The Source on Design and Technology for the Wireless and RF Engineer
Feedthru Filters
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsExpanding circuit designers' options for EMI noise suppression, component manufacturer AVX offers a new family of ceramic chip components that combine capacitor and inductor elements in a single distributed constant circuit filter. Designated the W2F Series, these surface mountable chip filters are the latest addition to AVX's series of integrated passive components for EMI noise suppression in high-speed applications....
Digital Connectors
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corp. has released a family of Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card connectors that offer normal and reverse configurations as well as push/push ejector options. By offering two keying options and two eject options, AVX presents design engineers with numerous packaging choices. The plastic structure of these connectors also allows for lower construction costs and lower overall weight....
RF/Video Relay Matrix
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsMatrix Systems' Model B-4101 8 × 8 wide-band RF/Video Relay Matrix has been designed for stand-alone operation. It exhibits high transparency to signals over a wide bandwidth. Frequency response is DC-600 MHz (-3 dB). Size is 2.25 inches H × 7.10 inches W × 9.0 inches L. Power is +5 VDC @ 3 Amps....
Miniature Module
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsTrimble launched its M-Loc™ MPM™ module, a tiny measurement platform module using the Company's innovative FirstGPS™ technology that allows OEMs to easily integrate Global Positioning System (GPS) location in mobile products for less power, less space and lower cost than previously possible....
Bluetooth Module
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Electronics North America introduced Blue Module™, the world's smallest Bluetooth™ module. Developed using unique Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramics (LTCC) technology, Murata integrates both active devices (IC's) and passive components onto a single surface mount ceramic chip that supports Universal Serial Bus (USB), Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART), and Pulse code Modulation (PCM) interfaces....
DC Connectors
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsShogyo International Corporation has introduced a new, unique line of locking DC jacks and plugs. Two raised strips of metal, positioned 180° apart on the outside of the plug barrel, are designed to align with two mating slots running through the outside of the jack enclosure. When the plug is fully inserted into the mating jack, the metal strips align with and insert into the mating slots....
Hex Flange Nuts
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicro Plastics has added a new product to their present line of Universal Nuts. These new nylon "Hex Flange Nuts" can be used where additional contact area is required, and can even eliminate the use of a washer in some applications. They are offered in two sizes to accommodate a 1032 and 1/4-20 screw....
Power MOSFETs for Isolated DC-to-DC Converters
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new series of LITTLE FOOT® MOSFETs aimed at isolated dc-to-dc converters powered by a 24-V or 48-V bus was announced by Siliconix incorporated, an 80.4%-owned subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. Intended for use in a wide range of telecommunications, high-voltage computer and server, and automotive products, the seven new n-channel devices are offered in breakdown voltages ranging from 60 V to 200 V....
Synchronous Clock Generators
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsConnor-Winfield introduces two new Synchronous Clock Generators — the SCG2000 and SCG2500. Both are mixed-signal phase locked loops generating LV CMOS outputs from a fundamental frequency, low jitter, voltage controlled, crystal oscillator. They provide high precision frequency translation for telecommunication applications....
Ultra-Small Power Inductors
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsPulse announces its new, lowest-profile 1.8mm-high surface mount (SMT) power inductor for use with micro power and handheld devices. In addition to being ultra-thin, the micro power inductors feature an extremely small footprint and a closed magnetic field due to their toroidal construction, which ensures low electromagnetic interference (EMI)....
16-bit Digital Signal Processors
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices revealed he new Blackfin™ family of 16-bit digital signal processors (DSPs) and the world's first product to integrate the high-performance Micro Signal Architecture jointly developed with Intel Corporation. Designed for telecommunications and a range of Internet appliances, this new Blackfin™ DSP shortens software and hardware development time through a programmer-friendly architecture and on-chip interfaces to ADI's...
Integrated Components Filter Low Or High Frequencies
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsKOA Speer Electronics introduces a full line of standard and enhanced T Filter networks for suppression of EMI/RFI at low and high frequencies. KOA T filter networks combine exceptional filtering capabilities, high stability and high reliability with a unique symmetrical design that allows for the filtering of bi-directional signals....
RF Packaging
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsPalomar Technologies introduces the HotRail™ RFA (Radio Frequency Assembly) Cell for automated assembly of RF power amplifier components. This fully automatic, in-line, multi-chip, high-accuracy (± 10-12 micron) system provides void free assembly and programmable steady heat control for eutectic die attach....
Power Inductor
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsPulse announces a new surface mount (SMT) flat-coil power inductor for high-current applications used in DC/DC converters for high-speed desktop computers, notebook computers, servers, and power supply modules. The power inductor provides a low profile (6 mm or 0.236 inches max.) compact and robust design for easy SMT mounting....
Low Noise Amplifier with Integrated Bypass Switch
July 31, 2001 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsMotorola's Semiconductor Products Sector has announced the introduction of its first SiGe:C standard product for the merchant market. Motorola is introducing a SiGe:C low noise amplifier (LNA) with an on-chip bypass switch. This device utilizes the SiGe:C module of Motorola's advanced 0.35 micron RF BiCMOS process....
