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Wi-Fi Signals Enable Gesture Recognition Throughout Entire Home
June 6, 2013 10:14 am | by Michelle Ma | News | CommentsForget to turn off the lights before leaving the apartment? No problem. Just raise your hand, finger-swipe the air, and your lights will power down. Want to change the song playing on your music system in the other room? Move your hand to the right and flip through the songs.
AC/DC Power Supplies Offer 400 Watts of Performance
November 28, 2012 6:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe PM400 Series’ of AC/DC power supplies from Protek Power offer 400 watts of performance packed design and are approved to 3 rd Edition UL60601-1 and EN60601-1 Type BF medical safety standards. Units are also RoHS compliant. This low profile 400W Series is ideal for a variety of medical and dental applications, including patient contact medical devices.
Inductive Components Designed for Industrial Applications
November 27, 2012 5:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsSMP Sintermetalle Prometheus GmbH & Co KG (SMP) introduces inductive components for industrial applications, for example frequency converters. The components are low-loss, have good EMC characteristics and a space-efficient design. The inductive components are installed both at the frequency converter’s input, where they provide power recovery, and at the converter’s output, where they act as filter chokes.
MKW10M Series 10 Watt Medical Grade DC/DC Converters
November 26, 2012 5:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Minmax MKW10M Series is a 10 Watt, high performance, medical grade converter with reinforced 4200VAC I/O-isolation. This compact industry standard 2”x1” shielded metal package is an ideal, economic solution for space-saving, performance demanding applications in industrial and medical instrumentation that require compliance to the latest medical safety standards.
New Multichannel, Virtex-7 Software Radio Module for UAV & Radar Apps
November 13, 2012 5:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsPentek has announced the newest member of its Onyx family of multichannel, high-speed software radio XMC FPGA modules: the Onyx Model 71720 3-channel, 200 MHz A/D, 2-channel 800 MHz D/A module based on the high density Xilinx Virtex-7 FPGA . Pentek is among the first board suppliers to leverage the high-performance, low-power Virtex-7 FPGA family, addressing the most challenging unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), radar and communications applications.
Powerful Integrated Power Management IC
November 8, 2012 9:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsPowerful Integrated Power Management IC Dialog Semiconductor plc (Germany) has announced the most powerful and most integrated configurable power management IC (PMIC) for ARM quad-core and dual-core application processors. Features inlclude: Up to 12A from six DC/DC converters.
LED Automotive Light for Every Budget
October 26, 2012 8:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith the Oslon LX, Osram Opto Semiconductors is offering a new LED for widespread application in the automotive sector. The focus is on the essential functions of brightness and quality making these new, white light emitting diodes affordable, even for installation in subcompact vehicles. Oslon LX LEDs will be used mainly for daytime running lights and fog lights and will provide visual and technical enhancements to automobiles from high-end down to the entry level segment.
Miniature, 3W SIP EN 60950 Approved AC/DC Power Supplies
October 26, 2012 8:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable now from MicroPower Direct , the MPL-03SE series is a family of miniature, safety approved, 3W AC/DC power supplies. Designed specifically for space critical board level applications, these power modules are packaged in a space saving single-in-line (SIP) package. As part of our "Cost Cutter" product series, they are offered at very low cost.
TCXO Series for Femtocell, Stratum 3 and Other Industrial Applications
October 17, 2012 5:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has developed a new series of temperature-compensated crystal oscillators (TCXO) with high stability, high reliability, low phase noise, and extremely tight temperature frequency tolerance. The new KT5032F TCXO Series expands the product’s range of ideal applications well beyond the mobile phone industry, for which AVX Kyocera is a top TCXO supplier, to include Femtocell, Picocell, Microcell, Stratum 3, SONET, SDH, Ethernet, and several other industrial applications that require very tight tolerances.
Power Switch Optimized for Automotive PTC Electric Heaters
October 17, 2012 5:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier introduced the reliable AUIR3320S high-side intelligent power switch (IPS) optimized for automotive auxiliary positive temperature coefficient (PTC) electric heaters. Offering very low on-state resistance (Rds(on)) of 4 mohm (max.) at 25°C, the AUIR3320S delivers higher current with a smaller heat sink to reduce system footprint .
Micro Mini Pendulum Switch for Consumer Electronics and Harsh Environments
October 17, 2012 5:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components has developed a surface mount micro miniature pendulum detect switch for consumer electronic and harsh environment industrial applications. A rugged combination of stainless steel base metal with silver-over-nickel plating and phosphor bronze-based contacts/terminals contributes to the robust SDP002 detect switch’s long lifespan and RoHS compliance.
Kinetis L Series, World's Most Energy-Efficient Microcontrollers
September 28, 2012 6:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsKinetis L series 32-bit devices, initially announced earlier this year, are the first to be featured on the new Freescale Freedom development platform, a small, low-power, cost-effective evaluation and development system perfect for quick application prototyping and demonstration. The first member of the Kinetis L series, the KL25 MCU, and the Freescale Freedom development platform are readily available today through global semiconductor and electronic component distributors and suppliers, including element 14, Digi-Key Corporation and Mouser Electronics.
Real-world Applications for World’s Most Energy-friendly Microcontrollers
September 24, 2012 6:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsEnergy Micro will display a range of real-world applications for its EFM32 Gecko families of ARM-based microcontrollers (MCUs) at Electronica 2012. The company will demonstrate how its low-power devices greatly extend battery life of a variety of portable electronic products. The products on show will include two for mobile health applications.
PC/104 DC/DC Supplies Provide Complete Power Management for Renewable Energy Sources for Off-Grid Computing
September 21, 2012 6:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsWinSystems introduced PC/104 and PC/104- Plus highly integrated, “green energy” power supply modules for remote applications requiring renewable power sources. The PS394 series of DC/DC supplies support two inputs from solar panels, wind turbines, or other DC sources. Also included is a controller for battery charging and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) operation.
Industrial-grade, High Power Class 1 Bluetooth Module Touts Broad Transmission Range
September 21, 2012 6:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Americas introduced a new industrial grade, high-power Class 1 Bluetooth module - the SN2100 With the Class 1 power output, the module is asserted to achieve a broader transmission range than typical Bluetooth solutions. It operates in standard industrial operating temperature range of - 40ºC to 85ºC and offers a standard HCI interface to host CPU.
Wire-to-board Connectors Ideal for Industrial and SSL Applications
September 14, 2012 5:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has further expanded its 9159 Series of SMT connectors with the addition of IDC wire-to-board plug and socket connectors. The new 9159 Series IDC connectors facilitate the easy, reliable, and cost-effective termination of 22-24AWG discrete or cabled power and signal wires into standard 9159 Series two-piece connectors systems, maximizing their flexibility by providing them with wire-to-board capabilities.
Three-Phase Gate-Drive IC Serves Automotive Applications
September 7, 2012 5:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier today introduced the automotive-qualified AUIRS20302S three-phase gate driver IC for 12V, 24V and 48V vehicle applications including high-voltage air conditioner compressors, pumps, BLDC motor drives up to 600W and high-voltage motor drives. The AUIRS20302S targets 12V, 24V and 48V boardnet automotive platforms operating at voltages up to 200V maximum.
Novel Sensor For Low-cost Automotive Detection Systems
September 6, 2012 11:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsSaelig announces the availability of the PS25203 EPIC Sensor (Electric Potential Integrated Circuit) for a wide range of contactless ECG and movement sensing in automotive applications, including driver fatigue monitoring and seat occupancy. The EPIC sensor is a completely new, award winning, patented sensor that can rapidly measure electric potential sources such as electrophysiological signals or spatial electric fields.
Logic PD Reduces the Boot Time for Battery-Powered Devices
September 5, 2012 6:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsLogic PD has made a significant advancement toward meeting the demand for instant-on devices. The company announced today that it has developed proprietary software that enables Logic PD’s System on Module (SOM) customers to power on devices faster than ever before. Now, Logic PD’s SOM customers can reduce the boot time required for battery-powered devices to less than 1 second.
Compact 150 & 240 Watt Power Supplies Feature Up to 200% Peak Power
September 5, 2012 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation announces the new TDK-Lambda ZWS-BP series of compact, open-frame, 150W and 240W power supplies. These single-output supplies have a low profile of 1.46” to 1.65” and compact footprints of 2.95” x 6.3” or 3.31” x 7.09”. Moreover, these units can provide a peak output power of up to 200% (for motors, pumps, etc.
High Power Medical AC/DC Power Supplies
August 17, 2012 12:05 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited announces the new ME-1200 Series of high power medical AC/DC power supplies. Available models include 12V, 15V, 24V, 30V, 36V, 48V and 60VDC single output. Universal AC input with active power factor corrected (PFC) with high-efficiency up to 93%. Programmable output voltage and current.
Fast-switching, Long Range, Wireless Link for Industrial & Commercial Applications
July 31, 2012 6:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsLeading low power radio manufacturer Radiometrix Ltd has launched the new WFX2 radio Transceiver module. Ideally suited to industrial applications requiring long range and high-reliability, the WFX2 offers fast switching together with +27dBm (500mW) RF power output and ETSI Category 1 (Class 1) receiver performance.
Analog Solutions for Automotive Toll Tag Systems
July 17, 2012 11:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsSkyworks Solutions, Inc. today announced it has introduced analog solutions for low-noise receivers being used in high-sensitivity radio frequency (RF) automotive highway tag applications, including toll tag transponder systems. Skyworks’ devices are being deployed across 40 million transponders supporting small signal RF applications where primary DC power is not available.
GRN Series of Green Power Supplies
July 16, 2012 5:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited, Inc. announces the new GRN series of "green" power supplies. Available in both single and multiple output versions, these energy efficient component power supplies cover the 45, 60, 80, and 110 watt power levels. Complying with the energy saving requirements of the ErP (Energy Related Products) Directive, the single output versions offer high efficiency, high power density, and low standby power.
Breakthrough Battery Technology For Redefining Smartphone and Tablet Design
July 5, 2012 12:59 pm | Product Releases | CommentsIPS Showcases Paper-thin, Non-Flammable Battery Technology for Consumer Devices Infinite Power Solutions announced it has successfully demonstrated a new battery technology to replace conventional lithium-ion batteries and redefine the design of smart phones, tablets and other consumer devices by enabling thinner form factors and better performance.
