Applications
Nokia’s TD-SCDMA Devices Provide Consumers with a Power Entertainment Experience
April 26, 2010 9:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsBEIJING, China, /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia has added two new devices to its TD-SCDMA portfolio: The Nokia X5 and the Nokia C5. Customized for China Mobile, these two new TD-SCDMA devices which include the first joint mobile application store, the Mobile Market-Ovi Store, are another demonstration of Nokia's continued commitment to TD-SCDMA as a major standard in China....
Service Provider Offers Green Tips to Consumers on Wireless Products
April 22, 2010 8:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsMany people will be looking for ways to go green on Earth Day, but most aren’t aware of options for going green with their wireless products. PlatinumTel, a nationwide prepaid provider that operates on a 3G Network that reaches 280 million people, is doing its part to reduce waste with refurbished phones and products, local sourcing, online manuals and more.
Handheld UHF Gen 2 RFID Reader/Writer Ideal for Use in Industrial Applications
April 15, 2010 5:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsGAO RFID Inc. has launched its high performance contactless UHF Gen 2 RFID reader/writer, compliant with ISO18000-6B and ISO18000-6C standards. Manufactured with an IP56 protection rating, this Gen 2 RFID reader/writer is suitable for use in harsh environments, as well, the reader functions stably even in extremely high or low temperature environments....
Three-Axis Digital Gyro Embeds Power-Management Capabilities for Consumer Applications
April 13, 2010 7:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics’ new high-performance 3-axis digital-output gyroscope embeds a FIFO (first-in first-out) memory block for smarter power management. The L3G4200DH gyroscope integrates an on-chip FIFO memory block that stores up to 96 levels, split in 32 sample sets of x-, y-, and z-axis data....
Single-Chip RFID Data Logger with Sensor Helps Reduce Medical, Healthcare and Environmental Safety Concerns
April 13, 2010 7:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsIDS Microchip has started shipping development kits to early adopters for a first-of-its-kind RFID sensor and data logging chip, the IDS-SL900A. Based on the popular EPC Gen2 standard for supply chain applications, this new single-chip solution enables a vast new array of medical, food, healthcare and environmental-supervision applications that ensure quality and/or freshness....
Low Power Wireless MCU Addresses Battery-Operated Home Automation Systems
April 8, 2010 1:19 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSilicon Laboratories Inc. introduces the industry's lowest power single-chip wireless microcontrollers (MCUs). The Si10xx wireless MCU family addresses the power and RF requirements of battery-operated home automation systems, smart meters, in-home utility monitors and security systems. The Si10xx wireless MCUs combine a 25 MHz 8051 core, EZRadioPRO® sub-GHz RF transceiver, up to 64 kB of flash and up to 12-bit ADC — all in a compact 5 mm x 7 mm package.
PMBus System Power Management and Protection IC Reduces Data Center Operating Expenses
April 8, 2010 1:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsNational Semiconductor Corporation has released the industry's first system monitoring, protection and control integrated circuit (IC) with on-chip power management bus (PMBus) support. The LM25066 provides designers of blade servers, storage networking systems, routers/switches and modular subsystems with a solution that improves system reliability and reduces operating expenses in data centers....
MTM-E™ Enables Small, High-Performance Handsets with Longer Battery Life
April 8, 2010 1:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsRayspan® Corporation announces the availability of RAYSPAN® MTM-E™ solutions for long-term evolution (LTE). MTM-E™ is the only antenna solution that can support six or more bands operating from 698 MHz to 960 MHz in the low band and 1710 to 2170 MHz as well as 2.6 GHz in the high band without requiring any switching elements or matching circuits.
3W Switching Power Supplies Designed for Space Critical Applications
April 8, 2010 1:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable immediately from MicroPower Direct, the MPS-03S series is a family of single output, 3W switching power supplies. Specifically designed for space critical applications, these low cost modules are fabricated in an ultra-miniature single-in-line (SIP) package. Six standard models operate from a universal input of 85 to 264 VAC; providing tightly regulated single outputs of 3.
Wireless Communications and Control System on Chip for Industrial Automation Applications
April 8, 2010 1:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsRabbit, a Digi International brand, introduces the Rabbit 6000, the industry's first embedded wireless communications and control System on Chip (SoC) suited for industrial automation applications. The Rabbit 6000 combines wireless communications and an industrial control feature set on a single chip to reduce the time to market of network-enabled industrial devices.
8+2 Gigabit Combo Port Managed PoE Ethernet Switch for Industrial Applications
April 8, 2010 1:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the EKI-7659CPI, an Industrial Managed PoE Ethernet Switch. This PoE switch not only features eight PoE ports, but also provides two Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing high speed communications for many different industrial applications. Furthermore, the EKI-7659CPI supports IP-based monitoring and control, allowing users to access up to eight devices connecting through a standard web browser to check power status, shutdown, restart, and more.
Robust Automotive-Qualified MOSFETs Optimized to Deliver Low On-State Resistance
April 2, 2010 6:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier, IR announces the company?s first dedicated family of automotive qualified MOSFETs for a range of applications requiring low on-state resistance (RDS(on)), including Electric Power Steering (EPS), Integrated Starter Alternator (ISA) pump and motor control, DC-DC conversion, battery switch, and other heavy loads on Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicle platforms....
Fifth Generation Pluggable 2.4 GHz FHSS Radio Modules Set the Standard for Industrial RF Communication
April 2, 2010 6:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsLaird Technologies, Inc. announces the introduction of its enhanced LT2510 Proprietary 2.4 GHz Wireless Radio Module product family. The product series includes Model Numbers PRM110, PRM111, PRM112, PRM113, PRM120, PRM121, PRM122, and PRM123. Based on proprietary technology, this module exceeds most application and performance requirements, supporting unrivaled flexibility in industrial wireless applications....
Spectrum Policy Changes Addresses Consumer Demand for Wireless Services
March 18, 2010 8:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsWASHINGTON, D.C.,/CSRwire/ -- The Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program has released its newest report titled, “Rethinking Spectrum Policy: A Fiber Intensive Wireless Architecture.” The report includes a number of innovative ways that changes in spectrum policy can help address the consequences of increased consumer demand for wireless communications services....
Virtual 3-D Mission and Training Applications now Available to Military and Security Forces
March 17, 2010 10:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsMCKINNEY, Texas,/PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company and Motion Reality Inc. have entered into an exclusive value-added reseller agreement to offer virtual 3-D mission and training applications to military, law enforcement and security forces. The agreement pairs Raytheon's leading defense and government systems expertise with MRI's pioneering motion-capture technology, VIRTSIM, a widely recognized standard-setter in immersive virtual simula...
Nintendo Surpasses Samsung as Top Consumer and Wireless MEMS Buyer
March 8, 2010 11:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsEl Segundo, Calif., -- Culminating a neck-and-neck race, Nintendo in 2009 surpassed Samsung to become the world’s top purchaser of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) used in consumer electronics products and cell phones, according to iSuppli Corporation. Despite deep cuts in consumer spending on electronic products, the market for MEMS used in consumer electronics and cell phones in 2009 grew a respectable 7....
Micro Power Awarded Patent for Battery Charger Technology
March 3, 2010 12:05 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBeaverton, Ore., -- Micro Power Electronics, Inc., the global leader in portable power solutions for mission-critical equipment, announced that the U.S. Patent Office awarded it a patent covering a battery charger configuration to reduce thermal conduction. The newly issued U.S. Patent No. 7,576,513 describes a method for separating a housing containing circuit charging components from a housing containing battery charging contacts and a...
Ultra-low VF Power Schottky Diodes Suited for High-frequency Switched-mode Power Supplies
March 1, 2010 7:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith the increase of environmental awareness, efficiency is now one of the main selling points for power supply and computer manufacturers. Following this trend, ST is releasing a new family of high-performance power Schottky rectifiers. The STPS50U100C is the first member of this new family. It is a dual 50 A, 100 V power Schottky rectifier, suited for high-frequency switched-mode power supplies....
MOSFETs Deliver Fast Turn-on and Reduce Dynamic Power Losses for High-voltage Power Consumer and Industrial Applications
February 24, 2010 11:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsPHOENIX, Ariz. – Feb. 11, 2010 - ON Semiconductor has expanded its market leading power switching product offering with the introduction of a high-voltage power MOSFET portfolio including 500V and 600V devices. These new solutions are designed for the robust needs of high voltage, energy conversion applications such as Power Factor Correction (PFC) and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) stages, where faster turn-on and reduced dynamic power losses are crucial.
Power Architect Accelerates Design of Multi-Output DC-DC Power Supplies
February 8, 2010 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsNational Semiconductor Corporation has expanded its WEBENCH® Designer tools with the introduction of WEBENCH Power Architect — a design tool that allows engineers to rapidly create, model and implement multiple-output, high-performance DC-DC power supplies for an entire system. With WEBENCH Power Architect, system designers can instantly optimize multiple power supplies across several performance parameters including topology, intermediate voltage rails, footprint, efficiency, component count and bill of materials (BOM) cost.
Power Converter Offers Reliable Power Conversion for Remote Locations
February 8, 2010 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsSchaefer, Inc. announces the C4500HV Series of high output voltage power converters. The C4500HV Series can accept high input voltages of up to 3000 VDC. The converter provides high output voltages and is suited for applications that require reliable power for remote locations. The series' robust design, using industrial grade components, yields a highly efficient, space-saving 6U solution for even the most extreme environments.
Single Output, 20W Compact "Power Brick" AC/DC Power Supplies
February 8, 2010 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable immediately from MicroPower Direct, the MPM-20PB series is a family of single output, 20W switching power supplies. These compact modules include a universal AC input, full safety approvals, robust filtering and miniature packaging. Five standard models operate from a universal input of 90 to 264 VAC (120 to 370 VDC); providing tightly regulated single outputs of 3.
OLED Designed for Consumer and Industrial Applications
February 8, 2010 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe 1.01" OSD12864P0414-21 Monochrome White Organic LED (OLED) with 128x64 pixel resolution from OSD Displays is appropriate for consumer and industrial applications. The display features an ultra-thin 1.6 mm overall thickness that lends itself well to next-generation industrial designs, security cards, and programmable card readers and other audio, video and consumer electronic applications.
DC-DC Controller Offers a Rugged Solution for Industrial Equipment
February 8, 2010 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX15046, a 40V-input DC-DC controller that integrates rugged protection features to ensure reliable operation in even the harshest operating environments. This robust device is well suited for industrial power supplies, PLCs (programmable logic controllers), CNC (computer numerical control) systems, industrial computers, and base stations.
Complete Packed Switch Solutions for Automotive, Medical and Consumer Electronics
February 8, 2010 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components is now providing OEM customers with complete packaged switch solutions. For applications in the automotive, consumer electronics, medical, marine and other industries, the company is supplying the complete module including the switch, fully-decorated face surface with painted and laser-etched buttons and company graphics, as well as wire harnessing.
