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- Analog & Mixed Signal ICs
- Boards & Embedded Cards
- Display & Interfaces
- Electromechanical
- Interconnect
- MPUs/MCUs
- Test & Measurement
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Exporting to North America – Forgotten Anything? Complying with harmonized European safety standards and applying CE marking may give you access to multiple markets in Europe, and even beyond, but much of that effort counts for little when preparing to export to North American markets.
WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY MARKING it can be easy to make incorrect assumptions, or to overlook specific requirements. Simple mistakes of this kind can make the difference between a seamless and legal placing of goods onto new markets and having those goods branded as illegal.It should come as no surprise that a market as developed and sophisticated as North America has a comprehensive system of regulation. Given the scale of imports to the USA it could hardly be otherwise: the U.S. If your products do not carry the appropriate safety marks ...read more.
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SPECIAL FOCUS – RF & Wireless
Tank circuit LF antenna for applications using atomic clock signals
The Premo Group launched a new DCF and ripple control antenna for applications using atomic watch signals. The RCA-THT Series of through-hole antenna comes as long wave transmitters using FSK modulation with a frequency precision of ±107 Hz and a signal speed of 200 Bd. The RCA-THT antenna can be set and tuned in different frequencies from 40 kHz to 139 kHz, for clock applications worldwide and power control and management applications (tariff switching and load management), lighting controls or smart metering. ...read more
Custom air wound coils from 0.3mm internal diameter
Targeted at pagers, mobile phones and high frequency communication applications, air cored inductors are now available from Total Frequency Control (TFC) in a variety of sizes, miniature, standard or custom wound with nH inductance. ...read more
Wireless M-bus module supports uni- and bidirectional 868 MHz connections
The ME50-868 module from Telit belongs to the latest generation of wireless M-bus products. It supports uni- and bidirectional RF connections at 868 MHz between meters for gas, water, heating or electricity and concentrators. The new module for wireless, electric smart metering is available now at distributor Rutronik. ...read more
Single-chip enables standalone GPS unit of 7- x 8-mm footprint
Designed for small, low-power, low cost applications, u-bloxí latest GPS single-chip UBX-G6010-NT delivers the industry-leading positioning performance of u-blox 6 technology in a micro-miniature package measuring only 5- x 6- x 1.1-mm. Its high-level of integration means a complete, stand-alone GPS system design can now fit on a PCB area smaller than the size of a thumbtack. The chip requires no external host. ...read more
USB-capable wideband power sensors can measure up to 40 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz is expanding its portfolio of USB-capable power sensors with the NRP Z85 and NRP Z86, claimed to be the world's first wideband sensors to measure power from 50 MHz to 40 GHz without requiring a base unit. Instead of a base unit, the sensors are connected to a PC via a USB interface. This cost-efficient solution displays envelope power over a dynamic range of 47 dBm to +20 dBm, which is unprecedented in the industry according to the manufacturer. ...read more
Atmel receives ZigBee remote control certification
Standards-based secure and interoperable RF-based remote controls will enable two-way communication without line-of-sight requirements. The Atmel Key Remote Controller based on the ZigBee Remote Control standard uses the ATmega128RFA1 single-chip wireless device microcontroller. ZigBee Remote Control also offers flexible control of devices from nearby rooms and for devices placed almost anywhere - including behind wood, interior walls or glass. ...read more
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Analog & Mixed Signal ICs
MEMS oscillator consumes 6.5-mA at 125 MHz
MSC is offering the new SiT8004 MEMS oscillator in the 125 MHz to 150 MHz frequency range from SiTime. Power consumption for the device is 6.5 mA typical with a 1.2 µA ultra low standby current. ...read more
Customizable OCXO in the 5 to 13MHz frequencies range
Bliley Technologies has introduced a new customizable Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO), the NV47AE, for high-precision telecommunications, medical and military electronics. The NV47AE OCXO is specifically configured for design engineers facing the challenge of designing densely packaged systems that demand tight stabilities. ...read more
Semtech expands EcoSpeed regulator platform with 24V, 3A device
Semtech has expanded its high-performance EcoSpeed regulator platform to include a 3A output current device with a wide input voltage range from 5.5 to 24V. The new SC410 joins Semtech's existing platform of EcoSpeed converters, which includes a broad selection of output current capabilities ranging from 3A to 30A. ...read more
Low-power HDMI transmitters deliver flawless HD video and ultra-slim multimedia designs for portable electronics
Analog Devices, Inc., has introduced two of the industryís smallest and thinnest low-power transmitters to incorporate HDMI version 1.4 specification support for 3-D display resolutions and extended colourimetry. With a 25 percent smaller footprint than competing offerings (3.45 mm x 3.45 mm x 0.505 mm), ADI's low-power transmitters - the 80 MHz ADV7525 and the 150 MHz ADV7526 - enable mobile device designers to achieve new levels of miniaturisation, flawless HD video performance and power efficiency. ...read more
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Boards & Embedded Cards
High-resolution signal acquisition module for audio and vibration testing
Adlink technology has released of the PCI-9527, its first 24-bit high-resolution dynamic signal acquisition module specifically designed for audio testing, acoustic measurement, and vibration analysis. Target applications include production testing for TVs, MP3 players, or other multimedia devices where high-quality sound needs to be guaranteed, or monitoring systems for mission-critical machinery, such as turbines in a power plant. ...read more
Components control for special-purpose vehicles features 2-wire CAN connection
M¸ller Industrie-Elektronik GmbH has developed a flexible vehicle control system for the functional requirements of commercial vehicles. The VCS vehicle control system consists of a VCS-TU control unit in small design, mountable in a common DIN radio slot in a vehicle cockpit. ...read more
EBR-1553 & MIL-STD-1553 on a PMC Card
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has introduced an Enhanced Bit Rate-1553 (EBR-1553) and MIL-STD-1553 PMC combo card, for both embedded and lab applications. DDC's BU-65580MX PMC card combines one dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 channel and one Enhanced Bit Rate-1553 (EBR-1553) channel with a four port hub on a single card to save space, power, weight, and cost. ...read more
DeviceNet network interface cards with enhanced FPGA design
Molex introduces its fourth-generation SST DN4 high-performance DeviceNet network interface cards (NICs), which use an enhanced FPGA design to extend reliability and performance. Designed for real-time control and data acquisition applications, which range from PC control and HMI/SCADA systems, to robotics, network configuration, troubleshooting and diagnostic tools, the Molex DN4 family of DeviceNet NICs enables the simultaneous execution of Group 2 Client (Master) and Server (Slave) operations. ...read more
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Display & Interfaces
Dual IO-Link master transceiver reduces system costs through integrated UARTs
The E981.12 designed by Elmos and distributed by Gleichmann Electronics is said to be the first dual IO-Link master transceiver worldwide, enabling a scalable implementation of multi-port systems (2/4/8/16-port) regardless of the number of UARTs of the microcontroller in use. . ...read more
RGB LED delivered in 1.0x1.00x0.25mm package
Lumex launched the surface mounted QuasarBrite 0404 RGB LED in a 1.0x1.00x0.25mm package, claimed to be the smallest available today for multicolor LED indicator applications in restricted spaces. The optimized, fully-automated production process used to produce the QuasarBrite 0404 RGB LED also generates up to 25% cost savings compared to alternative 0404 RGB LED technologies. ...read more
Content protection support for premium Interactive-TV
STMicroelectronics has introduced out-of-the box content protection for TVs with the latest STB and TV System on Chip (SoC) platform with Adobe Flash Access, a complete protection solution that it claims is a key component of the Adobe Flash Platform. ...read more
3D rendering improves HMI development
EB (Elektrobit) has the announced the release of EB GUIDE 5; its tool chain for HMI development, with the new Graphics Target Framework. The newly integrated rendering engine allows the framework to provide true WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) representations even during the development stage. ...read more
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Electromechanical
Configured, uncommitted and PTH array Eurocard extender boards
Vero Technologies manufactures a wide range of double sided and multilayer Eurocard extender boards that enable active boards to be brought out from the subrack for testing and debugging while retaining the interconnect with the backplane. Three types are available, all fitted with a support /eject mechanism at the front of the board and either 64/64 or 96/96 DIN 41612 connectors at both ends. ...read more
8mm square potentiometer delivers 100k rotation cycle life
Providing audio and communications system design engineers with a versatile miniature potentiometer with an enhanced cycle life, TT electronics BI Technologies has developed a line of 8mm square panel potentiometers with a cycle life up to 100K rotations. Designated the P08x Series, the side-adjust miniature potentiometers are available with rotary switch, dual shaft and detent options, in multi-gang version up to 4 gangs. ...read more
Removable storage enclosure can house four 2.5" hard drives
As storage trends evolve and users look towards emerging connectivity options such as SAS, SATA & SSD, Enhance Technology has released the QuadraPack X14, a removable storage enclosure designed to house four 2.5" hard drives. The 176x146x42mm enclosure is to be mounted in a single 5.25" drive bay which typically is what's left within a PC, Server, or rackmount for device expansion. ...read more
Baldor publishes 2011 stock electric motor products catalogue
Baldor has published a new edition of its 501 catalogue, detailing all the electric motor products that are held in stock by the company in the USA - all of which are also available on quick turnaround in Europe. The list and the catalogue run to more than 600 pages, the latest edition covers literally thousands of Baldor Reliance motors and virtually every application area for rotary motion. ...read more
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Interconnect
RF connectors operate up to 22 GHz in rugged environment conditions
Intelliconnect Ltd the UK based manufacturer of RF connectors continues to grow its range of standard Coaxial and Triaxial connectors. The standard RF connector product range from Intelliconnect includes the general purpose design N Series medium size connector. The N Series features a gasket for weatherproof operations. They operate up to 12GHz and can withstand rugged environmental conditions. ...read more
UL 1741-listed combiner box offers 30-second terminations for residential solar panel installations
Tyco Electronics has launched a UL 1741-Listed pre-wired SOLARLOK combiner box for faster, error-free residential solar panel installations. The five-string combiner box offers 30-second, error-proof terminations through factory pre-wired TE SOLARLOK connectors, which have polarity keyed housing to help prevent mismating. ...read more
Miniature hermetic glass-titatium feed-through connector with 9-pins
Micronor 7 Doloy has designed a miniature feed-through 9-pins connector with a central tubular crossing of 0.4x0.2mm diameter. The external diameter of this hermetic glass-titanium connector is 5.5mm and 0.3mm for the pins. ...read more
250A connector for transport applications
The Han HC 250 from Harting is a high-current connector module rated at 250A, making it well suited for use in high-power drive systems in railway vehicles. In addition to its high current rating, the Han HC 250 single-pole crimp module is compact and offers a high degree of flexibility in terms of the number of poles and different frame geometries, including ease of mounting in the existing Han HPR housing. ...read more
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MPUs/MCUs
Toshiba announces its first ARM Cortex microcontrollers with on-chip USB Device
Toshiba Electronics Europe will be using Embedded World 2011 to showcase its range of 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontrollers including its first members to feature on-chip full-speed (12Mbps) USB-Device connectivity, targeting industrial control to office automation. ...read more
SoC supports 16-megapixel still Image and high-speed continuous shooting for mobiles
Renesas Electronics announced the CE150, a camera system processor supporting a resolution of 16 megapixels and with the ability to capture full-HD video (1920◊1080 pixels). The new CE150 SoC is designed to support high-speed continuous image shooting, which is demanded in high-end cameras offering top picture quality. ...read more
MCUs offer power line communications and real-time control
Texas Instruments has added over 15 MCUs using its C2000 Piccolo real-time control floating-point core, with Viterbi Complex Math Unit (VCU) and control-oriented peripheral options, bridging the gap between low-cost Piccolo and high-performance Delfino floating-point microcontrollers. ...read more
Smoke detector IC offers programmable operating modes and calibration
Microchip has announced the RE46C190 3V photo smoke-detector IC with horn driver and boost regulator, claiming it is the world's first smoke-detector IC to offer low-voltage operation with programmable calibration and operating modes. ...read more
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Test & Measurement
Handheld cable certifier reduces installer test time
The JDSU Certifier40G is an innovative handheld test solution, claimed to be the fastest and most advanced cable certifier for growing enterprise network bandwidth demands. The emergence of cloud computing, virtualization, HD video conferencing, Ethernet network convergence and other applications require higher-capacity enterprise networks. The JDSU Certfier40G accelerates new network installations and network updates that are needed to meet growing bandwidth requirements. ...read more
SD analyser with real time data analysis
Elan Digital's SDPA1000 low-cost SD analyser offers engineers real time-savings when designing and/or de-bugging SD compliant interface equipment. Powered from the USB2.0 host port on any PC the SDPA1000 supports any SD/SDHC/SDIO devices. The handy POD allows the SD signals to be 'intercepted' and recorded on the PC hard drive. ...read more
Modulation domain analyzer software package for precise frequency analysis
The Pendulum TimeView modulation domain analyzer software package launched by Spectracom is designed to support critical test functions for precise signal frequency analysis. TimeView 3 turns the Pendulum CNT-91 timer/counter into an advanced, real time measurement analyser claims the company. Applications include analysis of pulsed RF in radar equipment, real time monitoring of short-term stability in synthesizers and test of frequency control components. ...read more
High bandwidth probes in a compact and lightweight housing
Pico Technology announced two high bandwidth Tetris probes in a compact and lightweight housing, for testing densely-packed high-speed circuits. With their active circuitry, these probes deliver a significant performance improvement over passive probes. While the input capacitance of a passive probe loads the signal source even at frequencies below 1MHz, causing distortion, the Tetris probes maintain a high input impedance into the GHz range. ...read more
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