National Semiconductor adds 100 classes to its Analog University.
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The first four devices in a new product range from Omron are said to provide optical switching in fibre access networks.
The parts are: the P1L12A, a micro lens array; the P1S22A, 1 x 2 and 2 x 2 optical switches with magnetic mechanisms; the P1S18B, a 1 x 8 optical switch; and the P1X4A, a four and eight channel cwdm mux/demux.
The P1L12A is ...
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A voltage controlled surface acoustic wave oscillator developed by Epson operates in fundamental mode. Providing direct oscillation and output in the frequency range from 77.76 to 700MHz, the device caters for high speed networking applications, such as Sonet/SDH, Ethernet or visual and broadcasting equipment. For these types of applications, ...
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Sharp has introduced a 6.4in tft display to meet the needs of industrial applications. Robust, bright and temperature resistant, the LQ064V3DG01A has a luminance of 350cd/m² and is said to provide excellent display clarity in poor light, thanks to a low reflection screen and the help of a backlight.
The device has a 640 x 480pixel vga ...
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Sampling has begun for what Cypress Semiconductor claims is a single chip solution that fully addresses the timing and electromagnetic interference reduction requirements of notebook pcs.
The CY28442 combines frequency timing generator and a peak reducing emi solution (PREMIS) spread spectrum clock generator to meet Intel’s CK410m and CK-SSCD ...
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Said to be the smallest digital timing chip for sonet/sdh line cards is the latest digital phase locked loop (dpll) from Zarlink Semiconductor.
Measuring just 5 x 5mm, the ZL 30108 operates at rates of up to OC-3/STM-1. Indeed, Zarlink claims that it surpasses at OC-3/STM-1 specifications, with features that include reference monitoring, ...
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Designed to speed up the development process of systems based on the Freescale PowerPC and ColdFire families, Computer Solutions’ range of usb based interfaces include usb based bdm interfaces for the two Freescale microprocessors and a jtag interface and development package for the PPC 55xx Nexus family.
Both devices are compatible with the in ...
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A range of fully shielded single, dual and triple output dc dc converters for industrial applications is now available from Lambda. The PXD, PXE and PXF series of converters are shielded to meet EN55022 Level A radiation emission standards, making them suitable for sensitive devices.
The converters have nominal input voltages of 12, 24 or 48V dc ...
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Destined for applications such as dual phase asic and ddr memory power management circuits and datacom power supplies requiring multiple outputs, is a new pulse width modulated dual synchronous buck controller and driver ic for point of load buck converters from International Rectifier.
IR claims that the IRU3146 is ideal for two phase single or ...
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Designed for home appliances such as washing machines, dryers and dishwashers is the TMP86FS49, the first of Toshiba’s devices to incorporate Silicon Storage Technologies’ SuperFlash memory.
This 8bit device is based on Toshiba’s 16MHz 8bit cpu core, which supports power conservation through a dual clock feature which allows the device to ...
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A bus independent PMC graphics module from MEN is intended for use in industrial applications which require multiple displays.
The P517 module, which features Silicon Motion’s SM731 2d/3d graphics controller, has been designed to provide visualisation in a range of engineering applications. With a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixel, the ...
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Three low density circuit emulation services over packet processors from Zarlink allow operators to support tdm voice, video and data services over metro Ethernet and wireless networks.
There are three devices in the ZL50117 family. The ZL50115 supports one T1/E1 stream, whilst the ZL50116 supports two T1/E1 streams. Completing the range is the ...
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The FSMU-W from Rohde & Schwarz combines a high end vector signal generator with a vector signal analyser. The package is preconfigured for w-cdma testing, with one rf path and an analyser frequency range extending to 26GHz. This, says the supplier, allows w-cdma base stations to be tested according to the 3GPP standard.
Three base configurations ...
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A modular connector solution from Hypertac allows engineers to customise a connector quickly from a selection of signal, power, high frequency, fibre optic and coax options.
Supporting more than 100,000 mating cycles and providing half turn locking, the HOM connector features 0.4mm diameter contacts protected inside the insulator. Meanwhile, the ...
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A 170W switch mode power supply from VxI Power can be used with a single backup battery to provide standby power for low power systems.
The Oracle II-170 is available in two versions – 12V or 24V – and is aimed at mission critical applications such as fire panels, security systems and process control equipment.
The PSU incorporates features ...
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Designed specifically to meet the safety approval standards of the medical and industrial sectors are the multiple output versions of XP Power’s ECM40 and ECM60 families of 60W ac/dc switching power supplies. The devices come in a 50.8 x 101.6 x 30.48mm format and provide three outputs at voltages of 3.3V dc to 48V dc. With a maximum leakage ...
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For designers looking to move up to a Class D audio amplifier in a smaller footprint, one of the latest reference designs from International Rectifier could prove useful.
IR refers to the design as a complete analogue input, Class D audio power amplifier with 500W + 500W peak stereo output into four ohms.
It is based on the 200V rated IR2011S ...
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High resolution tfts offering wide temperature operating ranges will be available from Review Display Systems in 2005. With screen sizes from 6.5 to 15in, these additions to RDS’ Optrex range will be able to operate at between –20 and 70oC as standard.
For manufacturers of industrial monitoring and mobile products, gone will be the days of ...
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3G hardware and software rivals take a reality check as they begin to stake out their places in a market which begins to gather pace. John Walko reports.
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Icera has ‘$33million of firepower’ behind it. Vanessa Knivett reports.
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Two radiation hardened logic level gate drive mosfets from International Rectifier are designed for use in harsh environments.
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The latest family of igbt half bridge modules from Semikron is suitable for motor powers of more than 90kW.
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XP has launched a 165W open frame ac/dc switching power supply for space constrained telecommunications, industrial automation, networking and datacom applications.
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Five families of board mounted dc/dc regulators from Ericsson Power Modules conform to the requirements of the Point of Load Alliance (POLA). The devices are said to reduce qualification time, speed time to market and ensure reliable sourcing.
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Frequency hopping spread spectrum transceiver can be used for cable replacement.
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