Enhancing Touch Sense Operability

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ENHANCING TOUCH SENSE OPERABILITY

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04 Comment 06 News 10 10 Distribution Blog 12 Embedded & Design 14 14 Test & Measurment 17 Packaging & Panelware 18 Cables & Connecting 20 Power 28 Passives 30 Actives 32 Design 36 Displays 38 Optoelectronics 30 40 Comms, Computing & Control 42 Sensing 44 Automotive 46 Wireless 40

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“Reshoring” gathers pace and we launch a Production Microsite

n our comment piece last November we touched – cost, quality and availability – would seem on the subject of “reshoring” suggesting that, to make reshoring a “no-brainer” and it will be Iwhile there was a lot of noise about returning interesting to see how reshorers fare as they manufacturing to a company’s home country, there bring production back. was little evidence of this happening to any large degree. During the coming months, we will try and get some feedback from electronics companies that Well all that has changed with the publication of have taken the reshoring route and report back to the results of a study in the UK that suggests that you with the results. one in six manufacturers have either switched production back home or are in the process of All this is potentially good news for the electronics doing so. And it appears the UK is not alone as production industry in those countries where the same trend seems to be happening in several manufacturing is returning. This key sector of our parts of the World. industry has been through difficult times in recent years, but things seem to be improving. Last It seems that many of the factors that made off- year’s Productronica in Munich was a successful shore manufacturing popular are no longer so and very busy show and, as global demand attractive. Undertaken by the UK Government’s increases, the need for more manufacturing Manufacturing Advisory Service, the survey capacity will also increase. found 15 per cent of companies were returning production – a much higher number that those To provide all the latest information for the who shipped production offshore during the same electronics production industry, we have just period. launched a dedicated site - http://production. electronicspecifier.com More than a quarter of those surveyed suggested concern over the cost of offshore Visitors get the chance to read about the latest production was the principal reason for developments in component manufacturing, reshoring. They have seen local labour costs component placement, inspection and test as rise significantly coupled with hefty increases well as PCB technology and manufacturing and in the cost of shipping. Next on the list was a process software. There is also a section on 3D desire to increase quality by having more control printing. Make sure you send us your news. locally, followed by a need to reduce delivery times as demand increases. These three factors Read and enjoy.

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Cadence to aquire REO joins Power Electronics Forte Design UK industry think tank Aiming to help in the trade Systems body’s stated aim of creating sustainable growth strategies Cadence have entered into for the industries it serves, REO an agreement to aquire Forte has announced that it has joined Design Systems. Terms of the the industry think tank ‘Power transaction were not disclosed, Electronics UK’. The think tank with the acquisition expected also aims to create a sustainable to close within 30 days. The supply of high quality, industry transaction is expected to be prepared graduates. Read more... slightly accretive to Cadence’s 2014 results of operations and accretive in 2015 and beyond. Würth Elektronik joins the fight against cancer Due to increased IP complexity and the need for rapid retargeting Supporting cross-border Further to this, for every of IP to derivative architectures, fellowship trainings devoted to reference design for which Würth the high-level synthesis market global cancer control, Würth Elektronik eiSos is registered as segment has grown beyond early Elektronik has launched its the second source, $20 will be adopters toward mainstream “eiSos for Charity” campaign in donated. Last year saw Würth adoption, as design teams partnership with the Union for Elektronik win, or appointed migrate from hand-coded RTL International Cancer Control as second source, for several design to SystemC-based (UICC). For every reference hundred designs. design and verification. With design that Würth Elektronik this aquisition, Cadence will eiSos wins in 2014, the company add Forte’s synthesis and IP will donate $40 to UICC. Read more... products to the Cadence C-to- Silicon Compiler offering. This will enabe Cadence to further Crocus licenses MLU drive a SystemC standard flow for design and multi-language technology to ARM verification. Magnetic Logic Unit technology, to enhance embedded security a CMOS based rugged in connected devices. Crocus Forte delivers QoR for datapath- magnetic technology from will provide ARM with access to centric designs, world-class Crocus Technology, has been its MLU technology, including arithmetic IP, valuable SystemC licensed to ARM. The technology access to MRAM blocks in sub- IP and IP development tools. offers important advantages in 90nm technology which can Forte’s Cynthesizer HLS product performance, size and security for replace traditional Flash based features strong support for embedded micro-controllers. non-volatile memory. Access memory scheduling, especially will also be given to Match In for highly parallel or pipelined For Crocus, the agreement Place enabled technology which designs. further demonstrates the enhances the security of keys and strategic importance the MLU other secret data. Read more... technology is having among major industry players seeking Read more...

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Timothy Croal appointed as SL Partnership aims Power President to develop & design SL Power Electronics have announced the appointment of ASIC solutions Timothy F. Croal as President. It has been reported that his A strategic partnership focusing focus will be on growth and on PROFINET technolies has expanding into the industrial, test been struck by Molex and & measurement and LED Markets. Innovasic. The partnership has seen Molex and Innovasic design Having spent nearly 28 years in the doubling of sales over a four and produce ASIC solutions for with Eaton Corporation in various year period through new product industrial networking backed up positions, Croal’s position prior to development, global and market by high levels of expertise and SL Power was as Vice President/ expansion and the acquisition of application support. General Manager of AMETEK’s two businesses. Programmable Power Division. At Molex and Innovasic have AMETEK, Croal played a key role Read more... developed a completely new dedicated solution to provide PROFINET Isochronous Real Time (IRT) capability TEMPEST launched as first UK for manufacturers looking to implement automation Thermoelectric Network devices such as field devices, The first UK Thermoelectric The initial membership of remote I/O, drives and field Network has been announced, the Network will include 13 instruments. Both companies garnering support from the universities (representing are actively involved with Nanotechnology Knowledge Physics, Chemistry, Materials industrial trade organisations, Transfer Network. Funded and Engineering disciplines), the such as PROFIBUS/PROFINET through the EPSRC, the National Physical Laboratory, 7 International (PI) and envisage TEMPEST Network will bring industrial partners, plus a large that the cooperation will directly together individuals in different number of end users. In total over increase their abilities to provide disciplines to define and address 32 individual organisations will be best-in-class solutions to the research challenges and represented. worldwide customers. opportunity presented by thermoelectrics. Read more... Read more... m o c . c e l e c o r . w w w

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TCF report explores complex yet Could this be the booming market landscape first affordable Already a large and well-established business, transparent conductive hydrogen-fuelled sheets (on glass or other vehicle? substrates) are used in a variety of applications. The non-display In partnership with UK motorsport sector alone (including touch) is entrepreneur and manufacturer set to generate $1.4 billion in 2014 Spencer Ashley and the DYPDC at the sheet level. This is a fast centre for automotive research in growing sector with a 6% CAGR Pune, Birmingham City University between 2014 and 2024. will be showcasing the concept

Needs and solutions are changing trends shaping the industry, meaning this market is in a assesses all the key existing and transformation phase. A report emerging solutions, and provides from IDTechEx, Transparent detailed interview-based business Conductive Films (TCF) 2014- intelligence and forecasts. 2024: Forecasts, Markets, Read more... Technologies, analyses the key and design behind what they believe could prove to be the world’s first affordable hydrogen Collaboration could pave fuel-cell powered mass transport vehicle at Auto Expo Motor Show, way for adoption of 3D IC in India. thermocompression bonding Following the Indian government’s Paving the way for industrial and tablets, which require smaller Hydrogen Highway initiative adoption of thermocompression ICs that consume less power. (which aims to ensure that bonding for 3D IC manufacturing, there are at least 1m hydrogen- imec and Besi have announced One of the key challenges facing fuelled vehicles on the roads by a partnership to develop a 3D IC manufacturing is the 2020), this project has been in thermocompression bonding development of high-throughput development since last summer. solution for narrow-pitch die-to- automated process flow for Possibly providing a primary die, and die-to-wafer bonding. narrow-pitch, high-accuracy die- mode of public transport in India to-die and die-to-wafer bonding. in the future, the model and plans Aiming to increase functionality Flip chip and reflow soldering, of a Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle and performance of next- which are currently combined for will be showcased at the event. generation ICs while bonding, require lenient bonding This joint project will produce a reducing footprint and power accuracy on large bump pitches four-wheeled replacement for the consumption, 3D IC technology (around 150-50µm bump pitch). popular auto-rickshaw vehicle, involves the stacking of multiple Bump pitches need to further affectionately known as the Tuk- dies into a single device. The scale down to 40-10µm to realize Tuk utility vehicle. technology is key in enabling a sufficiently high performance. the next generation of portable Read more... electronics, such as smartphones Read more...

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Vishay updates Jetter appoint Christian Benz as CEO virtual trade shows With effect from 1 January 2014, Corporate Development, Bucher Christian Benz takes over the Industries (parent company of Delivering an enhanced format chair of the managing board Jetter), to become a member of to facilitate viewing on tablets of Jetter, replacing company the supervisory board. Dr. Michael and other mobile devices, Vishay founder Martin Jetter, who is Oltmanns will remain chairman of has updated the virtual trade moving to the supervisory board. the supervisory board. shows on its website to include The company has also revealed new products in all categories. plans for Stefan Düring, head of Read more... The online trade shows use interactive posters which feature links to product demonstration videos, promotional material, Photoacoustic mammoscope hopes to technical articles and more. The web 2.0 applications highlight revolutionise breast cancer detection components for alternative Researchers at the University breast cancer being the most energy, power management, of Twente in the Netherlands common form of cancer deaths medical, and high-temperature have developed a photoacoustic amongst women, this new device applications. mammoscope, a prototype aims to detect cancer when it is at imaging device, which aims to be its most treatable stage. Read more... a valuable tool in detecting breast Read more... cancer at its earliest stages. With Distribution

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[email protected] Ismosys Speeds Access To Design Foremost Opens Online Enclosure Biz Content

Distributor Foremost Electronics Ismosys has added Digital Content has set up enclosures4U, an Media Services to its marketing online source for standard and mix. The programme provides the custom enclosures for electronic, pan-European sales, marketing communication, control and and operations provider and electrical system builders. the component manufacturers enclosures4U features the it represents with the ability to complete new Pentair Schroff enclosures4U comments, “The deliver the latest collateral, content Interscale M range of cases for growing availability of flexible, and services directly to design small form factor applications. complete product packaging engineers at the point of need, via solutions makes this an ideal time mobile devices and the web. As Foremost has a strong presence for us to launch an online shop demand creation grows in Europe’s as a specialist distributor of for engineers to buy just a single design focused market place, the electromechanical components enclosure for a prototype or a electronics design engineering and the new businessa builds on larger number for small volume community is turning to digital its existing strong relationship with production requirements.” platforms to identify, explore and Pentair Schroff. select components.

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RS Adds To Raspberry Pi Wireless Ingredients RS Components (RS) has added deliver wireless interface capability two wireless connectivity options for applications requiring low to its growing portfolio of products cost, low power, small form factor based on the Raspberry Pi solutions, such as mobile devices. computer. The new modules are built using Wi-Fi and low power Read more... radio technology respectively and M/A-COM Deal Strengthens Digi-Key Component Offering Digi-Key’s RF and microwave daily lives,” said Mark Zack, Vice and long-standing technology component offering has been President, Global Semiconductor legacy will improve Digi-Key’s boosted by a global distribution product at Digi-Key. “As more ability to continue removing agreement with M/A-COM and more designers look to barriers to entry into the wireless Technology Solutions (MACOM). implement wireless technologies space.” “Wireless technology is finding into their products, MACOM’s more and more inroads into our robust, reliable product offering Read more...

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Altera highlights Maxim’s high integration products their 2014 on show at Embedded World At Embedded World 2014, in Embedded World Nuremberg, Germany (February offering 25-27), Maxim will be exhibiting their portfolio of highly integrated At Embedded World 2014 analog solutions which feature in booth 450, Hall 4, Altera high integration for substantial will showcase their portfolio savings in space, cost, energy, of ARM Cortex A9 and A53 and time to market. The company based SoC devices, as well will host interactive demo kiosks as a number of FPGA and with embedded solutions for SoC-based demonstrations. energy management, power AC or DC power usage without management, and the signal- additional bulky sensors, At the show and in chain. optocouplers, or an extra power collaboration with Exor supply for the measurement International, Altera Maxim will showcase the compact subsystem. significant reductions will demonstrate an MAX78700/MAX78615 energy- in size, complexity, and cost. implementation of an measurement chipset, which integrated PLC and a HMI enables designers to measure Read more... system running on a single 28nm Altera Cyclone V SoC. The software involved in the demonstration is provided by Exor International ADI to showcase embedded processing and 3S-Smart Software Solutions, and will show an technology at Embedded World 2014 integrated solution combining In Hall 4, Stand 248, Analog Highlights will include a high- embedded control software Devices will present their speed corner including Analog and graphics libraries. embedded processing Devices’ SDR solution AD9631 technology at this year’s connected to a Xilinx Zynq All Further to this, a vision Embedded World 2014. Programmable SoC platform, processing demonstration featuring the award-winning will also be shown at Altera’s On 25-27 February 2014 at portfolio of JESD204B converters. booth. The demonstartion Nuremberg, Analog Devices The motor control corner will will use FPGA based will demonstrate a broad showcase Analog Devices’ processing acceleration logic, portfolio of smartly integrated CM40x controlling two high- created using OpenCL, to solutions that optimise system precision servos, a Xilinx Zynq- highlight the performance performance and show based FPGA development kit, all improvement an FPGA- the development and rapid connected to Analog Devices’ based design can deliver for prototyping of solutions and sophisticated front-end control, video object detection and tools. Together with Xilinx isolation and power solutions. It automotive driver assistance and The MathWorks, Analog will also showcase model-based applications. Devices is accelerating time to design capabilities thanks to The market and leveraging mutual MathWorks Simulink. Read more... strengths to deliver peace of mind to customers. Read more...

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Intelligent LED control demo to be showcased at embedded World 2014 At Embedded World 2014 in Hall 1/ Booth 338, design and packaging innovations will be showcased by HEITEC. HEITEC will demonstrate an intelligent control demo for cascading and dimming of multiple LED strings for the interior lighting of an aircraft. The application communicates areas. Regrading packaging mounting formats within one with the board computer via solutions, HEITEC will demonstrate chassis. A highly available system SPI, whilst also being weight- a modular cap rail adapter for demo for an industrial control unit optimised (compliant to aviation 19” packaging which facilitates will underline HEITEC’s overall regulations). This example will be the assembly, combination competence. complimented by additional LED and integration of electric and solutions for different application electronic devices of different Read more...

Silicon Labs present IoT solutions Silicon Labs will demonstrate at Embedded World how EFM32 Zero Gecko MCUs (the world’s lowest energy 32-bit At Embedded World 2014 in embedded development MCUs, according to the company) Nuremburg, Germany, February platform. Showcasing the can be combined with small- 25-27, Silicon Labs will exhibit company’s development tools, footprint, accurate and easy-to-use a variety of semiconductor, EFM32 Zero Gecko MCU sensors. This enables innovative software and systems solutions starter kits and sensor boards smart home, smart energy and for Internet of Things (IoT) will be given away to qualified security applications for the IoT applications. Visitors to Booth developers visiting the booth. that can sense temperature, 4A-118 will see the company’s Silicon Labs’ demonstrations will relative humidity, ambient light, latest ARM based MCUs, highlight the energy efficiency intrusion and gestures, all within ZigBee and sub-GHz wireless and performance of its flagship the extreme power constraints connectivity solutions and high- embedded products, as well as required for long battery life. accuracy sensors as well as the ease of use of its energy- the company’s next-generation aware development tools. Read more... Toshiba wireless 190x66 Eng Flash.qxd:Layout 1 30/1/14 17:26 Page 1

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NI signs Electronic load targets R&D, Manufacturing service and test applications The new EL9712B 300W Test License with electronic load available now Broadcom from Intepro Systems joins the growing series of competitively National Instruments has priced electronic loads being become the first vendor to introduced by the company. Ideal execute a Manufacturing Test for research and development, License (MTL) agreement with inspection, service and test Any current carrying component Broadcom. The MTL agreement requirements in industry, research (e.g. connectors and terminals) authorises NI to provide laboratories, training centres may be tested and a wide range manufacturing test solutions and education, the EL9712B of dynamic load conditions may and modifiable application electronic load has an input rating be simulated including solar cell source code to Broadcom of 0-15A and 0-500V, a 2 year and fuel cell loading. wireless LAN and Bluetooth warranty and is available on a 4 device customers. week lead-time. Read more... Datasheet...

The Broadcom Manufacturing Test License agreement is a SDR platforms combine RF new license and validation transceivers covering DC-6GHz program, providing test equipment vendors, such as Ettus Research, a National user-programmable Kintex-7 NI, with access to Broadcom Instruments company, has FPGA. The USRP Hardware Driver WLAN and Bluetooth software introduced the USRP X300 and (UHD) architecture, common to tools and Broadcom technical USRP X310 high-performance, all NI USRP (Universal Software support resources. modular software defined radio Radio Peripheral) devices, (SDR) platforms. Both platforms provides a comprehensive, easy- The program is designed combine two RF transceivers to-use interface. to provide Broadcom OEM covering DC–6 GHz with up to customers with validated 120MHz bandwidth and a large Read more... Datasheet... test systems that reduce time-to-market and improve manufacturing efficiency and Software slashes mobile device product quality. RF test times “Through the Broadcom Aeroflex says that the latest software achieves a remarkable MTL license, NI can provide upgrade to its Lector software doubling in LTE test speed for compelling solutions to OEMs provides dramatic improvements a range of mobile devices. Test and ODMs that validate and test in the speed of mobile device RF times for a reference multi-band embedded wireless technology,” tests in service centres. Lector 7 mobile device* using the Aeroflex said Dave Loadman, NI Vice 7100 LTE Digital Radio Test Set President of Mobile Devices with Lector 7 have been improved Business Segment. by an average of 53%.

Wire clip eases congested connector cable areas KEC, the Aldermaston based Provertha WireClip is extremely EMC interconnect specialist, as a simple to use. The lead-throughs have been UK partner company to Provertha designed to provide a simple Connectors, now stocks the It provides highly cost-effective and secure electrical interface Provertha WireClip connector that connection from board-to-board between wet and dry areas, includes a patented solder aid and is ideal for taking tightly providing protection to IP67 with a specially produced plastic packed wire bundles from a board when mated. assembly. Available either as a to a free or panel fitting connector. board-to-board connector or in a Read more... board-to-connector version the Read more...

Connectors for 380-400V DC power distribution systems Building on the proven contact shielding the operator, unique technology used in the company’s geometries provide proper voltage SB and Powerpole connectors, clearance and DC arc protection. Anderson Power Products announce the Saf-D-Grid Size compatible with the IEC 320 Ultra Short Receptacle. These C13 and C14 AC connection connectors are suitable for use as system standard 19.9x26.8mm a safe appliance power connector panel cut out, the Saf-D-Grid Ultra for server, telecommunication, and Grid connectors are touch safe on Short Receptacle minimises space other devices up to 600V DC. both plug and receptacle sides to requirements within the device and protect the user from capacitance enables solder termination to wire. Capable of the safe disconnect of in the line. Minimising the severity 400V DC 20A loads, the Saf-D- and duration of DC arc flash while Read more...

18 electronicspecifier.com Cables & Connecting

Connector enables high speed Special connectors board-to-cable connections developed for Featuring an adapter glued to the FFC/FPC, the HF512S high automotive speed connector series expands applications the Non-ZIF connector family and extends Yamaichi’s FFC/FPC Focusing on the interests connector offering. The addition of the automotive of the HF512S to the Non-ZIF industry, PROVERTHA connector family primarily means Automotive Solutions is an quick, reliable assembly of the damage the FFC/FPC contact independent business unit FFC/FPC without opening/closing pad. The adapter engages of PROVERTHA. It develops a flap or drawer as conventional audibly and perceptibly into the and produces components zero-force connectors require. connector housing, locking the and assembly units and board side to the cable side. specialises in the production The adapter glued to the FFC/ Pulling the FFC out is possible of connectors, assembly FPC ensures the safe handling after pressing the adapter. That units in the area of plastics of the FFC, because the FFC permits high extraction forces to technology and complex is inserted into the connector be guaranteed, resulting in a very cable assemblies. with the adapter. This makes secure connection. it impossible to insert at an Read more... angle, mistake the polarity, or Read more...

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Regulator series DC/DC converters ease probing launched as Power with iLGA package Delivering conversion efficiency to Murata’s Okami OKL range Trends substitute typically in the range of 93- of non-isolated PoL DC/ 95%, the OKL2-T/12 and the DC converters. Both devices In order to fill the gap created OKL2-T/20 have been added incorporate the company’s by TI’s recent announcement inspectable Land Grid Array to discontinue their Power (iLGA) package that allows ease Trends switching regulators of probing of all signal pads and (PT78ST100, 78SR100, etc.), visual inspection which is not RECOM are introducing a possible when conventional LGA 1:1 compatible SMD product packages are used. line. The R-78T series will help customers avoid costly Read more... Datasheet... re-designs who are still using Power Trends switching regulators. 140V buck converter delivers only 12µA quiescent current

Opertating an input voltage current and utlilises internal range of 4-140V, Linear’s synchronous rectification. The LTC3638 buck converter is converter further utilises a designed for use in telecom, programmable hysteretic-mode industrial, avionic and automotive design to optimize efficiency over applications. The high efficiency a broad range of output currents. buck converter delivers up to 250mA of continuous output Read more... Datasheet... Based on the R-78-family, the low profile “Open Frame” modules feature high efficiency EPD gate driver can power of up to 95% and wide input voltage range of 7V to segment or active matrix displays 42V. These features make Featuring 400 outputs that Further to this, data entered via the modules suitable for are rated for +/-15V, IXYS the shift register input controls portable or battery operated have released the IXEP1400 the pixels of the display. applications requiring a space- electronic paper display (EPD) saving device. Due to the gate driver. The IXEP1400 is a cost reduced regulators’ high efficiency, fans and lower power version of the or heat sinks are not needed Operating with a maximum MXEI1480 EPD source driver. and they can be reliably clock frequency of 50MHz, the The IXEP1400 can be used with operated at temperatures device supports 3-level gray the IXYS ICD’s new IXEP2300 between -40 to +85°C without scaling and enables bidirectional 300 channel gate driver to derating. data transfer. Suitable to drive provide a complete driver segment or active matrix solution for EPDs. Read more... displays, multiple IXEP1400 can share a common data bus. Read more...

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DC/DC power regulator offers IC enables power 94.6% peak efficiency monitoring with Designed to drive space- minimal firmware constrained and power dense applications in a variety of Enabling the addition of power markets, including consumer, monitoring with minimal firmware industrial and automotive, the development, Microchip’s LMR22007 SIMPLE SWITCHER MCP39F501 is a power- regulator has been announced LMR22007 is supplied in a 9-pin monitoring IC designed for the by Texas Instruments. The Wafer Chip Scale Package with real-time measurement of AC device features an integrated dimensions of 1.6x1.6x0.5mm. power. The single-phase power- synchronous MOSFET delivering This features strategic pin monitoring IC features two 24- peak efficiency of 94.6%. placement that eliminates micro bit delta-sigma ADCs, a 16-bit vias and requires as little as two calculation engine, EEPROM and According to TI, this is the layers of printed circuit board. a flexible two-wire interface. industry’s smallest 12V, 750mA DC/DC power regulator. The Read more... Datasheet...

AC power supplies suit industrial and military applications

Targeting mission-critical corrected bench-top units offer industrial and military power an excellent combination of system designs, the PF1350 performance, flexibility and cost and PF1351 AC frequency effectiveness. The integrated low-drift voltage converter power supplies have reference, in addition to 94.5dB been announced by Powerstax. of SINAD performance on each These compact, power factor- Read more... Datasheet... measurement channel, allows accurate designs with just 0.1% error across a 4000:1 dynamic Coupled flatwire inductors deliver range. The IC delievers a light load measurement, with the 62A saturation currents company claiming that this Answering the demand for measurement is superior to powerful inductors with stable current competing solutions. inductance and soft saturation, The device features a wide Würth Elektronik have launched operating temperature range of the WE-CFWI range of coupled -40 to +125°C, with the built flatwire inductors. in calculations including active, reactive and apparent power, The inductor’s windings can be saturation currents of up to RMS current and RMS voltage, connected in series and parallel, 62A, which is four times higher line frequency, power factor as enabling the compact double than with previously comparable well as programmable event choke to be used in either SEPIC, double chokes. notifications. CUK or Buck/Boost converters. The core material enables high Read more... Read more... Datasheet...

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MOSFETs save space & reduce synchronous rectification losses 32 devices, designed to save 32 devices will be added to the space and reduce losses in company’s existing UMOS VIII-H synchronous rectification, have ultra-efficient MOSFET family and The low forward voltage drop been announced by TEE. The reduce space and losses in not down to 0.37V at 3A, coupled just synchronous rectification, but with a profile of 0.95mm, results in in primary and secondary side reduced power loss and improved switching applications and other efficiency in low-voltage, high- high-speed designs requiring frequency DC/DC converters, device ratings from 60-250V. switching power supplies, freewheeling diodes, and polarity Read more... protection.The rectifiers feature a maximum operation junction temperature of +150 °C and an MSL moisture sensitivity level Single output power supplies available of 1, per J-STD-020, with a LF maximum peak of +260°C. from stock Three of the 45V devices are In its easy to use online shop, EC-Q101-qualified for automotive Stadium Power has made available applications, whilst the four single output models from the high 50V rectifiers are suitable for performance SA series of open commercial applications. frame power supplies. The SA60 and SA100 power supplies feature and 12, 24 or 48V DC outputs. Read more... Datasheet... an input voltage range of 100-230V AC, a frequency range of 50-60Hz, Read more... Datasheet...

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Power over Ethernet port Switching PWM can supply up to 30W servo drives Enabling devices with higher deliver ±0.3nm power consumption to be powered, the SPIDER Giga 2TX standstill jitter PoE EEC is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector from Belden which ACS Motion Control has can supply up to 30W. This makes introduced the NanoPWM it a suitable and efficient solution switching PWM servo for powering devices, such as IP drives which are suitable for cameras, IP telephones or WLAN switches, by transporting power applications including 450 access points. directly via the data cable. and 300mm semiconductor Therefore, no sockets/power lines wafer inspection systems, high The SPIDER Giga 2TX PoE EEC for separate power supply units or resolution OLED flat panel makes it possible to expand PoE switches are required. display handling and inspection networks using PoE functionality, machinery. without replacing any standard Read more... Datasheet... Using a SPiiPlus controller and NanoPWM drives controlling an XY table with speeds above AC/DC adapters fullfil demands of 1m/s, standstill jitter of better than ±0.3nm (following error of “patient contact” applications ±10nm at speeds of 100mm/s) Extending their low wattage international medical safety have been achieved. The series, the GSM18/25/36 regulations. The models drives use ACS’ proprietary (18/25/36W) series has been feature 3 input plug options; and revolutionary PWMBoost introduced by Meanwell. 2-Pin USA plug (U-type), technology. Operating from a Delivering ≦50 μA low leakage, 2-Pin EU plug (E- type) and 100V input, the drives deliver <0.1W no load power IEC320-C8 standard plug currents of up to 15A continous consumption and 88% high (B- type). or 30A peak. efficiency, the AC/DC adapters comply with 2*MOPP level Read more... Datasheet... Read more...

Op amp delivers stable offset voltage drift Eliminating the requirement voltage and drift without using Thanks to the fast settling and for system level calibration, auto-zero techniques. high-output drive, as well as the OPA192 is an operational the precision, offered by the amplifier (op amp) which realises OPA192, designers can use it stable offset voltage drift over to drive ADCs in high-voltage, the full specified temperature precision data acquisition range of -40 to +125°C. Texas systems such as test and Instruments claim that their measurement, and industrial OPA192 is the industry’s first 36V sensors and controls. rail-to-rail input and output op amp to achieve precision offset Read more... Datasheet...

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Module combines Thermistors deliver R25 Values Ω Ω capacitive from 100k to 210k Boasting enhanced stability switching with for temperature sensing and LED backlighting compensation circuits, the SMD NTC thermistors from Vishay are Combining capacitive switching optimised for heat counters, body with multi-colour area-specific thermometers, and other medical backlighting, Stadium-IGT applications. has announced a range of LED Backlit Capacitive Switch The thermistors provide precise Modules for OEM Designers. measurements over a wide for increased accuracy. The temperature range of -40 to devices have an ultra-low ± 0.5% +125 °C, and feature non- maximum variation in their initial standard R25 values that are electrical resistance values at adapted to the resistivity of the +25°C (R25) after 10,000 hours of thermistors’ stable ceramic operation over the full temperature material and case dimensions. range. This last feature preserves the devices’ original electrical Read more... Datasheet... properties throughout their lifetime Available in 20mm and 35mm versions, the swicthes are suitable for mounting into panel thickness of up to 7.0mm. The Z-Foil resistor operates in swicthes deliver a full RGB illumination of the touch area, applications up to 200°C which the company claims Capable of operating over a control, and environmental test offers unmatched uniformity temperature range from -55 to chambers in military, industrial, of Illumination. The design of +200°C, the Z201HT ultra-high- automotive, and down-hole the switches include a non- precision through-hole Z-Foil drilling systems. latching output of 40mA and resistor has been introduced a maximum operating supply by Vishay Precision Group. The The Z201HT offers a resistance voltage of 6-28V DC. Further resistor is suited for a variety of range from 10Ω-100kΩ, with to this, the swicthes feature high-temperature applications, any conceivable ohmic value an operating temperature of including geothermal measuring within this range (to six digits) 0 to 50°C, with the 35mm equipment, turbine engine available without additional cost version offering designers or lead time effect. The Z-Foil adjustable low, medium and resistor also features a nominal high touch sensitivity to suit the temperature coefficient of application. The product range resistance of ±1ppm/°C, +25°C signals an offering which until reference, tight tolerances to now has only been available in ±0.01%, and load-life stability to custom designed HMI solutions. 0.1% after 1,000 hours of rated power at +200°C. Read more... Read more... Datasheet...

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Capacitors receive T-Level MIL- Capacitors retain PRF-49470 approval high insulation Available in case sizes 1-6, AVX’s BX characteristic (X7R dielectric), resistance up to horizontally stacked SMPS 200°C capacitors has received T-Level MIL-PRF-49470 qualification Claiming industry-leading approval. The 25V unencapsulated performance at extreme capacitors extends AVX’s existing military defense and weapons temperatures, Kemet have portfolio of BX characteristic SMPS systems; space and satellite announced the High Voltage-High capacitors listed on the MIL- communications; telecom Temperature (HV-HT) Series. The PRF-49470 QPL. switching, networking, and base series is comprised of 200°C stations; DC/DC power converters; capable, surface mount ceramic The 25V capacitors feature a high voltage medical electronics capacitors in C0G Dielectric, capacitance range of 1.5µF to and industrial equipment; down with Kemet further claiming that 390µF, and are rated for -55 hole drilling and oil exploration the patented C0G dielectric to +125°C. The capacitors are equipment; and alternative and technology and greater volumetric designed for I/O filtering and hybrid energy vehicles. efficiency offers better performance bulk storage in a wide range than competitive high temperature of applications, including: Read more... PME and BME devices.

Read more... Datasheet... Capacitors can withstand 200°C operating You specify it temperatures and we’ll make it Capable of withstanding operating temperatures as high as 200°C, three high voltage ratings have PROTOTYPE SERVICE TO FULL PRODUCTION QUANTITIES been added to AVX’s SXP-style, encapsulated, Power Ratings Terminations radial leaded SMPS capacitor series. The voltage 0.25W – 16 mm pots (linear laws) Choice of solder tags or 0.40W – 20 mm pots (linear laws) pcb pins. ratings for the SXP-style SMPS capacitor series Log, antilog and special non-linear laws will now span 50-3000V, with the addition of the 1500, have lower power ratings. 2000 and 3000V ratings. Mounting Bush Choice of glass filled nylon or diecast zinc alloy. Available in four sizes, the capacitance values Spindle span 100pF to 12µF and are available with Choice of 4 mm, 6 mm and 1⁄4" diameter, various lengths, with or without flats. tolerance ratings of ±5%, ±10%, ±20%. The Rotational Feel capacitors deliver critical mechanical protection Choice of centre or multi-position click for the ceramic element, enabling their use as DC stops if required. filters in high power, high frequency motor drives, Resistance Ratings Linear resistance laws : 1k – 1MΩ high pulsed-current circuitry, and a range of other Non-linear laws : 4k7 – 470kΩ Call for samples extreme high temperature and harsh environment Made in the UK applications. 16MM & 20MM CONDUCTIVE POLYMER TRACK POTENTIOMETERS Read more... Datasheet... OMEG LIMITED IMBERHORNE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, EAST GRINSTEAD, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 1RJ Web: www.omeg.com electronicspecifier.com 29 Tel: +44(0)1342 410420 Fax: +44(0)1342 316253 Email: [email protected] Actives

Signal conditioner D/A converter offers value is first to drive without compromise Extending the existing nanoDAC SAS-3 protocol product portfolio, the AD5683R D/A converter from ADI delivers Compatible with existing 3Gbps high performance in a smaller and 6Gbps SAS link rates used package. The 16-bit, single- in data centre applications, the channel, nanoDAC+ boasts DS125BR800A multi-protocol relative accuracy of ±2-LSB INL, repeater has been introduced by a 2-ppm/°C 2.5-V reference and a Texas Instruments. The company space saving LFCSP package. has claimed that this is the industry’s first signal conditioner This combination of features capable of driving the serial- enables analog designers attached SCSI (SAS-3) protocol. to address a wider range of applications without having to Read more... Datasheet... trade accuracy for footprint.

LVDS clock fanout buffers use 60% less power

Enabling up to 60% power and suited for use in complex, low- The highly flexible DS125BR800A heat dissipation savings, the noise, high-speed clock designs supports the PCI Express Gen- 8P34S family of clock fanout found in wireless and wireline 1, Gen-2, Gen-3 and SATA buffers have been announced by communications, advanced 1.5Gbps, 3Gbps and 6Gbps IDT. Offering high-performance computing, and networking interface standards, enabling AC characteristics similar to applications. equipment manufacturers to that of 3.3V devices, the 1.8V employ one device for multiple LVDS clock fanout buffers are Read more... Datasheet... protocols with data rates up to 12.5Gbps. The 8-channel, unidirectional repeater combats IP Core exchanges data between signal impairments caused by insertion loss, jitter, reflections EEPROM and CPU’s RAM and crosstalk in high-speed Targeted specifically for DRAM the DEEPROM performs enterprise server, storage and designs, Digital Core Design has communication and exchanges router applications. Consuming introduced the DEEPROM IP data between external serial just 65mW per channel, the Core. Suitable for applications EEPROM Memory and CPU’s DS125BR800A uses 35% less requiring data storage in RAM memory interface. power than current solutions external non-volatile memories, while doubling the interconnect Making the contents accessible to reach (up to 30” of FR-4 or 8m the CPU in the same manner as a of copper cable). common SRAM, a READY input is required to expand the time access. Read more... Datasheet... Read more... Datasheet...

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TCXO replaces oven controlled MINI-SMD Crystal crystal oscillators delivers frequency Launching at Embedded World 2014 in Nuremburg, Germany, spectrum of 12- February 25-27, the IQXT-200 125MHz series is designed specifically to replace an Oven Controlled Featuring a frequency Crystal Oscillator (OCXO). This spectrum of 12-125MHz, Temperature-Compensated stability down to ±0.28ppm the SMD02502/4 MINI-SMD Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) is a across a frequency range of Crystal has been launched practical alternative to OCXOs 10-50MHz. Operating over a by PETERMANN-TECHNIK. in portable instrumentation standard industrial temperature Claiming to be an industry equipment and communications range from -40 to +85°C, the first, the MINI-SMD Crystal systems (fixed and mobile) TCXO features very low power is available in a ceramic requiring a high stability oscillator, consumption of less than 5mA casing of 2.5x2.0mm/4pad. without the physical space for or (typical). Users can select variants Delivering a frequency power to drive it. to operate from a 3.0, 3.3 or tolerance of ±10ppm, the 5.0V power supply. A variety of crystal provides a temperature The latest analogue compensated outputs can be specified including stability from ±8ppm. TCXO from IQD Frequency HCMOS or Clipped Sine Wave. Products, the IQXT-200 series, Read more... features a class leading frequency Read more...

ADCs offer the industry’s widest analogue supply, claim TI Expanding its Successive such as high-performance test Approximation Register (SAR) and measurement equipment, ADC product portfolio, Texas precision metrology and precision Instruments has introduced a sensor transmitters for industrial family of 12 devices which the automation, and battery-operated company claim offer the industry’s test and measurement and widest analogue supply and portable medical applications. common-mode voltage ranges. The ADS8881 family is suitable for a variety of high-end industrial, Read more... Datasheet...

High temperature oscillators operate up to 200 degrees C Euroquartz has launched a computer, communications, housed in the space-efficient new range of high temperature downhole instrumentation, and ultra-reliable leaded high shock oscillators capable rotary shaft sensors, through-hole TO39 packages of operating up to 200°C. underground boring tools and that reduce mechanical and The SQX02ATHG oscillators avionics. thermal mounting stress. from Statek are for use in applications such as industrial, These miniature oscillators are Read more... Datasheet...

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Partnership Development kit for the iMX6 delivers family ARM SBCs Expanding the company’s portfolio development tools of embedded ARM products, for Altera SoC Cadia Networks has introduced the iMX6-DK development kit for FPGAs the iMX6 family of ARM SBCs. Carefully designed with the end As a result of their strategic user in mind, this kit offers a partnership, Altera and Wind single box solution for OEMs, River have jointly announced independent system integrators, that they have developed and developers and enthusiasts to deployed tools and solutions understand the architecture, run suitable for a wide array of users for Altera’s SoC FPGA devices. interface demos and even develop with various levels of expertise. Wind River’s operating systems their own applications. The CPU board offers a rich and development tools now variety of interfaces including support Altera’s multi-core ARM Targeted for the Freescale iMX6 PCIe, Mini-PICe, Gigabit Ethernet, processor-based SoC platforms. SoC with ARM A9 core, the kit RS-232, CAN 2.0, USB 2.0, can be used to develop systems PWM, Watchdog Timer, Analog Wind River’s embedded such as consumer devices, Input and GPIO lines. This wide operating systems (VxWorks communication equipment and array of interfaces allow the kit to real-time operating system even virtualised applications be used in a variety of different and Wind River Linux) and with multiple display capabilities. applications. Workbench development tools Unlike other similar development enable software architects and kits available, the iMX6-DK is Read more... developers to design high- performance multi-core real-time systems and also to achieve the full potential of Altera’s multicore Analysis tool updated to include ARM-based SoC devices. Designed to support multi-core hardware probe functionality processor architectures and Supporting all levels of safety and includes Beta support symmetric multi-processing with certification, GNATcoverage 1.2 is for C. Further enhancements real-time optimisations, Wind the leatest version of AdaCore’s include generation of coverage River Hypervisor virtualisation source and object code coverage information for generics on a technology enables Linux and analysis tool. The release includes per-instance basis, and improved VxWorks to run simultaneously in support usage with an iSystem HTML output (sortable columns, an asymmetric multiprocessing hardware probe generating project awareness). The tool is mode. All these Wind River Nexus trace data, as well as now integrated with the GNAT products are available now on usage with Valgrind on Linux. Pro development environment. the Altera Cyclone V SoC and will GNATcoverage’s technology GNATcoverage usage can be be available soon for the Arria V does not require instrumentation supported through qualification SoC, Arria 10 SoC and Stratix 10 of the executable and supports material as a verification tool SoC. Ada 95, Ada 2005 and many (DO-178B) or a tool at TQL-5 new features in Ada 2012. The (DO-178C). release can be used for the Read more... Read more... upcoming SPARK 2014 revision

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Partnership aims Cert-kit simplifies standard-compliant to deliver tools for development of medical products MIPS CPU cores To simplify the standard- executable application, the compliant development of Cert-Kit includes a certified A multi-year agreement has been medical products, Embedded source code, various software signed between Imagination Office is now offering its “Cert- manuals such as safety, target Technologies and Green Hills Kit µC/OS-II for IEC62304”. By integration, user, reference and Software which will deliver Green using the real-time kernel µC/OS- system manual. The Cert-Kit Hills compiler and tools support II as a pre-certified component, also contains validation software to a broad range of Imagination’s this product facilitates the (including reference board current and future MIPS CPU development of safety-critical support package) and the TÜV cores and architectures. applications and considerably certificate pertaining to the type reduces the certification process. approval of the pre-certified Green Hills compiler and tools software component. will be used for the MIPS Aptiv Comprising all the elements cores, as well as the new MIPS required for creating an Read more... Warrior family of cores comprised of the entry-level M-class cores, mid-range I-class cores, and Specification delivers ARM high-performance P-class cores. Capability upgrading is also architecture-based solutions being undertaken by Green A platform standard for set of silicon partners. Hills Software in order to deliver ARMv8-A based (64-bit) servers fully optimised support for the has been launched thanks to The specification provides a microMIPS code compression a collaborative development framework for the deployment ISA and the latest MIPS r5 involving leading companies and of ARM architecture-based architecture. This will also include manufacturers. The ARM ‘Server solutions in data center key features such as hardware Base System Architecture’ applications, and will aid virtualization. Green Hills Software (SBSA) specification has had acceleration of software and Imagination Technologies will input and support from software development and enable also work together in support of companies such as Canonical, portability between ARM-based next-generation architectures. Citrix, Linaro, Microsoft, Red Hat platforms. and SUSE, and OEMs including Read more... Dell and HP along with a broad Read more...

IAR updates development toolchain for Renesas SuperH Including several new features support and example projects. completion, parameter hints, code to simplify ease of use, IAR In version 2.30 of IAR Embedded folding, block select and indent, Systems has announced an Workbench for SuperH, the text bracket matching, zoom and updated version of the embedded editor and the source browser has word/paragraph navigation; while development toolchain, IAR gained new functionality in order the enhanced source browser now Embedded Workbench for to simplify and increase efficiency offers functionality for going directly Renesas SuperH. Additionally, for developers of SuperH-based to a chosen declaration. this version features improved applications. The text editor now optimisations, updated device provides features including auto- Read more...

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DDR4 PHY IP for 28nm achieves Emulation system 2667Mbps performance targets functional Claiming to have achieved the verified with the Cadence DDR4 highest known performance controller IP. The IP has several verification of SoC in the industry, Cadence have significant advantages over designs announced that their DDR4 PHY DDR3, including greater reliability, IP for 28nm delivered 2667Mbps reduced power, higher capacity The Shanghai ZhangJiang performance. The DDR4 PHY IP and a more robust RAS feature. Institute has adopted Mentor is a silicon-proven, robust and Graphic’s Veloce 2 emulation Read more... low-risk DDR PHY that has been system. The Shanghai ZhangJiang Institute will be using the system for its research and development Upgraded software simplifies home activities targeting the functional verification of SoC integrated automation system interoperability circuit designs. The Veloce Bringing intelligence to data interoperability between home 2 emulation platform is a management on embedded automation systems, automotive hardware emulator that reduces systems with true peer-to-peer entertainment systems, mobile project schedules and costs. replication, ITTIA has released handsets, and more. version 6.0 of ITTIA DB SQL. Read more... The database software simplifies Read more...

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Controller supports up to 40 EPD gate driver simultaneous touch points can power Designed for touchscreens that segment or active have diagonals greater than 55-inches, the ZXY300 has matrix displays been introduced to complement Zytronic’s portfolio of rugged, Featuring 400 outputs that ultra-large format, multi-touch are rated for +/-15V, IXYS touch sensors. Based on the have released the IXEP1400 company’s MPCT projected FPCBs, the controller runs off a electronic paper display (EPD) capacitive (p-cap) technology, standard 12V supply and comes gate driver. the controller enables far better in a 219 x 92mm footprint. At the touch point resolution to be core of the controller is a 32-bit Operating with a maximum achieved whilst maintaining ARM Cortex microprocessor core clock frequency of 50MHz, millisecond level response containing Zytronic’s specially the device supports 3-level speeds. developed touch detection and gray scaling and enables processing firmware. bidirectional data transfer. Connecting with the p-cap touch Suitable to drive segment or sensor via several flex tails or Read more... active matrix displays, multiple IXEP1400 can share a common data bus. Further to this, data entered via the shift register Displays offer gesture control for input controls the pixels of the industrial environments display. Offering projected capacitive touch AA190EA01-PCAP displays have The IXEP1400 is a cost reduced functionality and crystal-clear visual been introduced by Mitsubishi and lower power version of the clarity, the AA150XT11-PCAP and Electric. The 15” XGA and 19” MXEI1480 EPD source driver. SXGA colour TFT-LCD displays The IXEP1400 can be used with both provide a high contrast ratio the IXYS ICD’s new IXEP2300 of 800:1, an excellent luminance 300 channel gate driver to of 1.200cd/m2, and up to 16.7m provide a complete driver colours. solution for EPDs.

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LVDS receiver Embedded box PC suits industrial enables 30% applications further video Equipped with the Intel QM87 video performance in a robust chipset and a dual-core 204x226x79mm industrial transmission fourth-generation Intel Core housing. Reducing electromagnetic processor i5-4400E (2.7GHz, interference (EMI) and power 3MB), the high-performance Thanks to an innovative ventilation consumption, the SN65LVDS822 N1-QM87 embedded PC concept, the NanoServer FlatLink LVDS receiver has been has been introduced by DSM N1-QM87 operates over a introduced by Texas Instruments. Computer. This box PC offers temperature range from 0 to The company has claimed that high computing, graphical and 50°C. Additionally, DSM can this is the industry’s first LVDS supply the box IPC with the receiver IC to support a 4MHz quad-core Intel Core i7-4700EQ pixel clock in printers, copiers, (2.4GHz, 6MB) which operates at digital cameras, fuel pump temperatures up to 45°C. displays and appliances with small LCD panels. Read more... Datasheet...

Network appliance accelerates performance A scalable, 1U rack-mountable network appliance system has been introduced by Axiomtek. When compared to competitive The NA-360 supports a range of services are provided by the devices, the LVDS receiver IC CPUs including the single core Intel Communications Chipset accepts a lower pixel clock, Intel Celeron 725C, the dual core DH8903CC for efficient enabling 30% longer video Intel Pentium B915, the Intel Core cryptographic and compression/ transmission distance, with 60% i3-2115C and the high-end Intel decompression which offload the fewer wires to reduce EMI and Xeon E3 1105C and E5 1125C processor for control and data power consumption. processors. plane processing.

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4U server-grade system suits various industrial applications Based on the Intel Xeon PCIe Gen 3 interfaces for up to Processor E5-2600 product three PCIe x16 VGA cards, the family, the TRL-40 is a 4U server- TRL-40 is suited for AOI, digital grade industrial system from surveillance, video wall, and ADLINK Technology. Offering medical imaging applications. outstanding computing power with intelligent manageability by IPMI v2.0, and dedicated Read more... Datasheet...

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UARTs offer as much as 8x DSP features reduction in board space 3 independent Designed for the Intel LPC the XR28V384 has four UART motherboard bus, the XR28V382 channels in a 7x7mm 48 pin displays & WiFi and XR28V384 UARTs have been TQFP. Compared to 128 pin support announced by Exar. The UARTs super I/O devices, the dual reduce footprint while increasing and quad LPC UARTs offer the Featuring 3 independent data integrity and throughput by same or more serial channels in displays and WiFi support, the providing 28B FIFOs. a significantly smaller footprint, DSB500-871HM digital signage offering as much as 8x reduction player has been announced by in board space. Axiomtek. The DSP is powered by Intel Core i5 or i3 processors Both devices feature Exar’s with the Mobile Intel HM76 automatic half duplex control for Express chipset. RS-485 networks. These parts feature 128B transmit and receive The DSP supports high quality, FIFOs, are rated for the industrial 1080P video playback on Packaged in a 5x5mm 32 pin temp range, and operate at 3.3V. three independent displays via QFN, the XR28V382 includes DisplayPort and dual HDMI two UART channels, while Read more... interfaces. The DSP boasts a DDR3 1066/1333/1600 MHz SO-DIMM slot with up to 8GB memory and a pluggable 2.5” Panel PC is suited for intelligent SATA HDD for convenient use. A PCI Express Mini Card slot POS applications is also available for wireless Designed specifically for intelligent communication module or POS applications, the Rity series TV tuner card. Networking has been introduced by Avalue is provided by one Gigabit Technology. Equipped with the Ethernet port and optional latest Intel Atom Bay Trial Qual 802.11 b/g/n WiFi connection. Core E3845 1.91GHz or Ceder It also supports two USB 3.0 Trail D2550 Dual Core 1.86GHz ports, two USB 2.0 ports, processors, the series is offered audio port, 2.5” SATA HDD in four variants: the 8” Rity80, the drive bay, and PCI Express Mini 10.1” Rity100, the 12.1” Rity120 Card slot. This super compact and the 15” Rity150. Since reliable computers feature fanless signage box system can be wall the series is designed for the operation (for system durability mounted or VESA mounted. retail market and POS systems, and noise-reduction), anti-scratch Avalue has given the Rity panel technology (to extend touch “With Axiomtek’s DSB500- PCs an elegant appearance, panel longevity) and IP-65 (front) 871HM, you can easily deliver as well as service windows for and IP-41 (back) dust and water high-quality, 1080P live and on- quicker system maintenance proof ratings to ensure protection demand video, graphics, and and desk stand and wall mount from damages caused by liquid text anytime, anywhere. (VESA 75x75) options for easy penetration or splash. installation. Suitable for heavy- Read more... Datasheet... Read more... duty applications, the highly

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Sensor IC delivers Liquid flow sensors feature tiny medium accuracy 10x10mm footprint Suitable for a variety of medical in a small package and biomedical applications, the LPP10 and LPG10 liquid flow Specifically designed for sensors have been announced by applications requiring medium Sensirion. With a tiny 10x10mm accuracy in a small package, footprint and no moving parts the A1304 from Allegro or obstacles in the flow path of plastic (LPP10) packaging is MicroSystems is a linear Hall- the fluid, the flow sensors are more suitable for disposable effect sensor IC. Supporting an available with a glass (LPG10) or a applications and is very cost- industrial temperature range plastic (LPP10) packaging. effective in high volume. of -40 to 85°C, the device is suitable for applications The glass (LPG10) packaging in consumer and industrial is extremely durable, while the Read more... markets.

The factory trimmed, one-time programmable, 3.3 V linear Humidity and temperature sensor sensor eliminates the need for customers to program suits wearables and mobiles the device to compensate for At the Mobile World Congress humidity and temperature sensor. temperature effects on sensor 2014, Sensirion will present the With low power consumption performance. The sensor SHTW1, the company’s latest of just 2µW at 1 measurement features a typical programmable per second and small package sensitivity level of 4mV/G size of 1.3x0.7x0.5mm, the ±6%. The sensor’s high- SHTW1 is suitable for a variety of speed chopping scheme and applications in the wearable and bandwidth minimise quiescent mobile markets. voltage output drift across the operating temperature range, Read more... yielding a low noise analogue output and ultimately enabling higher accuracy. Image sensor for mobile device Fabricated in a monolithic front-facing cameras BiCMOS process, the device integrates a Hall element, offset Designed specifically for front- quality as well as best-in-class and sensitivity trim circuitry facing camera applications in 720p high-definition video. By to correct for the variation smartphones and tablets, the using the recently launched in the Hall element, a small- OV9762 is a high-performance 1.87-micron OmniBSI-2 signal high-gain amplifier, and CameraChip sensor from pixel, the OV9762 is capable a proprietary dynamic offset Omnivision. Making use of the of recording 1.3-megapixel cancellation technique. company’s first 1.87-micron (1376x960 pixels) video at 30fps. OmniBSI-2 pixel, the image Read more... Read more... Datasheet... sensor provides enhanced image

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Force sensors offer higher Whitepapers resolution and stability explore sensor and measurement requiring a low options for BLDC cost, compact load cell, such as batch weighing, product validation motors testing, assembly force and thrust Two whitepapers have been measurement applications. posted to aid designers better understand various hall-effect The sensors feature a ‘four-bar’ sensor technology options for design which, compared to single BLDC motors used in medical Expanding their portfolio of diaphragm designs, provides devices, industrial equipment, compression and tension load better stability and resistance and HVAC applications. Posted cells, Measurement Specialties to off-axis components by by Honeywell, the whitepapers has announced the ELAF series. incorporating a flexible diaphragm are available to download at the Offering superior resolution and which can parallel the measuring link below. higher reliability while remaining flexure. cost-effective, the force sensors are suitable for high volume test Read more... Datasheet...

Photoelectric sensors require minimum mounting space

Offering optimum value and space and offer a range of sensing performance for operating modes. These include: applications in confined spaces, polarised reflex sensor (2.5m), How to Select Hall Effect the NanoView range of mini thru-beam sensor (1.5-6m), Sensors for Brushless DC rectangular photoelectric sensors reflective sensor (350mm) and Motors is the first whitepaper has been announced by Eaton. clear object detection. offered by Honeywell, and helps The sensors measure 38x13mm guide developers in selecting the and require minimum mounting Read more... correct bipolar latching Hall- effect sensor IC for electronic commutation in BLDC motors. Tiny gyroscope is optimised for Brushless DC motors need to operate more efficiently OIS in smartphones as energy and cost savings Designed specifically for optical becomes a bigger concern. image stabilisation in smartphones hese tiny ICs play a big role and digital still cameras, the in motor efficiency, which can L2G2IS is a 2-axis gyroscope significantly affect the reliability with tiny dimensions of just applications and consumers, and performance of many critical 2.3x2.3x0.7mm. Easily integrated despite a size 50% smaller by applications, including robotics, into next generation stabilised area and 60% smaller by volume portable medical equipment and camera modules (which require than the previous generation. HVAC fans. ever smaller components), the sensor provides the high Read more... Datasheet... Read more... Datasheet... performance demanded by

electronicspecifier.com 43 Automotive

Sample kits for automotive Inductors feature thin film chip resistors magnetic coupling Speeding time to market in a variety of electronic systems, >90% Vishay Intertechnology has released the MCW 0406 AT (LCW Designed for use in SEPIC DC/ AT 96/4) and MCT 0603 AT (LCT DC converters, the Vishay Dale AT 96/4) laboratory sample kits for IHCL devices mark the first in the company’s automotive-grade a series of composite-coupled precision thin film chip resistors. inductors from Vishay. Built on The two sample kits aid engineers from 47Ω-100kΩ and the MCT Vishay’s IHLP technology, the in prototyping with roughly 100 0603 AT (LCT AT 96/4) offers device have been optimised of the most popular resistance 20 resistors for every fourth for SEPIC converter circuits in values in the 0406 and 0603 case value of the E-96 series from automotive LED lighting. sizes. 47Ω-511kΩ. The laboratory sample kits supply a total of 1,600 With 0.1% tolerance and and 1,960 resistors, respectively, temperature coefficient of giving engineers the freedom to ±25ppm/K, the MCW 0406 AT experiment until they’ve found the (LCW AT 96/4) offers 20 resistors perfect fit for their designs. for every fourth value of the E-96 Read more... Datasheet... series with resistance ranges The devices are available in a 4040 case size, with two inductors featured in the same package boasting a MLCCs suit standard & hybrid magnetic coupling of >90%. By integrating two inductors in a automotive electronics 10.16x10.67mm package with Suitable for high voltage a low 4.0mm profile, the IHCL automotive electronics in both devices enable engineers to standard & hybrid electric design more compact, robust, vehicles, the X7R High Voltage and efficient SEPIC converter Automotive MLCCs have circuits while lowering overall been introduced by AVX. The costs. The devices further boast AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors high-temperature performance are rated for 630-3000V, to +155°C, a frequency range capacitance values of 100pF- of up to 5.0MHz, and are 0.15µF and are available in 1206- available in eight inductance 2220 chip sizes. values ranging from 2.2-47µH. Additionally, The inductors Featuring low ESR, excellent handle high transient current performance across all voltages, spikes without hard saturation and FLEXITERM terminations for in high voltage multipliers; high and are specified for an enhanced mechanical reliability, frequency power converters; and operating temperature range of end applications for the capacitors switch mode power supplies. -55 to +155 °C. include: snubbers, resonators, Read more... Datasheet... Read more... Datasheet... filters, and DC blocking caps

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Chassis control systems rely Connectors deliver on position sensor IC 50% space savings Receiving valuable endorsement over USCAR from the demanding automotive industry, the AS5162 magnetic connectors position sensor from ams has Claiming to be the smallest been selected by Continental for automotive-grade unsealed use in the company’s CPS series system in the industry, the chassis height sensor. Paired Mini50 Unsealed Connector with a simple two-pole magnet, System also claims to be the AS5162 accurately detects the only USCAR approved angular displacements as fine as interface for use in unsealed 0.09° over a full 360° revolution. transportation vehicle environments. The connectors, The AEC-Q100 qualified in commercial vehicles including from Molex, deliver 50% space AS5162 features non-contacting dump trucks). Continental’s savings over traditional USCAR semiconductor technology which CPS series is used in the latest 0.64mm connectors, with is immune to stray magnetic active chassis control systems to smaller terminals to fit more fields. Unlike optical or contacting measure the height of a vehicle’s low-current electrical circuits in position sensors, however, it chassis relative to its wheels. In interior, unsealed transportation- is unaffected by contaminants a safety-critical system such as vehicle environments. such as oil, grease or dirt. The this, the CPS series is required internal 14-bit core of the AS5162 to comply with the ISO26262 The connection system enables a fine programming of functional safety standard features an ISL that is part of the start and stop positions with (requiring vehicle manufacturers the housing, which reduces a resolution of 0.02° to allow to: achieve high levels of reliability; the number of components. the finest system mechanical analyse the effects of the failure In addition, PCB headers are adjustments. Additionally, the modes of components and released in both vertical or right AS5162 can be used in other systems; and take measures to angle orientations to provide position sensing applications guarantee functional safety in the wire-routing and module design such as headlight range and event of a predictable failure). flexibility. level controls, and for other angle measurements (such as Read more... Datasheet... Read more...

Lives could be saved with motorcycle stability control Supporting riders when braking the brake pressure or the the Bosch MSC its 2014 Yellow hard in bends, the Bosch acceleration to a level that Angel in the “Innovation and MSC motorcycle stability allows the motorcycle to be Environment” category. “MSC control could prove to defuse steered much more safely. The makes even the tightest bend thousands of critical situations system was first applied at the safer,” commented Gerhard and significantly bring down the end of 2013, in KTM’s 1190 Steiger, president of the Bosch number of fatalities in bends. Adventure and 1190 Adventure Chassis Systems Control R. Now ADAC has recognized division. If the rider brakes or accelerates this major safety improvement: too hard, MSC reduces on January 16, 2014, it awarded Read more...

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RF inductors SDK enables Rezence meet MIL- wireless charging Designed for wireless charging PRF-15305 military applications based on the requirement Rezence standard, the S120 8-link central protocol stack and Expanding the company’s the nRF51 Wireless Charging Qualified Products List offering, SDK has been unveiled by Nordic Gowanda Electronics has Semiconductor. recently achieved military approval for four thru-hole RF Designed specifically for the inductor series. The MLRF10M, nRF51822 SoC, the S120 is an MLRF15M, MLRF18M and 8-link central role Bluetooth low GATT/GAP and L2CAP APIs. Due MLRF17S series all meet the energy SoftDevice which features to the S120’s ability to support 8 military’s Qualified Product List all Bluetooth low energy protocol simultaneous links, the device is requirement for military spec layers up to and including GATT/ suitable for Bluetooth low energy MIL-PRF-15305. GAP. It supports multi-link central hubs that are not smartphones or and observer roles, GATT server tablets. and client, and event driven, asynchronous and thread safe Read more...

Active mixer covers 450MHz to

Designed for radio frequency 3.6GHz cellular bands applications in military, aerospace Covering all 450MHz-3.6GHz The LTC5577 300MHz-6GHz and defence, the wirewound cellular bands with a single active downconverting mixer is molded thru-hole RF inductors part, the LTC5577 active suited for cellular base station suit communication, guidance, downconverting mixer has been applications and a variety of radios security, radar, test & evaluation introduced by Linear. Offering requiring robust performance, and special mission applications. outstanding +30dBm Input such as cable TV transceivers, Third Order Intercept and 0dB wideband military radios, MLRF10M is available with conversion gain, the mixer’s very broadband VHF/UHF white space three different cores featuring low LO to RF leakage enable broadcast radios, software-defined MIL-PRF-15305 approval for receivers to satisfy spurious radios, RF test instrumentation, Military Part Numbers MS75083 emissions requirements with little wireless repeaters and satellite (Phenolic core), MS75084 or no RF input filtering. communications. Usable from (Iron core), and MS75085 1MHz-1.5GHz, the LTC5577’s (Ferrite core). MS75083 has an IF output port provides flat operating temperature range conversion gain performance from -55 to +125°C, while to over 600MHz bandwidth, MS75084 and MS75085 have supporting LTE and LTE-Advanced operating temperature ranges base stations and other wideband from -55 to +105°C. receiver applications. Read more... Datasheet... Read more... Datasheet...

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Faster development achieved with Bluetooth starter kit A bluetooth starter kit included is a Toshiba designed to speed up TMPM369 ARM Cortex-M3 dual mode development based MCU with 512KB flash has been announced memory. The embedded dual by TEE. The starter kit mode software has a SPP (BMSKTOPASM369BT) and Bluetooth Low Energy enables users of TEE’s GATT API for device set up, TC35661SBG-501 connection and data transfer. (“Chiron-501”) Dual Mode Panasonic PAN1026 module The function set of the Bluetooth IC (BT 4.0) to featuring an embedded Bluetooth IC is accessed by a develop their designs quickly. “Chiron-501” IC with a dual high level driver layer. mode Bluetooth protocol The kit is based around a stack and profiles. Also Read more...

Reconfigurable RFFE is industry’s 500W RF transistor first, claims Peregrine optimised for radar Enabling 4G LTE platform and avionics providers and OEMs to save time and money by creating a Designed for L-Band pulsed radar single-SKU design for global applications, the MAGX-000912- markets, the UltraCMOS Global 1 500L00 from M/A-COM is a GaN reconfigurable RF front end (RFFE) on SiC HEMT Power Transistor. has been introduced by Peregrine The gold-metalised transistor Semiconductor. The company than 5,000-fold increase in the has been optimised for pulsed have claimed that this is the number of possible operating avionics and radar applications. industry’s first reconfigurable RFFE states. Only a CMOS process can system. A truly reconfigurable offer this level of reconfigurability. Operating between 960MHz RFFE is required to support over and 1215MHz, the transistor 40 frequency bands and a more Read more... delivers 500W of output power with 19.8dB of gain and 60% efficiency. Allowing for reliable and Wireless modules offer alternative stable operation at more extreme to public WiFi networks load mismatch conditions, the device boasts very high Designed for 4G LTE networks, devices. Offering an alternative breakdown voltages and a MTTF two AirPrime embedded wireless to searching for public WiFi of 600 years. The transistor is modules have been released networks, the devices enable suitable for broadband Avionics by Sierra Wireless. Based on end customers to have mobile applications in the 960-1215 MHz intel chipsets, the AirPrime broadband available at their range such as Traffic Collision EM7340 and EM7345 have fingertips. LTE networks are Avoidance Systems (TCAS), been designed for integration supported worldwide, with the Distance Measuring Equipment into notebook computers and EM7340 supporting LTE in Japan. (DME) and Datalinks. tablets, with a standardised M.2 form factor ideal for small, thin Read more... Read more... Datasheet...

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