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National Instruments has doubled its PXI RF switch offering for 50 and 75 ohm RF applications with the release of 11 new RF switches. The new modules include 4x1, terminated 4x1, dual 4x1 and 8x1 multiplexers as well as quad SPDT and dual-terminated SPDT general-purpose configurations. With these new products, engineers have more choices to optimise their RF switch networks around price performance and improved signal integrity.

The VMS1 is an IEEE P1386.1 compliant PMC module that allows one or two standard CompactFlash memory cards to be used to build a compact and robust mass storage solution for embedded systems. The VMS1 is the latest addition to Varisys’ family Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products; where VME, PCI and PMC form factors host processor, I/O and storage functionality.

New from Intertronics is the Dymax OP-29 series of adhesives offering resilience, optical clarity, low stress and resistance to yellowing, thermal shock, vibration and impact, plus elimination of birefringence where the ultimate in precision bonding is required. OP-29 adhesives are ideal for doublet bonding, lens laminating, mirror, prism and fibre optic assembly where their solvent free, rapid cure characteristics increase productivity, lower as...

UR Group has established a partnership with Metalink, a leading provider of high-performance silicon solutions facilitating the convergence of telecommunication, networking and entertainment.

The electronics industry’s eyes will be on Productronica, the world’s leading electronics production tradeshow, which will take place in Munich, Germany, from November 13th through 16th, 2007. From the key players on the global market to the sector’s innovative start-ups, the international electronics production industry is preparing for its most important event, where they have traditionally come up to speed on the latest developments. Top...

Tyco Electronics has selected IS-Rayfast as its UK & Ireland Specialist Distributor of the Year 2006. The award honours the distributor’s significant growth on the amount and sales value of Tyco Electronics’ line of RAYCHEM brand products as well as a high level of design-in activity with new projects.

Intersil’s ISL12024/25 real-time clocks feature an integrated factory-set 64-bit unique ID that is read-only and tamper-proof for increased security and reduced footprint and BOM cost. In a tiny 8-lead package, the devices integrate a standard clock, calendar and alarm functions and also feature an I2C communication link that provides a reliable communication channel for the unique ID. The I2C communication interface is universal and communic...

The Elan Digital Systems collection of USB devices is now in stock at Rapid. This range of PC based USB units has the ability to stack multiple devices together for ultimate portability and flexibility. The USB interface has developed into probably the best and most widely implemented PC peripheral connection method and power for the devices is provided via the USB interface connector.

New power transducers from Carlo Gavazzi take up just 45mm on the DIN rail, enabling a comprehensive range of electrical measurements in space-conscious applications. The CPT-DIN transducers are available in basic and advanced versions, providing OEMs with a choice of cost and functionality options within a DIN rail-mountable 45 x 83.5 x 98.5 mm Euro norm housing.

Avago Technologies has announced the addition of four new high-performance infrared sensor component families. The company is a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for advanced communications, industrial and commercial applications. Avago's ASDL-4xxx, 5xxx and 6xxx are three series of high-performance IR emitter and detector products. Its new APDS-91xx is a family of high-speed reflective proximity sensors.