Products
Ultra-Flat Tact switch has profile of 1.5mm
The new TSS 17-1 series from knitter-switch features a very low profile of just 1.5mm and a body size of 5 x 5mm, making it suitable for applications where space is at a premium. These include portable consumer products such as MP3 players and remote controllers.
Low cost, high performance spectrum analyzers span 3Hz to 26.5GHz
Aeroflex has announced its new 3280 series of 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz spectrum analyzers designed to offer impressive RF and microwave specifications, exceptional connectivity and many ease-of-use features at an affordable price.
Online simulation tool for power management applications
Microchip has announced a Web-based simulation tool for power-management applications. Known as the Mindi simulation tool, the new software enables designers to quickly generate detailed circuit diagrams and specify associated passive components for a variety of power-supply and battery-charger applications.
4x4mm Dual-Band Power Amplifier from Fairchild Saves Space, Extends Range in WLAN Applications
Building upon its established portfolio of WLAN power amplifiers, Fairchild Semiconductor has introduced its FMPA2151, a highly integrated dual-band WLAN power amplifier module optimized to increase performance and reduce PCB board footprint in the latest 802.11a/bg WLAN applications, including notebooks, digital cameras and portable handsets.
NI products meet RoHS directive
National Instruments has announced the release of several products that now comply with the NI Hazardous Substances Reduction initiative, furthering the company’s commitment to meeting high environmental standards. This NI initiative is a voluntary program modelled after the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which restricts the use of harmful substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium in n...
USB Data Acquisition System from National Instruments
National Instruments has announced a new USB-based modular data acquisition system – NI CompactDAQ – a new platform ideal for sensor and electrical measurements on the benchtop, in the field and on the production line.
Rubidium oscillators combine precision with cost benefits
High precision timing components manufactured by Temex Time are now available in the UK from RF & microwave and test equipment specialist, Aspen Electronics of Ruislip. Temex Time, based in Switzerland, is a leading designer and manufacturer of a full range of advanced, low-cost rubidium, smart GPS and multi-reference synchronised clocks, and high-precision test sets.
Compact Desktop 100W Medical Supply
Power Sources Unlimited has announced the MPU100 Series of 100W AC/DC external power supplies. The compact supply measures only 7.4 x 3.52 x 1.79in and features 4000VAC input to output isolation and safety ground leakage current of 0.1mA at 240VAC. Achieved efficiencies are 83% typical and the operating temperature is 0C to 70C, with derating after 50C.
Digitally Programmable Power Management ICs have Nine ULDO Regulators
Semtech has announced its SC905 family of power management ICs for cell phones and multi-function portable devices. These ICs feature nine ultra low dropout (ULDO) regulators capable of sourcing up to 300mA from multiple inputs via an I2C serial interface, offering great design flexibility.
Complete PICMG Micro TCA Systems from Schroff
Schroff has introduced a range of complete systems to meet the requirements of the PICMG MicroTCA standard, which defines a system architecture that allows AdvancedMC mezzanine boards to be plugged directly into a backplane without a carrier board.