Communications

Maxim has introduced the MAX3671/MAX3673 low-jitter, frequency synthesizers with nine phase-aligned LVPECL outputs for high-speed systems. These devices utilize a low-noise VCO and PLL architecture to generate high-frequency (312.5MHz), low-jitter (0.3psRMS) clock signals from a 62.5MHz reference-clock input. Configured through three 4-level control inputs, the MAX3671 simultaneously generates two different frequencies for both Ethernet port cloc...

At this year's VISION show in Stuttgart, Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions (ISS) division will be placing the emphasis on its GigE camera modules and highlighting the technical innovations that the technology enables. The division will also be demonstrating a futuristic computer control technology based on vision systems.

ADLINK Technology, Inc. has announced the Express-ATC, the newest member of its Computer-on-Module (COM) family. The Express-ATC is a Compact COM Express module measuring only 95 x 95 millimeters, and is fully compatible with the Type 2 pin-out of the PICMG COM Express specification. This highly integrated Compact size COM Express™ module is an off-the-shelf building block that is ready to plug into custom-made, application-specific carrier boa...

Pentek’s new Model 7158 data converter is the company’s highest-frequency PMC/XMC transceiver module. The module is well suited for high-speed, wideband applications including remote radar countermeasures, tracking and UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) surveillance. The Model 7158 is a dual-channel, 12-bit 500 MHz data converter that builds upon the company’s proven Model 7156 transceiver technology by extending the A/D sampling rate.

Freescale technology is playing a key role in the development of unified common platforms – programmable solutions for wireless base stations that allow service providers to deploy one technology today and later upgrade to more advanced standards such as LTE or WiMAX with a simple software installation.

Innovative Power Products has introduced its Model IPP-7010, 3dB, 90º hybrid coupler. The coupler operates from 800 to 2500 MHz and will combine two signals up to 200 Watts CW of total output power.

ZMD AG has introduced the ZIOL2401, a high-voltage line driver with IO-Link functionality. The first member of a family of high-voltage line drivers, the chip offers two independent IO-channels that meet the physical layer requirements of sensor and actuator systems used in factory automation applications. The ZIOL2401 combines an advanced two-channel IO-Link driver with a DC-DC converter capable of producing up to 15 volts.

Circuit Design has developed and released the CDP-TX-02E-R and CDP-RX-02E-R radio modules for the US market. The modules are designed for embedding in industrial equipment. The EU version of the modules released earlier has been very well received in the European market.

Belden and Byres Security Inc. (BSI) have announced that they have signed a technology cooperation agreement to jointly launch new products later this year in the area of industrial network security. Utilizing BSI’s expertise in providing practical solutions to protect industry from network and cyber threats, and Belden’s leadership position in the automation market which features the Hirschmann™ line of active devices, the two companies lo...

u-blox has announced the upgrade of its core CMOS technology to u-blox 6. Products based on u-blox 6 will have dramatically reduced power requirements thanks to new intelligent power management features. The innovations enable significantly extended battery life for power-critical GPS applications.