Communications

A new GPRS EDGE Modem offering wireless Internet connections at three times the speeds of conventional GSM/GPRS modems has been introduced by TDC. Aimed at security cameras, kiosks and other data intensive remote systems, the Multitech MultiModem EDGE from TDC is also ideal for providing immediate, high speed data connections to mobile workers in the emergency services, transit systems and construction industry. Based on quad-band GSM, and suppli...

Inertial Aerosystems is launching a new range of high performance low cost triaxial analogue accelerometers. Designated the 2460 range, it consists of 8 models that cover full scale accelerations from DC to +/-2g to 400g. These innovative products utilise three orthogonal mounted accelerometers with each axis independently powered. The whole circuit assembly is on a flexible board to help withstand shock, vibration, etc. The unit is enclosed in a...

The conga-BA945 is a COM Express module with type 2 pinout and conforms to the specified COM Express basic size of 95x125 mm². The Intel Atom processor N270 has a clock speed of 1.60 GHz, as well as 512 KB cache and a 533 MHz frontside bus speed.

The PHY1066 equaliser, driver and retimer IC from Phyworks enables host board designers to create 10Gbps Ethernet SFP+ receive and transmit interfaces for ‘direct attach’ passive twin-ax copper cables and 10GBASE-SR optical modules. Its small size, low power and minimal external component count also make it suitable for use in active copper cable assemblies.

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) has introduced XPedite5102, a high-performance short form XMC module targeting Freescale Semiconductor’s MPC 8640D processor. This card comes standard with PCI Express support and Gigabit Ethernet.

Maxim has introduced the MAX13234E-MAX13237E family of RS-232 transceivers. Providing upgraded functionality to Maxim's legacy MAX3224E-MAX3227E RS-232 transceivers, these devices provide the industry's highest data rates (up to 3Mbps), low-voltage logic-level translation, low 1microamp supply current through the AutoShutdown Plus feature, and enhanced ESD protection.

Two new ceramic-packaged transceivers from Texas Instruments enable data communication in high-temperature applications. The devices feature no thermal shutdown, meeting the demanding requirements of oil exploration applications, such as downhole drilling. The SN65HVD11SJD 3.3-V single, half-duplex RS-485 transceiver and the SN65HVD233SJD 3.3-V CAN transceiver are the first two parts for an extended temperature range of -55C to 210C to be release...

The TR3M has been developed by the team of wireless communications experts at Radiometrix. It is high-end multi-channel narrowband transceiver that operates in the European 868MHz band (though custom variants for any 3MHz frequency block from 860-870MHz are available on request). It supports data rates of up to 5kbits/s, and has a usable range of over 500m. Employing a 1200baud dumb modem it allows transmission across 80 different channels.

Texas Instruments has introduced a family of +/- 70V, fault protected RS-485 transceivers that achieve overvoltage protection with no external termination needed. These low-power devices serve as drop-in upgrades to existing RS-485 designs without costly board redesigns. The new half- and full-duplex transceivers simplify design in industrial automation, motor control and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

Analog Devices has introduced the ADF4602-1 transceiver for 3G femtocell base stations that support the UMTS (universal mobile telecommunications system) wireless interface standard for home and office wireless infrastructure equipment. The highly integrated direct conversion transceiver incorporates frequency synthesizers, filters and power management circuitry and can be coupled with ADI’s AD9863 mixed-signal front-end and ADL532x and ADL554x...