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Temperature sensors aim to improve safety in plants
To ensureoperational safety in power plants and grids, Optocon has introduced a variety offibre optic temperature measuring devices and temperature sensors for temperature monitoring in oil-filled power transformers.With ahigh system accuracy of +/-0,2°C andfast sampling rates per channel, the FOTEMPTrafotemperature signal conditioner offersreliable real-time temperature results.
Understanding sensors within a fluid control system
Very little can be achieved withoutraw data supplied by sensors in today's fluid control systems. These sensors can help facilitate a variety of tasks from displaying process information and performing control functions to operating alarms, but each one has to communicate information to a process controller. Bürkert's Kieran Bennett looks at the range of sensors available, the different technologies used in their design and how the applicati...
LXI, PXI solutions on parade at AUTOTEST
LXI and PXI switching solutions will take centre stage on Pickering Interfaces stand at AUTOTEST 2014 (Sept 16-18, St. Louis). For their PXI range, Pickering will feature new and updated products, including an addition to their PXI medium-density switch matrix range — a new 32x4 signal insertion and monitor matrix with switched loop-thru for simplified connection of digital I/O.
Digital attenuator offered as bare die or in PQFN package
Richardson RFPD has availability and full design support capabilities for a new wideband, 6-bit digital attenuator from M/A-COM Technology Solutions. The MAAD-011021 is offered in both bare die and in a 3 mm PQFN package, operating from DC–40 GHz (an industry first for a 6-bit digital attenuator) and DC–30 GHz, respectively.
Modular C–band to KA-band antennas reduce installation time
A range of C–band to KA-band antennas, available in a range of reflector sizes, has been released by Luso Microwave. The antennas' modular design, the company claims, reduces installation time, cut costs and adds flexibility to microwave satellite networks. KA band installations also benefit from the modular design, making set-ups financially viable for cost-sensitive commercial applications.
RF Rotary Joint with low insertion loss is released
A series of RF Rotary Joints claimed to be compact in design, with VSWR, low insertion loss and minimal variation, have beenreleased by Fairview Microwave. The series includessingle-channel/single-axis and single-channel/multi-axis RF Rotary Joints, withoperating frequency ranging from 0 to 18GHz depending on the model.
Component model libraries offered free to new users
Agilent Technologies says that the Modelithics COMPLETE Library of RF and microwave component model libraries is available free of charge for six months to Genesys 2014 users new to Modelithics. The Modelithics COMPLETE Library contains Global Models that represent entire RLC component families as compact models with layout attributes, pad de-embedding capability, and offer scaling of part-value, substrate type and thickness, and solder pad geome...
Diamond Microwave launches ultra-compact 2 – 6GHz GaN SSPA
Diamond Microwave is extending its range of GaN-based solid-state power amplifiers (SSPA) to include a 2 - 6GHz model that can be operated in either pulsed or CW mode.
2.4GHz transceiver enables three year battery life for HIDs
Featuring a 2Mbps data rate to speed transmitting and receiving, Cypress Semiconductor has announced 2.4GHz WirelessUSB radio-on-a-chip. The WirelessUSB NX transceiver enables up to three years of battery life for wireless mice, keyboards, trackpads, remote controls and other HIDs (Human Interface Devices).
Isola responds to the shortages of RF substrates
In response to the shortages of RF substrates, Isola has announced that it has increased production of itsRF-related materials andwill offera conversion service for PCB manufacturers of RF and millimeter-wave applications. The company claim that while other laminate suppliers have extendedtheir lead-times to as long as 12 weeks, it's materialsare in stock and ready to ship.