http://www.electronicsweekly.com/ElectronicsWeekly.com - Analysis, research, reviews, opinions and news provided by the journalists of ElectronicsWeeklyen-gbCopyright Reed Business Information 2006http://www.electronicsweekly.com/images/ew-logo.gifhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/14430Electronics WeeklyFri, 18 Jul 2008 08:12:00 GMT60http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/18/20245/fairchild-logic-gate-optocouplers-that-isolate-control-circuitry.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/18/20245/fairchild-logic-gate-optocouplers-that-isolate-control-circuitry.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsFairchild Semiconductor's latest optocouplers, the FOD0721, FOD0720 and FOD0710, are logic gate optocouplers that isolate the logic control circuitry from the transceiver at the bus interface level. The devices are designed for high noise immunity and 25Mbit/s data speeds. They are qualified according to the UL1577 standard. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:12:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/18/20244/curtiss-wright-rvl+-common-api-platform-for-radar-and-video-processing-subsystems.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/18/20244/curtiss-wright-rvl+-common-api-platform-for-radar-and-video-processing-subsystems.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsCurtiss-Wright Controls has introduced a common API platform which it claims will speed up the integration of radar and video processing subsystems, RVL+,Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:07:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/18/20243/hittite-microwave-gaas-phemt-sp4t-mmic-switch.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/18/20243/hittite-microwave-gaas-phemt-sp4t-mmic-switch.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsHittite Microwave has a GaAs pHEMT SP4T (single pole, four throw) MMIC Switch which is suitable for automotive, industrial sensors, test and measurement, microwave radio and military and space applications from DC to 18GHz.Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:01:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/17/20242/semtech-tclamp-3302n-3.3v-low-capacitance-tvs-device.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/17/20242/semtech-tclamp-3302n-3.3v-low-capacitance-tvs-device.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsSemtech's TClamp 3302N, a 3.3V, low-capacitance TVS device is available from Solid State Supplies and is designed to protect high-speed interfaces such as Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet transceivers from cable discharge, ESD and lightning threats.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/17/20241/vero-veronex-handheld-case-takes-standard-wide-displays.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/17/20241/vero-veronex-handheld-case-takes-standard-wide-displays.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsVero Technologies has introduced a new size in its Veronex handheld case range which will accept industry character and dot matrix standard display modules.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/17/20240/vishay-white-power-leds-in-a-clcc-2-flat-ceramic-package.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/17/20240/vishay-white-power-leds-in-a-clcc-2-flat-ceramic-package.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsVishay is offering white power LEDs in a CLCC-2 flat ceramic package. Thermal resistance is 20K/W and optical power ranges from 9000mcd to 18000mcd for thermal-sensitive applications. Height profile is 0.75mm.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:28:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/17/20239/emerson-network-power-non-patient-contact-100-150w-ac-dc-power-supply.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/17/20239/emerson-network-power-non-patient-contact-100-150w-ac-dc-power-supply.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsEmerson Network Power has a 100-150W AC-DC power supply that has both non-patient contact and non-patient critical medical safety approvals, the LPS103-M.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/17/20237/toshiba-electronics-tb6588fg-evaluation-board-speeds-motor-drive-development.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/17/20237/toshiba-electronics-tb6588fg-evaluation-board-speeds-motor-drive-development.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsNew platform combines integrated IC with hardware needed to rapidly create fully operational motor drive.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:43:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20238/renesas-technology-r8ctiny-series-16-bit-mcus-grow-by-36-models.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20238/renesas-technology-r8ctiny-series-16-bit-mcus-grow-by-36-models.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsRenesas Technology Europe has announced the addition of a total of 36 new models (72 type names) in 12 groups featuring enhanced functions and higher package pin counts. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:11:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20236/national-instruments-diadem-11.0-expands-test-data-management-and-visualisation.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20236/national-instruments-diadem-11.0-expands-test-data-management-and-visualisation.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsNational Instruments DIAdem 11.0 is the latest version of the interactive software for managing, analysing and reporting test data. The software adds features to simplify high-channel-count system visualisation and improve productivity.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:34:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20235/cml-innovative-technologies-based-leds-provide-uniform-brightness.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20235/cml-innovative-technologies-based-leds-provide-uniform-brightness.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsNew based LEDs from CML-IT provide uniform brightness regardless of supply voltage.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:08:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20234/peregrine-semiconductor-e9309-ultracmos-extends-rad-hard-prescaler-line.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20234/peregrine-semiconductor-e9309-ultracmos-extends-rad-hard-prescaler-line.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsPeregrine Semiconductor's PE9309 UltraCMOS Prescaler is aimed rad-hard space/satellite, high-performance military and hi-rel commercial infrastructure applications. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:44:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20233/avago-technologies-apds-9008-miniature-surface-mount-ambient-light-photo-sensor.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20233/avago-technologies-apds-9008-miniature-surface-mount-ambient-light-photo-sensor.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsAvago Technologies has announced a low cost miniature surface mount ambient light photo sensor for controlling display backlighting in a wide range of portable electronic applications. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:50:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20232/anderson-power-products-powerpole-t-pak-two-way-electrical-splitter.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20232/anderson-power-products-powerpole-t-pak-two-way-electrical-splitter.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsAnderson Power Products, a manufacturer of high power interconnect products, offers a new addition to its Power Pak Series with the introduction of its Powerpole T-Pak. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:45:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20231/sl-power-ault-pw183-gigabit-plus-external-power-supply-for-power-over-ethernet-applications.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20231/sl-power-ault-pw183-gigabit-plus-external-power-supply-for-power-over-ethernet-applications.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsSL Power Electronics, designer and manufacturer of AC/DC internal and external power supplies, has the next-generation single port power injectors for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), Gigabit-compatible applications (10/100/1000 MbPS data rates) with power up to 32W (model dependent). Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:10:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20230/omron-xf3a-xf3b-xf2w-and-xf2k-ultra-slim-fpc-connectors.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/16/20230/omron-xf3a-xf3b-xf2w-and-xf2k-ultra-slim-fpc-connectors.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsOmron Components Europe has released four ultra low profile FPC connector models. All feature Omron's rotary backlock mechanism that gives reliable termination in fewer production steps.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/15/20229/cypress-cy14b102-2mbit-and-cy14b108-8mbit-nvsrams.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/15/20229/cypress-cy14b102-2mbit-and-cy14b108-8mbit-nvsrams.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsCypress Semiconductor has introduced 2-Mbit and 8-Mbit non-volatile static random access memories (nvSRams), extending Cypress's nvSRam portfolio from 16-Kbit to 8-Mbit.Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:39:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/15/20228/allegro-microsystems-europe-a4935-automotive-grade-3-phase-mosfet-pre-driver-ic.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/15/20228/allegro-microsystems-europe-a4935-automotive-grade-3-phase-mosfet-pre-driver-ic.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsThe A4935 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is an automotive-grade 3-phase MOSFET pre-driver IC targeted at automotive and industrial applications. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/15/20227/schroff-advancedtca-carriers-get-hot-swap-handle.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/15/20227/schroff-advancedtca-carriers-get-hot-swap-handle.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsSchroff has introduced a hot-swap-capable handle for the insertion and withdrawal of AdvancedTCA carriers and MicroTCA mid-size modules.Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:05:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/15/20226/digi-gateways-and-adapters-support-zigbee-network-design.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/15/20226/digi-gateways-and-adapters-support-zigbee-network-design.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsDigi International has introduced a number of gateways, adapters and development kits that are compatible with its existing XBee and XBee-PRO 802.15.4 embedded RF modules.Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/14/20225/bvm-embedded-mini-itx-motherboard-for-advanced-digital-media.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/14/20225/bvm-embedded-mini-itx-motherboard-for-advanced-digital-media.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsThe LV-66A Mini-ITX format embedded motherboard from BVM is designed for applications in digital entertainment devices such as set-top boxes, kiosks and media centres. Interestingly, it can also be used as a point-of-sale engine or in an ATM application. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:28:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/14/20224/murata-ferrite-beads-for-emi-filter-applications.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/14/20224/murata-ferrite-beads-for-emi-filter-applications.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsMurata has introduced ferrite beads for EMI filter applications in DC power lines, that are available in the 01005 size (0.4x0.2x0.2mm). They are capable of wide frequency range attenuation, typically 30MHz to several hundred MHz.Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:23:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/14/20223/ims-connector-rf-coaxial-locking-push-pull-n-type-connectors.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/14/20223/ims-connector-rf-coaxial-locking-push-pull-n-type-connectors.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsAvailable from Quadrant is the SnapN, a new family of RF-coaxial connectors from IMS Connector Systems. The connectors are locking push-pull N type connectors that are backward compatible with all standard N type connectors. They have a low engagement force of 30N.Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:20:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/14/20222/ge-fanuc-mezzanine-card-for-dsp-applications.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/14/20222/ge-fanuc-mezzanine-card-for-dsp-applications.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsGE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has introduced a mezzanine card incorporating a Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA which is designed for digital signal processing (DSP) applications in ground mobile, airborne fixed- and rotary wing and naval applications including radar, sonar, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and image processing.Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:17:00 GMThttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/14/20221/rohde-schwarz-application-firmware-for-wimax-mimo-measurements.htmhttp://www.electronicsweekly.com/Products/2008/07/14/20221/rohde-schwarz-application-firmware-for-wimax-mimo-measurements.htmeditorial@electronicsweekly.comNewsRohde & Schwarz has added a suite of application firmware for Wimax MIMO measurements in line with IEEE 802.16e-2005. The FSQ-K94 option is designed to run on the FSQ and FSG signal¬ analysers.Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:06:00 GMT