HMI controllers
17 August, 2009Interworld has released the AHM-61x6 series of human machine interface controllers.
Software controller
28 July, 2009Safety-related tasks can now be performed via PC using the Siemens fail-safe software controller for PC-based automation, Simatic WinAC RTX F, a Windows XP or eXP-based controller with an optimised runtime system to process extensive PC applications simultaneously.
Linear Technology step-down controller
28 July, 2009Linear Technology has announced a high reliability grade version of the LTC3824, a 4-60 V input range, low quiescent current, 100% duty step-down DC/DC controller in a small thermally enhanced MSOP-10 package.
Control systems transmitter
17 June, 2009 byMicrostar Laboratories has released a signal interface module transmitter for 4-20 mA current loops, controllable from a PC.
Power factor controller
01 June, 2009 byThe BR7000 series of power factor controllers from Epcos has been developed with an extended range of functions.
Controller chip
01 June, 2009 byDiodes has announced an active ORing controller chip enabling shared power system designers to replace heat-dissipating blocking diodes with high-efficiency MOSFETs.
Signal controllers
01 June, 2009 byMicrochip Technology has announced the first seven next-generation 16-bit dsPIC digital signal controllers for common, multi-loop switchmode power supplies (SMPSs) and other power-conversion applications.
Four-core controller
01 June, 2009 byNational Instruments has introduced the NI PXI-8110 embedded controller, which is said to be the industry’s first 3U quad-core embedded controller for PXI systems.
Power controllers
01 June, 2009 byPractical Control Solutions has released a range of SPR-Pro and TPR-Pro power controllers for industrial heating applications.
Step-down controller
01 June, 2009 byVishay has released a triple-output step-down controller IC designed for power conversion in set-top boxes, base stations, wall adapters, consumer electronics and network intermediate bus DC input supplies.
AEC-7450 embedded controller
01 June, 2009The AEC-7450 is a standalone controller designed for long-life operation and high reliability in rugged environments.
LCD controller
27 April, 2009 byAverLogic has introduced its AL320C analog LCD controller which is suitable for applications such as LCD game screen (PS2/Mini-PS2), camera and DVR system, personal media player, in-car TV and entertainment system, portable TV/DTV and portable DVD player.
Power controller
27 April, 2009 byLinear Technology has introduced the LTC4217, a 2 A integrated Hot Swap controller for protecting low power boards with load supply voltages ranging from 2.9 to 26.5.
Sink/source current DACs
24 April, 2009 byMaxim has introduced the DS4422/DS4424 low-cost, dual-/quad-channel, sink/source current DACs.
Panel potentiometer
24 April, 2009 byVishay has released a low-cost, long-life panel potentiometer with a low-temperature coefficient down to ±150 ppm/°C and 9.6 mm size.