Advantech ASMB-310IR server board
14 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
Advantech has introduced the ASMB-310IR, a DP server board with CEB form factor that fits into both standard and smaller industrial-grade chassis for broad use among applications, such as medical imaging, industrial control and automation equipment, digital surveillance, and military simulators.
Hybrid spintronic chips come closer
10 June, 2011
Researchers have created what is claimed to be the first electronic circuit to merge traditional inorganic semiconductors with organic ‘spintronics’ - devices that use the spin of electrons to read, write and manipulate data.
Tri-Gate transistor set to storm industry
10 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Intel Australia Pty Ltd
Intel has announced what it calls a significant breakthrough in the evolution of the transistor, the microscopic building block of modern electronics.
Understanding and comparing IGBT module datasheets
10 June, 2011 by Dr Arendt Wintrich, application manager, Semikron | Supplied by: Semikron Danfoss
This might sound somewhat overdone but comparing IGBT modules using datasheets is not as easy as it might appear. A rough comparison can, of course, be made using the component blocking voltage (VCES, eg, 1200) and the nominal current (ICnom = 100, 200 A …).
Crystek CVCO55CC-2515-2530 VC oscillator
31 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Wireless Components
Crystek’s CVCO55CC-2515-2530 VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) operates from 2515 to 2530 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.3 to 4.7. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -116 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz offset and has good linearity. Output power is typically +4.5 dBm.
Kontron KTLX800/pITX Pico-ITX single board computer
31 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Kontron Australia Pty Ltd
Kontron has released the 2.5″ Pico-ITX SBC KTLX800/pITX, with the AMD Geode LX800 processor, that combines maximum cost and power efficiency with interfaces tailored to the needs of industrial automation and test and measurement.
Vishay voltage dividers range
31 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty Ltd
Vishay has released a series of thin film, moulded, dual-in-line resistor voltage dividers featuring a close ratio tolerance of ±0.05%, ratio stability characteristics of ±0.015% at 2000 hours and +70°C, and tight TCR tracking of ±5 ppm/°C.
IEI Technology PC/104 single board computer
30 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
IEI Technology has released the PC/104 SBC featuring Atom D525 processor and DDR3 support. The dual-core processor provides an increased speed of 1.8 GHz and supports 800 MHz DDR3 memory.
IEI Technology ECN-581A multimedia box range
29 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
IEI Technology has introduced the ECN-581A series, including the ECN-581A-QM57 dual DVI display multimedia box and the ECN-581A-R10-D5251 and ECN-581A-R10-HM551 embedded compact chassis for the NANO series. The QM57 delivers enhanced visual performance with its new-generation Intel Core i5-520M mobile processor and mobile Intel QM57 Express Chipset.
Diodes ZXCT11xx series low-power, high-side current monitors
27 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
With an operating current of 3 µA, the ZXCT11xx series of low-power, high-side current monitors from Diodes provides accurate, high-efficiency measurement of load current in motor drive, overload protection and safety applications.
Jaycar 24 V-12 V DC-DC converter 5A with USB
27 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Jaycar Electronics Pty Ltd
For those with a 24 V vehicle such as a truck or bus, finding accessories like chargers and power supplies that run off 24 V can be near impossible. This device converts 24 VDC to 12 VDC so that normal car accessories designed for 12 V vehicles can be used.
Kontron KISS 4U KTC-5520 transportation rackmount server
26 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Kontron Australia Pty Ltd
The KISS 4U KTC-5520 transportation rackmount server is specifically designed to handle passenger infotainment applications used in trains. With long-term availability, this application-ready standard platform combines up to two Intel Xeon 5600 series processors with remote management functionality. It is also compliant with the rail standards of EN 50155, EN 50121 and EN 60068.
International Rectifier AUIRL7732S2/AUIRL7736M2 motor vehicle MOSFET
26 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
International Rectifier has introduced a motor vehicle DirectFET2 power MOSFET chipset optimised for DC-DC applications used in internal combustion engine cars, and hybrid and electric vehicles.
Vishay AS1Px standard/AR1Px fast/AU1Px ultrafast rectifier range
26 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty Ltd
Vishay has introduced nine series of low-profile, surface-mount standard, fast and ultrafast avalanche rectifiers with 20 MJ EAS avalanche capability and forward currents up to 4 A in SMPC packages.
GE Intelligent Platforms DSP280 multiprocessor
25 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the DSP280 rugged dual-socket quad-core 6U VPX multiprocessor, designed to meet the real-time demands of applications such as ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance), radar, sonar and image and sensor processing.
