Packaging power modules for electric vehicles
15 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Semikron Danfoss
The wind power and electric vehicle markets today require power modules with high power density, high reliability and mechanical, thermal and electrical ruggedness. These requirements are best met by solder-free pressure contact technology. In a next step, wire bonds will be replaced by a flex foil to overcome today’s limitations on power cycling fatigue.
Benefits of high-power RF generators
15 March, 2010 by John S Hansen*, Senior Applications Engineer, Agilent Technologies
In RF testing, an essential attribute of every RF signal generator is the maximum output power it can supply to a device under test (DUT) while maintaining spectral purity and level accuracy. The ability to deliver a pure, accurate signal at +25 dBm or greater not only ensures improved measurement accuracy but also enables testing of extreme or unusual operating conditions.
Aerospace & Defence Products 212 series incandescent indicator
11 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Aerospace & Defence Products
The 212 series T1¾ sized, (LES E5) Lilliput Edison screw-style incandescent replacement indicator has a high-intensity LED element in a range of colours and voltages.
Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC8795V intelligent embedded module
10 March, 2010 | Supplied by: http://www.m2mconnectivity.com.au
Designed for HSPA networks, the AirPrime MC8795V intelligent embedded module offers quad-band 850, 900, 1900 and 2100 MHz frequency band support, enabling users to expand into new geographical markets.
Graphene gives gold ‘snowflakes’
09 March, 2010
In an effort to make graphene more useful in electronics applications, Kansas State University engineers made a discovery - gold ‘snowflakes’ on graphene.
Polymer microneedles for blood extraction
09 March, 2010
Imec has made hollow, out-of-plane microneedles with a height of 1540 µm and an aspect ratio exceeding 100. The needles are made from a polymer (SU-8) and the process is repeatable.
ABB E250 range of latching relays
03 March, 2010 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The E250 range of latching relays is suitable for applications where a simple method of sequencing is required and offers a changeover of contact position after an impulse signal from a pushbutton.
MEN XM1L ESMexpress board
03 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Dominion Electronics
The XM1L is MEN’s latest ESMexpress board. It is controlled by the Atom XL processor, which is qualified for the industrial temperature range.
Marvell Armada family of processors
03 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
Marvell has announced the Armada family of processors designed specifically for next-generation ARM instruction set smartphones, smartbooks, consumer and embedded devices and displays.
Microchip Technology 32-bit MCU families
03 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Microchip Technology Australia
Microchip Technology has released three new families of microcontrollers that provide up to 128 KB of RAM and various connectivity options, including 10/100 Mbps ethernet, two CAN2.0b controllers, USB host, device and OTG, and six UART, five I2C and four SPI ports.
IEI AFL-F08A 8-inch flat-bezel panel PC
03 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
IEI’s 8″ panel is a full-flat surface touch-screen PC that includes all necessary input/output interfaces to control any subsystem or automation hardware. The AFL-F08A can be integrated into any environment. The front panel is IP64 compliant.
Semikron low-inductance 1200 V Semitrans IGBT module
03 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Semikron Danfoss
Semikron has introduced its latest low-inductance 1200 V Semitrans IGBT module series for use in AC/DC converters in the 20-300 kW power range.
Multicard Australia multi-application card
03 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Multicard Australia
Multicard Australia has launched a combination of different high-frequency contactless technologies on a single IC.
Powerbox PB315 high-efficiency converter
03 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Powerbox Australia Pty Ltd
Powerbox has designed a high-efficiency converter to supply locomotive headlights. The dual output PB315 replaces dropping resistors currently used to dim incandescent headlights on locomotives.
Linear LTC3855 synchronous step-down DC/DC controller
03 March, 2010 | Supplied by: element14
Linear has introduced the LTC3855, a dual-output high-efficiency (up to 95%) synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with multiphase operation, differential output voltage sensing and integrated phase-lock loop (PLL) synchronisation.
