All-optical switching moves closer
26 February, 2010
An ultra-small and fast, electrically pumped all-optical memory on a silicon chip with record low power consumption has been produced by imec and its associated laboratory INTEC at the Ghent University.
3D microchips and super cooling coming
24 February, 2010
A technology for stacking several layers of microprocesssors, which is being developed at EPFL in collaboration with ETHZ and IBM Research, could boost the performance of computer chips by a factor of 10.
LED chip plant opens in Malaysia
23 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Osram Australia Pty Ltd
Two years after breaking ground in July 2007, Osram Opto Semiconductors has built and process-tested what is claimed to be the world's most modern LED chip production plant, in Penang, Malaysia.
Microchip Technology MCP6401/1R/1U operational amplifier
19 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
Microchip has added the MCP6401/1R/1U to its range of operational amplifiers.
Laser cooling
15 February, 2010
Nextreme Thermal Solutions says it has cooled a laser diode in a TO-8 package using an embedded thin-film thermoelectric OptoCooler HV14 module.
Hirschmann RSR DIN rail mount and MACH1000 rackmount ruggedised switches
10 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty Ltd
Belden has introduced the RSR DIN rail mount and MACH1000 rackmount ruggedised switches from Hirschmann.
Vincotech A1084-A, A1084-B, A1035-H GPS receiver/antenna modules
10 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Wireless Components
Richardson Electronics has introduced Vincotech’s A1084-A and A1084-B GPS receiver modules and A1035-H GPS receiver/antenna module.
Texas Instruments coin cell demo for Bluetooth low-energy standard
10 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Texas Instruments Australia Ltd
Texas Instruments has released the claimed world’s first coin cell demo for the Bluetooth low-energy open standard based on the company’s upcoming CC2540 singlemode system-on-chip.
RF Micro Devices push-pull amplifiers for multiple CATV applications
10 February, 2010 | Supplied by: RF Parts Australia Pty Ltd
RF Micro Devices has released a range of push-pull amplifiers for multiple CATV infrastructure applications. The CGA-1518Z and CGA-7718Z amplifiers are suitable for forward path, downstream applications and the CGR-0118Z and CGR-0218Z amplifiers are suitable for return path, upstream applications.
International Rectifier AUIPS2051L and AUIPS2052G 75 V power switches
10 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
International Rectifier has introduced the AUIPS2051L and AUIPS2052G 75 V low-side intelligent power switches for harsh 24 V motor vehicle environments, including truck junction box applications.
MetroSpec Rugged Industrial 12.1-inch Model MS12 1500PC panel PC
10 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
The MetroSpec Rugged Industrial 12.1-inch Model MS12 1500PC panel PC has been designed to operate in harsh conditions while providing viewable and workable data.
WL Gore hydrophobic filters
10 February, 2010 | Supplied by: WL Gore & Associates
WL Gore has released a range of hydrophobic filters for manufacturing bulk high-purity chemicals used in semiconductor and electronics fabrication that are claimed to deliver up to 200% improvement in flow.
Renesas Technology SH7266 and SH7267 MCUs eight versions released
10 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Renesas Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd
Renesas has released eight versions of the SH7266 and SH7267, two 32-bit MCUs with an on-chip SRAM size of 1.5 MB that are intended for embedded applications in the industrial and consumer fields, such as displays for digital audio players or graphical dashboards.
APC Technology KBIM2-IS Qwerty keyboard
10 February, 2010 | Supplied by: APC Technology
APC Technology has extended its range of industrial and military products with the KBIM2-IS Qwerty keyboard with integrated mouse for use in hazardous areas, and available with international IECEX certification.
Murata isolated 1 W single output DC/DC converters
10 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Nu Horizons Electronics Asia Pty Ltd
Murata has released a series of isolated 1 W single output DC/DC converters with good efficiency levels and full-load performance across the industrial temperature range.
