Converter cables
01 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Glyn Ltd Australia
Future Technology Devices has released two serial interface converter cables that incorporate transceivers to facilitate connecting RS422- or RS485-based peripherals to a PC’s USB port.
Cable landing signals cheaper broadband
28 May, 2009
PIPE International's submarine cable, PPC-1, which will run from Sydney to the telecommunications interconnection hub of Guam, has landed at Collaroy in Sydney's northern beaches. The landing is a significant milestone in the $200m project, which, when complete, could lower the cost of broadband and increase its speed.
Cable loss equaliser
27 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
Maxim has introduced the MAX7474, claimed to be the first adaptive equaliser for composite video over twisted-pair cables.
PCB connector
27 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd
With the Smash connector range, Amphenol provides a reliable solution for SEM form E factor modules.
Terminal block
27 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Tyco Electronics - Automotive Division
The high-power terminal block on 15 mm pitch from Tyco provides high-current capacity of up to 125 A and 1000 V in a compact board-mounting configuration.
Gateways and adapters
27 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Dominion Electronics
Digi International has released industrial-grade versions of the ConnectPort X3 gateway and XBee adapters.
Coax adapters
27 April, 2009 | Supplied by: ASD Technology Pty Ltd
ASD Technology has released the 1.85 V connector waveguide to coax adapters from Flann Microwave which extend the range to cover bands within the 34 to 72 GHz frequency range. Typical return loss is \>23 dB.
PCB connectors
27 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Active Components (NZ) Ltd
A range of Eurostyle PCB connectors includes more than 50 designs or housing styles of plugs, headers and fixed terminal blocks that are fully RoHS compliant.
Sealed circular systems
27 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Samtec ANZ
Samtec has expanded its IP68-rated AccliMate sealed circular cable plug and receptacle systems with the addition of size 10 shell versions of its power, high-density Tiger Eye and mini USB sealed circulars.
Unregulated adapters
24 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty Ltd
Phihong has released an extended range of unregulated switching adapters.
Universal adapter
24 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty Ltd
Phihong has expanded its adapter range with an 18 W, 3-wire input 48 VDC output version.
Thermal connectors
17 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronics
Recording temperatures plays an increasingly important role in engineering and high-precision temperature probes and evaluation devices are used.
Enhanced DIN connectors
17 April, 2009 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty Ltd
Erni Electronics has redesigned its right-angle female DIN connectors for daughter card applications.
Plug adapter
17 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty Ltd
Phihong has expanded its adapter range with an 8 W version featuring interchangeable interface plugs and a micro-USB output connector.
USB 2.0 connections
17 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd
Amphenol has released its first full range of USB 2.0 connections for harsh environments. The USB A connectors have now been joined by USB B cables and connectors (to link up peripherals).
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