Electronics Products | Mobile Phonews | iPhones | Reviews: February 2008

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Omron introduces 1x64 splitter planar waveguide

Omron Components Business - Europe has extended its range of compact bi-directional PLC splitter modules for Passive Optical Networks with a new 1x64 version. Omron P1C planar waveguide devices are suitable for FTTx Passive Optical Networks, DWDM and CWDM systems, optical cable...

TI expands application chips beyond phones

Texas Instruments Inc (TXN.N: Quote, Profile , Research) unveiled new application chips on Tuesday that can be used in everything from music players to medical equipment, with an aim of expanding its business beyond the cell phone chip market.TI, which faces competition from Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O: Quote, Profile , Research) in the...

Closed-loop digital-input Class D amp is industry’s first

Architecture improves sound quality, reduces power demands, and lowers audio subsystem cost Claimed to be the first closed-loop digital-input Class D amplifier, the TAS5706 improves sound quality and lowers system cost by relaxing power supply performance requirements....

Tyco Electronics RN73 high stability precision chip resistors

The RN73 series of high stability precision chip resistors from Tyco Electronics has been extended to offer resistance tolerances down to 0.01 per cent, which means the devices are up to 10 times more accurate than previously available versions. The resistors are available in a choice of packages, down to 0402 case size. Standard package...

STMicroelectronics VD6725 small 2megapixel optical-format imaging sensor

STMicroelectronics has introduced its smallest single-chip 2megapixel camera sensor for mobile applications. The VD6725 is a 1/5-inch optical-format imaging sensor, with an active pixel array of 1600x1200 (UXGA), image processor and camera control functions on a single chip. It is designed to fit in phone camera modules smaller than 6x6x3.8mm...

National Instruments USB-5132/5133 digitisers and USB-4065 digital multimeter

National Instruments has announced the release of the NI USB-5132/5133 digitisers and the NI USB-4065 6½-digit digital multimeter (DMM). These instruments feature bus-powered and plug-and-play operation and they are also shipped with the LabVIEW SignalExpress LE interactive measurement workbench for acquiring, analysing and presenting data,...

International Rectifier triple output DC-DC power converters

International Rectifier has introduced a range of triple output DC-DC power converters, the Mx series, designed for space applications powering specific RF communication satellite applications. The Mx series converters can be configured to meet a range of spacecraft power bus voltages, varying output load requirements, and telemetry needs,...

Friday, February 22, 2008

Amazing Minaturized 'SIDECAR' Drives Webb Telescope's Signal

This is an artist's conception of what JWST will look like in space. (Credit: NASA) These components, called a "SIDECAR" have been miniaturized from a volume of about one cubic meter (35.3 cubic feet) to a small integrated circuit. SIDECAR ASIC means "System for Image Digitization,...

MLCC is first with settable ESR

Stabilizes ESR values and controls circuit impedance in power applications A multilayer ceramic chip capacitor featuring a novel internal structure is presented as the industry's first to allows ESR values to be set to any value within a specified range—stabilizing ESR values...

Peregrine Semiconductor unveils antenna tuning switch

Peregrine Semiconductor, a supplier of high-performance RF CMOS and mixed-signal communications ICs, today unveiled the UltraCMOS PE42641 SP4T antenna tuning switch delivering an unparalleled IMD performance of -110 dBm, making it ideal for converged designs requiring high linearity and low distortion. A variety of emerging...

Knitter-Switch presents versatile rotary coded switch series

A new series of rotary coded switches designed for a variety of control and automation system applications is announced by knitter-switch. The 60000 Series is available in a variety of formats and codings and can be supplied with or without a shaft. Designed as a drop-in replacement for Hartmann's PT65 Series, the 60000 Series switches...

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Sony Walkman NWZ-A820 Series: Video MP3 with Bluetooth Stereo

iPod, what iPod? Looking at the new Sony Walkman NWZ-A820 Series, I'd bet there'll be many who'd jump over the fence if the A810 didn't convince them. This new line of video mp3 players with Bluetooth stereo seems like a hit in the making. The large, clear 2.4" QVGA screen ensures...

Handheld calibrator suits process-control ops

Able to perform source/measure functions, the CA150 handheld calibrator can serve as a multifunction calibration platform for process control, eliminating the need for multiple instruments, such as a standard generator, dial resistor, and multimeter. The CE-compliant unit...

Avago 10 Gb/s Ethernet SFP+ SR optical transceiver launched

Avago Technologies today announced availability of the 10 Gb/s Ethernet SFP+ SR (short reach) optical transceiver. The company is a leading supplier of interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. Shipping in production volumes, Avago's 850 nm VCSEL-based 10 Gb/s AFBR-700SDZ SFP+ (small form-factor...

Linear dual full-bridge Piezo driver launched

Linear Technology announces the LT3572, a highly integrated dual full-bridge Piezo driver, capable of driving two Piezo motors at up to 40V. Each Piezo driver and the boost converter can be independently turned on or off. This design topology makes the LT3572 ideal for dual axis image stabilization as well as auto focus and...

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Transceiver claims first true “flexible radio”

The SEQ7400 HEDGE RF transceiver has been verified to support HSUPA, TD-SCDMA, S-Band, and GMR satellite specifications via extensive testing, making it the first true "flexible radio." The SEQ7400 is based on the company's patented FullSpectra architecture, which includes...

50-W dc/dc converter powers railway

The RWY 50-72/48 is a rugged, dc/dc converter designed for operation in railways and other harsh environments. The 50-W, single output converter delivers 48 Vdc and accepts an input voltage of 72 Vdc (42 to 110 Vdc range). It has an I/O configuration based on a field-proven...

Tiny 5-Mpixel chip works in low light without flash

1/4-in.-format device provides the high performance, small size, and low price desired for next-generation cell phones and handheld devices Employing new color filtering technology unveiled last summer (Electronic Products, July 2007, p. 23 http://www.electronicproducts.com/ShowPage1.asp?FileName=olrc01.jul2007.html),...

Alfalight high-brightness 30W 808nm fibre laser pump sources

New from Alfalight, and available from Pacer, is the AC3-808B and AC3-808BW series of high-brightness 30W 808nm fibre laser pump sources based on high-reliability single-emitter (SE) laser diodes. New from Alfalight, and available from Pacer, is the AC3-808B and AC3-808BW series of high-brightness 30W 808nm fibre laser pump sources...

Linear high side power monitor launched

Linear Technology introduces the LTC4151, a high side power monitor that measures current and input voltages from 7V to 80V. The LTC4151 utilizes an internal 12-bit ADC to continuously measure both high side current and input voltage to give a true power reading. The LTC4151 replaces prior solutions that use costly current sense...

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Li-ion battery charger IC offers superior accuracy

Three power management ICs can be factory-customized to support a multitude of applications A family of Li-ion battery charger ICs claims the industry's highest performance and accuracy to meet the exacting needs of Li-ion batteries for the portable consumer electronics market....

3D EDA tool targets antenna system design

The Antenna Modeling Design System (AMDS) full-wave 3-D electromagnetic (EM) modeling and simulation software contains a scripting feature for performance optimization and automation of complex designs such as patch array antennas, allowing designers to fine-tune antennas for...

Aerco DC fan designed for high cooling applications

A new high performance ADDA DC fan from Aerco has been produced in the larger frame size of 127 x 127 x 38mm to meet the high cooling requirements of modern computer server equipment and other high density equipment cabinets. The AD1324HB produces 110.3 litres/sec (242 CFM) in free air at nominal voltage and a maximum static pressure of 15.75...

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Metro network device connects 10GbE Ethernet

XAUI-to-XFI 10G LAN/WAN/OTN framer/mapper/PHY device targets optical networks Enabling metro Ethernet equipment to connect directly to 10GbE/OTN optical networks, the PEMAQUID S19258 framer/mapper/PHY device targets line cards in carrier-grade switches/routers, 10GbE/OC-192...

Eddy-current tester handles coils, probes

For nondestructive testing of magnetic and nonmagnetic materials, the MultiMac multimode eddy current tester works with both encircling/sector test coils and test probes. The Windows-based system can have up to eight test channels and offers a selection of test parameters and...

Vishay presents power metal strip resistors

Vishay Intertechnology today announced two new high-temperature, surface-mount Power Metal Strip resistors that are the industrys first such devices in the 3921 and 5931 case sizes to offer an operating temperature range of 65°C to +275°C. The proprietary construction of the new WSLT3921 and WSLT5931 devices incorporates a solid metal...

Linear presents six-channel supply monitor

Linear Technology introduces the LTC2932, a six-channel supply monitor that includes separate open-drain voltage comparator outputs for individual supply monitoring. The LTC2932 is designed for monitoring network servers, telecom and industrial equipment with numerous supply voltage rails. An external resistive divider between a bandgap...

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Analog signal-conditioning chip simplifies design process

Analog bridge sensor conditioner connects directly to the piezoresistive sensor to provide analog calibration, temperature compensation, and amplification The MBSTC-02 signal-conditioning chip is offered as the first active analog circuit incorporating the company's passive,...

Strategic Test 16-channel data acquisation cards for PCI express

Strategic Test has announced two new 250 kHz 16-bit data acquisition cards for PCI Express. The UF2e-4721 has 16 analog inputs and the UF2e-4020 has 8 channels. Unique features include the options for dual-timebase sampling, synchronous digital inputs, asynchronous digital I/O and the possibility to synchronize up to 4336 channels. Drivers...

Clare Instruments' all-in-one bench-top high voltage wiring analyser

An all-in-one bench-top high voltage wiring analyser from electrical safety testing specialists Clare Instruments is designed for HiPot testing up to 1500Vdc/1067Vac within production test environments. The instrument incorporates a PC with flash memory and eight digital I/0. Up to 128-point testing can be carried out with the Horizon II....

Zetex drivers meet demands of next generation LEDs

A family of three flexible LED Drivers from Zetex Semiconductors provides designers with the performance needed by the next generation of high brightness LEDs. The ZXLD132X inductive DC-DC converter series drive single or multiple LEDs with currents from 700mA through to 1.5A, in buck, boost and buck/boost configurations. ...

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Sony Ericsson to make Windows Mobile phones

Sony Ericsson (6758.T: Quote, NEWS , Research) (ERICb.ST: Quote, Profile , Research) and Microsoft (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile , Research) will cooperate in making smartphones, with the first Sony Ericsson handset based on the Windows Mobile operating system on sale by the end of the year.The world's fourth-biggest cell-phone maker...

Backplane connector replaces standard VHDM-HSD part

Delivers 10-dB lower crosstalk and scales to date rates in excess of 10 Gbits/s An upgrade to the company's industry-standard VHDM-HSD platform, the eHSD high-speed backplane connector delivers up to 10-dB lower crosstalk than that previous version and is scalable to data...

Powersolve introduces PSL400BP range of baseplate cooled AC/DC units

With designers looking for high power, conduction-cooled power supplies, Powersolve has introduced the PSL400BP range of baseplate cooled AC/DC units. These power supplies are designed to offer single outputs of 5V, 12V, 24V or 48V DC with output power up to 400W. The input range is wide at 85 to 264VAC, 47 to 63Hz and all models feature...

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Cable and backplane drivers top 6 Gbits/s

Adaptive equalizers come with 4, 8, and 12 channels The M21030 cable and M21451 backplane 6.5-Gbit/s four-channel active adaptive equalizers are presented as yielding superior transmission quality, via an independent equalizer and driver with programmable output swing...

Micro-Robotics embedded system starter kit launched

Micro-Robotics, the Cambridge based manufacturer of off-the-shelf embedded control systems, is introducing a starter kit with touchscreen display. The kit consists of a Hitachi 5.7in. QVGA (320 x 240) monochrome display, a model that sets the standard for this type of unit, with an integral 4-wire resistive touch screen and driver board....

Friday, February 08, 2008

Continuous-Time Sigma-Delta ADC

The ADC12EU050 is a high-speed, continuous-time sigma-delta ADC (analogue-to-digital-converter) device. This eight-channel, 12-bit, 50Msample/s data converter chip offers users an alias-free sample bandwidth up to 25MHz, while consuming 350mW, 30% less than most competing pipeline...

Shear Ingenuity: Tweaking The Conductivity Of Nanotube Composites

New measurements by scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have uncovered an intriguing wrinkle. For a given CNT concentration, the electrical properties of the composite can be tuned from being a conductor to a non-conductor simply by changing processing conditions—basically how fast the polymer flows. Carbon...

Micro-Robotics embedded system starter kit launched

Micro-Robotics, the Cambridge based manufacturer of off-the-shelf embedded control systems, is introducing a starter kit with touchscreen display. The kit consists of a Hitachi 5.7in. QVGA (320 x 240) monochrome display, a model that sets the standard for this type of unit, with an integral 4-wire resistive touch screen and driver board....

Lattice FPGA provides high-speed glueless interface

Lattice Semiconductor has introduced its LatticeECP2 and LatticeECP2M FPGA interface reference design supporting the Texas Instruments' ADS6000 family of analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs). The FPGAs will provide a high-speed glueless interface capable of acquiring 14-bit ADC data at rates up to 120Msample/s from the two to...

SST targets entry level handsets with ComboMemory series

SST (Silicon Storage Technology) announced the 34WA Series of 1.8V ComboMemory products, the latest additions to the Company's family of high-performance flash memory/RAM combination memory products. The 34WA Series supports functions and features new to SST's ComboMemory family, including burst-mode operation for faster performance and address/data...

Battery fuel gauges target mobile Internet devices

System- and pack-side impedance-track fuelgauge ICs simplify power management design The bq27510 and the bq27540 battery fuel gauge devices with integrated low-dropout (LDOs) regulators are designed for smart phones, mobile Internet devices, and media players with embedded...

Analog Devices announces digitally programmable variable gain amplifier

Analog Devices today introduced a digitally programmable VGA (variable gain amplifier) with transmit driver that sets a new standard of performance for driving signals over power lines, cables, and other applications with low impedance. The AD8260 operates on a single 3.3-V power supply and has a transmit driver that produces ±200-mA...

Linear step-down DC/DC converter in 3mm x 3mm DFN

Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT1913, a 3.5A, 25V step-down switching regulator packaged in a 3mm x 3mm DFN. The LT1913 operates within a VIN range of 3.6V to 25V, making it suitable for regulating power from a wide variety of sources, including protected automotive batteries, industrial supplies and unregulated wall adapters....

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Organic Solar Cells: Electricity From A Thin Film

The flexible solar module is as small as the page of a book. (Credit: Copyright Fraunhofer ISE) Established printing technologies should be employed for their production of the future. In order to achieve this goal of suitable solar cell architecture as well a...

Mic listens for airbag deployment

The model 106M160 high-intensity piezoelectric pressure microphone is designed for measuring airbag deployment noise and total impulse of an inflation event inside an automobile. It survives high-intensity signals, up to 216 dB, that would damage most condenser microphones....

PCS duplexer achieves best Tx/Rx insertion loss

Device is 40% smaller to accommodate CDMA, UMTS, modem, and femtocell applications Constructed using the company's film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) technology, the ACMD-7403 PCS duplexer offers a 2.7-dB Tx insertion loss and 3.2-dB Rx band insertion loss—presented as...

Denistron advances display evaluation kit

Densitron has upgraded it OLED display evaluation kit. Based on the firm's USB OLED (DUO) demo kit and this latest version offers improved graphic display management. The kit will drive OLED displays from the USB port of a desktop or laptop PC. It is hot pluggable and does not require extra power supply to run, allowing quick download...

Microchip 8-bit flash PIC microcontroller launched

Microchip is offering new Baseline 8-bit flash PIC microcontrollers with non-volatile flash data memory (FDM) in 8- and 14-pin packages. The MCUs incorporate 64 bytes of non-volatile data memory, an 8 MHz internal oscillator, a device reset timer (DRT), up to three channels of 8-bit analogue-to-digital conversion and up to two comparators....

National Semi expands hi-fi audio amplifier range

National Semiconductor has added to its LME hi-fi audio amplifier family with a pair of 200V mono audio power amplifier input stages designed to deliver low distortion. The LME49811 and LME49830 offer scalable output power based on supply voltage and output device count. With these devices, designers can use the same base circuit design...

Knitter-switch launches new switch series

Knitter-switch announces a new tact switch series that will find wide application in industry, in medical systems, consumer electronics and the automotive sector. Switches in the TSS 650 series are small, surface mount tact switches that provide an extra long travel of 1.3mm, compared to the industry "norm" of just 0.25mm. Because the switch...

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Energy-efficient Microchip Could Result In Cell Phones Staying Charged 10 Times As Long, Self-charging Electronics

Three electrical engineering graduate students (from left) Yogesh Ramadass, Naveen Verma, and Joyce Kwong, seated, are members of Professor Anantha Chandrasakan's team that has developed a microchip that is 10 times more energy efficient than others. (Credit: MIT photo...

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