Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Feb 15, 2012 Supplied in eMSOP-10 or eTSSOP-16 package with integrated current-mode boost converter, internal power switch, and current sink, single-output A8513 backlights LCDs in automotive/consumer designs. Driver can operate from single 4.5-40 V power supply to accommodate start/stop, cold crank, and load dump requirements, and 2 MHz boost converter switching frequency enables operation above AM radio band. Fault flag can be used as part of circuit to drive external P-FET to disconnect input supply.

Maxim Integrated Products    Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Feb 15, 2012 Operating from voltage supply as low as 1.7 V, Models MAX31722 and MAX31723 provide local temperature readings over user-selectable SPI or 3-wire interface with accuracy of ±2.0°C and ±0.5°C, respectively. User can adjust readout resolution between 9-12 bits, and nonvolatile memory can be set at, or prior to, component placement with no need for reprogramming at each power up. Housed in 8-pin µMAX® package, devices operate and measure over temperature range of -55 to +125°C.

Vista System    Sarasota, FL 34234
Feb 14, 2012 Offering low-voltage alternative to illuminating Vista Light products, LED illumination kit consists of adhesive LED band and power supply. Plug-and-play kit afixes to sign structure along aluminum profiles and end caps, and only adaptation required by end-user is that of plug adaptor when default electricity plug does not match local outlets.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Feb 14, 2012 MICRO FOOT® TrenchFET® Gen III power MOSFETs feature one billion transistor cells in each square inch of silicon and are intended for load, battery, and charger switching in handheld devices. While 1 x 1.5 x 0.59 mm Si8497DB offers low on-resistance of 53, 71, and 120 mW at 4.5, 2.5, and at 2.0 V, respectively, 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm Si8487DB offers on-resistance of 31, 35, and 45 mW at 10, 4.5, and 2.5 V, respectively. Both are halogen free and RoHS compliant.

Broadcom Corp.    San Jose, CA 95110
Feb 14, 2012 BCM84780 is octal channel SFP+ physical layer device is designed for data centers and enterprise networks that are transitioning to 10GbE and server virtualization. Front panel Ethernet physical layer transceiver (PHY) features fully independent channels with IEEE 1588 timestamping. It incorporates EDC that enables data to be transmitted on 10GbE serial interface for applications requiring transmission over multimode fiber (MMF) at distances up to 300 m.

Dytran Instruments, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Feb 13, 2012 Microprocessor-controlled model 4020 incorporates charge amplifier when used with charge mode sensors or 4 or 10 mA, user-selectable current source with 20 Vdc compliance voltage when used with IEPE sensors. For each of its 3 channels, unit uses 12-bit DACs to set amplifier gains from 0.00-999.9 with 0.5% precision. UI facilitates programming of I/O sensitivities, which enables instrument to calculate amplifier gain, and all gain selections are stored in non-volatile memory.

LEDtronics, Inc.    Torrance, CA 90505
Feb 13, 2012 Drawing 0.8-0.91 W, BF3126 and BF3127 Series are comprised of miniature, solid-state, sunlight-visible, bayonet-base, 6- or 7-LED cluster lamps that provide pure wavelength light for uniform illumination. Both field-replaceable series, with 120° viewing angle, are socket and circuit compatible. Colors include Super Blue (470 nm), Aqua Green (525 nm), Lime Green (570 nm), Super Yellow (595 nm), Super Orange (612 nm), Ultra Red (660 nm), Cool White (8000K), and Warm White (3000K).

Weldcraft    Appleton, WI 54911
Feb 13, 2012 Available in 7 in. lengths and 5 diameters of 0.040, 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, and 5/32 in., Tungsten Electrodes come in 2% lanthanated and zirconiated versions. Two percent lanthanated electrodes, providing substitute for 2% thoriated tungsten electrodes, offer minimized tip erosion. Zirconiated tungsten electrodes resist spitting in high current applications, minimizing opportunity for contamination. Units also ball up in AC applications, ensuring smooth arc.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Feb 13, 2012 Qualified to AEC-Q100, A3G4250D adds positioning accuracy and stability to automotive applications. It can measure angular rates up to ±250 dps and delivers functionality to enhance dead-reckoning and/or map-matching capabilities. Single sensing structure for motion measurement along all 3 orthogonal axes eliminates interference between axes and optimizes measurement precision. Gyroscope provides 2 output lines and 4 user-selectable output data rates.

Supertex Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94619
Feb 10, 2012 Used for LCD backlighting, 3-channel HV9989 features PWM dimming control algorithm that regulates each channel's output current down to sub-µs dimming pulses. This permits dimming at frequencies outside audible range without shift in color correlated temperature. Powered by 40 V linear regulator, IC drives boost or SEPIC converters in continuous or discontinuous conduction mode. Three 1 MHz transconductance amps with tri-state outputs close feedback loops and accurately control LED current.

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc.    Starkville, MS 39759
Feb 10, 2012 Normally on (NO) silicon carbide (SiC) trench JFET, SJDP120R340, provides high-speed switching in micro inverters. Rated at 1,200 V with max on-state resistance of 340 mohm (typical RDS on of 270 mohm), device features positive temperature coefficient to facilitate paralleling as well as accelerated switching with no tail current at 150°C. Key applications include photovoltaic microinverters, SMPS and UPS, motor drives, and induction heating.

Harting KGaA      Germany
Feb 10, 2012 Han® Q 2/0 Series draws on Han C power contacts in cross-section range from 1.5-10 mm² or 16-8 AWG. Standard version carries 400 V rating at nominal current of 40 A, while high-voltage version has 830 V rating. Both are supplied in size 3A housings with up to IP67 protection. Despite different termination technology, connector pairs are naturally plug-compatible. Additional features include finger protected contacts and 16 coding options.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Feb 10, 2012 Offered in 6-, 8-, and 10-pin configurations, Series M83401 provides TCR of ±25 ppm/°C and tight ratio tolerances to ±0.05%. Through-hole, single-in-line devices utilize SPM passivated Tamelox film for less than -30 dB noise, voltage coefficient of less than 0.1 ppm/V, and power ratings from 0.06-0.120 mW/element. Featuring molded thermoset plastic construction with gold-plated copper alloy leads, resistors operate from -55 to +125°C with resistance range of 100 W to 200 kW.

Broadcom Corp.    San Jose, CA 95110
Feb 10, 2012 Combining functionality of up to 10 chips, BCM85810 Microwave Outdoor Unit enables various types of system architectures, such as split-mount and all-outdoor on common hardware platform. Only 2 variants cover all standard point-to-point microwave frequency bands and all channel bandwidths. Featuring wide AGC dynamic range of greater than 70 dB, chip includes internal power controls and maintains Rx output power over full input power range.

Maxim Integrated Products    Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Feb 10, 2012 Supplied in lead-free, 56-pin QFN package, 78M6631 Teridian(TM) 3-phase power measurement SoC embeds power monitoring into high-load applications. Self-contained and customizable product offers range of measurement and diagnostics. Specific features include embedded metrology engine and embedded energy diagnostics for power factor, harmonic distortion, voltage sag, and dip. Also, SoC provides better than 0.5% system accuracy across 2,000:1 dynamic range and integrated flash.

Edmund Optics    Barrington, NJ 08007
Feb 10, 2012 TECHSPEC® OD 6 Laser-Line Bandpass Filters, available with 532, 785, and 1,064 nm center wavelengths and in 12.5 and 25 mm dia, provide transmission rate and rejection necessary to isolate spectral regions as narrow as 2 nm. Fabricated using hard ion-beam sputtering technology to ensure optimal performance and durability, products achieve greater than 90% transmission at specified design laser wavelength and offer blocking of greater than 6.0 optical density at +1.5% of laser wavelength.

Amphenol Corp., Amphenol Aerospace    Sidney, NY 13838
Feb 10, 2012 Available in shell sizes from 5-23, rugged connectors of 2M Series are intermateable and intermountable with existing micro-miniature, high-density connectors typically used in aerospace and defense applications. Each of 4 coupling styles offers consistent coupling torque on every connector, and devices withstand up to 37 g random vibration and 300 g shock. Offered in various platings, connectors can be internally filtered for radiated and conducted EMI.

Zytronic PLC    Tyne & Wear NE21 5SG  United Kingdom
Feb 09, 2012 Available in 32, 64, and 128 channel versions, Model ZXY100 covers full range of screen sizes from 5-82 in. Device consists of 32-bit microprocessor with ARM® core, preloaded with Projected Capacitive Technology firmware, and ASIC-based analog front end. With firmware's boot loader function, users can upload software updates as they become available. Chipset offers native Windows 7 support, including dual touch, to cover core gesture recognition functions.

Signal Transformer Co., Inc.    Inwood, NY 11096
Feb 09, 2012 Available in low profile versions, SMD Wire Wound Power Inductors exceed industry standards for thermal shock resistance, moisture, and shock/vibration. Single- and dual-winding units feature inductance from 0.01 µH to 10 mH, current ratings from 4 mA to 70 A, and DC resistance from 2 mW to 140 W. With heights ranging from 1-12.3 mm, shielded and unshielded devices are suited for DC/DC converters, switching power supplies, telecommunications equipment, computers, and printers.

Lap-Tech    Bowmanville, ON L1C2J3
Feb 09, 2012 Inherently non-conducting and insulated from adjacent components, Model HC-26/U is sealed by heat, fusing glass envelope to glass base while under vacuum. Resulting hermetically sealed crystal features 4.90 mm lead pitch, frequency range of 4-220 MHz, and operating temperature of -40 to 200°C. Measuring 13.46 x 10.40 x 4.10 mm, impermeable enclosure is suited for RF systems and manufacture of oven controlled crystal oscillators.