LEDtronics, Inc.    Torrance, CA 90505
May 13, 2005 Models BSD1890 and BSD1888 offer drop-in replacements for incandescent lamp Nos. 2232 and 2266 and halogen lamp No. 0201789-001, which are used in 28 V reading light fixtures in airplane cabinets, passenger trains, and coach buses. Available in 9 and 15 mm single-contact bayonet bases, units do not require modifications prior to installation. Each features 28 warm white 5 mm LEDs and draws 1.5-2.0 W.

AEMC Instruments    Foxborough, MA 02035
May 12, 2005 Model AN-1 generates momentary grounded artificial neutral to allow measurement of fault currents on ungrounded 3-phase systems. Unit is grounded intermittently through relay driven by internal electronic timer, limiting possibility of insulation faults within instrument and allowing for discrimination of actual fault currents. Red LEDs indicate presence of phase voltage and phase fault. Relay closure time is switch selectable at 500 ms or 2.3 sec.

Sensor System Solutions Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618
May 11, 2005 Model ISAC-4 combines functions of load cell calibrator, weight indicator, signal conditioner, and wireless transceiver in one package. It includes on-board algorithms, analog 4–20 mA current loop, voltage level outputs, and RS232/RS485 serial communications. With optional BlueWeigh communications module, all features are accessible using Bluetooth enabled portable devices. Model ISAC-4 retrofits into existing scale installations and any sensors with mV outputs.

ITT Industries, Cannon    Santa Ana, CA 92705-5612
May 11, 2005 Used to verify antenna and circuit performance, MINI RF series measures 2.7 x 2.7 x 1.6 mm, supports signal frequencies up to 6 GHz, and incorporates 3° misalignment. Test Port version verifies electronic circuitry, while Accessory Port version tests and redirects signals through external transmitting element. Interconnect incorporates split insulator design with contacts sandwiched between 2 insulators, and snap-on interface allows for 100 mating cycles.

Crystek Crystals Corp.    Fort Myers, FL 33913
May 10, 2005 Manufactured in 9 x 14 mm SMD package, CVSS-940 uses Inverted Mesa technology and provides -150 dBc/Hz noise floor as well as ±50 ppm min APR pullability. Product generates frequencies from 77.760–500 MHz, with output level of 0 dBm min into 50 ohm and harmonics under -20 dBc. Operating over -40 to +85°C temperature range, it consumes 25 mA typ and 30 mA max @ 3.3 V. Unit suits telecom applications such as broadband networks, network/switch, and ATM communications.

Samtec, Inc.    New Albany, IN 47151 1147
May 10, 2005 Series DPAM/DPAF offers up to 168 usable signal pairs, which are on staggered layout with perimeter grounds to simplify signal routing on boards. Connector set has .394 in. mated height and features solder crimped to tails for processing. Final Inch® data is available for 168 signal pairs. Other standard sizes include 48 and 104 signal pairs.

Hamlet Video International Ltd    Amersham, Bucks HP6 6FB  United Kingdom
May 10, 2005 Built on all-digital platform, Flexiscope palm-top signal generator, waveform monitor, and vectorscope provides simultaneous operation in both HD and SD SDI, giving engineers ability to check signal parameters. Protean Axiom supports AES/EBU audio and ability to generate moving identification streams of up to 64 alphanumeric characters. Vidscope software-only signal analysis tool provides audio and video signal quality control on desktop.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
May 09, 2005 Modular ST7MDT25-DVP3 provides start-to-finish development support, including real-time emulation, debugging, and in-circuit programming, for automotive and industrial applications based on ST72561 microcontroller family. Design is based on common main emulation board that provides communication and interface capabilities coupled with target emulation board dedicated to single family of ST7 devices. It includes CAN and LINbus interfaces.

Vishay Siliconix    Santa Clara, CA 95054
May 09, 2005 Utilizing high-density silicon technology, n-channel MOSFETs combine 3.4 V threshold voltage with on-resistance as low as 2.7 milliohms to avoid spontaneous turn-on during high-temperature, high-current applications with inductive loads. Products, offered in 10 models rated 40 or 60 V, are manufactured in DPAK, D2PAK, and PowerPAK SO-8 packages. MOSFETs are also suited for use in industrial and fixed telecom industries.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
May 09, 2005 Designed to operate over input supply range of 1.8-5.5 V, single and dual RS-232 transceiver models LTC2801/2/3/4 ICs integrate boost converter and provide ±10 kV ESD protection on RS-232 pins. Control pins invoke optional shutdown, receiver active, and driver disable features. Featuring 1 µA shutdown current and 15 µA receiver-active current, LTC2802/4 support 1 Mbps data rate for proprietary diagnostic links, while LTC2801/3 support rates to 250 kbps.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
May 09, 2005 Equipped with processor interrupt logic and adjustable on/off timers, 8-pin LTC2950 delivers enable control for dc/dc converters. It is supplied in 2 versions, each of which operate over 2.7-26 V input, to accommodate positive or negative enable polarities. Suited for portable instruments and handheld products, controller has 6 µA supply current and withstands ±10 kV ESD strikes.

OKI Semiconductor    Sunnyvale, CA 94086
May 09, 2005 Suited for wireless communications, KGF1934 power gallium arsenide (GaAs) metal semiconductor field effect transistor (MESFET) achieves max drain efficiency with output power of 10 W at compression point of 1 db. Device also marks 25% in drain efficiency at normal operating output power level of 2 W. Specific applications include transmitter power amplifiers for W-CDMA and CDMA2000 wireless base stations.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
May 06, 2005 Offered in 4 x 4 mm QFN and SSOP-24 packages, LTC3776 employs no RSENSE, constant frequency current mode architecture. This 2-phase, dual-output, synchronous step-down switching controller operates from 2.75-9.8 V input and features programmable switching frequency up to 750 kHz. Second output (VTT) regulates output voltage to 1/2 of VREF, while providing symmetrical source and sink output current capability. True PLL is offered for frequency locking or adjustment.

TDK Corporation of America    Mount Prospect, IL 60056
May 06, 2005 Transformers utilize core materials and configurations optimized for specific applications. Featuring elliptical cores, multiple output transformers SRW2420EG and SRW2425EG measure 30 x 28 x 25 mm and 30 x 28 x 30 mm, produce 25 and 30 W output, and feature 25 and 35 kHz flyback operating frequency, respectively. Of the same type, low-profile SRW33EX measures 36 x 42 x 23 mm and features 65 V output and 40 kHz flyback operating frequency.

Unipower Corp.    Coral Springs, FL 33065
May 06, 2005 RSG Series rectifiers and SG/TSG Series front ends are offered in hot-swap or chassis-mount cases, which measure 1U high x 2U wide x 11 in. deep. Hot-swap versions are offered in 1U-high rack/shelf, which holds up to 4 units that can be operated in 3+1 redundant mode. Rack also permits dual A/B operation for ac inputs and dc outputs. Incorporating output O-ring diodes, module offer output voltages from 48 or 54.4 Vdc @ 550 W to 12 or 13.6 Vdc @ 450 W.

ERNI Electronics, Inc.    Midlothian, VA 23112
May 06, 2005 Backwards compatible, 1.27 mm pitch Surface Mount Connectors (SMCs), also available in press-fit and IDC versions, transmit differential signals at data rates to 2.5 Gbps. Characteristics include double-sided design of female contact; heat-resistant insulation bodies with polarization, pre-centering, and optional coding; and 2 solid-metal SMT mounting brackets. Products are offered in board-to-board stacking heights of 6.2, 6.7, 8.2, and 9.0 mm with 12, 26, 50, 68, and 80 pins.

Aculight Corporation    Bothell, WA 98011
May 06, 2005 Single-frequency, continuous-wave (CW) MgO:PPLN optical parametric oscillator (OPO) provides continuous tuning in mid-IR wavelength range. Pumped by fiber laser coupled with fiber amplifier, unit generates over 1 W of continuously tunable output in 2–4 micron range and exhibits stable, CW operation at room temperature. Applications include methane gas detection and water vapor sensing.

austriamicrosystems AG    Premstätten   Austria
May 05, 2005 Manufactured in lead (Pb)-free SSOP 16 package, 8-bit AS5035 provides incremental quadrature A/B output signals and index output signal. It provides 64 ppr on each output channel for resolution of 2.8°/step over full turn of 360°. Able to operate at 10,000 rpm without missing any incremental pulses, product continuously monitors magnet presence for operational safety. Zero position can be programmed by user, and unit operates at 3.3 or 5 V.

AVX Corp.    Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
May 05, 2005 Supplied in 0805, 1206, 1210, and 1812 case sizes, HiCV multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are 50 and 100 V input filters with base metal electrode system and soft termination system. Capacitor for input circuitry has 0.1–2.2 mF capacitance range, and soft termination system reduces transfer flex stress to component body. Suited for use as input filter to DC-DC converter, products have 0% failure rate with no ESR change for up to 3,000 cycles.

AVX Corp.    Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
May 05, 2005 Offered in chip sizes from 0.60 x 0.30 x 0.30 mm to 4.5 x 3.2 x 2.79 mm, HiCV output capacitors address component count and board space concerns. MLCCs feature base metal electrode system and voltage range of 4–35 V. With low ESR values and inductance, products are suited for use in decoupling applications and as output filters. Series has max operating temperature of +85°C.