austriamicrosystems AG    Premstätten   Austria
Nov 11, 2004 Model AS1352 can be programmed on-site from 1.8–3.3 V in steps of 100 mV. Device offers better than ±2% accuracy of output voltage, and output currents of 200 mA. Ceramic output capacitors ranging from 1–4.7 µF guarantee stability. Low-noise performance of 40 µV rms at 10–100 Hz allows direct connection of noise-sensitive circuits without additional filtering networks. Unit is suited for mobile phones, MP3 players, CD/DVD players, and handheld battery-powered devices.

Waytek Inc.    Chanhassen, MN 55317
Nov 11, 2004 Stop/Tail/Turn and Clearance/Marker LED lights, available in red or amber, are 4 in. round sealed LED kits that include LED light, grommet, and pigtail. LEDs are set in impact-resistant plastic housing to increase life expectancy. Also available, sealed white LED back-up kits come with LED light, grommet, and pigtail.

Micronas GmbH    Frieburg D-79108  Germany
Nov 11, 2004 Incorporating Maximum Ratio Combining technology, mixed-signal Model DRX 3976D allows for sophisticated processing of COFDM signals received simultaneously by multiple antennas. It includes progressive channel estimator with diversity interface. Implemented digital filtering algorithms comprise movement estimation with adaptive prediction and interference detection. Two or more DRX 3976Ds may be daisy-chained directly using diversity I/O ports of chip.

Micronas GmbH    Frieburg D-79108  Germany
Nov 10, 2004 MDE 95xyD single-chip DVB-compliant MPEG-2 decoder family is suited for free-to-air, pay-TV, and PVR set-top boxes. System-on-chip platform integrates MIPS-compatible 32-Bit processor with configurable unified memory interface and utilizes MICTOS. Processor is engulfed by transport stream interface unit with parallel and serial inputs, transport stream demultiplexer, embedded DVB descrambler, and MPEG-2 A/V decoders. Series also includes ATA, UART, and Ci module interfaces.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Nov 10, 2004 Available in 8-pin QFN or chip scale packages, TPS6106x 1.5 x 1.5 mm integrated circuits feature intelligent digital brightness control and 1 MHz fixed switching frequency. Synchronous boost converter provides inductor-based solution to power and control white LED backlights in handheld electronics. Models TPS61060, TPS61061 and TPS61062 integrate 400 mA power MOSFET and synchronous rectifier, support 2.7–6 V input voltages, and power up to 3-, 4- and 5-series LEDs.

Microtune GmbH & Co. KG.    Ingolstadt 85055  Germany
Nov 10, 2004 One-chip, Model MT1120 integrates FM amplifier, AM amplifier, and automatic gain control functions for FM and AM bands. It amplifies signals with frequencies in 0.15–6.2 MHz range for AM and 76–162.4 MHz range for FM. Thresholds of AM and FM AGC function are variable and can be set according to application requirements. Temperature-compensated reference generator and high-output voltage op-amp combine to form automotive-qualified power supply.

FCI Electronics    Etters, PA 17319 9769
Nov 09, 2004 Used on test cards for validation of PCI Expressâ„¢ platforms and add-in cards, connectors support implementation of serial PCI Expressâ„¢ architecture in desktop PCs and servers. Products also facilitate connections between coplanar circuit boards. Series offers 1, 4, 8, or 16 serial PCI Express lanes, each comprised of differential transmit and receive signal pairs that support 2.5 Gbps data rate. Card slot accepts 0.062 in. thick add-in card.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Nov 09, 2004 Housed in 48-pin QFN lead-free package, SN65LVCP40, 0–4 Gbps data buffer/signal conditioner enables upgrade of 1 Gbps systems to 4 Gbps without redesigning backplane. It provides 0, 3, 6, or 9 dB selectable output pre-emphasis on drivers and features 5 dB receiver equalization for ISI jitter cleaning. Unit combines one pair of 1:2 buffers with single pair of 2:1 serial multiplexers and incorporates selectable switch-side loopback and 80 psec edge rates.

TDK Semiconductor Corporation    Tustin, CA 92780
Nov 09, 2004 Available with various pin-count options, 73S12xx family of 8-bit system-on-chips allow manufacturers of PIN-pads to build USB-connected PIN-pad smart card readers with full-speed USB and PIN encryption. Series features 20-MIPS 80C52 core, built-in ISO-7816 interface, optional USB and PIN-pad interfaces, and real time clock. It is dedicated to smart card readers embedded into laptops and USB-connected PIN-pad smart card readers.

Cree, Inc.    Durham, NC 27703
Nov 09, 2004 With typ brightness of 45 lumens, XLamp(TM) 7090 is suited for architectural lighting and backlighting applications in addition to portable/consumer electronics, architectural and landscape lighting, and automotive forward lighting.

Zettler Controls, Inc.    Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Nov 08, 2004 AHR series comes with UL1585 Class 2 approval and is available with 30 and 40 VA power ratings. Capable of up to 3 primary voltages, series offers 50/60 Hz operating frequency and primary voltages between 120–575 V. Unit utilizes UL-approved Class B electrical insulation system for safe operation. It is energy limited and no secondary fusing is required.

Harting KGaA      Germany
Nov 08, 2004 Han® E Protected Module enables user to assemble connector to individual configuration requirements. Product features finger protected male and female contacts that provide safe connector solution in applications where power could come from male or female side, such as frequency converters, power ring circuits, or battery charging circuits.

Harting KGaA      Germany
Nov 08, 2004 Available in versions with 9-50 poles, D-subminiature connector is suited for PCB and cable mount applications in equipment situated in harsh environments, indoor and outdoor, where connectors need to withstand ingress of moisture, dust, and other fluids. Connectors and hoods are provided for cable applications, while connectors with or without rear frame for water resistant panel mounting are available for PCB applications.

Vishay Siliconix    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Nov 05, 2004 Series SiP280x PWM Controllers serve as building blocks for converters in offline and dc-to-dc current-mode switching power supplies. Operating from 5 V with start-up and operating currents of 100 and 500 µA, respectively, controllers offer switching frequencies up to 1 MHz. They include internal soft-start mechanism and blanking function, which eliminates need for external filter components. Units are built on BiCMOS process and available in SO-8 or TSSOP-8 package.

Gee Plus Inc.    Elgin, SC 29045
Nov 05, 2004 Miniature latching solenoids use permanent magnets to create holding position without requiring power supply. Energized holding force varies from 7.2 oz up to 8.1 lb in models T1L-0420 to T1LP-1253, respectively. Input power varies from 0.5-10 W depending on solenoid size, and solenoid windings are available with 6, 12, and 24 V excitation voltages. Available in 10 models, products vary in size from 0.413 x 0.512 x 0.788 to 2.09 x 1.06 x 1.18 in.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.    La Fox, IL 60147
Nov 05, 2004 Operating from 220 Vac internal power supply, 19 in. rack-mountable AL-series L-band Power Amplifiers employ LDMOS technology. Model AL50-D provides 70 Wrms for DAB applications and 200 W CW, while Model AL100-D is rated at 140 Wrms and 400 W CW. Also available are Models LDL15 and LDL80 pallets, which require 35 Vdc supply. LDL15 is rated at 15 Wrms and 45 W CW, and LDL80 is rated at 80 Wrms and 200 W CW.

TDK Semiconductor Corporation    Tustin, CA 92780
Nov 03, 2004 Suited for applications requiring compliance with ISO-7816-3 and EMV4.1 standards, 73S8024RN has LDO architecture that allows IC to provide card with up to 90 mA minimum. Product, available in SO28 and QFN32 packages, can be used in conjunction with any host microcontroller and utilizes LDO voltage regulator. IC is suited for use with VideoGuard® Conditional Access solution in set-top-boxes, digital TVs, and Personal Video Recorders.

Pomona Electronics    Pomona, CA 91766 3835
Nov 03, 2004 Built to military specifications, Spring-Loaded Binding Posts help minimize amount of time required by electronics test and service technicians to conduct test by enabling them to quickly connect wiring by pushing cap down, inserting wire into open jaws, and releasing.

Rittal Corporation    Springfield, OH 45504
Nov 02, 2004 Optipanel features extruded aluminum housing and front frame, die-cast zinc protective corners, and flexible gasketing trim. Panel housing is available in 3 depths: 50, 100, and 150 mm. Retaining clamps provide flexibility to install variety of standard operator interface display panels. Installation depths for keyboard housing are 50 or 100 mm. Panel can be customized with operator panel housing, mullion, rear wall, and keyboard housing.

Shindengen America, Inc.    Westlake Village, CA 91362
Nov 02, 2004 Containing control IC, main switch MOSFET, and fly wheel SBD on single chip, Model MD1323R features input range of 8–30 V and adjustable output voltage of 2.5–12 V. Unit includes remote on/off, overcurrent protection, and built-in thermal protection. Flexible nature of converter allows designer to customize product to fit needs of application.