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DWDM Network Platform is able to serve from metro to core.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:49:09 -0500

With multi-service and multi-reach feature set, hiT 7300 supports all reaches and transmission speeds in metro, regional, long-haul, and ultra-long haul applications on single platform. Unit has transponder cards that support traditional SONET/SDH, Ethernet, and SAN services at different speeds. Including amplifier options and end-to-end management support for all equipment configurations, it is also available in flatpack form factor suitable as CPE for tight space requirements.

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Coupler/Splitters suit single mode fiber optic applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:38:37 -0500

Standard single mode coupler/splitters are used to either combine 2 or more signals into 1 or split 1 signal into multiple paths. They come in 1 x 2, 1 x 3, 1 x 4, 1 x 8, 1 x 16, 1 x 32, 2 x 2, and 2 x 4 configurations with LC, SC, FC, and ST fiber optic connectors and polishes. Each unit is offered in either ruggedized plastic housing with 3 mm leads or low profile stainless steel tube for high density equipment requirements.

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VCSEL Driver is optimized for low power dissipation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:40:00 -0500

Model HXT4104 is 4-channel 10.3 Gbps Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) driver that can drive 10 mA average and 8 mA modulation current, and dissipates 91 mW of power per channel. Parallel VCSEL driver is digitally programmable via industry standard 2-wire interface, enabling control of signal peaking, modulation, and average current, in addition to providing access to temperature and output power monitoring on channel by channel basis.

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Quad UARTs combine low voltage and high performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:35:47 -0500

Requiring 1.62 V, XR16MXX4 series is comprised of 6 devices featuring 4 independent UART channels, selectable TX and RX trigger levels, and data rates up to 16 Mbps. Specific versions - XR16M564/564D and XR16M654/654D - also incorporate automatic sleep mode, hardware flow control, and software flow control; wireless IR encoder/decoder; and fractional baud rate generator. Each series member supports Intel and Motorola bus interfaces.

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Muxponder-on-a-Chip targets OTN networks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:38:11 -0500

Suited for ROADM/DWDM applications, MXP(TM) devices address metro networking applications by combining Next-Gen SONET/SDH functions of MSPP and OTN functions of transponder to act as muxponder-on-a-chip. This helps Service Providers utilize their WDM wavelengths more efficiently by allowing them to multiplex number of revenue-generating services on single wavelength. Muxponder cards based on MXP family can address all service types, including Ethernet, SONET/SDH, SAN, and Video.

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Photocoupler suits direct gate driving of IGBTs and MOSFETs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:35:02 -0500

Housed in 6-pin SDIP package that meets insulation requirements of international safety standards, Model TLP700 features ±2.0 A peak output current, 2 mA supply current, and 5,000 Vrms isolation voltage. Unit consists of integrated photodetector optically coupled to gallium-aluminum-arsenide LED in package measuring 6.8 x 7.62 x 3.65 mm. Operating from -40 to 100°C, device is suited for factory automation equipment, robots, general-purpose inverters, and ac servo motor control.

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Optocoupler has 8 mm creepage/clearance requirement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:45:26 -0500

Featuring 2.5 A maximum peak output current, ACPL-K312 gate drive optocoupler offers fast IGBT switching, making it suitable for IGBT/MOSFET gate drives, ac/brushless dc motor drives, industrial inverters, and switching power supplies. Supporting operating temperature range of -40 to +100°C, CSA approved unit offers low power consumption with Icc of 3.0 mA and CMR of 15 kV/ms at Vcm = 1.5 kV. Undervoltage lockout prevents undesired IGBT turn-on which can lead to long term damage.

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Optocouplers withstand harsh industrial environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:45:22 -0500

Supporting industry's temperature range of -40°C to +105°C, ACPL-071L, ACPL-074L, and ACPL-M75L high-speed dual-supply voltage digital CMOS optocouplers operate in +3.3 V and +5 V supply voltages at minimum speed of 15 MBd. Single channel ACPL-071L/M75L and dual channel ACPL 074L can prevent any output disruption in case of power supply loss or recovery. Available in SO-5 and SO-8 packaging, units are IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2, UL1577, and CSA compliant for reinforced insulation.

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Optocoupler is for hybrid electric vehicle applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:45:21 -0500

Complying with automotive AEC-Q100 guidelines, ACPL-312T provides 2.5 A max peak output current to drive high powered IGBTs/MOSFETs and operates in temperatures from -40°C to +125°C. Propagation delay of 0.5 µsec allows circuit designer to reduce switching dead time and improve inverter efficiency. It offers min CMR of 25 kV/µsec at VCM = 1,500 V for noise elimination and undervoltage lockout for additional protection.

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Push-Pull Plug Connectors provide IP67 protection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:45:08 -0500

Designed for industrial Ethernet and PROFINET applications, VARIOSUB Push-Pull plug connector system enables transmission of data and power signals directly to local devices. It comes in 3 versions: RJ45 for copper data transmission, SCRJ for fiber optic data transmission, and COMBICON device connection technology for power transmission. Available in metal and plastic, connectors can be operated with one hand, simplifying network installation.

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Optical Connector has factory-polished ferrule assembly.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:36:23 -0500

Designed for analog video applications, No Polish Connector SC/APC is pre-assembled to speed on-site installation of 250 and 900 micron connections. Solution features factory-polished ferrule assembly and can be installed with field tool in under 2 min. Keyed angle cleave mechanical splice feature minimizes connection gap while maximizing optical reflection performance. This results in back reflection of under -60 dB across temperature range.

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Compact SoC promotes handset Bluetooth performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:42:07 -0500

Supplied in 3.2 x 2.9 mm CSP, BTS4025(TM) SoC offers up to +13 dBm transmit power through integration of on-chip power amplifier to enhance connection reliability and range between Bluetooth device pairs. Product offers full support for Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate specification, requires minimal external components, and can use existing system clock. To extend battery life, SoC reduces standby current consumption up to 50% when device is scanning for other Bluetooth devices.

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Triac Drive Optocouplers feature snubberless design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 21 May 2008 07:43:09 -0500

With built-in active dv/dt clamp that provides noise immunity (dv/dt) of 10,000 V/µs, random-phase FOD420 and FOD4208 facilitate solid state relay, AC motor control, and lighting ballast design. RoHS-compliant products provide 5,000 V of isolation while controlling power triacs that switch load. They utilize Pb-free terminals and can be used in conjunction with discrete power triacs.

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HD Video Solutions deliver end-to-end video processing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:38:56 -0500

Designed for broadcast and post-production, ImageEvolution video processor is suited for image correction and scaling while also functioning as video converter that supports HDMI, SDI, and HD-SDI. It has Gennum VXP(TM) image processor and offers multi-mode fiber ports for video extension up to 3,280 ft. Also available, ImageEvolution HDMI Repeater for distribution of one of 2 HDMI/DVI video sources to 4 digital displays, simultaneously, with identical reproduction and no signal loss.

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Spatial Light Modulators come in 121 x 73 x 22 mm package.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:36:01 -0500

Based on reflective LCOS microdisplays with 1,920 x 1,080 pixel HDTV resolution, PLUTO phase only spatial light modulators feature pixel pitch of 8.0 µm, image refresh rate of 60 Hz, and pure phase shift of 2 Pi up to 1,550 nm. PLUTO-VIS, PLUTO-NIR, and PLUTO-TELCO are optimized for 420-850, 850-1,100, and 1,550 nm wavelengths, respectively. They are suitable for applications such as wave front correction, optical tweezers/metrology, interferometry, lithography, or holography.

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Reference Receiver Module targets LAN/SAN testing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:35:47 -0500

Facilitating design and validation testing, 86116C Option 025 provides reference receiver capabilities for 100-G Ethernet and 16X Fibre Channel signals. Module works with 1,310 nm and 1,550 nm single-mode transmitters, and characteristically has 45 GHz optical and 93 GHz electrical unfiltered bandwidth. Used in 86100C DCA-J oscilloscope mainframe, unit helps engineers investigate, design, and verify performance of transceivers that terminate optical fibers for LANs and SANs.

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Photocouplers incorporate transistor output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:58:19 -0500

Supplied in 4-pin, 6.5 x 4.6 x 3.5 mm plastic DIP, general-purpose TLP781 consists of silicone photo-transistor optically coupled to gallium-arsenide IR emitting diode. Solution meets reinforced insulation class UL, BSI, SEMKO, and VDE international safety standard requirements; offers isolation voltage up to 5,000 V(rms); and has 7.62 mm lead pitch. Variation with wide lead spacing (10.16 mm pitch), TLP781F, is also available.

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Industrial Ethernet Connectors are 10 gigabit-capable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 01 May 2008 07:28:17 -0500

Industrial Ethernet connectors provide IP67 solutions for copper and fiber optic cabling across all Ethernet standards. Connector plug and bulkhead housings in die cast zinc, polyamide plastic, and die-cast aluminum, are available in Ethernet/IP, Ethernet TCP/IP, and PROFINET® versions. Each version is completely sealed to withstand extreme environmental conditions. STEADYTEC® cable pass-through design accepts shielded cables up to AWG 22 and allows 8-wire cables to be used.

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CWDM Optics expand existing fiber capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:45:19 -0500

With 1 GHz CHP CORWave, MSOs can leverage existing fiber networks for delivery of HD-On-Demand, SDV, and business services. When deployed with ARRIS OptiMax4100 4 x 4 segmentable nodes, CORWave enables multiplexing of 12 wavelengths: 4 forward, 4 return and 4 bidirectional, all on one fiber with link length of up to 25 km. When deployed with ARRIS OptiMax segmentable nodes in 2 x 2 configuration, CORWave enables longer link lengths of up to 30 km.

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WDM Network Solution provides 10 Gbps connectivity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:44:34 -0500

Providing integrated optical amplifier, 3R functionality, and Mux/DeMux, Model PL-1000 supports data, storage, voice, and video over CWDM and DWDM networks and dark fiber. It also supports variety of services such as 10GBASE-R, 10GBASE-W, STM-64/OC-192, 10G FC, and OTU-2 in any mix. Capable of connecting multiple 10G Ethernet interfaces over distances of up to 120 km, solution features 2 out-of-band Optical Supervisory Channels (OSC) for HTTP and SNMP based management.

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