Electronic Components & Devices

Multicore Chip increases enterprise computing throughput.

Vega 2 single-chip, 64-bit processor utilizes 90 nm process, 9-layer copper/low-k interconnect, and multi-threshold transistors. It integrates 48 cache-coherent processor cores and consists of 812 million transistors, enabling future generations of Azul Compute Appliances to scale up to 768-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) systems with up to 768 GB memory.

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FPGA and Development Kit suit high-speed applications.

Offering programmable solution, 90 nm StratixÂ-® II GX EP2SGX90E features 12 embedded transceivers and 90,960 equivalent logic elements. Stratix II GX signal integrity development kit evaluates and validates 6.375 Gbps transceivers. It includes all necessary components for validating high-speed backplane interface, chip-to-chip, and communications protocol-bridging applications. In addition...

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Signal Generator suits field engineering applications.

Measuring 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.5 in. with frequency range of 1 Hz to 1 GHz, portable Signal Forge 1000 combines features of signal source, function generator, and arbitrary waveform generator. Digitally synthesized unit offers variety of output options including ac-coupled output for RF and wireless device testing, digital TTL output for testing clock-driven systems and ICs up to 110 MHz, and...

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Maxwell Technologies' 48V BOOSTCAP Ultracapacitor Module Nominated in EDN's 16th Annual Innovation of the Year Awards Competition

BOSTON, MA, March 30, 2006 - Maxwell Technologies, a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions, today announced that its 48V multicell BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor has been selected from a field of hundreds as a finalist for this year's EDN Innovation Awards in the Power Systems and Modules category. Maxwell Technologies' 48V multicell...

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BI Technologies' Common Mode Chokes Approved for use in Automotive Communication Applications

BI Technologies' Common Mode Chokes Approved for use in Automotive Communication Applications

High temperature surface mount chokes improve signal integrity for CAN-BUS modes. FULLERTON, CA (March 20, 2006) - Providing automotive design engineers with a compact noise-dampening device designed to filter signals for CAN-BUS applications, TT electronics BI Technologies Magnetic Components Division recently developed a series of surface mount common mode chokes. Designated the HM67 Series,...

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LINbus/J2602 Emulator Targets Automobile and Semiconductor Manufacturers

LINbus/J2602 Emulator Targets Automobile and Semiconductor Manufacturers

Pittsford, NY: Emulin(TM) is a standalone LIN bus emulator/simulator designed for automobile and semiconductor test and control tasks. Designed for the simulation and analysis of LIN nodes or LIN bus components not present or even yet designed, Emulin(TM) allows local adjustment and measurement of all control parameters, message signals and frame timing. This enables you to simulate bus stress,...

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Tantalum Capacitor Provides High Ripple Current, Low ESR

Tantalum Capacitor Provides High Ripple Current, Low ESR

MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (March 20, 2006) - AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and connectors, has increased its range of voltage offerings by developing both higher voltage and lower voltage, maximum capacitance and ultra low ESR capacitors that provide high ripple current rating. Designated the TPM Series, the multianode capacitor was designed for next generation...

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Steel Cord Grips feature color-coded construction.

Steel Cord Grips feature color-coded construction.

Available in Â-½, Â-¾, and 1 in. sizes, steel cord grips incorporate color-coded grommet that indicates min/max cable diameter range for which connector can be used. These 105Â-ºC-rated neoprene sealing grommets provide strain relief and protect internal wiring connections from tension on cable or cord. Also included, steel washer reduces friction between grommet and compression nut...

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Signal Conditioner suits linear displacement transducers.

Signal Conditioner suits linear displacement transducers.

Intended for micro-miniature DVRTÂ-® displacement sensors, DEMOD-DCÂ-® In-Line Signal Conditioner filters incoming transients from line voltage and supplies sine wave excitation to transducer. Operating on 6-16 Vdc, device uses 3-wire connection and includes digitally trimmed offset and gain. Precision demodulator provides rectification and differential amplification, and analog output is...

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Phototriacs offer static dV/dt of 5 kV/s.

Zero-Crossing and Non-Zero-Crossing Phototriacs isolate low-voltage logic from high-voltage power mains in industrial systems running off 120, 240, and 380 Vac lines. All models feature isolation test voltage of 5,300 Vrms and on-state current of 300 mA. Designers can choose from trigger currents of 1.6, 2, or 3 mA, simplying interface to logic circuits, as well as blocking voltages of 400 or 600...

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