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LXI Digitizers Deliver Fully Synchronous Multi-channel Acquisition

Technical Highlights:

  • 24, 32, 40 or 48 channels with sampling rates from 10 MS/s to 60 MS/s
  • Separate 16 bit ADCs and programmable amplifiers per channel
  • Single-ended or differential inputs
  • GBit Ethernet interface for easy network or PC connection
  • SBench 6-Pro software for waveform display, analysis, control and documentation

HACKENSACK, N.J. September 2016 – Spectrum Instrumentation Corp. has expanded its popular LXI-based digitizerNETBOX series by releasing eight new DN6.49x Read More → "LXI Digitizers Deliver Fully Synchronous Multi-channel Acquisition"

XP Power launches digitally controlled 1U configurable power platform

XP Power today announced the nanofleX series of configurable digitally controlled AC-DC power supplies. This modular supply is constructed in a compact low profile 1U mechanical chassis format that suits today’s space constrained designs and can accommodate up to four single-slot plug-in customer selected output voltage modules. Designed to maximize efficiency and minimize audible fan noise, the nanofleX series can deliver up to 850 Watts from a universal input voltage or up to 1,200 Watts from a high line source.

The four output module slots provide nineteen nominal output voltage options in the range + 3.3 to + 60 … Read More → "XP Power launches digitally controlled 1U configurable power platform"

TI unveils first ultra-low power dual-band wireless MCU in production

DALLAS (Sept. 14, 2016) – Expanding the functionality of  Internet of Things (IoT) networks, Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced availability for mass production of the industry’s lowest-power dual-band wireless microcontroller (MCU) supporting Sub-1 GHz and Bluetooth® low energy connectivity on a single chip. As part of TI’s pin-to-pin and software compatible Read More → "TI unveils first ultra-low power dual-band wireless MCU in production"

DenciTec® – PCB technology that takes miniaturization to the next level

Zurich, September 14, 2016 – Cicor (SIX Swiss Exchange: CICN), a leading international high-tech industrial group based in Boudry (Switzerland) specializing in printed circuit boards, microelectronics and electronic solutions, has launched a new technology platform called DenciTec. DenciTec enables a uniquely high density of integrated functions for printed circuit boards, with high throughput and attractive costs. With DenciTec, the potential for further miniaturization is moving in a direction that offers great benefits.

Pacemakers, neurostimulators, catheters, insulin pumps, cochlear implants, intelligent prosthesis control, lab-on-a-chip, ultrasonic measuring heads, micropumps and miniaturized 3D … Read More → "DenciTec® – PCB technology that takes miniaturization to the next level"

TEWS TECHNOLOGIES Introduces PCI Express x4, Gen3 XMC Carrier for Embedded I/O Applications

Halstenbek, Germany – 14th September 2016. TEWS TECHNOLOGIES increases its product portfolio of PCI Express carriers. The TPCE278 is a standard height PCI Express Revision 3.0 compatible module that provides one slot for a single-width XMC module.

The TPCE278 is a versatile solution to upgrade well known XMC I/O solutions to the PCI Express signalling standard used to build modular, flexible and cost effective I/O solutions for all kinds of applications like process control, medical systems, telecommunication and traffic control.

< … Read More → "TEWS TECHNOLOGIES Introduces PCI Express x4, Gen3 XMC Carrier for Embedded I/O Applications"

50Msps, 16-Bit DAC Demonstration Board Has Mojo

MILPITAS, CA – September 14, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces demonstration circuit 2459A, featuring the LTC1668, 50Msps, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC). This high performance DAC is very popular in applications with analog frequency content between the audio range and several megahertz.

DC2459A is a complete redesign of the original demonstration circuit. Several signal conditioning options are available for the analog output, and digital signals may be provided by one of several low cost, easy to use FPGA development boards. Example FPGA code is provided, which produces digital sine wave data for the DAC.

Demonstration boards for semiconductor … Read More → "50Msps, 16-Bit DAC Demonstration Board Has Mojo"

Leti and Oberthur Technologies Partner to Explore New Solutions in Fast-growing Digital Era

GRENOBLE and PARIS, France – Sept. 12, 2016 – Leti, an institute of CEA Tech, and OT (Oberthur Technologies), a leading global provider of embedded security software products and services, today announced they have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on a wide range of technologies and digital solutions for security and performance in a connected world.

These areas include biometrics, component and systems security, electronics, low-power architecture, IoT and connectivity.

“The growing demand we record from our customers around the world for our cryptography and our embedded and remote management technologies to secure the IoT space will … Read More → "Leti and Oberthur Technologies Partner to Explore New Solutions in Fast-growing Digital Era"

ZigBee Alliance Adds 5th Authorized Test Lab to Accommodate Growth of IoT Product Certifications

Davis, Calif. – September 12, 2016 – The ZigBee Alliance, a non-profit association of companies creating, maintaining and delivering open, global standards for the low-power wireless Internet of Things (IoT), today announced UL – a global safety science organization – is the newest independent authorized test service provider accredited to support ZigBee Alliance certification programs. UL will offer ZigBee testing at two of its labs: Fremont, California and Basingstoke, UK. The expansion to a fifth lab to provide ZigBee-specific testing validates the prevalence and significance of ZigBee-based products as hundreds of market-moving members design and develop IoT-focused devices for today’s connected world.

Read More → "ZigBee Alliance Adds 5th Authorized Test Lab to Accommodate Growth of IoT Product Certifications"

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