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CUI Expands DIN Rail Dc-Dc Converter Line up to 600 W

TUALATIN, Ore. – August 12, 2014 – CUI Inc announced the expansion of their DIN rail dc-dc product line with the addition of over 90 new high wattage models ranging from 50~600 W.  The VHK and VFK DIN families are high efficiency isolated dc-dc converters packaged in a rugged aluminum case that feature an ultra-wide 4:1 input.  With efficiencies as high as 92% and an integrated aluminum heat sink, the units are able to operate at higher temperatures with a minimal amount of air flow.  They have been designed for applications where the convenience … Read More → "CUI Expands DIN Rail Dc-Dc Converter Line up to 600 W"

CommAgility’s rugged VPX module now shipping

CommAgility today announced that its VPX-D16A4 module is now shipping to early customers. The module has also now been tested across its full conduction cooled, -40C to +70C temperature range.

The VPX-D16A4 is a rugged high performance DSP and FPGA based card, and is CommAgility’s first board in the compact VITA™ 65, 3U OpenVPX™ form factor. The module is ideal for applications such as software defined radio (SDR) (including LTE, Remote Radio Head (RRH), WiMax and Cloud RAN), imaging or radar, and is well suited to military or other harsh field deployment environments. It … Read More → "CommAgility’s rugged VPX module now shipping"

Atmel Introduces Next Generation System-on-Chip Solution for Smart Metering

SAN JOSE, CALIF, Aug.12, 2014 — Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a global leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced the introduction of its latest Power Line Communication System-on-Chip (SoC) solution designed for smart metering applications.

The Atmel SAM4CP16B is an extension of Atmel’s SAM4Cx smart energy platform built on a dual-core 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M4 architecture. Fully compatible with Atmel’s ATPL230A OFDM physical layer (PHY) device compliant with PRIME standard specification, this highly flexible solution addresses OEM’s requirements for various system partitioning, BOM reduction and time-to-market requirements by … Read More → "Atmel Introduces Next Generation System-on-Chip Solution for Smart Metering"

CMOSIS Acquires AWAIBA, Maker of Innovative Industrial and Medical Image Sensors

Antwerp, Belgium / Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, 11 August 2014 – CMOSIS, a leading independent supplier of advanced CMOS image sensors for industrial, scientific and professional markets, has acquired all outstanding shares of the Swiss AWAIBA Group. AWAIBA develops and markets innovative line-scan CMOS imagers for industrial web inspection, sub-mm CMOS camera modules for endoscopy, and on-board automotive cameras. The transaction was closed August 4, 2014.

“The acquisition of AWAIBA is a natural fit for CMOSIS. It strengthens our presence in existing markets and expands our activities in adjacent segments … Read More → "CMOSIS Acquires AWAIBA, Maker of Innovative Industrial and Medical Image Sensors"

92mW Direct Conversion I/Q Modulator Has Better than 50dB Sideband & Carrier Suppression

MILPITAS, CA – August 11, 2014 – A new low power I/Q modulator from Linear Technology enables battery-powered transmitters operating in the 30MHz to 1.3GHz frequency bands, breaking new ground in power consumption, sideband suppression, carrier leakage and dynamic range performance.

The Read More → "92mW Direct Conversion I/Q Modulator Has Better than 50dB Sideband & Carrier Suppression"

Standex-Meder Electronics Announces MK15-501 Reed Sensors for SMD Mounting

Standex-Meder Electronics, a leading manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting sensors and magnetic components worldwide, announces its MK15-501 magnetically operated reed proximity sensors for surface-mount device (SMD) mounting. With its simple internal structure, the MK15-501 is ideal for position-detecting in surface-mounted PCB assemblies, meter anti-tampering sensors, and lid-detectors in household appliances, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning components.

With its small dimension, only 16 x 2.8 x 2.8 millimeters, the MK15-501 is excellent for low-power operations, requiring no external power for sensor operation. … Read More → "Standex-Meder Electronics Announces MK15-501 Reed Sensors for SMD Mounting"

Fairview Unveils Complete Family of Low, Medium and High Power Attenuators

August 8, 2014 – Allen, TX – Fairview Microwave, Inc. a preeminent supplier of on-demand microwave and RF products, announces the release of their new family of 25, 50 and 100 Watt attenuators with operating frequencies up to 18 GHz depending on the configuration.

There is a total of 236 new part numbers in this attenuator release from Fairview Microwave. Attenuation options include 3 dB, 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB, 30 dB, 40 dB, 50 dB and 60 dB models for most connector styles. These attenuators can be ordered with in-series connector configurations including SMA, TNC, Type-N and 7/16 DIN and … Read More → "Fairview Unveils Complete Family of Low, Medium and High Power Attenuators"

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