Electronics

Magnetic level indicators

Compact size, pressures up to 750 psig

Engineered as a safe, durable, and accurate alternative to cloudy and breakable sight glasses, the company's new magnetic level indicators provide full isolation between the pressure chamber and the indicator face for clean and highly visible continuous tank level readings. The standard 2.5-inch diameter chamber is designed for line pressures up to 750 psig with special designs rated to 3,000 psig. They are available in a wide variety of NPT, welded, flanged, and sanitary connections. Innovative Solutionshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-668

Project planning software

User-friendly layout

Created to simplify DIN-rail assemblies design, the Clip Project 5.1 project planning software includes products from the company's TRABTECH surge protection line. It also includes modular I/O and PC-based control products, INTERFACE signal level matching products, and terminal blocks and accessories. Users can reportedly quickly select and combine individual products from an organized list of available components. The layout is user friendly and similar to other popular software programs, according to the company. Phoenix Contacthttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-669

Pressure Switch

No-moving parts

The PS98 series of pressure switches with transducer technology reportedly feature a polysilicon strain gauge teamed with a custom ASIC to provide accurate, thermal-compensated pressure sensing. The sensing results are used to actuate a solid-state relay or transistor switch. Having no moving parts, the product is reportedly shock and vibration resistant. It is designed for off-highway, mobile, and other demanding applications. Gems Sensors Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3850-670

Miniature trackball

Built-in LEDs

What's called the industry's first miniature trackball 360-degree scanning and select switch was developed to replace navigation keys or mini joysticks used in mobile and smart phones, PDAs, cameras, camcorders, keyboards, remote controls, and GPS systems. The 8-mm diameter ball is housed in a unit measuring 12 x 12 x 9.1 mm. Two built-in LEDs can reportedly be integrated inside the housing of the trackball and provide an electrically independent two-color illumination of the ball. ITT Industries, Cannonhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-671

Precision data converter

Simplifies control and monitoring

The ADuC702x precision analog microcontroller family features ARM7-based programmability and joins the company's portfolio of 8052-based solutions, known as the MicroConverter^™ series. They are designed for high-precision measurement and control, and data acquisition systems with basic digital needs. The converters reportedly integrates a powerful 32-bit RISC core with precision data conversion technology that supports up to 16 channels of fast, 12-bit-accurate analog-to-digital conversion and up to four 12-bit digital-to-analog converters. Analog Deviceshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-672

Controller

Unlimited counters and timers

The FL1C series is the next generation of the company's SmartRelay. It is a timer/counter replacement and is equipped with the functionality of a micro PLC. It includes a 32-bit processor that provides fast scan time, double the program memory, and 130 function blocks for programming. It also has a 4 x 12 character backlit LCD screen, shift registers, and cursor keys that can be configured as inputs. According to the company, the number of counters and timers that can be programmed into the product is unlimited. IDEC Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3850-673

Gap-filling material

Easy to use, low thermal resistance

Designed as an electrically isolating gap-filling material, the Gap Pad 2000S40 is suited for high-performance applications. It features a 2.0 W/mK thermal conductivity for exceptionally low thermal resistance. Its natural inherent tack eliminates the need for an additional adhesive coating that inhibits thermal performance by increasing interfacial resistance, according to the company. Typical applications include thermal transfer in game stations, mass storage devices, graphics card/processor, wireline/wireless communications hardware, and automotive powertrain controls. The Bergquist Companyhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-674

Power management ICs

Provide flexible power control

The company's first organic light emitting diode (OLED) display power conversion IC and a new white LED charge pump for backlight applications are designed to support every power requirement for next-generation portable color displays. The TLPS65130 features dual adjustable output voltages up to 15V and down to -12V. It operates at a low quiescent current and with a fixed frequency pulse width modulation of minimum 1.25 MHz, allows the use of 4.7-µH inductors. Texas Instrumentshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-675

Switch

High performance

The PE4259 switch is hailed as the world's highest performance, general-use RF CMOS SPDT switch. It reportedly extends performance to 3 GHz, making it a suitable solution for any wireless application that can benefit from the advantages of RF CMOS. It has a single control input, high ESD tolerance, low insertion loss, high IP3, and isolation. The product is constructed with the company's patented UTSi^™ silicon-on-sapphire technology. Peregrine Semiconductorhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-676

Graphical development

Extends technology

Introduced as a significant upgrade to the family of LabVIEW graphical development products, LabVIEW 7.1 extends Express technology to automated instrumentation and real-time applications with new Express VIs for the company's modular instruments. It is designed to simplify development for all LabVIEW users. The upgrade also introduces advanced execution timing and graphical debugging for low-level control and visibility of real-time system execution. National Instrumentshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-677

Interconnects

Flexible, maximized power capacity

The company's series of high-density power-to-board interconnect system is designed for elevated board stacking. The four-row interconnects can reportedly carry 27A at 80C over four banks of four power pins each. Power banks are separated from the nearest signal pins by 3.5 mm to maximize the power capacity. For board stacking applications, the board spacing with standard connectors can range from 10 to 20 mm. Samtec Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3850-678

Transient voltage suppressors

With bi-directional TVS

The surface-mount TransZorb^® products are available with 500, 800, and 1,000W peak pulse power ratings. The 500W uni-directional and bi-directional TVSs are in the SMA package, and the 800 bi-directional and 1,000W unidirectional TVSs are in the SMB package. The company is reportedly the only supplier to offer these specifications in both package types. With a choice of maximum stand-off voltages in increments from 5 to 40V, the families comprise 156 standard device options, according to the company. Vishay Semiconductorshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-679

Application processor

Targets simple-featured mobile phones

The SH-MobileL chip is designed to deliver the performance and functionality needed to add enhanced multimedia features to the next-generation mobile phone systems. It is engineered to help keep system costs low so that new camera-equipped multimedia phones will be sufficiently affordable to gain popularity. It allows direct connection of a 2-megapixel-equivalent, UXGA-size camera module. This reportedly makes possible mobile phone systems that can capture and perform electronic-zoom display of high-definition images. Renesas Technology Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3850-680

Digital bus switches

High bandwidth

The P13CH family of low-voltage, high-bandwidth 500-MHz NanoSwitch digital bus switches are suited to address the operational requirements of next-generation servers, RAID, Super VGA, memory bank switching, and high-performance networking/telecom backplanes. The product includes such features as very flat on-resistance across the full device bandwidth, and very low on/off capacitance that allows the switches to be used in applications to reduce bus loading. Pericom Semiconductor Corporationhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-681

Temperature controller

Microprocessor-based

A new version of the company's Series 59 microprocessor-based temperature controller features enhanced flexibility and options, reportedly making it a versatile, accurate heating/cooling control that can be tailored into a range of OEM applications. Other features include added power input choices, more sensor options, four different relay output options, and alarm and time functions. It is easy to use, according to the company, and displays temperature and other parameters on large, easy-to-read LEDs. Fenwalhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-682

Battery charger

In small package

Designed as a fully integrated linear battery charger, the LTC4059A is in a small package that can reportedly charge a single-cell Li-Ion battery at 900 mA without overheating itself or the surrounding components. A patented thermal regulation scheme prevents the junction temperature of the IC from exceeding 115C by reducing charge current during high power or high ambient temperature operation. The product is housed in a 2 × 2-mm DFN package. The complete solution requires only two discrete components and reportedly fits into a 2.5- × 2.7-mm footprint. Linear Technology Corporationhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-683

Connector products

Genderless, with robust housings

The AMP Power Series 15, 30, and 45 connectors are single-pole connectors with vertical and horizontal stacking capability. They reportedly have robust housings and a durable contact system. They share a common, genderless housing design; separate contacts for 15, 30, or 45A are employed to accommodate an appropriate power rating. They are intended for power supplies, material handling equipment, electric vehicles, communications equipment, electric wheelchairs, and office furniture partitions. Tyco Electronicshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-684

Production-test solution

Enables signal integrity

What's described as the semiconductor test industry's first high-speed production-test solution for identifying the maximum number of product defects at the lowest cost, the BIST Assist 6.4 is reportedly built on technology that allows signal integrity testing of high-speed serial links up to 6.4 Gbytes/sec. It does this using a cost-effective loopback/built-in self-test approach. It is meant to provide at-speed level control and precision and adjustable jitter injection up to 430 ps, exercising high-speed link performance and expanding fault coverage. Agilent Technologieshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-685

Sensor selection tool

Real-time, interactive

The iSelect^™ Photoelectrics sensor selection tool is a real-time, interactive electronic "catalog" that is designed to help users select a product from the company's sensor offering. Using the tool's funnel-down approach, users can reportedly find a sensor by size, mode, range, and other features. Users can also narrow down sensors by attribute, compare several products side-by-side, and access online learning and data sheets for more information. Banner Engineeringhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-686

Dimming

With phase control loop

The 600V IR21592 and IR21593 dimming ballast ICs each feature a phase control loop and half-bridge driver for fluorescent lamps. They also include what's reportedly the most comprehensive set of protection features, including dimming ignition detection and brown-out and over-temperature protection. A micro-controllable interface is also included. They are designed to simplify dimming fluorescent lamp architecture into a single-chip solution. International Rectifierhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-687

Standalone printer

For mobile applications

Designed as a semi-rugged mobile thermal printer unit, the FTP-628WSL110 includes a Bluetooth^® interface for handheld, portable, and wireless applications. It also supports both serial and IrDA input, and is powered by either a 3.7V dc lithium ion battery or a 120V ac adapter. With 1.5A power consumption, a single battery charge will print 50m of paper, according to the company. It is designed for such applications as route sales, medical, retail, and test and measurement applications. Fujitsu Components America Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3850-688

Board

16-bit analog input

The PCI-DAS6013 provides 16 single-ended/8 differential channels of 16-bit analog input. Measurements on any of the four bipolar input ranges can be taken at rates up to 200 kilosamples per second, according to the company. It also provides two 16-bit counter/timers. Measurement Computing Corporationhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-689

Switches

Long life, silent operation

The QSA series of two- and four-way switches are engineered for long life, tactile feedback, and silent operation for use in a wide variety of applications. They are meant to be used as convenient control switches for products with low current demands of 1-50 mA. The QSA2 and QSA4 reportedly feature an actuation force of 3.5N ± 1N, with a force delta of greater than 0.5N and a return force of 1N. Operational life is reportedly 100,000 operations. ITT Industries, Cannonhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-690

Monitoring alarm option

Reduces troubleshooting time

The new Sentinel monitoring alarm option is engineered to continually monitor the supply voltage to each individual heat trace circuit without the need for additional staff. Loss of voltage or a ground vault condition triggers an automatic alarm condition, alerting plant personnel of critical process problems and reducing downtime. An annunciator panel then reportedly identifies the faulted zone and a common alarm is activated with the re-ring feature. This is designed to reduce troubleshooting time and provide increased indication of potential problems on the line. Chromaloxhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-691

Microcontrollers

Very small, low cost

According to the company, the PIC10F microcontroller family is the world's smallest microcontrollers. They are in 6-pin packages and in a form factor of SOT-23 package, designed for highly space-constrained and extremely low-cost applications. Four members exist in the family: PIC10F200, PIC10F202, PIC10F204, and PIC10F206. All offer a precision 4-MHz internal oscillator, 33 instructions, two stack levels, and a watchdog timer, among other features. Microchip Technology Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3850-692

Hand held computer

With integrated RFID

Featuring a Microsoft Windows^® CE .NET 4.2 operating system and Intel^® XScale^™, the JETT*ce has an integrated RFID reader. It can read and write to most industry standard 13.56-MHz RFID tags and smart labels; its RFID reader comes standard with the ability to select various antenna positions, which reportedly maximize the ease of use in multiple orientations. The product's customization options include keypad, logo tag, serial tag, case color, protective bumpers, and cables. Two Technologies Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3850-693

Temperature probes

Meets small space requirements

The LSMC micro series of temperature probes are designed to meet the ultra-small space requirements in a range of applications, including the specialized needs of the medical industry. With a response accuracy rate of ±0.1C, the product sizes range from 0.0185 inch diameter with a 0.156 inch nominal probe length, to 0.0190 in diameter with a 30 inch nominal probe length. Fitting easily into a hypodermic needle, they are reportedly compatible with YSI 400 and 700 temperature monitor instruments. Selco Productshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-694

Power Ics

Lower cost power

Using low-cost surface mount technology to streamline the manufacturing process, the company is introducing "open frame" products that reportedly sell for up to 75 percent less than hermetically packaged, hybrid components. The MP230 and MP240 are part of the family with the new packaging design, and they are designed to feature the same performance and circuit protection as hybrid components. The MP230 is a 30A device and can reportedly dissipate up to 250W. The MP240 is 20A with 200W dissipation. Apex Microtechnologyhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-695

LCD panel

With embedded audio circuitry

Using Continuous Grain Silicon technology, the company has integrated audio circuitry onto the glass substrate of a System LCD panel. The circuitry provides system functions beyond image display and is based on establishing new circuit logic technologies adaptable to thin-film semiconductors. The screen size is 4 inches with a resolution of 640 × 480 pixels. It features such integrated audio circuitry as shift register, latch, d/a converter, analog input preamp, volume control, and power amp. Sharp Corporationhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-696

One-box tester

For wireless connectivity technologies

Designed to lower the cost of test for products and components that incorporate Bluetooth^™ and other wireless connectivity technologies, the N4010A enables more efficient RF testing. The one-box platform wireless connectivity test set features an option that speeds measurements and improves accuracy for products that include Bluetooth, such as mobile phones, PDAs, computers, cameras, VCRs, consumer appliances, and automotive telematics. Agilent Technologieshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-697

Stacker System

Increases speeds

Reportedly able to achieve high density and increased speeds up to 2.5 Gbps of bandwidth per signal pair in mezzanine board-to-board applications, the VHDM 8-row stacker system has a recorded high speed/high density mezzanine design with 18-mm stack height and 100 real circuits per inch. It offers flexibility for parallel board connections and has less than 5-percent cross talk. Molex Corporationhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-698

Temperature/process controllers

Control multiple zones

The E5AR 1/4 DIN and E5ER 1/8 DIN temperature/process controllers multi-loop models feature a reported sampling response time of 50 ms. They are designed to allow for integrated control of multiple zones or environmental factors (temperature, pressure, humidity, etc.). Both display PV, SP, and MV data simultaneously in a 3-row backlit LCD display. The E5AR is available in 1-, 2-, and 3-loop models, and the E5ER in 1- and 2-loop models. The products are made for applications requiring critical control of quick temperature changes. Omron Electronics LLChttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-699

Network interface controllers

For military applications

Designed to meet the challenges of flight-critical military applications and harsh military environments, the FC-75000 Fibre Acess NIC is part of the FibreAcess^™ series of 2 Gb/sec Fibre Channel Network Interface Controllers. It features dual redundant architecture with autonomous failover or dual independent channels, low memory to memory message latency, and deterministic autonomous message scheduling. It also features built-in avionics upper layer protocols on conduction cooled PMC card, and can operate over a temperature range of -40 to +85C. Data Device Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3850-504

Platform

For laser trim applications

The small footprint TrimSmart^™ LT2100 series is a platform designed for addressing thick and thin film laser trim applications. It performs trim and test of thin film resistors, resistor networks, and other applications. Utilizing an air-bearing stage for position in X, Y, and theta, it also features a high-speed pattern recognition system for precision beam placement and part alignment. It offers a selection of cutting lenses and an enhanced Windows^® 2000 operating system. GSI Lumonicshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-505

Through-hole-reflow

For surface mount technology

Engineered as a cost-effective solution for surface mount technology, the 236 Series features such design elements as optimizing the shoulder pin length to adapt to the reflow process. Also featured are use of high temperature-resistant plastic for the insulating housing, and utilization of the proven labor savings realized with the company's CAGE CLAMP^® spring pressure connection technology. The product is offered in two to six pole configurations with 5-mm pin spacing; it is reportedly capable of handling conductors ranging from AWG 12-28. WAGO Corporationhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3850-506

Temperature probe

Plastic and metal piping systems

Featuring a high density O-ring that seats into a specially designed groove and shoulder, the PL-PX can reportedly provide a seal capable of handling operating pressures of up to 100 psi. It is intended for pipes with diameters of 2 inches or larger, and it requires a 3/8-inch hole drilled with a standard drill bit. The product uses a corrosion-resistant brass or stainless steel housing with an increased wall thickness, eliminating the need for a separate thermal well. It is designed for such applications as pool and spa heaters, surface transportation, analytical instruments, and building controls. Precon Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3850-507