Electronics

DC/DC converters

Wide input range, programmable output

The first product in a family of dc/dc converters is the X3015P, a very small device using a semiconductor LGA package. The device is reportedly ideal for powering intermediate bus architecture, point-of-load applications. Features include wide input voltage range of 3 to 6V dc, current density of over 80 A/inch² and programmable fixed frequency from 300-500 kHz. The small footprint reduces space usage on the topside of boards since the low height allows mounting on the bottom side of the host board. Power-One, www.power-one.com Enter 617

Isolated converter

Output current limit, clamp

The HyperQor™ PowerPod converter features high efficiency, programmable output voltage, industry standard footprint, and 43.2-52.8V input range. This isolated dc/dc converter is designed to power the Intel Itanium2 processor and delivers up to 130W of power at 100A. Mechanical features include captive-mounting hardware, universal heat sink mounting and ultra-low inductants output connectors. SynQor Corporation, www.synqor.com Enter 618

Single-channel chip

Voice CODEC solution

Voice-over-networks, ISDN, and telephone applications are the target markets for this single-channel voice CODEC chip. The W681511 offers low power needs, compatibility with Motorola's MC14LC5480 and 20-pin SOP packaging. Applications include consumer computer communications and other electronics products. Winbond Electronics Corp. www.winbond-usa.com Enter 619

ESM platform

Optimized for embedded applications

Systems-on-a-module carrier card solutions are reportedly ideal for embedded applications. The basic segments of ESMs are the mezzanine SOM and carrier card. The specification defines mechanical, electrical and environmental characteristics of the unit and the interface between module and carrier card. Designed to resist vibration, shock and harsh chemicals, ESM cards are complete computer systems with a CPU and chip set, main memory, connection to mass storage, and essential I/O. MEN Micro, Inc., www.menmicro.com Enter 620

24 V power supply

UL 508 and UL 60 950

QUINT power supplies offer universal 24V power supply with output currents of 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 30, and 40A. These products offer a wide input voltage range in ac or dc. Regulated and adjustable output voltages range from 22.5-28.5V dc. An isolated relay contact and active transistor-switching output provide preventive function monitoring. Phoenix Contact, www.phoenixcon.com Enter 621

Service/device monitor

Monitor, diagnose and manage devices

Customer security is available for the Axeda DRM™ system, an OEM product. The Axeda Policy Manager™ remotely monitors, manages and services intelligent devices at customer sites. The Policy Manager helps customers adopt DRM and enables remote service. This distributed, enterprise software speeds the diagnostic process and reduces onsite visits, while increasing device uptime, the company reports. Axeda Systems Inc.; www.axeda.com Enter 622

Signal oscilloscope

New logic probe and display

The DL7400 signal explorer has 4- or 8-channels at 500 MHz BW and optional 16-bit logic. The sampling rate is 1 GS/s on 4 or 8 channels, with interleave of 4 or 16 MW max. Standard interface is GP-IB, USB, and a PC card (type II) is the standard external media. The optional interface is SCSI 100 base-TX Ethernet and optional external media is Zip format. Yokogawa Corporation of Americawww.us.yokogawa.com Enter 623

OCR software

Integrates with other components

Trainable OCR software reads a wide variety of fonts and symbols. Engineers can use a basic training interface to add flexibility and high-speed identification to PC-based vision systems. Applications include OCR A, OCR B, and SEMI fonts, created by character stamping, laser etching or inkjet printing. Examples include reading text on machine-stamped parts, semiconductor wafer identification, and pharmaceutical packaging labels and lot codes. National Instruments, www.ni.com Enter 624

Oscilloscope calibrator

Set up custom verification

New calibration procedures reduce performance time to 60 minutes or less, using the MET/CAL® Plus V7 calibration procedure. Designed for precision Tektronix® oscilloscopes, the automated procedures speed verification of oscilloscopes and automatically generate test reports containing complete results. Features include conformance to Tektronix, verification methods, minimized lead changes, automated cursor measurements, and dynamic settling routines. Fluke Corp., www.fluke.com Enter 625

Noise-immune sensors

18 and 30-mm housings

Ac noise-immune capacitive sensors use the same filter principle as the dc versions, making them immune to most industrial noise. Fixed oscillator frequency is high enough to ignore most standard plant noise, while electrical noise is symmetrical and easily identified. Electrical noise is thereby separated from the sensor's input signal. Available in 18- and 30-mm plastic barrel housings, the sensor exceeds most specifications listed by CE. TURCK Inc., www.turck.com Enter 626

DC/DC regulators

Uses 200 kHz switching frequency

Step-down dc/dc switching regulators have a 1.5A internal switch and deliver up to 1.25A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 1.25V. Regulators have small footprints and high thermal resistance. Oscillator, control, and logic circuitry are integrated into a single die. A high-voltage design process results in high efficiency over a wide-input voltage range. Linear Technology; www.linear.com Enter 627

Switch mode power supply

Automatic safety shutoff

Predictive maintenance is a highlighted feature of the S8VS switch mode power supply, which also offers LED display in a lifetime monitor and run-time monitor. The lifetime monitor shows an estimate of the remaining service life in years, while the run-time monitor displays how long a load has been operating. This model features overload and over-voltage protections, allowing the power supply to shut down automatically if shorted. Omron Electronics Inc, www.omron.com Enter 628

Capacitance pressure transducer

9- or 15-pin connector

Designed to meet the tight space requirements of 300-mm specialty gas processes, the Model 227INT ultra-high purity capacitance pressure transducer features an LCD display for 360° viewing. This model wears 4 oz, stands 4.5 inches high, and is available with 5V dc, 10V dc or 4-20 mA output. Available pressure ranges include 0-25 psi, up to 3,000 psi in gauge, absolute or compound pressure. Setra Systems Inc., www.setra.com Enter 629

WLAN power amplifier

Low power consumption

The RMPA5251-251 power amplifier is designed for high performance WLAN applications in the 5.15-5.35 GHz frequency band. Optimized for 802.11a, this power amplifier is internally matched at both ports, in an industry-standard 3 x 3 x 1-mm package. This model requires only single, positive-supply operation, and includes an integrated power detector. Raytheon; www.raytheon.com Enter 630

Fluid level sensors

Floatless, cross-sectional operation

Continuous level sensing is the highlight of shaped electromagnetic field sensors that offer floatless operation. SEF technology can be shaped to linearize the volume output in water, coolant and oil tanks with a regular cross-sectional area as the level rises. The sensors are reportedly ideal for fluid level sensing in automotive applications. Non-invasive external mounting is available for plastic tanks. MTS Systems Corp., www.levelplus.com Enter 631

Power system architecture

Faster than brick-type converter

Factorized power architecture reportedly provides power system designers with efficient processing up to 200W of power in a small and light ball-grid array package. FPA, with power density up to 800 W/inch³ can be deployed as surface-mount components. One type, the voltage transformation module, is designed to convert the factorized bus to voltage levels required with efficiency as high as 97%. Vicor Corp., www.vicr.com Enter 632

Temperature monitor

Pushbutton programming, scalable output

A temperature monitor that offers an integrated display, allowing users to view the temperature directly at the process, is available for highly accurate measurement of liquids. Readings are displayed in 0.1° increments and are programmable for F or C in a temperature range of -40 to 572F. The large LED display can be seen from a distance even in low-lit areas. ifm efector inc., www.ifmefector.com Enter 633

BGA sockets

Full-array stops

The Matrix series BGA Socket is reportedly ideal for test and development applications. Sockets are available in standard pitches of 1.27, 1.0, and 0.8 mm. Sizes range from 10 x 10, to 60 x 60 units, yielding up to 3,600 contacts in a single array. Custom arrays are also available, as are standard hardware items. Tyco Electronics Corp.www.tycoelectronics.com Enter 634

Miniature sensor

Solid-state sink and source outputs

The SM400 MICROSONIC® Thru-Beam sensor offers precise, rapid sensing of objects in harsh environments regardless of color, shape or opacity. Applications include lead-edge detection, broken web detection, paper/foil splice detection, web film hole detection and clear glass and plastic detection. Sensors are resistant to dust, humidity, most acids and bases, and high-pressure wash-downs. Hyde Park Electronics Inc. www.hpsensors.com Enter 635