STMicroelectronics’ STSPIN32F0A programmable motor controller contains fully integrated gate drivers for three external MOSFET half-bridges, an STM32F0 microcontroller (MCU), as well as a 3.3V DC/DC switching converter plus a 12V LDO, giving designers flexible motor-control options in a lightweight and compact 7mm x 7mm outline. The 48MHz microcontroller, with 32Kbyte on-chip Flash, can run motor control algorithms […]
Industrial
Open-frame 15-W supply carries industrial, medical safety ratings
The TPP15 family of miniaturized, open-frame power supplies offer an extended operating temperature range of -40C to +85C and both industrial and medical safety approvals. These 15 watt AC/DC power supplies from TRACO POWER feature reinforced insulation with I/O isolation of 4,000 VAC, are 2 X MOPP compliant with leakage current below 75μA and are […]
Linux platform extends Linux-based embedded systems for industrial and infrastructure applications
Maintaining Linux in industrial and social infrastructure applications presents unique challenges for equipment manufacturers. These machines typically require support for more than 10 years, whereas the maximum Long-Term Support (LTS) Linux maintenance period only runs approximately two years. In addition, industrial-grade software requires high reliability, safety and security, and real-time or near real-time performance. To […]
Wire-to-board connectors have metal backshells with EMI shielding
A comprehensive range of backshells with a rugged aluminium alloy construction and electroless nickel plating can be applied to new connector installations or alternatively for carrying out mid production modifications. Developed by Harwin for wire-to-board connectors, the metal shells make connectors more mechanically robust and provide EMI/RFI protection. Incorporated into the female cable versions is […]
Power adapters meet DoE Level VI/COC Tier 2 standards
Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced three new series of external power adapters to enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMS) to meet the Department of Energy Level VI and European Code of Conduct (CoC) v5 Tier 2 Directive efficiency standards. These standards aim to reduce waste energy from external power supplies both from no-load and normal operation and […]
A/D converter boasts power dissipation of 1.55 W per channel
Analog Devices, Inc. announced a 14-bit, 2.6 GSPS dual A/D converter which enables IF/RF sampling with superior speed and linearity. The AD9689 A/D converter features power dissipation of 1.55 W per channel, half the dissipation of comparable solutions in the market, thus further increasing suitability for many of its targeted design situations. In addition to the […]
Directional bridge/dual RMS RF power detector IC covers 9 kHz to 7 GHz
Analog Devices, Inc. introduced a 9 KHz – 7 GHz directional bridge and dual RMS RF power detector that can simultaneously measure forward and reverse RMS power levels in a signal path along with return loss. The new ADL5920 detector represents a change to conventional approaches by integrating a directional bridge-based coupler that results in an […]
Sensor acquisition modules work with high-def scopes
A Sensor Acquisition Module (SAM40) works exclusively with the Teledyne LeCroy 12-bit HDO family of scopes. The SAM40 provides up to 24 input channels for low frequency (sensor signal) acquisition and analysis. It connects to a 4 or 8-channel Teledyne LeCroy 12-bit resolution high-definition oscilloscope (HD4096 HDOs and MDAs) to provide Analog+Digital+Sensor (up to 8+16+24 […]
Flat top beam shapers convert Gaussian beam profile to flat top profile
Edmund Optics® (EO) introduces new Flat Top Beam Shapers. These refractive field mapping optical systems convert a Gaussian beam profile to a flat top profile with near 100% efficiency. No internal focusing enables use with high power lasers. Flat Top Beam Shapers convert collimated Gaussian input beams into collimated flat top beams with a uniform […]
Advanced new instrument enclosures now with bail arms
METCASE’s advanced new TECHNOMET instrument enclosures can now be ordered with bail arms for portable electronics applications. The bail arm is comfortable to hold and also doubles as a desk stand which can be indexed in 30o increments. The 5.90” high desktop models also feature recessed side handles as standard. Applications for TECHNOMET include medical […]