The 3M Electronic Solutions Division extended its product line for interconnect products to include an RoHS-compliant, 34 position, 2 mm Molded-On Socket for the 2M Series. The 34-position molded-on socket cable assembly, along with the rest of the product family, has a rugged, one-piece design with integral strain relief and closed connector ends. With a 2 […]
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Low-loss IGBTs Improve Switching In Sub-2.5 kW Inverter Applications
Vijay Bolloju, International Rectifier Traditionally, IGBTs have addressed applications requiring high-voltage and -current ratings and relatively slow switching frequencies. When the switching frequency is low, the inherently low conduction losses resulting from the device’s low VCE(on) (collector-to-emitter saturation voltage), which derive from the IGBT’s minority carrier operation, outweigh the poor switching performance, enabling high overall […]
Digital Infrared Temperature Sensor Reduces Outer Dimensions and Power Consumption
HL-Planartechnik, part of Measurement Specialties Inc., introduced the TSEV01P digital infrared temperature sensor. The benefit of this OEM module is integration leading to a reduction of the outer dimensions of the sensor combined with a reduction of the power consumption. The sensor, housed in a TO metal can, provides an electronic voltage depending on the […]
Hyperboloid Connector Family Offers High Cycle Life
QA Technology Co. announced the expansion of its integraMate hyperboloid contact and connector product family with the addition of 1.5 mm size contacts and a 3-pin power connector. The 1.5 mm size has a current rating in excess of 12A, and it incorporates a 12-wire hyperboloid cage. The core technology is a hyperboloid wire cage […]
High Density Switcher Supplies 160W in a 2” x 4” package
V-Infinity, a division of CUI Inc, introduced a series of high density, medically approved open frame switching power supplies. The VMS-160 series outputs 160W with 200 LFM forced air cooling or 100W under convection-cooled conditions. This translates to a power density of 18 W/in³ in a 1U, industry standard, 2” x 4” footprint. The power […]
DC/AC Inverter for Backlighting Two 10′ to 15′ Industrial LCD Panels
Taiyo Yuden introduced its LS6D0812A-RH low-profile DC/AC inverters for driving cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) in liquid crystal display (LCD) backlighting applications. It is designed specifically for use with 10″ to 15″ industrial-grade LCD panels widely used in medical electronics, machine tools, digital signage, point-of-sale/kiosks, touch-screen and test and measurement equipment applications. The device provides dual […]
Processor and Chipset Support 1 GB Memory
Adlink Technology, Inc. released its low-power ETX-GLX COM based on the AMD Geode LX 800 processor and CS5536 companion chipset. It supports up to 1 GB DDR400 memory in a single SODIMM socket, or it can optionally be equipped with 128 MB or 256 MB DDR400 memory soldered on the module. Targeted for markets requiring […]
TCXO/TCVCXO Series Boast Low Noise Phase
MtronPTI introduced a Stratum 3 precision TCXO/TCVCXO product family. The M610x Series is a fully Stratum 3 compliant product, and the M611x Series is a general purpose TCXO/TCVCXO, featuring ±0.3 ppm stability performance over the full industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C). Both product families are available in 3.0V, 3.3V and 5.0V versions in an […]
Do Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Make Silicon Rectifiers Obsolete?
Why Power Factor Correction? Power factor is the ratio of the actual power used to the apparent (reactive) power that a piece of equipment draws from the alternating current (AC) line. The reactance of large capacitors or inductors can cause the apparent power drawn from the line to exceed the actual power used, resulting in […]
J-Lead SMT Connectors
Molex, Inc. expanded its SlimStack product line to include J-Lead SMT connectors. These board-to-board connectors feature a J-shaped SMT tail that provides 35 percent PCB width space savings versus standard gull-wing style tails. The connectors are manufactured in stack heights of 0.90 mm, 1.30 mm, 1.50 mm and 1.70 mm. Design flexibility makes the connectors […]