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Verotec has developed eleven new models in four families of integrated development systems for stand-alone desktop or rack mount environments. Equally suitable for the hardware/software development environment and for use as the packaging for the finished system, the modular units are configured from
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2/22/2012
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A new 16-channel temperature/voltage plug-in input module for the Yokogawa DL850 ScopeCorder has been added to the range of electrical and physical input modules available for this versatile instrument.
The new module extends the electromechanical testing capabilities of the DL850 ScopeCorder by
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Date:
2/21/2012
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Providing design engineers with a wide range of DC and AC fans for dusty or moist environment applications, Orion Fans announced the availability of an IP55 rating for a significant number of its fans. The availability of this rating in most DC and selected AC fan series enables their use in several
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2/8/2012
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Tektronix, the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced that Test & Measurement World has honoured the MDO4000 Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Series with a 2012 Best in Test award in the oscilloscope category. In addition, the MDO4000 was deemed the 2012 Test Product of the Year out
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2/6/2012
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Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today the Xilinx Kintex™-7 FPGA DSP Development Kit with High-Speed Analog, supporting Xilinx’s 7 series Targeted Design Platforms. As the demand for faster processing of wideband analog signals continues to rise,
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2/6/2012
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with LeCroy, a leading provider of test and measurement solutions.
“LeCroy is a
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Date:
2/5/2012
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A Yokogawa DL850 ScopeCorder is playing a key part in tests on synchronised switching devices in power systems being carried out by Harmonizer Power Quality AB: a Swedish company that provides power-quality services for industrial and utility customers.
Among the services provided by Harmonizer are
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Date:
1/26/2012
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New from Rigol Technologies, Inc. comes the DS4000 series digital oscilloscope, a fast and versatile general purpose test instrument perfect for a wide range of applications. Available in 8 different models, the DS4000 series features bandwidths between 100MHz and 500MHz, sample rates up to 4GSa/s and
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1/26/2012
TI unveils ZigBee Smart Energy 2.0 system-on-chip with integrated ARM Cortex-M3 processor and memory
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN), the leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity solutions, today announced the industry’s first demonstration of a radio frequency (RF) system-on-chip (SoC) that integrates an IEEE 802.15.4 (2.4 GHz) radio, an ARM® Cortex™-M3 processor, dedicated
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1/24/2012
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Acal BFi, - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - announces the launch of a new range of embedded power supplies from specialist manufacturer, SL Power, which feature 90% efficiency and one of the smallest heat footprints in AC to DC conversion.
The CINT1200 family comprises eight models with output
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Date:
1/23/2012
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In increasing numbers of electronics development projects, cost-optimization efforts are focusing more closely on ensuring that different modules share as many identical or similar components as possible. This creates significant potential for savings – beginning with purchasing and storage and continuing
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1/23/2012
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ProPhotonix Limited, (LSE:PPIX) (LSE:PPIR) (Pink Sheets:STKR), a designer and manufacturer of LED light engines and laser diodes modules as well as a distributor of premium vendors' laser diodes is pleased to announce the launch of InViso(TM) Micro, an extension to its highly successful InViso laser
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1/17/2012
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TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, will showcase an extensive array of new and innovative products at this year's Southern Electronics exhibition. A full line-up of standard and configurable power AC-DC power supplies, including the Elektra Award-winning EFE400M, DC-DC converters
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1/13/2012
Tektronix, the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, announced today that the company will be showcasing a wide-range of test and measurement products at Embedded World 2012 (Stand 205, Hall 4), which takes place from 28.02. – 01.03 2012 in Nuremberg, Germany. The Tektronix products on display
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Date:
1/11/2012
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Dual 18-Bit IOUT DAC
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2758, the industry's first high performance dual, 18-bit, current output digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The LTC2758 offers accurate 18-bit DC specifications, including ±1LSB (max) INL and DNL over temperature. In addition to excellent DC specifications,
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Date:
1/11/2012
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INTEGRATED Engineering Software, a leading developer of hybrid simulation tools for design analysis, has introduced the INTEGRATED API (Application Programming Interface) across its simulation software suite with the release of the version 9.1 upgrade, including a powerful scripting tool.
The INTEGRATED
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Date:
1/10/2012
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Tektronix, a leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, announced today that the MDO4000 Mixed Domain Series oscilloscope has won the Elektra 2011 Test Product of the Year award, presented at the European Electronics Industry Awards event in London.
The Elektra awards recognize achievements of individuals
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1/9/2012
Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. (CSS) announced today the acquisition of primary assets of Massachusetts-based QuadTech, Inc., an industry-leading provider of electrical safety equipment and systems. CSS, located in Southern California, is a complete solutions provider of power electronics testing instrumentation
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Date:
1/6/2012
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RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has announced the introduction of a new interactive, online probe selector tool from Tektronix, a leading supplier of test, measurement and
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12/22/2011
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UltraVolt, Inc., the world-leading supplier of standard-product high-voltage power supplies, announced today the extension of the BT Series line to include a new, general purpose bench-top high-voltage power system – the BT-GP Series.
The BT Series of bench-top power systems is already known for its
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12/17/2011
Eltek, the world leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications, electric vehicles and solar energy projects, announced today it has finalized the merger of Eltek Valere into the corporate Eltek brand, creating a single operational organization.
Eltek
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Date:
12/16/2011
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Murata Power Solutions today announced the ACM3P series of low profile 3-phase AC digital ammeters suitable for front panel mounting. Capable of high precision measurement to within 0.1 A and display of true-rms values of 2- or 3-phase mains current up to a maximum of 100 A per phase, the ammeter has
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Date:
12/3/2011
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Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has developed and demonstrated the world’s first commercially available oscillators incorporating piezoelectric microelectromechanical
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Date:
11/30/2011
Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, unveiled the THS3000 Series of handheld oscilloscopes that bring a new level of measurement precision and accuracy to engineers and technicians who need to debug, install and repair complex electronic systems in both field and lab
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Date:
11/30/2011
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Silicon Designs, Inc. (www.SiliconDesigns.com), a global industry leader in the design and manufacture of highly rugged industrial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, has announced the global market introduction of its new LG Series, a dedicated product family of low-g range chips
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11/29/2011
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AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded on its miniature ultra-broadband capacitors, GX Series, to include the GX01 ultra-broadband capacitor that addresses DC blocking issues from 160kHz (-3dB roll-off) to 40GHz. The GX01 capacitor
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11/29/2011
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The new Remote Instrumentation Controller 4000 (RIC-4000) for ASSET's ScanWorks® platform for embedded instruments can connect over an Ethernet network and apply boundary scan (JTAG) tests on as many as four circuit boards at once. The units under test (UUT) and ScanWorks could be in the same room on
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11/28/2011
TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, announces that its scope for safety testing has recently been updated to include the Third Edition of 60601-1, the new safety standard for Medical Devices.
The power supply manufacturer has actively participated in the Underwriters Laboratories®
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11/25/2011
Matrox Graphics announced today its Matrox Avio KVM extender and Matrox Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller boards will be demonstrated together, as key components of a collaborative, high-performance simulation visualization at Digital Plant Expo.
Avio will be specifically demonstrated with
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11/25/2011
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Nitronex, a leader in the design and manufacture of gallium nitride (GaN) based RF solutions for high performance applications in the defense, communications, cable TV, and industrial & scientific markets, has successfully completed qualification of its NRF1 discrete process for volume production at
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Date:
11/16/2011
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The new TGR6000 RF signal generator from Aim-TTi is capable of sweeping from 10 MHz to 6000 MHz in a single range.
The generator has several sweep modes including step sweep and list sweep. In step sweep, the frequency and/or amplitude are stepped between two fixed points using up to 1000 steps which
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Date:
11/16/2011
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Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics and a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, fan trays and accessories, has developed a new line of "green" AC fans with a smart thermal control.
Designated the OA109AP111TB03 (TEMP Control) Series, the AC Axial fans
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Date:
11/11/2011
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Based on its comprehensive portfolio of high performance connectors, ERNI Electronics is constantly and consistently further developing its range of services. The offering includes state-of-the-art and highly efficient cable assembly, wide-ranging design services through to complete and tested systems
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Date:
11/10/2011
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TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, introduces the Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies. Offering high efficiency, flexibility and reliability, these high-density, 2U format benchtop and rack mounted power supplies are designed to meet the demands of a wide variety of ATE and
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11/5/2011
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TE Circuit Protection announces the RTP200R060SA device, the latest in the series of Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) devices that offer a convenient, cost-effective alternative to typical thermal fuses. RTP devices help protect against thermal-runaway damage caused by MOSFETS, capacitors, ICs, resistors
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Date:
10/26/2011
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Rohde & Schwarz, a leading manufacturer of test & measurement, communications and broadcasting equipment, has developed a handheld cable and antenna analyzer that features an advanced set-up measurement "wizard" to simplify the user interface. Optimized for cable and antenna measurements, the handheld
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Date:
10/9/2011
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems g, today announced the availability of enhancements to its CODE V® optical design and analysis software, acquired as part of Synopsys’ acquisition of
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10/7/2011
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eoSemi, the all-silicon oscillator company, has appointed Intralink as strategic sales partner for the East Asian markets of Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea.
Headquartered in Oxford, UK, with offices in Tokyo, Shanghai, Taipei and Seoul, as well as locations across Europe and the United States, Intralink
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10/6/2011
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today unveiled a series of high-speed amplifiers that establish a new performance standard with the best combination of high-speed, low noise and low power. Designed for portable, multi-channel and low power instrumentation and healthcare equipment, the ADA4896-2 (dual), ADA4897-1(single)
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10/5/2011
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The newest precision voltage reference from Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) features low noise, low temperature drift and meets the low power requirements of high end and portable instrumentation systems.
The ISL21090 is a wide input range, low noise precision bandgap voltage reference
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Date:
10/5/2011
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas and TI to Deliver Technical SpeedWays on the New BeagleBoard-xM
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has teamed up with Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) to hold a series of SpeedWay® technical seminars on the new open source community BeagleBoard-xM, featuring TI’s ARM® microprocessor-based EZ Software Development
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9/26/2011
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The new /HS option provides fast, accurate measurements of power parameters such as voltage, current, power, torque, speed and mechanical power with millisecond response. This allows it to capture numeric data on the change of status during one rotation of a motor when the motor is started, when the
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Date:
9/26/2011
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Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today expanded its growing family of high speed analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with a new series of devices that provide industry leading signal-to-noise ratios while consuming little power. The new devices offer excellent high input frequency
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Date:
9/13/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry’s smallest single-wire I/O expander with self-timed, single-wire (STSW) technology from Texas Instruments. The TCA5405 allows system designers to control and expand outputs to as many as five, using a single processor general
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Date:
9/10/2011
ULIS, a manufacturer of high-quality infrared imaging sensors for thermography, security, automotive and military applications announced today that the company will collaborate with CEA/Leti, a leading international technology research centre, in a project to develop and market a new line of infrared
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9/6/2011
Measurement Specialties, Inc. (Nasdaq:MEAS) (the "Company"), a global designer and manufacturer of sensors and sensor-based systems, announced today that they have entered into an exclusive license agreement with Sentelligence, leveraging their patented optical spectral technology.
Frank Guidone,
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Date:
9/6/2011
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Targeting the many electronic applications requiring 4 watts or less, the new Bias Power BPW 4 Series micro-size switching power supplies can solve many problems for design engineers. The BPW 4 is smaller than alternate “one component” solutions and is available with single or dual output. BPW 4 supplies
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9/6/2011
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I2C Temperature, Current & Voltage Monitor
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2991, an 8-channel I2C temperature, voltage and current monitor for 3V and 5V systems. The LTC2991 is a highly integrated monitoring solution that incorporates a 14-bit ADC, 10ppm/°C voltage reference and I2C digital interface to provide submillivolt
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Date:
9/2/2011
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I had the pleasure of an interview with Mark Edwards, Sales Director of Aim-TTi, Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd, based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK. The 13 year close links with Cambridge University research has now come to fruition.
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Date:
9/1/2011
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the release of a new Product Knowledge Center (PKC) technology training site devoted to the communication bus technology USB 3.0 SuperSpeed, its
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8/30/2011
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Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX13256, an H-bridge transformer driver with a wide input-voltage range for isolated power supplies. Using this simple solution, engineers can quickly design a highly efficient (up to 90%)
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8/29/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry’s most accurate current shunt monitor. With a maximum offset voltage of 10-microvolts (uV) and a maximum gain error of 0.1%, the INA226 is 10 times more accurate than leading competitors. The device is a complete 16-bit, single-chip
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8/29/2011
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The Tektronix TPS2000 series of power analysis oscilloscopes, available from TTid, has been updated to improve the viewability of the screen in field-based applications.
The new TPS2000B series incorporates a brighter and higher-contrast screen which strongly improves the viewing experience
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8/19/2011
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Nuvation Engineering, a leading provider of electronic product development services, has recently moved into a new product design center in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The new facility features a larger design and development lab that enhances Nuvation's engineering capabilities and increases its electronics
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8/18/2011
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) unveiled today an integrated true RMS-to-DC converter that offers a best-in-class 100 µV to 3 V of usable dynamic range and the ability to measure extremely low signal levels with high accuracy and no drop in settling time.
The AD8436 precision monolithic true RMS-to-DC
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8/18/2011
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for tools and test equipment, today publicized its new international distribution agreement with LeCroy, a leading provider of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and related test and measurement products.
Adding
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8/18/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry’s first zero-drift, 36-V operational amplifier (op amp). Compared to the competition, the dual-channel OPA2188 provides a 4x improvement in offset voltage drift, 60 percent improvement in initial offset voltage and twice the
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Date:
8/17/2011
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The CPX400S is a 420 W power-supply unit with extremely compact dimensions, being only 107 mm wide (quarter rack width). Maximum output voltage is 60 V and maximum current 20 A subject to the 420 W power limit envelope. Range control buttons allow it to be configured as full PowerFlex, fixed range 60
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7/31/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry’s smallest, 16-bit delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with integrated programmable gain amplifier (PGA), reference, temperature sensor and 4-input multiplexer. Measuring 2 mm x 1.5 mm, the ADS1118 is more than 65-percent
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Date:
7/31/2011
The Call for Papers PCIM Europe 2012 is now open. The deadline for abstract submissions (previously unpublished presentations only) is 14 October 2011. The event is Europe’s number one meeting place for all fields of Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion and Power Quality/Energy Management.
Lectures
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7/25/2011
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TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents the EPCOS DataLOG SD data logger for the EPCOS PFC controllers BR6000-R12/S485 (from V5.0) and BR7000. This newly developed data recording equipment can be used to record and store all the values measured by the controller. An SD card with a
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7/23/2011
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced the ADA4096-2 dual, precision-micropower operational amplifier (op amp) -- the industry’s first precision op amp with more than ±30 V of integrated input over-voltage protection (OVP). This industry-leading level of internal input OVP, which extends 32 V above
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7/22/2011
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High Accuracy Temperature-to-Voltage Converter
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2997, a high accuracy temperature-to-voltage converter with built-in series resistance cancellation for 2.5V to 5.5V systems. Many low voltage systems today rely on temperature to assess overall system health and reliability. Traditional implementations
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7/14/2011
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LEM, the market leader in providing innovative and high quality solutions for measuring electrical parameters announces an extended sales partnership with SIGNALTEC www.signaltec.com. The agreement will grow the sales of the LEM Danfysik high precision current transducers in the test and measurement
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7/13/2011
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Precision Circuit Fault Protection and Warning
Linear Technology announces the LT6109, a complete high side current sense device that incorporates a current sense amplifier, dual comparators and a precision 400mV voltage reference. When connected to a current shunt resistor, the high side current sense amplifier precisely extracts the shunt voltage,
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7/7/2011
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UltraVolt, Inc., the world-leading manufacturer of standard-product DC-to-DC high-voltage power supplies, today announced it has redefined its high-voltage power supply line by introducing two enhanced interface options: the –I5 Option and the –I10 Option. Currently, the –I5 and –I10 Options are available
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7/3/2011
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today introduced an ultra-low noise, low-power low-distortion instrumentation amplifier (in amp) for the precision measurement of extremely small signals present in noisy industrial operating environments. Tracing its lineage back to ADI’s market-leading AD620 low-drift, low-power
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6/28/2011
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Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco® model 25A, the world’s smallest ISOTRON® (IEPE-type) piezoelectric accelerometer, designed to support high-reliability vibration measurement requirements on very small structures and objects. With a total weight of just 0.2
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6/26/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the H.E.A.T. (harsh environment acquisition terminal) evaluation module (EVM), the industry’s first high-temperature data acquisition system, which includes a complete set of TI signal chain components qualified for extreme temperature
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6/24/2011
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Enhanced performance, Energy management, and End-user value are the key design objectives of Ericsson's 3E range of digitally-controlled dc-dc converters. The newly-expanded product family comprises two intermediate-bus converters that source up to 240 and 396 W to power a choice of complementary 3E
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6/23/2011
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XP Power announced today two additions to its range of ultra compact high power density AC-DC power supplies. New products include the introduction of the encapsulated single output ECE series, and multiple output models of the existing ECL family.
The ECE20 are encapsulated PCB mount 20 Watt devices,
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6/22/2011
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LT3015 1.5A Negative LDO
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3015, a 1.5A negative low dropout linear regulator featuring fast transient response, low noise, and precision current limit. With its wide input voltage range of -1.8V to -30V and adjustable output voltage from -1.220V to -29.5V, the device’s common emitter
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6/21/2011
Synopsys Custom Design Solution Enables Moortec Semiconductor to Tape Out High-performance Analog IP
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Moortec Semiconductor Ltd., a mixed-signal IP and semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) provider, has taped out its high-performance analog IP on TSMC’s 40LP
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6/18/2011
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Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced that its Endevco® model 72 high-g piezoresistive shock accelerometer series has been honored with a 2011 “Best of Sensors Expo Award” Silver recognition, under the Sensors category. The award was presented by Sensors Magazine during last
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6/17/2011
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VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) now offers a new Sample Kit comprising a broad selection of their most widely used high-precision current sensors for accurate measurement of DC and AC current. The convenient and easily portable case contains current sensors with integrated electronics for both
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6/16/2011
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that it has collaborated with TSMC to deliver Synopsys’ custom design solution for TSMC’s 28-nanometer (nm)
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6/7/2011
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, now stocks the Arduino advanced prototyping platform and accessories.
Arduino is a tool for computer development that can sense and control
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5/27/2011
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that it is delivering comprehensive design enablement for TSMC’s 28-nm process technology, integrated manufacturing compliance and an advanced system-level prototyping
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5/27/2011
SUYIN is developing a new series of right-angled SMT board-to-board connectors (male and female) with a pitch of 1.0 mm. The sliding contact technology used here ensures a reliable connection, even when it is exposed to significant mechanical shock and high impact and vibration loads. To make this possible,
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5/25/2011
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ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has released its newest product for integrated electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for use in notebooks, tablets, and external storage devices.
The new ESD7004 is specifically
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5/15/2011
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Quad Independent Resistors with Outstanding Ratiometric Accuracy & Stability
Linear Technology introduces the LT5400, its first family of precision matched resistors designed for high performance signal conditioning applications in difference amplifiers, precision dividers, references and bridge circuits. Three resistor network options are in full production today with resistor
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5/14/2011
Rohde & Schwarz, a leading manufacturer of test & measurement, communications and broadcasting equipment, has developed the industry's only digital oscilloscope that employs a real-time digital trigger. Designated the R&S®RTO Series, the advanced scope significantly enhances productivity and product
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5/5/2011
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Aim-TTi has launched a new 6 GHz RF signal generator which is priced at less than half that of the lowest cost 6 GHz generators available previously.
The TGR6000 covers a frequency range from 10 MHz to 6000 MHz at an output level of between -110 dBm and +7 dBm adjustable in 0.1 dB steps. The
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5/4/2011
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ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the RS6011 series a family of compact, smooth-running slide potentiometers for use in professional audio applications such as mixing console faders. The slide potentiometers are available with one or two resistance elements and are suitable for vertical PCB mounting.
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5/3/2011
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I attended the European press launch for ON Semi’s new Q32M210 precision mixed-signal microcontroller for portable sensing applications. This product is ideal for industrial and medical applications where high accuracy, dependability and low power operation are key requirements.
Todd Schneider,
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5/2/2011
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Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today added to its industry-leading high-precision operational amplifier portfolio with the introduction of the ISL28208, a precision, ground-sensing input, rail-to-rail output, 3V to 40V powered dual op amp that provides an unmatched solution for industrial
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4/26/2011
ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, today announced the development of a portable capacitance meter, the CB-2000, that is simpler to use and easier to carry than any other measuring devices previously available.
The CB-2000 is an advanced measurement unit especially developed
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4/24/2011
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Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced its new uninterruptible power system (UPS), the Eaton 5PX UPS, an integrated power management solution for information technology (IT) and small-to-medium-business data centers. The 5PX supports virtualization strategies through seamless
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Date:
4/22/2011
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has introduced two new data converters designed to deliver the speed and performance at low power necessary for a range of communications and industrial applications. Now available, the AD9434, a low-power, 12-bit, 500-MSPS (mega samples per second) A/D converter reduces
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Date:
4/19/2011
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(Left) Chris Godfrey, Farnell’s MRO Segment Manager and (right) Patrice Jaunasse, Sales Director at Tektronix
Farnell, the leading multi-channel distributor, has won the 2010 EMEA High Service Distributor of the Year award from Tektronix, the leading global manufacturer of test measurement and monitoring solutions. The award, presented at Tektronix’s annual executive partner meeting in Paris this week, recognises
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Date:
4/19/2011
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Exar Corporation, a provider of software and subsystem solutions for industrial, datacom and storage applications, has broadly deployed Synopsys’ Design Compiler®
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Date:
4/19/2011
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ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the HSHCA a high-quality capacitive type humidity sensor for use in digital cameras, mobile phones, PCs, and notebooks, in health care applications, home appliances, robots and industrial machines. The surface-mountable sensor is remarkable for its small dimensions
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Date:
4/19/2011
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the immediate availability of the CustomExplorer™ Ultra mixed-signal verification environment as part of Synopsys’ Discovery™ Verification Platform. CustomExplorer
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Date:
4/18/2011
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Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today expanded its growing family of high speed, low power analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) for communications and data acquisition applications by introducing the 16-bit ISLA216P series of ADCs.
Designed using Intersil's proprietary FemtoCharge(TM)
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Date:
4/18/2011
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KEMET has introduced a new range of Tantalum Stacked MnO2 capacitors. The TSM Series is targeted for applications requiring high capacitance with limited board space in the computer, consumer/gaming, medical, military/aerospace, telecommunications and transportation markets.
The KEMET TSM Series
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Date:
4/13/2011
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in semiconductors for high-performance signal processing applications and leading supplier of amplifier technology, introduced today the industry’s lowest-noise, zero-drift operational amplifier. The ADA4528 zero-drift op amp is designed for instrumentation
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Date:
4/13/2011
CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature semiconductor solutions introduces RUBY, a new triple operational amplifier with a built-in voltage reference for reliable operation from -55°C to +225°C. The three operational amplifiers can easily be configured as an instrumentation amplifier with external resistors,
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Date:
4/13/2011
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The latest addition to Verotec’s family of 19 inch rack cases is the Veroshield 19” EMC screened version, which combines the ability to easily mount a wide range of electronic, electric and electro-mechanical equipment in a standard 19” enclosure with good EMC performance. The Veroshield is particularly
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Date:
4/13/2011
Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. and TestEquity LLC today announced a renewed distribution partnership that will significantly increase the availability of Chroma’s power test instrumentation and systems to diverse power electronics markets.
The new agreement will allow TestEquity to offer Chroma’s
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Date:
4/12/2011
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FCI, a leading developer of connectors and interconnect systems, announces a new, dedicated microsite for its Board-to-Board/Wire-to-Board Modular System, including a core product selector to help simplify specification of the company's extensive Basics+® product family, which includes the Dubox®, PV,
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Date:
4/12/2011
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The PPA1500 has been introduced to meet the increasing demand for smaller and more efficient products. This push for greater efficiency has resulted in the development of power conversion techniques of ever-increasing frequency, and with these new techniques comes the need for power measurement instruments
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Date:
4/9/2011
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BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging voice coil actuator requirements for a high temperature spectrometer application. The device is used to identify materials in a given sample based on its spectral lines and operates under severe
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Date:
4/8/2011
Mouser Electronics, Inc., known throughout the industry as a top global design engineering resource for semiconductors and electronic components, today upped the power of its expansive linecard in forming a global distribution agreement with Bias Power. Bias Power is a leading manufacturer of drop-in
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Date:
3/30/2011
The European Space Agency (ESA) is using Yokogawa digital oscilloscopes, including the recently launched DL850 ScopeCorder, at its European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, to carry out key evaluation tests on different high-power laser systems for use on space
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Date:
3/22/2011
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National Semiconductor Corp. introduced a new family of clock jitter cleaners featuring the industry’s lowest phase noise and rms jitter performance: 111 femtosecond (fs) from 12 kHz to 20 MHz, and a wideband noise floor of -162 dBc/Hz at 184 MHz output frequency. This level of phase noise enhances
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Date:
3/22/2011
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Martek Power, recognized by the railway industry as a technology leader in electronic power supplies designed specifically for a variety of rolling stock applications, announce significant additions to its Powertron® JL Series of open-frame DC/DC converters.
They are conduction-cooled units
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Date:
3/16/2011
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SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, today introduced the SiT8004, the industry’s lowest power high frequency oscillator. The SiT8004 reduces oscillator power consumption by up to 66% and is ideally suited for high performance networking, video, computing and storage
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Date:
3/16/2011
Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, announced that Yokogawa Electric Corporation used Synopsys Processor Designer to achieve ultrafast ladder program processing performance for their latest FA-M3V programmable logic controller (PLC).
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Date:
3/14/2011
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The industry’s first precision instrumentation amplifier designed and manufactured specifically for high temperature applications was unveiled today by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in semiconductors for high-performance signal processing applications and leading supplier of signal conditioning
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Date:
3/13/2011
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ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with its EC35A a low-profile 2-phase incremental-type encoder with 23.6mm hollow shaft for easy setting of signal conditions. The vertically mountable SMT device has dimensions of 35mm x 4.5mm (diameter x body height) and features a long operating life of up to 50,000
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Date:
3/11/2011
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AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has worked with Modelithics to create a surface mount chip capacitor model for its GX02 broadband capacitor series that addresses DC blocking issues from 16kHz (-3dB roll-off) to 65GHz. Designated the
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Date:
2/26/2011
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TESEQ, a leading developer and provider of instrumentation and systems for EMC emission and immunity testing, has released Compliance 5 emission and immunity test software. Compliance 5 is a single, integrated test platform capable of performing all RF EMC testing needs.
The upgraded software
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Date:
2/26/2011
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced two power management development kits, which help designers generate the cleanest possible positive and negative voltage rails to power today’s analog circuits. The new TPS54060 and TPS7A30/49 development kits remove switching noise and increase the performance
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Date:
2/25/2011
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