February 23, 2012
ALPS ELECTRIC has developed the SCGD Series of push-push type microSIM card connectors for use in smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs, and other mobile devices. Mass production will commence in October of this year. Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs are becoming steadily smaller and more sophisticated. As these devices have started incorporating functions such as electronic money that require security, it has become essential to provide a mechanism for authenticating identity. SIM cards are currently used for this type of authentication in many devices and, as the devices become more sophisticated, there is a demand to reduce the power consumed by the components inside the device. The connector also takes advantage of ALPS ELECTRIC’s stress analysis technology to incorporate a proprietary pin shape suitable for small and thin cards and a contact mechanism that maintains a suitable level of contact pressure.
ALPS Electric Co., Ltd.
www.alps.com
ITT Interconnect Solutions is renowned as an industry leader in reliable Mil-DTL 38999 connectors for military applications, with an enviable track record stretching back over 30 years during which time it has supplied more than 40 million interconnects to this important market. As well as the standard Mil-DTL 38999 qualified connectors, ITT ICS regularly tackles custom and value-added designs and is now qualified to offer drawings for quotes, making it a leader in pricing quotations .and adding value to its customer proposition. The company’s value added service modifies products to suit customer needs, as ITT ICS engineers are skilled at creating customised connectors to provide innovative solutions and solve customers’ interconnect problems.
A customer recently requested a high durability, low cost Mil-DTL 38999 series II connector which included a contact for a printed circuit board and a rear seal for use in corrosive environments.
ITT Interconnect Solutions
www.ittcannon.com
ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced the launch of a new line of ultrasonically welded two-piece cover sets and 24-pin surface mount connectors designed to meet the latest CFast standards issued by the Compact Flash Association. This latest CFast standard is the combination of Compact Flash (CF) and ATA Serial Transport (AST) which offers both flexibility and speed. ITT ICS developed its new CFast card kits and connectors to provide both the parallel (PATA) and serial (SATA) interfaces demanded by the new CFA standard and conform to both Type I and Type II of the new specifications. The CFast cover sets consist of a plastic frame moulded around a stainless steel cover and oriented in position with guide-posts, which simplifies assembly. Once assembled, the covers are ultrasonically welded together with a continuous weld joint around the perimeter of the card and are the most secure, tamper-proof, rigid and robust card kits available on the market today.
ITT Interconnect Solutions
www.ittcannon.com
Hirose (Distribution: MSC Vertriebs GmbH) has drawn from their pioneering design expertise to introduce the new highly developed super speed ZX360 USB 3.0 connector. These connectors meet with the requirement for better performing connectors with superior high speed transmission capability.
ZX360 connectors are designed with super speed in mind. The data transmission speed has been increased to an incredible 5 Gbps allowing much faster, seamless data transfer rates and enables uncompressed transmission of high definition moving pictures. The structure of the receptacle is in two joined sections, the first section features a USB 2.0 interface to allow for a power charge connection and the other is the USB 3.0 for super speed transmission. The innovative style of the plug allows the cable to be soldered internally to a small printed circuit board (not supplied) instead of directly on to the contacts to reduce the mechanical stress applied to the contacts. More power is delivered by ZX360 allowing the current capacity to be increased to 900mA.
MSC Vertriebs GmbH
www.msc-ge.com
Harwin, the leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, has announced that its M52 2.54 × 1.27mm pin header range – part of its Archer board to board connector system – is now available ex-stock, rather than being produced to order based on a customer’s selected pin height.. Available in through-board and SMT styles, many standard pin lengths can now be shipped immediately, increasing design flexibility.
This versatile, cost effective connector system offers good performance and is intermateable with other similar systems. It is ideally-suited to applications including test & measurement, robotics, industrial, handheld and medical equipment. SMT versions are available on tape & reel packaging for automated assembly.
Comments Paul Gillam, Product Manager: “Archer headers and sockets feature a dual point of contact design for reliability. They enable product miniaturisation without sacrificing ruggedness or performance.”
Free samples and CAD models are available on-line at www.harwin.com/archer.
Harwin
www.harwin.com
Farnell has reached an agreement with interconnect product manufacturer Samtec to increase the number of the company’s products it offers from 12,000 to 62,000.
This significant increase in the connector product portfolio will enable Farnell to support customer applications in an even wider and more diverse range of applications. Samtec products can be broken into three broad categories - high speed (signal integrity), micro pitch, and rugged / power.
They are used in board-to-board, cable-to-board, and panel and I/O applications.
Samtec’s ‘Sudden Service’ manufacturing program means that Farnell customers can source small quantities of standard and custom Samtec parts from Farnell in lead times as short as five working days helping them to speed the development of their new designs.
Farnell
www.farnell.com
ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced the launch of a new line of ultrasonically welded two-piece cover sets and 24-pin surface mount connectors designed to meet the latest CFast standards issued by the Compact Flash Association. Developed to accommodate consumer demand for faster storage speeds in such applications as digital cameras, handheld portable devices, computers and medical instruments, this latest CFast standard is the combination of Compact Flash (CF) and ATA Serial Transport (AST) which offers both flexibility and speed. ITT ICS developed its new CFast card kits and connectors to provide both the parallel (PATA) and serial (SATA) interfaces demanded by the new CFA standard and conform to both Type I and Type II of the new specifications. The CFast cover sets consist of a plastic frame moulded around a stainless steel cover and oriented in position with guide-posts, which simplifies assembly. Once assembled, the covers are ultrasonically welded together with a continuous weld joint around the perimeter of the card and are the most secure, tamper-proof, rigid and robust card kits available on the market today. ITT ICS CFast card kits can be customised to meet any CFast product application.
ITT Interconnect Solutions
www.ittcannon.com
Farnell has become the first European distributor to stock Amphenol’s TMM range of contact spacing connectors. The new components are designed for wire-to-wire and board-to-board interconnections in a wide range of industrial and telecoms applications.
The new Amphenol TMM connectors offered by Farnell have a 1.27mm pitch contact spacing and are available in 12 circuit sizes that encompass parts with between 4 and 26 poles. Copper alloy contacts are fully tinned to protect against corrosion and kinked to enhance connector retention whilst soldering takes place. Locking latches are available on female connectors.
Amphenol’s TMM connectors have current and voltage ratings of 1A and 230V respectively. Contact resistance is 20 milliohms (max), and the red thermoplastic bodied UL 94 V0 rated parts have an insulation resistance of 1000 mega ohm (min), and a withstand voltage of 500VAC. Operating temperature range is -40°C to +105°C.
TMM connectors are supplied on cut tape & reel allowing both new product development and contract electronic manufacturing applications to be serviced by Farnell.
For further information please visit the Element14 community: www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-37491
Farnell
www.farnell.com
XP Power announced the JHM10 series of board mounted compact isolated 10 W DC-DC converters. Meeting the ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005 / IEC60601-1 3rd edition medical safety standard and having a maximum leakage current of 2uA, the series meets the stringent international regulatory requirements for patient connected medical equipment. The converters have a reinforced input to output insulation at a working voltage of 250VAC and provide an isolation of up to 4,000 VAC for up to 1 minute, and up to 5,000 VAC for up to 10 milliseconds (defibrillator proof) and, as required by the 3rd edition, have two means of patient protection (MOPP). Isolation capacitance is 20 pF.
The series comprises of three ranges accepting wide 2:1 inputs of 4.5 to 9 VDC, 9 to 18 VDC or 18 to 36 VDC with either single or dual outputs. Single outputs are +5, + 12, or +15 VDC, and duals provide +/- 5, +/- 12 or +/- 15 VDC. The regulated outputs vary no more than +/- 0.3 % under all input conditions and less than +/- 2.0 % under all load conditions. Outputs can be trimmed up to +/- 10% of stated nominal output.
Measuring just 31.75 x 20.32 x 16.5 mm (1.25 x 0.8 x 0.65 inches) these miniature converters fit a standard DIP 24-pin out footprint, keeping board space to a minimum and making them suitable as a drop in replacement part for use in older designs.
The JHM10 series meets EN55011 & EN55022 level A standards for conducted and radiated EMI without the need for any extra external components. Able to operate in most environments, the series can accommodate temperature from – 40 degrees C to + 80 degrees C without any additional heat sinking or forced airflow. The units de-rate above + 50 degrees C and the maximum case temperature is + 100 degrees C.
Suiting a wide range of patient connected medical applications the JHM10 series is perfect for any design that requires a high level of voltage isolation, a low isolation capacitance together with a low level of leakage current.
The JHM10 series is available from Farnell, element14, approved regional distributors, or direct from XP Power and come with a 3 year warranty.
XP Power Ltd
www.xppower.com
Contactors prove substantial advantages even on non-Multitest test handlers
Multitest, a designer and manufacturer of final test handlers, contactors and load boards used by integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and final test subcontractors worldwide, announces that its Cantilever style contactors often are used on non-Multitest, third-party test handlers. This complements Multitest’s Plug & Yield offering and makes the Multitest expertise available to all IDMs and test houses, independent of the handler brand.
In cases where Multitest Cantilever contactors replaced competitors on third-party handlers, the result was a substantial yield improvement. Even more impressive are the drastically reduced cleaning-related downtimes. Due to Multitest’s advanced Cantilever technology, cleaning intervals were extended by a factor of 10 — and sometimes more. This actually means that, e.g. for cold test, the utilization of the test cell was improved by one eight-hour shift or greater.
Multitest’s advanced Cantilever technology is based on long-term experience as well as thorough technical experiments, measurements and analysis. This allows Multitest to develop contact springs that feature an optimum set of all critical characteristics, such as contact force, plating, scrub and geometry.
Currently, Multitest offers ECON, nanoKelvin® and DURA® based on the advanced Cantilever technology.
Multitest’s Contactors Division has more than 25 years of experience in Cantilever products. Experts for Cantilever solutions are available at Multitest’s headquarters in Germany and at the St. Paul, Minnesota location, which is 100 percent dedicated to contacting solutions.
For more information about Multitest’s Cantilever technology, visit www.multitest.com/Cantilever
Multitest
www.multitest.com
Omron Electronic Components B.V. newly released slide DIP switch uses innovative mechanical design to give more reliable switch operation.
The new Omron A6SN features high pressure, knife-edge internal mechanics, ensuring more reliable and consistent contact operation. This design enables any solder flux residues to be broken during the operation of the switch actuator. The switch also uses a temperature resistant resin that enables reflow soldering at peak temperatures of up to 260°C, which is higher than most comparable alternatives.
Andries de Bruin, Omron European Product Marketing Manager, Switches commented, “The Omron DIP switches range includes versions to suit most production methods and as well as fully sealed types. All A6SN switch types can be washed without seal tape. They are available with a number different of actuator configurations and the A6SN can be supplied with embossed taping models to aid automatic mounting processes.”
The Omron A6SN is rated at 24V DC at 25mA, available with 1 to 10 poles and a flat or raised actuator. Insulation resistance is 100MΩ at 100V DC. The A6SN supports an ambient operating temperature range of -30°C to +85°C.
Omron’s DIP switch range meets the requirements of many electronic markets including security, vending, industrial, process control and embedded applications. The product line-up includes industry standard types, low torque sealed switches and a number of industry specific models.
Omron Electronic Components Business – Europe (OCB-EU)
http://components.omron.eu
Configurable spatial processor provides immersive cinematic sound experience
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced an integrated circuit (IC) that simplifies the design and programming of spatially-enhanced audio systems for multi-speaker portable products, including laptops, tablets, sound bars and sound docking stations. The National LM48901 quad Class D spatial array is the first in a family of innovative audio ICs that employ distributed sound processing coupled with loudspeaker array technology to produce an immersive audio experience for space-constrained applications. For more information and to order samples, visit www.ti.com/spatial-preu.
Tablets, for example, have wide-format screens that deliver impressive high-definition video, but the overall experience is hindered by their tightly spaced speakers that produce audio that is lacking in clarity and depth. They suffer from a limited soundstage, where multiple speakers sound like only one speaker because they are placed close together. The LM48901 and companion software tool solve this problem with easy-to-use audio effect programming that converts a small soundstage into an immersive sound experience that can be deployed across a manufacturer’s entire product portfolio, from tablets to sound bars with two to 16 speakers.
Key features and benefits
• Complete audio solution: IC integrates a spatial processing DSP, four Class D amplifiers, 18-bit stereo analog-to-digital converter (ADC), phase-locked loop (PLL), and I2S and I2C interfaces.
• Simplified audio effect programming: Easy-to-use software tool speeds development by eliminating the need for algorithm tuning and in-house DSP experts.
• Immersive audio effect: Enables differentiated products that defy physical system size to provide an expanded soundstage superior to competitive solutions.
• Flexible multi-channel capability: Enables multiple LM48901’s to be daisy-chained to support up to 16 speaker channels and multiple subwoofer configurations.
• Integrated 2 W speaker drivers: Four Class D speaker drivers deliver 2 W per channel of continuous output power into a 4-Ohm load with less than 1-percent total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) to simplify system design and reduce bill of materials.
Texas Instruments
www.ti.com
Power Integrations published Version 8.5 of its popular power supply design productivity software, PI Expert Suite. This latest release adds support for the company’s new HiperLCS family of high-frequency LLC converter ICs, as well as the recently-introduced TOPSwitch-JX family of integrated offline switcher ICs.
PI Expert Suite significantly shortens and simplifies the design process by generating a complete schematic of the power supply, including an optimized power transformer design and a complete bill of materials. In addition to support for the latest PI product families, the Version 8.5 update includes thermal calculations to optimize heatsink performance and provides PCB layout recommendations for the device and package type chosen. The new version also features an updated component library that includes fuses, fusible resistors, shunt regulators, optocouplers, and heatsinks.
The software is now available in two versions – 32-bit and 64-bit. The 64-bit version takes advantage of larger system memory and faster processor speeds to expedite the design optimization process. PI Expert Suite is available in English, and Russian languages and can be downloaded now at www.powerint.com/pi-expert.
Power Integrations
www.powerint.com
Intersil Corporation has released a new 2.5A step-down regulator that automatically boosts the input voltage to maintain regulation.
Loss of regulation due to drooping input voltage is a common problem in automotive applications. Such input dropouts – commonly called ‘cold crank’ conditions – occur when starting a car in cold conditions, but can now occur in vehicles with start-stop operation.
The ISL78200 is a synchronous buck/pre-boost IC that automatically activates a pre-boost stage when required to maintain output regulation. It integrates a low side MOSFET driver along with a 90 milliohm high side MOSFET. The ISL78200 can accommodate a wide input voltage range of 3V to 40V while supplying a regulated 5V, 2.5A output at 85 degrees C without heat sinking. The combination of input voltage pre-boosting and step-down regulation with a low 180uA quiescent current makes the ISL78200 ideal for a wide range of automotive power applications.
Intersil Corporation
www.intersil.com
Intersil Corporation introduced a space-saving, AEC-Q100-qualified dual synchronous step-down DC/DC regulator featuring a 2.25MHz switching frequency to minimize solution size. The ISL78228 dual step-down DC/DC regulator provides two independent 800mA outputs. Its 3mm × 3mm package and 2.25MHz switching frequency enables very small power solutions for a variety of space-constrained automotive and industrial applications. A 2.75V to 5.5V input voltage range permits powering from common 3.3V or 5V automotive module supply rails. Internal current-mode compensation provides fast transient response, allowing 100% duty cycle for low dropout and eliminates the need for external compensation components.
Each channel has an independent enable pin and output voltage programming down to 0.6V. Built-in 2ms digital soft-start minimizes inrush current, while the device’s low 30uA quiescent current minimizes standby power consumption.
The ISL78228 is AEC-Q100 qualified and fully TS16949 compliant, and is specified for the full -40 degrees C to 105 degrees C operating temperature range.
Intersil Corporation
www.intersil.com
DATEL, a business unit of Murata Power Solutions, announced the DAC-12100 series of low power 12-bit current output digital to analogue converters that have TTL/CMOS compatible inputs. With a 100 MHz conversion rate, these ultra-high speed devices suit any speed critical applications such as radar, signal reconstruction, waveform generators and communications equipment. With an extremely low glitch energy characteristic of 3.0pV-s
compared to the industry norm of 100pV-s, the DAC-12100 generates very little switching noise. The complementary current outputs of 0 to -20.48mA can directly drive 50ohm loads. Dynamic performance, to Nyquist at fOUT of 2.02MHz, provides a spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) specification of – 85dB.
The converter uses a R/2R resistor network and a segmented switching current cell arrangement in order to reduce glitch energy. Employing laser trimming of the resistor network ensures the device achieves its 12-bit linearity to within 0.5 LSB across the transfer curve. The DAC-12100 is available in a hermetically sealed 28-pin CLCC solder dipped leads package measuring 11.43 × 11.43 mm (0.45 × 0.45 inches).
DATEL
www.datel.com
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the Newport smart meter reference platform. Integrating the latest in metrology, security, and powerline communications (G3-PLC) technology, this reference platform gives utilities a versatile way to evaluate smart grid technology, and gives manufacturers an easy-to-use smart-meter design to accelerate time to market. High integration and best-in-class accuracy reduce infrastructure costs and Newport’s highly dependable, flexible, and robust components allow performance in adverse conditions. This design demonstrates Maxim’s commitment to providing solutions for metrology, communication, security, interface, power, and timekeeping to the smart grid. A separate G3-PLC concentrator board is available to support meter-to-concentrator communications testing. The rapid rollout of the smart grid is characterized by certainties and uncertainties. All smart meters need high accuracy, robust communication, security, and a long field life.
To ensure that a design meets these performance criteria, the Newport evaluation platform integrates the 71M6541 energy-metering system on chip (SoC) that provides 0.1% accuracy across a wide current range of 2000:1.
Maxim Integrated Products
www.Maxim-ic.com
Silicon Laboratories Inc. introduced the industry’s first single-chip hybrid TV receiver family designed to simplify the design of TVs, set-top boxes (STBs), Blu-ray recorders and PC accessories. The new receiver family includes the Si2185 hybrid receiver, which combines a digital/analog TV tuner, a multi-standard analog demodulator, and DVB-T and DVB-C demodulators into a fully integrated, monolithic solution.
The receiver family also includes the Si2115/13/11 digital-only receivers designed for DVB-T and DVB-C digital STBs offering terrestrial and cable reception. The new Si2185/15/13/11 receiver family enables TV and STB developers to eliminate numerous external components such as surface acoustical wave (SAW) filters, tracking
filter inductors, wirewound inductors and low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), thereby simplifying their designs and reducing BOM cost. The receiver family’s unprecedented single-chip integration can enable a total system savings of up to 75 percent compared to more complex two-chip solutions.
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
www.silabs.com
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc. has announced the SGDR2500P2, a dual-output, two-stage, opto-isolated gate driver board intended for use with power electronics modules that incorporate SemiSouth’s vertical-trench junction field-effect transistors (VJFETs) as the primary switches. The board provides electrically isolated high-side and low-side outputs with peak current levels of +20/-10 A, enabling fast switching speeds and yielding record-low switching energy losses. The SGDR2500P2 is optimized for the high-speed, hard switching of specific power modules such as Microsemi’s 1200 V, 100 A half-bridge, APTJC120AM13VCT1AG, but can also be used as a time-saving evaluation board for projects in the development or qualification stage. The SGDR2500P2 self-generates isolated ±15 V supply voltages, eliminating the need for multiple power supplies. The board’s maximum switching frequency is 100 kHz, enabling the user to leverage the high-frequency capability of SiC technology and reduce bulky, costly magnetic components.
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc.
www.semisouth.com
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX2982, the first broadband, HomePlug® 1.0-compliant, powerline communications transceiver for harsh industrial environments. The MAX2982 is highly integrated and offers significant design flexibility. An enhanced “Robust” mode provides a receiver that operates at -1dB signal-to-noise (SNR) to ensure reliable communications in the presence of noise. The device operates from -40°C to +105°C and is qualified under AEC-Q100-Rev-G for harsh applications. The MAX2982 is an easy-to-use, industrial, broadband powerline communications solution for automation and control, remote monitoring, energy management, wireless base-station control and monitoring, and local area networking (LANs).
Industry Needs Reliable Cable Communications
Industry-standard, HomePlug 1.0 powerline communications chipsets have become commonplace in residential applications. Nonetheless, many industrial and commercial applications could not take advantage of the technology because existing products lacked the reliability and temperature ratings necessary for those uses. Further, commercial and industrial powerline environments have unique, high-noise characteristics not found in the residential environments where most HomePlug modems are used. Consequently, industrial applications need the powerline receiver and narrowband interference rejection circuitry to be optimized for reliable performance in their environments. Ultimately, the automation industry wants to deploy a single-cable power and communications network that provides long operating life, operates with high accuracy in their harsh environment, and reliably monitors and controls remote sensors, system, and motors. They want a proven reliable powerline network that functions for them. Now with the MAX2982, their solution has arrived.
Single-Cable Power and Control with Broadband Powerline Communications on AC or DC Lines
The MAX2982 is optimized for high-performance, real-time control, and automation applications. The device’s low-latency 333µs response time and 14Mbps data rate support high-bandwidth data from large arrays of automated equipment in a single network. With its 512-address bridge table and point-to-multipoint addressing, the MAX2982 records, monitors, and controls hundreds of HomePlug modems in a network. This technology eliminates the traditional need for long, dedicated communication cables. Optional firmware delivers additional noise immunity to improve the communication range even further. The 56-bit DES/triple-DES (3DES) encryption with key management ensures secure communication.
Open Architecture Facilitates Optimized Applications
The MAX2982 is fully compliant with HomePlug 1.0 and its programmable application interface enables market-optimized firmware. A full range of interfaces includes 10/100 Ethernet, UART, USB, JTAG, MII, RMII, and high-speed FIFO. Boot code options allow application-specific MAX/PHY profiles, and each profile can be optimized for a variety of parameters. An upgradeable MAC enables application-specific spectral shaping, including bandwidth and notching capabilities. There are 24 general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins for data handshaking and signaling across a network.
The MAX2982 transceiver can be coupled with the MAX2981 powerline analog front-end (AFE) and line driver for a complete broadband powerline chipset. The MAX2982 is available in a 128-pin lead-free LQFP package. Pricing starts at $12 (25k, FOB USA). For more information please visit: http://www.maxim-ic.com/Industrial-PLC
Maxim Integrated Products
www.Maxim-ic.com
Melexis takes a next step into helping cars go greener by opening new opportunities for contact-less current sensing in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) as well as in renewable energy applications. The MLX91207 is a fully customer programmable monolithic Sensor IC in standard SO-8 package. The Hall-Sensor provides a high speed analog output signal proportional to the external applied flux density. The MLX91207 enables the user to construct a robust current sensor solution with fast response times. The 91207 features an additional thermometer output.
The MLX91207 current sensor is particularly appropriate for DC and/or AC current measurements up to 70kHz with ohmic isolation, very low insertion loss, fast response time, small package size and low assembly cost requirements. The SO-8 package is machine mountable and features higher reliability than SIP packages.
Designed to meet the demand for power management in the widespread use of electronics, the MLX91207 is suitable for automotive applications, renewable power conversion (solar and wind power), power supplies, motor control, and overload protection. Typical applications are particularly found in Battery Current Monitoring, in Solar Power Converters and Automotive Inverters driving the traction motor in Hybrid Vehicles HEV/EV. The MLX91207 features over voltage and reverse voltage protection including broken track diagnostics and can therefore be used as a “stand-alone” current sensor being connected directly to a cable.
The MLX91207 senses the current by converting the magnetic field generated by currents flowing through a conductor to a voltage, which is proportional to the field. The transfer characteristic of the MLX91207 is fully customer programmable (offset, gain, clamping levels and more). The linear analog output permits to use the sensor in applications where a very fast response of
Key Facts:
• Microchip’s first instrumentation amplifier
• mCal on-chip calibration technology enables higher accuracy across time and temperature
• 1.8V operation extends battery life and enables full-range use even in low-supply conditions
• Combines high performance and a competitive price-point for consumer, industrial and medical applications
Microchip announces its first instrumentation amplifier, the MCP6N11. The new instrumentation amp features Microchip’s unique mCal technology, which is an on-chip calibration circuit that enables low initial offset voltage and a means of controlling offset drift, resulting in higher accuracy across time and temperature. The MCP6N11’s low-power CMOS process technology enables low power, whilst providing a gain bandwidth product of 500 kHz, and a hardware shutdown pin for even greater power savings. The device’s low, 1.8V operation allows two 1.5V batteries to be drained beyond typical use, whilst its
rail-to-rail input and output operation enables full-range use, even in low-supply conditions. The MCP6N11 is an innovative solution for instrumentation, signal and sensor conditioning in consumer, industrial and medical applications which require a combination of high performance at a competitive price-point.
Many applications in these markets require high-accuracy, low-power and low-voltage performance which can be achieved with the MCP6N11. The device’s mCal technology provides a highly accurate way to minimise drift over time and temperature, whilst the low-power operation/shutdown requires less current for the given speed and performance, extending battery life, and leading to less self-heating. The MCP6N11’s low-voltage operation, with rail-to-rail input and output, enables a greater dynamic range, to improve performance across the entire operating-voltage range.
The MCP6N11 is offered in 8-pin SOIC and 2mm x 3mm TDFN package options. Development of the MCP6N11 instrumentation amp is supported by Microchip’s MCP6N11 Wheatstone Bridge Reference Design (ARD00354), priced at $ 34.99.
For more information, visit Microchip’s Web site at http://www.microchip.com/get/KQ76
Microchip Technology
www.microchip.com
Contactless power transmission through inductive proximity coupling is becoming more and more popular. According to current market forecasts in 2014 over 460 Millionen mobile phones, MP3 players and computers will be contactless and this doesn't take the multitude of solutions into account in industrial applications, electro-mobility and medical technology.
To get acquainted with the technology inherent in contactless power transmission, RRC power solutions developed an evaluations kit which can be used as a plug-and-play demonstrator, as well as a developer tool for installation in existing environments.The evaluations kit is composed of a power transmitter with a sender coil, a universal power supply with 19VDC output voltage, a receiver module with a receiver coil and various headers and receptacles (for use in a developer environment). The receiver module provides a regulated output voltage of 5V and a maximum of 5W power output. The power transmitter has integrated safety functions such as automatic receiver detection, the continuous reception of status information from the receiver, foreign object detection, as well as monitoring of the input and output voltage.
RRC power solutions
www.rrc-ps.com
Maxim Integrated Products introduces a new line of RFID keys and cards designed for the two-billion-units-per-year automatic identification, access control, and electronic cash (e-cash) markets. This new contactless RFID product family (the MAX66000/020/040/100/120/140) leverages the expertise utilized in the company's popular 1-Wire® secure authentication ICs, which protect intellectual property in embedded systems. With a 13.56MHz interface, these secure keys are ideally positioned to gain market share because 13.56MHz is becoming the worldwide standard for access control and e-payment applications. Some regions of the world have already begun deploying this RFID technology for passport and national ID cards. As the critical data found inside many of these RF credentials becomes more and more valuable, efforts to crack, counterfeit, and duplicate cards and credentials will increase. System integrators are already looking for increased security and authentication techniques to protect those assets.
Maxim Integrated Products
www.Maxim-ic.com
International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2980 high-voltage buck regulator control IC for LED light bulb replacement, LED tube lighting and other non-isolated LED driver applications.
Rated at 600 V, the IRS2980 is the first in a family of high-voltage LEDrivIR™ ICs, and utilizes hysteretic average current mode control for precise current regulation. The LED buck driver features low-side MOSFET drive with high-voltage internal regulator and high-side current sensing. The converter is compatible with electronic PWM dimming allowing for 0%-100% current control.
Available in an SO-8 package, the IRS2980 utilizes IR’s advanced high-voltage IC process which incorporates latest-generation high-voltage level-shifting and termination technology to deliver superior electrical over-stress protection and higher field reliability, in addition to other new features and enhancements.
Design Tools
A datasheet and application note are available on the International Rectifier website at www.irf.com. A reference design, the IRPLLED7, featuring the IRS2980DS is also available.
International Rectifier
www.irf.com
International Rectifier, IR, a world leader in power management technology, introduced the IRS2526DS ‘Mini8’ compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) ballast control IC that offers full programmability, and a high degree of accuracy and control for all lamp types. Available in an 8-pin SO-8 package, the new feature-rich IC reduces component count, simplifies circuit design and increases efficiency in a compact footprint.
The IRS2526DS features a 600 V half-bridge control circuit working at 50 percent duty-cycle and variable frequency for driving the resonant mode lamp output circuit. The high accuracy oscillator is controlled by a single analog-to-frequency input pin used to set the different operating frequencies of the ballast. Complete fault protection circuitry is also included for protection against such conditions as mains interrupt or brown-out, lamp non-strike, lamp filament failure and end-of-life. The new device also incorporates an internal frequency dither to reduce conducted EMI, ignition control to reduce inductor size, and end-of-life detection.
The IRS2526DS is the third generation ballast IC from IR and utilizes the proven technology also featured in the previously released IRS2580DS ‘Combo8’ that combines a full featured fluorescent ballast with power factor correction (PFC) controller in a compact 8-pin package. The new IRS2526DS is targeted at applications that do not require PFC or utilize an external PFC controller.
Design Tools
A datasheet and application note are available on the International Rectifier website at www.irf.com. A reference design, the IRPLMB7E 220VAC/50Hz, 18W TCL lamp, featuring the IRS2526DS and Ballast Design Assistant (BDA) V5.0 design software are available on request. The devices are lead free and RoHS compliant.
International Rectifier
www.irf.com
Starter packs for graphics display designers are available from Electronic Assembly, a company, which specializes in industrial displays. The packs contain an extensive development toolkit for users of displays supplied by this manufacturer, providing a user-friendly path to production-ready products.
Besides the display, which may be selected by the user, the packs contain everything required for development and test. Other than the starter pack, the only thing needed for complete the development of the display including the software is a PC.
The main item in the starter pack is the evaluation board, which holds the display and contains the peripheral circuitry. A number of pushbuttons, LEDs and potentiometers are mounted on the board to connect the inputs and outputs and simulate input signals. An USB cable is also included to connect the board to the PC. Besides providing data connectivity, the cable also supplies power to the board. No separate power supply is needed. A number of LEDs are mounted on the evaluation board to display and monitor data traffic and voltage levels.
The evaluation boards are tailored to the specific display. The displays are supplied as well along with a touch pad for finger-tip control. A buzzer is included on the evaluation boards so that the user can monitor touch pad functions during the development phase.
Another major item in the toolkit is the DVD which contains Windows drivers, a source text editor, a compiler and various sample programs. A number of useful PC tools to support development of the display application are also on the DVD:
• EA LCD Terminal organizes the transfer of data and commands between the
PC and the evaluation board.
• EA BitmapEdit provides simple image editing functions and supports animation development for the attached display. The range of functionality is tailored to Electronic Assembly’s eDIP display series.
• The EA Instrument Editor gives developers a handy way of creating dial instruments that are shown on the display.
Five additional adapter boards for very simple interface implementation are also included. The user can choose between RS-232 (two different versions), I2C, SPI and RS485.
The article numbers for ordering the evaluation kits including monochrome and color displays in various sizes are EA EVALeDIP128-6, EA EVALeDIP160-7 and EA EVALeDIPTFT32.
ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY GmbH
www.lcd-module.com
The EA DOGXL160-7 graphic display from Electronic Assembly enhances the company's chip-on-glass product line by adding a further display unit with 160 × 104 pixel resolution. This makes it possible to accommodate up to 13 lines of 26 characters each in normal type and 6 lines of 20 characters each in large type. Each pixel is controlled separately. The EA DOGXL160-7 also provides developers with a large range of variants and combination options with respect to color and control. Five combinations of display and background color are available as is STN and FSTN technology with high contrast. The display units can also be combined with seven different lighting schemes (white, yellow/green, blue, red, amber and green), with one model even supporting the entire color spectrum as a RGB backlight. This leads to a wide variety of variations that blend seamlessly with almost all conceivable designs.
The displays feature an integrated graphics controller of type UC1610 in addition to the accompanying graphics RAM. Developers can choose from four serial interfaces to connect to the outside world – a 4-wire, 8-bit SPI, a 3-wire, 8-bit SPI, a 3-wire, 9-bit SPI, and a 2-wire I2C. In 2-wire I2C mode, one of two base addresses can be set so that two displays can be operated using a single I2C bus.
ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY
www.lcd-module.com
MOST is the de facto standard for fiber optic infotainment networks in automotive applications. Melexis recently received the declaration of compliance for both its MLX75608 and MLX75605 Fiber optic transceivers. These fiber optic transceivers (FOTs) are suitable for 25Mbit/s (LVTTL) and 150Mbit/s (LVDS) communication respectively. The double compliance confirms the role of Melexis as innovative driver towards Surface Mount Device (SMD) solutions that will offer increased performance at lower cost. After testing the two types of fiber optic transceivers (FOTs) the official certification house granted both compliance to the MLX75608 (MOST25: 25Mbit/s, LVTTL protocol) and MLX75605 (MOST150: 150Mbit/s, LVDS protocol). By consequence these devices are added officially to the list of compliant devices, issued by the MOST cooperation. Fiber optic transceivers (FOTs) are necessary key elements in infotainment networks in cars. FOTs are capable of both receiving and transmitting data that are transported inside the car over plastic optical fibers. In this manner various applications including audio, video and navigation systems can communicate with a central computer unit.
Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V.
www.melexis.com
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX16841, an offline LED driver that provides flicker-free dimming from maximum light intensity down to zero intensity with both leading-edge (triac) and trailing-edge (transistor) dimmers. Constant frequency control optimizes efficiency at both low- and high-AC line voltages. With a wide 90VAC to 265VAC input range, the MAX16841 is a universal solution for Japanese, Chinese, U.S., and European dimmer models. It allows seamless replacement of incandescent and halogen lamps, thus eliminating compatibility issues with preinstalled dimmers.
The MAX16841 prolongs the life of the LED lamps because it can operate without electrolytic capacitors. Eliminating those capacitors also saves space and cost. This LED driver is ideal for retrofit dimmable LED lamps and universal LED bulbs in industrial, commercial, and residential lighting applications.
Maxim Integrated Products
www.maxim-ic.com
With the new PS9402 Rutronik offers the first intelligent IGBT (integrated insulated gate bipolar transistor) drive optocoupler with integrated IGBT protection functions from Renesas. The PS9402 comprises a gallium-aluminum-arsenide (GaAlAs) LED as the light emitting element and a light receiving IC. It is designed to drive IGBTs used in inverter devices for purposes such as motor control or solar power conversion.
The PS9402 simplifies system design and contributes to greater compactness by integrating the protection circuit that previously had to be added as an external component. The integrated IGBT protection circuit providing functionality such as under voltage lock out protection with hysteresis, desaturation detection and soft turn-off function, fault feedback and auto-reset function and an Active Miller clamp circuit. Its 16-pin SOP package has 8mm outer creepage distance and 8mm air distance. Other key features of the IGBT drive optocoupler are an output currents of 2.5A (max) and 2A (min), high Speed switching (tpHL , tpLH ≤ 200 ns), reduced supply current of 3mA (max), high common mode rejection (CMR) of 25kV/μs (min) and an extended operating temperature range of -40 to 110 degC.
It is conform with the safety standards UL, CSA, DIN-EN 60747-5-2 (VDE 0884 part 2) and is compatible to ACPL-332J.
Rutronik
www.rutronik.com
Pervasive Displays, Inc. (PDI), a leading supplier of commercial and industrial EPDs (EPD stands for "Electrophoretic Display"), which are distributed by Gleichmann Electronics, offers the addition of area color and monocolor to its e paper modules and ECO-Sign solutions in order to emphasize important information.
The innovative Beacon™ technology, which was developed by PDI, enables assigning multiple colors to a particular area on the module and the information displayed in this area to be displayed in different colors according to the respective status. The information within the color areas can be turned on and off on demand.
In addition to the basic colors black and white, the monocolor option enables adding any third color to an e-paper module. The color location can change to emphasize different information and draw attention to important updates and exceptions.
Unlike traditional paper, e-paper modules with Beacon color enhancements can dynamically and instantly turn information on and off, as needed, allowing for a multitude of updates anytime. Typical applications include picking systems (parts, article numbers or special instructions can be recognized quickly thanks to the use of color), Kanban cards, automatic conveyer systems or also in retail stores, where special offers, advertised promotions and brand names can be significantly better distinguished from the other signage/information.
As with all e-paper modules and ECO-Sign solutions from PDI, models that use the new Beacon™ color options feature ultra-low power consumption, very good readability even in direct sunlight, wide vertical and horizontal viewing angles of almost 180° and high resolution of up to 160 dots per inch
The area color option is already available and, according to Pervasive Displays, Inc. (PDI), the monocolor option will be available from next year.
Gleichmann & Co. Electronics GmbH
www.msc-ge.com
Crystek's CVCO55CW-3050-4250 VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) operates from 3050 MHz to 4250 MHz with a control voltage range of 1.5V~18.5V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -85 dBc/Hz @ 10KHz offset and has excellent linearity. Output power is typically +1.5 dBm.
Engineered and manufactured in the USA, the model CVCO55CW-3050-4250 is packaged in the industry-standard 0.5-in. x 0.5-in. SMD package. Input voltage is 5V, with a max. current consumption of 16 mA. Pulling and Pushing are minimized to 5.0 MHz and 5.0 MHz/V, respectively. Second harmonic suppression is -15 dBc typical.
The CVCO55CW-3050-4250 is ideal for use in applications such as digital radio equipment, fixed wireless access, satellite communications systems, and base stations.
Crystek Corporation
www.crystek.com
Murata announced the LFB182G45BG2D280 balanced output matching filter, aimed at a broad range of 2.4 GHz wireless applications using ZigBee® and Bluetooth® low energy technologies. The new filter has been designed specifically for use with wireless connectivity system-on-chips (SoCs) from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI), the CC253x and CC254x for ZigBee and Bluetooth technology networking respectively. Believed to be the world’s smallest filter available, Murata’s solution measures just 1.6 x 0.8 mm and incorporates all the necessary RF circuitry of a matching network, balun and filter within a single package. This tiny six-pin space saving device ensures board space, BOM count and engineering effort is kept to a minimum.
Murata
www.murata.eu
AVX Corporation has developed a broadband inductor that offers low insertion loss up through 40GHz. Featuring a pyramid shape and rugged powdered iron core, the GL Series broadband inductor provides excellent return loss and flat frequency response.
The GL Series is ideal for high-speed data communication, optical receiver sub-assembly, transimpedance amplifiers and high-frequency test equipment manufacturers. Typical pricing for the GL Series ranges from $14.00 to $25.00 in volume with a lead time of 12 weeks.
AVX Corporation
www.avx.com
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its DG92xx family of CMOS analog switching and multiplexer products with the introduction of four new devices designed for 2.7 V to 16 V single-supply or ± 2.7 V to ± 8 V dual-supply operation. The new devices combine their wide voltage range operation with compact package sizes and low-voltage logic compatibility for high-speed, high-precision switching applications. The new devices are optimized for touch panels, tablets, data acquisition, healthcare, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
Vishay Intertechnology
www.vishay.com
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the industry's first p-channel power MOSFET in the industry's smallest 0.8 mm by 0.8 mm chipscale package, in addition to the first n- and p-channel devices to offer on-resistance ratings down to 1.2 V in this package size. The 8 V n-channel Si8802DB and p-channel Si8805EDB TrenchFET® power MOSFETs in the MICRO FOOT® package occupy up to 36 % less board space than the next smallest chipscale devices, yet offer comparable — and even lower — on resistance.
Vishay Intertechnology
www.vishay.com
AVX Corporation, has expanded is automotive multilayer varistor (MLV) product offering to include an ultra-low capacitance 0603 device that provides sub-1nS response to ESD strikes. The AEC Q200-qualified Automotive AntennaGuard Series MLV devices deliver low insertion loss, low leakage current and unsurpassed reliability compared to diode options. These features, combined with size advantages and bi-directional protection, make the AntennaGuard Series ideal for automotive applications, including RF circuits, sensors, GPS antenna and high-speed signal transmission lines.
Meeting 27.5Vdc “jump start” requirements, the AntennaGuard MLV Series provides an ESD rating of 25kV. The low profile 0603 MLV features a fast response time to ESD and can withstand successive 1k strikes at 8kV (IEC 61000–4-2).
AVX Corporation
www.avx.com
Plessey Semiconductors announced that commercial samples of its award winning Electric Potential Integrated Circuit (EPIC) sensors are now available. The first products are optimised for use as an ECG sensor and provide a resolution as good as or better than conventional electrodes.
The EPIC sensors offer several advantages that save money and speed up taking readings. First, the EPIC sensors are dry contact so that no gels or similar fluids are required to make contact. Second, the sensors can be simply cleaned between uses - unlike conventional ECG sensors that have to be disposed of after every use at a cost of $2 a set. Third, only a pair of sensors are required that are held in each hand which is very quick to do unlike the current approach that requires seven or more leads to be carefully applied to specific locations on the body whilst the patient lies down. This ease of detection even through clothes or at a distance means that new ways of taking ECG measurements are being investigated by customers.
Plessey Semiconductors
www.plesseysemi.com
Plessey Semiconductors’ Electric Potential Integrated Circuit (EPIC) sensor technology won the R&D Achievement Award at the NMI Gala Dinner and Industry Awards celebration held on 3rd November 2011 at the Wyndham Grand Chelsea Harbour, London. The NMI is the trade association for the Electronic Systems, Microelectronics and Semiconductor sectors and presents awards to recognise the achievements and behaviours that are conducive to a healthy and vibrant industry in the UK and Ireland.
The R&D Achievement Award celebrates innovative R&D activity involving strong Industry and Academic collaboration, demonstrating “World Class” technology development with a high potential of becoming a commercially successful technology.
According to the judges, “The revolutionary EPIC Sensor involved exemplary collaboration between Plessey and their UK University partner, the University of Sussex. The technology break through sensor is highly stable, extremely sensitive, contact-less and can measure tiny changes in the electric field down to milliVolts. The impressive integration and product development work being done by Plessey now opens up a huge range of possible applications and new markets for this new technology and demonstrates a clear potential for wide commercialization.”
Dr Paul James, Plessey Semiconductors’ EPIC Programme Director, added, ”We are delighted that EPIC has won this prestigious award and that the NMI judging panel share our view that EPIC is a prime example of British innovation that can sell around the world. I would also like to take this opportunity of thanking NMI for their tremendous support to Plessey Semiconductors as we reestablish the company at the forefront of the global semiconductor industry.”
Video demos of EPIC can be found at http://www.plesseysemiconductors.com/media_video.html
Plessey Semiconductors Limited
www.plesseysemi.com
MSC now offers the SH726A SuperH 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) from Renesas Electronics. The SH726A, which is available in a 120-pin Quad Flat Package with a package size of only 14 mm × 14 mm, enables a significant reduction in system costs.
As with all SH726A and SH726B MCUs, which are optimized for use in audio systems and industrial equipment with USB/Bluetooth support, the smallest of the total of six new MCUs also features up to 1.25 MB on-chip RAM, a ready to use media player, a FAT file system as well as high-performance Bluetooth profiles. In addition, by means of a new bus controller that is integrated on the chip, for the first time a serial SPI flash ROM as external flash memory can be used for direct data access. With this solution the total number of pins of the device was reduced further without having to make compromises regarding the usual low memory access time for parallel NOR flash memory.
A maximum CPU operating frequency of 216 MHz guarantees implementation of highly efficient digital audio signal processing, even with simultaneous echo cancelling/noise suppression, in addition to audio playback. The SH726B MCUs also implement two Full-Speed USB channels on-chip, providing support for the connection of multiple USB devices.
MSC Vertriebs GmbH
www.msc-ge.com
At Embedded Systems Conference East, AMD introduced the AMD Radeon E6460 discrete graphics processor as AMD's next generation entry-level embedded graphics processor and complements the previously announced AMD Radeon E6760.
With support for up to four simultaneous displays and more than double the 3D graphics performance of the ATI Radeon E2400 GPU, the AMD Radeon E6460 GPU sets a new bar for features and performance in an entry-level embedded GPU. With five years of planned supply availability and with the graphics memory included in the same package, the AMD Radeon E6460 GPU delivers the longevity, small footprint, and ease of design demanded by embedded system designers. The AMD Radeon E6460 GPU enables an immersive experience with desktop-level 3D graphics and multimedia features:
• An advanced 3D graphics engine and programmable shader architecture supports Microsoft DirectX 11 technology for superior graphics rendering.
• The third generation unified video decoder enables dual HD decode of H.264, VC-1, MPEG4 and MPEG2 compressed video streams.
• The 512 MB GDDR5 frame buffer included in the BGA package provides high memory bandwidth while reducing the total footprint of the platform solution and the effort needed to design and maintain the system over time.
• Targeted at casino gaming, digital signage, instrumentation and industrial control systems, the AMD Radeon E6460 GPU enables system designers to deliver products with value-conscious mindset.
• One system design, multiple customer product categories. The BGA ballout of the AMD Radeon E6460 GPU is a subset of the higher performing AMD Radeon E6760 GPU enabling system designers to develop one system for both GPUs.
• Featuring multi-display support with AMD Eyefinity technology, the AMD Radeon E6460 GPU supports up to four independent output displays, HDMI 1.4 stereoscopic video and DisplayPort 1.2 for higher link speeds and simplified display connectivity.
• The AMD Radeon E6460 GPU comes with five years of planned supply availability. Technical support is provided by a dedicated team of application engineering experts.
AMD Radeon E6460 GPU can be paired with select models of AMD's next generation high-performance Accelerated Processing Units (APU) to offer additional graphics capability and additional parallel computing power.
AMD
www.amd.com
Microchip announces new 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) in 6- to 20-pin packages that feature configurable logic and a high level of peripheral integration. The PIC10F(LF)32x and PIC1×F(LF)150x MCUs each feature new peripherals, including Configurable Logic Cells (CLCs), Complementary Waveform Generators (CWGs) and Numerically Controlled Oscillators (NCOs), which introduce new functionality to low pin-count MCUs. These general-purpose MCUs expand the reach of the PIC10F, PIC12F and PIC16F families and support new applications for microcontrollers. They enable designers to enhance the functionality, reduce design size, and decrease the cost and power consumption for products such as small kitchen appliances; interior automotive lighting; consumer power tools; utility meters and other applications. The CLC peripherals on the PIC10F(LF)32× and PIC1×F(LF)150× MCUs enable software control of combinational and sequential logic, which increases the on-chip interconnection of peripherals and I/Os, thereby reducing external components, saving code space and adding functionality.
Microchip Technology
www.microchip.com/get/X792
Key Facts:
• PIC32 microcontrollers operate over a wider temperature range of -40°C to 105°C
• Enables robust applications to benefit from 32-bit processing with PIC32 MCUs
• On-board peripherals for connectivity, graphics, audio, touch sensing and industrial CAN
Microchip announces that the 32-bit PIC32 microcontrollers (MCUs) now operate from -40°C to 105°C, extending their use into a wide range of robust applications in the communications, industrial, medical, automotive, appliance and renewable-energy markets. The newly-qualified V-Temp MCUs continue to provide the full range of PIC32 MCU features including peripherals for connectivity, graphics, audio, touch sensing and industrial CAN, to provide the most capable and cost-effective solutions for robust applications.
With their new, wider temperature-range qualification, of up 105°C, the PIC32 V-Temp MCUs give designers the flexibility to add features and functionality which help to differentiate their products in the marketplace, whilst maintaining the ability to operate under extreme temperatures. In addition, the MCUs provide full access to up to 128 KB RAM for simultaneous use with the Ethernet, USB and CAN buffers; as well as on-chip Ethernet, industrial CAN and USB modules with a built-in DMA interface to maximise data throughput.
To evaluate the advanced features of the newly-qualified PIC32 V-Temp MCUs, designers can use Microchip’s complete PIC32 MCU tool suite which includes: low-cost starter kits; full-featured development and expansion boards; PICtail™ daughter boards and Plug-In Modules; as well as debuggers, the MPLAB® IDE and MPLAB C compilers.
The V-Temp PIC32MX3/4/5/6/7 MCUs are available in 64-pin QFN and TQFP packages, as well as 121-pin TFBGA and 100-pin TQFP packages. In addition, the recently introduced PIC32 MX1/2 MCUs are also being extended to the V-Temp range, and are expected to be qualified in late CQ4 in 28-pin QFN, SOIC and SSOP packages, as well as 44-pin QFN, TQFP and TLA packages.
For more information, visit Microchip’s Web site at: http://www.microchip.com/get/D5N1
Microchip Technology
www.microchip.com
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the immediate availability of modules supporting Android™ Open Accessory development – Microchip Technology’s DM240415 PIC24F Accessory Development Starter Kit for Android and Arduino’s Mega Android Development Kit.
Google’s Android is an open source operating system for mobile devices and is the current target of both software and hardware developers due to the flexibility, functionality, and design possibilities. The development of Android applications is made easier through the featured products below, providing a speed-to-market advantage over alternate solutions.
Microchip Technology has introduced the DM240415 PIC24F Accessory Development Starter Kit which centers on a 16-bit PIC24 development board and contains a PICkit™ 3 In-Circuit Debugger and a royalty-free, no fee licensed software library (available via download) that enables the fast and easy development of Android hardware accessories based on Microchip’s portfolio of 16-bit and 32-bit PIC® microcontrollers. To learn more, visit http://www.mouser.com/microchipdm240415/
Similarly, the Arduino Mega Android Development Kit (ADK) is based on the ATmega2560 microcontroller board (containing the Atmel Atmega328 MCU). It features a USB host interface to connect with Android based devices as well as 54 digital I/O pins, 16 analog inputs, and 4 UARTs. Together with the ADK download package available from Google, the Arduino Mega ADK forms an easy-to-use open source platform for Open Accessory development.
Learn more at http://www.mouser.com/arduinoandroid/
With its broad product line and unsurpassed customer service, Mouser caters to design engineers and buyers by delivering What’s Next in advanced technologies. Mouser offers customers 17 global support locations and the latest, most technologically advanced components for their newest design projects. Mouser Electronics’ website is updated daily and searches more than 8 million products to locate over 2 million orderable part numbers available for easy online purchase. Mouser.com also houses an industry-first interactive catalog, data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, and engineering tools.
Mouser Electronics
http://www.mouser.com
ESCATEC, the EMS innovator, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with GMMI Texchem, a leading manufacturer of complete single-use medical devices including moulded or extruded plastic components for medical use -- typically disposable items such as catheters, sensors, probes, etc. The combined skill set creates a one stop shop for the design and manufacture of medical electronic devices from the initial research and design through to volume production along with the disposable parts that gather the data from patients.
ESCATEC is one of the few contract design and manufacturing companies in the world to be certified to Class 2 and Class 3 for the manufacture of medical devices, the ISO13485 quality management standards. The company has already manufactured many different types of medical products for customers, some of which were designed from scratch by ESCATEC’s R&D department and involved the invention and patenting of new solutions. GMMI Texchem, also has a strong R&D department that specialises in medical materials research to find the appropriate plastic or polymer for a given application and is also certified to ISO13485. Its state of the art manufacturing facilities in Malaysia can handle very high volume production as they include 63 plastic injection moulding machines.
The two companies are joining forces for the first time on a shared booth (8bM25) at COMPAMED (16-18 November, 2011) in Dusseldorf, Germany. http://www.compamed-tradefair.com/
ESCATEC
www.escatec.com
GMMI Texchem
www.gmmi-texchem.com
STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training, electronic and industrial distribution, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly, announces the launch of its online store for purchasing training materials.
The new online store, located at http://estore.stielectronicsinc.com, also can be accessed directly through STI’s Web site. All training kits, components, training tools and IPC specifications are now available on the Web site. Bench top equipment, ESD materials, tools and more will be available for purchase through STI’s online store by January 2012.
In addition to its standardized training program support materials, STI Electronics provides unique or custom training materials ranging from chip scale and BGA to through-hole and terminal attachments. STI also provides cable and harness kits to support cable fabrication programs. Process development kits for machine applications provide an opportunity to evaluate operation capabilities for issues such as fine-pitch production and lead-free materials.
For more information about STI Electronics’ training materials or to view the new e-commerce site, visit http://estore.stielectronicsinc.com
STI Electronics, Inc.
www.stielectronicsinc.com
Premier Farnell has scooped the Yorkshire Post Award for best Company with a turnover above £50m at the paper's Excellence in Business Awards.
The awards, which celebrate excellence and high performance within leading businesses in the Yorkshire region, were held on Thursday evening at The Queens Hotel, Leeds.
Judges recognised Premier Farnell for the high levels of enterprise and competitiveness along with management, innovation, performance, customer service and employee motivation within the workplace featuring as key differentiators.
Particularly impressing the judging panel was the robust engagement programme the business has established which has an objective to make Premier Farnell a great place to work. The recent launch of the state-of-the-art gym facility at the Leeds based site, and the sponsorship of David Stone, the double gold medal paralympian who hopes to compete at the 2012 Paralympics, were other areas of success for the business.
“We are absolutely delighted to win this accolade and I would like to thank all our teams for making this happen,” said David Gaskin, Finance Director of Farnell Europe, who received the award from UK Deputy Prime Minster Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP. “This is a fabulous recognition for the organisation and its employees.”
Farnell
www.farnell.com
Exclusive agreement with Linear Technology and Wuerth Elektronik adds over 50 new products plus evaluation kits.
Recognising the growing need for innovative, easy and high efficiency power solutions in the latest equipment designs, Farnell has announced the signing of exclusive agreements with industry-leading manufacturers Linear Technology and Wuerth Elektronik to stock new power conversion products and evaluation kits. Farnell will offer Linear Technology’s LT3573, 74,75 and LT3748 isolated monolithic flyback switching regulators that significantly simplify the design of a flyback converter as they do not require a third winding or optoisolator and can sense the output voltage directly from the primary side flyback waveform. The regulators are suitable for use in a wide range of applications in the industrial, medical, communications, and lighting markets.
The introduction of more than 50 new, off-the-shelf flyback transformers with several different output voltages from Wuerth Elektronik complements the existing range of over 2400 products that Farnell already offers from the German headquartered manufacturer. The speed and ease with which new designs can be developed using the new Wuerth transformers is aided by the availability of 2.5W, 7W, 10W, 12W an d 30W evaluation kits that Farnell will also stock to support its customers.
Farnell
www.farnell.com
Farnell has announced six new microsites that focus on the key segments of Wireless, Transportation, Defense and Aerospace, Robotics, Medical and Instrumentation & Measurement. These are in addition to the Lighting, Alternative Energy and Sensing microsites launched earlier this year. Customers using the sites are able to browse through an extensive range of products and information resources from leading manufacturers. These segment-specific solutions help engineers research design alternatives, which can be implemented using the design kits, tools and services available on the Knode on element14, an on-line source for engineering knowledge and design productivity solutions.
Wireless technology is one of the most rapidly evolving fields, especially with the increasing popularity of mobile platforms. Today, almost every handheld consumer device comes with some type of wireless connectivity option. Farnell offers over 6,000 wireless products that are essential in the design, testing and prototyping phase of the product development life cycle. These components from foremost suppliers such as Freescale, Microchip and Texas Instruments support popular functions such as WiFi, ZigBee, Bluetooth and 3G and can be used in a variety of applications ranging from Automotive Telematics to Wireless Data Acquisition.
Farnell’s Transportation microsite allows engineers to find a broad range of automotive grade products from key market players, such as International Rectifier, Molex and Vishay, together with technical documentation. The integration of information, product and design resources on a single platform enable engineers to access new technologies and electronic components to make vehicles safer, efficient and reliable.
With the increasing complexity of designs, engineers have to rely on best-in-class products and technologies to provide them with accurate measurements on a diverse range of electrical parameters.
The Instrumentation and Measurement microsite gives engineers access to over 3,000 advanced, precision Test & Measurement solutions from leading specialists in the market, including Agilent Technologies, Fluke, LeCroy and Tektronix to help engineers verify, diagnose, fix and fine-tune their complex hardware designs.
The Defence and Aerospace microsite features products that reduce time to market and design time featuring products from suppliers like Amphenol, Harwin and Freescale. A dedicated solutions site for Robotics developers and engineers has also been launched that contains 1000s of products and solutions directly linking with the element14 community Robotics Group. Engineers have access to product information, solutions content, video materials and tutorials, discussion groups and blogs.
Medical Electronics is one of the most rapidly evolving areas of electronics design and leads the industry with perhaps the most innovative use of analogue signal chain, embedded processing and sensing technologies and products. Featured solutions, design resources and product training videos assist engineers with the design and implementation of the most challenging systems, while simultaneously keeping them up to date with the latest innovations that open up new Medical applications.
Farnell
www.farnell.com
Murata announced that it has extended its distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics. Already a strong partner for Murata over many years, the new contract expands the geographical reach to include a number of new countries.
Gary Atkins - Director of Murata's European Distribution business commented, “With the many changes in Murata's distribution network and the integration of Murata Power Solutions, where New Horizons were already appointed on a European basis, it is now the perfect time to fully align our companies with all products into all territories. This decision will allow Arrow Electronics to further enhance its Murata product promotions to a wider customer base, and to offer all possible technology solutions.”
Dean Hassell, VP Pemco, Arrow EMEA comments, “By broadening its areas of cooperation with Arrow, Murata will be able to benefit from Arrow’s unrivalled scale and breadth in EMEA. This includes access to Arrow’s full European technical and field sales resources together with our extensive customer base. All our customers across EMEA will now have access to Murata’s portfolio via their existing dedicated Arrow customer support team.”
Murata
www.murata.eu
EPTAC Corporation has partnered with equipment supplier MARTIN to utilize an Expert 4.6 Rework Station and Reball Unit in its Manchester, NH training center. The systems will be on hand to educate students about SMT rework and BGA reball and QFN solder bumping. The Expert 4.6 system will demonstrate various types of rework using a large (2000W) IR under heater and top air heating. Students will be able to view soldering, placement, residual solder removal and dispensing on a range of component types.
“We are excited to add this technology to our classroom,” stated Leo Lambert, EPTAC’s Vice President and Technical Director. “We look forward to having all of our IPC Master Instructors trained and qualified to use this equipment to deliver effective and informative demonstrations to our students.”
The stand-alone reball unit can repair a diverse range of BGAs as well as QFNs and CSPs. Using MARTIN’s rapid technology, soldering profiles apply settings within the permitted thermal limits, heat at the highest advisable thermal ramp rates and maintain a safe temperature zone.
EPTAC Corporation
www.eptac.com
Production Solutions Inc., manufacturer of the industry-leading RED-E-SET Board Support System, announces that the RED-E-SET GO! has become its fastest selling product since the introduction of the ML model.
Selling out its first production run in record time, high demand continues for this cost-effective, revolutionary designed board support. The GO!, added to the ML and AS models, rounds out the RED-E-SET line of products, providing both value and benefits for most circuit board support needs. PSI developed the GO! for PCB support using a patent pending design for pick-and-place, AOI and SPI. The GO! removes board sag, dampens board bounce, and is entirely hands- and tool-free. Shipped from the factory set to the correct height, the GO! self-adjusts and requires no setup, air, power or machine modification. Once placed in the machine, support tooling becomes hassle- and worry-free, making it the most flexible, easy-to-use support tool worldwide.
With the addition of the GO!, the RED-E-SET product line now offers three different levels of support tooling: GO!, the midrange ML Manual Lock and the fully automatic AS AutoSet.
Production Solutions Inc.
www.production-solutions.com
OK International is currently preparing to take a selection of world renowned products to the leading trade fair for innovative electronics manufacturing, Productronica 2011. The exhibition is taking place from the 15th to the 18th of November in Munich, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre, where OK International will be showcasing it’s Metcal, OKi and Techcon product ranges on stand A4.127. Visitors to the stand will also have the exciting opportunity to enter a competition to win a brand new iPad 2.
Among the technologies on the OK International booth, will be the MFR-1150 Desoldering System. The brand new MFR-1150 is a shop air desoldering system which incorporates a built-in power supply, desoldering hand-piece and venturi workstand. Increased functionality is offered by the unique hand-piece that can be used in two different configurations, either a pencil style or pistol grip. The hand-piece also improves solder collection capability by 40% compared to previous MFR systems, thanks to an expanded collection chamber capacity.
The major benefits of this product to manufacturers include the replaceable chamber feature, which reduces downtime and ensures a rapid changeover without compromise.
OK International
www.okinternational.com
MARTIN will showcase its Mini-Oven Reball/Solder Bumping unit at the upcoming SMTA LA/Orange County Expo & Tech Forum on November 2, 2011 at the Grand Long Beach Event Center in Long Beach, CA. The Mini-Oven 04 provides controlled air circulation, ensuring that hot air continually flows around the component and thus heats it equally from all sides. The unit offers programmable modes and a nitrogen process gas supply for minimizing solder oxidation. Up to 99 profiles can be stored, with the ability to edit individual profiles and fine tune parameters.
The reballing function is capable of handling a diverse range of BGAs, as well as QFNs and CSPs. The simple Rapid Technology soldering profiles rigorously apply settings within the permitted thermal limits, heat at the highest advisable thermal ramp rates and maintain a safe temperature zone.
The unit also is ideal for the complete QFN solder bumping process, even for the smallest pitches. Using a unique Hotprint Technology, the mask is not removed after printing paste, but remains on the QFN during reflow.
MARTIN
www.bgarework.com
Nordson DAGE, a division of Nordson Corporation will highlight its latest bond testing and X-ray inspection capabilities at the upcoming International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (ISTFA), scheduled to take place November 15-16, 2011 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA. The 4000Plus Bondtester represents the new industry standard in bond testing with unsurpassed data accuracy and repeatability. Nordson DAGE bond test technology meets the requirements of emerging test applications including ribbon pull, pad cratering using hot pin pull, bend and fatigue testing. The 4000Plus bondtester uses the next-generation Paragon™ software providing semi-automatic test routines, automatic GR&R calculation, unique database search engine wizard and superior data reporting. Also featured at the show will be the Nordson DAGE μCT Inspection Option, which provides Computerised Tomography (CT) functionality to compliment the 2-D X-ray investigations on Nordson DAGE X-ray inspection systems.
Nordson DAGE
www.nordsondage.com
Arteixo Telecom, a Spanish development and manufacturing plant for electronic communication equipment invests in the modern, highly flexible SIPLACE SX placement technology. The new SIPLACE placement machines are part of a third line at the plant in As Pontes, Spain and help to increase the maximum capacity by more than 160 percent at 210.500 components per hour. Furthermore there is an additional gain for the Spanish electronics manufacturer in terms of flexibility and freedom in the manufacturing process: The new SIPLACE line has a feeder capacity of 120 slots per machine and enables Arteixo Telecom to place a wide range of components from 0,4mm × 0,2mm up to 200mm × 100mm.
As Pontes are the headquarters of Arteixo Telecom and employs more than 200 highly qualified staff. Since 1996 the company operates as an EMS company (Electronic Manufacturing Services) and specializes in the development, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and repair of communication equipment.
ASM Assembly Systems
www.siplace.com
During this year’s Productronica trade show (November 15-18, Munich International Trade Fair Centre), ASM Assembly Systems GmbH & Co. KG (formerly Siemens Electronics Assembly Systems) will once again extend an invitation to visit its large SIPLACE in-house event at its Munich headquarters. Away from the Productronica’s hustle and bustle, visitors can learn about SIPLACE’s innovations and the latest trends in electronics manufacturing by attending workshops, taking tours and watching live demonstrations. The event also provides an excellent opportunity for exchanging best practices with fellow producers. SIPLACE will even set up lines to demonstrate special solutions for the automobile industry, for flexible high-volume production environments and for highly cost-sensitive producers. Current and potential customers will also have access to SIPLACE development engineers in workshops on topics like LED or nano placement.
ASM Assembly Systems
www.siplace.com
Kyzen, a world leading provider of environmentally responsible precision cleaning products for electronics and high-technology manufacturing operations, announces the addition of the Riebesam spray-in air-batch machine, the Riebesam 23-03T, for use in its Maldegem, Belgium applications laboratory.
Serge Tuerlings, Technical Manager for Kyzen in Europe, participated in the initial testing, along with Riebesam’s European Sales Manager Mrs. Julia Vielhaber and they were extremely pleased with the results. Together, they pressed the “start” button to launch the first cleaning trial with the Riebesam 23-03T machine loaded with Kyzen’s AQUANOX® A4241. “We are always looking to add top-of-the-line equipment in our laboratory and the Riebesam 23-03T meets that high standard,” commented Tuerlings.
Made in Germany, all Riebesam machines are constructed with the highest quality and are adapted to fit customer-specific needs. The high-performance cleaning machines are famous for precise assembly, easy-to-use commands and validated process technique.
Kyzen
www.kyzen.com
Techcon Systems, a product group of OK International and a leading provider of fluid dispensing systems and products, introduces the new 34-gauge dispense tip to its product line. With an inside diameter range of 0.003-0.0045" (0.076-0.114 mm), the new 34-gauge tip is ideal for dispensing micro shots of low-viscosity
fluids. The 34-gauge tip consists of an electro-polished stainless steel cannula for consistent material flow and a double helix polypropylene hub with lime green coloring for easy identification. Additionally, the new tip is silicone- and chloride-free.
Conveniently available in both bulk quantity (TE734025-1000) and packs of 50 pieces (TE734025PK), the 34-guage tip is available beginning October 10, 2011 with a standard lead time of 10 days.
Techcon Systems
www.techconsystems.com
A new ultra-miniature micro switch from Omron Electronic Components B.V. features a unique mechanism to enhance switching reliability as well as a two-stage bottom housing with different levels designed to prevent flux penetration during manufacturing. The Omron D2F micro switch is just 6.5mm (h) × 12.8mm (w) × 5.8mm (d) and incorporates insertion moulded terminals and a unique snapping mechanism.
This is constructed with two highly precise split springs to ensure a long and reliable service life.
The D2F micro switch has an operating voltage of 125VAC at 3A and 30VDC at 2A, an insulation resistance of 100MΩ and an operating temperature range of -25°C to 85°C.
The D2F supports a wide variety of terminal types and configurations including self-clinching PCB, right-angled, left-angled, and solder terminals. For high volume applications the operating lever, wire cable, terminals and housing can be customised to meet specific customer requirements. The D2F product family is RoHS compliant.
Omron Electronics Components B.V.
http://components.omron.eu
Entry-level Module with 400-MHz ARM9 Processor lowers nanoRISC Price Threshold
MSC Vertriebs GmbH has announced the availability of the latest member of its nanoRISC family of embedded processor modules. The NANORISC-S3C2416 is equipped with the Samsung® ARM9 S3C2416 processor clocked at 400MHz and can hold up to 128 Mbytes of DDR2 DRAM and up to 1 Gbyte of NAND Flash. A microSD card holder on the module enables the addition of Flash memory cards. The nanoRISC interface standard provides for all popular embedded I/O signals such as Ethernet, USB, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C and audio. The module is compatible with the previously announced nanoRISC modules carrying the Samsung ARM Cortex™-A8 CPUs S5PC100 or S5PV210, respectively.
The new nanoRISC module based on the ARM9 processor represents the entry-level product of this versatile family of economic embedded “supercomponents”. It supports direct LCD drive at a resolution of up to VGA (640 x 480 pixels). MSC provides all necessary software support, e.g. Boot Loader, driver set and Linux Operating System implementation (WinCE 6.0 or WinEC7 on request).
The 70 x 50mm nanoRISC module consumes less than 2W of power and can be operated without any cooling. It is interchangeable with the other two nanoRISC modules from MSC if the minimum feature set is used. This opens up diverse performance choices for the same system or baseboard, and incorporates a higher level of supply security in case of component obsolescence or other supply issues. Future enhancements to the MSC nanoRISC family will further widen the list of alternative devices, and the ecosystem of hardware choices, driver support and Operating Systems will be completed giving the user an unprecedented low total cost of ownership, especially for high-volume applications.
Samples of the NANORISC-S3C2416 module are available immediately. For evaluation and test of the nanoRISC family of processor modules, a Starterkit is available consisting of a versatile 3.5” baseboard with power supply, 7” TFT and cable set for out-of-the-box operation.
MSC Vertriebs GmbH
www.msc-ge.com
Join us for a Webinar on November 17
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/266234576
This webinar will cover the requirements and tradeoffs of running uClinux on the SmartFusion customizable SoC, based on ARM's Cortex-M3 processor. Several demonstrations will be shown including a Qt-Embedded graphical interface implementation using a soft-ip LCD controller in the SmartFusion FPGA fabric, a 4-wire SPI LCD demonstration, and additional demonstrations of networking and Linux shell capabilities with uClinux. The demos will be shown on the Emcraft SmartFusion board ( www.emcraft.com) and on the Microsemi A2F500-DEV-KIT. This presentation is targeted at SmartFusion customers who are interested in running uClinux and want to see what is possible with this solution.
Title: uClinux on SmartFusion cSoC using ARM Cortex-M3
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Microsemi Corporation
www.microsemi.com
Lattice extends the very successful promotion ECP3 Versa to 31 December 2011.
The Lattice Diamond one year subscription license, the Versa ECP3 Development Kit or every of five IP suites can be purchased for $ 99. No chance to get ECP3 development tools for less money.
The mid-range LatticeECP3 FPGAs (Distributor MSC Vertriebs GmbH) equipped with features such as SerDes channels, DSP blocks and DDR3 support. Thus can easily be PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet and video applications to build.
The promotional offer is valid while stocks last or until 31 December 2011.
LatticeECP3 Versa Development Kit
Offer: Complete Platform Developments
Key components: PCI Express 1.1. 1 x Gigabit Ethernet, and platform design with seven demonstration systems
Lattice Diamond ™ Design Software
Offer: Promotional First Year License
Key components: full-featured subscription version for Lattice FPGAs
Lattice IP Suites
Offer: Promotional First Year License
Key components: full-featured subscription version for Lattice FPGAs.
MSC Vertriebs GmbH
www.msc-ge.com
MSC Vertriebs GmbH is announcing the availability of the second processor module from its range of nanoRISC embedded modules for high-performance 32-bit microprocessors. Based on the Samsung S5PV210, an ARM Cortex-A8 processor clocked at 800MHz or 1GHz, the module carries up to 1GB DDR2 SDRAM and 4GB NAND Flash memory. The nanoRISC processor modules are 50 × 70 mm in size and cover all important interfaces for embedded applications: LAN, CAN as well as audio, UART, I²C, SPI, Touch and GPIO. Also, the processor’s parallel bus is accessible, and there are interfaces for CF and SD/MMC cards next to the digital camera interface. The graphics outputs can drive HDMI displays at a resolution of up to Full-HD (1,920 × 1,080) und RGB/TTL displays at 1,366 × 768 (HD). The low power consumption of typ. 2.5W enables operation without cooling. The module is available for the full industrial temperature range -40 to +85°C. Early this year, MSC had revealed its proprietary module standard ”nanoRISC“ and presented the first processor module based on the Samsung S5PC100 at 667 and 833 MHz clock. This module is limited to a graphics resolution of 1,280 × 720 pixel, while the new PV210 module represents a more powerful product in every respect.
MSC Vertriebs GmbH
www.msc-ge.com
The new PICMG 1.3 industrial Slot-CPU 96M4371o from DSM Computer is based on the Intel® QM57 power-saving mobile chipset and is making its debut appearance at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES in Hall 7, stand 150. The compact SBC features an Intel® Core™ i7-620M processor with 2.66 GHz and 4 MB cache or i5-520M with 2.4 GHz and 3 MB cache. The budget variant incorporates the Intel® Celeron® P4500, running at 1.86 GHz. All three processor types come with two CPU cores and are on the Intel® Embedded Roadmap. The powerful slot CPU comes with two DIMM slots for DDR3 1066/800 memory modules, with a total maximum capacity of 8GB. The front panel of the 96M4371o Single Board Computer provides two fast Dual GigaBit LAN interfaces on the I/O slot cover. Both the on-board LAN Controllers Intel® 82577LM and Intel® L82583V support 10/100/1000 Base-T/TX and Intel® AMT 6.0 for remote maintenance. The DVI interface is also accessed via the slot cover. The 96M4371o Slot-CPU with a full length of 338 mm is specified for an operating temperature range of 0 to 60°C and a non-condensing humidity of 5 – 90%.
DSM Computer GmbH
www.dsm-computer.com
Dialog Semiconductor plc. has announced a SmartPulse™ IP gateway reference design that enables SmartPulse and other DECT ULE home automation wireless sensor / actuator products to be connected to the web for remote management via smartphones, laptops and tablet PCs.
The reference design integrates Dialog’s SmartPulse SC14CVMDECT wireless base station device and SC14452 VoIP application host processor with 32Mb of flash memory, 16MB SDRAM, an Ethernet Phy and Ethernet transformer. Measuring 60×100mm the reference board is supported by Dialog’s Rhea µClinux software development environment, which includes web servers, TCP/IP stack and an SSH server. Included with the reference design are two example sensor application boards; these automatically connect with the IP gateway reference design and enable the testing of web control systems for SmartPulse enabled products. Dialog has also announced development kits for the complete family of SmartPulse DECT ULE sensors and base station devices. These kits include both devices and software, providing a simple way to create SmartPulse based systems such as wireless controlled door locks, smoke alarms, light switches, home appliances and personal security and health-care systems.
Dialog Semiconductor
www.dialog-semiconductor.com
Kontron announced the introduction of its new application ready MicroTCA Starterkit which is operational out-of-the box. The MicroTCA Starterkit includes the Kontron MicroTCA system OM6060 with AC-Power supply and an entry-level MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH) AM4901 together with the new Kontron MicroTCA configuration management software OMVIU. Kontron OMVIU delivers a Graphical User Interface for fast and convenient system configuration. All Kontron MicroTCA systems are managed over IPMI. The MCH is in charge of this type of management: it checks electronic keying before booting-up the system; it controls the power, hot-swap cycles and fans. Also, IPMI allows monitoring the system, i.e. to check system event logs, monitor the health of the system and to take measures in case of problems. In order to facilitate system configuration over IPMI, Kontron provides the Kontron OMVIU graphical user interface. Kontron OMVIU is a Java based tool and allows remote monitoring and control of MicroTCA systems on any Java enabled platform. With Kontron OMVIU, all remote control and visualization can be done via mouse clicks, without the deeper level of knowledge and experience required for a command line interface (CLI).
Kontron A.G.
www.kontron.com
Kontron announced the introduction of its powerful AdvancedMC processor module AM4140. Equipped with a Freescale QorIQ P4040/80 CPU with up to 8 cores at 1.5GHz and high-speed fabrics, the new Kontron AM4140 offers outstanding performance for parallel, multi-threaded applications on MicroTCA integrated platforms.
The Kontron AdvancedMC processor module AM4140 incorporates the high-performance Freescale QorIQ P4040/80 4/8-core processor with cores based on the e500 Power Architecture. With high-speed frame handlers and multiple high-speed connections like Serial Rapid IO, 10 Gigabit Ethernet and PCI Express, the Kontron AM4140 meets highest demands in multi-threaded processing. In order to match demands on high throughput and low latency, the Kontron AM4140 provides a fast dual-channel memory of up to 8 GB ECC-RAM.
The Kontron AM4140 provides flexible configuration of high-speed fabrics. On AMC ports 4-7, 4x SERDES lines can be configured either as PCI Express (root complex or end point) or Serial Rapid IO ports (host or agent). Serial Rapid IO and PCI Express target applications which require close programming to the chip without extensive overhead and with minimum latencies. AMC ports 8-11 may be configured either for Serial Rapid IO, PCI Express, 10Gigabit Ethernet or 4x Gigabit Ethernet. In addition, the Kontron AM4140 supports three Gigabit Ethernet channels which can be configured to AMC port 0 plus 2x GbE at the front or 2x GbE on AMC ports 0,1 plus 1x GbE at the front.
Depending on the application, the Kontron AM4140 supports usage in systems with or without the MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH) in order to reduce costs and speed up system development. With availability of the processor until at least until 2018, and a through selection of components, the Kontron AM4140 supports a long lifetime in the field. The Micro SDHC card socket protects from regular flash discontinuation. The Kontron AM4140 supports different options of booting the OS, either from the Micro SDHC card, the NOR or the NAND Flash (for rugged applications).
Kontron also offers a choice of AMC systems for the Kontron AM4140. For instance the Kontron MicroTCA system OM6060 can be used as entry level platform for operating the Kontron AM4140 with point to point fabrics PCIe and SRIO in combination with the Kontron basic MCH AM4901 which provides Ethernet connectivity to all AMC slots. In this system, the Kontron AM4140 can be combined with I/O cards, DSP cards and different processor boards. For higher demands, the Kontron MicroTCA system OM6120 provides multiple connections over SRIO for up to 12 AMCs in combination with the Kontron SRIO MCH AM4904. Alternatively 10GbE can be used in combination with the Kontron enterprise class MCH AM4910. The system also allows switching PCIe fabrics in combination with Kontron SRIO MCH AM4904. It can be operated with dual MCHs.
The Kontron AdvancedMC processor board AM4140 will be available in November. It supports VxWorks 6.9, WindRiver Linux, as well as WindRiver Hypervisor.
For more information about the Kontron AdvancedMC processor module AM4140, please go to: http://www.kontron.com/products/boards+and+mezzanines/advancedmc/processor/am4140.html
For more information about AdvancedMC modules, please go to: http://www.kontron.com/technologies/advancedmcs/
For more information about MicroTCA, please go to: http://www.kontron.com/MicroTCA
Kontron
www.kontron.com
Kontron announced that its Chassis Monitoring Board (CMB) has been selected as an Editor’s Choice Product by Military Embedded Systems Magazine. The Kontron CMB was chosen by the editors for their October 2011 issue for its monitoring and management of key VME and VPX system parameters that help maintain operation even if the system crashes. Kontron’s new CMB is designed as an effective VME and VPX system condition monitoring and management unit that enables improved reliability and availability of mission-critical COTS applications. The editors at Military Embedded Systems Magazine regularly evaluate new innovative technologies and products for their selection of Editor’s Choice award recipients.
The Kontron CMB
The Kontron CMB is a unified solution for VPX and VME systems that streamlines system monitoring and management of rugged applications. The Kontron CMB centralizes out-of-band monitoring and management of installed boards and relevant system parameters such as temperature, airflow and power supply in mission-critical COTS systems with high demands on reliability, availability and ruggedness. The Kontron CMB is currently deployed in a VME chassis used for a satellite navigation system program, which has resulted in optimized application development and improved Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
The new Kontron CMB is the synthesis of Kontron's experience in delivering highly available (99.999%+ uptime) telco systems with the expertise of 20 years of rugged embedded computing expertise. Instead of relying solely on chipset and firmware implemented management features, the Kontron CMB uses the proven and tested approach of an additional monitoring hardware. This helps OEMs to optimize system availability since a reset or system crash does not influence the crucial monitoring and management solution. Additionally, the Kontron CMB allows customers to add application-dependant information to the managed data and is designed for multi-board and multi-vendor environments. This is why its comprehensive out-of-band chassis management and monitoring functionality is based on common interface technology such as I²C and GPIOs. Interfacing with CMB is possible through an Ethernet connection (snmp and http interface) or via a simple serial line (command line interface).
Its high MTBF, according to the MIL-HDBK217F-2 standard, ensures its success in a wide range of environments from ground benign conditions (603,005 h at 25°C) to extremely demanding air rotary wing applications (20,485 h at 55°C). Its extremely compact footprint and low power requirements (< 1 W) simplifies system development for space-restricted applications. System designers can use the chassis monitoring board to continuously and simultaneously monitor and control up to eight power modules, eight temperature sensors and eight fans in addition to out-of-band monitoring and management of up to eight installed VME and VPX boards. Beyond monitoring, OEMs can use the Kontron CMB to locally or remotely implement the system health management policy, controlling power up / down and reset of boards, fans and power supplies. This enables additional functionality such as variable computing capacity to allow minimal power consumption while the system operates in surveillance mode, switching to maximum computing capacity in activity mode. This also allows the Kontron CMB to disable an interface that is not working correctly or has been compromised. Furthermore, the Kontron CMB collects and forwards relevant data on the installed boards including inventory information, health status and boot stage. This also simplifies the lifecycle management of VME- or VPX-based field replaceable units.
For further information on the Kontron chassis monitoring board CMB, please visit:
http://www.kontron.com/products/systems+and+platforms/vpx+systems+and+platforms/accessories/cmb.html
OpenSystems Media
www.opensystemsmedia.com
Kontron
http://www.kontron.com
