ep&dee no 6 - july 2012

EP&DeeDESIGN & MANUFACTURING JULY, 2012 ISSUE NO. 6, VOL. 10

E L E C T R O N I C S P R O D U C T S & D E S I G N E A S T E R N E U R O P E

Maxim´s Collection ofPeripheral Modules EnablesRapid Prototyping withFPGAs and SignificantlyLowers Costs

Maxim Integrated Products’ 15analog and mixed-signal peripheralmodules plug into any FPGA/CPUexpansion port compatible withthe Pmod™ standard.

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announces acollection of 15 peripheral modules whichplug directly into any FPGA/CPU expansionport that follows the Digilent® Pmod™ stan-dard. Plug-in simplicity and easy software inte-gration allow rapid prototyping and quickmigration from concept to working design.

The collection is aggressively priced to allowexperimentation with state-of-the-art ICs oneven the most modest budget.Maxim recognizes that peripheral modules arebecoming popular for circuit prototyping.This collection supports a wide variety ofcommonly used analog and mixed-signal func-tions. The modules are supported by examplesoftware and FPGA configuration files forthree popular FPGA platforms. Straightforward example programs demon-strate each module so the user is prototypingin minutes instead of hours.

Maxim Integrated Productswww.maxim-ic.com

Wireless solutions for the smart home

T H E E A S T E U R O P E A N J O U R N A L F O R E M B E D D E D A P P L I C A T I O N S

Tweets from the washing machineAfter conquering the Internet and mobiles,Google's next target is the home, usingAndroid@Home, NFC and 6LoWPAN. Migrationwill enable the smartphone and tablet to be usedas a remote control and user terminal for TVs,washing machines and heating. page 16

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Keeping it simple is the key to designing user interfaces for the latest generation of appliances.

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New 32-bit MCUs designed to transform consumerand industrial applications currently using legacy 8- and 16-bit architectures. Page 12

After conquering the Internet and mobiles, Google'snext target is the home, using Android@Home, NFCand 6LoWPAN. Migration will enable the smart-phone and tablet to be used as a remote controland user terminal for TVs, washing machines andheating. Page 16

COMMENTS INDUSTRY NEWS

5 Beyond the PC – Part 3 (War of the IT Worlds)

INDUSTRY NEWS COMPANIES

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8 Appliance interfaces: one size fits allKeeping it simple is the key to designing user interfaces for the latest generation of appliances.

DESIGN MCUs

12 Freescale debuts Kinetis L series, world’s most energy-efficient microcontrollersNew 32-bit MCUs designed to transform consumer and industrial applications currently using legacy 8- and 16-bit architectures.

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16 Wireless solutions for the smart homeTweets from the washing machineAfter conquering the Internet and mobiles, Google's next target is the home, using Android@Home, NFC and 6LoWPAN. Migration will enable the smartphone and tablet to be used as a remote control and user terminal for TVs, washing machines and heating. Although the idea of the ‘smart home’ is nothing new, it is sure to receive a new boost with the Google announcement. Wireless networks play the central role in the implementation.

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PCB-DESIGN TRAINING

18 Creating the Layout from your Schematic

INDUSTRY NEWS POWER

INDUSTRY NEWS LIGHTING

INDUSTRY NEWS DISPLAY

INDUSTRY NEWS ACTIVE COMPONENTS

INDUSTRY NEWS PASSIVE COMPONENTS

INDUSTRY NEWS SMT

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36 ODU at a Glance

39 CONTA CLIP – PCB Connectors

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38 POSIWIRE® WS Sensor Family Cable operated position sensorsTASM position sensors operate using a specialy manufactured and calibrated measuring cable and a very accurate graduated drum. Posiwire family has a measuring range from 0 to 60,000 mm and includes sensors that can be used for industrial instrumentation as well as for normal, heavy and offshore use. The sensors are very easy to install and ready to use in very short time.

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Symtavision, the global leaderfor timing design and timing ver-ification for embedded real-timesystems, has announced thatSymTA/S supports the timingdesign and verification ofembedded software developedfor the new multicore AURIXTMmicrocontroller family fromInfineon Technologies.Featuring up to three independ-ent 32-bitTriCoreTMCPUs, theAURIXMCUsfromInfineonhave beendesignedto meetthe exact-ing ISO26262safetyrequirements for automotiveapplications while significantlyincreasing performance. Themodular design and memoryapproach of AURIX provide thescalability that customersincreasingly demand and its in-built encryption technology isdesigned to meet the upcoming

security requirements of next-generation vehicles. The AURIXfamily is ideally suited to power-train applications includinghybrid and electric vehicles aswell as safety applications suchas steering, braking, airbag andadvanced driver assistance(ADAS) systems. With AURIX,both powertrain and safetyapplications can be controlled

using a single ECU. AsSymtavision’s partner, Infineonrecommends SymTA/S formodel-based development ofautomotive ECU software formulticore systems.

SYMTAVISION www.symtavision.com

SymTA/S supports ECU software development on new multicore AURIXTMautomotive microcontrollers from Infineon

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announced a$200 million multiyear investment to upgradeits U.S. wafer fabrication facilities (fabs) inBeaverton, Oregon; Dallas and San Antonio,Texas; and San Jose, California. Maxim will use the multiyear investment toupgrade manufacturing equipment, improveprocess technologies, convert to newer tech-nology nodes, and assimilate production fromrecently acquired companies. This investmentis consistent with previously disclosed esti-mates for capital expenditures in Maxim’s fis-cal years 2012 and 2013.Maxim employs 9,300 employees worldwide,including approximately 1,000 manufacturingcleanroom workers in its four U.S. fabs. These facilities produce integrated circuits(ICs) for devices such as smartphones, tabletPCs, factory-automation equipment, automo-biles, computers, medical equipment, smartgrid equipment, and communications devices.Manufacturing staff will be added over timeas expansions are completed and production

ramps to capacity.Maxim’s U.S. manufacturing facilities havebeen recognized for their energy efficiencyand conservation of natural resources. TheEnergy Trust of Oregon acknowledged theBeaverton facility’s energy-conversation pro-gram, which has saved over 3.7 million kilo-watt hours of electricity annually and reducedcarbon dioxide emissions by more than 1400tons. Beaverton site management is evaluatingadditional energy-efficiency opportunities insolar-electric power, lighting automation, and

boiler plant upgrades. In Texas, the SanAntonio Water System recognized Maximwith a “Refreshing Ideas Award,” acknowl-edging the site’s effective methods to reducewater consumption. Maxim helped save 55million gallons of water annually at that facilitythrough changes such as condensation har-vesting, third-stage reverse osmosis, and ana-lytical reclaim.

MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTSwww.maxim-ic.com

Maxim Invests $200 Million in Expansion and Equipment Upgrades for Its U.S.Manufacturing Facilities

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.announced that its newest PowerSoC chipset in the Galaxy S® IIIoperates with the Exynos 4412quad-core applications processorto provide a smaller, much thin-ner, and significantly more effi-cient smartphone.Maxim’s newest Power SoCchipset covers all power manage-ment, charg-ing, and USBmultiplexingneeds. It pro-vides an opti-mized balancebetween sizeand flexibilityto power theSamsung®applicationsprocessor andbasebandprocessor. It maximizes batteryusage and enhances USB connec-tivity. Managing the power forupwards of 60 channels, thechipset offers up to 20 percentmore conversion efficiency com-pared to the previous genera-tion. Maxim’s unique GreenMode regulators and subregula-tion architecture, along with thecompany’s proprietary low-

power, submicron geometryprocess, extend standby andactive battery life. The chipsetalso enables fastest battery charg-ing with minimal heat generation.High integration and advanceddesign techniques reduce the size,thickness, and number of externalcomponents so smartphonesbecome even thinner.

MAXIMwww.maxim-ic.com

Maxim Introduces Third-Generation TINI®Power SoC Chipset for Smaller, Thinner,and More Energy-Efficient Smartphones

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Beyond the PC – Part 3 (War of the IT Worlds) The arrival en masse of personal technology in the workplaceis causing waves. Historically, many IT departments havetreated people as tech automatons who should do what theyare told. For years that has involved restricting people’schoice of mobile gadgets to a few devices, such as theBlackBerry smart phone. One rational behind this was thatstrict standardization saves money. By limiting choice to a fewgadgets, companies could buy them in bulk and streamlinetheir maintenance in much the same way that budget airlinesrip big savings by buying just one of two types of airplane. Atthe same time, standardization made it easier to ensure secu-rity. A big reason why BlackBerrys have proved so popularwith companies has been that the manufacturer also providessoftware that lets IT departments maintain a firm grip on theway the devices are used. Now, IT teams are facing a challenge to their authority. Muchof what workers are demanding, including the right to usetheir smart phones and tablets for work, to mix business andpersonal data on them, and to personalize them with theirown apps, is anathema to IT departments used to runningdigital dictatorships. Often it is senior executives who insiston being allowed to use their own technology for work,which makes it hard for IT folks to say “no.” This is a new reality which will radically change the way ITdepartments operate. Companies who try to ban the use of personal technologyrisk a proliferation of “shadow IT,” which arises when employ-ees surreptitiously use their own devices and software to getthings done. This is not new, as the example of people whosneaked the first PCs into offices shows. What is different isthe sheer scale of the consumerisation movement this time.Rather than a few geeky rebels, there are now entire armiesof employees equipped with smart mobile devices. Leftundetected, their do-it-yourself efforts could cause sensitivecorporate data to leak and open digital doors to hackers. There is some debate about how big this threat is. In order tominimize it, smart phones and tablets now include featuressuch as the ability to remotely erase the contents on themand to track their location using their inbuilt GPS system. The same cannot be said of most PCs. Some OSs include ready-made encryption capabilities that protect data on devices. Thisexplains why so many companies are embarking on runningexperiments with the security of mobile devices. Undoubtedly,we will see significant changes in the years to come. n

(inspired by and adapted from The Economist)

Radu Andrei

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The RS9110-N-11-22-(xx) modu -le from Redpine's Connect-io-n™family of products is a completeIEEE 802.11bgn based wirelessdevice server that directly pro-vides a wireless interface to anyequipment with a serial or SPIinterface for data transfer. It isavailable with integrated antennaor with uFL connectorfor external antenna atdistributor Rutronik.The RS9110-N-11-22integrates a MAC,Baseband processor, RFtransceiver with poweramplifier, a frequencyreference, and an anten-na in hardware.Included are also all WLAN pro-tocol and configuration function-ality and networking stack inembedded firmware to make afully self-contained 802.11nWLAN solution for a variety ofapplications. Therefore, noWLAN or networking functionali-ty is required on the host MCU.The module is compliant to802.11b/g and single stream802.11n. Thanks to its self-con-

tained serial-to-wireless function-ality it does not require any hostprocessor bandwidth. It allowsconfiguration through AT com-mands and SPI frames. The RS9110-N-11-22 is ideal forseamless Wi-Fi connectivity forany equipment with a serial orSPI interface, industrial M2M

communications, point of saleterminals, metering, securitycameras & surveillance equip-ment, warehousing, digital pic-ture frames, logistics and freightmanagement as well as severalmedical applications includingpatient monitoring, remote diagnostics etc.

RUTRONIKwww.rutronik.com

Rutronik offers WLAN modules with integrated WLAN and TCP/IP stack fromRedpine Signals

Kontron announced its new 3rd

generation of 3U OpenVPX sin-gle-board computers (SBC) withlatest interface technologybased on the 3rd generation IntelCore i7 processors. They are thefirst 3U OpenVPX SBCs withnative support for 10Gigabit Ethernet and PCIExpress 3.0 to meet andexceed even the highestbandwidth demands of net-work centric military, aero-space and transportationapplications. The newKontron 3U OpenVPX SBCsVX3042 and VX3044 are specifi-cally designed to provide theideal combination of leading-edge performance, power effi-ciency and bandwidth to long-lifecycle applications.The 3rd generation Kontron 3UOpenVPX SBCs leverage the 3rd

generation Intel Core i7 proces-sors to provide Size, Weight and

Power (SWaP) constrained appli-ances up to 20% more process-ing performance and 50% moregraphics performance than SBCswith the 2nd generation IntelCore processors. The Kontron

VX3042 With its dual-core IntelCore i7 processor, flexible XMCsite to implement applicationspecific extensions and config-urable TDP is the versatile work-horse for any rugged and con-sole server application.

KONTRONwww.kontron.com

3rd generation of Kontron 3U OpenVPXSBCs first to bring 10 Gigabit Ethernet andPCI Express 3.0

Mouser Electronics, Inc., regardedas a top design engineeringresource and global distributorfor semiconductors and electron-ic components, today announcedit is stocking the highly anticipat-ed new Leonardo AVR develop-ment board from Arduino.Arduino Leonardo AVRDevelopment Board is a micro-controller board based on theAtmel ATmega32u4. It includes20 digital IOs, a 16MHz crystaloscillator, a micro USB connec-tion, a power jack, an ICSP head-er, and a reset button. TheLeonardo differs from precedingboards in that the ATmega32u4has built-in USB communication,erasing the need for a secondaryprocessor. This allows theLeonardo to appear to a con-nected computer as an HID, suchas a mouse or keyboard, in addi-tion to a virtual (CDC) serial /COM port. The Leonardo board

contains everything needed tosupport the microcontroller.Simply connect it to a computerwith a USB cable, or power it withan AC-to-DC adapter or battery,to get started. To learn more, visitwww.mouser.com/arduino-leonardo

With its broad product line andunsurpassed customer service,Mouser caters to design engi-neers and buyers by deliveringWhat’s Next in advanced tech-nologies.

MOUSER ELECTRONICSwww.mouser.com

Arduino Leonardo AVR DevelopmentBoards in Stock at Mouser

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.announces several essentialHetNet solutions needed fornext-generation base-stationequipment. The solutionsinclude single-chip multibandradio transceivers, broadbandgain blocks, direct RF synthesisDACs, and intelli-gent, digital, point-of-load controllers. The cellular radioaccess network(RAN) is evolving toa heterogeneousnetwork thatdemands a set ofdiverse analog andmixed-signal base-station solutionsrequired for the main radio sig-nal paths, baseband processingsupport, and power-conversionnodes. Maxim has anticipatedthe HetNet evolution and offersnew solutions that deliver denseanalog integration with highdynamic performance, lowpower, and high reliability. HetNet is the coordinateddeployment of critical 3G/4Gwireless infrastructure elements

comprising macro cell and smallcell base stations, residentialfemto cells, and mobile back-haul. The network elementswork in concert to deliver thehigh data throughput, highmobility, and the exceptionalquality of experience that

mobile broadband subscribersexpect from the 3G/4G network. With exploding mobile mediaand data consumption patterns,subscribers will experience ubiq-uitous, reliable, and seamlessconnectivity from the HetNetarchitecture.

MAXIM INTEGRATEDPRODUCTSwww.maxim-ic.com

Maxim’s Essential Solutions Anticipate theNext-Generation Cellular Network

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DSM Computer's new large-area ABLE industrial display sys-tems offer increased dust pro-tection and are protectedagainst spray water in accor-dance with the IP44 degree ofprotection. For deployment inpublic buildings, a fire-load cal-culation isalso availablefor the indus-trial displaysystems. Therobust dis-plays are cur-rently avail-able in threevariants withscreen diago-nal sizes of140cm (55inch), 119cm (47inch) and107cm (42inch). The high-qual-ity display systems are con-trolled with an integratedindustrial mini-ITX board basedon the high-performance Intel®Core™ i5-2510E processor ofthe second generation with twoCPU cores (2.5GHz).

Optionally, models can also besupplied with an Intel® Core™processor i3-2330E with 2.2GHz clock rate. The Intel®HD3000 graphic chip imple-mented in the processor sup-ports full-HD resolution. TheIntel® QM67 is used as chip set.

The fast DDR3 RAM mainmemory can be expanded to amaximum capacity of 8GB. Theprofessional TFT monitors havean anti-reflection screen madeof laminated safety glass.

DSM COMPUTERwww.dsm-computer.com

Industrial display systems with integrated Intel® Core™ processor of the 2nd generation

Kontron previewed its openpluggable specification (OPS)compliant solution based onthe 3rd generation Intel Coreprocessors at the 4th AnnualShanghai International DigitalSignage & Touch TechnologyShow. Giving OEMs thecutting-edge features andcapabilities needed formore intelligent digital sig-nage systems, Kontron'sOPS solution will deliverexcellent performance perwatt ratios, an increase ingraphics and computingperformance, upgradedmanageability featuresand improved security, as wellas an increase in uptime pro-vided by remote managementcapabilities. Kontron's digitalsignage solution is fully com-pliant with the OPS specifica-tion created by Intel to helpstandardize the design anddevelopment of digital signage

applications that must inte-grate a diverse range of dis-play technologies. The com-puting foundation utilizes theKontron COM Express basicComputer-on-Module (COM)COMe-bIP6, which gives

OEMs a modular approachthat enables optimized andcost-effective scalability ofapplication-specific implemen-tations in terms of graphicsand processing performance.


Kontron previews new digital signagesolution based on the 3rd generation IntelCore processors



A state-of-the-art user interface used to be acouple of knobs on the front of a televisionscreen giving the user the power to get out oftheir chair and adjust the volume and thechannel. Now, users don’t even need to get offthe sofa to control simulated surround soundor high-quality video.As appliances become more complex andusers expect more from the user interface,designers are faced with increasingly complexdecisions such as: what information to include;how to display the information; the type ofinterface technology; and whether to includetouch screens and graphics.Appliance interfaces have to work on many

levels. They must certainly give the user easyaccess to every function that the appliance hasto offer, but it is just as important that theinterface is attractive. A good-looking inter-face helps to sell the appliance because, whilstend-users may have a wish-list of functions,immediate visual impact, and the ability tocomplement its surroundings when they get ithome, can be just as important.The key to success is simplicity. Takemicrowaves for example. Just a few years ago,microwaves featured buttons for functions asdiverse as popping corn, re-heating pizza, ormelting butter; or they used buttons to drivesubmenus of alphanumeric displays. Rather

than making life easier to use, these often justadded more complexity and confusion. Today,the microwave interface is typically a graphicaldisplay, with either a simple set of buttons, orperhaps even a single button.

Going global and graphicalThe need to sell products across differentcountries, with different languages, means thata common trend is to use buttons with univer-sal symbols. For example, washers and driersare replacing multiple buttons with words suchas ‘stop’ and ‘start’ with a single button withthe universal symbols for ‘play’, ‘pause’ or‘power’, as shown in Figure 1.

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Figure 1: Universal symbols on a button using mTouch™ Metal Over Cap touch-sensing.

Appliance interfaces:one size fits allKeeping it simple is the key to designing user interfaces for the latest generation of appliances.

by Stephen Porter, Microchip Technology Inc.


Soft ButtonsThere is, however, one thing that replacingwords with symbols cannot do for the userinterface: it cannot make the buttons ‘soft’. Asoft button makes use of the product’s displayto label the button’s functionality. This allowsthe button to have many different functions; orfor the same functions to be displayed in dif-ferent languages. Soft buttons are as useful as universal symbolsin allowing appliances to go global.The concept of soft buttons also helps to makethe user interface crisper and cleaner. Take, forexample, a fridge-freezer with an integratedice/water dispenser. Not so long ago, therewould have been different mechanical buttonsfor crushed ice, cubes and for the light in theice/water dispenser area. Inside, there wouldhave been a rotating knob that set the temper-ature of the freezer and the refrigerator. The user had no way of knowing what the tem-perature was inside the refrigerator, and noway of customising the lighting inside of theunit. For the designer, each of the buttons andknobs would have meant a different circuitboard and, for the manufacturer, labels print-ed in different languages for users in differentcountries.Now, all of these buttons can be replaced witha single user interface just above the ice/water-dispenser on the outside of the refrigerator.The new user interface, shown in Figure 2, willconsist of no more than two fixed buttons anda graphical display. Users will be able to seethe current temperature in both the freezerand the refrigerator, and adjust them individu-ally; they will be able to check the status of thewater filter and do so much more, withouteven opening the door.

Interface designSoft buttons allow designers to give users sig-nificantly more information and control but,eventually, designers must ask themselves:when does enough information become toomuch information? If all of the information dis-cussed above were displayed at the sametime, then the details would be lost to the user.The goal is to combine the high-level informa-tion that users will want to see most often, withintuitive drill-down menus that will quicklyprovide the user with additional informationwhen they need it, as well as a simple route toreturn to the home screen.In Figure 2, for example, the water-filter softbutton could be green if the filter still has 30%life, and change to yellow and then red as itapproaches the end of its life. Touching thebutton could provide the user with additionalinformation, such as the time left until the filterneeds to be changed.There are other reasons why a designer maywant to use display technology with one ortwo simple buttons, rather than fixed displaysor multiple buttons. The most important rea-son is that it provides the ability to upgrade orchange information as new developments are

introduced. Today’s embedded microcon-trollers, which drive much of the technologydiscussed in this article, support connectivitywhich can be used by manufacturers to updatethe firmware in the appliance.

This could be as simple as providing the end-user with a USB port that would allow them todownload updates from the manufacturers’web-site. Alternatively, it could mean wired orwireless paths which automatically send

updates to the appliance. Figure 3 shows anexample microcontroller that provides these

connectivity options.Imagine that a manufacturer invents a newalgorithm that could prevent the build-up oflint in a washing-machine. For end-users withmachines equipped with the latest interfaces,

an upgrade would be as simple as receiving anemail from the manufacturer which explainshow to push a few buttons on the machine toreceive the updated software. The new pro-gramme would also provide an updated dis-

play menu, which would have been impossibleto update with an older, fixed display.

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Figure 2: Soft buttons in a simple interface give users more information and control.

Figure 3: A single PIC24DA microcontroller can drive the entire user interface includingmultiple connectivity paths.

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Button designDesigners have a choice of several technolo-gies for the display and for the external but-tons. First, the latest displays are getting largerand offer higher resolutions, or pixels per inch.Previously, resistive touch screens were usedover the display, but their polyester film sur-faces were prone to scratches and had low lev-els of light, making the displays look dull. Thelatest technology uses projected-capacitivesensors that are sputtered on the reverse ofthe glass and then mounted in front of the dis-play. This provides greater light transmissionwhich, in turns, makes the display look brighterand also supports multi-touch inputs on thedisplay.For the external buttons, standard capacitive-touch buttons can include a non-conductivecovering plate, such as glass or plastic. Thesebuttons are found on almost all of today’sproducts. Capacitive-touch technology elimi-nates the need to push the button, but physi-cal contact must be made to change the capac-itance and register a touch, so there are trade-offs. They cannot, for example, be activated bygloves or by the end of a wooden spoon, so

using them on a cooker could mean that userswould have to take off their oven gloves everytime they wanted to change a temperature.Some users also like to have tactile feedbackfrom their buttons. For many designers, thishas meant staying with mechanical buttons or,alternatively, using the ‘Metal Over Cap’ tech-nology shown in Figure 1. Metal Over Capmeasures the deflection of the front servicepanel through a capacitive sensor and a targetmounted above it. Now, the user can use anoven glove or the end of a wooden spoon toactivate the button. However, unlike standardcapacitive-touch technology, these buttons dorequire a definite push.

Interfaces of the futureInitiatives such as Smart Energy and the SmartGrid will have a big impact on what and whereinformation is displayed. Standards are current-ly being developed which will introduce appli-ance interoperation, allowing the refrigerator tocommunicate with the oven as well as with theenergy meter, the thermostat, hot water heater,washer, dryer, and other appliances.Some regions have already introduced tiered

energy prices which are based on average useand demand. This could mean, for example,that turning on the dish-washer immediatelyafter dinner may not be the most cost-effec-tive way to get the dishes done. In future, userswould know this because the dishwasher dis-play would give them real-time informationwhich would allow them to compare energycosts now or in a few hours time. Real-time information provided by appliancescould, therefore, drive real-world choices overenergy use.The microcontrollers that drive the latestinterface technologies help end-users and themanufacturers to cut costs. They allow manu-facturers to streamline production processesby eliminating the need to manufacture differ-ent versions for different regions, as well asproviding remote diagnostics and productupgrades. For end-users, they provide inter-faces which combine high levels of control withreal-time information feedback, allowing themto make more informed decisions on theirenergy consumption and to take more controlof their appliances and their energy costs. www.microchip.com

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With the industry's highest levelof advanced 16-bit PWM con-trol and accuracy, Microchip'snew 8-bit PIC16F(LF)178Xmicrocontrollers (MCUs) enablehigher efficiency and perform-ance, as well as reducingBOM cost and space forclosed-loop control in power supply and lightingapplications.Advanced 16-bit PWM con-trol and accuracy is achievedvia the new ProgrammableSwitch-Mode Controllers(PSMCs) and advanced ana-logue peripherals include an on-chip 12-bit ADC to support verysmall voltage measurements,integrated op amp andmTouchTM capacitive sensing.High resolution voltage refer-ences are provided by an on-chip 8-bit DAC, whilst analoguecomparators deliver a fast 50nsresponse time; with I2CTM, SPIand EUSART interfaces for serial communications.The eXtreme Low Power (XLP)

technology, in the PIC16LF178Xvariants, enables active andsleep currents of 32μA/MHz and50nA respectively, helping toextend battery life and reducestandby power consumption.

Development Tools• PICkitTM 3 debugger/ pro-grammer (PG164130) • MPLAB ICD 3 (DV164035)debugger/programmer • MPLAB REAL ICETM - In-CircuitEmulator System (DV244005) • Open source • Cross platform • Universal • Free MPLAB XC8 Compiler for8-bit PIC® microcontrollers.

Does your design require advanced analogue and digital integration?

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY www.microchip.com/get/eupic16f178x

Microchip's new 8-bit MCUs offer highest level ofadvanced 16-bit PWM control low power & high-speed

The ultra-low offset and lowoffset drift of Microchip'sMCP6V11/31 zero-drift OpAmps, deliver enhanced accura-cy with energy-saving operationin signal conditioning, instru-mentation and portable sensorapplications. The MCP6V11combines quiescent currentas low as 7.5μA and singlesupply voltages down to 1.6V,with a gain bandwidth pro -duct (GBWP) of 80kHz; whilstthe MCP6V31 offers a typicalquiescent current of 23μA, avoltage range from 1.8V andGBWP of 300kHz. Both fami-lies achieve maximum input offset voltage of 8μV and offsetvoltage drift of 0.05μV/ºC. Ultra-high performance, lowpower consumption combinedwith ultra-high precision overtemperature and time allowsportable consumer, industrialand medical products toincrease accuracy and batterylife whilst reducing thermal man-agement and cost. For industrial

applications, such as portablesensor conditioning and instru-mentation, these new zero-driftoperational amplifiers enablelonger battery life, smaller formfactors, easier thermal manage-ment and tighter cost control.

Design AidsMicrochip offers a variety ofuser-friendly design aids to helpget you started on your nextproject: • SPICE Macro Models • FilterLab® Software • Microchip Advanced PartSelector (MAPS) • Analogue Demonstration andEvaluation Boards • Application Notes

Does your design require increased accuracy and extended battery life?

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY www.microchip.com/get/eumcp6v11

Zero-drift Op Amps deliver ultra-high precision with low-power operation

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MSC Vertriebs GmbHannounced support for the newlow-power AMD® G-T16R withAMD Radeon™ HD6250Accelerated Processing Unit(APU) for cost-sensitive applica-tions on its Qseven™ moduleMSC Q7-A50M. Samples of theMSC Q7-A50M areavailable featuringthe AMD G-T16R(single core,615MHz), G-T40E(dual core, 1GHz)and G-T40R (singlecore, 1GHz).The module ver-sion using the AMDG-T16R APUcomes at a particu-larly economic price despite thesizeable computing performanceand excellent graphics capabilityavailable from the integratedAMD Radeon™ HD6250 GraphicsProcessing Unit (GPU). Thisnewly-introduced processor ver-sion is targeting price-sensitiveapplications not requiringGigahertz CPUs but still leaningon fast and high-resolutiongraphics.The AMD Embedded G-Series

APUs combine a low-power CPUand a discrete-level GPU in a sin-gle processor chip. The APUsused on the MSC module featurevery low power dissipation (TDP)allowing fanless system designsand highly integrated solutions.All three versions come with the

built-in AMD Radeon™ HD6250GPU which delivers very highgraphics performance and sup-ports OpenGL® 4.0, DirectX™ 11and OpenCL™ 1.1. Single or dualindependent high-resolution dis-plays can be connected viaHDMI/DVI, DisplayPort 1.1a anddual-channel LVDS and mayreach up to Full-HD resolution.

MSC VERTRIEBSwww.msc-ge.com

MSC samples Qseven™ Module with new very low-power AMD® Embedded G-Series Processor

IAR Systems® announces that itshigh-performance embeddeddevelopment tool suite IAREmbedded Workbench® onceagain has been selected as thetoolchain for ZigBeedevelopment. Freescale Semiconductorhas announced theKinetis® KW20 WirelessMCU and IAR EmbeddedWorkbench is the sup-ported tool chain for itsalpha program. Byenabling developers torun the ZigBee protocolstack on their Kinetis Cortex™-M4 core, Freescale enhances thelevel of capability developers canbring to wireless applications. IAR Embedded Workbench forARM provides a complete devel-opment environment, integrated

in a user-friendly IDE. The recent-ly released version 6.40 intro-duces major feature enhance-ments including a new editor andsource browser. It also adds out-

standing optimizations, resulting inup to 40% faster code than forthe previous version, on standardindustry benchmarks.

IAR SYSTEMSwww.iar.com

Freescale names IAR Embedded Workbench Toolchain of Choice for ZigBee Development

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CML Microcircuits has released anew integrated Quadrature IF/RFDemodulator and QuadratureModulator. The CMX973Quadrature Modulator/Demodulator is the latest RFbuilding block from CMLMicrocircuits following on fromthe CMX970 and CMX971. TheRF Building Block range isdesigned to provide the flexible,high performance ICs requiredfor HF/VHF/UHF, professionalradios, wireless data terminals,wireless microphones, marine andavionics radio systems. TheCMX973 forms the basis of ahigh-performance RF transceiversystem combining a flexible IF/RFquadrature modulator and quad-rature demodulator, in a singlechip. Wide signal bandwidth atRF, 0dBm output, low noise andserial bus control delivers maxi-mum flexibility and high-per-formance, all at an attractive lowoperating power. The demodula-tor is suitable for superhetero-dyne architectures with IF fre-

quencies of 20MHz to 300MHzand the device may be used inlow IF systems or those convert-ing down to baseband. The mod-ulator converts directly frombaseband to the desired transmitfrequency 20MHz to 1GHz andfeatures quadrature phase correc-tion to minimise unwanted spec-tral components. The CMX973’squadrature architecture supportsa wide range of modulation for-mats and standards. The differen-tial inputs are ideal for direct con-nection to standard modems andinterface ICs such as CML’sCMX7163, CMX7164, CMX910,CMX981 and CMX7861.

CML MICROCIRCUITSwww.cmlmicro.com

CML Microcircuits Release a New RFBuilding Block CMX973 QuadratureModulator/Demodulato

CML Microcircuits has releasednew function images theCMX7131 and CMX7141 digitalPMR processors. CML Microcircuits has addeddPMR (Digital Private MobileRadio) modes 1, 2 and 3 andARIB STD-T102 to the CMX7131and CMX7141. The devices arenow market-leading digital PMRprocessors supporting 6 systemsand growing; dPMR TS 102 490,DCR ARIB-T98, NXDN, AnaloguePMR and now dPMR TS 102 658and ARIB STD-T102.The dPMR Mode 1, 2 and 3Function Image implements a half-duplex 4FSK modem and a largeproportion of the dPMR AirInterface, Data Link and CallControl layers. In conjunction witha suitable host and a limiter/dis-criminator-based RF transceiver, acompact, low-cost, low-powerdigital PMR radio conforming toETSI's dPMR standard TS 102 658can now be realised.The 7131/7141FI-2.x FunctionImage implements a half-duplex

4FSK modem and a large propor-tion of the DCR Air Interface,Data Link and Call Control layers.In conjunction with a suitable hostand a limiter/discriminator basedRF transceiver, a compact, low

cost, low power digital PMR radioconforming to ARIB’s T98 DigitalConvenience Radio standard canbe realised. Dual mode, ana-logue/digital PMR operation canalso be achieved with theCMX7131/CMX7141.

CML MICROCIRCUITSwww.cmlmicro.com

New Function Images released forCMX7131/7141 Digital PMR Processor


Freescale Semiconductor is nowoffering alpha samples of its KinetisL series, the industry’s first micro-controllers (MCUs) built on theARM® Cortex™-M0+ processor.Kinetis L series devices are on dis-play this week at the FreescaleTechnology Forum (FTF) Americasand were demonstrated duringthe event’s opening keynoteaddress. As machine-to-machine commu-nication expands and networkconnectivity becomes ubiquitous,many of today’s standalone,entry-level applications willrequire more intelligence andfunctionality. With the Kinetis Lseries, Freescale provides theideal opportunity for users oflegacy 8- and 16-bit architecturesto migrate to 32-bit platforms andbring additional intelligence toeveryday devices without increas-ing power consumption and costor sacrificing space. Applications,such as small appliances, gamingaccessories, portable medical sys-tems, audio systems, smart meters,lighting and power control, cannow leverage 32-bit capabilitiesand the scalability needed toexpand future product lines – allat 8- and 16-bit price and powerconsumption levels.“In our view, 8- and 16-bit develop-ment has reached the end of theroad. Those architectures simplycan’t keep up as the Internet ofThings gains traction,” said GeoffLees, vice president and generalmanager of Freescale’s Industrial &Multi-Market MCU business.“Kinetis L series MCUs are ideal forthe new wave of connected applica-tions, combining the required ener-gy efficiency, low price, develop-ment ease and small footprint withthe enhanced performance, periph-erals, enablement and scalability ofthe Kinetis 32-bit portfolio.”

Extreme energy efficiencyThe ARM Cortex-M0+ processorconsumes approximately one-third of the energy of any 8- or16-bit processor available today,while delivering between two to40 times more performance. TheKinetis L series supplements theenergy efficiency of the core withthe latest in low-power MCU plat-form design, operating modesand energy-saving peripherals.The result is an MCU that con-sumes just 50 uA/MHz* in very-low-power run (VLPR) mode andcan rapidly wake from a reducedpower state, process data andreturn to sleep, extending appli-cation battery life. These advantages are demon-strated in the FTF demo, whichcompares the energy-efficiencycharacteristics of the Kinetis Lseries against solutions fromFreescale competitors in aCoreMark benchmark analysis.The Kinetis L series is also part ofthe Freescale Energy-EfficientSolutions program.Kinetis L series energy-savingperipherals do more with lesspower by maintaining functionalityeven when the MCU is in deepsleep modes. In traditional MCUs,the main clock and processor coremust be activated to perform eventrivial tasks such as sending orreceiving data, capturing or gener-ating waveforms or sampling ana-log signals. Kinetis L series periph-erals are able to perform thesefunctions without involving thecore or main system, drasticallyreducing power consumption andimproving battery life. Built using Freescale’s innovative,award-winning flash memory tech-nology, the Kinetis L series offersthe industry’s lowest-power flashmemory implementation. This improves upon the conven-

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Freescale debuts Kinetis L series,world’s most energy-efficientmicrocontrollersNew 32-bit MCUs designed to transform consumer and industrial applications currently using legacy 8- and 16-bit architectures.


tional silicon-based charge storageapproach by creating nano-scalesilicon islands to store charge insteadof using continuous film, improvingthe flash memory’s immunity totypical sources of data loss. “The Internet of Things needs verylow-cost, low-power processorsthat can deliver good perfor -mance,” said Tom R. Halfhill, asenior analyst with The LinleyGroup and senior editor of Micro -processor Report. “As the first 32-bit microcontrollers to use ARM'sCortex-M0+ processor core,Freescale's Kinetis L-series MCUswill bring the energy efficiencyand prices typically associatedwith 8- and 16-bit MCUs to abroad range of consumer andindustrial applications.”

Development simplicityThe Kinetis L series addresses theease-of-use requirement criticalfor entry-level developersthrough innovations including: • The Freescale Freedom develop-ment platform, a small, low-power,cost-efficient evaluation and devel-opment system for quick applica-tion prototyping and demonstra-tion. It combines an industry-stan-dard form factor with a rich set ofthird-party expansion boardoptions. An integrated USB debuginterface offers an easy-to-usemass-storage device mode flashprogrammer, a virtual serial portand classic programming and run-control capabilities. • Processor Expert software, aGUI-based, device-aware soft-ware generation tool that elimi-nates the need to write peripher-al start-up code or device drivers.Helps developers easily migratefrom 8- and 16-bit to 32-bit solu-tions by simplifying the softwarearchitecture and dramaticallyreducing application develop-ment time.• The Kinetis MCU SolutionAdvisor, a web-based applicationwith an interactive MCU productselector that helps identify thebest-suited MCU by applyingdynamic filters based on opera -ting characteristics, packagingoptions, memory configurationand peripheral hardware library.

Integration and scalabilityEach Kinetis L series familyincludes scalable flash memoryoptions, pin-counts and analog,communication, timing and con-

trol peripherals, providing easymigration paths for end productline expansion.Features common to the KinetisL series families include:• 48 MHz ARM Cortex-M0+ core• High-speed 12/16-bit analog-to-digital converters• 12-bit digital-to-analog converters• High-speed analog comparators• Low-power touch sensing withwake-up on touch from reducedpower states• Powerful timers for a broad rangeof applications including motorcontrol.

The first three Kinetis L seriesfamilies:• Kinetis L0 family – the entrypoint into the Kinetis L series.Includes eight to 32 KB of flashmemory and ultra-small 4mm ×4mm QFN packages. Pin-compat-ible with the Freescale 8-bit S08Pfamily. Software- and tool-com-patible with all other Kinetis Lseries families.• Kinetis L1 family – with 32 to256 KB of flash memory and addi-tional communications and analogperipheral options. Compatiblewith the Kinetis K10 family.• Kinetis L2 family – adds USB2.0 full-speed host / device / OTG.Compatible with the Kinetis K20family.The Kinetis L series is pin- and soft-ware-compatible with the Kinetis Kseries (built on the ARM Cortex-M4 processor), providing a migra-tion path to DSP performance andadvanced feature integration.

Availability and pricingKinetis L series alpha samples areavailable now, with broad marketsample and tool availabilityplanned for Q3. Pricing starts at asuggested resale price of 49 cents(USD) in 10,000-unit quantities.The Freescale Freedom develop-ment platform is planned for Q3availability at a suggested resaleprice of $12.95 (USD). n

For more information aboutKinetis L series MCUs, visitwww.freescale.com/Kinetis/Lseries

*Typical current at 25C, 3V supply,for Very Low Power Run at 4MHzcore frequency, 1MHz bus fre-quency running code from flashwith all peripherals off.

Freescale Semiconductorwww.freescale.com

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As part of Kontron's strategicentry into ARM processor tech-nology, Kontron has unveiled itsfirst embedded ARM basedmotherboard in the Mini-ITXform factor (170mm × 170mm). The KontronKTT30/mITX is equippedwith NVIDIA's Tegra 3 superprocessor and combinesoutstanding media perform-ance with particularly lowpower consumption. Withits integrated, ultra low-power GeForce GPU, theARM Cortex-A9 900MHz Quad-Core processor board offersimpressive 3D graphic perform-ance and delivers a total energyconsumption of just under 7watts. These performance fea-tures make the board ideal for awide spectrum of graphics- andvideo-oriented embedded appli-cations like thin clients, Panel PCsand Mini-Box PCs, which are to befound in nearly all embeddedcomputing vertical markets.

Thanks to its standardized Mini-ITX form factor, the KontronKTT30/mITX paves an efficientpath for OEMs to integrate inno-vative ARM technology straight

off-the-shelf and into theirembedded applications. Not onlyare a wide range of Mini-ITXperipherals already available, butOEMs also benefit from Kontron'scomprehensive customizationservices and extensive softwaresupport for Android and Linuxwhich serve to minimize develop-ment time and costs.


Kontron's first Mini-ITX embedded mother-board with ARM processor technology hasan NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor on board

Kontron announced today theintroduction of its most powerfulsingle AdvancedMC processormodule, designed with the 3rd

generation Intel Core i7 proces-sor. With up to 4 × 2.1GHz, thenew Kontron AdvancedMCprocessor moduleAM4022 offers morethan twice the pro-cessing performanceand up to four timesthe 3D graphics per-formance of its prede-cessor. This makes theKontron AM4022 anideal fit for applica-tions based onMicroTCA andAdvancedTCA integrated plat-forms that require high-end com-puting performance. With its out-standing overall performance it isideal for MicroTCA andAdvancedTCA telecommunica-tions applications such as IPTV,media servers and media gate-ways, video data processing and

in test solutions for networkingequipment. Also medical, testand measurement, automation,aerospace, military and securitymarkets which require fast dataprocessing are best served withthe Kontron AM4022. And with

MicroTCA.1 support for a robustsystem design and an optionaltemperature range of -25 to+70°C, it withstands the toughestmechanical and thermal environ-mental conditions.


Quad-Core AdvancedMC Kontron AM4022doubles performance compared to previous generations

Rutronik distributes the new pro-grammable indicator API-4260-LW150-R from PUI Audio. Itallows to program up to 30 sec-onds of any WAV or MP3 file viaUSB from a computer.Thereby it offers the flexibil-ity to give voice instructionsalong with a warning signalor a unique tone if multiplewarning devices are used inthe same area. With anoperating voltage range of 7to 24 VDC, there is no needof complex circuitry to pro-duce the desired tone.With a wide frequencyrange of 100Hz to 6,000Hz,the programmable indicatorcan play a variety of tones, alarmsignals, or voice and music mes-sages. Once programmed, theindicator will play the file repeti-tively until power is turned off.The file is stored on internal flash

memory that can be repro-grammed as often as desired andwill not erase until another file isprogrammed over it. The mini-mum SPL at 10cm with 1KHz

tone (default) is 100dBA, the volume can be controlled by fileprogramming.


Greenliant Systems, a leader inenergy-efficient, highly secureand reliable solid state storageproducts, is now sampling itse.MMC NANDrive™ GLS85VMembedded solid state drive (SSD)product family to select cus-tomers. The new NANDrivedevices support the JEDECe.MMC 4.4 standard and arebackward compatible with 4.3.While the JEDEC operating tem-perature range specification is -25to +85°C, e.MMC NANDriveoperates at full industrial temper-atures between -40 and +85°C,giving customers data storage thatcan withstand the most severeconditions. e.MMC NANDrivecombines Greenliant’s internallydeveloped NAND controller withNAND flash die for a fully inte-grated SSD in a multi-chip pack-age. It isavailablewith 2-bits-per-cell(MLC) or 1-bit-per-cell (SLC) NAND to meetvarying customer requirementsfor lifespan, endurance and per-formance. Measuring 14mm ×

18mm, e.MMC NANDrive isoffered in a 100 ball grid array(BGA) package, with 1mm ballpitch for increased long-term reli-ability. “Building on our popularSATA and PATA NANDrive prod-uct lines, the addition of e.MMCenables Greenliant to fully addressour customers’ small form-factorembedded storage needs,” saidArthur Kroyan, vice president ofbusiness development and mar-keting, Greenliant Systems.“There’s a gap in current e.MMCofferings for applications requiringhigh reliability SSDs, such as auto-motive, industrial and networking.e.MMC NANDrive fills this gapwith its industrial temperaturerange, and advanced data integrityand security features.”“In recent years, the e.MMC markethas experienced explosive growthdue to increasing adoption in con-sumer devices such as smartphonesand tablets,” said Gregory Wong,principal analyst, Forward Insights.

NANDRIVE™www.NANDrive.comGREENLIANT SYSTEMSwww.greenliant.com

Greenliant Brings Full IndustrialTemperature Capability to e.MMC withNew NANDrive™ Embedded SSDs

Rutronik: Programmable Indicator from PUI Audio

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A frequently used example for smart homeapplications is the fridge which automaticallygenerates a shopping list. To date, this has notyet become reality. Instead, there are otherapplication scenarios which promise greatpotential. They range from realistic videogames where the room light can be synchro-nised to the game action and intelligent con-trols for energy saving to applications forambient assisted living and telemedecine. Inprinciple, they are all based on the samedesign which can be illustrated using the exam-ple of a washing machine.In order to integrate the washing machine intoa smart home system and to be able to controland interrogate it remotely, it must have sen-sors which record the operating conditions. Aclamp-on ammeter attached to the powercable establishes whether current is flowing. Ifthe current level is also sensed, these can be

assigned to the operating conditions (turn onwater, heat, spin, pump out). Vibration andacoustic sensors further refine the sensing.Recommended for this is a power-saving 32-bit μC which has many inputs and outputs andsupports a wireless protocol stack. “It makessense to implement such a concept as far as pos-sible with open-source based tools and soft-ware,” explains Harald Naumann, FieldApplication Engineer Wireless at RutronikElektronische Bauelemente GmbH. “Again andagain, it has been shown that open-source soft-ware prevails and is becoming the basis for astandard. This is also the crux of the matter withhome automation: One standard on which alldevices are based so that these can also commu-nicate with each other and the user receives allstatus information and can control all devices viaa single device and user interface.Android@Home is a first step in the right direc-

tion. Finally, accessories for smartphones arelicence-free. At the end of the year, a 6LoWPANstack from Google will also be available as opensource. For all those who do not want to wait solong or who do not wish to rely on Google, how-ever, there are sufficient alternatives available.”

One interesting option is the STM32W. Thiswireless-compatible microcontroller is basedon a 32-bit ARM Cortex M3 core and has anintegrated 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 transceiver.This makes it suitable for ZigBee, RF4CE,Contiki 6LoWPAN and other network proto-cols based on the IEEE802.15.4 standard. “Ofparticular interest is the 6LoWPAN, as it islicence-free and the protocol description isavailable for all,” says Naumann. The protocol isbased on IPv6 and was developed for the pur-pose of facilitating the easy integration of wire-less PANs (Personal Area Networks) into exist-

Wireless solutions for the smart home

Tweets from the washing machineAfter conquering the Internet and mobiles, Google's next target is the home, usingAndroid@Home, NFC and 6LoWPAN. Migration will enable the smartphone and tablet to beused as a remote control and user terminal for TVs, washing machines and heating. Although theidea of the ‘smart home’ is nothing new, it is sure to receive a new boost with the Googleannouncement. Wireless networks play the central role in the implementation.

by Naumann Harald


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ing networks with low energy consumption.The Contiki open-source operating system isalso optimised for the lowest possible energyconsumption. If you would like to test the dif-ference between 6LoWPAN at 2.4GHz and6LoWPAN at 868/915MHz, you should pur-chase an evaluation kit with STM32W at2.4GHz and a kit with the ZWIR4512 868/915MHz. Both modules are freely programmable.If you would like to employ your own, possiblyleaner wireless protocol, you can use theMRF89XA transceiver from Microchip.

This efficient multi-channel transceiver worksin the 863-870MHz licence-free ISM frequen-cy bands and in the 900MHz frequency band.One good example of its use is, for example,smoke detectors which are battery-operatedand, in the event of a fire, the alarm is passedon via GSM module in the master. If you wouldlike it to be redundant, you also send the alarmto the USB dongle on the router. The router, inaddition to the GSM module, notifies thealarm centre.

Social networks as user interfacesThe following process description, using awashing machine as the example, has alreadybeen field tested with a weather station which‘tweets’. Using the STM32W, the washingmachine communicates on an IP basis using thenew IPv6 standard and can therefore exchangedata with all IP-based devices – whether they

be smartphones, tablets, older notebooks ormobiles with Web browsers. To do this, the STM32W transmits a UDP/IP toa gateway on the router. The router passes theUDP/IP on to the server which then generatesan e-mail from it. This can then be sent to afree blogging service such as Posterouswww.posterous.com or Wordpress de.word-press.com. Wordpress has a programminginterface (API) which automatically sends thedata to Twitter. Posterous offers more flexibili-ty. Using control words, it is possible to speci-fy precisely what message is to be passed on,when, how and to whom. Posterous alsoaccepts many formats via different means. Inthis case, the Cron job on the server wouldsend an e-mail to Posterous, which sends theblogpost on to the Twitter API via e-mail. “Theadvantage of Twitter is that there are free clientsavailable for Apple OS, Android, Windows,Linux and also RIM and virtually all end devicessupport Twitter,” explains Naumann. “In thefuture, Google+ will make this even more con-venient as soon as the appropriate API becomesavailable.” The new Google social network dif-fers from Facebook because here users cancreate contact circles. Thus, a circle called ‘MyPersonal Machines’ could display the statusesof the individual household appliances. It canbe created in such a way that only residents ofthe household can view the messages. It is alsopossible to create public circles, for examplefor the data from the weather station. Any interested party can automatically accessthis data without having to be 'friended' forthis purpose as is the case with Facebook.The new, free messaging service from Googlefor Android makes it possible to broadcast tomany contacts. This service forwards the mes-sage via IP to Android smartphones. The freeGoogle Engine can be used for this purpose.

Many protocols to choose fromAll existing household appliances can beupgraded for a smart home network in thisway. New intelligent machines can then be

combined with older devices. If a microcon-troller such as the STM32W is installed in adevice or supplied with continuous voltage, itcan also be used as a router for further6LoWPAN modules and as a bridge toBluetooth Low Energy or ‘Gazell’, the protocolfrom Nordic Semiconductor. Gazell is availablefree of charge. The Nordic protocol is to befound in many wireless keyboards and micefor PCs and it runs on the nRF24LE1 series ICs.Complete, favourably priced, licensed wirelessmodules are available for this series, as is thecase for the STM32W. The nRF24LE1 has an8051 derivative that executes a commandwithin one cycle. If you are put off by the costof the Keil compiler, there is always the smalldevice C complier. The nRF24LE1 also works at 2400MHz.

If, instead of such a proprietary protocol, youwould prefer to rely on a standard one, thereis the nRF8001 from Nordic Semiconductor.Combined with the PAN1720 modules fromPanasonic, it facilitates the creation of a wire-less network on the body or bicycle for appli-cations in the fields of sport, medicine andambient assisted living.

The nRF8001 supports Bluetooth Low Energy,the greatest advantage of which is that it isinstalled in almost all new smartphones, lap-tops and PDAs.

Wi-fi modules or ICs from Redpine Signalsprovide the fastest route to your goal. TheSingle Stream 802.11n modules fromRedpine’s Connect-io-n range provide all thefunctionality required by a WLAN client,thereby expanding embedded solutionsaround the wi-fi connectivity. Some Connect-io-n modules also have a complete networkingstack which facilitates the connection tonumerous existing embedded systems withoutmaking demands on their microcontrollers.Drivers are also available for higher operatingsystems such as Windows (CE 5.0, Embedded6.0, XP, Seven, Embedded Compact 7 (fromQ1/12)), Linux or Android (from Froyo 2.2).The Redpine modules support the N standardunder wi-fi, which requires less power than theG standard. page 19


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As soon as you have finished your schematic design you can easilycreate the layout from it. There is one command that creates the board:the BOARD command. It is available in the Action toolbar of theschematic editor.

EAGLE opens the Layout Editor window and shows the componentsrandomly arranged on the left of an example board contour. The com-ponents are already connected with so-called airwires, the signal linesthat result from the nets you have drawn in the schematic.

Before you start to arrange the components and create the layout, Iwould like to give you some advice before.

From now on EAGLE performs the Back&Forward Annotation whichtransfers each action executed in the Schematic Editor automaticallyinto the Layout and vice versa: Let’s say you add a new component inthe Schematic, it will automatically appear in the Layout Editor. Or connect two pins with a net - you will immediately see the correspon-ding airwire in the Layout. But please keep one thing in mind! You haveto have loaded schematic and board simultaneously all the time. If youclosed one of the windows unintentionally EAGLE will warn you with aclear message in the Editor window.

If it should happen that there are differences between board andschematic Back&Forward Annotation stops working. You have to com-pare board and schematic with the help of ERC and you have to correctthe differences.

Second important subject before you start designing your layout: Thinkabout Design Rules. It’s important to set them in the beginning. Decideabout the number of layers your board probably will have and thinkabout minimum sizes, clearance values minimum drill diameter forexample for vias or micro vias and so on. If you are uncertain whatusable values are, contact you board manufacturer. In most cases he cangive you information about the values that can be used for his manufac-turing process.

The Design Rules dialog is accessible through the Edit/Design Rulesmenu.

Okay, now we can start creating the layout. We have to decide aboutthe board contour which has to be drawn in layer 20, Dimension.Now move the components into the board area. More details aboutLayout creation.... in the next article.

Richard Hammerl

www.farnell.com

Creating the Layoutfrom your Schematic


Integrated Device Technology,Inc. (IDT®) announced the indus-try’s lowest-power low-distortiondiversity mixer for 4G wirelessbase stations. A member of IDT’sZero-Distortion™ family, the newdevice reduces distortion whilesimultaneously reducing powerconsumption in Long TermEvolution (LTE) and time-divisionduplexing (TDD) wireless com-munication architectures. Thenew LTE mixer is an important RFproduct in IDT’s strategy to pro-vide the industry with a completeradio card signal chain, from theantenna to the digital signalprocessors (DSPs). The IDTF1162is a low-power, low-distortiondual 2300-2700 MHz RF to IFmixer with an ultra-linear (+43dBm) third-order intercept point(IP3O) for superb intermodula-tion rejection, making it ideal formulti-carrier, multi-mode cellularsystems found in 4G wirelessbase station transceivers.Compared to competitive solu-tions, the IDTF1162 improvesIM3 distortion by 18dB while

simultaneously reducing powerconsumption by an industry-lead-ing 40 percent (1150 mW typi-cal). These attributes ease heat-sinking requirements on the radiocard and allow infrastructure ven-dors to utilize higher averagefrontend gain settings, whichresults in higher signal-to-noise

ratio (SNR). Improved receiverSNR of up to 0.4dB benefits cel-lular operators by expanding thecoverage area and improving theavailable data rates to users onthe periphery of the cell.The IDTF1162 offers fast settlingfrom power-up and a constantlocal oscillator (LO) inputimpedance.

IDTwww.idt.com

IDT Announces Industry’s Lowest-powerLow-distortion Mixer for 4G Wireless BaseStation Transceivers

International Rectifier haslaunched a family of automotive-qualified power MOSFETshoused in a rugged TO-220 full-pak package for automotiveapplications including BLDCmotors, pumps and cooling systems.The new 55V planar devices areavailable as standard and logiclevel gate drive MOSFETs in Nand P channel configuration, andoffer a maximum on-state resist-ance (Rds(on)) as low as8mOhm. The TO-220 fullpakpackage eliminates the need foradditional insulating hardware tosimplify design and improveoverall system reliability.Based on IR’s proven planartechnology, this new family ofMOSFETs available in a TO-220fullpak package performs well inlinear mode and in automotiveapplications where a rugged,

reliable MOSFET is needed todrive highly inductive loads.IR’s automotive MOSFETs are sub-ject to dynamic and static partaverage testing combined with100 percent automated waferlevel visual inspection as part ofIR’s automotive quality initiative

targeting zero defects. AEC-Q101qualification requires that there isno more than a 20 percentchange in Rds(on) after 1,000temperature cycles of testing.

INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIERwww.irf.com

IR Introduces Family of Rugged, ReliableAutomotive-Qualified Power MOSFETsHoused in TO-220 Fullpak Package

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“My favourite is theAndroid@Home board fromMicrochip with the Redfly wi-fiadapter board on the Redpinebasis,” says Harald Naumann.“This combination enables youto kill two birds with one stone:The Android@Home board hasUSB drivers as the host forAndroid. This enables users to

connect their Android smart-phone or tablet without alicence. Switches, potentiome-ters and LEDs on the board thusinteract with the end device. The only requirement is thatAndroid 2.3.4, Android 3.1 orhigher is installed. Android 4.0 sup-ports both conventional Bluetoothand Bluetooth Low Energy. Thisenables Android@Home to bewireless.”

In addition to the proposedwireless technologies or proto-cols, GSM, GPRS, UMTS or 3Gcan also be used for smart

home applications. These cellu-lar technologies are recom-mended when, instead of a DSLrouter, a wireless Smart HomeGateway is used. The variety ofprotocols and the features ofthe different devices which areto be integrated in such a smarthome, make implementation avery complex undertaking.

Distributors with experiencegained from many customerprojects and a manufacturer-neutral point of view providevaluable support here. If, likeRutronik for example, theyhave access to their ownWireless Competence Center,customers are sure to obtaininformed and expert advice.Rutronik also offers compo-nents for the entire portfolio oftechnologies and protocols aswell as all the additional com-ponents required for the smarthome of tomorrow. nwww.rutronik.com

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LED-based edge-lit illuminationfrom Global LightingTechnologies (GLT) offers anarray of innovative and highlyefficient solutions for automotivelighting from backlit dashboarddisplays to interior and exteriorlighting.GLT specializes infocusing the lightemitted fromwhite LEDsplaced along oneor more edges ofa customdesigned lightguide and then extracting thislight in a highly efficient and uni-form manner. The light extractiontechnologies employed by GLTenable the brightest, most uni-form light with the highest effi-ciency – and lowest part count –possible.Applications include backlightingof automotive interior displayssuch as digital instrument clusters,infotainment systems, GPS dis-plays, DVD players and other

daylight-readable displays usedin cars and minivans. GLT alsocreates custom light guides to illu-minate HVAC controls, PRNDLshift indicators and door sills aswell as dome lights, map lights,and accent lighting.

Edge-lit light guides are alsobeing used to illuminate manu-facturers’ logos on the inside andoutside of a car, as well as in aninnovative braking light systemthat employs four light guides,one on each side of the car andtwo in the trunk lid, to illuminatethe well when the lid is opened.

GLOBAL LIGHTINGTECHNOLOGIES www.glthome.com

GLT Offers LED-Based Edge LightingSolutions for Automotive Interior andExterior Illumination

With the Oslon Signal, OsramOpto Semiconductors launches anew LED that currently boasts theworld’s brightest blue light. Madeusing a special thin-film chip tech-nology, the Oslon Signal can beoperated even at a high currentwhile providing a sus-tained, powerful, brightblue light. This is crucialfor the signal lights ofthe police and emer-gency services. TheOslon Signal is now avail-able at distributorRutronik. The Oslon Signal pro-duces a blue color at an unprece-dented brightness level, with aluminous flux of 52 lm at 350 mA.Its wavelength of 472 nm and allcolor bins (groups) comply per-fectly with the EU and US stan-dards for signaling, in particularlyfor Emergency Vehicle Lightning.The package platform, consistingof a ceramic substrate with built-inconnecting contacts and a siliconelens, remains stable and resistantto aging caused by the short-

wave blue light. The Oslon Signalcontains chips of the high-per-formance UX:3 technology, whichare capable of operating at veryhigh performance levels even atextremely high currents. This isimportant, as blue signal light is

often pulsed and thereforerequires from high currents evengreater luminous power. Despiteits power, the LED measures only3x3mm. Featured with an insulat-ed heat sink, it can be mountedeasily and conveniently. The lenshas a radiation angle of 80° andprovides a highly symmetricallight output.


Rutronik: World’s brightest blue LED foremergency vehicle lightning by OsramOpto Semiconductors

OMC can now offer bespokebacklights for LCDs based on anew emitter design that providesthe brightness of a dual chip emit-ter but requires only the forwardvoltage of single chipsolution. Therefore, forthe first time, users candrive OMC’s white andblue Profiled Backlight™range from a 5V source,which OMC say isbecoming ever moredesirable in modernapplications.For high volume appli-cations such as mobile phones,LCD backlight design typicallyinvolves an injection mouldedbacklight with its own LED array.Surface-mounting LEDs are con-nected electronically by a PCBmounted to the backlight, mean-ing that they can be configured inwhatever series/parallel arrange-ment suits the available voltagesource. But moulded backlights

usually require an expensive andlengthy setup process, makingthem unviable for volumes lessthan, say, 50k pieces. To addressthis, OMC introduced their

Profiled Backlight range, whichinvolves minimal setup and is,according to OMC, the onlyviable solution for low to mediumvolume requirements of bespokebacklight shapes and sizes.Profiled backlights offer very con-sistent illumination across theentire display.OMCwww.omc-uk.com

New emitter technology from OMC enablesbright white and blue bespoke backlightsfrom a 5V source

OMC has introduced a range ofLight Engines designed to simpli-fy LED lighting design. SPEC-TRALUX® light engines enableluminaire manufacturers andother lighting users to produce avast range of products that deliv-er excellent illumination and havean extremely long life time at par-ticularly high luminous efficiencieswhich in many cases exceed100lm/W. OMC’s SPECTRALUX®Light Engines are arrays of highlyefficient, tightly-matched LED diematerial bonded to an aluminiumor copper substrate with a preci-sion phosphor coating. In thesedesigns the total chip area hasbeen increased substantially anddistributed optimally across thesubstrate surface to reduce cur-rent density and enhance opticalefficacy, thereby achieving morelight output for the same drivecurrent, optimising heat-dissipa-tion and increasing life-expectan-cy to as long as 40 years for some

parts. More, they are very simpleto use, requiring only a constant-current supply to drive them.SPECTRALUX® Light Enginesenable a wide range of customers- from lighting fixture/luminairemakers to house, caravan, andboat builders, cabinet and dis-play makers, industrial machinery,vending machine and chiller man-ufacturers - and anyone else whowants a simple, effective lightingsolution - to benefit from solidstate technology without havingto learn all about driving andmanaging LEDs.

OMCwww.omc-uk.com

New SPECTRALUX® Light Engines fromOMC enable effective LED lighting design

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Electronic Assembly has designedthe EA DIP203-4 LCD module forapplications where the displayhas to be clearly legible. Themodule comes with a high-con-trast alphanumeric LCD super-twist display for showing four 20-character lines. LED backgroundlighting supplied as a standardfeature makes the text clearlystand out. The dot matrix display is availablein three versions. Users canchoose between black texton a yellow/green back-ground, white text on a bluebackground or black onwhite. Automatic tempera-ture compensation elimi-nates the need for contrastreadjustment. The on-board SSD1803 con-troller is 90% compatible with thewidely-used HD44780 controller.The built-in character set pro-vides 240 letters, numbers andsymbols, and users can defineadditional 8 characters. The con-troller has a high-speed SPI inter-face. A 4 and 8 bit data bus inter-

face is also available as an alterna-tive. The EA DIP203-4 isdesigned to make handling veryeasy during the manufacturingprocess. No mechanical assemblyis necessary. The module is sim-ply inserted into the PCB and sol-dered in place. The display ispowered from a single 3.3 Vinput. A 150 mA constant currentsource is needed for the LEDlighting on the green/yellow ver-

sion or a 45 mA on theblue/white and black/white ver-sions. The large temperatureoperating range (-20°C to +70°C)makes the display ideal for a vari-ety of industrial applications.

ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLYwww.lcd-module.com

Making it clear: high-contrast alphanumeric display

Gleichmann Electronics now offersthe new G185BGE-L01, 18.5 inch(47 cm) HD-ready industrial dis-play, from Chimei Innolux (CMI).CMI guarantees availability for aminimum of five years from thestart of production. With 160°horizontal and 170° vertical view-ing angles, a resolu-tion of 1366 x 768pixels, 300 cd/m2brightness and a highcontrast ratio of1000:1, theG185BGE-L01 high-quality “IndustrialLine” TFT modulemeets the demandsin various ranges of applicationssuch as ticket vending machines,point of sale (POS) systems andindustrial controls. The lifetime ofthe LED backlight till the bright-ness level of the display falls tohalf the original level is specifiedat 50000 hours minimum. Thanksto the integrated LED driver and

24-bit LVDS interface, theG185BGE-L01 can also be easilyintegrated into existing applica-tions. The G185BGE-L01 isdesigned for an operating tem-perature range from 0°C to +60°Cand the power consumption istypically 19.6 W. Samples and

design kits are available now.Production quantities of theG185BGE-L01, 18.5-inch (47 cm)HD-ready industrial display, arescheduled to be available fromAugust 2012.


18.5-inch (47 cm) HD-ready industrial display with an availability of minimumfive years guaranteed

Utilizing the latest in glass fabri-cation and thin-film vacuum dep-osition technology, Dontech’sVCG-Series™ glass filters provideexceptional optical transparencyand environmental durability.Dontech’s precision glass opticalfilters are incorporated indemanding military, med-ical, industrial and avionicapplications. For high-enddisplay programs, VCG-Series™ filters optimize dis-play clarity and high ambi-ent light contrast (e.g., sun-light readability). Filters canbe fabricated from a vari-ety of glass substrates, suchas chemically strengthenedsoda lime (etched or pol-ished), borosilicate, fusedsilica, and optical glasses (e.g., Schott nBk-7). VCG-Series™ filter customizationoptions include high-energy vac-uum deposited coatings such asantireflective, transparent con-

ductive (EMI shielding, transpar-ent heaters), and infrared (IR) ornear infrared (NIR) blocking.Additional features include cus-tom screen printing, polarizers,precision machining, and con-ductive optical grids (woven,

etched and printed). Dontech’sglass filters can be laminated ormonolithic, clear or colored.

DONTECHwww.dontech.com

DONTECH VCG-SERIES™ Precision GlassOptical Filters Optimize Display Clarity andContrast in Demanding Applications

Mitsubishi Electric is launching new6.5” VGA (AA065VE11-PCAP),10.4” XGA (AA104XF12-PCAP)and 12.1” XGA (AA121XN11-PCAP) color TFT-LCD moduleswith projected capacitive (P-CAP) touch panel and LVDSinterface for industrial applica-tions. The new modules featurehigh brightness and wide view-ing technology expanding theoptions for touch panel solu-tions in new products andensuring sophisticated userinterfaces for industrial equip-ment. These new industrialmodules will be presented atSPS/IPC Drives 2012 held inNuremberg, Germany fromNovember 27th to 29th at ourbooth 639 in hall 1. With thesethree new modules MitsubishiElectric is offering highly reliabletouch panel solutions includingthe TFT-LCD, P-CAP touch panel,controller board and driver soft-ware. The new modules are highlycapable and convenient industrialproducts. All of the above men-

tioned components are factoryinstalled and therefore provideexcellent reliability. The new TFT-LCD modules feature high sensi-tivity and a true-color display

even through a 2.8mm glasscover enabled by thin and highlyconductive sensor lines madefrom proprietary TFT array technologies.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRICwww.MitsubishiElectric.de

New Color TFT-LCD Modules withProjected Capacitive Touch Panels forIndustrial Use by Mitsubishi Electric

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XP Power announced the BCSseries of industrial suppliesaimed at a broad range of appli-cations that use battery backupto maintain equipment opera-tion during a mains failure. Theseries offers 75Watt, 100Watt or155Watt versions and are avail-able with either 13.8VDC or27.6VDC for + 12VDC or +24VDC nominal outputs. Theunits provide a constant voltagesource to power the load. Aseparate constant voltage / con-stant current output charges thestandby battery. An optionalthird + 5VDC/3 A regulated out-put is available across the rangeto supply logic, fans or addition-al control functions. In the eventof a power loss on the AC input,the battery charging outputswitches to an input from thebattery source providing apower source to the load.Protection features of the BCSseries include battery overload,reverse polarity, output over-

voltage, and output short circuitthat prevents damage to theload, the external batteries andthe power supply itself. Controlsignals provide low battery volt-age disconnect, battery lowwarning and AC OK. The BCS75 (75W), BCS100(100W) and BCS155 (155W)models are enclosed metal casedunits and can deliver the fullload from - 20°C to + 50°C with-out derating or +70°C with der-ating. The 75W and 100Wranges are also available in anoptional open-frame format.

XP POWERwww.xppower.com

Industrial supplies for battery-backedapplications

CUI Inc. announces 12 new ac-dc encapsulated power modulesfor space-constrained applica-tions. The 1 W VSK-S1 seriesand 2 W VSK-S2 series featureultra-compact 0.8 in3 packagesmeasuring 1.32’’ x 0.87’’ x 0.70’’(33.7 x 22.2 x 18 mm). Withindustry-leading no-load powerconsumption of 100 mW, themodules are idealfor primary orauxiliary powerconversion in avariety of ITE, con-sumer electronics,and industrial con-trol applications.An input range of85~305 Vac makesthese ac-dc mod-ules suitable forlighting and smartbuilding systems that operatefrom 277 Vac. Up to 78% effi-cient, with an operating temper-ature range of -25 to 70 degreesC, the power supplies featurevery low ripple and noise. The 1 W and 2 W families have

output voltages of 3.3, 5, 9, 12,15 and 24 Vdc. Protections forover voltage, short circuit andover temperature are included.Additionally, all models are 3kVac isolated, carry CE andUL/cUL 60950-1 safety certifica-tions, and are compliant with theEN 55022 Class B EMI standard.The VSK series is available

immediately through Digi-Keywith prices starting at $7.88 perunit for 1,000 pieces. Pleasecontact CUI for OEM pricing.

CUI Inc.www.cui.com

CUI’s ac-dc modules deliver up to 2 Wattsfrom 0.8 in3 space-saving package

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., theleading manufacturer of siliconcarbide (SiC) transistor technolo-gy for high-power, high-efficiency,harsh-environment power man-agement and conversion applica-tions, has doubled the current rat-ing of its DPAK-packaged siliconcarbide diodes from 5A to 10A.The 1200V/10A SDB10S120 fea-tures a positive tempera-ture coefficient for ease ofparalleling, and tempera-ture-independent switch-ing behavior. Maximumoperating temperature is175°C. Devices also exhibitzero forward and reverserecovery current. Totalcapacitive charge is 40nC.The true two lead DPAK(TO-252-2L) package has amounted footprint (nominal) of9.8 × 6.6mm and measures just2.29mm high.Explains SemiSouth’s Senior VicePresident of Sales & Marketing,Dieter Liesabeths:

“By again extending our leadershipposition in silicon carbide withthese new 1200V/10A diodes weare enabling manufacturers ofproducts such as solar inverters,SMPS, induction heaters, UPS andmotor drives – and well as anyonebuilding PFC circuits – to benefitfrom increased performance andreduced space.”

Samples are available now withvolume production starting inJune 2012. Devices are priced at$8.66 in 1000 piece quantities..

SEMISOUTH LABORATORIESwww.semisouth.com

SemiSouth doubles current rating of newSiC diodes in DPAK package to 10A

Silicon Laboratories Inc. intro-duced a next-generation familyof TV tuners offering both best-in-class RF performance andsupport for all worldwide TVstandards while delivering thelowest bill of materials. The new Si21x8 family repre-sents the state of the art in TVtuner technology based on fourgenerations of patented archi-tectural enhancements. TheSi21x8 family includes five TVtuner devices optimized forhybrid analog/digital iDTVs, ana-log-only or digital-only TVs,portable TVs, DVD and Blu-rayrecorders, and terrestrial andcable set-top boxes (STBs).Based on Silicon Labs’ patented,market-leading TV tuner archi-tecture, the Si21x8 family offersunsurpassed sensitivity andselectivity performance and isbeing designed into nearly allTier 1 TV brands. New RFenhancements enable the Si21x8tuners to offer the highest toler-ance to Wi-Fi and LTE interfer-ence without the need for exter-nal filtering components. In

addition, the reduced noisefloor of the tuner IF outputdelivers unsurpassed video sig-nal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for ana-log TV reception.

The combination of theseimprovements results in a clear-er, less grainy TV picture andreception of more channels ver-sus competing solutions.

SILICON LABORATORIESwww.silabs.com

Silicon Labs Raises the Bar for Silicon TV Tuners

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Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.announces four, new digital opti-cal sensors that advance analogintegration with sensor fusion. The MAX44004/05/06/08 meas-ure red/green/blue (RGB) lightlevels, ambient visible light (ALS),proximity to the sensor, ambientinfrared (IR) levels, and tempera-ture. As many as seven sensorsare integrated into one compactoptical package. The sensors pro-vide robust and repeatable meas-urements and the MAX44005/MAX44006/ MAX44008 all con-sume an industry-low 20μA each.The high integration reduces sys-tem cost, eliminates several exter-nal components, and greatly sim-plifies design. These optical sen-sors can be used in a wide varietyof applications such as smart-phones, tablets, portable con-sumer devices, displays, digitallight management, security sys-tems, and medical devices.Optical sensors provide higherlevels of integration• The MAX44004 is a low-powerALS that consumes only 5μA. • The MAX44006/MAX44008integrate RGB color sensors plusan ALS (clear), an ambient IR,

and temperature sensors. • The MAX44005 includes anRGB color sensor plus an ALS(clear), ambient IR, IR proximity,and temperature sensors.

Temperature range, packaging,and availability• The MAX44005/MAX44006/MAX44008 are guaranteed overthe -40°C to +85°C temperaturerange.• MAX44004 is guaranteed overthe -40°C to +105°C tempera-ture range.• All sensors are available in a 2× 2 × 0.6 mm optical package.

MAXIM INTEGRATEDPRODUCTSwww.maxim-ic.com

Maxim‘s Highly Integrated Optical SensorsMeasure RGB, Ambient Light, ProximityMotion, Infrared, and Temperature

Advanced Power ElectronicsCorp. (USA), a leading Taiwanesemanufacturer of MOS powersemiconductors for DC-DCpower conversion applications,has announced a new highinput impedance, high peakcurrent capability IGBT suitablefor strobe applications with alow duty cycle.AP28G40GEO-HF-3 features acollector/emitter voltage rating,VCE, of 400V, a peak gateemitter voltage rating, VGEP, of±6V and a pulsed collector cur-rent rating of 150A. Maximumpower dissipation at 25degC is1W. Devices are shipped tapedand reeled in RoHS-complianthalogen-free industry-standardTSSOP-8 packages.Comments Ralph Waggitt,President/CEO, Advanced Power

Electronics Corp. (USA): “TheseIGBTs are ideal for creating short,high-current pulses such as thestrobe flash application in digitalcameras. The use of the TSSOP-8

package also provides somespace-saving on the board whencompared with the previous gen-eration of parts in SO-8 packages.”

ADVANCED POWERELECTRONICS www.a-powerusa.com

New high peak current IGBTs fromAdvanced Power Electronics Corp. suitstrobe applications

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Ericsson has unveiled the secondmodel in its 32-bit processor-based FRIDA II 3E* digitalAdvanced Bus Converter (ABC)family: the BMR457. Following thelaunch last month of its quarter-brick sibling, the BMR456, thenew eighth-brick-format BMR457delivers unprece-dented performanceto system architectsdeveloping equip-ment for ICT(Information andCommunicationTechnology) appli-cations that require asmall footprint, fastresponse time, tightly regulatedintermediate bus voltages andhigh efficiency at any point ofoperation to reduce power con-sumption.Like the BMR456, the BMR457includes a 32-bit ARM-based dig-ital microcontroller that embedsthe advanced ‘Ericsson DC/DCEnergy Optimizer’ firmware.

This has been developed byEricsson to guarantee the highestperformance at any point ofoperation from low to high load,which is commonplace when han-dling data traffic. The ‘EricssonDC/DC Energy Optimizer’

firmware combines advancedEricsson Intellectual Property (IP)together with a series of industry-first functionalities to continuallyoptimize switching parametersand reduce energy consumptionto an absolute minimum.

ERICSSON POWER MODULESwww.ericsson.com/powermodules

Ericsson Unveils New High-Density DigitalPower Module for Highly Efficient PowerConsumption Control

Ericsson has introduced theworld’s first ‘toolbox’ thatenables systems architects tooptimize power profiles andenergy configuration prior toimplementation in end equip-ment. The 3E Design Toolboxincludes a set of five modulesthat can be operated as stand-alone devices or interconnect-ed to mirror complex applica-tions requiring multiple powerrails with specific configurationprofiles such as sequencing,tracking, and load sharing anddistribution. The toolbox alsoincludes the Ericsson 3E soft-ware, which, via the USB/PMBusinterface, can monitor, config-ure and control any Ericsson 3Eor PMBus-compliant unit con-nected to the boards.Each module is furnished withhigh- and low-signal connectors,local filtering, and low-imped-ance sockets to host 3E Point-of-Load converters, Advanced BusConverters and power interface

modules. Comprehensive docu-mentation includes user guide,application notes, design notesand various technical papers thatcan assist systems board design-ers to optimize the power con-figuration to reduce energy con-sumption. The Ericsson 3EDesign Toolbox also includes the

3E Software and additionalaccessories such as theKEP91017 USB-to-PMBus adap-tor. Each board can be pur-chased separately as a stand-alone product.

ERICSSON POWER MODULESwww.ericsson.com/powermodules

Ericsson Introduces New Power DesignToolbox to Deliver Board Energy Savings


MSC now offers 19 newV850E2/Fx4-L MCUs fromRenesas Electronics. The newMCUs feature a very low currentconsumption in active mode ofless than 0.4 mA/MHz and 35 μAin deep stop mode.The V850E2/Fx4-L MCUs, whichwere primarily designed forbody applications in automotiveelectronics, are equipped,among other things,with an integratedwakeup sequencer(SEQ). The SEQenables monitoringof digital inputs indeep stop modewithout any usageof the CPU or mem-ory resources. Assoon as the SEQ detects activi-ties at the digital inputs, thedevice automatically switchesfrom deep stop mode to runmode. A further innovative fea-ture of the device is the integrat-

ed LIN-master controller (LMA),which enables an automatic LIN-frame detection without CPUinteractivity.As successor to the successfulV850ES/Fx3 family, the newlydeveloped V850E2/Fx4-L MCUs,which are fully compatible withtheir predecessor models, offera performance of up to 1.96Dhrystone MIPS (DMIPS)/MHz.

The V850E2/Fx4-L MCUs incor-porate a maximum CPU clock upto 64 MHz.


19 new very low power consumption V850MCUs for body applications in automotiveelectronics

Is your current LCD going end oflife? Does the recommendedreplacement LCD have an LEDbacklight and a built-in driver?Are your current input signalsincompatible with the newrequirements? Would you like tomake the LCD upgrade as seam-less as possible? ERG’s SmartBridge™ module resolves manyof the problems users are cur-rently experiencing –quickly, easily and eco-nomically – by usingthe system’s existinginput power signals andconverting the analogdimming signal used forthe inverter into aPWM signal for the LEDdriver. In this way, thesystem’s existing signalsare utilized, poweringthe LED backlight driv-er without additionalmodifications.It’s one simple swap.Remove the inverter, plug in thefootprint-compatible SmartBridge module, and connect the

input cable from the existingpower supply or controller tothe Smart Bridge. The SmartBridge module converts thePower • Ground • Enable •Control signals and mates direct-ly to the LCD via a small harness,powering the new backlightdriver correctly. This avoids thetime-consuming and expensivealternative of system re-design.

ENDICOTT RESEARCHGROUPwww.ergpower.com

ERG’s New Smart BRIDGE™ Module Makesfor an easy Transition to LED Backlight LCD

Intersil Corporation introducedthe industry’s first RS-485 trans-ceivers that can operate from sup-ply voltages as low as 1.8V, elimi-nating the need for a 3.3V or 5Vpower supply. Intersil’s ISL32600E, ISL32601E,ISL32602E and ISL32603E aremicropower RS-485 transceiversdesigned for noise-immune data communi-cation. The ISL32602Eand ISL32603E arespecified to operatefrom a 1.8V to 3.6Vsupply voltage. At1.8V, they consumeonly 105uA quiescentsupply current, andshutdown current consumption isan ultra-low 10nA, extending bat-tery life in remotely powerednodes. All versions are ±15kVIEC61000 ESD protected anddesigned to operate in hostileenvironments up to 125°C.The ISL32600E and ISL32601Eoperate with Vcc ≥ 2.7V, with a

supply current of 80uA whenboth the transmitter and receiverare enabled.The low voltage and low quies-cent current requirements makethe ISL3620x family ideal forapplications such as flow metersor security systems, where thevoltage and power must be mini-

mal, especially if the applicationmust be intrinsically safe. Theycan also be designed into processcontrol networks, security cameranetworks, or building environ-mental control systems.

INTERSIL CORPORATIONwww.intersil.com

Intersil Introduces Industry’s First RS-485Transceivers to Operate at 1.8V

InvenSense, Inc., the leadingprovider of MotionTracking™devices, announced its entry intothe industrial market with theintroduction of its MPU-3300, theworld’s first single-chip, high per-formance integrated 3-axis indus-trial gyroscope. Leveraging thecompany’s proven high volumeproduction capabilities,InvenSense is providing high per-formance, high reliability, lowpower and low cost with ultra-precise positioning and monitor-ing information for industrialapplications. Drastically cuttingthe size through integration,MPU-3300 is 10X smaller thancurrently shipping industrial gyro-scopes. Industrial productdesigners can easily assemble thesingle-chip, three-axis digital gyro-scope into their devices with thehighest degree of axis alignmentvs. assembling three discretegyroscope devices. The MPU-3300 also offers more than 100%lower noise compared to alterna-

tive offerings, providing accuratemeasurements for critical industri-al applications. The MPU-3300,with a bias instability of 15degrees/hour, is highly suited for arange of industrial applicationsincluding Attitude Heading

Reference Systems (AHRS) whichrequire extremely stable per-formance for precision-attitudetracking. AHRS systems arefound in aerospace, robotics,and other applications wherethe orientation of a device mustbe measured.

INVENSENSEwww.invensense.com

INVENSENSE® expands into industrialapplications with the world’s first Single-Chip, Integrated high performance 3-axisindustrial gyroscope

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MSC now offers the PS9924 andPS9905 optocouplers fromRenesas Electronics. The twonew devices are housed in anovel 8-pin Long Shrink Dual In-line Package (LSDIP) and featurean extra-long creepage distanceof 14.5mm minimum andan isolation voltage of7500Vrms.The PS9924 high-speedoptocoupler is designedfor an extended temper-ature range from 40°Cto +110°C and incorpo-rates an open collectoroutput. The deviceoperates with a supplyvoltage from 2.7V to5.5V. Thanks to maxi-mum propagation delay times of75ns at 25°C and typical valuesof 40ns, a maximum communica-tion bandwidth of 10 MBit/s canbe achieved. Furthermore, thePS9924 features a high common-mode transient rejection of mini-mum 15kV/μs and typical valuesof 20kV/μs, and a current con-sumption of only 2mA.The PS9905 is an optically cou-pled IGBT driver with a galvanicisolated Gallium-Aluminum-

Arsenic (GaAlAs) LED at theinput side and a photo diodewith signal processing circuitryand power amplifier at the out-put side. This not only allowshigh switching speeds but alsoup to 2.5A output current.

The maximum propagationdelay time (tPLH or tPHL) of0.15μs is guaranteed over thecomplete operating temperaturerange from -40°C to +110°C.The high common-mode tran-sient rejection of minimum25kV/μs allows an error-freetransmission of the control sig-nals through the isolation layer.


New optocoupler series with extra-longcreepage distance of 14.5 mm and an isolation voltage of 7500 Vrms

Avago Technologies announcedthe ACNW261L ultra low power10 MBd digital CMOS optocou-pler. The ACNW261L consumesless power when compared toother 10MBd optocouplers inthe market, and is designed forhigh voltage insulation require-ments. In renewable energy gen-eration systems, industrial, med-ical equipment, and electricalequipment used in harsh envi-ronments applications, there maybe requirements to supportinternal system communicationspeed of 10MBd with lowerpower consumption and highinsulation voltage. TheACNW261L is the lowest powerconsumption 10MBd optocou-pler on the market with rein-forced insulation working voltageof 1414 VPEAK. Supply current is

under 1.5mA over the –40°C to105°C temperature range. Both3.3V and 5.0V applications aresupported. The input LED cur-rent was designed to be a low4mA. The ACNW261L featuresinput-to-output insulation volt-age of 5000VRMS.With rein-forced insu-lation thenew opto-couplermeets theIEC 607475-5-5 working voltagerequirement of 1414 VPEAK,internal clearance of 1mm, exter-nal creepage of 10mm and exter-nal clearance of 9.6mm.

AVAGO TECHNOLOGIESwww.avagotech.com

Avago Technologies Announces the Industry’sLowest Operating Power Widebody 10 MBdDigital CMOS Optocoupler

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Avago Technologies, a leadingsupplier of components for indus-trial, automotive, and renewableenergyapplications, todayannounced the availability of anew family of optically-isolatedvoltagesensors. This family is theindustry’s first series of optical iso-lation amplifiers based on sigma-delta modulation that is specifi-cally optimized for voltage sens-ing. Targeted for applications suchas sensingvoltages in electronicpower conversion systems com-monly found in motor drives,switching power supplies andrenewable energy systems, as wellas sensor interfaces such as NTCthermistor isolation in IGBT mod-ules, the ACPL-C87B, C87A, andC870 provide designers with a 2-V input range and high 1 G‡ inputimpedance.For generalapplications, theACPL-C87A(±1% gain tolerance)and the ACPL-C870 (±3% gaintolerance) are recommended. Forhigh-precision servo and motor

drives, the ACPL-C87B (±0.5%gain tolerance) can be used. Thevoltage sensorsfeatures a 1V/Vunity gain with low gain drift of -35ppm/˚C and non-linearity is

kept to within 0.1% max. The voltage sensors include anactive-high shutdownpin whichreducesthe IDD1 current to only15μA during standby, whichmakes the sensors well-suited forbattery-powered and otherpower-sensitive applications.

AVAGO TECHNOLOGIESwww.avagotech.com

Avago Technologies Delivers Industry’sFirst Precision Optical Isolation AmplifiersOptimizedfor Voltage Sensing

Laird Technologies, a globalleader in the design and manu-facture of customized, perform-ance-critical components forwireless systems and otheradvanced electronics applica-tions, announced it has expand-ed its global distribution prod-uct portfolio with SagerElectronics toinclude itsInfrastructureAntenna Systems(IAS) productlines. An industryleader in thedesign and manu-facture of anten-nas for mobiledevices and wire-less data, LairdTechnologies possesses end-to-end system knowledge andemploys advanced, proprietarydesign tools to bring novelantenna designs to market withunmatched performance thatmaximize total system perform-ance and user satisfaction. Sager has already begun stock-

ing Laird Technologies antennasand customers can access thoseas well and other LairdTechnologies’ product lines fromthe Laird Technologies page onthe Sager Website. In additionto IAS, other Laird Technologies’product lines currently availablethrough the distributor include

an extensive line of ThermalManagement, EMI, and SignalIntegrity solutions. These prod-ucts are ideal for use in the med-ical, analytical, telecom, industri-al, and consumer markets.

SAGER ELECTRONICSwww.sager.com

Laird Technologies Expands DistributionProduct Portfolio with Sager Electronics


TE Circuit Protection, a businessunit of TE Connectivity,announces a significant enhance-ment to its popular PolySwitch™LVR (line-voltage-rated) productline with its new LVB125 device.Featuring a unique “plastic box”package, the LVB125 providesresettable circuit protection forproduct assemblies utilizing pot-ting or encapsulating compounds.Historically, a resettable PPTC(polymeric positive temperaturecoefficient) device’s functionalitywas restricted when a system’sPCB was encapsulated to protectit from water, chemicals, oil,grease, dirt and other potentiallydamaging elements. To overcomethis design issue, the new LVB125device utilizes an innovative box-like package that reduces thepressure on the device whenthermal expansion of the pottingmaterial occurs. By providingresettable circuit protection forthese applications, the LVB125device helps improve productreliability and reduce field service

and warranty issues. Unlike a sin-gle-use current fuse, the reset-table LVB125 PolySwitch devicecan help protect against condi-tions where faults may cause a risein temperature with only a slightincrease in current draw. Wheninstalled on the primary side ofthe circuit, in proximity to poten-tial heat-generating componentssuch as magnetics, FETs, or powerresistors, the LVB125 device canhelp protect against damagecaused by both overcurrent andovertemperature conditions witha single component.

TE CONNECTIVITYwww.te.com

TE Circuit Protection’s Resettable LVRDevice in “Plastic Box” is Suitable forHarsh Environments

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. intro-duced a new series of surface-mount TransZorb® transient volt-age suppressors (TVS) in theSlimSMA™ DO-221AC package.SMA6F series devices offer a verylow profile of 0.95mm, high surgecapability to 600W at 10/1000μsand 4kW at 8/20μs, and excellentclamping capability. The TVSdevices released today are 50 %thinner than devices in the tradi-tional SMA package yet are foot-print-compatible and offer 50%higher surge capability at10/1000μs. The SMA6F series'low clamping voltages of 9.2to 31.4 at 10/1000μs and13.4 to 36.8 at 8/20μs are 3%to 9% lower than current TVSdevices in the SMB package.With their compact size,SMA6F TVS are designed toprotect sensitive electronicsagainst voltage transientsinduced by inductive load switch-ing and lightning in space-con-

strained consumer, computer,industrial, and telecommunicationapplications. Typical end prod-ucts include hard disks, hot-swapcomputer and telecom cards, andslim LCD TVs and monitors. TheSMA6F series consists of 16 TVSdevices with stand-off voltagesfrom 5V to 20V. The devicesoffer a temperature range from -55 to + 175, provide ESD capa-bility of 15kV (air) and 8kV (con-tact) in accordance to IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4, and meet the MSLLevel 1 standard, per -STD-020,LF maximum peak of 260°C.

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGYwww.vishay.com

Vishay Intertechnology Releases New Seriesof Surface-Mount TransZorb® TVS inSlimSMA™ Package

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.introduced a new 8 V n-channelTrenchFET® power MOSFETfeaturing the industry's loweston-resistance for an n-channeldevice in the thermallyenhanced PowerPAK® SC-70 2mm by 2mm footprint area.The new SiA436DJ offers anultra-low on-resistance of9.4mΩ at 4.5V, 10.5mΩ at2.5V, 12.5mΩ at 1.8V,18mΩ at 1.5V, and 36mΩat 1.2V. These values areup to 18% lower than pre-vious-generation solutions,and up to 64% lower thanthe closest competing n-channel device in the 2mmby 2mm footprint area. TheSiA436DJ will be used for loadswitching in portable electronicssuch as smartphones and tabletPCs, as well as mobile computingapplications. The device's ultra-compact PowerPAK SC-70 pack-

age saves PCB space in theseapplications while its low on-resistance translates into lowerconduction losses for reducedpower consumption and higherefficiency. The MOSFET's on-resistance ratings down to 1.2 Vsimplify circuit design by allow-ing the MOSFET to work with

the low-voltage power rails com-mon in handheld devices, pro-viding longer battery operationbetween charges.


Vishay Siliconix 8V N-Channel TrenchFET®Power MOSFET Offers Industry's LowestOn-Resistance Down to 9.4mΩ at 4.5V inthe 2 mm by 2mm Footprint Area

Omron Electronic ComponentsEurope has re-engineered tworelay families specifically toaddress the very specific lowpower and long term reliabilitycharacteristics required for grid-connected solar PV and wind tur-bine inverters, charge controllers,battery powered UPS back-upsystems and similarapplications. Gridtied solar PV invert-ers use pairs ofmonostable gridprotection relayswhose operation isessential to ensuresystem and usersafety. Omron hasre-engineered itsG7L-PV DPST-NOand G8P SPST-NO range specifi-cally to meet these requirements,with a fast operate time of typi-cally 20ms, long life and a lowpower coil. Both devices addressthe applicable standards whichare IEC62109-1, 2 ( July 2011)and VDE0126-1. Contact ratinghas been increased to 280VAC

with a 30A, AC7a Inductive load.Other changes made to the G7L-PV include re-profiling of boththe stationary and wiping con-tacts, slightly harder contactmaterial, stronger coil spring,changing magnet wire from ClassB (132°C) to higher temperaturetolerant F (150°C) and spool

material enhancement. The G7L-PV has a class leading low powerconsumption of 320mW. Thedevice features a compact, PCBmounting package of 52.5mm L×35.5mm W × 41mm H.

OMRON http://components.omron.eu

Efficient, long life Omron relays addressrenewable energy systems

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AVX Corporation, a leadingmanufacturer of passive compo-nents and interconnect solutions,has developed a series of thinand thick film resistive productsoptimized for maximum powerhandling and low voltage stand-ing wave ratio (VSWR). Theseries, which includes high-power resistors, terminations,and attenuators, features powerhandling from 4W to 800W, andis available in a variety of sizesand termination styles, includingflange, leaded, and surfacemount. Processed using thin film(sputter) technology to guaran-tee consistent quality, AVXCorporation’s new, high-powerresistive product series is idealfor markets with several high-power and high frequencyapplications, including wirelessinfrastructure and telecommuni-cations, broadcasting, medicaldiagnostic, semiconductor man-ufacturing, and military andaerospace equipment. The new, high-power resistiveproduct series has undergonerigorous product qualificationtesting (per MIL PRF55342) andis ROHS compliant. The resis-tors in the series provide consis-

tent values ranging from 10 to200 Ohms (standard is 50 Ohmsand 100 Ohms; consult factoryfor higher resistance customdesigns). Additionally, the seriesincludes several BeO-free resis-tors, terminations, and attenua-tors, which feature advanced

100% thin film process, alu-minum nitride substrates and apower rating of 4W to 250W.Pricing for the new resistiveproduct series varies dependingon rating and quantity, and theaverage lead-time is eight tonine weeks.

AVX www.avx.com

AVX’s thin and thick film resistive productseries is optimized for maximum powerhandling and low VSWR

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. intro-duced a new series of three-phase cylindrical capacitors forpower electronics featuring highcurrent capabilities, nine standardvoltage ratings from 400VAC to1650VAC, and awide range ofcapacitance valuesand packagingoptions. The EMKPcapacitors releasedtoday are availablein four heights from160mm to 265mmand five diametersfrom 64mm to136mm. The devices offer highcurrent ratings up to 3 × 56A and3 × 104A (depending on thebushing type), impulse currentsup to 21.3kA, very low self-inductance < 100nH, low seriesresistance down to 0.6mΩ, andcapacitance values from 4.0μF to600μF with a capacitance toler-ance of ± 5%. Optimized for

power factor correction, AC filter-ing, and harmonic filtering applica-tions in three-phase mains, tractionand industrial drives and convert-ers, wind turbines, and solarinverters, the EMKP three-phase

capacitors are meta lizedpolypropylene film devices withself-healing technology. EMKP 3-phase devices offer a high relia-bility rating of 120 FIT and a longlifetime expectancy of 100,000hours at + 70°C at rated voltage.


Vishay Intertechnology Releases New Seriesof Three-Phase Cylindrical Capacitors forPower Electronics

AVX Corporation, a leadingmanu facturer of passive compo-nents and interconnect solutions,has developed a new widebanddirectional coupler with highdirectivity. Based on thin-filmmultilayer technology, which pro-vides the miniature part withexcellent frequencyperformance andrugged constructionfor reliable automaticassembly, AVX’s ITFHigh Directivity LGAcoupler features a0402 chip size, highdirectivity (20dB), anda stable coupling fac-tor (24±2dB) over abroad frequency range (700-2700MHz). Compatible withseveral types of high frequencywireless systems, the new coupleris ideal for applications including:mobile communications, satelliteTV receivers, GPS, vehicle loca-tion systems, wireless LANs, andmatching networks. AVX’s ITFHigh-Directivity LGA Couplers

feature an inherently low profile,excellent solderability, self-align-ment during reflow, efficient heatdissipation, and a power rating of3W. Featuring lead-free Sn100nickel/solder coated terminations,the new couplers are compatiblewith automatic soldering tech-

nologies, including reflow, wavesoldering, vapor phase, and man-ual. Rated for use from -40° to+85°C, the wideband, high-direc-tivity couplers are also 100% test-ed for electrical parameters andvisual characteristics.

AVX www.avx.com

AVX develops miniature wideband coupler with high directivity for wirelessapplications

With three different magnetictopologies the 30FB-10G seriesmagnetics modules from YDSthat are now available at MSCoffer the exact fitting solution forany system design with 10 GbitEthernet. All three of the modelsfeature a 1:1 turns ratio withcenter taps and a tolerance of±3% maximum but different fil-ter configurations. Importantspecifications include an isola-tion of 1500 Vrms, low insertionloss, high return loss, excellentcommon to differential modesuppression and low cross talk.The 30FB-10G series 10GBase-Tmagnetic modules comply withthe IEEE 802.3 standard. Thecost efficient modules are quali-fied by top 10Gig PHY manufac-turers. They are fully RoHS com-

pliant and operate over anambient temperature range of 0to +70 °C. The 30FB-10G seriescomes in a bottom potted stressreduced package of just 13.65 x11.95 mm. The low profile of6.25 mm is suited for PCIExpress.


Qualified with top 10Gig PHY ManufacturersMagnetics Modules support 10GBase-TTransceivers


Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.announced a new fully integratedproximity and ambient light opti-cal sensor with the industry's low-est height of 0.8mm. TheVCNL4020 combines an IR emit-ter, a photo-pin-diode for prox-imity, an ambient light detector, asignal processing IC, and a16-bit ADC in one small4.8mm × 2.3mm x 0.8mmrectangular leadless (LLP)package. The 3-in-1 sen-sor features an interruptfunction, supports I²C buscommunication interface,and greatly simplifies win-dow and sensor place-ment in a wide variety of con-sumer and industrial applications.For mobile devices such as smartphones, touch phones, PDAs, GPSunits, and digital cameras, the newVCNL4020 saves power as aproximity sensor by turning offthe display backlight when closeto the user while using its integrat-ed ambient light function for dis-play/keypad adaptive brightness

control. Containing all the circuit-ry needed for these applicationsin one device, the VCNL4020eliminates the need for additionallight barriers and optical align-ment of the IR emitter and photodiode. While other devices withsimilar features use chip on PCB

technology that results in packageheights of 1.2mm or greater, theVCNL4020 uses a proprietarytechnology that delivers the low-est height on the market. Thisgives design engineers greaterflexibility in where and how theylocate the sensor.


Vishay Intertechnology Launches FullyIntegrated Proximity and Ambient LightOptical Sensor With 16-Bit Resolution

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.announced a new powdered-iron-based, WPC-compliant(Wireless Power Consortium)receiving coil for the wirelesscharging of 5 V portable elec-tronics. Offering a durable con-struction and high perme-ability shielding, the newIWAS-3827EC-50 provideshigh efficiency greater than70% for Rx applications to10W and is 33% smallerthan the standard 48mm by32 mm IWAS-4832FF-50 Rxcoil, with dimensions of38mm by 27mm.For wireless power base stationsand receivers, the IWAS-3827EC-50's high-saturationpowdered iron is not affectedby permanent locating magnets,and the device shields sensitivecomponents or batteries fromcharging flux. As an alternativeto Ferrite-based solutions, whichcan saturate in the presence of a

strong magnetic field, the IWAS-3827EC-50 offers a magneticsaturation of 50% at 4000 gauss. The RoHS-compliant device fea-tures inductance of 10.7μH at200kHz with a ± 5% inductancetolerance, DCR of 183mΩ at +

25°C, and Q of 30 typical at200kHz. The receiving coil fea-tures a lead length of 50mm andtinned length of 10mm. Samplesand production quantities of theIWAS-3827EC-50 Rx coil areavailable now, with lead times offive to eight weeks.


Vishay Intertechnology Introduces NewPowdered-Iron-Based, WPC-Compliant RxCoil for 5 V Wireless Charging Circuitry

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.introduced a new series of sur-face-mount multilayer ceramicchip capacitors (MLCCs) offeringhigh self-resonance, a high Qfactor of ≥ 2000, and a lowdissipation factor of ≤ 0.05% foroperation in high-frequencycommercial applications. With their low dissi-pation factor, devicesin the VJ HIFREQseries are optimizedfor filter and matchingnetworks, and amplifi-er and DC blockingcircuits. The MLCCsreduce signal loss andenergy consumptionin power amplifiermodules, VoIP networks, cellularbase stations, GPS systems, andsatellite, WiFi (802.11), andWiMAX (802.16) wireless com-munication. Allowing designers to meet the

size requirements of their specif-ic applications, the VJ HIFREQseries is offered in 0402, 0603,and 0805 case sizes, with broadworking voltages from 25VDC to250VDC, and wide capacitanceranges from 1pF to 1.5nF. Thedevices offer tight tolerances to± 0.1pF, an excellent aging rate

of 0% per decade, and an ope -rating temperature range of -55°C to + 125°C.


Vishay Intertechnology Releases High-Frequency RF and Microwave MultilayerCeramic Capacitors With High Q (≥ 2000)in 0402, 0603, and 0805 Case Sizes

The two new surface-mountPower Metal Strip® resistors fromVishay combine high power rat-ings from 5W to 10W withextremely low resistance valuesdown to 0.0003Ω. They areavailable in 3921 and 5931 casesizes at distributor Rutronik. The constructionof the WSLP3921and WSLP5931resistors incorpo-rates a solid metalnickel-chrome ormanganese-cop-per alloy resistiveelement with lowTCR (< 20PPM/°C) and stabi-lized material. Thisresults in a high-power resistorwith an operating temperaturerange of -65°C to +170°C, whilemaintaining the superior electri-cal characteristics of the PowerMetal Strip construction. Thenew devices allow for the designof high-power circuits featuringthe smallest possible resistor for

higher-performance end prod-ucts. The resistors are ideal forall types of current sensing, volt-age division, and pulse applica-tions, including switching and lin-ear power supplies, instruments,and power amplifiers in automo-tive electronic controls such as

engine, anti-lock brakes, and cli-mate controls; industrial controls,including down-hole test/mea-surement equipment for oil/gaswell drilling; and inverter con-trols for HVAC systems.


Rutronik distributes Vishay’s new resistorswith high power ratings and extremly lowresistance values

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Crystek Crystals Corporation haslaunched the CVSS-945 – a TrueSineWave Voltage ControlledCrystal Oscillator (VCXO) pro-viding -172.9 dBc/Hz noise floorat 1 MHz offset and +/-20 ppmmin. APR pullability. This high-performance VCXO is availablein the industry standard9×14mm SMD package and isengineered to MIL-STD-883 andMIL-STD-202 specifications.The CVSS-945 VCXO generatesfrequencies between 50 MHzand 125 MHz, with output levelof +5dBm min into 50Ohms andharmonics lower than -25dBc.The CVSS-945 consumes 30mAmax. current @ 5.0 volts and gen-erates no sub-harmonics. The

CVSS-945 is ideal in PLL (phaselocked loop) applications wherethe requirement is translatingfrom 10 MHz to 100 MHz, as anexample. For industrial and other

rugged uses extended tempera-ture operating range of -40°C to+85°C and other custom specifi-cations are also available.

CRYSTEK CORPORATIONwww.crystek.com

New SMD True Sinewave VCXO from CRYS-TEK Provides High Frequency and UltraLow Phase Noise Floor Performance

Vishay Precision Group, Inc.announced that its Vishay FoilResistors (VFR) brand hasenhanced its VSMP series of BulkMetal® Z-Foil ultra-high-precisionwrap-around chip resistors withan extended resistance rangedown to 5Ω for sizes 0805 andlarger. The devices feature ultra-low TCR of ±0.05 ppm/°C typical(0°C to +60°C) and ±0.2 ppm/°Ctypical (-55°C to +125°C, +25°Cref.), and load-life stability of±0.005% at 70°Cfor 2,000 hours atrated power and±0.01% at 70°Cfor 10,000 hours.For designers, theresistors are avail-able within a fewdays from one ofVPG's PrecisionCenters or cataloghouses around theworld. Available in seven chipsizes from 0603 to 2512, the

VSMP series offers high powerratings up to 750mW at +70°Cand an excellent power coeffi-cient of ±5 ppm at rated power.The devices feature a wideresistance range from 5Ω to125kΩ, with tight resistance toler-ance to ±0.01%. Any resistancevalue within this range is availableat any tolerance with no addition-al cost or lead time effect.Matched resistor sets are availableby request.


VPG Extends VSMP Z-Foil Ultra-High-Precision Wrap-Around Chip Resistors Downto 5 Ω With ±0.005% Load-Life Stability

Murata produces the world firstmonolithic ceramic capacitors oninterposer substrates. Thisarrangement works againstsquealing. The new ceramiccapacitors from Murata are avail-able at distributor Rutronik as ofnow. In the design of power sup-ply circuits for various applica-tions such as laptop PCs, cell-phones and digital cameras,"squealing" caused by vibrationof capacitors is an issue.Therefore, Murata offers now amonolithic ceramic capacitormounted on aninterposer sub-strate. This arrange-ment enables theinterposer substrateto absorb vibrationgenerated in thecapacitor, andgreatly suppressesthe transmission ofvibration to themain board. The capacitorsZRA18MR60J226ME11 and

ZRA21NR60J226ME11 havesuperior characteristics to thoseof conventional monolithicceramic capacitors (GJ8 series),and is lower in profile than theKRM series, making it ideal formobile devices such as smart-phones, PCs and digital still cam-eras as well as audio/visualdevices such as televisionreceivers. The new ceramiccapacitors have temperaturecharacteristics of R6 (±15%), theirrated voltage is 6.3V, the capaci-tance is specified with 22μF.


Rutronik: world first monolithic ceramiccapacitors on interposer substrates fromMurata

AVX Corporation, a leadingmanufacturer of advanced pas-sive components and intercon-nect solutions, has expanded itsline of thin film, multi-layerorganic (MLO), and broadbandwire-wound conical inductors toinclude a new series of shieldedand non-shielded SMD powerinductors. Designated the Lmaxseries, these inductors feature awide inductance range, low DCresistance, and the high currentvalues necessary for industrialapplications. The new, RoHS-compliant inductor series is suit-ed for a broad range of con-sumer and industrial powerapplications, including test andmeasurement and industrial

process control. They are alsospecified for use in DC/DC con-verters, switching regulatedpower supplies, mobile phones,and computers, as well as otherperipheral and telecommunica-tions equipment.

AVX www.avx.com

AVX develops new Lmax series inductors forconsumer and industrial power applications

MSC now offers the newDSO1612AR Signal Package XtalOscillator (SPXO) from KDSDaishinku. The DSO1612ARcomes in a 1612 size packagewith external dimensions of only1.6mm × 1.2mm × 0.5mm.Compared with conventionalSPXOs in 2016 size, the area isreduced by 40% and the volumeis reduced by 58%. TheDSO1612AR’s output frequencyrange is from 0.6 MHz to 80MHz, the supply voltage range isfrom 1.6V to 3.6V and the current

consumption is only 2.8mAmaxi mum at 1.8Vdd and 80MHzoutput frequency. TheDSO1612AR, which is currentlythe world’s smallest SPXO, isoptimally suited to high-per-formance mobile consumerproducts such as smartphones,tablet PCs andhigh qualityportableheadphones.MSCVERTRIEBSwww.msc-ge.com

World’s smallest SPXO with external dimensions of only 1.6 × 1.2 × 0.5mm

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STI Electronics, Inc., a full serviceorganization providing trainingservices, electronic and industrialdistribution, analytical and failureanalysis, prototyping, and small-to medium-volume PCB assembly,will exhibit at the Space andMissile Defense Conference,scheduled to take place August13-16, 2012 at the Von BraunCenter in Huntsville, AL. “We lookforward tomeeting withcustomersand profes-sionals fromthe spaceand defensecommunityto discusstechnologysolutions andfuture capa-bilities in theindustry. OurEngineering Services Departmentoffers customized test protocolsand performs electrical, environ-mental and mechanical testing incompliance with variousEIA/JEDEC, IEC, AEC, ASTM, IPCand MIL standards,” said David

Raby, President/CEO.STI’s Engineering ServicesDepartment will feature itsIC/DT services. STI’s EngineeringServices division is a multifac-eted technical organization thatprovides engineering support inthe field of electronics manufac-turing. From product design andmanufacturability analysis to pre-production prototype and

development, STI’s Prototypeand Development Lab is a fullservice design review and pre-production facility.

STI ELECTRONICSwww.stielectronicsinc.com

ASC International, a leadingmanufacturer of 3-D solderpaste inspection and automatedoptical inspection systems,announces the launch of a newlyredesigned Web site, located atwww.ASCInternational.com. Thesite, which has beenin development sincelate 2011, now ismore informative anduser friendly. The site is designedto improve customerexperience, boastingfly-out menus, quicklinks and a search

engine. Product pages placeinformation at visitors’ fingertips,even offering pre-owned andrefurbished systems.

ASC INTERNATIONALwww.ascinternational.com

ASC International Unveils New Web Site

Etek Europe Ltd., a leading sup-plier of products and services tothe European electronics indus-try, announces the sale of aNordson DAGE XD7600NTDiamond FP X-ray inspectionsystem with the new X-Plane™option toContinentalAutomotiveRomania,Timisoara.One of the com-pany’s flagship X-ray inspection sys-tems, the NordsonDAGE XD7600NTis the ultimate flatpanel inspectionsystem withQuickView CT.The inspectionsystem uses thelatest technology, flat paneldetector and proven featurerecognition capability to pro-vide the ultimate choice for thehighest quality in X-ray imagingon the market today. Equipped with the uniqueNordson DAGE NT mainte-nance-free, sealed transmissiveX-ray tube, providing 100nanometer (0.1 μm) featurerecognition and up to 10 W ofpower, together with the 3megapixel long lifetime CMOSflat panel detector, theXD7600NT Diamond is the crys-tal clear choice for the greatest

performance and highest magni-fication of real-time imaging. The Automotive Group ofContinental has developedglobal solutions for the fast-growing international market foraffordable cars. Demand is rising

for smaller, low-cost cars. Notjust in Asia and Latin America,but also in established industrial-ized nations. Continental’sAutomotive Group has respond-ed with a comprehensive, scala-ble product portfolio to satisfythe growing market for small andcompact cars. For more informa-tion, visit www.conti-online.com.

CONTINENTALwww.conti-online.comETEK EUROPE www.etek-europe.comNORDSON DAGEwww.nordsondage.com

Continental Automotive RomaniaPurchases a Nordson DAGE DiamondFlat Panel X-ray Inspection System from Etek Europe

PRIDE Industries, Inc. has pur-chased two SE500™ 3-D SolderPaste Inspection (SPI) systems forits manufacturing facility inRoseville, CA. PRIDE Industries’single-source solutions save time,reduce cost and allow its cus-tomers to stay focused on thethings that matter most.Customers look to PRIDE forquality, responsiveness and value,and the new SE500™ SPI systemsenable PRIDE to provide addedvalue by delivering quality prod-ucts quickly. Designed to inspectthe most demanding assembliesat >80 cm²/sec inspection speedwithout compromising measure-ment accuracy and repeatability.The SE500™ system providesPRIDE with a Dual Illuminationsensor option to further improverepeatability and reproducibilityon the very smallest of paste

deposits. Building onCyberOptics’ reputation as theprovider of solder paste inspec-tion systems with industry-leadingvolume accuracy, the SE500™ caninspect pad sizes down to 01005

component size (150 × 150 μm)while keeping up with ever-increasing line speeds

CYBEROPTICSwww.cyberoptics.com

PRIDE Industries Places Order forCyberOptics’ Flagship 3-D SPI System –the SE500™

STI Electronics, Inc. to Exhibit at the2012 SMD Conference in Huntsville


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Techcon Systems, a productgroup of OK International and aleading provider of fluid dis-pensing systems and products,today announced the additionof 32-pitch TS7000 model tothe TS7000 Valve Series. The TS7000 Series now is avail-able in four sizes: 32-pitch, 16-pitch, 8-pitch standard and 8-pitch high output. The new, finer32-pitch feed screw is designedto dispense microdot sizes (assmall as 0.010" or 0.25 mmdiameter) with a high degree ofaccuracy and repeatability. The TS7000 IMP Series Valveprovides fast, repeatable dis-pensing of medium- to high-vis-cosity fluids and pastes. Typicalapplications include small-dotdispensing of dispensable-gradesolder pastes, silver epoxies, sur-face mount adhesives, dispens-ing beads of structural adhe-

sives, cavity & cam filling, andglob top dispensing.

TECHCON SYSTEMSwww.techconsystems.com

PRIDE Industries, Inc., a socialenterprise providing first-ratemanufacturing and service solu-tions to business and government,recently placed a major orderwith Juki Automation Systems( JAS), Inc. for six modular assem-bly systems. The order includedfour KE-2070 High-Speed FlexibleMounters and two KE-2080Mounters.The KE-2070/KE-2080are Juki’s sixth-generationmodular assembly sys-tems, featuring the newLNC60 high-resolutionlaser for on-the-fly lasercentering which results inhigh-speed, highly accu-rate placement. Both sys-tems have a six nozzlehead with a placement rangefrom 01005 (0402 metric) to 33.5mm2. The KE-2070 has a ratedIPC9860 speed of 16,000 CPHand the KE-2080 of 15,400 CPH. For the best results in repeatabili-ty, accuracy and reliability, all Jukimachines use the LNC60 opticalcentering laser that is built intothe head to easily measure com-ponents while moving from the

pick to the placement site. Thiseliminates the need to move to astationary or line scan camera,creating a very efficient methodof component measurement cen-tering. The LNC60 is not affectedby the color of a part and easilycan transfer a part profile back tothe database. Other importantfeatures of the LNC60 optical

centering laser include the abilityto detect the exact height of thenozzle tip, bent nozzle detection,and a tombstone pick check.Additionally, the laser ensures thata component is present beforeplacement and that the compo-nent has been placed successfully.

JUKI AUTOMATION SYSTEMSwww.jukiamericas.com

PRIDE Industries Installs Six KE SeriesHigh-Speed Mounters from Juki

Steve Twitchell, PRIDE’s VP ofOperations, and Bob Black, JAS, Inc.’s CEO

Essemtec, the leading Swiss manu-facturer of production systemsfor electronics, now offers a fullyfeatured dispensing option for itsParaquda high-speed SMD pick-and-place system. The newoption extends theplacementmachine’s applica-tion range: In addi-tion to placing15'000 componentsper hour, theParaquda now candispense up to20,000 glue orpaste dots per hour.The dispensingoption is mounteddirectly on the pick-and-place head and can beequipped with a time-pressure ora screw dispensing valve. Thevalve’s vertical motion is preciselycontrolled by a motor/encodersystem and a high-resolution lasersensor regulates the distancebetween the dispensing needle

and PCB.The new dispensing option pro-vides the Paraquda pick-and-place with all the features of amodern dispensing machine,including a needle height calibra-

tion station and a fully automaticneedle cleaning system. For quickconversion between different dis-pensing valves, a fast exchangesystem is available.

ESSEMTECwww.essemtec.com

High-Speed Pick-and-Place SystemFeatures New Dispenser Option

Juki Automation Systems, a world-leading provider of automatedassembly products and systemsand part of Juki Corporation,announces that PRUF LED select-ed its JX-100LED and PMAX II toassist with the manufacture of abroad spectrum of LED lightingpanels, including the only 4x2'panels produced in the UnitedStates. Both systems were installedat PRUF LED’s new cutting-edge,fully automated SMT productionfacility in Robinson, Texas.Southwest Systems Technology,Inc. spent the past two years help-ing to develop the SMT produc-tion facility. The facility manufac-tures PRUF LED lighting built towithstand extreme temperaturesand magnetic environments.Additionally, the lighting providesa substantial energy cost savingswith an average consumption of50 percent less than traditionallighting. When indexed threetimes, the JX-100LED CompactLED Assembly System from Jukican seamlessly support 48" long

boards, making it the “must have”machine for low-cost, high-speedLED tube production.Additionally, the new PMAX IILarge Format Fully AutomaticScreen Printer supports board

lengths up to 48", using a patent-ed mathematical calculating algo-rithm to ensure the machine’shigh-accuracy print alignmentthat easily achieves 01005 (0402metric) printing.

JUKI AUTOMATION SYSTEMSwww.jukiamericas.com

PRUF LED Selects Juki’s JX-100LED andP MAX II for the Production of a BroadSpectrum of LED Lighting Panels

Techcon Systems Adds 32-Pitch FeedScrew to TS7000 Series for MicrodotDispensing

New product, SN100C P810 D4is high-reliability lead-free solderpaste designed especially forreduction of voids in large-areasolder joints such as thosebetween power semiconductors

and their substrates. Voiding isreduced even further with vacu-um reflow. SN100C P810 D4 isbased on the SN100C alloy thathas enjoyed more than a decadeof success and innovation pro-viding superior solutions innumerous applications.

NEW Development “ReplacingCu with Al”

Solder-coated aluminum ribbonfor tabbing of solar cells to takeadvantage of aluminum’s lower costand lower density than copper.

SN100CL is silver-free lead-freesolder for hot air solder leveling.

With its excellent fluiditySN100CL delivers a bright, uni-form and bridge-free coating onfine pitch circuitry. PCB with a hotair solder leveled SN100CL finishexhibit excellent wetting during

soldering, with lower copper ero-sion and the formation of a stableintermetallic layer.NS-F900 is a robust halogen-free wave soldering flux thatdelivers excellent wetting even

on oxidized copper. It is com-pletely halogen-free, containingno halogens (F, Cl, Br, I), NS-F900 provides excellent wettingup the leads and good drainagein the exit are of the wave toensure minimal bridging. It is theideal halogen-free flux for lead-free wave soldering.

SN100C (030) is a high-reliabili-ty no-clean flux-cored lead-freesolder wire. The wire providesnumerous benefits including lesstip and pad carbonizing, less fluxspatter, less flux residue cracking,fast melting and soldering, good

spread, and a substantial costadvantages. Additionally, thewire provides fewer shrinkagedefects, reduced copper erosionand a stable intermetalic layer.

NIHON SUPERIORwww.nihonsuperior.co.jp

Nihon Superior to Exhibit at IPCAINTERNATIONAL EXPO 2012

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Microscan, a global technologyleader in barcode, machine visionand lighting solutions, will demon-strate its latest products, designedto ensure process traceability andincrease throughput in clinicalapplications, in the company’sbooth #2537 at the AACC’sClinical Lab Expo. The event,which is the largest clinical labexposition in the world, takesplace July 17-19, 2012, at the LosAngeles Convention Center, LosAngeles, CA.The premier global provider ofembedded barcode scanners andimagers for clinical diagnosticsapplications, Microscan has 30+years experience in both Auto IDand machine vision technologies.Known for its compact, high-pre-cision products, MS-2D barcodeimaging engine - The MS-2Dengine is an ultra-compact bar-

code imaging system designedspecifically for embedded appli-cations. Featuring advanced technologies for decoding, theMS-2D includes a dual opticalfield for reliable reading of bothlarge 1D barcodes and high-den-sity 2D symbols.

MICROSCAN www.microscan.com

Microscan to Showcase New Barcode andMachine Vision Products for AutomatedLaboratory Processing at Clinical LabExpo 2012

BPM Microsystems will showcaseits model 2800ISP In-SystemProgramming Station in Booth#808 at the upcoming FlashMemory Summit, scheduled totake place August 21-23, 2012 atthe Santa Clara ConventionCenter in California. By incorpo-rating its award-winning 8thGeneration site technology utiliz-ing Vector Engine® BitBlast into acustom-designed test fixture,BPM Microsystems’ 2800ISPallows customers to pro-gram flash architecturesincluding eMMC, PCM andRaw NAND, plus microcon-trollers and other devicetechnologies on-board afterreflow.Ideal for medium to high-volume production, the 2800ISPis configurable and can programup to 16 devices in parallel.High-density flash memorydevices are able to achieveread/write speeds up to140Mbits per second. Thissolves the test bottleneck whileallowing the operator to pro-

gram the latest data just-in-time,all while attaining a very low pro-gramming cost per device.BPM Microsystems’ technicalexperts work with the customers’PCB design specifications to pro-vide a custom turn-key solution.The 2800ISP includes the soft-ware and hardware to programon-board right out-of-the-box.With a removable pogo-cassette,the programming station can be

reconfigured in the future fornew jobs. The robust fixturedesign can provide years of serv-ice and allows factories to easilyduplicate the process locally andaround the world.

BPM MICROSYSTEMSwww.bpmmicro.com

BPM Microsystems to Highlight In-System Device Programming Solution atthe Flash Memory Summit Nihon Superior (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Nihon

Superior Co. Ltd. and supplier of advanced soldering and brazing materials to the global market, announces that it willshowcase a new, expanded range of products in booth G2 at theupcoming IPCA INTERNATIONAL EXPO 2012, scheduled totake place July 25-27, 2012 in KTPO TRADE CENTRE, WHITE-FIELD, in BANGALORE, INDIA.

Microscan's new MS-2D barcode imager is specificallydesigned for embedded applications.

ASC International Scores Hat Trick:Sells Three SPI Systems to a GlobalManufacturerASC International, a leadingmanufacturer of 3D solder pasteinspection and automated opti-cal inspection systems,announces that it recentlysecured an order for threeVisionPro AP450 solder pasteinspection systems from a lead-ing global electronics manufac-turer specializing in medical,aerospace/military and telecom-munications products. Systems will be installed in keyfacilities located in SouthernCalifornia, Massachusetts andIndonesia to assist with a corpo-rate-wide strategy to improvequality and increase productionyields through the implementa-tion of a fully automated SPIsolution with real-time, onboardSPC analytics. VisionMaster AP450 incorpo-rates high-resolution PCB posi-tioning with sophisticated, high-speed 3D measurement techno -

logy found in ASC International’popular VisionMaster450 toprovide electronics manufactu -rers with the most automatic andaccurate 3D solder paste measu -rement tool in its class.

The AP450 eliminates operatorhandling problems associatedwith other offline measurementand inspection systems, impro -ving repeatability and repro-ducibility.

ASC INTERNATIONALwww.ascinternational.com

OK International’s Newest AdvancedPackage Rework Solution ExceedsIndustry ExpectationsOK International, a leading glob-al supplier of soldering tools andequipment for productionassembly, announces that thenew Metcal Scorpion ReworkSystem has received a significantamount of positive industryattention, including theprestigious 2012 EM AsiaInnovation Award in thecategory of Repair/ReworkEquipment.Industry feedback acrossthe globe has beenextremely positive for themodular Metcal ScorpionRework System, whichdebuted at theProductronica Exhibition inNovember 2011. The ScorpionRework System meets the chal-lenges of array package reworkand the accurate placement ofball grid arrays (BGAs), in partic-ular, while allowing for simulta-neous viewing of printed circuit

board (PCB) pads and compo-nent pads or balls.Additionally, it provides accuratecomponent placement and cancreate specifically tailored reflowprofiles through OK

International’s unique convec-tion heating technology withnozzle and dual-zone preheaterin one user-friendly, single plat-form rework system.

OK INTERNATIONALwww.okinternational.com

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ODU ROM Manufacturing Str. Fundătura Lânii nr. 22, 550019 Sibiu, Romania

Tel: +40(0)269 206345; Mobile: +40(0)748 144488; Fax: +40(0)269 221006

For general information visit: www.odu.de

For further details please visit the company website - online catalog. If you cannot find in the catalog solution that meets your specifications, we notify you that are possible modifications of the standard version.

Together we can find the perfect solution!

• The sole supplier to more than 100 companies around the world: Alcon, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Philips, Nokia, Vorwerk, Siemens, Zeiss, etc.

• 30 development orders per year • Continuous growth • Seven subsidiaries: France, Great Britain, Romania, Scandinavia, and the U.S.;

two subsidiaries in China • All technologies under one roof: design and development, tool manufacturing, injection

molding, stamping, turning, electroplating, assembly automation, and cable assembly • Focus markets include medical, measurement and testing, military, telecommunication,

automation, industrial electronics and machinery, automotive, renewable energies, and rail.

Contact:

Email: sales@odurom.ro

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ODU at a Glance

Products for Your Success The connector systems offer clear benefits: • Very large number of mating cycles for

profitable demands • Absolute contact stability for reliable action • Easy condition for quick action • Unmistakable connector position for

reliable work • High visibility for faultless handling • High ampacity

Push-PullConnectorsODU offers threedifferent series of

cylindrical miniature connectors: ODU MINI-SNAP, ODU MINI-SNAP PC, ODU

Modular Attachable Connectors

With its various contact inserts—signal,power, high current, fiber optic, pneumatic,fluid, or BUS modules

Single Contacts: Springwire con-tacts—the patentedinvention of ODUfounder Otto

Dunkel—offers many outstanding advantages.

In addition to springwire contact technology,three other high-quality contact technologiesare available.

Robust Connectors are heavy-duty, cylindrical con-nectors withthreaded andbayonet locking,up to 1,500 ampsand up to 252 contact positions.

Docking Systems include the connectorseries ODU ROB and ODU DOCK.

The connectors are developed for industrialrobot systems and in docking and tool-changingsystems.

PCB connectors areavailable as board-to-cable or board-to-boardconnectors with gridspacing 2.54mm ×

2.54mm, and grid spacing 1.27mm × 1.27mm,and are RoHs compliant.

Custom Specific ConnectorsODU helps its customers to develop a customsolution to their interconnect challenges.

ODU’s motto is, “If It’s not out there yet, we’llwork with you to develop it!” The ability toworkthrough alldesignstages inone loca-tion allowsthem torespond to its cus-tomers’requestsflexibly andquickly.They’llwork withthe user todevelopindividuallycustomsolutions tomeet theuser’s specialrequirements. Every year, ODU receivesaround 30 development orders.

Railway Technology: ODU CAT5ODU presents the ODU CAT5 cylindrical

connector,an innova-tive dataconnectordesigned

especially for swift and reliable data transmis-sion in railroad technology.


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A new white paper from W. L.Gore & Associates, Inc., presentsimportant factors to considerwhen selecting microwave/RFcable assemblies to ensure reli-able performance in today’s chal-lenging conditions. According toauthor Paul Pino, a Lead DesignEngineer at W. L. Gore &Associates, it is critical to identifyall of the application constraintsthat can affect the cables’ overallperformance to preserve signalintegrity and product reliability.Additionally, it may be necessaryfor a manufacturer/end user toevaluate a cable’s electrical per-formance while simulatingmechanical and environmentalstresses similar to those thatwould be found in the actualapplication. In his paper, Impactof Materials on Microwave CablePerformance, Pino discusses theimportance of identifying all of

the electrical, mechanical, environ-mental, and application-specificconditions that will affect cableperformance. He describes theadvantages and disadvantages oftypical materials used in cableconstruction, including an expla-nation of the testing and dataanalysis a manufacturer shouldcomplete in order to verify thatits cable will perform in a specificapplication. He also discusses theramifications of cable failure.

W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATESwww.gore.com

New Gore White Paper Explains theImpact of Materials on Microwave CablePerformance

Under the model designation020036MB011M50XYZR, SUYINis presenting two greatly miniatur-ized surface-mount I/O connectorreceptacles with a design that issimilar to the Mini-USB format.These 11-contact receptacles canbe combined with the correspon-ding mating plug, including a cus-tomer-specific ready-made cable.Depending on the specific recep-tacle variant, the dimensions (L ×W × H, in mm) are 9.1 × 10.2 ×4.0 for the 00ZR version withSMT and THT solder tabs (butwithout guide pins), and 9.1 ×9.5 × 4.0 for the 01ZR versionwith SMT solder tabs and twoguide pins. The 00ZR versionfeatures countersunk mountingon the PCB (in-board mount-ing), which significantly reduces itsheight above the board to just2.95 mm. At order quantitiesabove the defined minimum,SUYIN also supplies the corre-sponding 020038FB I/O matingplug as a ready-made cable tomatch customer specifications.

Other technical specificationsinclude the contact current capac-ity of 30 VAC /1.0A per pin, thecontact resistance of 50mΩ(max.), the insulation resistance of100MΩ (min., initial) and theoperating temperature range of -40°C to +105°C. Typical areas ofapplication for this 11-pin I/Oconnector include devices andsystems for consumer electronics,such as mobile phones, DECT

telephones, PDAs, digital cameras,video cameras, MP3 players andGPS devices as well as particularlydemanding applications in indus-trial and automotive electronics.

SUYIN CORPORATIONwww.suyin-europe.com

Complete solution from SUYIN: 11-pin I/Oconnector with a format similar to Mini-USB combined with mating cable assemblyaccording to customer specifications

W. L. Gore & Associates hasdeveloped new cable-basedantennas (often referred to asleaky lines or leaky feeders) thatimprove signal propagation with-out increasing the amount ofhardware required on an air-plane. Ideal for both wide-bodyand single-aisle passenger aircraft,GORE® Cable-Based Antennasprovide reliableaccess to differentwireless protocolsso passengers caneasily connect toin-flight entertain-ment, Internetservers, and emailaccounts.GORE® Cable-Based Antennas are easilyinstalled along the length of thecabin ceiling, and with signalpropagation occurring everymeter along the antenna, passen-gers are assured reliable access,regardless of their location in the

plane. Passengers’ signals aretransmitted via a signal networkcomputer and outside antenna tosatellites that connect to theworldwide network.Unlike typical broadband tech-nology that requires separatehardware for each type of wire-less access, the versatile GORE®Cable-Based Antenna reduces

airline costs because the antennarequires only one set of hard-ware to service the entire air-craft, regardless of its size.

W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATESwww.gore.com

New GORE® Cable-Based AntennasImprove Passenger In-flight Access toWireless Networks

Harwin, the leading hi-rel con-nector and SMT board hardwaremanufacturer, has added anextra-small bore crimp contact toits Datamate family of high relia-bility 2mm pitch connectors,designed for use in challengingapplications. Adding toDatamate’s existing wire sizes of22awg(large bore)& 24-28awg smallbore, thenew addi-tions to therange fea-ture anextra-smallbore,femalecrimp con-tact, suit-able for use with 28, 30 and 32AWG wire. This new contact enables design-ers to use wire which is less bulkyand lighter in weight, allowingdesigners to achieve a closerpacking density of components

or a reduce in equipment size.For aerospace and portableapplications the reduction inweight is very significant. The new contact is gold platedto ensure good conductivity andhas a current rating of 3.3A inisolation and 3A on all contactssimultaneously.

Contact resistance 25mΩ (max),durability is 500 operations. Andoperating temperature range is -55 to +125 degC.

HARWINwww.harwin.com

Harwin adds extra-small bore Datamateconnector range


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Measuring with cable offers a series of advantages:• Very compact sensor shape even for long measurement ranges• Almost no linear guiding necessary due to the flexible wire• Extremely easy, fast and cost effective installation• Measurement is possible even in restricted areas by using the cable guide wheels (SR1 or SR2)

• Using cable extension SV1 offers the possibility of measuring in hostile work environment areas(dirt, liquids, chemicals, high temperatures, etc.)• Independent from the surface condition (compared to laser systems

Upon request, a series of features and options are available: different outputs of the cable and connector, special calibration,extension cable, springs force small / large, special coatings, drain holes, etc.

Instrumentation Sensors: WS31, WS42, WS31C, WS42C• Meas. range: 500 ... 1000mm;• Protection class: IP50;• Analog outputs: Potentiometer, Voltage,

Current;• Digital outputs: incremental Encoder IE24LI,

IE24HI.

Industrial standard sensors:WS10, WS10ZG, WS10SG• Meas. range:,100 ... 1250mm;• Protection class: IP65;• Analog outputs: Potentiometer, Voltage,

Current, PMUI, PMUV;• Digital outputs: incremental Encoder IE41LI,

IE41HI, incremental Encoder PP530, absolute SSI, ADSI, ADSI14, ADSI16, absolute CANopen, ADCAN.

Industrial standard sensors: WS17KT• Meas. range: 1500 ... 15000 mm;• Protection class: IP64, optional IP66 (-HP);• Analog outputs: Potentiometer, Voltage

0..10mA, Current 4..20mA;• Digital output: incremental Encoder PP530,

absolute SSI, ADSI, ADSI14, ADSI16, absolute CANopen, ADCAN.

Industrial standard sensors: WS19KT, WS19KK• Meas. range: 2000 ... 15000mm;• Protection class: IP64;• Digital outputs: incremental Encoder LD 5VC,

PP24VC, absolute SSI, HSSI, absolute CAN/CANopen, HCAN, HCANOP, absolute bus systems HPROF, HDEV, HINT, etc.

Industrial standard sensors: WS7.5, WS7.0• Meas. range: up to 40000 mm;• Protection class: mechanics IP54, electronics IP64;• Analog outputs: Potentiometer, Voltage,

Current, PMUI, PMUV;• Digital outputs: incremental Encoder LD 5VC,

PP 24VC, absolute SSI, HSSI, absoluteCAN/CANopen HCAN, HCANOP, absolute bus systems HPROF, HDEV, HINT, etc.

Industrial standard sensors: WS60• Meas. range: up to 60000 mm;• Protection class: mechanics IP54, electronics

IP64;• Digital outputs: incremental Encoder LD 5VC,

PP24VC, absolute SSI, HSSI, absolute CAN/ CANopen, HCAN, HCANOP, absolute bus systems HPROF, HDEV, HINT, etc.

Heavy duty sensors: WS12• Meas. range: 50 ... 3000mm;• Protection class: IP67;• Analog outputs: Potentiometer, Voltage,

Current, PMUI, PMUV;• Digital outputs: incremental Encoder IE41LI,

E41HI incremental Encoder PP530, absolute SSI, ADSI, ADSI14, ADSI16, absolute CANopen, ADCAN.

Heavy duty sensors: WS10EX• Meas. range:100 ... 1250mm;• Protection class: IP65;• EX class: II 3D Ex tDA22 IP65 T80°C X;• Analog outputs: Potentiometer, Voltage,

Current.

POSIWIRE® WS Sensor FamilyCable operated position sensors

ASM position sensors operate using a specialy manufactured andcalibrated measuring cable and a very accurate graduated drum.Posiwire family has a measuring range from 0 to 60,000 mm andincludes sensors that can be used for industrial instrumentation aswell as for normal, heavy and offshore use. The sensors are very easyto install and ready to use in very short time.


O’BOYLE s.r.l.Tel.: +40 (0) 256-201346Fax: +40 (0) 256-221036

[email protected]

Heavy duty sensors: WS12EX• Meas. range:100 ... 3000mm;• Protection class: IP65;• EX class: II 3D Ex tDA22 IP65 T80°C X;• Analog outputs: Potentiometer, Voltage,

Current.

Offshore sensors: WS100M: WS100M• Meas. range: 2000 ... 10000mm;• Protection class: IP68;• Analog outputs: Potentiometer, Voltage,

Current, PMUI, PMUV;• Digital outputs: on request.

Offshore sensors: WS100• Meas. range: 2000 ... 6000mm;• Protection class: IP68;• Analog outputs: Potentiometer, Voltage,

Current, PMUI, PMUV;• Digital outputs: on request.

O’BOYLE s.r.l.Tel.: +40 (0) 256-201346Fax: +40 (0) [email protected]

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Electronic board connectors mounted hot solder, connecting the electrical onductor is done horizontally and different spacings as5.00; 5.08, 10.00; and 10.16 mm.

Electronic board connectors mounted hot solder on two levelsconnecting the electrical conductorin the horizontal plane, spacing of5.00 and 5.08 mm.

Electronic board connectors mounted hot solder on three levelsconnecting the electrical conductorin the horizontal plane with 5.08 mmspacing.

Pin connectors mounted electronicboard solder hot horizontally andvertically, with spacings of 3.50; 5.00;5.08; 10.00; 10.16 mm.

Plug connectors, various shapes and number of contacts with spacings of 3.50; 3.81; 5.00; 5.08;10.00; 10.16 mm.

Connectors crossing from rail mounting clips DIN35 to PCB connectors with spacing of 5.08 mm.

CONTA CLIP – PCB ConnectorsCONTA-CLIP's PCB terminals and connectors are an attractive solution fordesigning circuit board connections in a clear, efficient and user-friendly manner. CONTA-CLIP delivers a wide line of compact wiring solutions for measurement and control systems, including products with wire-protect, screw-connect, tension-spring, eccentric-top and leg-spring connection methods.CONTA-CON terminals allow you to design connectivity solutions that are bothefficient and reasonably priced.


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Mouser Electronics, Inc., regardedas a top design engineeringresource and global distributor forsemiconductors and electroniccomponents, announced availabili-ty of the new Honeywell Sensingand Control High SensitivityBipolar Latching Digital Hall-EffectSensor ICs. SS360NT/SS360ST/SS460S aresmall, versatile, highly sensitivedevices designed to respond to

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Swiss sensor manufacturerSensirion is launching the newdigital SFM3000 mass flow meterfor high-volume applications inmedical devices, process automa-tion and burner control. The flowchannel is designed to achieve avery low pressure drop of lessthan 3mbar through the sensorelement. The flow meter bi-direc-tionally measures theflow of air and othernon-aggressive gasesat rates up to 200slmwith high accuracy andvery high speed. Itoutputs a 14-bit digitalsignal at a 2kHzupdate rate. The signalis internally linearizedand tempera-ture compensated.Furthermore, the new mass flowmeter operates from a 5Vdc sup-ply voltage and features a digital2-wire interface, mak-ing it easy toconnect directly to a microcon-

troller. The outstanding perform-ance of the SFM3000 gas flowsensor is based on Sensirion’spatented CMOSens® Technology,which combines the sensor ele-ment, signal processing and digitalcalibration on a tiny microchip.Gas flow is measured by a thermalsensor element to provide anextended dynamic range and

enhanced long-term stabilitycompared to other flow measur-ing technologies.

SENSIRIONwww.sensirion.com

New low-pressure-drop digital flow meter

Honeywell announced therelease of its new Basic BoardMount Pressure Sensors, NBPSeries, the newest offering in itsboard mount pressure sensorproduct portfolio. These are a cost-effective,basic performance, mV out-put, unamplified, uncompen-sated, high quality and highresolution solution for cus-tomers seeking high-volume,economical board mountpressure sensors.Honeywell’s NBP Series isideal for customers who wantto do their own compensa-tion, calibration, and amplifi-cation to make use of themaximum resolution of thebare sensor output, leverag-ing a custom algorithmrequired for their application.The NBP Series offers the valueyou expect from Honeywell,including: manufacturing excel-lence, prompt prototype deliv-ery, availability throughout theproduct development cycle, andsuperior application support.The NBP Series can be used in a

wide range of applications.Potential medical applicationsinclude pressure monitoring forwound therapy machines, hospi-tal beds, oxygen concentrators,and blood pressure monitors.

Potential industrial applicationsinclude HVAC transmitters, airmovement control, environmen-tal control, level indicators, leakdetection, industrial control, andother commercial applications.


Honeywell Introduces NBP Series BasicBoard Mount Pressure Sensors

Mouser StockingHoneywell Bipolar Hall-Effect Sensors

alternating North and Southpoles. High magnetic sensitivityof 30 G typical (55 G maximum)is provided without the use ofchopper stabilization on theHall element. This results in aclean output signal and thefastest latch response time in itsclass. Bipolar latching magneticsoffer accurate speed sensingand RPM measurement. A wideoperating voltage range of 3Vdc to 24 Vdc allows for designflexibility in a broad array ofapplications. Small, leaded, flatTO-92 or subminiature SOT-23packages offer compact PCboard layout. Built-in reversevoltage provides protection ofthe sensor and the circuits.These devices are suitable foruse in many industrial and com-mercial, transportation, and

medical applications. They are ideal for brushless dcmotor commutation, speedsensing and RPM measurement.Transportation applicationsinclude tachometer, counterpick-up, and motor and fancontrol. With its broad product line andunsurpassed customer service,Mouser caters to design engi-neers and buyers by deliveringWhat’s Next in advanced tech-nologies. Mouser offers cus-tomers 19 global support loca-tions and stocks the world’swidest selection of the latestsemiconductors and electroniccomponents for the newestdesign projects.


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