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ME housingME and ME MAX modular electronic housing

offers the option of implementing all neces-

sary connections from small signal voltages

to high supply voltages in a single housing.

Special orthogonal versions of PCB con-

nections are available - both as a plug-in

solution and as a PCB terminal block.

Terminal blocks for 160, 250 and 600 V

with various pitches can be combined on

three connection levels.

The 22.5 mm wide ME-MAX 22,5 housing supports the following terminal blocks: 2 x 5-pos.

terminal blocks: MKDSO 1.5/5; 2 x 4-pos. terminal blocks: MKDSO 2.5/4; 2 x 3-pos. terminal

blocks: MKDSO 2.5 HV/3.

Over up to three connection levels, the MAX housings provide space for maximum PCB con-

nection. Soldered PCB terminal blocks and removable Combicon connectors in screw and spring-

cage versions with 3.5 and 5 mm pitches are available for maximum flexibility.

Phoenix Contact Pty Ltd

Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L180

PCB design toolRS Components has released DesignSpark PCB version

2, its free PCB design software package. Working in

partnership with Number One Systems, new features

include unique 3D visualisation of PCB layouts and

increased library management functionality.

A 3D viewer has been added to the tool. This ena-

bles engineers to see a representation of their board

at any stage during design, allowing fast evaluation of

mechanical design requirements within their existing

eCAD package.

Library features and output graphics allow users

to create and save new libraries, move components

directly to libraries from the design view and provide

more flexibility in reports and print options.

Functionality enhancements are found in the project

menu, with new design management options includ-

ing command, duplication and improved resolution of

angular rotation.

RS Components Pty Ltd

Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K043

PCB screw terminalKeystone Electronics has re-

leased a miniature, screw ter-

minal type binding post suited

for 22-15 AWG wire and used

in high-density PCB packaging.

Rated 15 A, this compact,

low-profile design facilitates a

broad range of capabilities for

a number of applications.

Made of tin-plated brass and

a zinc-plated screw, the posts

are supplied assembled or un-

assembled.

NPA Pty Ltd


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Circuit board plottersThe ProtoMat range from LPKF has been extended. The latest range has three models each with different performance and features.ProtoMat S43 is the entry-level version and is suit-

able for most structuring jobs. It is especially suited to those with limited budget or occasional use.

ProtoMat S63 is an all-rounder machine that features a dispenser. It applies soldering paste to the circuit board with absolute precision. The unit also includes a fiducial camera, a 15-position automatic tool change and automatic milling width adjustment.ProtoMat S103 is the top-of-the-line model with

features a vacuum table and pneumatic milling depth limiter. This allows the unit to mill and drill delicate materials with precision.The company is also introducing an entry-level model,

ProtoMat E33, that features a 30,000 rpm spindle and doesn’t take up much more space than an A3 sheet. Embedded Logic Solutions Pty LtdContact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H861

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Liquid soldering flux

Alpha has launched EF-6850HF liquid soldering flux,

a halogen-free, low solids, alcohol-based, no-clean

flux formulated for use in Sn-Pb and Pb-free appli-

cations on both standard and thicker, high-density

PCBs. It is environmentally friendly and complies

with halogen-free industry standards. Its activator

package produces reliable assemblies with good

cosmetics with a uniform, tack-free residue and pin

testability. The flux also offers good low bridging

and low solder ball results. Its low surface tension

allows for high through-hole penetration and uniform

SMT pad coverage, making it suitable for reliable

soldering in both single- and dual-wave processes

using SAC305 or low silver alloys such as the SACX

Plus series.

Active Components Australia Pty Ltd

Contact info and more items like this at

wf.net.au/K367

Zinc enclosuresThe 1590K zinc die-cast enclosures

have been introduced for use in

applications where the accidental

generation of sparks is potentially

dangerous. The family initially con-

sists of three heavy-duty enclosures,

which, ranging from 112 x 62 x

31 mm to 188 x 120 x 56 mm in size, are suitable for mounting

PCBs, switches, terminations and other components that require

high levels of physical protection against shock and vibration.

Die-cast in zinc alloy, the units are a robust, non-sparking enclosure

for delicate equipment.

Zinc offers good corrosion resistance and as standard the enclo-

sures are supplied in a natural finish. Painted or plated finishes can

be added. The units feature lap joint construction between the lid and

base to provide IP54 sealing against the ingress of dust and water.

The lid is secured by four stainless steel machine screws (six on

the largest size) into factory-tapped holes, allowing repeated open-

ings and closings.

Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd


PCB prototypingBarely larger than an A3-size sheet of pa-

per, the LPKF ProtoMat E33 is a compact

plotter for machining circuit boards without

wet chemicals, making it suitable for use in

education or for those with limited budgets.

The system allows the user to structure

single- and double-layer circuit boards, drill

via holes for through-hole plating, depanel

individual circuit boards and engrave front

panels.

The company has also released a range

of S-series machines. The latest range has

three models each with different performance

and features.

Embedded Logic Solutions Pty Ltd

Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J490


Hello faster update rates. Goodbye status quo.

The InfiniiVision oscilloscopenot only gives greater signal visibility thanks to patented MegaZoom technology. The 3000-X Series now includes an arbitrary waveform generator(AWG) enabling design and test engineers to easily capture/generate a waveform stimulus. With Agilent’s BenchLink Waveform Builder software, you can do even more advanced customization, with algebraic expression editing, freehand drawing and a large library of functions.

That’s thinking ahead. That’s Agilent. FREE 3000-X Series when you buy a 1 GHz 7000BSee product demo videoswww.agilent.com/find/infiniivisionscopesContact 1800 629 485 or [email protected]

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Card socketSamtec has expanded its range of high-speed edge card

solutions to include a high-density socket featuring a bi-

level mating design, two levels of contacts on a staggered

1 mm centreline, which creates a card-effective 0.5 mm pitch.

T h e E d g e R a t e h i g h - d e n s i t y e d g e c a r d

socke t (BEC5 se r ies ) i s ava i l ab le w i th up to

140 I/Os in a 1.00 x 1.27 mm grid PCB pad layout (four

rows of contacts). This system is suitable for high-speed

applications benefiting from its rugged Edge Rate contacts

which are designed for impedance control and reduced

broadside coupling with increased durability and cycle life.

The 0.5 mm pitch high density socket accepts standard 1.60 mm and 2.40 mm thick cards.

Additional features include weld tabs, alignment pins and lead-free solder charge terminations

for easy board processing. Tin-lead solder charges, as well as alternative platings and pin

counts, are also available.

Samtec ANZ


Liquid soldering flux

Alpha has launched EF-6850HF liquid solder-

ing flux.

This halogen-free, low-solids, alcohol-based,

no-clean flux was formulated for use in Sn-Pb

and Pb-free applications on both standard and

thicker, high-density PCBs.

Its activator package produces highly reliable

assemblies with good cosmetics with a uniform,

tack-free residue and pin testability. The flux also

offers good low bridging and low solder ball

results. Its low surface tension allows for high

through-hole penetration and uniform SMT pad

coverage making it suitable for reliable soldering

in both single- and dual-wave processes using

SAC305 or low-silver alloys such as the SACX

Plus series.



wf.net.au/K003

Terminal blocks Wago’s range of multipurpose, Cage

Clamp S rail-mounted quadruple deck

terminal blocks can be used for con-

necting electric devices from motors to

sensors and allows for a set of terminals

to supply power to a number of motors

or three-wire sensors.

Tightening screws is not required and

no annual maintenance is needed.

NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd



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Thermal gap fillerLaird Technologies has expanded its

thermal gap filler range with the release

of Tputty 506 series silicone putty.

Specifically designed for high-watt-

age applications, including motor ve-

hicle components, the soft, single-part

putty needs no cure. With a thermal

conductivity of 3.5 W/mK, it is suitable

for situations involving large gap toler-

ances and in instances where traditional

gap filler pads cannot be applied due

to low pressure tolerances of the af-

fected parts.

Tekdis


Coin cell holders Keystone has introduced a range

of vertical entry, lithium coin cell

holders for use with portable medi-

cal and other electronic devices.

Designed to retain cells securely

under shock and vibration, these

holders feature flame retardant

housings, UL rated 94V -0 and dual-

spring contacts with low contact

resistance. The contacts are made of spring steel with tin plating.

Sizes are available for: 16, 20 and 24 mm diameter batteries. The

holders are polarised for circuit protection and will accept all major

manufacturers’ batteries.

NPA Pty Ltd


Weatherproof boxCalbrite has developed a stainless

steel single-gang weatherproof in-

use box with a lockable cover that

is suitable for corrosive and harsh

environments such as washdown

applications and wastewater treat-

ment plants.

The type-316 stainless steel re-

ceptacle cover complies with the

National Electrical Code (NEC) and

NEMA 3R requirement.

The box is available in a shallow lid model (S60000FVSC) and a

deep lid model (S60000FVDC). Both versions are designed for use with

single-gang and duplex switch and GFCI requirements.

Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd

Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H406

Rework stationHakko and HK Wentworth have released the FM206 multifunction rework station that allows all rework options to be available in one compact model.Using the existing FM series tools and composite tips, three ports are available controlling the solder-ing iron FM2027, desoldering gun FM2024 and the hot air pencil FM2029.

With a simple swap over, the SMD hot tweezer small (FM2023) and large (FM2022) can be controlled.An easy-to-read graphic LCD screen with universal knob control, makes changes to temperatures and thermal profiles simple. Some of the programmable features are auto sleep, auto power shut down and the ability to set three preset temperatures for each port.

ElectrolubeContact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L126


http://www.npa.com.au


In-vehicle systemThe I-VC5 multifunctional in-vehicle computer system based on the Intel

Atom processor N450 platform is a fanless, rugged, full-featured computer

system tailored for in-vehicle applications.

It is designed to handle shock and vibration in mobile conditions,

specifically inside vehicles. It can withstand harsh environments and

operate in temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C.

The system supports dual display for digital signage advertising outside

the car or within the car as an in-vehicle computer screen.

The system is designed with intelligent power management that sup-

ports 12 and 24 V inputs and is compatible with all types of vehicles,

including motorcycles, cars, vans, buses and trucks. It is supplied with

8x serial ports firmly attached with two screws for antivibration.

It can be connected to a 4-CH camera and stores data using a removable hard disk. A variety of display interfaces is

built in, such as VGA CRT supporting standard LCD monitors and LVDS that operates with a USB proprietary touch display

controller for easy user operation.

The computer can be integrated with solutions and tools such as infotainment, navigation, tracking, high-speed 3G internet

access, database access, incident reporting and fleet management. It is suitable for use in police cars, fire engines, taxis

and buses and anywhere mobile data terminals are installed.

Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd


6U VME and cPCI SBCsThe safe COTS computer boards A602 (6U VMEbus) and D602 (6U

CompactPCI) have been developed according to DO-254 especially

for airborne (up to DAL-A) or railway (up to SIL 4) applications. Both

boards provide complete triple redundancy of the hardware.

Each one provides three PowerPC 750 processors running in

lock-step mode with 2-out-of-3 voting implemented in FPGA and

software-assisted resynchronisation, while their triple redundant dynamic

512 MB memory automatically corrects upsets caused by cosmic

radiation (SEU) and hardware faults.

The system is powered by redundant local power supplies with

separate power supplies for the three CPUs and the three main

memory banks.

By building up a lock-step architecture, software overhead is kept

extremely low, because virtually the hardware components are visible

only once for the programming.

Standard I/O of both boards is realised in the FPGA and is ac-

cessible at the rear. For realising additional I/O, two PMC slots are

provided on each board. The first can be accessed via front or rear

I/O and can be used with all standard PMC modules. The second slot

is reserved for connection of an AFDX PMC via rear I/O.

Dominion Electronics


Power choke kit

TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK, has re-

leased a sample k i t o f EPCOS cur rent-

compensa ted r i ng co re power chokes .

The components are designed for a voltage of 250

AC and offer current capabilities of between 0.4 and

6.0 A. Their inductances are between 0.2 and 39 mH.

The power chokes of the series B82721 are de-

signed to suppress common-mode interference in

compact switch-mode power supplies and convert-

ers of all types.

With stray inductances of about 1% of the rated

inductance, symmetrical interference can also be

suppressed. Depending on the type, the DC resist-

ance values range from 30 to 2000 mΩ. The design

of the chokes corresponds to EN 60938-2 (VDE

0565-2). The entire series is approved to UL 1283 (up

to 300 V) and/or ENEC/VDE and is RoHS compatible.

The kit contains a selection of available types in

horizontal and vertical versions.

Arrow Electronics Australia Pty Ltd

Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/G182

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1 GHz tabletViewSonic has released the mobile ViewPad 10s designed for an intelligent

entertainment lifestyle.

The latest addition is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor

and supports high-resolution 1080p video and HDMI digital multimedia files,

Flash 10.1 and internet TV/broadcast streaming.

The NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core 1 GHz processor enables faster and smoother

web surfing, shorter response time, good gaming and longer battery life.

Weighing 730 g, the device is 14.35 mm wide and equipped with HDMI,

USB, MicroSD Card and SIM card ports, microphone, 3D speakers and

3.5 mm audio output.

Featuring the latest Android 2.2 operating system, users can access the

internet via Wi-Fi to enjoy over 200,000 applications through Android Market,

in addition to Google Maps, Voice Search, Gmail, YouTube and other personal

programs, social communications and mobile office software.

The tablet also includes a 1.3 megapixel front camera for video confer-

encing, plus the 10″ LED backlight and multi-touch screen delivers smooth

control and response.

ViewSonic Australia


Power MOSFETsON Semiconductor has introduced six AEC-Q101 qualified logic level, single-channel,

power MOSFETs for motor vehicle modules in small, flat lead packages.

The devices use 50% or less of the footprint of industry-standard DPAK pack-

ages, yet offer the same or lower ‘on’ resistance. The devices save valuable board

space versus established DPAK packaged parts and are suitable for load switching,

DC-DC conversion and power management in motor vehicle applications such as

fuel injection systems and control drivers.

With combinations of 30, 40 and 60 V, N and P channel devices, the MOSFETs

offer a wide choice for new product designs. Very low on resistance minimises

conduction and power losses, while high current capabilities - ranging from 6.3 to

65 A depending on device - ensure robust load performance.

The NVMFS4841N (30 V, 65 A, single N-channel) device is housed in an SO-8FL

package, while the NVTFS4823N (30 V, 30 A, single N-channel), NVTFS5116PL

(60 V, 14 A, single P-channel), NVTFS5811NL (40 V, 40 A, single N-channel) and

NVTFS5826NL (60 V, 20 A, single N-channel), and NVTFS5820NL (60 V, 29 A, single

N-channel) are offered in WDFN-8 packages.

Future Electronics


Broadband SP4T switch

The RF1604 single-pole four-throw switch is de-

signed for switching applications requiring low

insertion loss and high power handling with minimal

DC power consumption.The linearity performance makes it suitable for

use in multimode GSM/EDGE/WCDMA and LTE

applications. Very high isolation between the RF

ports provides greater RF separation between the

transmit and receive paths. The device also includes integrated decoding

logic allowing operation from two low-voltage

control lines.Features include: low frequency to >2.7 GHz

covering all standard mobile frequency bands;

low insertion loss of 0.4 dB at 1 GHz; very high

isolation of 40 dB at 1 GHz; high linearity of IIP2

>120 dBm.RF Parts Australia Pty LtdContact info and more items like this at

wf.net.au/J747

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Single board computerUnitronix has introduced the Mamba, an ultra-fast single board

computer on an EBX form factor. Designed around an Intel Core

2 Duo processor P8400, it performs at 2.26 GHz with mid-range

power consumption of 18.5 W (typical).

It is suitable for OEM developers working on high-speed data

or graphics-intensive applications in medical, defence, robotics

and security systems. It is designed for applications that require

extreme CPU and video processing. The CPU provides up to 2.26

GHz performance for high-performance systems. Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep technology allows users to finetune the balance between

power dissipation and performance. It allows adapting to perfor-

mance needs while minimising power draw and heat dissipation.

Intel’s GM45 + ICH9M chipset offers graphics core speeds up to

533 MHz for high-end graphics, advanced 3D rendering, high-

definition video playback, and media acceleration for video

CODECs.

Basic onboard features include dual gigabit ethernet, two SO-

DIMM sockets for up to 8 GB DDR3 RAM (4 GB per socket), six USB

ports, four serial ports, two SATA ports, HD audio, eUSB interface

for removable flash storage and three general-purpose timers.

The onboard PCI Express mini card socket supports plug-

in Wi-Fi modems, GPS receivers, flash data storage and

other cards. Onboard data acquisition features include up to

16 analog inputs, up to eight analog outputs and 32 digital I/O

lines. An industry-standard PC/104-Plus expansion site provides

access to a wide variety of expansion modules from numerous

vendors.

Unitronix Pty Ltd


Power MOSFETsInternational Rectifier has

released a family of -30 V de-

vices featuring the company’s

latest P-channel MOSFET

silicon in an SO-8 package

for battery charge and discharge switches and

system/load switches used in DC applications.

The P-channel devices offer on-state re-

s i s tance (RDS (on ) ) f rom 4 .6 up to

59 mΩ to match a wide range of power require-

ments. P-channel MOSFETs eliminate the need for

level shifting or charge pump circuitries making

them suitable for system/load switch applications.

The P-channel MOSFET devices are qualified

to moisture sensitivity level 1 (MSL1), are offered

lead free and are RoHS compliant.

Avnet Electronics Marketing


Video encoders

The Axis Communications has introduced AXIS

M70 and AXIS P72 video encoder series have

been released.

They enable cost-effective migration of analogue

cameras into an IP-based video surveillance sys-

tem and are suitable for locations such as service

stations, convenience stores and small offices.

The series make it easy for analog CCTV systems

to gain all the benefits of network video without

discarding existing analog investments.

The expansion, with five encoders ranging from

four to 16 channels, brings the range to 16 de-

vices, most of them supporting the H.264 video

compression format.

They all provide dual H.264 and motion JPEG

streams and support power over ethernet (IEEE

802.3af).

Anixter Australia Pty Ltd


wf.net.au/L035

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Ceramic capacitorsKEMET has introduced its motor vehicle-grade,

high-voltage, multilayer ceramic capacitors.

Qualified to the Automotive Electronics Council’s

AEC-Q200 standard, these surface mount de-

vices are available in X7R and C0G dielectrics

from 500 to 3000 VDC and with values ranging

from 10 pF to 0.27 µF.

The high voltage AEC-Q200 X7R dielectric is

also available with the option of the company’s

flexible termination system. Designed to reduce

ceramic chip failures, this technology directs

circuit board stress away from the ceramic

body and into the termination area, lowering the

risk of mechanical damage to the component.

Ampec Technologies Pty Ltd


Variable gain amplifiersNational Semiconductor has introduced a pair of quad- and dual-

channel, digital variable gain amplifiers that enable higher-performance

wideband radio systems.

The LMH6522 quad and LMH6521 dual DVGAs provide good linearity

over a wide frequency range, making them suitable for multichannel

wideband wireless systems.

Target applications include intermediate frequency sampling receiv-

ers, I/Q digital pre-distortion signal paths and wide-bandwidth direct-

conversion radios used in multicarrier GSM, TD-SCDMA, W-CDMA and

LTE wireless base stations.

The devices are optimised for driving a wide range of load imped-

ances. Their low-Z output drive delivers good signal fidelity and provides

the additional power gain needed when driving low impedance filters.

They are suitable for driving high-speed ADCs, including the com-

pany’s ADC16DV160 dual 16-bit, 160 MSPS converter. The LMH6521

can be used for driving the ultra-high-speed ADC12D500/800RF 12-bit,

500 MSPS/800 MSPS direct RF-sampling ADCs.

Key features of the quad DVGA: OIP3 - 49 dBm at 200 MHz input

frequency; precise 1 dB gain steps over a wide 31 dB range; noise

figure of 8.5 dB at maximum gain; supplied in a 54-pin LLP package.

Key features of the dual DVGA: OIP3 - 48.5 dBm at

200 MHz input frequency; channel gain/phase matching of

±0.04 dB/±0.45 deg; precise 0.5 dB gain steps over a wide

31.5 dB range; noise figure of 7.3 dB at maximum gain; supplied in

a 32-pin LLP package.



Wireless data modemThe CMX7164 provides 4/16/64-QAM and root-raised-

cosine 2/4FSK baseband modem functions in a single

chip, replacing the current need for user-programmed

DSP plus codec ICs. This development includes digital IF filters, auxiliary

codecs, clock generator and I/O functions.

The device is a complete baseband modem system

delivering high performance and high spectral efficiency

for narrowband applications. These include M2M sys-

tems over dedicated channels, digital software-defined

radio, high-speed wireless data and SCADA systems.

The device is also compliant with ETSI, FCC and ARIB

standards around the world.Features include: 2/4FSK up to 20 Kbps in 25 kHz;

QAM up to 96 Kbps in 25 kHz; maintains over air

compatibility with the FX919B/MX919B and CMX7143

industry standard modems; 3.3 V supply; selectable

power-saving modes; selectable modulation, symbol

rate and FEC; built on CML’s FirmASIC component

technology; available in (Q1) 64-pin VQFN and (L9)

64-pin LQFP packages.Caelera Pty LtdContact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K098

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Current sense amplifierLinear Technology has released the LT6109, a high side

current sense device that incorporates a current sense

amplifier, dual comparators and a precision 400 mV volt-

age reference.

When connected to a current shunt resistor, the amplifier

precisely extracts the shunt voltage, amplifies it and trans-

lates it to ground. This output is available for monitoring

and can be connected to either of the on-chip comparators.

The device is suitable for current measurement and load

current fault monitoring, especially since each element offers

precision and speed.

The amplifier has less than 350 µV of offset and the

combined threshold error of the comparators and refer-

ence is less than 2%. From the input of the amplifier to

the output of the comparators, the amplifier responds to

threshold exceeding events within 1.4 µs.

External resistors set the amplifier gain and comparator

trip points and since the gain resistors are the primary

determinants of the amplifier’s accuracy, using precision resistors enables

accuracy better than 1%.

Two versions of the device are available, the LT6109-1 and the

LT6109-2. The comparator inputs of the LT6109-1 are connected to the

internal reference in opposing polarity, allowing for window comparison,

such as for overcurrent and undercurrent conditions.

The comparator inputs of the LT6109-2 are connected in the same polar-

ity, allowing for two threshold levels, such as “warning” and “emergency

disconnect”. The open-drain outputs ensure easy interface to other system

components and comparator latching enables detection of high-speed events.

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DC/DC converterTexas Instruments has released a 6 A converter, claimed to be the industry’s

smallest and most efficient.

The TPS54618 monolithic synchronous switcher with two integrated

12 mΩ FETs, provides 95% efficiency and low operating current to 2.95 to

6 V point-of-load designs used in DSP- and FPGA-based communications,

test and medical equipment.

The device is 30% smaller than other 6 A devices. The integrated converter

provides high performance and reliability, including current mode control,

which provides simple external compensation and flexible component selec-

tion, especially small ceramic capacitors.

The scalable converter is pin compatible with other low-current SWIFT

synchronous buck converters, such as the 3 A, 2 MHz TPS54318.

Features include: wide switching frequency range (200 kHz to 2 MHz) com-

bines high efficiency with design flexibility; synchronised switching frequency

from a master clock eliminates beat noise in sensitive data acquisition circuitry.

Texas Instruments Australia Ltd


Video receiver

RFMD’s RFRX8888 video receiver performs transim-

pedance amplification of the differential input from

a high-performance 1550 nm optical wavelength

photo detector.

The IC’s output is linear low distortion RF from

48 to 1002 MHz and is suitable for 1550 nm optical

wavelength RF analog or digital overlay video receive

circuitry employed in xPON FTTP ONT triplexer and

quadplexer modules.

Its first stage features integrated bias circuitry

simplifying external-to-IC end product design and

lowering overall end product assembly cost.

Optimised for operation from a +12 VDC power

supply with a power consumption of 1.4 W, it

eliminates the need for a supplemental ONT power

supply in most xPON applications.

For FTTP applications requiring +5 VDC power

supply operation, the RFRX8890 video receiver is

also available.

RF Parts Australia Pty Ltd


wf.net.au/H420

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Touch-screen IREDsThe ChipLED SFH 4053 infrared emitter combines tiny dimensions

with high efficiency, making it suitable for low-profile, all-in-one

computers, tablet PC and laptop displays.

The device measures 0.5 x 1 mm. Combined with a height of

0.45 mm, it is one of the smallest IREDs available.

The device provides a rated 35 mW from an operating current

of 70 mA. In pulse mode, it can achieve 260 mW from 700 mA.

Osram Australia Pty Ltd


LED driver IC Renesas has released the R2A20134 LED driver IC that supports

LED lighting applications with high efficiency and a high power

factor at low cost.

Voltage step-down control (single-stage) provides a high line-

to-ground voltage. In addition, the ability to select low-voltage

MOSFETs (voltage tolerance of only 500 to 300 V, rather than the

typical 700 V) contributes to lower system cost.

High-voltage control and critical-conduction mode enable zero-

current switching at turn on and switching in a low drain-source

voltage state.

As a result, the driver enables reduction of power loss during

switching and achieves the power factor of 92% by reducing the

power loss during switching.

In addition, critical-conduction mode allows power factor cor-

rection (PFC) control using few external components and realises a power factor of

0.9 or higher.

A variety of control modes can be achieved by changing the configuration of the

externally connected elements. Examples include buck-boost control, average-current

control, peak-current control and constant-input-power control.

The driver can also be used in Triac dimmer applications by applying a voltage

matched to the Triac phase to the FB (feedback) pin for constant-current control.

Braemac Pty Ltd


Antenna website

Glyn has created a dedicated M2M antenna store

website (www.antennastore.com.au/www.antennas-

tore.co.nz) to specifically address the antenna needs

for machine to machine applications.

The antennas inc lude externa l and in ter-

nal GSM/3G, active and GPS devices, GSM/3G

+ GPS combos, high gain GSM/3G, ZigBee/Bluetooth/

Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz antennas, ISM band (433/868/915

MHz), VHF and interface cables with a variety of

connectors and cable lengths.

The company has also launched a specialist

power modules website (www.powermodules.com.

au/www.powermodules.co.nz) with an increasing

number of companies now developing more energy

efficient products.

The website also caters to equipment repairers and

maintenance companies who need power modules

with short delivery lead times to repair equipment.

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Networking SBCIEI Technology has released a 5.25-in single board computer, the NOVA-

PV-D4251/D5251, featuring quad PCIe GbE for networking applications.

The device is equipped with the Atom D425/D525 processor, specifi-

cally designed for entry-level computing with 800 MHz DDR3 memory

support and an increased processor speed of 1.8 GHz.

The key features of the NOVA-PV-D4251/D5251 include ASF 2.0 sup-

port, TPM V1.2 hardware security functions and UEFI BIOS architecture

that supports over 2.2 TB of HDD storage on a 64-bit operating system.

It features quad PCIe GbE connectors for complex networking envi-

ronments. In addition, it is supplied with several I/O options including

two SATA 3 Gbps and six RS232 serial port connectors.

Dual independent display support is provided through either a VGA

and 18-bit single-channel interface (WXGA resolution up to 1366x768 or

XGA 1024x768) or a 24-bit dual-channel LVDS interface (resolution up

to 1920x1080). The DVI-I interface supports resolution up to 2560x1600.

All Atom D425/D525 SBCs include one key recovery software that

eliminates the frustration of system recovery after unexpected system

failure.

Soanar Limited


Band pass filtersCrystek has introduced a range of SAW band pass

filters, the CBPFS series. Encased in a rugged SMA

housing, the range is designed for test equipment and

general lab use.

Six models, with centre frequency ranges from 836.5

to 1960.0 MHz, comprise the range.

The filters have good out-of-band rejection and feature

50 Ω SMA connectors. Band-pass width is rated at 25,

26 or 60 MHz, depending on model. All filters have an

operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C.

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Voltage dividers

Vishay has released a series of thin film, moulded, dual-in-

line resistor voltage dividers featuring a close ratio tolerance

of ±0.05%, ratio stability characteristics of ±0.015% at 2000

hours and +70°C, and tight TCR tracking of ±5 ppm/°C.

Offering higher precision than discrete SMT chips, devices

in the ORNV series combine five resistors, including two

voltage dividers and a reference resistor.

With a 1.27 mm pitch and 1.73 mm maximum seated

height, the series is optimised for precision voltage divider

and operational amplifier applications in industrial, telecom-

munications, process control and medical instrumentation

and equipment.

The devices have a rugged moulded case with no in-

ternal solder.

They provide a resistance range from 2 kΩ to 50 kΩ

with a wide ratio range. The dividers offer power ratings of

100 mW at +70°C per resistor, extremely low noise of

<-30 dB, low-voltage coefficients of <0.1 ppm/V and a

temperature range of -55°C to +125°C.

Offering lead (Pb)-free or lead terminations, the devices

are compliant with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

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IGBT moduleSemikron has released its latest MiniSKiiP IGBT power semi-

conductor module, which is now also available in three-level

topology.

The module has a rated current of 4.9 A/cm² and one phase

leg per module, enabling the development of compact inverters

with output power of up to 85 kVA. The module is character-

ised by the fast single-screw assembly and optimised for the

manufacture of three-level solar inverters and UPS systems.

The rated current per unit of area is up to twice that of other three-level modules. Since no solid busbars are

needed between the three phases/modules, more compact inverters can be made. The reverse voltage of the

IGBTs and diodes used has been increased to 650 to enable DC link voltages of 900 for 480 three-phase power

applications. Each module has a three-level phase leg with sufficient space for 10 power semiconductors each.

Thermal and electrical connection between the module and the heat sink and the driver board is established

with a single screw or two screws for rated module currents of up to 150 or 200 A. This means that solder

equipment and time-consuming soldering processes are done away with in the assembly stage.

For solar inverter output power of 60 kVA and above, ie, for rated current of 150 A and higher, modules with

screw connections were previously used for the busbars.

Using the device, 200 A three-level modules allow the busbars to be replaced with cheaper PCBs in inverters

with outputs of up to 85 kVA.

Semikron Pty Ltd


Fanless box PCThe ACS-2674A Intel Core 2 Duo-based embedded controller from Aplex

Technology is available. The device is a high-performance stand-alone

embedded PC featuring fanless operation, compact size, robust construc-

tion and low power requirements.

It is supplied with a 2.4 GHz dual core processor and is equipped with

two SODIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of DDRII system memory,

two 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 ethernet connectors, four USB 2.0 ports

and three RS232 ports for communication.

A 2.5″ hard drive can be internally mounted while an external Com-

pactFlash slot is provided for additional storage. System expansion is

also possible via an internal PCI bus slot. Industrial environments often

contain corrosive or conductive airborne particles. The fanless design

provides long-term reliability.

The computer can operate from a wide range 11 to 32 VDC, making

it suitable for vehicle intelligent transportation systems as well as fac-

tory control applications. It can also be supplied with an external AC

power adapter.

Interworld Electronics & Computer Industries


Rugged LDMOS power

Freescale Semiconductor has introduced what it claims

is the first 50 V, 300 W LDMOS power transistor that

delivers its full rated gain and power even after with-

standing a load mismatch of 65:1 VSWR across all

phase angles.

This ruggedness capability represents an improvement

over the established RF power transistor choices for

designers of defence/aerospace amplifiers, CO 2 laser

exciters, plasma generators, HF/VHF radio amplifiers, RF

plastic welding amplifiers and various other industrial,

medical and broadcast amplifiers. The transistors are

optimised to operate over the frequency range from

1.8 to 600 MHz.

Other features include: capable of 300 W CW or

pulse operation; typical gain of 26.5 dB allows for

fewer amplifier stages; available in both bolt-down and

solder-down ceramic packaging; provide up to 80%

drain efficiency (η d); device can be used single-ended

or in a push-pull configuration; low thermal resistance.

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Development boardThe Microchip Microstick for dsPIC33F

and PIC24H development board is

designed to provide designers with an

easy-to-use, economical development

environment for 16-bit digital signal

controllers and microcontrollers.

The device provides all that us-

ers need to get started. It has an

integrated programmer/debugger,

and it can be used stand-alone or plugged into

a prototyping board for flexible development. The

device under test is socketed for easy change-out,

and the company’s MPLAB Integrated Development

Environment supports Microstick.



Voltage controlled attenuatorsRF Micro Devices has released two voltage controlled attenuators, the RFSA2013 and RFSA2023.They operate from 5 and 3 V and cover a wide-band frequency range of 50 to 4000 MHz.The fully monolithic devices have good linear-ity with a third order intercept point greater than 50 dBm over a 30 dB gain control range. They in-corporate a circuit architecture that provides overall performance in linearity, attenuation range, DC cur-rent and bandwidth, as well as a linear attenuation profile versus control voltage.The devices also employ internal temperature com-pensation to provide a stable attenuation profile over an operating temperature range from -40 to +85°C. RF Parts Australia Pty LtdContact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K731

Fibre-optic extenderMatrox Graphics has unveiled the Avio series of fibre-optic

KVM extenders for graphics intensive design and visualisa-

tion applications within the process control, motor vehicle,

oil and gas, and government and military markets.

The extender transmitter/receiver pair enables users to

secure the host computer in a climate-controlled machine

room by capturing the system’s I/O functionality and ex-

tending it up to 1000 m over a single fibre-optic cable.

The Avio series supports uncompressed dual single-link

DVI or one dual-link DVI video - at full resolution and frame

rate - keyboard, mouse, stereo analog audio, and multiple

USB HID and USB 2.0 peripherals, while making available

a secondary user to access the host computer from the

transmitter unit.

The design is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X and

Linux/Unix operating systems.

Features include: transmits keyboard, mouse, digital

video and analog audio signals up to 300 m in multimode

and 1000 m in singlemode (optional upgrade); extends two

DVI single-link video with maximum resolutions of 1920

x 1200 60 Hz per display or one DVI dual-link video at

2560 x 2400 60 Hz; includes multiple USB HID ports for

keyboard, mouse and other HID devices; transparent USB

2.0 support for high-speed USB peripherals (up to 480

Mbps); DDC compliant and advanced EDID management

ensure transparent communication between the system and

the displays attached to the receiver unit; does not require

any driver or software installation and is cross-platform

compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux/Unix systems.

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Snap-In capacitors

Aluminium electrolytic snap-in capacitors from Cornell

Dubilier are now available from Digi-Key Corporation.

The seven series of general-purpose and low-ESR

capacitors are supplied in 2-, 4- or 5-pin configura-

tions and are targeted for next-generation switching

power supplies, DC filtering circuits in inverters and

motor-drive applications.

CDE snap-in aluminium electrolytic capacitors have

a wide range of capacitance values and voltage ratings

with good ripple current specifications.

Digi-Key Corporation


DC/DC regulator Linear Technology has released the LTM8008, a six-output DC/DC

µModule regulator with guaranteed operation from -40 to 150°C. It

includes a 3 to 72 V input SEPIC converter and six linear regulators,

housed in a 15 x 15 x 2.82 mm LGA package.

The multiple-output DC/DC regulator incorporates the company’s

design and manufacturing expertise, addressing dense point-of-load

voltage regulation for markets such as motor vehicle, defence and

avionics.

The device regulates a 3 to 72 V input supply to 5.6 V output with

an onboard SEPIC converter with buck and boost conversion capability.

This 5.6 V, in return, powers six linear regulators to generate five 5 V rails

and one 3.3 V rail with output currents ranging from 150 to 500 mA.

The regulator is rated for operation over extreme temperatures

from -40 to 150°C.

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FPGA adapter modulesNational Instruments has introduced four adapter modules for its

FlexRIO product family that provide FPGA-based reconfigurable I/O

(RIO) for PXI systems, using the LabVIEW FPGA module software.

The user-configurable FlexRIO product family takes advantage of

PXI hardware and software integration to give engineers a commercial

off-the-shelf solution that is specifically designed to more easily imple-

ment field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology for automated

test and measurement systems.

FlexRIO combines two distinct hardware components, a programmable

PXI or PXI Express-based FPGA module and an I/O adapter module.

The four adapter modules are suitable for real-time measurements,

non-destructive test (NDT) and ultrasound applications, communica-

tions systems and scientific research.

Module 5761 is a four-channel, 14-bit, 250 MSps broadband high-

performance digitiser designed to meet a wide range of signal pro-

cessing application needs including communications system design,

intermediate frequency acquisition, multiple input, multiple output

(MIMO), radar and scientific research.

Module 5751 is a 16-channel, 50 MSps, 14-bit digitiser for test

and measurement in areas such as experimental physics, NDT and

medical imaging.

Module 5752 is a 32-channel, 50 MSps, 12-bit digitiser optimised

for NDT and ultrasound applications; includes AC-coupled differential

inputs with integrated VGAs and time-varying gain curves, as well as

16 digital outputs for pulser stimulus.

Module 6583 has 32 single-ended and 16 LVDS/mLVDS channels,

with data rates up to 300 Mbps for test and communication requiring

mixed digital logic.

Engineers can control and reconfigure the FPGA on the FlexRIO

host module using the LabVIEW FPGA software.

The latest version of LabVIEW FPGA incorporates enhancements

that specifically address the increasing demands of advanced test

systems. It includes improved integration with existing and off-the-shelf

IP including direct compatibility with Xilinx IP blocks such as filters, fast

Fourier transforms (FFTs), memories and first-in-first-out memory buffers.

Better simulation makes debugging and verification faster and more

accurate with an IP behavioural simulation engine and tool integration

with ModelSim.

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Modbus moduleThe 2-port version of Anybus CompactCom for Modbus

TCP is said to be not only a fast way for industrial device

manufacturers to achieve connectivity to Modbus TCP, it is

also a way to reduce the need for external switches and

cut down on factory wiring since the module comes with

a built-in switch.

The 2-port Modbus TCP module includes an integrated

switch that makes it possible to build networks in normal

fieldbus style (daisy chain) rather than connecting all de-

vices through an external switch. This saves money since

it reduces the need for expensive external switches. It also

reduces wiring and makes network maintenance easier.

The module acts as a slave on the Modbus TCP net-

work. It is available with and without housing. The core of

the module is the NP30 microprocessor with its integrated

fast ethernet controller along with RAM and flash memories

for the Modbus TCP device software stack. The integrated

web functions (such as dynamic web pages, email and

FTP) allow online statistics, notification emails and other

information about the performance of the device.

Global Automation Asia-Pacific


Single board computerThe portfolio of rugged embedded single board computers based

on Intel Core i7 processors has been extended with the launch of

a conduction-cooled variant of its CPCI7203 3U CompactPCI blade.

Designed for a wide range of high-performance tasks in harsh

environments, the device provides good size, weight and power ratio

for high bandwidth military/aerospace, first responder and rugged

industrial applications.

Conduction cooling enables the rugged variant to operate in

extended temperatures of -40 to +85°C versus the zero to +55°C

capability of the commercial-grade board. The storage temperature

range is also extended to -50 to +125°C.

The computer is further ruggedised to withstand higher levels of

sine and random vibration, shock and humidity.

The memory capacity support has been increased to the

2.0 GHz Intel Core i7 dual-core processor. The board now sup-

ports up to 8 GB soldered ECC DDR3 memory, increased from

4 GB. The conduction-cooled variant also now features an optional

128 GB solid-state hard drive. The trusted platform module enhances

data security and encryption capabilities.

The device supports the CompactPCI PlusIO specification (PICMG

2.30) J2 pinouts for USB, SATA and PCI Express. Connectiv-

ity includes SATA ports, one universal PCI and four PCI Express

(2.5 Gbps) interfaces. An optional rear transition module offers even

more connectivity options.

Hot swap capability complies with the PICMG 2.1 specification.

Emerson Network Power


Temperature switch IC

Seiko Instruments has released what it claims

is the world’s lowest power consumption

180 nA temperature switch IC. The S-5844

series features 1.65 V operating voltage and

has been optimised for use in mobile phones,

notebook PCs, tablet PCs and other battery

operated portable designs.

Temperature switch ICs are used to monitor

temperature to keep devices functioning within

a normal operating temperature range.

The series detects the specified temperature

and protects the device from heat generation

by inverting its output when the temperature

threshold is reached. The output voltage is

restored when the temperature drops to the

specified release temperature.

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USB 3.0 card readerTranscend Information has

launched the RDF8 USB 3.0

multicard reader.

Using SuperSpeed USB 3.0,

it supports the latest ultra-high

speed card formats including SDHC UHS-1, SDXC UHS-1, UDMA6/

UDMA7 CF and MSXC cards. Photographers and film makers

can copy high-resolution uncompressed images or 1080p full

HD video files from memory card to computer.

Equipped with the next-generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 con-

nection interface, the device is claimed to deliver transfer speeds

up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 card readers. When paired

with an ultra-high speed SD card, files as large as 1 GB can

be transferred in less than 12 seconds due to the increased

bandwidth of USB 3.0.

Designed to unleash the full potential of next-generation memory

cards, the reader comprises a total of four slots: CompactFlash

compatible with UDMA CF cards; SDHC/SDXC slot that supports

the new UHS-1 standard, smaller slot for M2/microSD cards; and

a slot for MS PRO/MSXC/MS DUO cards.

The reader is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and

accepts older versions of CF, SD and SDHC cards.

The device is supplied with a download of Transcend Recov-

eRx software.

Synnex Australia Pty Ltd


Data centre switchesBrocade has announced what it claims is the first true ethernet

fabric switching solutions that are purpose-built for virtualised

and cloud-optimised data centres.

The VDX 6720 switches are a family of 10 gigabit ethernet

offerings for Layer 2 ethernet networking to create the first true

ethernet fabrics. The switches eliminate the need for spanning

tree protocol, collapsing the access and aggregation networking

layers to create a flat, multipath, deterministic network that is suitable for virtualised environ-

ments. This approach provides virtual machines a greater sphere of mobility, increases network

use, creates more resilient networks and simplifies the management of data centre networks.

The Brocade VDX 6720 data centre switches are available in 1U or 2U form factors and can

scale from 16 to 60 ports with pay-as-you-grow ports on demand licensing. The switches pro-

vide a full 10 Gbps wire-speed performance from any port to any port, with latency of 600 ns.

The switches are based on low-latency, lossless, 10 Gbps data centre bridging technology

and can run all types of data and storage traffic – including traditional IP, iSCSI, CIFS, NFS

and fibre channel over ethernet.

The switches are the first to deliver the company’s VCS technology that includes virtual

cluster switching capabilities, transforming data centre networks through innovations that are

optimised for highly virtualised and cloud environments.

Brocade Communications Systems Inc


Single board computer

The PICMG 1.0 full-sized single board computer - PCA-6011

- is designed with the Intel G41 and the ICH7R chipset for

industrial applications.

It is a high-performance quad core SBC with I/O capabil-

ity, supports LGA 775 Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium

Dual-Core and Celeron 400 series processors with FSB up to

1333 MHz and DDR3 800/1066 MHz SDRAM up to 4 GB.

It is capable of software SATA RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 to ensure

high storage performance and data protection.

It has good graphic processing capability through its em-

bedded Intel graphics media accelerator 4500 with shared

memory up to 352 MB. This latest industrial motherboard

provides 2D/3D graphic processing without the need for an

additional graphic card.

There are four SATA2 ports supporting S/W RAID 0, 1, 5,

10, providing high data transmission rates of 300 MBps and

read/write performance. The two serial ports (COM ports) can

be used for device control applications.

Dual gigabit ethernet LANs offer strong networking capability

and support teaming and fail-over function. More I/O interfaces

like ISA, FDD, PS/2 and parallel port are provided to ensure

full backward compatibility.

Advantech Australia Pty Ltd


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OscillatorsCrystek’s CVCO55CC-2850-2950 VCO voltage controlled oscillator oper-

ates from 2850 to 2950 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.3 to 4.7 V.

The VCO features a typical phase noise of -105 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz

offset and has good linearity. Output power is typically +5 dBm.

Input voltage is 5, with a max current consumption of 25 mA. Pull-

ing and pushing are minimised to 2.0 MHz and 1.0 MHz/V. Second

harmonic suppression is -15 dBc typical.

The oscillator is suitable for applications such as digital radio equip-

ment, fixed wireless access, satellite communications systems and

base stations.

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Short burst data modemThe Quake Q9602 Iridium SBD modem is now available, to integrate into applications requiring tracking/telemetry over satellite. The satellite data transceiver is a full-duplex, short-burst data (SBD) modem designed for em-bedded applications for remote asset tracking and monitoring solutions, leveraging Iridium’s global coverage and low-latency, two-way data links. The modem is 69% smaller, 74% l ight-er and uses less power than the Ir idium 9601 SBD modem, which it replaces. It also has one input for both GPS and Iridium SBD.M2M Connectivity


Power amplifiersCree has developed five GaN HEMT MMIC amplifiers that increase the range of frequencies available to X-band.

The CMLA2540001D introduces what is claimed to be the first commercially available GaN HEMT low-noise amplifier MMIC. The

device operates over the 2.5 to 4 GHz band with small-signal gain of 28 dB and input/output return losses of greater than 10 dB.

At an operating voltage of 24, the device has a noise figure better than 2 dB over the entire frequency range, with a typical

value of 1.7 dB. Input/output third order intercept points are 12 and 38 dBm.

These features make this MMIC suitable for a robust LNA with improved linearity and input power handling for radar and

other S-band applications.

Designated the CMPA2060025D, this MMIC power amplifier delivers about 25 W from 2 to 6 GHz, improving on the perfor-

mance and extending the frequency coverage of the company’s CMPA2560025D series down to 2.0 GHz. Power gain over the

band is 17 dB with input/output return losses of better than 7 dB.

The MMIC shows good power added efficiency of typically 35% over the entire frequency range and is suitable for homeland

defence and electronic warfare applications.

The CMPA2735075D high-power amplifier provides 75 W with a typical PAE of 60% over an instant bandwidth of 2.7 to

3.5 GHz. Suitable for civil and military radars that require significant power, gain and efficiency within a small footprint, the device

is one of the smallest MMIC high-power amplifiers covering this bandwidth. The amplifier operates with a supply voltage of 28

with 20 dB of gain (typical) and is matched to 50 Ω input/output, requiring minimal off-chip bias bypassing.

The CMPA5585025D provides more than 25 W output over the 5 to 8 GHz band and is suitable for applications in point-to-

point radios, satcom, test instrumentation and EMC amplifiers. The MMIC device provides 20 dB power gain with typical power

added efficiencies of greater than 38%.

The CMPA801B025D MMIC power amplifier covers the 8 to 11 GHz frequency range with a typical output power capability of

25 W. This MMIC has applications in satellite communications and a variety of civilian and military radar applications.

The device features 18 dB of power gain with typical power added efficiencies of 35%.

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Mini-ITX systemThe CMI300-890 mini-ITX system with a 1.66 GHz Atom

N455 CPU is supplied with the iBASE MI890 mini-ITX

motherboard and features 2 GB of SO-DIMM memory

and an Intel GMA 3150 (graphics media accelerator).

This mini computing system features 160 GB of HDD

storage and is bundled with a 60 W power adapter and

wall-mount brackets.

The rear-panel I/O ports offer 4 x USB, 4 x COM, VGA,

dual RJ45 and a DC-in jack, while the front of the chas-

sis includes an HDD status LED bar, power button with

LED indicator and a dual USB port for ease of access.

The system is sleek, fanless and RoHS compliant.



LED driver ICsZMD has released two devices to complement its family

of LED driver integrated circuits.

The ZLED7020 and the ZLED7030 LED oper-

ate at up to 98% efficiency. They feature dimming

over a 1200:1 range and can drive LEDs with up to

1.2 A from a power supply to 40 V.

The ZLED7030, specifically, offers a 2/3-step dimming

switch with three configurable options eliminating the need

for an external dimmer control.

The devices include the 40 V switching transistor on

chip and offer high-side current sensing. They require

only a current-sense resistor, a diode, an inductor and a

capacitor for a complete driver. Built-in safeguards protect

high-current and high-brightness LEDs with thermal shut-

down, open-circuit and short-circuit protection.

Due to their output current capabilities, the ZLED7020

and ZLED7030 support the new high brightness and high

current LEDs from major LED manufacturers without adding

an additional MOSFET to the application circuit.

Soanar Limited


Rugged panel PC

The panel computer DC2 is the first complete system with

capacitive touch from MEN. Being fanless and maintenance

free it is suitable for mobile applications. Typical ranges of

application include displays in train driver cabins, buses or

agricultural machines as well as information panels in vehicles

or at stations.

The device is equipped with a 10.4″ LCD TFT display with

a 4:3 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. The

touch panel has a response time of about 25 ms.

The computer is controlled via an Intel Atom XL Z520PT

processor with a frequency of up to 1.33 GHz and a power

consumption of 12 W. 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM memory and a

2 GB microSD card provide memory.

Standard I/O comprises two fast ethernet and two USB

ports as well as four binary inputs via the 10-pin power supply

connector. The ethernet interfaces have switch functionality to

provide connection to subsequent intelligent displays. A tem-

perature sensor is provided to monitor and control the display.

The unit’s control electronics are directly attached to the back of

the display, hence customised screen sizes or aspect ratios can

be used. Further options like using M12 connectors, changing

the processor, connecting additional interfaces, a GPS adapter

or HD audio can be performed. A MiniPCI Express card slot

with an external antenna can be used for wireless functions like

Wi-Fi, WIMAX, GSM/GPRS and UMTS. The device is equipped

with a 9 to 36 V wide-range power supply and can operate in

a -40 to +70°C environment (+85°C for 10 min).

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Packet processor bladeKontron has unveiled the 40 GbE ATCA packet processor

blade AT8242 designed with two Octeon II cnMIPS64

multicore processors from Cavium Networks.

This is the third generation of Kontron products

based on the Octeon family of multicore processors.

The processor manages complex networking functions

of future converged voice, video and data traffic over IP-based networks.

It features two Octeon II CN6880 processors, each one integrating 32

enhanced cnMIPS64 v2 cores with up to 48 GHz of 64-bit computing

power in a single chip.

It also combines over 85 L3-L7 application acceleration engines,

virtualisation features, 100 Gbps of connectivity and a new real-time

power optimiser that adjusts power depending on the application-level

processing requirement.

Users can use the blade in combination with the 14-slot ATCA plat-

forms OM9141-40G and/or OM9141-10G, featuring switch management

software and up to four times the I/O switching bandwidth than the

previous platform generation.

The device is designed for versatility and can be used in many core

and edge network applications, particularly packet data network gateways,

serving gateways and mobility management entity network elements found

in the 4G LTE evolved packet core.

Kontron Australia Pty Ltd


Chip capacitor arraysKemet has expanded its ceramic chip capacitor array range with

a two-capacitor array in EIA 0508 case size, available for both com-

mercial and motor vehicle-grade applications in C0G and X7R dielectrics.

The array is a passive technology where multiple capacitor elements are integrated

into one common monolithic structure. The technology allows design engineers to replace

two or four discrete devices with just one. Additionally, arrays consume only a portion of

the space required for standard chips.

The arrays have DC voltage ratings of 10, 16, 25, 50 and 100; capacitance ranging

from 100 pF to .22µF; tolerances of ±5, ±10 and ±20%; non-polar device, minimising

installation concerns; flexible termination option is standard on EIA 0508 case size; 100%

pure matte tin-plated end metallisation allowing good solderability.

Ampec Technologies Pty Ltd


Sine-wave encoderThe Hengstler S21 sine-wave encoder features a wide

operating temperature range of -15 to +120°C and also

has high limiting frequency with good signal quality,

allowing highest peak speeds. With good immunity to interference (EN 61000-4-4,

Class 4) and high functional safety due to signal control

and system monitoring (undervoltage, pollution, disc

damage, end of LED service life) the encoder offers

reliable and consistent data control. It also has high

signal quality through control and error compensation.

Features include: number of pulses = 2048 ppr;

10 mm shaft diameter; protection class IP40; supply

voltage DC 5 V ±10% (SELV); RoHS compatible.

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Single board computerThe KINO-PVN-D4251/D5251 mini-ITX single board computer

features the Intel Atom D425/D525 processor which integrates

the graphics, display and DDR3 memory controller with a pro-

cessor specifically designed for affordable computing.

It is designed with the NVIDIA GEforce GT218-ION that

supports VGA, dual-link DVI-I and HDMI for dual independent

display support. The GT218-ION GPU supports PCI Express

2.0 with a single lane of PCI-E 2.0 traffic.

A video engine, VP4, delivers performance on a dual core

Atom platform, allowing the system to smoothly play high

definition movies while maintaining low CPU usage.

The computer is powered via a 12 V single voltage sup-

ply designed for AT/ATX power and features 2x expan-

sion DDR3 800 MHz SO-DIMM slots that support up to

4 GB and an I/O that includes 8x USB, 2x SATA 3 Gbps, 1x

CFII slot, 1x LPT, 4x COM ports and audio.

There is also an integrated dual LVDS to support 18-bit dual

channel and 24-bit TFT panels, where the 24-bit dual-channel

LVDS can support resolutions up to 1920 x 1080.

ICP Electronics Australia Pty Ltd


Acquisition controller

The DAP 5000a data acquisition controller from

Microstar Laboratories has the combination of a fast

processor with low latency -0.1 ms task time quantum

that allows computation in real time between samples

and on-time response for control applications.

It is supplied with an onboard 233 MHz Pentium

processor with 32 M of DRAM onboard memory.

Using a PCI bus for PC-based platforms, data is

transferred to the PC at high rates - up to 1666 k

samples per second.

The controller provides 14-bit A/D converter resolu-

tion, samples analog inputs at up to 800k samples

per second, updates analog outputs at up to 833 k

samples per second each and has expandable analog

and digital inputs/outputs.

SciTech Pty Ltd


Magnetic encoderaustriamicrosystems has announced the AS5013, a contactless magnetic

encoder IC that monitors the displacement of a magnet incorporated

in a knob relative to its centre position and provides x and y position

information via an I2C interface.

The Hall-sensor IC is used in the EasyPoint module, which consists

of a mechanical stack incorporating a navigation knob, a magnet and

the magnetic encoder IC. Its simple construction and contactless

sensing technology give the module high reliability and is designed

for any kind of 360° navigation input device.

The device is a complete Hall-sensor IC for human-machine interface

applications requiring low power. The single-chip IC includes user-

selectable power-saving modes, five integrated Hall sensing elements

for detecting up to ±2 mm lateral displacement, a high-resolution

analog-to-digital converter, an XY coordinate and motion detection

engine and a smart power management controller.

The XY coordinate registers and magnetic field information for

each Hall-sensor element is transmitted over the I2C interface to the

host processor.

Two interrupt modes are provided - motion detect and data ready,

and two operating modes - idle, with less than 3 µA current con-

sumption and low, with selectable readout rate. The low-power device

operates over a power supply range of 2.7 to 3.6 V and down to a

1.7 V peripheral supply voltage.

Specified over an operating temperature of -20 to +80°C, the AS5013

Hall-sensor IC operates from a 3.3 V power supply and is offered in

a 16-pin 4 x 4 x 0.55 mm QFN package. The EasyPoint module is

available in sizes as small as 8 x 8 x 1.5 mm.




More LED coloursOsram has added three colours to its TopLED Black Series 60° beam angle range. A 30° beam angle version is available with all five colours; red, yellow, blue, green and orange. The LEDs are suitable for monochromatic and multicolor displays used in variable message signs such as electronic traffic management road signs and travel information displays in airports, railway and bus stations.The black package of the series reduce reflec-tions and offer high contrast. The 30° version of the green LED offers 7 cd luminance at an operating current of 20 mA.

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Marine panel PCsInterworld Electronics has released the NAVPIXEL NPS1935 series of marine panel PCs.

The NPS1935 is an Intel Celeron M or Core 2 Duo-based panel PC designed specifically

to meet the standards and requirements for marine computing hardware.

A special aluminium alloy casing allows it to resist corrosion from most acids and

alkaline working environments. A 19″ marine LCD featuring high-intensity LED backlights,

1000 cd/m2 sunlight readable brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio and 1280x1024 pixel resolu-

tion allows the series to be easily viewed in high ambient light.

The integrated computer is based on the Intel 945GM chipset and is supplied with a

Celeron M 1.86 GHz processor with 1 GB of DDR2II memory or a Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz

processor with 2 GB of DDR2II memory.

Both models provide mounting for a 2.5″ SATA hard drive and feature rear-mounted I/O

including: secondary VGA and DVI out, 2x LAN, 4x USB, 2x com, audio (line-in, line-out,

mic-in) and PS/2 keyboard and mouse. A 5-wire analog resistive touch screen provides

alternative user input.



Optical-coupled MOSFETRenesas has developed an optical-coupled MOSFET, the

PS7901D-1A, that is claimed to achieve electrical isolation within

the package by using light for signal transmission.

The device is 40% smaller than the PS78 series, while retaining

a guaranteed isolation voltage of 500 rms. The MOSFET combines

low output capacitance and low leakage current making it suitable

for high-frequency signal control in applications such as IC testers.

An optical-coupled MOSFET device combines in a single package

three different elements: on the input side a light-emitting diode

that converts an electrical signal into light, and on the output

side a photo voltaic diode that converts light into an electrical

signal, and an output MOSFET.

The use of light to transmit the signal means that the input and

output sides are isolated from each other electrically. This type

of device is also referred to as a solid state relay. In contrast to

mechanical relays, semiconductor relays are not subject to mal-

function due to worn contacts or contamination by foreign matter.

It has a low output capacitance of 0.75 pF and the MOSFET,

as an output element, uses silicon-on-insulator technology enabling

an output capacitance of 0.75 pF.

The output capacitance is about 25% lower than the 1 pF of

the company’s existing compact-package products. This makes

it possible to suppress signal component leakage and makes

the device suitable for high-frequency operation.

Through optimisation of the gate film structure of the MOSFET,

leakage current is reduced by 70%, from 100 to 30 pA. This

contributes to equipment with high measuring precision.

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Satellite modemThe Quake Global Q-Pro satellite data

modem is a portable, self-contained global

communication and navigation system. The

small, rugged, environmentally sealed (IP67)

module contains programmable features

that allow developers and integrators to

tailor their communications.

The standard device delivers two-way

communication through the ORBCOMM

or Iridium and terrestrial GSM networks. For location and navigational

applications, the Q-Pro is equipped with a 50-channel GPS system.

The Quake Q-Pro incorporates an application programming interface

allowing developers to use its functions to create customised onboard

applications. Other features include options for inputs/outputs, added

memory, CANbus and antenna detection.

The system offers a self-contained flexible solution designed for mul-

tiple applications. It can retrieve data automatically from remote sites

and can be used to monitor and manage mobile assets such as trucks,

ships and containers.

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System host boardKontron has introduced the PICMG 1.3 system host board

PCI-761, a slot card-sized industrial server board,

equipped with the Intel Q57 Express chipset.

The board delivers server performance with intelligent security

features, inexpensive system administration and I/O-technology in

the smallest possible space.

The device offers high scalability from the Intel Core i3 processor up to

the Core i7 processor with four 3.06 GHz cores and up to 8 GB DDR3-1333

memory for maximum server performance and bandwidth.

Intel AMT and TPM technology provides vPro capable management and security en-

hancements that simplify administration of systems based on the PICMG 1.3 system PCI-761.

With AMT 6.0, tasks such as installation and maintenance of operating systems, BIOS

configuration and hardware diagnosis can be carried out remotely over the network without

the need for additional remote management hardware.

With Trusted Execution Technology and the onboard Trusted Platform Module, the device

provides high system security, due to the hardware encryption of all transmitted data.

With its LGA 1156 socket, supports both Core i3/i5/i7 processors and the Pen-

tium processors and offers a feature set with 1333 MHz front-side bus, up to 8 GB

of fast DDR3-1066/1333 SDRAM and a wide range of interfaces: 1 x PCIe x16

(PEG), 1 x PCIe x4 (also configurable as 4 x PCIe x1), 4 x PCI to the backplane,

6 x 300 Mbps SATA II (2 x via the backplane) with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functionality, 2 x

10/100/1000 Base-T ethernet, 12 x USB 2.0 (4 via the backplane), one parallel and two serial

interfaces (1x RS232/422/485, 1x RS232) plus HD audio codec.



Electrolytic capacitors

Samxon’s MPL series of polymer aluminium

electrolytic capacitors is suitable for low ESR,

high-capacitance applications.

Using innovative design and manufacturing

processes, the series provides a high level

of performance allowing circuit designers to

achieve good noise suppression, ripple

absorption and output smoothing in power

management.

The resin moulded case structure uses

multilayer aluminium foil for the anode and

a solid conductive polymer for the cathode.



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Network camerasFive-megapixel fixed dome network cameras, with precise iris

control for optimal image clarity and H.264 compression are

now available.

The indoor AXIS P3367-V network camera and the outdoor-

ready AXIS P3367-VE model, both vandal resistant, are suitable

for any application that requires video surveillance coverage of

a large area or extremely high image detail in a limited area.

The day and night fixed domes deliver video at 12 frames

per second and support HDTV 1080p video at 30 frames per

second. To help minimise bandwidth and storage needs, the

cameras feature H.264 video compression, digital pan/tilt/zoom

capabilities and multi-view streaming, which enables cropped

areas of interest to be streamed simultaneously instead of the

full view. The P3367-V/-VE can be installed quickly through the

combination of smart features such as remote zoom for adjust-

ing the angle of view over the network and remote focus that

eliminates the need for manual focusing.

With Power over Ethernet support, only one network cable is

required to carry both power and data.

Two compact variants are available. The indoor vandal-

resistant AXIS P3367-V and the outdoor-ready vandal-resistant

AXIS P3367-VE. The latter model, that offers an impact-resistant

IK10-, IP66- and NEMA 4X-rated casing, requires no additional

protection for installation outdoors.

Axis Communications Pty Ltd


IR camerasThe WZ series of integrated IR bullet and dome cameras from Bosch

Security provide surveillance in any lighting condition.

The cameras offer resolutions up to 540 TVL and night-vision imaging

up to a distance of 45 m.

Integrated active infrared illumination delivers low-noise images at

night to minimise video storage requirements. The photocell-controlled

LEDs provide accurate on/off switching for optimum performance and

energy efficiency.

At the top of the range, the WZ-20 delivers 540 TVL high-resolution

imaging and a 5 to 50 mm varifocal auto-iris IR-corrected lens that

delivers the same sharp image quality day or night. With 30 high-power

LEDs, the infrared capability provides night vision up to 45 m.

The WZ-18 features a 2.8 to 12 mm varifocal auto-iris lens and a

dual-window IR-cut and IR-pass filter for vivid colour during the day.

The WZ-16 includes a 3.8 to 9.5 mm varifocal lens with mechanical

filter for accurate daytime colour. Both cameras deliver night vision up

to 20 m. In addition, the WZ-14 has a 4 mm fixed lens and infrared

capabilities up to 15 m.

The WZ-45 integrated IR dome camera uses a 540 TVL mechanical

filter CCD and 18 LEDs for daytime colour and 18 m of active infrared

night vision.

Bosch Security Systems Pty Ltd


Integration platform

ATCA platform integration services that can create

customised ATCA platforms to meet the application-

specific needs of telecom equipment manufacturers

and network solution providers are now available.

The Advantech ATCA platform integration service

uses blade and platform technology as well as third-

party hardware and software.

The company works closely with a global ecosystem

network of hardware and software vendors, including

chipset, board, chassis, operation system and mid-

dleware in addition to its own product development.

Ecosystem partners are selected based on project,

technology, logistic and geographic requirements.

This same ecosystem will be used and extended by

the platform team to provide optimised user-specific

solutions.

The service will allow users to face the challenges of

converging networks and increasing bandwidth demand.

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USB flash driveTranscend Information’s JetFlash 700 USB

flash drive with next-generation SuperSpeed

USB 3.0 has data transfer rates of up to

70MB/s - nearly twice the read speed,

compared with Hi-Speed USB 2.0.

Features include: Transcend Elite data

management software for data backup,

recovery and synchronisation; users can

use it to check emails from any compatible

computer, and as a key to automatically log

on to website accounts; compatible with

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and Hi-Speed USB

2.0; plug and play installation with LED

usage status indicator and it requires no

external power or battery.

It is available in 8, 16, and 32 GB ca-

pacities.

Synnex Australia Pty Ltd


Waterproof mouse

The EK-SM series fully sealed mouse, for medical,

laboratory and industrial environments, is a waterproof

two-button device with a centre scroll function sensor.

A large, ergonomic design ensures a comfortable

feel and responsive click controls and it complies

with IP68 standards and is resistant to dirt, debris and

water. Its smooth surface can be repeatedly cleaned

with hospital-grade disinfectants making it suitable for

infection-control environments.

The mouse is supplied with a plug-and-play USB

interface that does not require any software or driver

installation and is compatible with all Windows and

Mac operating systems and meets CE, FCC and ROHS

standards. Both black and white models are available.



USB to UART/FIFO interfaceFuture Technology Devices International has further strengthened its range of USB

interface IC products with the release of the FT232H USB2.0 high-speed device.

This single-channel USB to UART/FIFO interface can be configured via EE-

PROM to use a variety of different serial or parallel interfaces. Bundled with the

company’s USB device drivers, this solution enables engineers to add high-speed

USB connectivity into new and legacy peripheral designs with a minimum of

design and support effort.

In addition, the associated UM232H evaluation module allows engineers to

quickly prototype and test the FT232H’s suitability for incorporation into new

system designs.

This USB device controller contains USB, serial and parallel protocol engines,

eliminating any requirement for USB-specific firmware development. The device supports IO interface levels of 3.3 V with 5 V tolerant inputs, making

it suitable for connection to a wide variety of logic, MPUs and FPGAs.

As well as supporting asynchronous serial (UART) interfacing, it also supports interface to many synchronous IOs such as SPI, I2C, JTAG and

FPGA programming interfaces, via its inbuilt multiprotocol synchronous serial engine that can communicate at speeds of up to 30 Mbps. In addi-

tion, MPSSE can be used by design engineers to implement their own synchronous serial bus protocols.

Incorporated as an interface option into the FT232H is the FT1248 bus - a synchronous, half-duplex serial/parallel interface capable of commu-

nicating with external logic at data rates of up to 30 MBps.

The unusual feature of the FT1248 bus is its ability to trade off bandwidth against the number of physical data lines (one, two, four or eight)

available to connect the FT232H to external logic to provide optimum flexibility to the system designer.

Integrated 1.8 and 3.3 V low drop-out voltage regulators reduce external component requirements, while the 1 KB transmitter and receiver data

buffers coupled with USB2.0 high-speed technology offer greatly improved data throughput and reduced latency response times compared with

existing USB2.0-compliant, full-speed products.

Royalty-free drivers for Windows, Linux, MAC and WinCE operating systems are available to download from the FTDI website.

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CAN network router

Peak-System has introduced the PCAN-

Router Pro linking the data traffic from up to four

high-speed CAN buses. A virtual fifth CAN channel is

used for recording data traffic to a CompactFlash card.

As well as pure forwarding, the CAN data can be

processed, manipulated and, for example, filtered in

a number of different ways. Various maths and logic

functions are available; characteristic curves can also

be created. The behaviour of the PCAN-Router Pro can

be configured using Windows. Completed configura-

tions are then transferred onto the router via CAN.

The use in heterogeneous CAN networks is enabled

by different CAN transceiver modules (high-speed,

low-speed, single-wire CAN), which can be inserted

on request for each CAN channel.

For energy saving the device can be put into a

sleep mode and reactivated by the wake-up function.

There are three possibilities to do so: by CAN, by

external line or by the integrated, battery-buffered,

real-time clock.



Infrared camerasT-series models from FLIR Systems are claimed to give a greater choice

for professional thermographers with T620/T640 cameras having the highest

307,200 (640 x 480) infrared pixel resolution available plus new features.

The cameras combine high-resolution imaging with flexible ergonomics, a

large 4.3″ touch screen and viewfinder, Wi-Fi connectivity to iPhone and iPad,

8x digital zoom, a 5 MP visible light digital camera and analysis features.

The T335/365 and T425 cameras have infrared resolution options to

76,800 pixels (320 x 240). The cameras also get Wi-Fi connectivity, 3.5″ touch screen, rotating lens ergonomics, P-i-P and thermal fusion overlays.

Now available with an ergonomic rotating optical block with interchangeable lenses, the T640 and T620 can tilt up or down along its 120° range

of motion while keeping the touch-screen display in front of the user.

The cameras are MeterLink enabled to ensure electrical load readings.

Key features include: 307,200 pixel (640 x 480) resolution; 5 MP visible light camera with lamp; 4.3″ bright touch-screen LCD; Wi-Fi connectivity

to iPad/iPhone FLIR WebViewer app; Bluetooth to MeterLink, smartphone and PC devices; temperature calibration standard at 650°C; thermal sen-

sitivity of 0.05°C at 30°C; 4x digital zoom; voice, text, sketch and draw-direct annotation; P-i-P and fusion to superimpose thermal images; MPEG4

non-radiometric IR or daylight video recording to SD card; real-time video frame rate.

Key T335/365 features include: 76,800 pixel (320 x 240) resolution; thermal sensitivity of 0.05°C at 30°C; 3.1 MP visible light camera with lamp;

temperature calibration standard at 650°C; difference temperature function; 4x digital zoom; wide variety of lens options; 3.5″ touch-screen LCD;

voice comments of 60 s per image; picture-in-picture to superimpose thermal images; standard JPEG image with full temperature data; QuickReport

analysis and reporting software; standard NTSC video output.

FLIR Systems Australia Pty Ltd


Modelling softwareThe latest version of SimDriveline has been released.

The package helps simplify the integration of other physical do-

mains into drivetrain models, including thermal losses in geartrains,

electrical solenoids and hydraulically actuated clutches. It is based

on the MathWorks Simscape technology and helps engineers model

and simulate mechanical systems in Simulink for a variety of motor

vehicle, aerospace, defence and industrial applications.

With this latest package, teams can model simple and complex

systems in one environment more easily than with signal-based or

input/output-based methods. Enhancements to SimDriveline include

gear loss models that capture meshing and viscous losses for effi-

ciency studies and more accurate and efficient simulation for systems

involving multiple, simultaneous clutch events.

The software is based on Simscape, so that teams can connect

directly to other physical modelling libraries and use other simulation

capabilities, such as data logging and Simscape local solvers. Us-

ing these libraries and capabilities helps engineers spend more time

refining their designs and less time setting up models and tests.

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Thermal imaging camera VarioCAM hr basic is a mobile

thermographic camera for thermal

imaging and measurement. Imag-

es are displayed in an adjustable,

high-resolution colour viewfinder

which simultaneously provides an

overview of the current measuring

conditions.

The device is offered with vari-

ous detector formats and tem-

perature measuring ranges, which

can be extended. It is supplied

with high-quality infrared lenses,

tools of the thermography software suite IRBIS 3 and a

wide range of accessories.

Other features include: uncooled Microbolometer FPA de-

tector with (320 x 240) pixels; spectral range (7.5 to 14) µm;

50/60 Hz frame rate; digital real-time interface (FireWire/IEEE

1394) (optional); adjustable high-resolution colour TFT view-

finder; detachable high-resolution colour display (optional);

rugged, lightweight metal housing (IP54); compact design

for single handed operation; various standard temperature

measuring ranges; rechargeable Li-Ion battery, operating time

3 h; wide-angle, telephoto and close-up lenses available;

image storage on SD-card (up to 4 GB); text annotation

capability; easy handling, numerous automatic functions.

SciTech Pty Ltd


Video capture cardsIEI has released the IVC-T608/4 standard definition software com-

pression capture cards.

The IVC-T608 and IVC-T604 cards are capable of video and

audio output for real-time monitoring in up to two locations.

Using this function, local on-site monitoring can focus on captur-

ing video and audio without the need to operate system control.

A local channel switch can be assigned by the system administra-

tor or via a GPIO module.

Both models support PCI interfaces and offer good power

consumption. The cards feature 4 or 8 channels and are compat-

ible with Windows XP, Windows 7 and Linux operating systems.

The cards are used to transfer analog NTSC/PAL signals to

digital raw data signals. The uncompressed raw data provides

higher video quality without distortion.

The compression transfers data to the PC via a PCI or PCIe

interface, then the CPU compresses the video and stores it on

the hard drive.

The IVC-T608/4 is suitable for real-time video surveillance

applications.

ICP Electronics Australia Pty Ltd


Storage system

A portfolio of products and solutions built on the NetApp

E-series platform has been released to enable users and

partners to tackle new and growing storage requirements.

The platform uses technology gained from the company’s

completed purchase of the Engenio external storage

systems business from LSI Corporation.

The storage system, which is available for OEMs, is a

sixth-generation storage system that delivers performance

for big-bandwidth applications and extreme storage density.

This makes it suitable for environments with massive

amounts of data and computing demands that require

enterprise-class scalability and reliability.

NetApp


Thermal imagers Testo has introduced two thermal imagers, the 876

and the 882. The 876 is the first company imager

designed like a camcorder and the 882 allows easier

and more precise work, with a detector resolution of

320 x 240 pixels.

As the first company thermal imager with a 320 x

240 pixel detector, the 882 claims to provide high detail

and accuracy without the necessity of interchangeable

lenses. Equipped with a 32° lens, it offers the user all

the image details at a single glance, ensuring fast,

uncomplicated and precise work.

Testo Pty Ltd


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Data managementSatellite Vault, a server application and core element of electronics

design data management technology, has been released.

It can be local-, LAN-, WAN- or cloud-hosted and is used to

create secure, fully managed design data repositories (satellite

vaults) that enable collaborative management of electronic design

data across the design, procurement and manufacturing spaces.

It complements Designer 10, a unified electronic product devel-

opment system, by allowing designers and companies to manage

and share their design, and release data easily.

The vaults can be accessed directly from within Designer 10 or

via a standard browser interface by others in the company, such as

manufacturing and procurement managers or any authorised user.

Vaults form the heart of the company’s smart data management

technologies by providing storage, formal revision management

and lifecycle state management. Design content is automatically

validated when released to a vault from Designer, where the gener-

ated content is stored as named revisions that have a definable

lifecycle status.

Along with managed sharing of validated design content and

the potential for business systems integration, the technology

allows designers to re-use design data with full confidence in its

provenance, lifecycle state (suitable for prototype, production, etc)

and where it has been used in existing designs.

Altium Limited


Network unit

NSC Group has released the ETX-203A carrier ethernet

network termination unit.

The device was introduced as a ‘game-changing’ solution

that lowers the CapEx barrier for service providers in the

business services market. The network termination unit is

based on RAD’s in-house developed EtherAccess Carrier

Ethernet ASIC.

NSC Group Pty Ltd


Rugged wireless serverOctagon Systems’ RMB-C2 rugged wireless server for mobile applica-

tions is an industrial-grade server designed for applications where severe

environments and high performance meet. As a member of the Octagon

Systems CORE Systems product line, it tightly integrates the electrical,

thermal and mechanical components into a system.

The device can be used as a central server, a stand-alone CPU or

a remote terminal. A full complement of I/O ports is provided such as

USB, CANbus, VGA, serial, video, audio, odometer and digital I/O ports.

Additional functionality can be implemented using PC/104 or mini PCI

expansion cards.

The high-end power supply addresses the electrical havoc present in

vehicle power systems. It rejects load dumps, repeated transients and

excess voltage. The high density extrusion becomes the heatsink for the

CPU and other heat-producing components.

Environmental sealing minimises dust and moisture entry. The thermal

design and industrial-grade components allow fanless operation over a

wide -40 to 75°C temperature range.

The high shock and vibration ratings make the device suitable for

mining, transport and military environments. The careful circuit design,

component selection, testing and heat dissipation maximise long-term

reliability and minimise downtime.


Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J931 Infrared cameraFLIR has released its i3 infrared camera that is pocket-sized and mul-

tipurpose for building and electrical inspections.

It is designed to suit newcomers to thermography with a simple menu

image store in JPEG format in an SD card.

The camera weighs 340 g and produces instant, point-and-shoot

JPEG infrared imagery. Operators can download and view images and

share them with colleagues or clients. Up to 5000 images can be saved

onto the included MicroSD card and they can be analysed using the

included QuickReport PC software.

The camera measures temperatures up to +250°C and detects tem-

perature differences down to 0.15°C, displayed on the bright 2.8″ LCD.

Specifications include: weight 340 g; battery time 5 h; IR sensor, 60

x 60 pixels; 12.5° FOV; high sensitivity (sensitive to <O.15°C); high-

resolution 2.8″ colour LCD; ergonomic design; accuracy ±2°C.

FLIR Systems Australia Pty Ltd



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Data managementIQ 15.3 aims to overcome the user scalability, application workload and dataset limitations of the current generation of enterprise data warehouse solutions.It has a shared-everything MPP architecture that scales to support real-time access to thousands of users, multiple mixed workloads and large datasets.

It dynamically balances query workloads across nodes on the grid for parallel processing of complex analytics at speeds claimed to be 10 to 100 times faster than traditional data warehouses.Enterprises can run complex analytical models and algorithms within the database, eliminating the need for data mining algorithms inside business logic and accelerating overall performance of complex queries.It also supports the analysis of unstructured data often used in business workflows, such as proprietary document formats, emails and web content and enables fast analysis of unstructured multi-media data within the database, further unifying disparate analysis within a business analytics information platform.Features include: grid-based MPP framework; distributed query processing; ability to group physical servers in a PlexQ grid into virtual clusters to optimise analytic workloads; built-in web services API and Ruby-on-Rails language driver; multimedia API; InfoPrimer module for loading data into Sybase IQ through extract, load, and transform methodology, web-based administration and monitoring interface uses Control Center to simplify operational tasks for DBAs and provides a thin client interface for ease of Sybase IQ administration.Sybase Australia Pty Ltd


Service interfaceshar-port is an addition to the

range that offers service in-

terfaces for ethernet and USB

and makes control units and

industrial computer interfaces

accessible from the outside.

The service interface is suitable for use in switchboard

cabinets, control terminals, conference tables and high-grade

workstations.

The assembly calls for one central fastening nut in a stand-

ardised circular 22 mm panel cutout, which is also used for

all industrial control switches.

The product range comprises service interfaces for 1/10 Gb

ethernet, USB 2.0 and 3.0 Type A.

Harting Pty Ltd


‘Private cloud’Three enhancements to the ReadyNAS Ultra family of systems have been

released. They include mobile apps that connect smartphones and tab-

lets to the systems and the upgrades also include firmware to increase

performance by up to 50%.

Two mobile apps extend stored digital content beyond the desktop to

Apple iOS and Android mobile devices.

This ‘private cloud’ enables easy connections from mobile platforms

to personal music, movies, photos and files stored at home. ReadyNAS

users may download, upload, view and edit their content securely from

across town or across the globe.

The RAIDiator firmware version 4.2.17 increases high-definition video

playback and transfer speeds by more than 50% in Intel NAS performance

toolkit testing. In addition, support for the latest 3 TB hard drives delivers

high storage capacity.

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Data loggersThe EPCOS DataLOG SD data logger is for

EPCOS PFC controllers BR6000-R12/S485

(from V5.0) and BR7000.

The equipment can be used to record and

store all the values measured by the controller.

An SD card with a storage capacity of 1 GB

is included at delivery.

Evaluation software for Windows PCs is also

included and allows the measured values to

be analysed.

The data logger allows the recording of grid

parameters as well as the relevant param-

eters of a PFC system inclusive of switching

sequences and the switching-on time of all

steps as well as the temperature. Depending

on the measuring intervals, the recording time

can be extended to several weeks.

The logger is connected directly to the con-

troller interface via the supplied ethernet cable.

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Chassis supportA 1-slot CompactDAQ chassis that supports wireless, USB and ethernet buses gives

engineers and scientists the portability of a data logger with the performance and flex-

ibility of modular measurements.

The NI cDAQ-9191, cDAQ-9181 and cDAQ-9171 chassis support all C series modules

for the CompactDAQ platform and can be used in conjunction with the existing 4- and

8-slot chassis. With modules designed for almost any sensor, the CompactDAQ platform

eliminates the fixed functionality of traditional sensor measurement systems and gives

engineers and scientists the ability to increase productivity while decreasing overall cost.

New metal enclosures make the chassis more resistant to environmental damage

compared with the previous plastic sleeves. The chassis operates in a temperature range

of 0 to 55°C and can withstand up to 30 g shock and 3 g vibration.

More than 50 measurement-specific modules featuring multiple electrical and sensor

connectivity options can be combined with any chassis to create customised systems

specific to the needs of numerous applications.

Signal streaming delivers high-bandwidth capabilities that make it possible to achieve

sustained high-speed and bidirectional data streams over USB, ethernet and wireless buses.

Zero configuration networking technology simplifies initial set-up, eliminating the need

for IT involvement in network set-up and integration.

DAQmx driver software, included with each CompactDAQ chassis, goes beyond a

basic device driver to deliver claimed increased productivity and performance. With NI-

DAQmx, users can log data for simple experiments or develop a complete test system

in LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, ANSI C/C++ or Visual Studio .NET.

All new CompactDAQ chassis now support the new controller area network C series

module.National Instruments AustraliaContact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L187

Industrial serverThe KISS industrial server family has been expanded with the 4U PCI761.

The 4U rackmount server, with 64-bit Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor and

long-term availability, combines performance density with flexibility via

12 expansion slots.

The server offers broad scalability, from the Core i3 to the Core i7

processor, with up to four 2.8 GHz cores and 8 GB DDR3-1333 RAM.

It also integrates a PICMG 1.3 backplane, which can be populated with

up to 12 full-size PCI and PCI Express expansion cards, for customised

I/O designs.

These features make the device suitable for a broad range of applica-

tions, including asynchronous real-time applications in measurement and

testing technology, image processing and process control, which benefit

from the maximum server performance and bandwidth.

Industrial automation applications also benefit from the expanded feature

set, for example, in control rooms and control centres where the server

can be used with several graphics cards in multi display installations.

It is also suitable for general-purpose computing on graphics processing

units solutions in medical and military technology, simulation applications

and high-end audio processing.

The I/O options provide designers with the opportunity to use several

expansion boards with different bus systems in parallel, simplifying overall

system configuration.

Interfaces for 2x gigabit ethernet, 12x USB 2.0 (2x front, 4x back, 6x

pin header) and 2x COM (1x RS232/422/485, 1x RS232) are available

on the board, granting high connectivity without the need to use ad-

ditional expansions.

Video (DVI-D, VGA) and audio ports (mic-in, line-in, line-out) and PS/2

ports for mouse and keyboard top off the interface offering.

Storage media can be connected via six SATA 2.0 interfaces with

on-board RAID 0/1/5/10 support for especially secure and redundant

data storage. Three 5.25″ bays, a 3.5″ bay as well as a slim-bay (5.25″

wide, 3.5″ high) offer sufficient space for shock-protected hard disks

and hard disk arrays such as the KISS DA series and DVD drives, or

the optional hard disk subsystem KISS Stor with built-in RAID 0, 1, 5

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Grounding connectorHan Ground is a connector series that makes it possible to execute

grounding systems in a pluggable design. The advantage is quick and

error-free commissioning. Potential equalisation lines are still being

permanently connected, however, which is relatively time-consuming

and can be subject to errors. The latest single-pole connectors,

in an IP 65 plastic housing, are designed for stranded wires from

10-35 mm2 and are optionally available in crimp or axial screw termina-

tion. The latter have the advantage that the lines can be connected

without a special tool.

Harting Pty Ltd


Locking connectorsA range of rugged, locking connectors is designed for general industrial multipole power con-

nection where a locking system is essential to prevent accidental disconnection and provide

touch-proof mating. Three ranges are available enabling users to select the most appropriate

connector for any application.

Cliffcon connectors meet the safety requirements of EN60065, IEC348 and IEC1010-1, have

an operating temperature of -20 to +80°C and may be provided as complete cable assemblies.

The 4-pole connector has been designed for high-power applications and is housed in a tough,

touch-proof shell with an easy locking/unlocking mechanism, secure integral cable clamp and

a cable entry gland which may be trimmed to accommodate a wide range of cable diameters

from 6-15 mm. Gold-plated pins ensure connection and for additional safety the connector is

fitted with a leading ground pin which makes first and breaks last.

The connector is available in 250 and 120 V AC versions with a 20 A RMS current rating

and has coded keyways to prevent accidental misconnection. A range of plug terminations is

available including Faston push connectors, screw or solder terminals.

The plugs are available in straight and right-angled versions and the matching sockets are

available for countersunk or self-tapping screw fixing to panels, with horizontal and vertical

PCB mounting versions.

Cliffcon 8-pole connectors have the same features as the 4-pole range while being rated for 250 V AC and 10 A RMS. The plug is right angled

and has vertical PCB and panel-mount matching sockets. An optional protective cover is available for the range.

The Miniature ZC series of plugs and sockets may be specified with two to eight poles with either straight or 90° plug versions. Primarily intended

for low voltage and signal applications the ZC series is rated at 1 A per pin at 48 V DC maximum and provides a multipole connection system.

Cliff Electronics (Australia) Pty Ltd


Plug connectors

The low-profile double-level DFMC/DMC plug con-

nector system allows up to 40 connections to be

established in a small space.

Even when space is extremely restricted, additional

electrical connections can be accommodated for the

increasing demand for information and data.

In conjunction with the space-saving push-in

spring connection, rigid and flexible conductors up to

1.5 mm² can be easily connected.

Depending on the particular application, there is a

standard, screw flange or lock and release version.

When inserting, the lock and release lever system

automatically interlocks the connector with the pin strip.

The THR pin strips DMC from Phoenix Contact

are especially suitable for the fully automatic reflow

soldering process.

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TV adapter

The second generation Push2TV HD TV adapter

(PTV2000) from Netgear is compatible with laptops

featuring both current and next generation Intel Wire-

less Display (WiDi). It enables users to wirelessly

stream digital files and online content stored on

a laptop to their living room TV in full 1080p HD.

The device, with the next generation of Intel WiDi

software provides; full HD 1080p; 30fps video; dual-

band wireless connectivity; extend mode - enables

users to browse the Internet on their laptop and

wirelessly stream a movie to the TV at the same

time; reduced latency - minimises lag time between

the laptop display and TV; expanded graphics card

support - supports laptops with Intel processor

graphics alone or in configuration together with

discrete graphics processors.

Netgear Australia


Right-angle interfaceThe right-angle, one-piece interface is a board-to-board interconnect suitable

for high shock/vibration applications. A reliable connection and the elimina-

tion of bent pins provide an interface with improved quality over elastomers

and other pin and socket systems.

The SIR1 series is designed for power or signal applications with a current

carrying capacity range from 1.4 to 2.8 A per contact at 30°C temperature

rise, dependent on total number of contacts powered. The system has a low

profile of 6 mm and is available in single row with 3, 5, 10 and 15 positions.

The 2.54 mm pitch contacts provide large contact deflection for a flexible

and reliable connection. Also available are optional alignment pins and pick

and place pads for precise placement.

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7-pin connectorsConxall’s Micro-Con-X waterproof connectors are now available

in 4-, 5-, 6- and 7-pin configurations.

The all-plastic connectors are corrosion resistant, non-conductive

and will withstand harsh environments. The devices are IP67 rated

or IP68 when over moulded and correctly mated.

Features include: up to 7 pins in a compact design; 3.0 to

7.5 A per pin depending on configuration.

Clarke & Severn Electronics


Cable assembliesA range of pre-terminated loose tube cable

assemblies, now has up to 48 fibres, and can

be made to virtually any length and connector

combination.

Each end of cable is terminated with a

purpose-built, robust loose tube fan-out kit

which offers good fibre protection during haul-

ing and installation.

There are two styles of fan-out kits available

- mini and ruggedised. Both are available for

multimode and singlemode and feature colour-

coded fan-out tails. The mini fan-out kit has

a very small diameter, making it suitable for

mounting in any enclosure with 20 mm holes.

The ruggedised kit is available for high fibre

counts of up to 48.

The optional protective hauling mechanism

provides extra protection during installation up

to a maximum hauling tension of 50 kg.

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Board-to-cable connectorERNI is expanding its 1.27 mm Blindmate connector

system, MiniMez, with a board-to-cable solution. It uses

the board-to-board MiniMez connectors with thick side

walls to ensure polarised mating without the concern of

housing wall breakage.

It is available as a male connector with PCB termina-

tion and female connector with flat cable IDC termination.

A pin count of up to 100 positions is available and the

integrated ejectors provide secure mating for high vibration

applications and easy disconnection of the connector pair.

The cable guide ensures termination of cable and

eliminates the need for additional strain relief. Users may

choose from the standard pin number of 10, 20, 26, 40,

50, 68, 80 or 100. Other pin numbers are also available.

For pin numbers of 68 or less, users can select the Non-Blindmate

without ejector version as the board-to-cable connector solution. This

retains the cable guide design, is polarised yet occupies less space

and is suitable for normal applications with minimal or no vibration.

For PCB termination of male connector, users can select SMT for

maximum PCB usage or DIP solder for extra mechanical strain relief.

Optionally, a PCB locking clip is available for the SMT termination.

ERNTEC Pty Ltd


Coaxial cableWL Gore has introduced a lighter-weight RG coaxial cable for aircraft

communication and navigation systems, providing weight savings.

When compared with standard RG coaxial cables, the cables

reduce operating costs because they are up to 20% lighter with

a 15% smaller diameter. The cable still meets the electrical and

mechanical requirements of MIL-T-81790 and EN3475-503. The

cables engineered for electrical impedance of 50 and 75 Ω also

exceed the electrical requirements of MIL-C-17G. The cable design

facilitates easier routing and improved abrasion resistance.

Watson Marlow Pty Ltd


Connector strips

Samtec’s high-speed Edge Rate product range now includes

0.5 mm pitch connector strips and a right-angle socket. The

system offers PCB space savings of up to 40% compared

with the first-generation 0.8 mm pitch strips and also features

rugged edge rate contacts.

The 0.5 mm pitch connector strips and right-angle socket

have performance up to 10.5 and 9.5 GHz, and 8.0 and

9.0 GHz. This performance is achieved with the assistance of

its edge rate contact system, which is designed to optimise

signal integrity and control impedance by minimising broadside

coupling and crosstalk.

The strips are a double-row design with up to 150 I/Os, and

are available in stack heights from 7 to 12 mm. The right-angle

socket is also double row with up to 100 I/Os. The system

features a 1 mm contact wipe, which improves the mating

angle tolerance allowing the system to remain robust while

‘zippering’ during mating and unmating.

Samtec ANZ


USB charger kitThe USB multi-charger kit charges a multitude of different phone or

media player devices from any USB port and eliminate the need for a

mains-powered adapter.

It suits just about everything, including PDAs and cameras.

Fifteen adapters are included in the kit, covering these mod-

els: Motorola V998, T191, V66, V3(i); Blackberry; Nokia 8210,

6101; Samsung A228, D800, A460; Sony Ericsson T28, K750;

LG8080, KG800; iPod, Nano and iPhone; Palm T5, Treo, 650, 700,

700 W, 700p.

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Converter systemsConverter systems from GET Engineering transform MIL-

STD-1397C parallel and serial data to standard TCP/IP

ethernet protocol, effectively turning NTDS equipment

into TCP/IP devices that meet NTDS latency standards.

This means that any device can be accessed through

a standard GB ethernet port and it extends the limited

NTDS distance, over legacy copper cables, and allows

secure (non-EMI) connections.

The converters integrate legacy UYK tactical data

processors and peripheral equipment into the Net Centric

‘Open Architecture’ standard.

Hardware configurations are offered in various rugged

enclosures and rack mounted 4U chassis.

Key hardware and maintenance features include

manual or software configuration, with field-programmable

firmware and extensive built-in test options, including

loop back through NTDS interface with LEDs to monitor

interface activity.

Options include CAT-5 wire (copper) or fibre optic

output, short circuit protection and tri-state capability on

NTDS circuits available in one to 16 channel configura-

tions, including a ‘backshell’ option and hot-swappable

components in the 16-channel version.

Unitronix Pty Ltd


PCB connectorsTE Connectivity (TE), formerly Tyco Electronics, has released 0.25 mm pitch flexible

printed circuit connectors (slantingly inserted FPC type).

Fine pitch FPC connectors facilitate more complicated circuit designs on smaller PCBs.

The connector has a box-shaped, back-flip lock actuator and a lower contact point.

With a lock, the connector accommodates a pick and place nozzle, is easy to actuate

and has better printed circuit retention. The box-shaped actuator better protects the

connector and makes it easy to operate.

An important feature of the devices is that they are designed to accept a printed

circuit at an angle rather than horizontally. This enables more flexibility in PCB design.

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High-density connectorCompactPCI serial PICMG CPCI-S.0 is a new, independent base standard that introduces a connector, which enables a much higher signal density and supports even higher transmission frequencies of 12 Gbps and more.In addition, this connector only supports modern point-to-point connections.The G20 reaches a base frequency of 2.53 GHz. The 64-bit CPU uses hyper threading to provide four virtual processor cores. If the processor load is low, Intel’s Turbo Boost technology makes it pos-sible to reach a frequency of 3.2 GHz.

The computer has a CPU-independent microprocessor in the chipset which is based on the Intel active management technology. The microprocessor can be accessed via the network using the integrated ethernet controller.This way, different functions such as reading status information, changing configurations, switching the PC on and off, forwarding or redirecting I/O devices like hard disks, CD-ROM etc (serial over LAN) and remote control via keyboard/video/mouse are possible.The standard I/O at the board front includes two PCIe-driven gigabit-ethernet and two USB 2.0 interfaces as well as two display ports that can also be used as an HDMI or DVI connection using an external adapter. A total of eight PCI Express links is available. At the rear, eight USB, six SATA, a display or HDMI port, five PCI Express x1 and two PEG x8 ports are provided. For extending the functionality of the device, the mezzanine module GM1 is now available. It is used to lead four of the possible eight ethernet interfaces specified in the CompactPCI Serial standard to the backplane. The four interfaces are implemented on Compact-PCI Serial connector P6 which is directly assembled on the GM1. A microSD card can be plugged additionally.

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Laser diode for cameraA high-power fast laser diode from Osram Opto Semiconductors provides

light for the new 3D camera from Swedish manufacturer Fotonic. The diode,

that facilitates range finding of moving objects with good depth resolution

at high-speed video rates, has been developed specifically for 3D cameras.

The laser diode provides high optical power of about 0.5 W, even when

in continuous wave operation. With a wavelength of about 845 nm, the light

is barely visible to the human eye but is well within the sensitivity range of

the camera chip.

The camera superimposes a two-dimensional picture with information on

the range and surface profile of an object. Industrial applications for this type

of system include gauging fluid levels, grading objects according to size or

shape and obtaining reliable stereoscopic information for controlling robot arms.

The laser diode transmits a light pulse that is reflected back from the

target. Each of the 120x160 pixels of the camera chip records the distance

to the object by measuring a respective phase shift compared with the

emitted light pulse.

The precision of this distance measurement and the range of the sensor increase with the modulating

frequency of the light source.

The device is modulated with 44 MHz and, within the range of 0.1 to 7 m, that enables the camera to

measure distances with an accuracy of up to 30 mm.

Osram Australia Pty Ltd


COTS connectorsHarwin’s M80 Mix-Tek miniature connector system with high-performance contacts reduces space and weight in board-to-board, board-to-cable and cable-to-board applications. The system mixes high power and signal contacts in the same secure polarised connection.The rugged connectors are designed for safety-

critical applications and are suitable for harsh envi-ronments where high vibration, shock and extremes of temperature are present.Features include: standard off-the-shelf ver-

sions of the Datamate Mix-Tek range; choice of power only (2-10 contacts) or signal and power combinations (2-12 signal, with 2 or 4 power); vertical PC tail male connectors, with the option of board-mount fixings; female cable connectors for 12 AWG power and 24-28 AWG signal; current rat-ing of 20 A for power contacts, 3 A for signal; fully RoHS compliant and suitable for COTS requirements.Clarke & Severn ElectronicsContact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K087

Cabling systemAFC’s third-generation MTP cabling solution offers density and

low link loss performance while providing an upgrade to 40 and

100 Gigabit circuits.

The product set includes both singlemode (OS2) and

multimode (OM4) MTP and breakout cable assemblies using

bend-tolerant 3 mm round mini cable, high-density cassettes,

LC patching leads with high-density uniboot connectors and

a range of enclosures from 1RU through to 3RU.

The system includes a 96 fibre 1RU solution that is suit-

able in data centre and storage area network environments.

In addition, colour-coded systems are available for clearly

differentiating and identifying different networks, ie, SAN A

and SAN B.

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USB chargingSummit Microelectronics has introduced its fourth-generation programmable battery charger integrated circuit family for single-cell Li-Ion,

Li-Polymer and Li-FePO4 battery packs.

The SMB231, SMB232 and SMB233 are claimed to integrate the largest feature set in the industry, including compatibility with all

relevant industry standards: USB battery charging revision 1.1, USB 2.0/USB3.0, JEITA safety, IEEE1725 and Chinese USB charging. All

three products allow automatic matching between the AC/DC adapter’s current capability and the portable device’s charging requirements.

Tiny packages and minimum external components allow for small board space and reduced solution cost.

The family is suitable for a wide range of portable devices such as digital still cameras, mobile phones, digital camcorders, wireless

headsets, DECT headsets, portable media/MP3 players (PMP), portable GPS navigation equipment and portable game consoles/controllers.

They simplify system designs by eliminating a number of external components and software requirements.

The devices incorporate Summit’s CurrentPath functionality to allow independent output current paths for the system and the bat-

tery, allowing the system to turn on with a missing or deeply discharged battery. This charging configuration reduces the charge and

discharge cycles on the battery, extending its operating life.

The functionality also allows accurate charge termination, since the devices can detect the current flowing into the battery vs traditional

solutions that can only detect the combined current for battery and system. The devices also include input current limit which allows

USB500/100, USB900/150 or AC/DC operation (300 - 1500 mA).

An additional option is also available for not limiting input current, supporting high system current levels directly from the input

power source, even when the battery is not present.

The packs incorporate automatic power source detection, adhering to the latest USB battery charging specification 1.1. The

SMB231/2/3 devices can also detect non-USB compliant wall adapters. An automatic input current limit capability detects the maxi-

mum current capability of the AC/DC adapter and automatically programs the devices’ input current limit accordingly.

All devices adhere to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association safety guidelines, by preventing high charging

voltage and/or current levels during certain low- and high-temperature ranges.

They operate with an input range from +3.7 to +6.2 V and safely withstand continuous input over-voltage up to +20 V (non-operating),

while protecting downstream circuitry.

Allyanz Pty LtdContact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J620

2500 W power converterThe C4700 series of 2500 W DC/DC converters from Schaefer uses

industrial-grade components for the most extreme environments in industries

such as railway controls and communications equipment (onboard and

trackside), military applications, alternative-energy applications, transporta-

tion and process control systems.

The series features a range of over 200 standard models, with modifica-

tions available. Nine standard DC input voltage options span a range from

10-800 VDC. AC input models offer either 1-phase or 3-phase options as

well as battery-charging models.

Single outputs are available in 12 standard ranges encompassing 4.5-

400 VDC. All outputs are adjustable and fully regulated to 0.2% or better

(load) and 0.1% (line).

DC/DC and AC/DC models have remote sense capability. The series has

protection circuitry and efficiencies are up to 95%. Operating temperature

is -20 to +75°C, with -40 to +75°C as an option.

Options include decoupling diodes for parallel/redundant operation,

further mechanical ruggedisation, inhibit, power fail/DC-OK alarms, system

reset and programming/monitoring functions.

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No-Break DC power range

with SNMP

Innovative Energies uses SNMP (simple network

management protocol) with its No-Break DC range

of battery chargers and power supplies.

SNMP has been designed to more easily manage a diverse

set of networked equipment.

This protocol is commonly used to manage backup power

supplies in major projects such as environmental monitor-

ing, energy distribution systems, emergency radio networks,

backup lighting systems, wastewater plants and CCTV security

camera monitoring.

It allows remote (off-site) monitoring and control of power

supplies in real time through an SNMP manager that has

GUI software allowing users to interact and manage their

power supply functions.

Using the ethernet port, users can access a web-based

server on the power supply unit that enables battery status,

output voltage, battery and load current, temperature and also

control of the battery condition test function to be monitored.

Using SNMP, the server sends out alerts (traps) when set

fault conditions in the power supply are triggered. These traps

are interpreted by the SNMP monitoring software, which can

be programmed to send emails, SMS text alerts or log events.

SNMP is currently available with the company’s ‘I’ and ‘L’

series across the SR100, 250, 500 and 750 range of 100-750

W power supply units.

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Inverter platformThe SKiiPRACK high-power converter/inverter platform for industrial applications, including

AC/DC drives, wind power, industrial power supplies and power conversion applications,

is configurable for power ratings ranging from 150 kVA to 3 MVA.

With a power density of more than 12 kVA/litre, it is said to be 25% more compact than

other devices. A single 3 MVA three-phase inverter or 1.5 MVA three-phase four-quadrant

converter can be installed into a standard 600 x 600 x 2000 mm cabinet.

Larger configurations such as a 3 MVA four-quadrant converter can be realised by

mounting the unit side by side in a larger cabinet.

The modular block assembly is available in different versions which are connected together

to configure a complete converter/inverter to the user’s requirement.

Each phase assembly comprises a water-cooled cooling plate, one or two intelligent

power modules, snubbers, a capacitor bank and a low-inductance DC bus bar housed in

a rigid mechanical frame with a sliding mechanism for ease of servicing.

A variety of phase assembly configurations is available. For example, a singular-phase as-

sembly can contain four units to make a three-phase inverter plus brake chopper at 450 kVA.

Alternatively, at the high end of the power scale, one-phase assembly can contain two units connected in parallel to form one phase

of a 3 MVA inverter, with three of these phase assemblies mounted in one cabinet forming a complete three-phase converter/inverter.

A choice of either electrolytic capacitors, or polypropylene capacitors for long lifetime, is available.

Semikron Pty Ltd


Battery monitorThe BMS-001 is a battery monitor that continuously monitors 12 V

lead acid batteries, acting as a ‘fuel gauge’, to estimate the state

of charge and time remaining to discharge.

Clear visual management is achieved through a large LCD

screen, with a backlight for night viewing, which displays a range of

information including volts, amps, state of charge as a percentage,

total charge/discharge cycles and remaining battery life.

The device gives real-time information about the health of the

battery by monitoring the total charge/discharge and will warn

when the battery voltage is low.

The monitor makes an accurate estimate of the state of charge

and allows the user to determine when a battery should be re-

placed or recharged.

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Multi-range DC powerThe PSW-Series is a single output multi-range pro-

grammable switching DC power supply covering a

power range up to 1080 W.

The series of products includes six models with the

combination of 30 and 80 V and 360, 720 and 1080 W

maximum output. The multi-range feature allows flexible

and efficient configuration of voltage and current within

the rated power range. As the series can be connected

in series for a maximum of two units or in parallel for

a maximum of three units, the capability of connecting

multiple PSW units for higher voltage or higher current

output provides a broad coverage of applications.

The series is a regulated switching DC power supplies

with high voltage and high current output. It operates in

constant current mode or constant voltage mode within

a wide operating range limited by the output power.

The adjustable slew rate of the series allows users

to set for either output voltage or output current, a

specific rise time at the low- to high-level transition and

a specific fall time at the high to low level transition.

The output on/off delay feature enables the setting

of a specific time delay for output on and off. This is

useful when multiple PSW units are used to generate

various outputs with specific on/off time relations.

A bleed resistor at the power output terminal can

quickly discharge the internal filter capacitors when the

power supply is turned off and the load is disconnected.

The series consists of six models, divided into

three different types covering three power ranges:

Type I (360 W), Type II (720 W), Type III (1080 W);

PSW 30-36 360 W single output with 30 V max

voltage and 36 A max current; PSW 30-72 720 W

single output with 30 V max voltage and 72 A max

current; PSW 30-108 1080 W single output with

30 V max voltage and 108 A max current; PSW 80-

13.5 360 W single output with 80 V max voltage and

13.5 A max current; PSW 80-27 720 W single output

with 80 V max voltage and 27 A max current; PSW

80-40.5 1080 W single output with 80 V max voltage

and 40.5 A max current.

When the power supply is configured that the total

output (current x voltage output) is less than the rated

power output, it functions as a typical constant current

(CC) and constant voltage (CV) power supply.

However, when the power supply is configured such

that the total output power (current x voltage output)

exceeds the rated power output, the effective output

is limited to the operation area of the unit.

The series has adjustable slew rates for the level

transition of both current and voltage.

TekMark Australia Pty Ltd


Inverter/

charger

The 5-in-1 jump starter-

inverter-charger-compres-

sor-work light has a set

of features for many dif-

ferent uses. It has two

insulated battery clamps

for all jumpstarting needs,

on the front panel are 2 x 12 VDC cigarette lighter sockets for operating

12 V appliances, a 5 x LED powered work light and two dial indicators for

air pressure and charge status.

One of the most useful additions to this unit is the 260 psi air compressor,

useful for a flat tyre. The air compressor is fitted to a 600 mm tube with

tyre valve stem adapter and the pressure is indicated in kg/cm² and Lb/in².

The 400 W inverter gives 240 VAC mains for charging a laptop or other

devices.

Jaycar Electronics Pty Ltd


Switch mode powerAutomated Control Engineering

and FEAS have introduced the

SNT8024 switch mode DC power

supply, suitable for harsh industrial

environments.

The device has a nominal output

voltage of 24 VDC and the short-circuit

proof output of this model can be adjusted

from 22.5 to 30.0 VDC, with a nominal output

current of 3.0 A.

The supply can be installed onto DIN rail or via

panel mounting.

Specifications include: output separated according to VDE 0551;

extra-low safety potential PELV (EN 60204), SELV (EN 60950);

overload and open circuit protected; short circuit proof; operating

status shown by LED; parallel connection possible; output protected

against polarity reversal; suitable for the tropics - epoxy resin casted;

safety to VDE, EN, UL, CSA.

Automated Control Engineering





Wind power supplyAn intelligent, energy-saving power

supply especially for use in wind

energy equipment is now available.

The semi-potted device with an

efficiency rating of 93% is designed

for high shock and vibration loads

and a long service life of nearly

20 years with a MTBF of 800,000 h.

A key feature is that this is said

to be the first power supply that can

be connected directly to the generator voltage without need for

an intermediate transformer. Optical indicators display the status

and condition of the unit. Since it tracks dynamic loads, it can

be operated continuously even under high load conditions. This

makes reserves of from 30 to 50% no longer needed.

Special sensors in combination with a microcontroller continu-

ously monitor wear factors in the supply such as temperature,

overload, faults and other conditions. Intelligent evaluation of

these parameters then gives the user an overview of the status

of the unit for implementing maintenance.

Coloured LEDs in traffic light colours provide the user with

continuous information about the current load level, the ‘stress

level’ as well as the lifetime, a forecast of remaining life ex-

pectancy. The indicators are bright enough to be seen from

several metres away.

For the first time ever, says the company, the usual

three-phase transformer used in wind power equipment can

be dispensed with. Its broad input range of 380 - 690 V

allows the switched-mode power supply to be connected directly

to the generator voltage of the turbine.

Balluff-Leuze Pty Ltd


Switching powerThe Cincon CFM101S series of high-density/high-efficiency

switching power supplies is available in a compact open-

frame package with active power factor correction and

convection cooled operation.

The series features universal AC input (90-264 VAC);

high efficiency operation up to 89%; active power factor

correction for EN61000-3-2 Class D compliance; adjust-

able single output voltages ranging from 12 to 48 DC;

0 to 70°C operating temperature; full load convection-cooled

operation up to 40°C; and reliability greater than 200k h.

The series is qualified for Class B emissions and is safety

approved to UL/cUL 60950-1, TUV EN60950-1 standards

and bears the CE mark.



Power adapters A series of 3 W ultra high-efficiency, wall-mount, AC-DC power adapters that meet the international efficiency Level V standard is now available.

The DCH3 series also complies with the Tier 2 energy-related products (ErP) requirements of Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.

The devices have a universal 100 to 254 VAC input and generate a regulated 5 VDC output, capable of delivering 0.55 A. The adapters are primarily intended for recharging low-power, portable consumer electronic devices such as mobile phones and digital cameras.

There is a choice of six models; three are fitted with mini-USB 2.0 output connectors and three are fitted with micro-USB 2.0 con-nectors that are used extensively by many of the world’s mobile phone manufacturers.

Each category is available with a choice of three different AC input plugs, to suit the region of the world in which they are intended to be used.

They produce a constant voltage, constant current output and have a low safety ground leakage current of 10 µA. Protection against fault conditions includes latching overvoltage, output short-circuit with auto recover and overload limitation to less than 0.8 A.

The adapters feature a built-in CISPR 22 class B EMI filter and meet the EN55022 class B, FCC Class B and EMC89/336/EEC standards for EMI, as well as the EN55082-1 standard for electro-magnetic susceptibility.

Emerson Network PowerContact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K052




DC power suppliesThe SM3300 series power supplies are

available in four models. The SM18-220

offers 0 to 18 V from 0 to 220 A, the

SM66-AR-110 offers autoranging outputs

from 0 to 33 V at 0 to 110 A or 0 to 66

V over 0 to 55 A, the SM330-AR-22 offers

autoranging outputs from 0 to 165 V at 0 to

22 A or 0 to 330 V over 0 to 11 A while the

SM660-AR-11 delivers autoranging outputs

of 0 to 330 V over 0 to 11 A or 0 to 660 V

at 0 to 5.5 A. Features include protection

against all overload and short-circuit condi-

tions, EMC performance that surpasses CE

requirements - low emission and high immunity - and low output

ripple and spikes from 1.6 mVRMS/8 mVpk.

With a large user display and menu-driven operation, the series

can operate from single- or three-phase supplies (180 to 450 VAC,

48 to 62 Hz).

The supplies feature a standard ethernet interface (LXI, class C),

USB input for exchange of settings and waveforms, plug-and-play

optional interfaces, integrated sequencer for stand-alone automation

or to use as arbitrary waveform generator and digital encoders.

Higher secondary isolation allows series operation to 1200 V.

Available options include high-speed programming and lower

output capacitance, two-quadrant operation to maintain output

voltage regardless of whether output power is positive or nega-

tive and various field-installable interfaces to enable software

control - PROFIBUS, CANBUS, RS232, IEEE488, isolated analog

and master/slave.

Specifications include active power factor correction of 0.99 at

100% load, high efficiency up to 90% at full load, regulation from

5 mV (0 to 100% load step), recovery time 100 µs (50 to 100%

load step), programming speed from 7 ms (10 to 90%) as stand-

ard with 0.3 ms optional, output voltage and current stability from

4.10-5 to 10.10-5, MTBF of 500,000 h and operating temperature

range from -20 to +50°C.



Power supplies

The latest additions to Emerson Network Power’s portfolio of

NPS6x-M series 60 W convection-cooled open-frame AC-DC

power supplies are available. The NPS62-M has a 5 VDC output

and can deliver up to 11 A, while the NPS65-M has a 24 VDC

output and can deliver up to 2.5 A. The output voltage of each

power supply can be adjusted by plus or minus 20%.

These Emerson devices carry a set of worldwide IT equipment

and non-patient contact and non-patient critical medical safety

approvals. They have a safety ground leakage current not exceed-

ing 275 µA when operating from their maximum input voltage.

Both models have a 51 x 102 mm footprint and a height of

26 mm, which makes them suitable for light industrial, instru-

mentation and process systems, as well as in low-power dental

and laboratory equipment.

An optional enclosure kit (LPX50) is available for maximum

protection.

The NPS62-M has a typical full-load efficiency of 80%, while the

NPS65-M achieves 87% and meets a variety of energy-efficiency

standards, including International Efficiency Level V and Energy

Star 2.0, as well as being California Energy Commission compliant.

Both supplies feature a wide universal input voltage range of

90 to 264 AC and are also capable of operating from a 127 to

300 VDC. They have a maximum input power requirement of less

than 74 W and a no-load power consumption of less than 300 mW.

Emerson Network Power





Small office UPSEaton Industries has introduced the 3S UPS (uninter-ruptible power system) specifically for small office/home office and point-of-sale applications. It is an all-in-one UPS, surge suppressor and power

board which can save up to 30% of power consumed by idle peripherals and provides plug-and-play power and surge protection to computers, gaming consoles and audio-video equipment. It is supplied with six Australian 10 A outlets for con-

necting typical computer configurations. Three outlets provide UPS and surge protection for critical loads and three outlets enable surge protection for peripherals.

The UPS also provides telephone line/network surge protection and the compact units fit on or under a desk or can be wall mounted. Eaton Industries Pty LtdContact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J383

Battery testersThe Bitrode CDN series high-voltage battery testers are designed to analyse batteries for

all electric, hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

They test cycles, depth of discharge testing, load and the series is available with a

range of battery parameter testing suites including temperature monitoring, high-impedance

reference electrodes for verifying performance of individual cells; pressure monitoring and

polarity reversal in tackless formation applications. The testers are controlled by Visual

CN software (designed for Windows 95 and Windows NT). This allows the development

of test programs using up to 99 steps of charge, discharge and rest.

In addition, optional ramp charge-discharge modules are available, definable in user-

specified increments with data acquisition available every second.

There are five models within the CDN range with maximum charge/discharge current

ranging from 5-100 to 50-1000 A.

Westek Electronics Pty Ltd


Solar invertersPV grid feed inverters now join Solar Energy Australia’s range. The GS

Series is built in a compact, lightweight package, no bigger than a mini

desktop PC and designed for quick and easy installation. An IP65 rating

enables outdoor mounting.

Communication and multiple monitor solutions are available making

the series user friendly with real time and logged data for the energy

conscious. RS485, RS323, wireless, ethernet and Bluetooth are available.

With an output rating of 1.5 to 4 kW they are suitable for domestic

and small commercial installations, with parallel operation of multiple

units for larger installations. They use an maximum power point tracker

for efficient use of the PV power systems.

An LCD allows monitoring of the instant power, voltage and frequency

of the inverter, making commissioning fast and easy. It can also display

any fault conditions on the rest of the rest of the system.

The units are compliant with AS/NZS 4777 Grid connection of en-

ergy systems via inverters” and AS/NZS 3100: 2002 Approval and test

specification - general requirements for electrical equipment, and are

C-tick approved.

Solar Energy Australia





Power analyserThe WT1800 precision power analyser is

the latest addition to Yokogawa's range

of digital power measuring instruments.

Replacing the WT1600, the WT1800

offers measurement functions that ben-

efit engineers with electrical power and

efficiency measurements in a range of

industries from inverter and drive design

to alternative energy systems.

The analyser can perform up to six

power input measurements, which makes it possible to perform efficiency tests between the input and output of

products such as inverters.

With its high-resolution 8.4″ XGA display, the instrument is simple to set up and can display up to 12 different

pages of measurement items in formats such as numeric, waveforms and trends. A vector display is available for

voltage and current phase analysis.

Many of today’s power conversion circuits use energy-saving switching techniques which can cause highly distorted

voltage or current waveforms with high harmonic content. To measure these waveforms accurately, the WT1800 uses

high-resolution 16-bit analog-digital converters with a digitising rate of 2 MS/s.

It has a power measurement bandwidth from DC and 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz. Basic power measurement accuracy is

0.1% of reading plus 0.05% of range.

For electric motor testing applications, it has an evaluation function that offers, in a single unit, measurements of all

the relevant electrical power parameters along with rotational speed, torque, mechanical power, synchronous speed,

slip, motor efficiency and total system efficiency.

A-phase, B-phase and Z-phase input terminals have been added for advanced motor analysis. These terminals’

signals make it possible to detect the rotational direction of the motor as well as the electrical angle measured using

the Z-phase signal.

A programmable digital filter function enhances the capability to remove unnecessary harmonic components and

noise superimposed on signals, such as from an inverter or variable-speed motor drive. This filter can be set inde-

pendently for each input element, from 100 Hz to 100 kHz in 100 Hz increments. An analog filter is also provided for

300 kHz and 1 MHz filtering on each input element.

Harmonic analysis can be carried out up to the 500th order from a 50 or 60 Hz fundamental frequency.

A dual harmonic measurement function makes it possible to simultaneously measure the harmonic content and

perform harmonic analysis on two different sources, such as the input and output of an inverter, variable-speed motor

drive, lighting ballast, uninterruptible power supply or similar devices.

For photovoltaic power generation applications, a maximum peak power tracking measurement is available to

maximise the harvested power generated by photovoltaic cells.

A power integration function is also available which can be used to measure the amount of power sold or purchased

in grid interconnection applications.

An event trigger function is incorporated to capture only a particular event.

Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd





Protecting solar panelsThe standard IEC61730 requires a lightning impulse

test with the standard 1.2/50 µs impulse and the

test must be within tolerances when the solar panel

is connected.

This requires the impulse generator to operate

across a wide load range of solar panel sizes.

The physical dimensions and construction give a

capacitance from 10 to 200 nF.

The MIG1203SOLAR instrument has been designed

with seven ranges to enable solar panels from

30 cm to 2.5 m to be tested.

Test & Measurement Australia


Battery tester The Gold-Plus intelligent battery tester is a 6/12 V lead acid

battery capacity tester with Ah calibration control.

It is designed to test 6 V lead acid batteries from 1.2 to

12 Ah and 12 V batteries from 1.2 to 100 Ah. It displays

battery voltage and current capacity available based on the

battery age, temperature and state of charge.

Ah calibration control enables standby SLA, cyclic GEL

and car flooded batteries to be tested. It can be used for

continuous repeat battery testing and an LED indicator warns

against accidental reverse polarity connection.

Regal Electro



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Intelligent sensorsXtrinsic Sensing Solutions from Freescale has been

introduced to the inventory of element14.

Sensory technology is currently one of the fastest

growing semiconductor sectors. Research firm Gartner

has predicted that the sales of non-optical sensors will

grow to $6.2 billion by 2014 globally.

The sensor series integrates intelligent sensing capa-

bility and precision to enable engineers to develop multi-

functional, intuitive and ultimately, more intelligent devices.

Professionals in the electronics industry can buy the sensors via multiple

channels with no minimum quantity or value and next-day delivery in most

cities in Asia-Pacific. 24/7 customer service telephone support and 24/5

online technical support are also available at http://au.element14.com for

Australia and http://nz.element14.com for New Zealand.

The sensors feature intelligent contextual sensing that enables the

devices to have decision-making capability. This creates and manages

a diverse portfolio of sensors that provides multiple inputs and extracts

maximum quantity of information from the environment.

These multiple sensor types coordinate their data coherently through

modular integration, which allows the right combination of sensor types,

logic and other building blocks to produce smarter and more relevant

data to solve case needs efficiently.

MMA8450QT, a member of the Freescale family, is a smart, low-

power accelerometer that provides 12-bit data with first in, first out to

accomplish complex gesture recognition and position detection. It has

two programmable interrupt pins that allow the independent monitoring

of the two functions.

In addition, this component’s embedded FIFO buffer enables a more

efficient analysis of gestures and user-programmable algorithms. This

function ensures that no data is lost on a shared I2C bus and enables

system level power savings of up to 96% of the total power consump-

tion savings by allowing the applications processor to sleep while data

is logged.

element14


No card sensors

A range of temperature transmitters - the TTM series

- features an analog output that eliminates the need

for specialised RTD PLC input cards. The stainless

steel connections make them particularly suitable for

the food and beverage industries.

The series provides a 4-20 mA output using an

integrated PT100 resistance temperature detector. The

sensors are plug-and-play, and come pre-scaled at 0

to 100°C, 0 to 150°C, -50 to 50°C, or -50 to 150°C.

Turck Australia Pty Ltd


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Wireless position sensorMicromax Sensors & Automation has announced the XYR6000 wireless position

sensor by Honeywell. The device helps improve overall reliability by giving users

the ability to remotely monitor a number of applications ranging from valve posi-

tion to safety shower emergency use.

Based on the Micro Switch CX hazardous area switch, the sensor monitors

positions when used in conjunction with OneWireless systems, sending the signal

from remote or potentially hazardous areas.

Featuring full UL, ATEX, and IEC Ex approvals, it has calibration within 270°

rotation to apply in most linear and/or rotary position sensing applications. Its

analog output provides true position span output in both percentages and degrees.

In addition to eliminating manual monitoring, the sensor’s accuracy improves

safety by identifying linear or rotary valve positions, minimising the risk of unwanted

fluid release or unplanned product contamination.

Micromax Pty Ltd



Sensor familyBanner Engineering has introduced its latest iVu touch screen vision sensor

family, the iVu Plus - adding ethernet connectivity and more advanced inspec-

tion capabilities to the platform. The latest family continues the tradition of

delivering complex inspection capabilities and flexibility in an easy-to-apply

sensor. Ethernet connectivity the sensors to share inspection data directly with

PLCs, PCs or other factory devices and it can store up to 30 inspections,

accommodating rapid product changeover, while a new Sort sensor function

facilitates sorting of up to 10 patterns in a single inspection.

Configuration is accomplished through a menu-driven user interface with

no PC required. The family includes integrated touch screen TG and BCR

(bar code reader) models, as well as remote versions of both.

Integrated sensors allow users to set up and modify an inspection on

site, while remote versions pair a remote touch-screen display with one or

more separate sensors - facilitating inspection set-up and monitoring for

difficult-to-access areas.

Equipped with three discrete communication channels over ethernet or

serial interfaces and a faster processor, both the iVu Plus TG and iVu Plus

BCR models can export data, such as inspection and image results, to

HMIs and PCs at a much greater speed.

Sensors feature a command channel and data export channels to support

remote control and results, as well as an image export channel to export

image data. A 2.7″ colour, built-in LCD display is standard on integrated

models, while the remote versions feature a 3.5″ display.

The iVu Plus TG can be configured to operate as one of four different

sensor types to tackle diverse inspections. These types include area, which

verifies the presence of a feature or features of interest; blemish, which

identifies flaws on a part, such as scratches on a disc; match, which verifies

that a pattern, shape or part in any orientation matches a reference pattern;

sort, the newest sensor type, which recognises and sorts different patterns

of parts, such as nuts, bolts and washers.

Micromax Pty Ltd


Rotary inductive sensors

Turck has introduced

rotary inductive sen-

sors, a range of induc-

tive analog sensors

that provides 360°

angular measurement.

The sensors use

resistance inductive

capacitance measuring, rather than a traditional mag-

netic positioning element - delivering immunity to EMC

interference.

The sensors are IP67 rated, with a temperature range

of -40 to 70°C, making them suitable for measuring the

angle of solar panels, wind turbine blade position, crane

position and other outdoor applications.

The sensor and its positioning element are designed

as separate pieces, allowing the positioning element to

be mounted in a variety of ways - including directly onto

a rotating shaft - without experiencing the wear common

to these types of sensors.

Turck Australia Pty Ltd


Radar sensorsMicromax Sensors has added a retroreflective model to Banner Engineering’s range

of R-Gage QT50R radar sensors. Now with both adjustable-field and retroreflective

models available, they can solve more diverse and complex vehicle detection ap-

plications - effectively detecting trains, cars, trucks and cargo alike.

Designed with train detection in mind, they use frequency modulated continuous

wave radar to provide detection of moving or stationary objects in areas where

photoelectric, ultrasonic and magnetic sensors fall short.

The sensor emits a well-defined beam of HF from an internal antenna, which pro-

cesses the signal reflected back to the receiving antenna. The sensor is designed to

detect objects within a user-defined distance, ignoring objects and any background

beyond the setpoint. Common applications of the adjustable-field radar sensor

include: detection of vehicles on roads and near intersections; boat detection for

locks and dams; proximity detection for large shipyard cranes and cargo; car counting for parking ramps, gates and drive throughs; subway and

light-rail logistics. The maximum sensing range depends on the size and shape of the target but the standard adjustable-field radar sensor peaks

at 15 m. Customisable sensors are available with ranges up to 40 m and myriad advanced capabilities, including two independent sensing zones,

narrower beam patterns, analog output, velocity/direction, heartbeat for health monitoring and higher-gain antennas for more sensitive detection.

Micromax Pty Ltd


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Micro vibration sensors

Comus has introduced two Sensolute products, the

MVS 1006.01 and the MVS 0608.02. These are micro

vibration sensors that detect any type of vibration

using a micro ball (d=0.8).

The ba l l b r idges two con tac ts reduc-

ing the resistance between the two exter-

nal connection pads from several megohms

(>30 MΩ) to below 100 Ω.

The devices are so small that they can be easily

fitted and hidden on a PCB.



Fixed field sensorsBanner has introduced the World-Beam Q20FF fixed-field

background suppression sensor to the company’s range

of compact photoelectric sensors.

It delivers enhanced sensing capabilities with visible red,

fixed field background suppression and a sensing range

up to 150 mm. It is suitable for a variety of industries,

including materials handling, robot assembly, food and

beverage and pharmaceutical goods.

Additional key features of the device include: IP67/NEMA

6 and NEMA PW12 1200 PSI washdown rated; metallic

M8 and M12 connectors on QD models with a threaded

connection to the cordset; DC operation from 10 to 30 V

with complementary solid-state outputs (1 normally open,

1 normally closed); PNP (sourcing) or NPN (sinking) by

model; range of mounting brackets.

Micromax Pty Ltd


Temperature sensorMaxim has introduced the MAX6581, a ±1°C accurate, 8-chan-

nel temperature sensor. It has seven remote-sensing channels

to monitor ASICs, FPGAs, CPUs and boards with multiple

hot spots.

Each remote channel includes series resistance cancella-

tion and beta compensation for accuracy. Because the device

contains eight channels, but requires only a single I2C address,

it reduces board area.

The sensor replaces up to eight local sensors or seven single-

channel remote sensors and can measure the die temperature of

external ICs that have integrated thermal diodes. The device also

compensates for parasitic series resistance. Additionally, any of the

seven remote channels can be used to measure board temperature

using a discrete diode-connected transistor.

It is specified for an operating temperature range of -40 to +125°C.

Avnet Electronics Marketing



LED sensor

Seiko Instruments has released the S-5855A series,

a PWM (pulse width modulation) output temperature

sensor IC for LED lighting designs. The device begins

to decrease the duty ratio of PWM signal output when

the temperature exceeds the specified value.

This change in the duty ratio enables LED light-

ing circuits to avoid temperatures increasing above

design limits.

The sensor is optimised for use in LED lighting

systems for PC laptops, tablets and other devices.

It can also be used with any system requiring tem-

perature control. The device is connected to the DIM

pin of an LED driver IC to control the LED luminance,

enhancing safety protection and boosting efficiency.

It maintains 100% luminescence up to the speci-

fied temperature. Once this is exceeded, the sensor

decreases the PWM output duty ratio gradually along

with an increasing temperature. This enables the LED

luminance to diminish gradually.

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Adjustable-field sensorsMicromax Sensors & Automation has added two mid-range adjustable-field sensors

to Banner Engineering’s World-Beam QS30 family.

The QS30AFF400 foreground suppression sensor and the QS30AF600 back-

ground suppression sensor use linear imager technology to provide sensing for

many industrial applications, including part-in-place detection, feeder bowl control

and package detection on conveyors.

The QS30AFF400 offers foreground suppression to deliver detection of target

objects varying in colour or shape when a fixed background is present. The

QS30AF600 sensor provides detection of objects when the background condition is

neither controlled nor fixed and it ignores objects beyond the sensing field cut-off.

The range for all models can be adjusted with a screwdriver potentiometer or

via the remote teach wire input. Additionally, the sensors’ visible red LED sensing

beam ensures easy sensor alignment.

The devices are available in a waterproof, epoxy encapsulated IP67-rated hous-

ing, making them suitable for use in harsh industrial environments.

The QS40AFF400 has an adjustable cut-off range of 50-400 mm, with a maximum

sensing range of 400 mm for all sensor colours.

The QS30AF600 model delivers an adjustable cut-off range of 50-600 mm, with

a maximum sensing range of 400 mm for the 6% black card sensor and 600 mm

for the 90% white card sensor. The 6% black card sensor also offers a minimum

sensing range - also known as the dead zone - of 30 mm.

Micromax Pty Ltd


Illuminance sensorRenesas has released its digital ambient illuminance sensor, the

PH5551A2NA1 that detects the brightness of ambient light and sends

a corresponding signal to a device such as a microcontroller.

By using the PH5551A2NA1 device, system manufacturers can

develop more compact and precise automatic brightness adjustment

or automatic on/off circuits for digital household appliances and elec-

tronics, mobile terminals and handsets, factory automation equipment

and lighting fixtures for both indoor and outdoor use.

Features inc lude: I2C in ter face; two s lave addresses

for dual sensor applications; brightness interrupt output func-

tion; small footprint, low-profile SON package; dimensions -

1.56 x 2.55 x 0.55 mm.

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Battery testerRising impedance is a recognised indicator of pend-

ing battery failure and using an RE856 as a proactive

trending tool allows technicians to monitor the condi-

tion of battery cells while they remain connected in

a live circuit.

A series of results can be logged, downloaded and

graphed - providing a guard against any likelihood of

failure being attributed to neglect. This ergonomically

designed handheld device is a diagnostic tool that

comes complete with a clamp meter that integrates

to allow further testing and confirmation of current

measurements.

A major advantage of impedance monitoring over

load testing is that batteries are assessed without be-

ing discharged. Results stored in the RE856’s memory

can be read from its display, downloaded to a PC or

issued via an optional printer.

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Spectrum analyserThe MS2711E Spectrum Master analyser is designed for

technicians, installers, field RF engineers and contractors

responsible for monitoring the growing number of inter-

fering signals, as well as assessing signal quality on a

wide range of increasingly complex signals.

The instrument is supplied with a touch-screen interface,

use short-cut icons and menus, designed to minimise

training time. The device also has built-in system level

measurements, such as occupied bandwidth, adjacent

channel power ratio, emission mask and field strength

measurements.

Additionally, it can be configured with various options,

such as an interference analyser, channel scanner, power

meter and GPS receiver, to create an integrated solution

that eliminates the need to carry multiple instruments.

The analyser provides a bright 8.4″ touch-screen display

and battery life is greater than 3 h.

Covering the 100 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range, the in-

strument has displayed average noise level of >-142 dBm in

100 Hz RBW, dynamic range of >85 dB to measure small

signals in the presence of larger ones and frequency

accuracy of <±50 ppb with GPS.

Anritsu Pty Ltd


Emission test receiver

The EMI emission testing limits for EMC compliance are

altering from 1 to 3 GHZ.

The PMM 9010/9030P EMI test receiver covers

this frequency by having two RF inputs, with one

covering compliant EMC RF emission testing be-

tween 9 to 30 MHz (conducted emissions) and the

other input pre-compliant (radiated) testing between

30 MHz and 3 GHZ.

This gives compliant testing for the common AC

mains carried interference and also affords an economi-

cal pre-compliant test for radiated interference testing

up to 3 GHZ.

The receiver includes an internal RF tracking genera-

tor, emission testing software and a spectrum analyser

function.

It includes all detectors needed for CISPR and MIL-

STD RBW and the latest RBW filters and detectors for

C-AVG, RMS AVG and APD.

Options for the device include a 4-channel click

analyser and a 6 GHZ RF expansion module.

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PXI-based digital multimetersAgilent has introduced two digital multimeters

to complement its family of PXI products. The

6.5-digit instruments offer high measurement

speeds within their price range, along with good

accuracy and stability.

The M9182A and M9183A enhanced-per-

formance DMM measure common parameters

such as DCV, DCI, ACV, ACI, two- and four-

wire resistance and temperature. Each offers

30 parts-per-million basic DCV and 300 parts-

per-million basic ACV 1-year accuracies and

inputs up to 300 V.

The devices deliver 4500 readings/s and

20,000 readings/s. These fast reading speeds

translate into higher test system throughput and

lower cost of test.

The M9183A is capable of additional measure-

ments, such as capacitance. Both DMMs are

compatible with PXI, PXI Hybrid and compactPCI

instrument mainframes, including the company’s

recently announced PXI mainframe products.

Each DMM is supplied with a full suite of

software to enable easy system integration re-

gardless of what software environment end users

have on their PCs. An intuitive software front

panel enables DMM set-up, measurement and

system troubleshooting without programming.

The DMMs include IVI-COM, IVI-C, and Lab-

VIEW G-drivers that are compatible with C++,

Visual Basic, NI LabVIEW and many other PC

software environments.

Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd


VPO oscilloscopesNext-generation virtual persistence oscilloscopes, such as the GDS-3000 series,

display waveforms with various grey scales based on the occurrence frequen-

cies, comparable to the traditional analog oscilloscope display.

The VPO contains three-dimension waveform data, including amplitude, time

and intensity, for each waveform spot, providing more useful signal information

than a normal DSO digital storage oscilloscope.

The VPO high-speed FPGA parallel data processing, compared with conven-

tional microprocessor architecture, enables the signal analysis of rapid events

such as video, jitter, glitch and runt, as well as significantly increased data

processing speed and therefore increased waveform update rate.

Apart from the VPO technology, the series includes other features that will

redefine user expectations. An 8″ screen dwarfs 5.7″ screens found on traditional

DSOs, the high SVGA 800 x 600 resolution exceeds traditional VGA 340 x 240

DSO resolution by several orders of magnitude and the practical SVGA video

output port allows the transfer of DSO screen image to an external projector

or monitor for remote monitoring or big screen observation.

Other features include the four windows split screen, window-navi tool, switch-

ing power measurement and serial data bus measurement such as I2C/SPI/

UART. It also provides two or four analog channels, up to 350 MHz bandwidth,

independent 25 k points record length for each channel, up to 5 GSa/s sampling

rate and 3000/s frame waveform update rate.

The split screen allows each input channel to be operated independently with

respective setting and waveform display. The time base, the vertical sensitivity

and the trigger selections can be carried out by each channel separately, and the

waveform of each input signal can be shown on the individual part of the screen.

Besides Edge trigger, the series also offers various trigger functions, including

video, pulse width, runt, rise time and fall time (specific time length), alternate,

delay by time, delay by event, and hold off.

The serial bus analysis software carries complete analysis tools for triggering

and decoding of commonly used serial bus interfaces, including I2C, SPI and

UART. Without spending time to study serial bus regulation details, the user only

needs to set the trigger condition on GDS-3000 to get the data slots of interest.

The optional power analysis software contains four measurement functions,

including power quality, harmonics, ripple and inrush current.

Emona Instruments Pty Ltd


Fibre troubleshooting

Fiber QuickMap is a troubleshooter for enter-

prise network technicians that provides immedi-

ate visibility into the most common causes of

failure and poor performance in data centre

networks, including high-loss events like breaks

in multimode fibre.

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Handheld audio analyserThe XL2 handheld audio analyser has a combination

of sound level meter, acoustic analyser and powerful

audio analyser.

The firmware module extends the device’s func-

tionality with trace capturing, relative curve display,

tolerance handling for FFT analysis and a high-

resolution RTA function with spectral resolutions

up to 1/12th octave.

The spectral limits option adds an additional

RTA analyser with selectable resolutions of 1/1,

1/3rd, 1/6th and 1/12th octave. It also allows

capturing of multiple traces in the internal memory.

Measurements can either be displayed as

absolute traces or shown relative to previously

stored traces. This functionality simplifies com-

parison of frequency responses and adjustments

to an ideal response curve.

Spectral measurements can be compared against a tolerance curve and

exceptions displayed in every frequency band. The curves can either be

imported from text-files or directly derived from captured measurements.

Amber Technology Pty Limited


PXI digitisersNational Instruments has released what it claims is the highest bandwidth PXI

digitiser, complementing the suite of instrumentation available in PXI.

Co-developed with Tektronix, the PXIe-5186 digitiser employs Tektronix, Enabling

Technology to achieve up to 5 GHz bandwidth and 12.5 GSps sample rates.

The company a lso announced the PXIe-5185, which del ivers

3 GHz bandwidth along with 12.5 GSps sample rate. Both digitisers are part of

the company’s PXI-based hardware and software platform, that provides optimised

performance for automated tests.

Tektronix oscilloscope ASICs in the digitisers provide the foundation for high-

speed signal acquisition with low noise and high linearity and are based on the

IBM 7HP SiGe process.

The low 500 fs RMS integrated jitter of the digitisers results in a 5.5 effective

number of bits at 5 GHz.

NI technology delivers high-data throughput for faster test execution and preci-

sion multimodule timing and synchronisation for building high-channel-count, integrated test systems.

Designed for the 3U PXI Express platform, the digitisers can stream at rates to 700 MBps and synchronise channels on multiple modules to

within 160 ps resolution. These capabilities make the digitisers suitable for applications such as automated production test, semiconductor ATE

and high-energy physics measurement systems.

The devices work with LabVIEW graphical design software for instrument control and automation, the LabWindows/CVI ANSI C software develop-

ment environment and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET development tools. Engineers can program the digitisers using the SCOPE instrument driver

or the LabVIEW jitter analysis toolkit, which offers a library of functions optimised for high-throughput, jitter, eye diagram and phase

noise measurements.



Vibration monitoring

Dytran Instruments has introduced the model 3302A, a

biaxial IEPE accelerometer designed to provide dynamic

vibration monitoring within active vibration control applica-

tions typically found on commercial and military aircraft..

Using biaxial design, it incorporates the mounting

bracket and sensing elements in a single package. This

facilitates improved sensor performance while eliminat-

ing the costs associated with separate accelerometers

and mounting brackets. The design also offers reduced

mass when compared with conventional sensors and

mounting brackets.

As an IEPE sensor, it features built-in electronics,

eliminating the need for an external charge amplifier and

converter. Its design features quartz sensing elements,

operating in shear mode, packaged in a compact stain-

less steel housing.

Key features include: integral bracket-style mounting

configuration; 500 g range; 10 mV/g sensitivity; 5/16-

28 3-pin radial connector; 30 g weight; stainless steel;

hermetically sealed; case isolated.

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Multipurpose instrumentThe LeCroy SPARQ (S-parameters Quick) signal in-

tegrity network analyser is a TDR/TDT-based analyser

that measures 40 GHz, 4-port S-parameters with a

single button press.

Fully calibrated measurements can be made in

minutes and without any need to connect or discon-

nect cables to calibration kit standards or electronic

calibration modules.

Features provide: S-parameter measurements up to

four ports; measurements from DC to 40 GHz; one-but-

ton-press internal OSLT calibration; both frequency- and

time-domain analysis; mixed-mode and single-ended

simulation-ready S-parameters production; advanced

de-embedding features; inherent TDR/TDT capability

and preview modes for quick checks and debugging.

The analysers connect directly to the device-under-test

and to PC-based software through a single USB con-

nection for quick, multi-port S-parameter measurements.

The instrument is suitable for characterising multiport

devices common in signal integrity applications; de-

velopment of measurement-based simulation models;

design validation; compliance testing; high-performance

TDR; PCB testing; portable measurement requirements;

high-bandwidth, multiport S-parameters.

SPARQ is affordable and simplifies measurements,

making S-parameters accessible to all.

It is small and connects to any standard PC through

a USB 2.0 interface.

Calibrated measurements are provided with a sin-

gle connection to the device-under-test. It has built-in

calibration standards enabling measurements to be

made without multiple connection steps and removes

the need for additional electronic calibration modules.

Included are al l the hardware and soft-

ware tools to make signal- integr i ty meas-

urements . The too ls inc lude mixed-mode

S-parameter conversion and port-renumbering, passiv-

ity, reciprocity and causality enforcement, and built-in

time-domain views like impedance, rho, step response

and impulse response.

The instrument can perform all tests currently made

with TDR or VNA instruments including: impedance;

return loss; impedance imbalance; insertion loss;

crosstalk (near- and far-end); differential- to common-

mode conversion; common- to differential-mode

conversion; intrapair skew; voltage transfer functions;

differential- and common-mode step response at input

and output ports; mode conversion step response;

both mixed-mode and single-ended measurements

standard; risetime normalisation for all time-domain

results; TDR and TDT mode.

Vicom Australia Pty Ltd


Mixed domain scopeTektronix has introduced what it claims is the first mixed domain oscilloscope that

delivers the functionality of a scope and a spectrum analyser in a single instrument.

The MDO4000 mixed domain oscilloscope series gives users the ability to capture

time-correlated analog, digital and RF signals for a complete system view.

More than 60% of oscilloscope users also use a spectrum analyser to troubleshoot

embedded system designs with integrated wireless functionality, requiring them to

work in both the time and frequency domain.

The instrument allows users to capture time-correlated analog, digital and RF

signals across four analog, 16 digital and one RF channel.

The RF input frequency range extends to 6 GHz and provides a capture bandwidth

of ≥1 GHz at all centre frequencies, 100 times wider than other spectrum analysers.

Users can see up to four decoded serial and/or parallel buses at one time on the

same display.

Due to this time correlation between domains, engineers can now make accurate

timing measurements to understand delays and latencies between command/control

events in their design and changes in the RF spectrum.

The oscilloscope also allows designers to see the RF spectrum of a signal at any

point in time within a long acquisition to see how the spectrum changes over time

or with device state.

By moving the Spectrum Time throughout the time domain acquisition, designers

can see the RF spectrum for any point in their acquisition while simultaneously seeing

their analog, digital and/or decoded buses at the same point in time.

Similarly, RF time domain traces are used to show how the amplitude, frequency

or phase of the RF input signal changes relative to time. The RF time domain traces

are shown in the same window as the analog, digital and serial/parallel bus decoded

waveforms, providing instant insight into device operation.

In addition to the standard RF power level trigger, an optional module (MDO4TRIG)

allows additional trigger types to use the RF power level as a source, enabling users

to further isolate an RF event of interest.

Users can trigger on a specific pulse width, or look for a timeout event or runt,

or even include the RF input in a logic pattern defined along with the analog and

digital channels.

This ability to trigger on whatever the user is interested in regardless of whether

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Deep memory scopes

Agilent has enhanced the memory depth of its Infiniium

oscilloscope range. All 30 models are now supplied with

what is claimed to be the deepest standard memory

with the deepest memory options.

Oscilloscopes are the primary tools engineers use

to test and debug electronic designs. Scopes with

deeper acquisition memory help development and

validation teams bring products to market quickly by

offering advantages that yield greater insight, eg, they

can capture longer durations of time at a fixed sample

rate versus scopes with less memory.

Mixed signal oscilloscopes and digital storage os-

cilloscope models are now available with 20 Mpts of

memory standard. Digital signal analysers now ship with

50 Mpts of memory.

Infiniium 9000 and 90000 series offer a 1 Gpt memory

option and 90000 X-series provide memory options

up to 2 Gpts.



Torque testerNextech has released the

DTW series torque tester. The

instrument is versatile and can

be used with both manual and

power torque tools such as

torque drive, electric torque

screwdrivers and a torque wrench. It covers the largest capacity range

of any Nextech model - 0.5 to 1500 Nm. It is designed for a single

transducer operation and a torque sensor diagnostic feature is included.

With an accuracy of 0.5%, it is suitable for testing mechanical torque

tools, which generally have accuracy of between 3-6%. It is printer ready

through a RS232 cable and software and cable are available for ordering

to download memory and data analysis.

A run-down adapter is available for simulation of powered tool operation.

Features include: analog bar, auto reset, auto zero; up to five units

of display; peak, first peak and track mode; rechargeable battery; easy

mounting of transducer, either horizontally or vertically; various capacity

of run-down adapters available for testing tools.

SI Instruments


Antenna analyserThe ZVH cable and antenna analyser is rugged and designed for use in the

field. Its low weight and simple operation make it suitable for anyone who

needs a measuring instrument outdoors for the installation and maintenance

of antenna systems.

When it comes to the installation or maintenance of antenna sys-

tems for mobile radio, broadcasting or radiocommunications, the ana-

lyser performs fast and accurate measurements. Even in its basic con-

figuration, it detects cable faults, measures the matching of filters and

amplifiers and checks the loss of cable connections.

For further measurements such as the isolation between transmit and re-

ceive antennas or the output power of output amplifiers, suitable options are

available to the RF service engineer or maintenance team.

Weighing 3 kg, the instrument has a built-in wizard that lets users perform

even extended test sequences fast and flawlessly. The software makes it easy

to generate test reports in just a few operating steps. The brilliant colour display

is easy to read even under poor lighting conditions, and it has a monochrome

mode for extreme conditions.

The capacity of the ZVH battery enables uninterrupted operation for up to

4.5 hours.

Rohde & Schwarz (Australia) Pty Ltd





EMI test receiverThe PMM9010 EMI/EMC CISPR16-1-1 compliant test receiver now

has the upgrade option 9180 module with in-built preamplifier that

extends the operation range to 18 GHz.

The 6-18 GHz frequency range has been selected for compat-

ibility with the most used antennas that divide the range of 30 MHz

to 18 GHz in two sub-bands: up to 6 GHz and from 6 GHz up.

The device is a 30 MHz EMI digital receiver that forms the plat-

form of the system. Based on direct analog to digital conversion

and computation, it offers calibration-free operation on almost all

its key components, ie, RBW filters, detectors and demodulation,

while the RF front-end is self-calibrated by the internal, precise RF

signal generator.

The high-frequency extensions PMM 9030 (3 GHz), PMM 9060

(6 GHz) and the PMM 9180 (18 GHz) are all battery operated.

The PMM 9010 EMI base receiver features all the detectors and

evaluation modes required by the latest CISPR 16-1-1 and amend-

ments, eg, peak, quasi-peak, C-AVG (logarithmic average) AVG

(linear average), RMS, RMS-average and APD (amplitude probability

distribution) evaluation and MIL-STD-461E RBW filters.

All detectors operate simultaneously with up to six traces and

markers can be displayed by the PMM emission suite PC software

that is included.

Consultant Technology Australia Pty Ltd


Mobile CAN-diagnosticsPeak-System has available its handheld device for CAN

diagnostics as the reworked model PCAN-Diag 2. Besides

hexadecimal and symbolic view of incoming CAN traffic, lists

for transmitting CAN messages can be used.

For more thorough CAN bus diagnostics, the measurement

of bus load, termination and voltage is available.

Another analysis option is the display of CAN signals by

the integrated two-channel oscilloscope, where CAN-specific

events (eg, a CAN ID) are usable as triggers. Oscilloscope or

bus load views can be saved as screenshots and a recorded

signal course can be exported to a CSV file containing all

sample values.

A new feature is the access via USB to the mass storage

integrated in the PCAN-Diag 2.



Benchtop instrumentsTektronix has released benchtop instruments that are claimed to provide engineers with a wider range of choices, fulfilling tasks from design and development to production, main-tenance and repair.

The FCA3000 and FCA3100 frequency counters and timers integrate the functionality of a frequency counter, frequency meter and timer into one instrument. The instruments allow design engineers to make over 13 different frequency, period, time, pulse or phase measurements with high resolution. Analysis modes include measurement statistics, histograms and trend plots.

The instruments of fer a f requency range to 300 MHz and can deliver 12 digit/s frequency resolu-tion and single-shot resolution of 50 ps (FCA3100) or 100 ps (FCA3000) for time.

Dedicated buttons and on-display menus provide fast access to frequently used functions. USB and GPIB de-vice ports support remote control and fast measurement transfer speeds.

RS also has introduced the Tektronix TDS2000C range, an extension of the existing TDS2000 family, which includes enhancements to increase capability and help boost produc-tivity with new user-interface features, advanced triggering modes, extra support for automated measurements, data logging to a USB flash drive and limit testing with out-of-range alerts. Bandwidth is increased to 70 MHz and the sample rates are up from 1 GS/s to 2 GS/s, from some models.

The PW2000 and PWS4000 DC power supply families from Tektronix deliver accurate, clean power up to 72 V with less than 5 mVp-p noise and ripple, and provide a wide current range. The outputs can be set to within 0.1 mA and 1 mV resolution, either directly using the front-panel keypad or by recalling from up to 40 user-defined set-up memories.






Waveform monitorsWhat are claimed to be the smallest full-featured

waveform monitors and rasterisers that can moni-

tor up to four 3G-SDI signals simultaneously have

been released.

They are supplied with software that can be

tailored to specific applications and integrated into

an existing system architecture.

Features include: simultaneous monitoring of up

to four SDI cameras or signals; set of colour gamut

monitoring features including Tektronix Spearhead

display and Luma Qualified Vector display; 3G-SDI

upgradeable to ensure it‘s futureproof to meet

constantly changing video testing needs; 16-chan-

nel embedded AES audio simultaneous monitoring

(including surround sound display); multirate colour

bar and pathological signal generation for basic

installation and maintenance.



Web-based line sweep Sweep Master, a web-based application designed to save carriers, management

companies and contractors time when deploying, installing and maintaining

wireless networks is now available. Designed to work with certain Site Master

cable and antenna analysers, Spectrum Master handheld spectrum analysers

and BTS Master base station analysers, it is a line sweep and documentation

tracking tool for large multi-site installation and maintenance projects.

Measurements that can be tracked include return loss, cable loss, distance-

to-fault, passive intermodulation, and distance-to-PIM. The application increases

the productivity of tracking these traces with a number of web-based features,

such as auto file upload and renaming; auto marker and limit line placements;

and auto red/green pass/fall trace flagging.

It has a bulk upload system that enables users to upload and process entire

folders of traces at once. The result is that about 190 individual traces can

be processed and available for online review in less than a minute.

The application is available in two versions. Sweep Master Pro enables

capture of cable, antenna and PIM traces on a password-protected website

by field personnel. It automatically places marker and limit lines as well as

applying pass/fail criteria for all traces. This pass/fail criteria includes red/

green flagging to speed project review. Pro+ starts with the Pro capabilities

and adds document management and reporting tools and simplifies project

management, shortens rework time and eases reporting tasks.

Anritsu Pty Ltd


Vector network analyserThe PXIe-5630 is a 6 GHz, two-port vector network analyser with

support for vector measurements of transmission and reflection co-

efficients, which are also represented as the forward S-parameters

S11 and S21.

The 10 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range, a wide dynamic range of

greater than 100 dB and sweep speeds of less than 400 µs/point

over 3201 points make the analyser suitable for automated design

validation and production test.

It provides flexibility in a small form factor. With a mature feature

set, including automatic precision calibration, full vector analysis and

reference plane extensions, it offers a vector network analysis solu-

tion for validation and production operations without the high costs

and large footprints associated with a traditional benchtop VNA.

The LabVIEW API is optimised for parallel test using a single

controller with multiple VNAs for multisite test operations. In addi-

tion, with the open PXI platform, it can integrate additional RF or

mixed-signal I/O instruments into a test system.






Digital multimetersThe U1230 range of handheld

digital multimeters provides

features that simplify eve-

ryday tasks even when

working in dark and noisy

conditions.

The U1231A, U1232A

and U1233A models are

3½-digit, 6000-count

DMMs designed for in-

stallation and mainte-

nance work in electrical,

HVAC and utility settings. In dark spaces or at night, a built-in flashlight lets

the user illuminate the work area while making measurements.

In noisy environments, the series enhances continuity measurements with

a unique combination of alerts - loud beeps and a blinking backlight display.

The DMMs provide non-contacting AC voltage detection, helping users safely

detect and avoid hot wires and alerting them with beeping/blinking alerts.

All models are housed in compact, ergonomic cases and have an easily

accessible control dial.



12-bit HR oscilloscopesThe LeCroy WaveRunner 6 Zi oscilloscope is said to be the most versatile scope in the

400 MHz to 4 GHz class. It has deep memory, 40 GS/s sample rate, low noise and fast

operation and has a 12-bit analog to digital convertor, deep memory of 256 Mpts/ch and

good DC accuracy specifications.

The instrument has a wide range of application packages, advanced triggering to isolate

events, a user interface developed for quick and easy navigation, a wide range of probing

options and fast performance.

It offers the most tools for serial data analysis. With over 17 trigger, decode and compliance

solutions, it can address problems with powerful views and automated tools. Measurement

toolset ProtoSync combines the oscilloscope view with a simultaneous view of data link

layer decodes on the same instrument.

The family features a signal path that offers unmatched signal fidelity with low noise. This

performance is augmented by an offset and timebase delay adjustment to allow signal and

amplifier performance assessment and zooming on vertical and horizontal signal characteristics.

Designed for the medical, motor vehicle, power and electromechanical markets, the device has higher resolution and measurement precision

compared with 8-bit alternatives.

A combination of high bandwidth edge and 10 different SMART triggers, four-stage cascade triggering, measurement trigger and triggerscan are

all standard. The trigger offers an option to qualify a trigger event based on a qualified measurement with great resolution.

A high-speed serial trigger enables triggering on up to 3 Gbps serial patterns of up to 80 bits in length. A full range of serial triggers (I²C, SPI,

UART, RS232, Audio (I²S, LT, RJ, TDM), CAN, LIN, FlexRay, MIL-STD-1553, SATA, PCIe, 8b/10b, USB2 and many others) is also available.

The 12.1″ high-resolution WXGA wide screen can be rotated 90° to optimise the display.

Vicom Australia Pty Ltd


Battery testerRising impedance is a recognised indicator of pending battery failure and using an RE856 as a proactive trending tool allows technicians to monitor the con-dition of battery cells while they remain connected in a live circuit.A series of results can be logged, downloaded and graphed - providing a guard against any likelihood of failure being attributed to neglect. This ergonomically designed handheld device is a diagnostic tool that comes complete with a clamp meter that integrates to allow further testing and confirmation of current measurements.

A major advantage of impedance monitoring over load testing is that batteries are assessed without being discharged. Results stored in the RE856’s memory can be read from its display, downloaded to a PC or issued via an optional printer.Regal ElectroContact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K253




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