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PCB design tool RS 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 enables 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 including command, duplication and improved resolution of angular rotation.

RS Components Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K043

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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.

a number of applications.

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

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Over up to three connection levels, the MAX housings provide space for maximum PCB connection. Soldered PCB terminal blocks and removable Combicon connectors in screw and springcage 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

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Zinc enclosures The 1590K zinc die-cast enclosures have been introduced for use in applications where the accidental generation of sparks is potentially dangerous. The family initially consists 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 enclosures 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 openings and closings.

Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K332

PCB prototyping Barely larger than an A3-size sheet of paper, 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

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Now with a built-in Arbitrary Waveform Generator The InfiniiVision oscilloscope not 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.

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Terminal blocks Wago’s range of multipurpose, Cage Clamp S rail-mounted quadruple deck terminal blocks can be used for connecting 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K729

Card socket Samtec has expanded its range of high-speed edge card solutions to include a high-density socket featuring a bilevel mating design, two levels of contacts on a staggered 1 mm centreline, which creates a card-effective 0.5 mm pitch.

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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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J294

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Coin cell holders Keystone has introduced a range of vertical entry, lithium coin cell holders for use with portable medical and other electronic devices.

Designed to retain cells securely under shock and vibration, these holders feature flame retardant housings, UL rated 94V -0 and dualspring 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.

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An easy-to-read graphic LCD scre en with universa knob control, m l akes changes to temperatures an thermal profiles d simple. Some of the programmab features are au le to sleep, auto power shut do wn and the ability to set three pr eset temperatu res for each port.

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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 accessible 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L185

In-vehicle system The 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 supports 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J420

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Power MOSFETs ON 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 packages, 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J088

1 GHz tablet ViewSonic 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 conferencing, plus the 10″ LED backlight and multi-touch screen delivers smooth control and response.

ViewSonic Australia Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J380

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Single board computer Unitronix 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 performance 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-

Power MOSFETs International Rectifier has released a family of -30 V devices 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 resistance (RDS (on)) from 4.6 up to 59 mΩ to match a wide range of power requirements. 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/G637

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definition video playback, and media acceleration for video CODECs. Basic onboard features include dual gigabit ethernet, two SODIMM 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 plugin 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H590

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Variable gain amplifiers National Semiconductor has introduced a pair of quad- and dualchannel, 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 receivers, I/Q digital pre-distortion signal paths and wide-bandwidth directconversion 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 impedances. 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 company’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.

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Ceramic capacitors KEMET has introduced its motor vehicle-grade, high-voltage, multilayer ceramic capacitors.

Qualified to the Automotive Electronics Council’s AEC-Q200 standard, these surface mount devices 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K815

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COMPONENTS Current sense amplifier Linear Technology has released the LT6109, a high side current sense device that incorporates a current sense amplifier, dual comparators and a precision 400 mV voltage reference.

When connected to a current shunt resistor, the amplifier precisely extracts the shunt voltage, amplifies it and translates 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 reference 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-

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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. element14 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L246

DC/DC converter Texas 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 selection, 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) combines high efficiency with design flexibility; synchronised switching frequency from a master clock eliminates beat noise in sensitive data acquisition circuitry.

Texas Instruments Australia Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H581

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Touch-screen IREDs The 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.

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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 lineto-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 zerocurrent 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 correction (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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H625

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COMPONENTS Networking SBC IEI Technology has released a 5.25-in single board computer, the NOVAPV-D4251/D5251, featuring quad PCIe GbE for networking applications.

The device is equipped with the Atom D425/D525 processor, specifically 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 support, 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 environments. 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.

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Band pass filters Crystek 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. Wireless Components Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K711

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COMPONENTS Fanless box PC The 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 construction and low power requirements.

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

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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 CompactFlash slot is provided for additional storage. System expansion is also possible via an internal PCI bus slot. Industrial environments often

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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 factory control applications. It can also be supplied with an external AC power adapter.

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IGBT module Semikron has released its latest MiniSKiiP IGBT power semiconductor 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 characterised 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K333

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Development board The 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 users 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.

RS Components Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J135

Fibre-optic extender Matrox Graphics has unveiled the Avio series of fibre-optic KVM extenders for graphics intensive design and visualisation applications within the process control, motor vehicle,

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RF Micro Devic es has released two voltage co attenuators, th ntrolled e RFSA2013 and RFSA2023 .

They operate from 5 and 3 V and cover band frequen a wide cy range of 50 to 4000 MHz. The fully mon olithic devices have good lin ity with a third earorder intercep t po int greater th 50 dBm over an a 30 dB gain control range. corporate a ci They in rcuit architect ure that provid es overall performance in linearity, at tenuation rang e, DC current and band width, as well as a linear at tenuation profile versus control voltage .

The devices al so employ inte rnal temperatu pensation to pr re comovide a stable attenuation pr ofile over an operating temperature ra nge from -40 to +85°C. RF Parts Aust ralia Pty Ltd Contact info an d more items lik e this at wf.net .au/K731

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 extending 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.

Multimedia Technology Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K526

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FPGA adapter modules National 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 implement 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, communications systems and scientific research.

Module 5761 is a four-channel, 14-bit, 250 MSps broadband highperformance digitiser designed to meet a wide range of signal processing 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

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. element14 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H482

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. National Instruments Australia Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H343

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Single board computer The 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

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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 supports 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. Connectivity 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K093

Modbus module The 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 devices 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 network. 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K704

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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 connection 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 RecoveRx software.

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Data centre switches Brocade 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 environments. 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 provide 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H405

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Oscillators Crystek’s CVCO55CC-2850-2950 VCO voltage controlled oscillator operates 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. Pulling and pushing are minimised to 2.0 MHz and 1.0 MHz/V. Second

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The Quake Q 9602 Iridium SBD modem available, to is now integrate into applications requiring tracking/telem etry over sate llite.

The satellite data transce iver is a fullshort-burst da duplex, ta (SBD) mod em designed bedded applic for emations for rem ote asset track monitoring so ing and lutions, levera ging Iridium’s coverage and global low-latency, tw o-way data lin Th e m od em ks. is 69 % sm al le r, 74 % er an d us es lig ht le ss po w er th an th e Iri 9601 SBD m di um odem, which it replaces. It also has one input for both GPS an d Iridium SBD. M2M Conne ctivity C on ta ct in fo an d m or e ite m s lik e wf.net.au/L315 th is at

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Power amplifiers Cree 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 performance 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-topoint 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%.

Clarke & Severn Electronics Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H284

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LED driver ICs ZMD has released two devices to complement its family of LED driver integrated circuits.

The ZLED7020 and the ZLED7030 LED operate 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 shutdown, 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.

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Mini-ITX system The 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 chassis 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.

Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L109

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Packet processor blade Kontron 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 platforms 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J150

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Chip capacitor arrays Kemet has expanded its ceramic chip capacitor array range with a two-capacitor array in EIA 0508 case size, available for both commercial 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J520

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COMPONENTS Magnetic encoder austriamicrosystems 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

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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 userselectable 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 consumption 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.

Arrow Electronics Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H622

Single board computer The 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 processor 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 supply designed for AT/ATX power and features 2x expansion 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K942

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Optical-coupled MOSFET Renesas 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

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Osram has ad ded three co lours to its To Black Series pLED 60° beam angl e range. A 30 ° beam angle version is available wi th all five co red, yellow, bl lours; ue, green and orange.

The LEDs are suitable for m onochromatic multicolor disp and lays used in va riable message such as electro signs nic traffic man agement road and travel info signs rmation displa ys in airports, railway and bus statio ns.

The black pack age of the se ries reduce re tions and offe flecr high contra st. The 30° ve of the green rs ion LED offers 7 cd luminance operating curre at an nt of 20 mA. Displays can be made with diffe rent luminance and beam an s gles on a sin gle circuit bo ar d.

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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 malfunction 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.

Braemac Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H828

Marine panel PCs Interworld 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 resolution 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.

Interworld Electronics & Computer Industries Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H617

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Satellite modem The Quake Global Q-Pro satellite data modem is a portable, self-contained global communication and navigation system. The

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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 multiple 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.

M2M Connectivity Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J491

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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 enhancements 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 Pentium 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.

Kontron Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H572

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DATA ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT Network cameras Five-megapixel fixed dome network cameras, with precise iris control for optimal image clarity and H.264 compression are now available.

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The indoor AXIS P3367-V network camera and the outdoorready 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 adjusting 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 vandalresistant 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K291

IR cameras The 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K305

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USB to UART/FIFO interface Future 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 EEPROM 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 addition, 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 communicating 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.

Glyn Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J654

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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 capacities.

Synnex Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L133

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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 efficiency 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. Using these libraries and capabilities helps engineers spend more time refining their designs and less time setting up models and tests.

MathWorks Australia Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K527

Infrared cameras T-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 sensitivity 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K507

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Thermal imaging camera

Thermal imagers

VarioCAM hr basic is a mobile

and the 882. The 876 is the first company imager

thermographic camera for thermal

designed like a camcorder and the 882 allows easier

imaging and measurement. Imag-

and more precise work, with a detector resolution of

es are displayed in an adjustable,

320 x 240 pixels.

Testo has introduced two thermal imagers, the 876

high-resolution colour viewfinder

As the first company thermal imager with a 320 x

which simultaneously provides an

240 pixel detector, the 882 claims to provide high detail

overview of the current measuring

and accuracy without the necessity of interchangeable

conditions.

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

The device is offered with vari-

the image details at a single glance, ensuring fast,

ous detector formats and tem-

uncomplicated and precise work.

perature measuring ranges, which

Testo Pty Ltd

can be extended. It is supplied

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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 detector 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 viewfinder; 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L026

Video capture cards IEI has released the IVC-T608/4 standard definition software compression capture cards.

m Ne e syste solutions built on the d Storag and s u ers an tApp

ducts enable lio of pro ased to ents.

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

A local channel switch can be assigned by the system administrator or via a GPIO module.

Both models support PCI interfaces and offer good power consumption. The cards feature 4 or 8 channels and are compatible 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K192

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DATA ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT Data management Satellite 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 development 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

Rugged wireless server

technologies by providing storage, formal revision management

Octagon Systems’ RMB-C2 rugged wireless server for mobile applica-

and lifecycle state management. Design content is automatically

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

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

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

ated content is stored as named revisions that have a definable

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

lifecycle status.

thermal and mechanical components into a system.

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

Along with managed sharing of validated design content and CPU or

the potential for business systems integration, the technology

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

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

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

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

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

and where it has been used in existing designs.

expansion cards.

Altium Limited

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

Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K726

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.

Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J931

Infrared camera FLIR has released its i3 infrared camera that is pocket-sized and multipurpose 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.

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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 temperature 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); highresolution 2.8″ colour LCD; ergonomic design; accuracy ±2°C. FLIR Systems Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H829

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t IQ 15.3 aims to ove rcome the user sca lability, application workload and dataset limitation s of the current ge neration of enterpri se data warehouse solution s.

It has a shared-every thing MPP architectu re that scales to sup real-time access to port thousands of users, mu ltiple mixed worklo and large datasets ads .

It dynamically balan ces query workload s across nodes on the grid for parallel processi ng of complex analy tics at speeds claim ed to be 10 to 100 times fas ter than traditional data warehouses.

Enterprises can run complex analytical mo dels and algorithms the database, elimina within ting the need for da ta mining algorithm s inside business logic and acc elerating overall perfo rmance of complex qu eries.

It also supports the analysis of unstruc tured data often use business workflows, d in such as proprietary document formats, and web content an emails d enables fast analy sis of unstructured mu lti-media data within the datab ase, further unifying disparate analysis wit business analytics hin a information platform .

Features include: gri d-based MPP frame work; distributed qu processing; ability to ery group physical server s in a PlexQ grid into clusters to optimise virt ua l analytic workloads; built-in web services API and Ruby-on-Rails langu age driver; multimed ia API; InfoPrimer module for loading data into Sybase IQ through extract, load, and tra methodology, web-b nsform ased administration and monitoring interfa ce uses Control Center to sim plify operational tas ks for DBAs and pro vides a thin client interface for ease of Sybase IQ administration.

Sybase Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and mo re items like this at wf. net.au/L137

Service interfaces har-port is an addition to the range that offers service interfaces 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 standardised 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L213

‘Private cloud’ Three enhancements to the ReadyNAS Ultra family of systems have been released. They include mobile apps that connect smartphones and tablets 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.

Netgear Australia Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K813

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DATA ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT Chassis support A 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-

Data loggers

for The EPCOS DataLOG SD data logger is 5 2/S48 00-R1 BR60 EPCO S PFC contr ollers (from V5.0) and BR7000.

The equipment can be used to record and ller. store all the values measured by the contro GB 1 of ity capac e An SD card with a storag is included at delivery.

Evaluation software for Windows PCs is also

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.

s to included and allows the measured value

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

be analysed.

The data logger allows the recording of grid param eters as well as the releva nt param ing switch of ive inclus m syste eters of a PFC all sequences and the switching-on time of nding steps as well as the temperature. Depe

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

time on the measuring intervals, the recording . weeks al sever to can be extended The logger is connected directly to the con. troller interface via the supplied ethernet cable TDK Australia Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L011

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 NIDAQmx, 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 Australia Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L187

Industrial server The 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 applications, including asynchronous real-time applications in measurement and testing technology, image processing and process control, which benefit

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

from the maximum server performance and bandwidth.

ditional expansions.

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.

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

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

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

units solutions in medical and military technology, simulation applications

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

and high-end audio processing.

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

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

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

expansion boards with different bus systems in parallel, simplifying overall

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

system configuration.

and 10 functionality.

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

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Available from Hi-Q Electronics Limited

SUNON FANS

sales@hiq.co.nz NZ 0800 800 293

www.hiq.co.nz

Large stock range • AC and DC axial fans • DC brushless blowers •

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PLUGS, CABLES & INTERCONNECTS

s nector C n o c g M Plu DFMC/D

nplug co l e e b v e ons to double-l connecti -profile 0 w 4 lo e to h T llows up ystem a l ce. nector s dditiona mall spa tricted, a d in a s s e re h s ly li e b m esta for the e is extre odated en spac accomm e Even wh b n a c tions data. l connec on and -i n electrica informati r fo d g push n g dema c e -s a v in a in s p a s re e c in rs up to w it h th n c ti o n conducto ju le n ib o x c e fl In nd n, rigid a d. onnectio a onnecte spring c c y il , there is be eas n a c plication p ² a r la . u n ic io 1.5 mm rt e pa ase vers ing on th and rele k c lo Depend m r r syste flange o ase leve , screw and rele standard k c lo pin strip. e r with the rting, th e to s c e in n n n e co Whe ontact rlocks th oenix C cally inte from Ph C M automati D reflow trips utomatic R pin s e fully a th The TH r fo uitable ecially s are esp ss. g proce solderin t Pty Ltd at Contac s like this Phoenix ore item m d n a info Contact u/K862 a t. e n f. w

Grounding connector Han 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 termination. The latter have the advantage that the lines can be connected without a special tool.

Harting Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L211

Locking connectors A range of rugged, locking connectors is designed for general industrial multipole power connection 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K703

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Cable assemblies

Right-angle interface

A range of pre-terminated loose tube cable

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

assemblies, now has up to 48 fibres, and can

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

be made to virtually any length and connector

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

combination.

and other pin and socket systems.

Each end of cable is terminated with a

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

purpose-built, robust loose tube fan-out kit

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

which offers good fibre protection during haul-

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

ing and installation.

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

There are two styles of fan-out kits available

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

- mini and ruggedised. Both are available for

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

multimode and singlemode and feature colour-

and place pads for precise placement.

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

Samtec ANZ

a very small diameter, making it suitable for

Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L122

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.

AFC Group Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J606

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7-pin connectors Conxall’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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K171

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PLUGS, CABLES & INTERCONNECTS Board-to-cable connector ERNI 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 termination 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

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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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L119

Coaxial cable WL 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

USB charger kit The USB multi-charger kit charges a multitude of different phone or media player devices from any USB port and eliminate the need for a

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.

mains-powered adapter.

Watson Marlow Pty Ltd

It suits just about everything, including PDAs and cameras.

Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K317

Fifteen adapters are included in the kit, covering these models: 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.

Jaycar Electronics Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K200

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tor CompactPCI serial PIC MG CPCI-S.0 is a new , independent base standard that introduce s a connector, which enables a much higher signal density and sup ports even higher tran smission frequencies of 12 Gbps and more.

In addition, this con nector only supports modern point-to-point connections.

Converter systems Converter systems from GET Engineering transform MILSTD-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 configurations, including a ‘backshell’ option and hot-swappable components in the 16-channel version.

Unitronix Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L357

The G20 reaches a bas e frequency of 2.53 GH z. 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 possible to reach a freq uency of 3.2 GHz. The computer has a CPU-independent microprocessor in the chipset which is bas ed on the Intel active management techno logy.

The microprocessor can be accessed via the network using the integrated ethernet con troller.

This way, different fun ctions such as readin g status information, changing configurati ons, switching the PC on and off, forwardin or redirecting I/O dev g ices like hard disks, CD-ROM etc (serial over LAN) and remote con trol via keyboard/video/ mouse are possible.

The standard I/O at the board front includ es two PCIe-driven gigabit-ethernet and two USB 2.0 interfac es as well as two dis play ports that can also be used as an HDMI or DVI connection using an external adapter.

A total of eight PCI Express links is availab le.

At the rear, eight US B, six SATA, a displa y or HDMI port, five PCI Express x1 and two PEG x8 ports are pro vided.

For extending the fun ctionality of the device , the mezzanine modu le GM1 is now available.

It is used to lead fou r of the possible eig ht ethernet interfaces spe cified in the Compact PCI Serial standard to the backplane. The four interfaces are imp lemented on Compact PCI Serial connector P6 which is directly assembled on the GM 1.

A microSD card can be plugged additiona lly.

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PCB connectors TE 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.

TE Connectivity Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L022

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PLUGS, CABLES & INTERCONNECTS Cabling system AFC’s third-generation MTP cabling solution offers density and low link loss performance while providing an upgrade to 40 and 100 Gigabit circuits.

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a range of enclosures from 1RU through to 3RU. The system includes a 96 fibre 1RU solution that is suitable 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. AFC Group Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J267

Laser diode for camera A 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.

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2500 W power converter The 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, transportation and process control systems.

The series features a range of over 200 standard models, with modifications 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 4.5400 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.

Powerbox Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J446

USB charging Summit 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 battery, 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 maximum 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.

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Inverter platform The 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 assembly 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.

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Battery monitor The 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 replaced or recharged.

Setec Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J263

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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);

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Wind power supply An 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 continuously 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 expectancy. 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

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 connectors 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 shortcircuit 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 electromagnetic susceptibility.

Emerson Network Power Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K052

to the generator voltage of the turbine.

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Switching power The Cincon CFM101S series of high-density/high-efficiency switching power supplies is available in a compact openframe 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; adjustable 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.

Powerbox Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L359

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DC power supplies The 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 conditions, 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.

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California Energy Comm Star 2.0, as well as being age range of wide universal input volt Both supplies feature a a 127 to from ng also capable of operati 90 to 264 AC and are of less nt me require maximum input power 300 VDC. They have a than 300 mW. power consumption of less than 74 W and a no-load r Emerson Network Powe 93 s like this at wf.net.au/J9 item re mo Contact info and

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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 negative 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 standard 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. Powerbox Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K863

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Solar inverters PV 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.

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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 energy 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J193

Battery testers The 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 userspecified 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K092

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Power analyser The 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 benefit 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 independently 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.

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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.

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Protecting solar panels The standard IEC61730 requires a lightning impulse test with the standard 1.2/50 Âľs 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.

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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 capability and precision to enable engineers to develop multifunctional, intuitive and ultimately, more intelligent devices.

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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

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MMA8450QT, a member of the Freescale family, is a smart, lowpower 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 consumption savings by allowing the applications processor to sleep while data is logged. element14 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K248

Wireless position sensor Micromax 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 position 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.

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Radar sensors Micromax 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 applications - 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 processes 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.

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Sensor family Banner Engineering has introduced its latest iVu touch screen vision sensor family, the iVu Plus - adding ethernet connectivity and more advanced inspection 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

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SENSORS Temperature sensor Maxim has introduced the MAX6581, a ±1°C accurate, 8-channel 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 cancellation 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 singlechannel 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.

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Fixed field sensors Banner 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.

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Illuminance sensor Renesas 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 electronics, mobile terminals and handsets, factory automation equipment and lighting fixtures for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Adjustable-field sensors Micromax Sensors & Automation has added two mid-range adjustable-field sensors to Banner Engineeringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World-Beam QS30 family.

The QS30AFF400 foreground suppression sensor and the QS30AF600 background 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 sensorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visible red LED sensing beam ensures easy sensor alignment.

The devices are available in a waterproof, epoxy encapsulated IP67-rated housing, 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.

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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 instrument 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 Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J609

Battery tester Rising impedance is a recognised indicator of pending battery failure and using an RE856 as a proactive trending tool allows technicians to monitor the condition 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.

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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.

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The optional power analysis software contains four measurement functions, including power quality, harmonics, ripple and inrush current.

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The company also announced the PXIe-5185, which delivers 3 GHz bandwidth along with 12.5 GSps sample rate. Both digitisers are part of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PXI-based hardware and software platform, that provides optimised performance for automated tests.

Tektronix oscilloscope ASICs in the digitisers provide the foundation for highspeed 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 precision 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 development 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.

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Handheld audio analyser The XL2 handheld audio analyser has a combination of sound level meter, acoustic analyser and powerful audio analyser.

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made without multiple connection steps and removes

events in their design and changes in the RF spectrum.

the need for additional electronic calibration modules.

The oscilloscope also allows designers to see the RF spectrum of a signal at any

Included are all the hardware and soft-

point in time within a long acquisition to see how the spectrum changes over time

ware tools to make signal-integrity meas -

or with device state.

urements. The tools include mixed-mode

By moving the Spectrum Time throughout the time domain acquisition, designers

S-parameter conversion and port-renumbering, passiv-

can see the RF spectrum for any point in their acquisition while simultaneously seeing

ity, reciprocity and causality enforcement, and built-in

their analog, digital and/or decoded buses at the same point in time.

time-domain views like impedance, rho, step response

Similarly, RF time domain traces are used to show how the amplitude, frequency

and impulse response.

or phase of the RF input signal changes relative to time. The RF time domain traces

The instrument can perform all tests currently made

are shown in the same window as the analog, digital and serial/parallel bus decoded

with TDR or VNA instruments including: impedance;

waveforms, providing instant insight into device operation.

return loss; impedance imbalance; insertion loss;

In addition to the standard RF power level trigger, an optional module (MDO4TRIG)

crosstalk (near- and far-end); differential- to common-

allows additional trigger types to use the RF power level as a source, enabling users

mode conversion; common- to differential-mode

to further isolate an RF event of interest.

conversion; intrapair skew; voltage transfer functions;

Users can trigger on a specific pulse width, or look for a timeout event or runt,

differential- and common-mode step response at input

or even include the RF input in a logic pattern defined along with the analog and

and output ports; mode conversion step response;

digital channels.

both mixed-mode and single-ended measurements

This ability to trigger on whatever the user is interested in regardless of whether

standard; risetime normalisation for all time-domain

itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s analog, digital, RF or some combination is a claimed industry first for the series.

results; TDR and TDT mode.

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Antenna analyser The 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 systems for mobile radio, broadcasting or radiocommunications, the analyser performs fast and accurate measurements. Even in its basic configuration, 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 receive 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.

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Torque tester Nextech 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.

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Benchtop instruments Tektronix has released benchtop instruments that are claimed to provide engineers with a wider range of choices, fulfilling tasks from design and development to production, maintenance 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 offer a frequency range to 300 MHz and can deliver 12 digit/s frequency resolution 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 device 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 productivity 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 frontpanel keypad or by recalling from up to 40 user-defined set-up memories.

EMI test receiver

The 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 compatibility 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 platform 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 amendments, 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.

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Mobile CAN-diagnostics Peak-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.

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Vector network analyser The PXIe-5630 is a 6 GHz, two-port vector network analyser with support for vector measurements of transmission and reflection coefficients, 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 Âľs/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 solution 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 addition, with the open PXI platform, it can integrate additional RF or mixed-signal I/O instruments into a test system.

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Waveform monitors 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, distanceto-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/

What are claimed to be the smallest full-featured waveform monitors and rasterisers that can monitor 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 itâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s futureproof to meet

constantly changing video testing needs; 16-channel embedded AES audio simultaneous monitoring (including surround sound display); multirate colour

bar and pathological signal generation for basic installation and maintenance.

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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.

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12-bit HR oscilloscopes The 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.

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A series of resu lts can be logge d, downloaded graphed - prov and iding a guard ag ainst any likeliho failure being at od of tributed to negl ect. This ergono mically designed hand held device is a diagnostic to ol that comes complet e with a clamp meter that integ to allow further rates testing and co nfirmation of cu measurements. rrent A major advant age of impeda nce monitoring load testing is over that batteries are assessed without being discharg ed. Results st ored in the RE memory can be 856’s read from its display, downloa to a PC or iss ded ued via an op tional printer.

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Digital multimeters The U1230 range of handheld digital multimeters provides features that simplify everyday tasks even when working in dark and noisy conditions.

The U1231A, U1232A and U1233A models are 3½-digit, 6000-count DMMs designed for installation and maintenance 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.

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