EP&Dee no 7 - July, 2013

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JULY 2013 Table of Contents

WIN a Microchip mTouch Projected Capacitive Development Kit!

EDITORIAL 3 Next Big (or Little) Things

by Radu Andrei, Comet Electronics

DESIGN FEATURES 8 Synergy - Breakout boards for mbed rapid prototyping modules 9 Microsemi Broadens FPGA Product Portfolio with Highly-integrated IGLOO2 IGLOO2 FPGAs Offer Lowest System Cost, Best-in-class Integration, Low Power, Reliability and Security

10 New 14 Bit 500 MS/s Digitizer with PCIe x8 Gen2 Interface 4 synchronous input channels and 3GBytes/s streaming to PC! Swedish company, Strategic Test AB, has now released its next generation “UltraFast” PCIe instrumentation platform called UF4e.

EP&Dee is offering its readers the chance to win an mTouch Projected Capacitive Development Kit from Microchip. The mTouch Projected Capacitive Development Kit (part #DM160211) includes a 3.5 sensor mounted on a sensor board, a projected-capacitive board with the PIC16F707 MCU and fully functional firmware. The kit enables users to connect sensors to up to 24 channels, without modifying the firmware.

12 Wearable Medical Devices: Design at the Cutting Edge Medical devices are evolving from portable equipment to wearable devices.

These are meant to be used continuously for extended periods of time as health care moves out of hospitals and becomes more integrated with peoples’ lives. Wearable medical devices are not a new concept; devices such as nicotine patches and patches for motion sickness are familiar and laid the groundwork for a new generation of electronic products, including the iontophoresis patch.

18 Transistors and power modules by International Rectifier The International Rectifier (IR) Company is a world leader in the semiconductor market for use in energy conversion systems - from digital, analogue and mixed integrated circuits to advanced discrete components. IR components are using by the most known manufacturers of computers, household appliances, automobiles, consumer electronics and military equipment, while continuously improving quality, features and efficiency of their products

28 LPS 36HI/EN (High Resolution) 30 Sensors for wind power 30 CLASSICS technology family

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The open source code supports sensors with up to 32 channels, and the kit includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) tool that enables customers to easily adjust key parameters that are important to their design.

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The kit contains: • Projected Capacitive Board, including a PIC16F707 fully functional firmware • 12 x 9 Sensor Board • Projected Capacitive 12 x 9 Touch Sensor, size 3.5” • USB/Communication Cables

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Embedded Systems (p 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 16) (p 22 - 27) LEDs (p 32) Display (p 33)

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For your chance to win an mTouch Projected Capacitive Development Kit, visit the web page: http://www.microchip-comps.com/epdee-mtouch and enter your details in the online entry form.

Sensors (p 29, 31) Active Components (p 35 - 40)

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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Avnet Abacus garners first annual European Sales Achievement Award from Harwin

Honeywell Chairman And CEO Dave Cote Selected “CEO Of The Year”

Avnet Abacus, one of Europe’s leading interconnect, passive, electro-mechanical and power distributors and a business unit of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, a business region of Avnet, Inc. has gained the ‘European Sales Achievement Award 2012’ from Harwin, a

Honeywell announced that Chief Executive Magazine named Chairman and CEO Dave Cote “2013 CEO of the Year,” an honor that recognizes an outstanding corporate leader nominated and selected by peers. The award will be featured on the cover of Chief Executive Magazine’s July issue and can also be found at ChiefExecutive.net.

The award recognizes the transformation of Honeywell under Cote’s leadership over the past decade. During that time, Honeywell has increased sales by 71 percent to $37.7 billion, pro forma EPS1 by 197 percent to $4.48, and delivered a total shareowner return of 240 percent, consistently outperforming the S&P 500 during that timeframe. Today, Honeywell is a global company, with 54 percent of sales coming from outside the U.S. versus 41 percent ten years ago. Since 2003, Honeywell has made more than 75 acquisitions and 50 divestitures, building great positions in good industries around the world.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized as Chief Executive’s CEO of the Year,” said Cote. “I’m proud of Honeywell’s performance and the

Award, handed out for the first time this year to Avnet Abacus as a commendation of the high level of support and service accomplished during the past twelve months, which have contributed substantially to the continued success and growth in sales of the Harwin range.

Andrew McQuilken, Sales and Marketing Director, Harwin; (left) Alan Jermyn, VP European Marketing, Avnet Abacus (right)

leading manufacturer of hi-reliability connector and SMT board hardware.

This is the second consecutive year that the distributor has been recognised for sales excellence

by Harwin, which named Avnet Abacus ‘Distributor of the Year’ in 2011. This accolade now falls within the broader scope of the European Sales Achievement

Avnet Abacus stocks a wide variety of parts from the Harwin product line, including the EZBoardWare range of SMT PCB hardware and the Datamate high reliability, high performance connector system, in addition to other standard and specialist interconnect solutions.

AVNET ABACUS www.avnet-abacus.eu

terrific returns we’ve provided our shareowners. We’ve transformed Honeywell into a global growth company, led by common initiatives, behaviors, and processes.

Our ‘One Honeywell’ culture has been a powerful piece of our growth story because people are our ultimate differentiator.

Our portfolio has evolved from a largely manufacturing base to today where half of our business comes from software development.

Our focus on seed planting and reinvesting in our businesses, products, and services will continue because it’s working. We’ve achieved a lot over the past decade, but I’m even more excited about our future because the best is yet to come for Honeywell.”

Cote was appointed by President Obama to serve on both the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (commonly known as the Simpson-Bowles Commission) and the U.S.-India CEO Forum.

HONEYWEL www.honeywell.com

New Rugged Laptop Computers for Economical Field Operations Captec has introduced two new cost-effective rugged laptop computers, expanding their existing range of highly mobile rugged tablet computers.

The laptops are designed to provide powerful mobile computing and survive challenging field environments, without the added expense of the unnecessary environmental protection.

Captec’s new rugged laptops have full MIL-STD810G shock & vibration protection, providing dependable operation, even with the roughest handling. The 14” model is designed with IP53 ingress protection allowing it to be used in bad weather or wet conditions, while the convertible 12” model can also be used as a tablet computer and has spill proof display & keyboard.

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They offer sunlight readable and night vision compatible touch panel displays and the latest 3rd generation Intel Core i processors giving superb data processing

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and graphics capabilities.

Hot swap batteries and long battery life provides uninterrupted operation avoiding down time at critical moments. A single charge

will give more than a working day’s operation.

Versatile connectivity is provided by serial, USB and LAN connections plus extensive wireless connectivity, ensuring communication can be maintained at all times.

A wide range of accessories and Windows 7/ 8 or Linux operating systems support specialist field applications.

These rugged laptop computers are ideal for applications, such as field service, mobile communications, line inspection, surveying and any specialist applications requiring powerful, survivable and dependable mobile computing.

These new Rugged Laptops are available now.

CAPTEC www.captec-group.com

EDITORIAL

Next Big (or Little) Things What follows is a sample of both the small and big things on the CES show floor that might well alter the consumer electronics landscape in 2013.

Miracast With the Miracast peer-to-peer wireless screencast standard consumers can wirelessly display on a big-screen TV what they see on their handhelds.

Voice control TV Smart TV is prompting the electronics industry to re-think remotes and the TV user interface. Natural User Interface, which includes voice control, recognition, gestures, will be a must. The industry is offering chips running noise reduction, echo cancellation, spherical beam-forming algorithms, enabling voice commands in a large room.

Wireless sound bar The move to Ultra HDTV delivers video with unprecedented high resolution.

Audio, on the other hand, remains an under-served market. CE vendors are now racing to offer more dynamic surround sound – with no fuss and no wires.

17-inch display Cars are becoming the fourth platform (after TV, PC and smartphone) for CE companies. Nvidia’s Tegra apps processor-powered 17-inch touchscreen infotainment system (There are no knobs!) is in the dashboard inside Tesla’s model S. 110-inch HDTV Of course, size matters. Samsung showed off a 110-inch Ultra HDTV at its booth.

Tiny cameras everywhere HD video cameras have become smaller and are wireless. They can be mounted on bike helmet or embedded in goggles, worn on a vest by war correspondents, harnessed on a dog, or mounted on a wall without drilling holes.

OLED TV It’s official. LG Electronics launched its 55-ich OLED TV. Car Ethernet The MOST auto connectivity spec is on the way out as new unshielded single twisted-pair cable; it enables auto Ethernet. This means auto makers can leverage the ubiquitous Ethernet standard while reducing the connectivity cost and cabling weight.

Soccer ball on 4K On a 4K Ultra HDTV showing a soccer match clip; the images of players are crisp and the movement convincing (at 60 fps).

Nvidia unveils Shield Nvidia launched a handheld game platform called Shield, based on Android and Nvidia’s Tegra 4 application processor.

Nike’s hyperdunk shoes Embedded with sensors, these Nike shoes can track every move on the court and wirelessly sync stats on an Apple iOS device.

4K 'PrecisionBlack Pro' Samsung showed off what it calls “PrecisionBlack Pro” images. The technology analyzes the picture divided in thousands of parts, optimizing the LED backlight technology and video signals for each part.

Make your smartphone water proof Liquipel demonstrated its nano-coating technology designed to be applied to electronics to make them water proof.

3-D glasses 3-D TV is alive and well. (inspired and adapted from EE Times) Radu Andrei

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS Microchip’s new family of High-Speed CAN transceivers are low-power and highly-robust Microchip announces a new family of High-Speed (HS) CAN transceivers, the MCP2561/2. These new devices serve as an interface between a CAN protocol controller and the physical two-wire CAN bus. The new family of transceivers meet CAN specification requirement “GIFT ICT Group Conformance Test Specification V1.0” as verified by C&S Group GmbH in addition to other global automotive Electromagnetic

supply in order to internally level shift the CAN transceiver digital I/Os for easy microcontroller interfacing. This is beneficial when a system is using a microcontroller at a Vdd less than 5V (for example, 1.8V or 3.3V).

The transceivers have an industry low standby current consumption (<5μA typical) helping to meet automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) low power budget requirements. Both parts are also available in 8-lead PDIP,

Compatibility (EMC) requirements such as “Hardware Requirements for LIN, CAN and FlexRay Interfaces in Automotive Applications,” Version 1.3, May 2012 as verified by IBEE. Customers can have confidence in CAN conformance and high robustness increasing ease of development and system reliability.

The new family of MCP2561/2 transceivers provides two device options. The MCP2561 is a HS CAN transceiver in an 8-pin package and features a SPLIT pin. The SPLIT pin helps to stabilize common mode in biased split termination schemes. The MCP2562 is also an HS CAN transceiver available in an 8-pin package and features a Vio pin. The Vio pin can be tied to a secondary

SOIC and 3×3 mm DFN (leadless) package types allowing for development flexibility and offering alternatives for space-limited application boards.

Additionally, the devices support both Extended (E): −40°C to +125°C and High (H): −40°C to +150°C temperature ranges providing customers the ability to use one part across various CAN connected applications. The MCP2561/2 CAN transceivers are well suited for a wide range of applications in the automotive market including power train, body and convenience, diagnostics, safety and security; and in the industrial market, including manufacturing, construction and agriculture, among others.

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY www.microchip.com/get/2REU

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INDUSTRY NEWS Microchip’s new op amps extend battery life with exceptionally low power consumption Microchip announces a new nine-member lowpower, general-purpose operational amplifier (op amp) family - the MCP647X/8X/9X. These op amps provide among the industry’s best power consumption for a given gain-bandwidth product, including low quiescent current, to extend battery lifetimes. Additionally, they have exceptionally low leakage current over temperature, up to 125°C, which reduces errors in applications such as sensor conditioning. In combination with features such as input offset voltage of 1.5mV and space-saving packages as small as SC70 and SOT-23, these op amps are ideal for a broad range of portable applications in the consumer, industrial, automotive and medical markets.

The designers of portable, battery-powered applications are challenged to lower power consumption and reduce cost and board space without compromising on the robustness and accuracy of their signal chains. The

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS Lattice Introduces New Automotive Grade FPGAs to Dramatically Accelerate Affordable Innovation Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced the introduction of a new AECQ100-certified automotive family, the LALatticeECP3™, which includes 6 devices.

The new family leverages Lattice’s expertise in low power, small size, and cost optimized FPGAs to deliver programmable technology that can be used for all classes of automobile as well as automotive aftermarket products.

“Vehicle designers want to differentiate by enabling safety and electronic features found in luxury cars to a universe of affordable automobiles,” said Gordon Hands, Director of marketing for low density products at Lattice. “This is limited by the availability of cost effective devices to enable this deployment. LALatticeECP3 devices leverage our experience in the mobile consumer space to deliver the programmable performance, size, and power necessary to immediately deploy advance automotive electronic technologies that can be used in all cars.”

The compact automotive qualified LA-

LatticeECP3 FPGA family provides a versatile programmable platform that includes SERDES. The power optimized SERDES uses half of the power of comparable multi-protocol SERDES. The devices also include powerful digital-signal processing, high-density on-chip memory, programmable DDR3 memory interfaces, and offers up to 35K look-up tables (LUTS).

Moreover, the LatticeECP3 family includes up six banks of configurable I/O and four 3Gbps SERDES to efficiently link automotive based networks, components and technologies.

Delivered in packages as small as 10mm x 10mm, the LA-LatticeECP3 Automotive FPGA family allows designers to implement optimized driver assistance systems such as the replacement of side mirrors with high resolution camera systems.

Lattice provides its HDR-60 Video Camera Development Kit so engineers can easily develop solutions in areas such as collision avoidance, driver assistance, infotainment and telematics. In addition to providing increased safety the elimination of mirrors improves automobile aerodynamics to dramatically increase fuel efficiency.

LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR www.latticesemi.com

IDT Announces Innovative Power Management Solution Validated for Intel® Atom™ Processor-based Applications MCP647X/8X/9X family of general-purpose op amps provides low supply current, low leakage current over temperature and low input offset voltage in small packages, which offers one of the industry’s best cost-to-performance ratios.

In fact, the 1.5mV offset voltage offers better precision than the industry standard for general-purpose op amps, without the price premium of high-precision op amps. For applications that have sensors with high output impedance, or that go through accelerated life tests at high temperatures, the MCP647X/8X/9X’s low leakage current is particularly important.

All nine members of the new MCP647X/8X/9X op amp family are available today for sampling and volume production. The MCP6471, MCP6481 and MCP6491 are offered in 5-pin SC70 and SOT-23 packages. The MCP6472, MCP6482 and MCP6492 are available in 8-pin SOIC, TDFN and MSOP packages.

The MCP6474, MCP6484 and MCP6494 are available in 14-pin SOIC and TSSOP packages.

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY www.microchip.com/get/LXDC

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Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, announced that it has developed and validated an intelligent, scalable, and distributed power management solution for Intel® Atom™ processors, Intel® Xeon® processors and Intel® Core™ processors. IDT’s innovative power management solution is designed to meet the cross-platform power requirements of various Intel-based applications with a single power management IC (PMIC).

IDT’s patented solution has been systemlevel validated to support these processor families. The IDTP9145 is a scalable, programmable, multi-channel PMIC specifically designed to support the power management requirements of Intel Atom processorbased SoCs. Unlike traditional solutions that require a different PMIC for different power requirements, the highly-versatile IDTP9145 leverages IDT’s intelligent, scalable, distributed power sources (IDTP9147), enabling system designers to add phases and output current to the internal DC/DC regulator as needed by the application.

This feature minimizes development risk and offers tremendous flexibility for point-ofload regulation, circuit board routing, and thermal distribution. The IDTP9145 PMIC is a complete power management solution

that includes: five step-down DC/DC regulators (20A total peak current), seven LDOs, a 10-bit ADC, multiple GPIOs, and a highspeed I2C interface. IDT’s patent-pending architecture offers seamless transitions between modes of operation to ensure high-efficiency for different power loads.

IDT www.idt.com

INDUSTRY NEWS

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Exar Corporation Acquires Cadeka Microcircuits Exar Corporation, a leading provider of high-performance analog mixed-signal products and data management solutions, today announced that it has acquired Cadeka Microcircuits.

The transaction, which closed on Friday, July 5, 2013, includes $29.0 million in initial consideration to be paid in a combination of cash and stock, and an earnout against net revenues contributed by Cadeka. With locations in Loveland, Colorado and both Shenzhen and Wuxi, China, Cadeka designs, develops and markets precision analog integrated circuits for use in industrial and high reliability applications.

Cadeka provides precision operational amplifiers, instrumentation amplifiers, comparators, filters and data converter products to a wide array of electronic equipment manufacturers in the medical electronics, aerospace, test and measurement, surveillance and industrial control markets.

“The Cadeka team has worked together in various formations for the better part of 25 years and brings to Exar deep product and design experience in the area of high-performance and precision

analog circuit design and product development,” commented Exar President and CEO Louis DiNardo.

“Cadeka’s products provide best in class performance and, in many cases, are direct or indirect replacements for solutions from Analog Devices, Linear Technology, and National Semiconductor, which was acquired by Texas Instruments.

We expect that the acquisition will be neutral to modestly accretive to our profitability immediately.

When we couple Cadeka’s product offering with our global presence and reach, we will be able to grow revenue quickly and provide meaningful operating leverage,” concluded Mr. DiNardo.

CADEKA MICROCIRCUITS www.cadeka.com EXAR www.exar.com

Power MOSFETS and ICs from Advanced Power Electronics Corp. now to be available through Premier Farnell Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (USA), a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, today announced that it has signed a franchise deal with Premier Farnell plc, a leading high service distributor of electronic components and host of the industry-leading element14 Community. Under the terms of the agreement, Premier Farnell will be able to offer Advanced Power’s complete range of power MOSFETs, IGBTs and power ICs worldwide.

The Advanced Power range of power semiconductors is available in Europe through Farnell element14, in the US through Newark element14 and in Asia Pacific through element14.

Comments Ralph Waggitt, President/CEO, Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (USA): “Our parts offer designers a winning combination of performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness. We are delighted that customers of Premier Farnell who are looking for power semiconductor solutions for new designs can now choose

easy on-line access and off-theshelf delivery of our products from Premier Farnell’s comprehensive product and supplier portfolio.

We do offer a very broad range of products and have focussed on bringing the most popular parts on-line quickly, and will expand the offering over the coming months to include our entire standard product offering. As we introduce new products to the market, we will also be able support their promotion with engineering and NPI quantities through Premier Farnell.

In addition, where we have struggled in the past to provide good support to the MRO community, this same easy access and fast offthe-shelf delivery of smaller quantities will help them to minimise down-time due to repairs and maintenance.”

ADVANCED POWER ELECTRONICS www.a-powerusa.com PREMIER FARNELL www.premierfarnell.com

FREEWAY Lighting Solutions strengthens its LED offering with the addition of the LITEON Opto Electronics Franchise Freeway Lighting Solutions has signed a Franchised Distribution agreement with LITEON, one of the world's leading producers of Optoelectronics. LITEON has a wide offering in all areas, such as SMD LED including CHIP and PLCC types, plus LED Displays, Infrared and PTIR products.

LITEON products are used by leading brands of information products, consumer electronics and communications equipment.

Richard Blackmore, MD of Freeway Lighting Solutions said he was delighted to have added another global name to the Freeway Lighting line card. “LITEON provides us a with a wide offering in CHIP, PLCC types,

including RGB, plus Opto Couplers and LED Displays, enabling us to penetrate the industrial and consumer markets. We will be investing in a stock profile which will mirror our customers' needs and those featured on our website.”

Simon Irving, Senior Director of Sales for LITEON Europe, commented: “I am delighted to have added Freeway

Lighting to our franchise network. With its strong European sales presence, the Freeway Lighting/Rebound team will strengthen our coverage and provide greater opportunity for growth in our target markets.”

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Synergy Breakout boards for mbed rapid prototyping modules AnimatronicLab Board The DesignSpark Synergy AnimatronicLab breakout board opens up the mbed Microcontroller module (M3 and M0) to a whole range of functions, by allowing quick and easy access to its features via the I2S, I2C, SPI, Ethernet and USB pin headers. Primarily aimed at rapid prototyping, its set of features make this a highly functional platform for a wide variety of applications, and the inclusion of convenient test points for probes, oscilloscopes and even protocol analysers brings a new dimension of visibility in the lab environment.

The DesignSpark Synergy AudioCODEC breakout board can be plugged in directly to the AnimatronicLab for rapid prototyping. Based on the highly popular TLV320AIC23B audio codec from Texas Instruments, it uses the industry-standard I2C/SPI bus for control and I2S for data transfer and is capable of audio playback and recording at a range of resolutions and sample rates.

The TLV320AIC23B is a high-performance stereo audio codec with highly integrated analogue functionality. The analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs) and digital-to-analogue converters (DACs) within the TLV320AIC23B use multibit sigma-delta technology with integrated oversampling digital interpolation filters.

DisplayBoard Utilising a separately plugged in mbed Microcontroller module, the DesignSpark Synergy DisplayBoard gives the user a wide range options to experiment with.

The board is particularly useful for experimenting with Animatronics applications. The on board half bridge driver allows the easy control of stepper motors, actuators or even LED’s. The board allows you to plug in the DesignSpark AudioCODEC board for High Quality Audio through I2S. Together the boards allow experimentation with movement, light and audio all on the same platform.

AudioCODEC Board

The DisplayBoard is an array of six large seven-segment display modules and associated drivers. It’s flexible design means it can display a wide range of data types. The seven-segment display modules have a digit height of 56mm, with each segment using four high-efficiency LEDs that provide a highly visible display. This board is ideal for displaying, Clocks, timers, counters, for either stand alone or via a network.

The driver used is the NXP PA9635 – a 16-channel LED driver that has an I2C interface and PWM capability, enabling control of brightness and segment flashing. The drivers are split into four: three driving pairs of LED displays, with the fourth controlling the red LED’s between each segment. n

Source: www.designspark.com

Aurocon COMPEC www.compec.ro

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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Microsemi Broadens FPGA Product Portfolio with Highly-integrated IGLOO2 IGLOO2 FPGAs Offer Lowest System Cost, Best-in-class Integration, Low Power, Reliability and Security Microsemi Corporation unveiled its IGLOO®2 field programmable gate array (FPGA) family for industrial, commercial aviation, defense, communications and security applications.

The non-volatile flash-based IGLOO2 FPGAs have the highest number of mainstream FPGA features including general purpose input/outputs (GPIOs), 5G SERDES interfaces, and PCI Express® endpoints of any similar device on the market today, and feature the industry’s only high-performance memory subsystem.

When compared to other 5G SERDES-based FPGAs under 150K logic elements (LEs), IGLOO2’s high level of integration provides the lowest total system cost versus competitive FPGAs while improving reliability, significantly reducing power and systematically protecting valuable customers’ design IPs. The IGLOO2 FPGA family requires only two power supplies, versus three for competitive devices. Additionally, the non-volatile configuration of IGLOO2 eliminates the requirement for external flash memory, providing the system architect with a higher level of system integration, performance and reliability.

Microsemi has already engaged with lead customers who plan to use IGLOO2 in a broad range of products including industrial controllers, Ethernet switches, FADEC engine controllers, missile systems, and other applications.

Microsemi’s IGLOO2 FPGAs address industry needs for mainstream FPGA features by providing a LUT-based fabric, 5G transceivers, high-speed GPIO, block RAM and DSP blocks in a differentiated, cost- and power-optimized architecture. The new IGLOO2 FPGA architecture offers up to five times more logic density and three times more fabric performance than the previous generation IGLOO family.

The IGLOO2 family offers best-in-class mainstream FPGA features including: • highest number of GPIOs for any given density node for 5G SERDES FPGAs; • highest number of 5G transceivers density; • highest number of PCI compliant 3.3V I/Os in the industry; and • highest number of PCIe endpoints.

For cost-optimized FPGAs below 150K LEs, IGLOO2 provides the high level of I/O and SERDES integration - which is necessary for I/O expansion, bridging, system management and co-processing - allowing customers to use smaller devices for I/O expansion and bridging solutions. This, coupled with the need for only two power supplies and no external configuration devices, reduces overall system cost and board complexity.

For the vast number of applications in the communications, industrial, defense and aviation markets that require highly integrated premium features for I/O expansion, bridging and co-processing at a lower cost, IGLOO2 provides a best-in-class solution.

IGLOO2’s FPGA features are complemented by a unique built-in high-performance memory subsystem (HPMS) that embeds common user functions such as the industry’s largest monolithic embedded SRAM memory blocks. These memories provide fast, predictable low latency to time critical embedded applications such as video, embedded graphics functions and real time Ethernet. Included in the HPMS is up to 512Kbytes of flash memory which allows users to store pertinent system data such as Ethernet MAC IDs, user keys, system configuration and system personalization data. This feature also enables secure boot functions for industry leading processors by storing secondary boot loaders securely on-chip. In addition, the HPMS integrates two DMA controllers and a two-port memory cache (DDR bridges) to efficiently move data within and in-and-out of IGLOO2 to external DDR3 memories for these embedded time critical applications.

Low Power The IGLOO2 FPGA family delivers the industry’s lowest static power by providing 10 times lower static power than comparable FPGAs by utilizing a unique Flash*Freeze real-time power management mode.

Security To protect valuable customer IP, the family includes built-in design security for all devices including root-of-trust applications.

Additionally, IGLOO2 FPGAs continue Microsemi’s dominance in SEU immunity due to the inherently reliable flash-based FPGA fabric, ideal for safety critical, mission critical and high temperature systems. IGLOO2 FPGAs are tailored to customers’ needs by offering more resources on a smaller device.

Design Now with IGLOO2 FPGAs Designers can leverage the Libero® SoC software toolset for designing IGLOO2 FPGAs. Libero SoC includes FPGA development tools from leading EDA vendors such as Mentor Graphics® and Synopsys®. These tools, combined with tools developed by Microsemi, allow customers to quickly and easily manage their Microsemi FPGA designs. An intuitive user interface and push button design flow guide users through the flow while organizing design files and seamlessly managing exchanges between the various tools.

Pricing and Availability Customers can start designing with IGLOO2 FPGAs now. The M2GL050 is shipping in volume production now with subsequent device configurations rolling out throughout 2013 and early 2014. IGLOO2 FPGAs will be available in extended temperature offerings of up to 125 degrees centigrade temperature junction. The low-cost IGLOO2 Evaluation Kit will be available in August 2013.

Pricing for IGLOO2 starts at less than $7USD for high volume orders.

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New 14 Bit 500 MS/s Digitizer with PCIe x8 Gen2 Interface 4 synchronous input channels and 3GBytes/s streaming to PC! Swedish company, Strategic Test AB, has now released its next generation “UltraFast” PCIe instrumentation platform called UF4e. The new platform fulfills the multiple customer requests for increased streaming bandwidth and higher sampling rates. Acquisition data is stored inside the 4 GByte on-board buffer and can be read out at more than 3 GByte/s through the PCI Express x8 Gen2.

The ¾ card length plug-in cards are compatible to Gen1 and Gen3 and need a PCI Express slot with 8 or 16 physical lanes.

4 Channel 500 MS/s Digitizer The first released model based on the new platform is the UF4e-4451-x8. This comes with comes with four channels and 500 MS/s synchronous sampling speed at 14 bit ADC resolution. A smaller version with two channels and 500 MS/s is also available. Both versions have a signal bandwidth of 250MHz. To optimize data storage and bus transfer, repetitive signals can be stored into separate segments using Multiple Recording mode while transferring data in parallel; a feature that is widely appreciated for RADAR applications. The compact UF4e card is also equipped with different acquisition modes like single-shot, streaming (FIFO), segmented

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(Multiple Recording), gated (Gated Sampling) or the combination of segmented acquisition of fast signals in parallel to slow continuous data recording (ABA mode). All trigger events can be time stamped. Timestamp clock can either be based on the internal clock circuit or an externally fed-in time reference signal.

The four (or two) input channels are completely separated and have one monolithic ADC per channel, as well as its own high precision pre-amplifier. Each amplifier can be configured separately by software. Software can select one of six input ranges (±200 mV up to ±10 V), 50 Ohm or 1 MOhm input impedance and AC or DC coupling. Furthermore a bandwidth filter can be activated which suppresses

high frequency noise signals. The UF4e cards have an extremely powerful trigger engine that can combine the two external trigger inputs with channel trigger of each channel by a logical OR or AND. The channel trigger detection can be programmed for edge, level, window or pulse width.

Synchronization with Star-Hub Up to eight UF4e cards can run synchronously in one system. The star-hub module option distributes clock and trigger signals between the cards. The star-hub module can combine all of the trigger sources of all connected cards making it possible to use any trigger source as a starting event for the complete system. Using the star-hub a total of 32 channels with 500 MS/s and 14 bit resolution can be acquired simultaneously.

The UF4e-4451-x8 is the first product of a new series of ultra fast digitizers. The UF4e platform increases the bus transfer speed by factor 16 compared with former UF2e and MF3e platforms with PCI Express x1 Gen1 interface. Together with the clock concept and the powerful FPGA this platform is designed to be the base for new, ultra fast, high resolution products of the next generation. Based on the internal modular concept, new products with different ADCs and different sampling

INDUSTRY NEWS rates can be released to the market faster than before. During 2013, it is planned to release further models with 16 bit ADC resolution and 130 MS/s and 250 MS/s.

The UF4e platform is not limited to A/D modules but will also be used as a basis for fast digital data acquisition and arbitrary waveform and pattern generators.

SBench 6 Instrumentation Software All features of the new card series are fully supported by the UltraFast SBench 6 software. SBench 6 has been optimized to handle several GByte large signals and is running natively under Windows and Linux, both 32 bit and 64 bit. With this, SBench is the first out-of-the-box measurement software with full Linux support.

SBench 6 has been designed for the UltraFast PC instruments and supports all usage modes and settings of the UF4e series with comfortable setup dialogues. The software is able to run the cards in oscilloscope mode as well as long time transient recording mode (streaming mode). A special feature of SBench 6 is the segmented view that allows display of segment based signals together with signals of a second timebase (ABA mode) as well as highly precise timestamps. Besides this SBench 6 has many build-in features for comfortable data analysis and documentation like FFT analysis, a

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS function interpreter, several integrated analysis functions, export into ASCII, Wave, MATLAB, comment functions for signals and display details as well as a comfortable printout function.

The UF4e series - like the slower platforms UF2e and UF3e - is based on the proven SPCM driver interface. This interface incor-

porates a common API for all current products from Strategfic Test. For example, a program designed for the UF3e-4140 card (1 channel 14 bit 400 MS/s digitizer) only needs a couple of code lines changed to run with the new UF4-4451-x8.

Customers who want to program by themselves can use the proven SPCM driver for Windows and Linux, which are included in

the delivery. A set of standard programming examples is provided to illustrate the boards main signal capture functions.

Extensive support includes Visual C++, Borland C++, Gnu C++, Visual Basic, VB.NET, C#, J# and Delphi code.

A 2-year manufacturer warranty is standard for all UltraFast hardware products.

Drivers, software and firmware updates are available free of charge as well as the support given directly by the developer engineers themselves.

IAR Systems launches full support for Freescale® Vybrid Controller Solutions IAR Systems® launches support for the new Vybrid™ F series controller solutions available from Freescale Semiconductor. Full support for the Vybrid VF3xx, VF5xx, and VF6xx product families are provided using the development tool suite IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM®.

Vybrid controller solutions are built on an asymmetrical-multiprocessing architecture using single or dual ARM cores, and are well suited for use in many industrial applications.

The entry-level single-core devices provide low-power capabilities while the high-end dual-core processor units feature highly integrated, heterogenous dual cores for applications requiring rich human-machine interfaces and connectivity with real-time determinism.

IAR Embedded Workbench integrates the IAR C/C++ Compiler™, assembler, linker, librarian, text editor, project manager, and CSPY® Debugger in an integrated development environment (IDE). Its powerful code optimization works on multiple levels and creates highly efficient, reliable code for Vybrid controller solutions. IAR Embedded Workbench is integrated with Freescale MQX RTOS Software Solutions and the device configuration tool Freescale Processor Expert® Software.

The C-SPY Debugger supports simultaneous debugging of the ARM Cortex™-A5 and ARM Cortex-M4 cores. It provides full trace support through Embedded Trace Macrocell (ETM), as well as support for Serial Wire Debug (SWD). By using IAR Systems’ in-circuit debugging probe I-jet™, high-resolution Power Debugging is available. This technology couples the source code to the power consumption, letting users test and tune their applications for power optimization. The Power Debugging capabilities can be extended further with I-scope™, which adds current and voltage measurement capabilities. IAR Systems also provides advanced trace probes for debugging, testing, and verification of high-end applications.

The support for all devices includes header files, debugger register definitions, flash loader, and example projects. Example projects for Freescale MQX RTOS and the Freescale Tower™ System development platform for Vybrid controllers are also included.

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Wearable Medical Devices: Design at the Cutting Edge Medical devices are evolving from portable equipment to wearable devices.

These are meant to be used continuously for extended periods of time as health care moves out of hospitals and becomes more integrated with peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives.

Wearable medical devices are not a new concept; devices such as nicotine patches and patches for motion sickness are familiar and laid the groundwork for a new generation of electronic products, including the iontophoresis patch.

by Marten L. Smith, Staff Engineer, Medical Products Group, Microchip Technology Inc. An electrical current facilitates iontophoresis, which enables the infusion of a drug through the skin. The transdermal drug is ionised, dissolved in an aqueous solution and applied to an electrode in the patch.

Figure 1: Typical Iontophoresis Operation.

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Figure 1 shows how this specially formulated, ionised compound can then be moved through the skin via DC current. Depending on the drug and the condition being treated, modern patches can be worn for anything

from a few minutes to a few hours.

Iontophoresis has several advantages. The medicine can be locally dosed at very high levels; rather than being distributed throughout the entire body, as occurs with syringe injections. Local administration can result in improved efficacy and reduced side effects.

The production of low-cost, single use dispensers for these drugs has been made possible by recent advances in electronics technology, such as switched mode power-supply design - along with cost-effective, high performance MCUs. Self-applied iontophoresis is already in common use by consumers for a range of conditions, including headaches and cold sores.

The fact that the critical electronics are in the wearable portion of devices such as iontophoresis patches poses a significant challenge to designers. This is because this is the part which is meant to be used once and then thrown away, which means patch electronics must be small and inexpensive. As a small, disposable item, battery cost and energy capacity impose further design constraints. Finally, the design needs to be easily modified for additional features, such as changes in the medication dose and duration.

The device must produce sufficient voltages to drive the current level needed to infuse the correct dose through the skin and for the required duration period.

A DC/DC boost converter can drive a controlled current through the skin, along with a

DESIGN microcontroller (MCU) to control the converter for the development of a small cost-sensitive iontophoresis device.

To reach the required current to penetrate the skin, a boost regulator can step up the voltage from a low-voltage battery such as inexpensive Lithium coin or alkaline cell batteries to provide power to the patch electronics. The MCU must be both small and highly integrated to meet the requirements for cost and functionality.

Microchip’s 8-pin, 8-bit PIC12F1822 MCU is used in these devices and meets the design integration requirement, with an internal 10bit ADC, fixed voltage reference, comparator, PWM, hardware timers and EEPROM. The fixed voltage reference eliminates the need for a regulator or an external reference, and keeps the design to an 8-pin MCU in order to lower the cost and reduce board size.

In order to improve the quality of life and the quality of health care for patients, innovation in electronics technology now supports the development of medical devices that are intended to be worn on the body for long periods of time. Devices of this nature currently in use include continuous glucose monitors and wearable cardiac-event recorders.

An ovulation prediction system – used to maximise the opportunity for conception – is an interesting example of a device which longterm use. For example, the DuoFertility-brand fertility monitor, made by Cambridge

MEDICAL DEVICES Temperature Concepts (Figure 2) embodies a number of attributes that are essential to longterm monitoring systems.

The ovulation process correlates to minute changes in her basal body temperature; accurately measuring those changes over multiple cycles can help to estimate the day of ovulation.

Therefore the sensor on this fertility device continuously measures body basal temperature for up to six months, in contrast to a continuous glucose monitor may be designed to operate for up to a week. The device can predict when ovulation will occur up to six days in advance by using the data from constantly monitoring minute temperature changes. This approach eliminates the variations found from taking temperatures manually.

One design challenge is to create a device which can be comfortably attached to the body for months at a time. A two-part system comprised the solution in this instance; the coin-sized sensor unit attaches to the user's body with a biocompatible adhesive patch while the handheld reader unit analyses the data and allows the user to transfer that data to medical professionals for further analysis.

This ensures the body-worn sensor is as small and light as possible, as demonstrated in the functional partitioning diagram in Figure 3.

The environment of the user and their expected activities over a period of months also presents a challenge. A wearable device used for

months at a time must accommodate a range of conditions including sleeping, exercising, showering or even skiing. Therefore, the design of the sensor and its packaging must deliver precise temperature measurements regardless of whether the sensor is open on one side or covered by the user's arm.

A pair of matched thermistors measure temperature and heat flow from one side of the sensor to the other, making the sensor accurate to a few thousandths of a degree.

Incorporating an accelerometer in the sensor design also ensures the user’s movement is taken into account.

The volume available for batteries is very limited for small body-worn electronics.

Therefore the power consumption must be extremely low. The designers of this sensor used an 8-bit PIC16F886 MCU; minimal current consumption was achieved by using the MCU’s ultra low power wake-up feature.

In less than 1mS, the sensor can power up, take a measurement and then return to sleep mode when it's time to take a reading. This short wake-up time enabled the device’s designers to achieve average power consumption of less than 1μA, and a battery life of six months, using a small CR1216 Lithium coin-cell battery.

The sensor module sends data to the reader using a modified RFID protocol, wherein communication is initiated by holding the reader near the sensor.

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DESIGN This data transfer poses a challenge as it requires higher power consumption than measurement but holding the sensor’s temperature readings in 16 megabytes of standalone Flash minimised the current draw and allows reader data uploads to be spaced a few days apart.

MEDICAL DEVICES The data collected by a long-term sensor may need to be analysed by a trained person, having transferred the measured data to a PC or via the Internet.

The handheld reader transfers the data to a PC via the on-chip USB peripheral inside Microchip’s 16-bit PIC24FJ256GB106 MCU

with nanoWatt Technology. Front-panel buttons implemented using the MCU’s internal Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) and mTouch™ Capacitive Touch technology allow the user to enter additional data.

Communication from the device manufacturer to the reader allows for refinement of the ovulation prediction; the same capability can allow remote reconfiguration of the MCU. The manufacturer can run diagnostics and send software updates to the monitoring system using this flexibility.

Wearable medical devices that are meant for long-term use will create new diagnostic and therapeutic options for even more illnesses and conditions as innovation continues in the fields of biology, physiology, chemistry and electronics.

(Note: The Microchip name and logo, and PIC are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.)

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Figure 3: Block Diagram of Sensor and Reader.

Microchip Announces PIC32MX 32-bit Microcontroller Portfolio Microchip announces a new family of PIC32MX3/4 microcontrollers (MCUs) in 64/16 KB, 256/64 KB and 512/128 KB Flash/Ram configurations. These new MCUs are coupled with comprehensive software and tools from Microchip for designs in connectivity, graphics, digital audio and general-purpose embedded control.

The MCUs are an expansion to the popular PIC32MX3/4 series of high-performance 32-bit microcontrollers. They offer higher RAM memory options and higher integration of peripherals at a lower cost.

The PIC32MX3/4 feature 28 x 10-bit ADCs and 5 UARTS, 105 DMIPS performance, serial peripherals, graphic-display, capacitive-touch, connectivity and digital audio support.

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cost development and reduced risk.

The PIC32MX3/4 family is supported by a comprehensive set of tools and software.

These include general software development tools, such as the MPLAB® X Integrated Development Environment and the MPLAB XC32 C/C++ compiler.

Application-specific tools include the Microchip Graphics Display Designer X and the Microchip Graphics Library, which provide a visual design tool that enables quick and easy creation of graphical user interface (GUI) screens for applications.

These MCUs are also supported by a comprehensive set of protocol stacks from Microchip, including TCP/IP, USB Device and Host, Bluetooth®, and Wi-Fi®. For applications in digital audio, Microchip provides software for tasks such as sample rate conversion (SRC), audio codecs including MP3 and AAC, as well as software for connecting smart phones and other personal electronic devices.

The PIC32MX3/4 family is supported by Microchip’s PIC32 USB Starter Kit III (320003-3), priced at $59.99; and the

PIC32MX450 100-pin USB PIM (MA32002-2), priced at $25.00, for the modular Explorer 16 development system.

The PIC32MX430F064X, PIC32MX330F064X, PIC32MX350F128X, PIC32MX450F128X, PIC32MX350F256X, and PIC32MX450F256X, are available now. The PIC32MX370F512X and PIC32MX470F512X are expected to be available in September 2013. These MCUs are offered in 9x9x0.9 mm, 64-pin QFN; 10x10x1 mm 64-pin TQFP; 12x12x1 mm/14x14x1 mm 100-pin TQFP; and 9x9x0.9 mm, 124-pin VTLA packages. www.microchip.com/get/5CB7

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Silicon Labs Speeds DSP Smart Sensor System Design with Wonder Gecko MCU Development Kits

Silicon Labs Introduces the Industry’s First Single-Die MEMS Oscillator

Silicon Labs introduced development kits and application software demonstrations for the EFM32 Wonder Gecko microcontroller (MCU) family, which was developed by Energy Micro, recently acquired by Silicon Labs. The Wonder Gecko MCU line is based on the ARM® Cortex™-M4 processor core, which provides a full DSP instruction set and includes a hardware floating point unit (FPU) for faster computation performance. The development kits and software examples are designed to help embedded engineers leverage 32-bit digital signal control with the high-performance CPU and extremely low standby power modes.

To speed up the design time, the EFM32 development kits include a built-in J-Link debugger and come with software examples using each kit’s built-in features: • An audio pre-amplifier equalizer that digitizes the audio connector signal with the MCU’s onchip analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and subsequently generates the output via a digital-toanalog converter (DAC) • An audio frequency analyzer

Silicon Labs introduced the industry’s most highly integrated MEMS-based oscillators designed to replace general-purpose crystal oscillators (XOs) in cost-sensitive, low-power and high-volume industrial, embedded and consumer electronics applications such as digital cameras, storage and memory, ATM machines, pointof-sale equipment and multi-function printers. The new Si50x oscillators are based on Silicon Labs’ patented CMEMS® technology – the first to enable MEMS structures to be built directly on top of standard CMOS wafers in high-volume fabs, resulting in fully integrated, highly reliable monolithic “CMOS+MEMS” IC solutions. The Si50x CMEMS oscillators support any frequency between 32kHz and 100MHz. Frequency stability options include ±20, ±30 and ±50 ppm across extended commercial (-20 to 70°C) and industrial (-40 to 85°C) operating temperature ranges. The CMEMS oscillators also offer extensive

using the kit’s audio connector and performing a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to display a frequency plot on the development kit’s LCD • An application example using the kit’s onboard light sensor for 10-500 Hz FFT analysis.

These software demonstrations also enable designers to evaluate the differences between hard and soft floating-point operations and compiler optimization, as well as the CPU cycle count.

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field- and factory-programmable features including low-power and low-period jitter modes, programmable rise/fall times and polarity-configurable outputenable functionality. Like all Silicon Labs oscillator products, the Si50x oscillators are available for web-

based customization with short two week sample lead times or optionally available with “0-day” lead time via instantaneous field programming at the customer’s site by Silicon Labs’ sales channel partners. In addition, the Si50x oscillators are pin- and footprintcompatible with existing quartz or MEMS oscillators, enabling a quick, easy drop-in replacement solution.

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IAR Systems strengthens development tools for Atmel AVR32 with 80 percent faster code and new functionality IAR Systems® announces the availability of version 4.20 of its embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for AVR32. In addition to user-friendly functionality, the version includes major enhancements to the advanced code optimizations technology, gaining significantly faster code execution as well as smaller code size. The enhancements result in heavily improved scores on the CoreMark® benchmark test suite. Scores are more than 80 percent higher compared to the previous version.

New functionality includes a new text editor with user-friendly features such as auto-completion, parameter hints, code folding, block select and indent, bracket matching, zoom, and word/paragraph navigation. A new source browser adds features for going directly to a chosen declaration, and for finding all references to a symbol. The inline assembler has been extended with the possibility to take input arguments, give return values, and read or write to C symbols. Project

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connections are introduced to make it easy to use external device configuration tools alongside IAR Embedded Workbench.

Several new features are introduced in the comprehensive C-SPY® Debugger. A Live Watch window repeatedly samples and displays the values of expressions while your application is executing.

Sampled Graphs lets you specify variables for which you want to collect data and view the sampled data either in table format in the Data Sample window or as graphs in a dedicated Sampled Graphs window.

You are now also able to define custom special function registers (SFRs) with selectable access sizes and types and a new browsable Call Graph window lets you display all calls made to and from each function from any source file in the

active project. Macro expressions can be evaluated and launched from a new Macro Quicklaunch window. The return value from the evaluated macro or expression is shown in a separate column and you can retrigger the evaluation at any given point.

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Transistors and power modules

by International Rectifier The International Rectifier (IR) Company is a world leader in the semiconductor market for use in energy conversion systems - from digital, analogue and mixed integrated circuits to advanced discrete components. IR components are using by the most known manufacturers of computers, household appliances, automobiles, consumer electronics and military equipment, while continuously improving quality, features and efficiency of their products. One of the main products are power transistors, which, despite their long history, are still basic and dynamically developing components of the contemporary electronics.

MOSFET transistors MOSFET power transistors are the flagship products of International Rectifier.

Developing their technology for over 30 years, the company has become one of the undisputed leaders in the field, achieving a number of patents, both in the construction of semiconductor transistors, as well as in their innovative enclosures that ensure efficient heat transfer and minimize parasitic capacitance and inductance. The company's HEXFET transistors family is characterized by a relatively small size and low resistance in the ON state and low gate charge, which helps minimize power losses in the state of conduction and switching, and their high operating frequency that allows achieving a record-breaking density and efficiency of the devices in which they are used.

HEXFET transistors, as universal elements, are widely used in all kinds of energy conversion systems, including DC/DC convert-

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ers, UPS systems, as well as audio amplifiers, control and power systems of electric motors and other power converters and switches.

Thus they can be found in all kinds of professional and consumer electronics applications, in

industrial, computer and telecommunication equipment, radio, television and household appliances, as well as in the automotive and military equipment.

International Rectifier offers all types of MOSFET power transis-

Figure 1: The vast majority of International Rectifier MOSFETs is offered in popular enclosures, distinguished by their small size, low cost and ease of installation.

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tors: both N-channel transistors that are the main part of product portfolio, as well as P-channel MOSFETs. The company offers both discrete transistors, as well as components with an integrated Schottky diode and transistor pairs integrated in one enclosure: 2 × N, 2 × P and P/N. In total, the range includes several hundred types, with continuous drain currents from fractional ampere up to 200 – 400A and maximum drain-source voltages up to several hundred volts. Most often, however, these parameters are within a few to several dozen amps and about 20 - 200V. Depending on the size and technology of the transistor, the drain resistance ranges from one to hundreds of mΩ (typically up to several dozen of mΩ) and the switching frequency is above 1MHz. A very important issue for power transistors is the technology of their enclosures, because very often the capabilities of an enclosure are the primary factor limiting the

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The vast majority of International Rectifier MOSFETs is offered in

ACTIVE COMPONENTS fact that IR is a master in utilizing capabilities of these enclosures, reaching a record performance of structures closed therein.

IRLS3034PBF (40V, 195A) in D2Pak surface-mounted enclosures.

Where capabilities of a standard enclosure are insufficient, innovations are required. Also here IR is among the leaders. The first direction of the company development is based on the modification of the existing enclosures, especially in order to reduce pin resistance and to improve heat dissipation efficiency.

One method is to increase the number of pins, and the examples are here 7-pin D2-Pak-7 enclosures. With such procedure, a significantly higher drain current is achieved, without increasing the

size of the enclosure too much.

For example, the IRLS3034-7PPBF transistor in a D2-Pak-7 enclosure has a 240A maximum drain current (limited by enclosure capabilities), so 45A more than an equivalent model in a standard three-pin enclosure.

Another method is enlarging the pin raster. The result was the development of patented standard IR transistor enclosures Super-220 (TO-273) and Super 247 (TO-274) - for better heat dissipation and to achieve higher currents than comparable transistor in TO-220 and TO-247 enclosures.

Figure 2: International Rectifier is a master is a master in utilizing capabilities of standard transistor enclosures such as SOT-23, reaching a record performance of structures closed therein.

Figure 4: The company is making more use of different size PQFN enclosures with a very good current-to-area ratio - here is a PQFN enclosure measuring only 2Ă&#x2014;2 mm with drain currents of several amperes.

Figure 3: One method to increase the drain current of the transistor, without unnecessary enlarging its size, is the larger number of pins - example is the 7-pin D2-Pak enclosure. popular enclosures commonly used with other transistors and integrated circuits, distinguished by their relatively small size, low cost and ease of installation.

The enclosures are both THT type, like different types of TO220, TO-262, I-Pak or TO-247, as well as SMD, including D-Pak, D2Pak, TSOP, TSSOP, SO SOT-23 and SOT-223. Of course, the types and sizes of enclosures used are adequate for operating current and voltage of the transistors, while worth emphasizing is the

A good example is the transistor IRFB4127PBF in a standard TO220AB enclosure, in standard housing, with the 200V drain source breakdown voltage and a 76A maximum continuous current drain (at TC = 25°C) or the IRLB3813PBF model in the same enclosure, which parameters are 30V/260A, respectively. The same applies to IRFP4668PBF transistors (200V/130A, respectively) and IRFP4004PBF (40V/195A) in bigger enclosures TO247AC and IRFS4127PBF (200V, 76A) /

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For example, the IRFBA1404PPBF transistor in the Super-220 enclosure has the drain-source breakdown voltage of 40V and a maximum continuous drain current of 206A (at TC = 25°C), while parameters of the IRFPS3810PBF transistor (in a Super-247 enclosure) are 100V /170A, respectively.

The constant striving to improve parameters that are often contradictory, such as minimum size, maximum drain current, minimum power losses in conducting and switching state and possibly highest switching frequencies, lead to the need for completely new enclosures for surface mounting that would provide better heat dissipation efficiency of the the die, lower pin resistance and lower parasitic capacitances and inductances. More and more often, there are different sized PQFN enclosures used with a very good current-to-area ratio and IRpatented DirectFET enclosures that provide very low inductance of terminals and a very good heat dissipation thanks to the doublesided cooling.

sistor enclosures. Due to its characteristics - higher operating voltages and currents, and thus the larger size of semiconductor structures International Rectifier's IGBT components are only available in larger enclosures, such as various types of TO-220 and TO-247 and TO-262 or TO-

Examples of capabilities of these enclosures include IRFH5004PBF transistor in a 5 mm × 6 mm PQFN enclosure (40V, 100A), IRFH3702PBF in a 3 mm × 3 mm PQFN enclosure (30V, 25A) and IRLHS6342PBF in a PQFN 2 mm × 2 mm enclosure (30V, 12A) - all of a thickness less than 1 mm.

There is also IRF6775MTRPbF in 5 mm × 6 mm DirectFET MZ ENCLOSURE (150V, 28A), IRF8302MPbF in 5 mm × 6 mm DirectFET MX enclosure (30V, 190A) and IRF7779L2TRPbF in 7 mm × 9 mm DirectFET L8 enclosure (250V, 67A) - with a height of only 0.7 mm.

274 (Super 247) for through-hole installation and D-Pak/D2-Pak for surface mounting.

The company now offers hundreds of types of IGBTs - both discrete and with the integrated antiparallel diode, with a maximum continuous collector currents from a few to more than 100A and maximum collector-emitter voltages of up to 1200V. But most of these are elements of a few dozens of amperes for 600V or even 1200V voltage, in TO220AB and TO-247AC enclosures. Other important parameters include collector-emitter voltage in ON state, which is within the range of 1.3 - 4.3V, depending on the size of the transistor, and a maximum switching frequency from single kilohertz to up to 150kHz. Depending on the parameters, mainly the switching frequency, IGBTs are used in slower smalland medium-power energy conversion systems, such as drivers of heating elements, motor drive systems and relatively slow power converters, where IGBTs are still a more cost-effective alternative to MOSFETs.

IGBTs For applications that require higher currents and voltages and where lower switching frequency is sufficient, insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) are used. Such transistors significantly complement the International Rectifier's product offer. It seems that their designers share a similar idea as in the case of MOSFET components described above: to pack switching elements with maximum power in popular and cheap tran-

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A good example of International Rectifier;s IGBT for relatively slow applications is a discrete IRG4PH50SPBF transistor in TO247AC enclosure, with maximum collector-to-emitter voltage of 1200V, maximum collector current of 57A (at TC = 25°C), VCE voltage in ON state of 1.7V and

Figure 6: IGBTs are an important supplement to the International Rectifier's offer in applications that require higher currents and voltages, where lower switching frequencies are sufficient.

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maximum switching frequency of 1kHz. Similar applications include the IRG4BC40SPBF transistor in TO-220AB enclosure, with parameters 600V, 60A, 1.5V and 1kHz, respectively. Much faster elements, having a maximum switching frequency of 30kHz, are

IRGP4063DPBF transistors with integrated diodes in TO-247AC enclosure (600V, 96A), IRGB4062DPBF in TO-220AB enclosure (600V, 48A) and IRG4BC20KD-SPBF in D2 -Pak enclosure (600V, 16A).

Transistors and modules for special applications In addition to universal elements, International Rectifier offers a wide range of transistors and transistor modules designed for use in specific areas and specific applications. The company offers not just power components, but also entire sets consisting of a series of associated discrete components, integrated circuits and modules, supplemented by relevant technical and application documentation. And while these other elements are not the subject of this text, it is worth to mention them, as they greatly simplify the implementation of target projects.

A very large group of the company's offer are transistors for automotive applications, meeting stringent requirements for temperature range, resistance to surges, shock and vibration and other adverse factors found in the automotive environment.

Required qualification for such applications has a large part of MOSFETs produces by IR, including both transistors in SMD enclosures such as AUIRF1405ZS

Figure 7: A very large group of the company's offer are transistors for automotive applications, meeting stringent requirements for temperature range, resistance to surges, shock and vibration and other adverse factors found in the automotive environment.

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Some of the transistors, for specific applications, are equipped with additional safety features. A good example is the IRGS14C40LPBF IGBT for ignition systems (D2-Pak, 430V, 20A) with gate-emitter and gate-collector clamping diodes for maximum resistance to surges.

A very interesting group includes iMOTION series IPMs (Intelligent Power Modules) - hybrid systems containing three-phase IGBT

PRODUCT NEWS power MOSFET and IGBT transistors and, as befits a leader, is still working intensively on the development. Such development efforts are focused on the improvement of both the semiconductor structures technology, methods of installation in enclosures and enclosure structures themselves, contributing to the development of another new products that allow increasing processing of higher power without significantly increasing size and cost. The most recent example is so-called WideLead TO262 enclosure, which allows, by multiplication of few standard pins, about 50% lower resistance of pins while increasing the maximum drain current of the transistor contained therein by 30%.

Intersil’s Latest Rad-Hard Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulator Sets Performance Standard for Aerospace and Satellite Power Designs Intersil Corporation introduced the ISL75052SEH, a radiation hardened, single output LDO specified for an output current of up to 1.5A. Designed for aerospace and satellite power applications, the ISL75052 is the industry’s only SMD-approved LDO that is single event transient (SET) immune. It is high/low dose rate immune via wafer-by-wafer acceptance testing up to 100krad (Si) and 50krad (Si), respectively. Operating from an input voltage range of 4.0V to 13.2V (14.7V absolute maximum in-beam), the ISL750 52SEH provides output voltages of 0.6V to 12.7V. Output voltage is adjustable based on an external resistor divider setting.

Typical dropout voltage per-

formance is 225mV at 1.5A, maximizing efficiency. The device’s wide input voltage range of 4V to 13.2V allows designers to operate the part over a wide input voltage range, such as 12V, 5V or any in-

between voltages. Output voltage accuracy of ± 2 percent over radiation and over the military temperature range improves point-of-load (POL) input accuracy tolerance over varying AC/DC application conditions.

INTERSIL www.intersil.com

New IQD military oscillator withstands 100,000g shock

Figure 8: A very interesting group of International Rectifier products are iMotion series modules - hybrid systems that drastically simplify the construction of drives for small AC motors, primarily for use in household appliances. bridges, gate drivers circuit and a set of protective circuits, contained in a small insulated SIP enclosure.

Such modules radically simplify design of drives for small AC motors, primarily for use in household appliances. Two good examples are IRAMS10UP60A modules with a maximum voltage of 600V and 10 ARMS current per phase and IRAMX20UP60A with 600V and 20 ARMS, respectively.

New technologies, new products International Rectifier is unquestionably one of the market leaders for the low and medium

At the same time the company is still working on system solutions, providing more complete sets of components, documentation and templates that allow to greatly facilitate and accelerate solving structural problems of customers.

A well-known distributor of International Rectifier products in Poland, offering virtually the entire range of products, is the Transfer Multisort Elektronik company, which, thanks to extensive storage resources of many of the IR components, can offer them directly “off the shelf”. n www.tme.eu

IQD’s new HGXO series of surface mount oscillators is designed primarily for military applications such as smart munitions and projectile electronics although the devices can also be used in demanding industrial applications. Designed around a hermetically sealed highshock crystal and a CMOS compatible integrated circuit, the new device is able to survive shock levels of up to 100,000G and vibration levels of 20g at 102000Hz swept sine in accordance with MILSTD-202G. Housed in an industry standard 7 × 5mm 4-pad ceramic package with metal lid, 5 supply voltage versions are available at 5.0V, 3.3V, 3.0V, 2.5V and 1.8V, thus providing compatibility with the latest generation of low power chipsets. Output frequencies can be specified between 460kHz and 50MHz with a 15pF HCMOS drive capa-

bility. Frequency tolerance is available down to ±10ppm whilst frequency stability can be specified at ±40ppm over the full military temperature range of -55 to 125°C down to ±10ppm over commercial temperature ranges coupled with

low frequency ageing characteristics. The HGXO range is part of a comprehensive range of military specified products available from IQD covering both high specification crystals as well as oscillators. Full details are available from any of IQD’s sales offices.

IQD www.iqdfrequencyproducts.com

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New Website www.mscembedded.com for MSC Embedded

Latest release of Atollic TrueSTUDIO helps embedded developers achieve highest levels of software quality

The Embedded Computer Technology (ECT) division of MSC Vertriebs GmbH has created a new website www.mscembedded.com on which all of its board level products are clearly presented. Besides technical details about all COM Express™, Qseven™, ETX® and nanoRISC® module families, the website also provides extensive information about applications in various industrial sectors. Articles, Product News, Publications and Events can be found in the News section.

Videos, FAQs and Whitepapers in the Know How section provide deeper insights into COM-relevant technologies supported by the company. The product comparison is twostaged; in other words, the user can determine the differences both within a product family and between the individual versions.

In addition, via a Watchlist (a type of shopping cart) different Computer-On-Modules from vari-

Atollic® announced the latest release of the Atollic TrueSTUDIO integrated development environment.

Incorporating many new features, Atollic TrueSTUDIO v4.1 aims to even further assist embedded developers to write code of the highest quality. A significant feature added to TrueSTUDIO v4.1 includes the ability to record and display instruction trace data.

Other features include the addition of automatic software unit testing within the optional TrueVERIFIER® addmodule, and a test case debugger within the optional True ANALYZER® add-on module.

The new instruction tracing function records the execution flow in real-time for later analysis. In this way, should an error occur it is possible to interrogate the trace logs and ascertain exactly what the processor was doing before a software error occurred.

TrueSTUDIO v4.1 support ETM tracing using a Segger J-Trace JTAG probe, and ETB tracing for

ous families are comparable with each other. A search for CPU Manufacturer and/or CPU Technology is possible via the Product Finder. A comparison with PDF download is also provided here. Furthermore, with a separate User Login, the comprehensive Support section enables

mainly MSC customers to find important documents such as application notes, software updates, drivers and manuals. Many of these documents are accessible to all interested parties. A further strength of the new website is the editorial presentation of selected focus and trend topics.

MSC VERTRIEBS www.mscembedded.com

Rutronik introduces Mini-ITX AIMB-201DS with 3rd Generation Intel® Core i Processors from Advantech Advantech presents the AIMB201DS, a new industrial-grade Mini-ITX motherboard powered by 3rd generation Intel® Core(TM) i processors with Intel HD graphics and DX1 support.

AIMB-201DS is a slim design that can be integrated in ultra low profile thermal solutions. It comes integrated with SUSIAccess remote management and Acronis recovery softwares.

The motherboard is available at distributor Rutronik as of now.

AIMB-201DS is an ideal platform for the signage market and can deliver advanced graphics performance for many signage applications, e.g. FIDS, menu board systems in restaurants and transportation and public service applications. The AIMB201DS mini-ITX motherboard has three HDMI independent displays with CEC (Consumer

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Electronics Control) which controls brightness, sound and on/off status. It allows HDMI devices to control each other and lets the user operate multiple devices with one remote control handset. AIMB-201DS also has I/O connectivity with up to one LAN, one serial port, one

USB3.0 port and two USB2.0 ports. The Intel® QM77 PCH chipset supports Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Celeron up to 6MB L3 cache.

RUTRONIK www.rutronik.com

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compatible ARM® Cortex™ devices using any of the supported JTAG probes, such as the Segger J-Link. The recorded instruction trace log can be displayed in either C mode, mixed C and assembler mode, as well as in pure assembler mode. The trace log has graphical annotations on execution branches, and can be exported to a file for offline

analysis. Integrating seamlessly with TrueSTUDIO, the optional TrueVERIFIER module now has an automatic software testing function that can check return codes and affected global variables for each C function in the project. By examining your source code, TrueVERIFIER can automatically generate a test suite that is compiled, downloaded and executed on the target board automatically.

ATOLLIC TRUESTUDIO www.atollic.com/index.php/truestudio

Rutronik launches new sales concept Rutronik24 around With its new sales organisation “Rutronik24”, Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is now addressing a new customer base with average component requirements. Rutronik24 is based on the e-commerce-platform www.rutronik24.com. In addition, small and medium-sized enterprises now have access to the complete Rutronik portfolio as well as additional services and support.

Rutronik24 was launched in Germany, Austria and Switzerland at the beginning of the year. Based on the enormous interest it generated, Rutronik has now expanded its Rutronik24 activities to a global level. Customers across the world

can now use the Rutronik e-commerce platform www.rutronik24.com to access the broadliner’s product portfolio and structure their procurement processes more efficiently. The platform is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese. Tilo Rollwa, Director ecommerce at Rutronik, is responsible for the new sales organisation and the online offer. “Our previous sales concepts were not adequately suited to supplying small and medium-sized enterprises and larger companies with smaller component requirements. Thanks to our ecommerce platform, they now also no longer need to contact other suppliers and submit several orders

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Mouser Serving Up BeagleBone Black for Same-Day Shipping Mouser Electronics, Inc. has stock and immediate availability of the highly sought-after BeagleBone Black from BeagleBoard.org, a lower-cost, highexpansion focused BeagleBone featuring a Sitara AM335x Cortex A8 ARM processor from Texas Instruments. To place an order for same-day shipping from Mouser’s extensive inventory, visit http://www.mouser.com/new/beagleboardorg/beagleboneblack/ BeagleBone Black is the exciting new member of the BeagleBoard family, taking popular features from the original BeagleBone, and adding excellent additional features and performance with a faster processor, onboard HDMI and double the memory. The BeagleBoard platform has a proven track record of facilitating innovation from concept to market and BeagleBone Black's enhanced feature set enables developers to turn ideas into prototypes more easily than ever.

Whether operating stand-alone or in conjunction with another computer, BeagleBone Black provides developers, hobbyists and enthusiasts with easy access to industry standard interfaces and a well-developed ecosystem of software and tools. Many of the original BeagleBone's Cape plug-in boards, also stocked at Mouser, are compatible with the BeagleBone Black, making easy integration with previous projects yet another advantage.

To learn more about our extensive range

of BeagleBone Capes, visit http://www.mouser.com/new/beagleboardorg/beaglebonecapes/.

With its broad product line and unsurpassed customer service, Mouser caters to design engineers and buyers by delivering What’s Next in advanced technologies. Mouser offers customers 19 global support locations and stocks the world’s widest selection of the latest semiconductors and electronic components for the newest design projects. Mouser

Electronics’ website is updated daily and searches more than 10 million products to locate over 3 million orderable part numbers available for easy online purchase. Mouser.com also houses an industry-first interactive catalog, data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, and engineering tools.

MOUSER ELECTRONICS www.mouser.com BEAGLEBOARD http://beagleboard.org

Box PC with AMD GSeries APU for Data-Intensive Industrial Applications MEN presents another member of their family of modular box and panel PCs. Offering a high-performance processor from the AMD Embedded GSeries, the I/O required in the market, a widerange PSU with 16 to 36V and a robust, maintenance-free enclosure, the BC50I is especially suited for demanding industrial applications.

Innovative and extremely flexible A conduction-cooled, scalable enclosure (with or without display) together with a CPU board and a freely configurable I/O board - these are the features characterizing MEN's customized "off-theshelf" box and display computers.

The latest box PC from this family has been developed especially for industrial applications, for example, for machine monitoring and control or for use in utility vehicles and robots.

The BC50I is based on the AMD T48N G-Series APU with a core frequency of 1.4GHz. If less or more is needed in terms of graphics performance and power consumption, any other APU of the Embedded G-Series can be selected.

the world in writing or by telephone, as they can now procure everything from Rutronik24”, said Rollwa.

In addition to the product catalogue with numerous search options, the Rutronik24 e-commerce platform offers a wide range of different functions to speed up and simplify component selection and ordering. The online catalogue offers access to over one million articles. Thanks to the intelligent search functions for technical parameters, parts numbers or full text, it is easy to find the components you need quickly. The product selection is complemented with the current prices and availability in real time. Suggestions for alternative replacement articles with a list of the different parameters are available in cases

of discontinued components or long delivery times. The mass quotation tool is a special highlight. This allows Rutronik24 customers to upload their complete parts list simply.

RUTRONIK www.rutronik.com

At the front, two Gigabit Ethernet channels are available on RJ45 connectors, as well as two USB and two D-Sub connectors for serial interfaces or CAN bus. Two DisplayPorts with a maximum resolution of 2560×1600 pixels each deliver HD quality for graphics applications. Antenna connectors for a PCI Express Mini card slot can also be accessed at the front. 2GB DDR3 SDRAM, a microSD and an mSATA slot provide the necessary mass storage capacity.

The BC50I is equipped with a 16 to 36V widerange power supply and able to operate in a -40 to +70°C environment. Together with the robust and conduction-cooled housing the BC50I is a safe solution for high requirements. Price starting from EUR 995 plus VAT for single units.

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Close partnership enables ESCATEC to build reliable, high-performance network analysis adapters for Napatech Outsourcing is always a major consideration, but when the key selling points for your product are high-performance and reliability, there is very little room for mistakes. The key to success is collaboration and the close partnership established between ESCATEC and Napatech is a case in point. Napatech is the world’s largest vendor of intelligent adapters for network analysis.

The Napatech adapters are used by the largest vendors of management, test and security systems to the telecom, enterprise, financial and government industries. These vendors rely on Napatech to guarantee the delivery of the data they need for analysis of what is happening in networks. This needs to be provided in real-time, at the highest speeds possible without any of the data being lost. Napatech products are therefore required to meet high performance and reliability demands. Bo Guldager, Napatech’s Operations Manager, explained, “As our products are

used for a wide variety of critical applications, such as securing networks against hackers and keeping track of financial transactions worth millions, it is important that we can keep up with the latest developments while also assuring the reliability of our products. We need more than just a contract manufacturer; we need a long term partner.

We are delighted that over the past seven years, we have developed a very close working partnership with ESCATEC. There are high-security production and test areas within ESCATEC’s Heerbrugg facility that are dedicated exclusively to our products along with operational staff that are similarly dedicated to the production of our products. This provides us with the confidence that our products can meet the highest standards.”

ESCATEC www.escatec.com

PROFINET enabled Ethernet switches from Amplicon Amplicon have announced the release of the new EDS405A/408A-PN Industrial grade, PROFINET enabled, managed Ethernet switches.

The EDS-405A/408A-PN switches are specifically designed for use in PROFINET PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) applications, this allows users to directly integrate and manage the switches in a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system without the need for additional configuration or any modifications. The switches can be directly installed into a new or existing PROFINET network to reduce deployment time; they can also be managed and monitored by SCADA system software, such as SIMATIC STEP 7. The EDS-405A/408A-PN switches support Moxa’s Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain network redundancy technologies. When a connection failure occurs, they

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enable fast network recovery in under 20ms for high network reliability. These switches also have a very fast booting time of under 10s, this ensures system availability and reduces maintenance costs. Moxa have designed these switches specifically for use in industrial envi-

ronments; the enclosure is a compact, metal, IP30 rated case that can be DIN-Rail or wall mounted for easy integration into cabinet installations, they can also withstand operation in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +75°C. AMPLICON www.amplicon.com

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Cost-Efficient COM Express™ Type 6 Modules with Celeron CPUs MSC Vertriebs GmbH has expanded its high-end MSC C6B7S COM Express™ Type 6 module family based on third generation Intel® Core™ processors (Ivy Bridge) with cost-efficient Celeron® variants.

MSC offers MSC C6B-7S modules with three different Celeron® processors and integrated Intel® HD Graphics: The Intel® Celeron® CPU 1047UE with 1.4GHz has two cores and 2 MB cache. The single-core Intel® Celeron® 927UE (1.5GHz) integrates 1 MB cache. Both processors have a thermal dissipation power (TDP) of 17W. The cost-efficient dual-core Intel® Celeron® processor 1020E is clocked with 2.20GHz and has 2MB cache. The TDP is 35W. The cost-efficient Celeron® modules integrate the Intel® HM76 PCH chip set. Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM modules (two SO-DIMM sockets) with a maximum storage capacity of altogether 16GB can be plugged in.

According to the COM Express™ Type 6 specification, the MSC

C6B-7S modules offer four USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces each.

Besides the seven PCI Express™ ×1 channels, the modules are equipped with a PCI Express™ graphics (PEG) ×16 interface, HD audio and a Gbit-Ethernet interface. For the connection of highresolution displays, the modules allow for direct access to the digital display interfaces DisplayPort and HDMI with a resolution of up to 2560 × 1600 pixels. Data can

be stored via four SATA II channels at up to 300 MB/s or on a NAND flash SSD that can be optionally populated. An onboard plug for a speed-controlled fan on a special cooling solution permits the implementation of quiet systems for environments that are sensitive to noise.

MSC VERTRIEBS www.msc-ge.com

IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM gains analysis tools in IAR Systems® launched a new version of its embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM®. Version 6.60 adds possibilities for running Power Debugging on all ARM cores, as well as functionality for invoking external code analysis tools.

Added support for IAR Systems’ I-scope™ probe adds possibilities for current and voltage measurements. I-scope is used together with the in-circuit debugging probe I-jet™ and offers developers knowledge of the power consumed by individual modules, enabling them to optimize their applications for power consumption, detect

if design flaws in the code are causing unnecessary power consumption and possibly extend battery lifetime. The measurement capability is supported for all ARM cores, including the low-power ARM Cortex™M0/M0+ cores. The energy-efficient features of microcontrollers based on these cores can be fully benefitted from using this technology. For ARM Cortex-M3/M4 cores, code correlation with the measured values is also provided.

There is an increasing use of code analysis tools in embedded projects. To respond to the needs of customers using analysis tools, IAR Systems adds a

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Kontron StarVX HPEC system brings supercomputing datacenter bandwidth and performance directly to the battlefield Kontron's StarVX High Performance Embedded Computer (HPEC) system brings supercomputing I/O bandwidth and performance, previously only achieved in IT datacenters, to the battlefield. Based only on mainstream IT technology (TCP/IP, PCIe, Intel processors ) for greater platform support and assured longevity, the 3U VPXbased Kontron StarVX enables military systems developers to drastically reduce the process from design to field deployment of radar, sonar, autonomous vehicles and other 3D reconstruction-based systems.

Co-developed with PLX Technology, the Kontron StarVX integrates 3rd generation Intel Core processors that provide sustained 16 gigabytes per second (GB/s) speeds to/from the memory subsystem, while the Kontron 3U VPX platform architecture provides up to 6GB/s sustained bandwidth on the data plane through TCP/IP and 4GB/s on the PCIe backplane thanks to Kontron VXFabric. The result is an applicationready platform that delivers up to ten times more I/O data bandwidth that can even enhance existing TCP/IP-based unmodified applications. The Kontron StarVX system is being demonstrated in a real-world HPEC application during the Paris Air Show this week, June 17 - 23, in

Kontron booth in Hall 4 B 76.

The Kontron StarVX is a rugged, air or conduction-cooled 3U VPX-based system that features PCI Express (PCIe) centralized backplane interconnect at up to gen3 speed. Kontron and PLX Technology collaborated to enhance Kontron's innovative VXFabric software,

which is designed to help engineers reduce development costs by simplifying and accelerating application development of inter-CPU communication in VPX system architectures. VXFabric provides the required software between a PLX Technology PCIe Gen 3 switch and the bottom of the standard TCP/IP stack to enable boards to run any existing TCP/IPbased application without having to be modified. This approach also simplifies the migration of deployments to emerging standards such as 10 and 40 gigabit Ethernet (GbE).

KONTRON www.kontron.com

Microchip makes real-time power monitoring and code optimisation affordable for portable, power supply, motor control and meter designs Microchip announces the MPLAB® REAL ICE™ Power Monitor Module, which enables designers to identify and eliminate code that consumes high current, in real time. Combined with the MPLAB REAL ICE in-circuit emulator and MPLAB X IDE, this development platform allows users to measure, graphically profile and optimise code power consumption for all of Microchip’s more than 1000 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit PIC® microcontrollers. Additionally, it offers unsurpassed micro-Amp current measurement, with an overall dynamic range up to 1 Amp, and a voltage range of 1.25V to 5.5V. At a list price of $379.99, Microchip’s Power Monitor Module is significantly more cost-effective than similar tools, making it ideal for a broad range of battery-powered, digital power-supply, motor-control and metering applications.

Embedded designers continue to seek new ways to optimise power consumption for both extended battery life and greater line-power efficiency. As

ntegration and power optimization possibilities for all ARM cores flexible mechanism for invoking external analyzers for project files. The functionality is typically used to interface to static analysis tools like PC-lint. The new intuitive integration makes it easy to use these tools together with IAR Embedded Workbench.

New in the IAR C/C++ Compiler is code generation for execute-only code memory systems. This allows the compiler to be configured to not generate any data accesses to code memory. This can be very useful for systems that prohibit data accesses in code memory for security reasons. Version 6.60 also expands the world’s broadest ARM support with support for additional microcontrollers from leading semiconductor vendors such as Atmel, Energy Micro, Freescale, Fujitsu, Renesas, STMicroelectronics and Toshiba.

IAR SYSTEMS www.iar.com

MCU vendors and users have greatly reduced hardware power consumption, such as the 9 nA sleep and 30 μA/MHz active current consumption of Microchip’s eXtreme Low Power (XLP) PIC MCUs, application software is the next place for engineers to focus. Microchip’s Power Monitor Module provides programmable power to the target, as well as sampling intervals, enabling users to run at specific voltage levels and see tailored measurements.

Designers can also set a “current break” threshold level that breaks when exceeded, allowing them to pinpoint the code causing the spike and debug it.

All of these measurements can be displayed graphically, via the “Current Profile Graphing” feature, enabling engineers to better understand which sections of their code are consuming higher current.

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Amplicon launch 3G routers for rolling stock The Digi TransPort® WR44 RR, with locomotive industry certifications, flexible communications and state-of-the-art security, is ideal for on-board rail applications such as locomotive communications and monitoring, passenger Internet access and Positive Train Control (PTC).

The Digi TransPort WR44 RR is an enterprise-class cellular router designed specifically for rolling stock applications.

The router provides connectivity to equipment on the train and wayside via a reliable primary, high-speed cellular network connection, or it can create a secure back-up connection to the existing railroad data network.

The Digi TransPort WR44RR features an optional, integrated WiFi access point allowing rail operators to offer their customers Internet access giving passenger convenience, which can lead to increased ridership. It also offers flexible communications with 3G/4G Qualcomm Gobi™ multicarrier cellular connectivity, GPS, a serial port and a four-port Ethernet switch.

The Digi TransPort WR44 RR has rail industry certifications including EN50155, AREMA C/H and AAR S-5702. The router also features advanced dynamic routing, state-of-the-art security with firewall features including stateful packet inspection and integrated IPSec VPN.

Michael Whitehead, Amplicon Data Communications Product Specialist commented: “The WR44 RR combines Digi’s extensive feature set, renowned software suite, and ease of use, which is familiar to users of the popular Transport router range, and have combined this with a new, extremely rugged design that is capable of performing in demanding environments presented by Rail and other transport applications”.

AMPLICON www.amplicon.com

Ultra compact RL78/G10 MCUs simplify the design of battery-operated miniature electronic equipment MSC now offers the new ultra low power consumption RL78/G10 Group of microcontrollers (MCUs) from Renesas Electronics.

The new MCUs, which come in a 3.6 mm x 4.4 mm, 10-pin SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package), are ideally suited for the control of battery-operated miniature electronic equipment.

Depending on the version, the devices are equipped with 1 KB to 4 KB flash memory and can be clocked at up to 20 MHz. The maximum current consumption is only 46 μA/MHz in the operating mode and reduces to 0.56 μA in the stop mode.

Furthermore, members of the RL78/G10 Group of MCUs feature a wide range of peripheral functions such as 16-bit multifunction timer, 12-bit interval timer and watchdog timer, 10-bit A/D converter, I²C, UART and

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CSI/SPI interfaces, an integrated high speed oscillator and intelligent safety functions.

The RL78/G10 Group of MCUs

“Floating output” FL Series from Glassman breaks new ground in high voltage DC power supply technology with high density 1U sizes The 1.5kW FL Series ‘Floating Output’ high voltage programmable DC power supplies from Glassman Europe, features fully floating outputs which can be biased as either positive or negative output supplies. The FL provides exceptionally high power density of 1.5KW in a 1U package, not typically seen in power supplies above 600V and therefore allows design engineers more flexibility, particularly when space is at a premium. Robust in design, the FL Series can easily withstand demanding industrial applications such as plasma coating or ion sources, together with laboratory environments of all kinds.

Available in 750Vdc, 1000Vdc, 1250Vdc and 1500Vdc variants, FL series power supplies include a universal (90 – 264Vac) input.

Either output terminal can be grounded for operation as a positive or negative supply. Front panel digital encoders provide high resolution local adjustment of voltage and current program.

The embedded microcontroller and built-in RS-232, RS-485 and USB communications - a standard

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top of the other should increased output power be required. Up to four identical units can be field strapped for parallel operation with a user configurable master and active current sharing. Input is 90-264VAC continuous, singlephase, 48-63Hz. The RMS input current at rated power is less than 20A at 100 VRMS input and less than 11A at 200VRMS input.

GLASSMAN EUROPE www.glassmaneurope.co.uk

VideoFlow enables error-free, live, high quality video to VideoFlow will be at IBC 2013, where it will launch the newest additions to its DVP family of solutions for delivering live, high quality video (SD, HD and above) over standard internet connections. VideoFlow’s patent pending technology ensures that when delivering content over the internet no packet is lost, and nullifies the jitter caused by transiting the Internet thereby affording broadcasters, teleports and operators the opportunity

are specified for an operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C and operate with a power supply voltage of 2.0 V to 5.5 V. MSC VERTRIEBS www.msc-ge.com

feature on all models in the series - provides remote control programming and monitoring with 12 bit accuracy. Ethernet is also available as an option. Full analogue capability has been retained and the user can select 0-5V or 0-10V analogue programming and monitors if desired.

The FL Series 1U rack mount power supplies save space as they can be stacked directly one on

to use a highly advanced, low cost solution for live, high quality video streams in place of existing, expensive solutions. It is a well-known fact that leased lines can cost thousands of dollars a month and satellite channels tens of thousands of dollars a month.

This provides the one-off capital cost of VideoFlow’s products with a very rapid ROI as the operational costs are around a hundredth of leased line solutions. The equipment comes as a

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Kontron's new VPX graphics card with AMD Embedded Radeon processor for GPGPU applications in avionics and military technology Kontron introduced the VX3327, a new 3U VPX graphics card with AMD Embedded Radeon E6760 GPU, designed to meet the latest demands in avionics and military technology. With its 480 computing cores, Kontron's OpenVPX-compliant board delivers a parallel data processing performance of up to 576 GFLOPs. Equipped with this processing power, the Kontron VX3327 is optimized for compute-intense General Purpose Graphics Processing Unit (GPGPU) applications deployed in avionics and military technology which require superior situational awareness.

Size, Weight, Power and Cooling (SWAP-C) critical applications benefit from the board's light weight construction, along with minimal power consumption of just 35 watts, plus conduction cooling withstanding extreme temperatures of 40°C to +85°C. Additionally, the board supports real-time graphic data transmission of up to three independently controlled displays, so that users can extend their field of vision across three high-performance screens. For the new VPX graphics card, application areas are to be found predominantly in the field of High Performance Embedded Computing (HPEC). Examples are ISR (Intelligence Surveillance, Reconnaissance) along with compute-intense situational awareness applications such as radar, sonar and video stream analysis deployed in fields in

which the information superiority is heavily dependent on the progressively more precise digital processing and analysis of environmental data. The Kontron VPX graphics card VX3327 is targetted for deployment in terrestrial commando and control stations as well as in mobile land, air and naval applications including autonomous vehicles. The Kontron OpenVPX-compliant 3U VPX graphics

card VX3327 has been designed for longterm available GPGPU applications in avionics and military technology. It supports the OpenCL programming language as well as AMD's Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) technology for supercomputing capabilities. The AMD APP technology allows OpenCL code to be compiled into external libraries to embed highly parallel algorithms into conventional code, such as C++. It is fitted with an AMD Embedded Radeon E6760 GPUbased MXM 3.0 module, which is connected via 8 PCI Express Gen2 lanes.

KONTRON www.kontron.com

Altera Announces Breakthrough Advantage with Generation 10 FPGAs and SoCs Altera Corporation introduced its Generation 10 FPGAs and SoCs (system-on-chip), offering system developers breakthrough levels of performance and power efficiencies. Generation 10 devices are optimized based on process technology and architecture to deliver the industry’s highest performance and highest levels of system integration at the lowest power. Initial Generation 10 families include Arria® 10 and Stratix® 10 FPGAs and SoCs with embedded processors. Generation 10 devices leverage the most advanced process technologies in the industry, including Intel’s 14-nm Tri-Gate process and TSMC’s 20 nm process. Early access customers are currently using the Quartus® II software for Generation 10 product development.

be delivered over standard Internet connections “Plug and Play” pair – a Protector, which stores the packets until it is certain that they have been correctly received, and a Sentinel which monitors the health of the video stream by watching for packet loss and requests packets to be resent from the Protector’s cache only if required. This is ensured by VideoFlow’s patents, which cover techniques to minimise the number of packets that have to be resent. This solution enables the bandwidth requirement to be reduced to keep operational costs down compared to the traditional solution of using Forward Error Correction that requires additional bandwidth of up to 50% to enable lost data to be recovered. This is not always successful.

VideoFlow’s solution can work with internet connects as slow as 200Kb/s

and yet can deliver the desired quality.

Traditionally, premium live video channels require a “pair of leased lines” so

that there is always a backup in case the first one fails. Although this ensures a 24x7 service, it is very costly. Industry reports show that Service Level Agreements that guarantee bitrate and bandwidth along with limiting packet loss are incredibly expensive.

VIDEOFLOW www.video-flow.com

Delivering the Unimaginable with Stratix 10 FPGAs and SoCs Stratix 10 FPGAs and SoCs are designed to enable the most advanced, highest performance applications in the networking, communications, broadcast and compute and storage markets while slashing system power. Leveraging Intel’s 14 nm TriGate process and an enhanced high-performance architecture, Stratix 10 FPGAs and SoCs have an operating frequency over one gigahertz, 2X the core performance of current high-end 28-nm FPGAs. For high-performance systems that have the most strict power budgets, Stratix 10 devices allow customers to achieve up to a 70 percent reduction in power consumption at performance levels equivalent to the previous generation. Altera announced the technology details of Stratix 10 FPGAs and SoCs as part of the Generation 10 portfolio introduction and will disclose more details on the product at a later date.

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LPS 36HI/EN (High Resolution) Wide detection range Wide detection range 200 ... 600 mm in depth (z) up to 140 mm in width (x) High Accuracy Resolution: 0,1 ... 0,9 mm Accuracy similar to Optical Distance Sensors (ODS) Calibrated System Measurement values in 0,1 mm Best Price / Performance Ratio

LPS 36 – Line Profile Sensor Technical Specification Measuring time: Detection width [x]: Measuring distance[z]: Resolution:

LPS 36/EN 10ms 600 mm 200 ... 800 mm 1 ... 3 mm

Target Applications LPS 36HI/EN 10ms 140 mm 200 ... 600 mm 0,1 ... 0,9 mm

The LPS 36HI/EN is designed for • precise dimension measurement or • object determination of small parts (thinner than 3 mm).

Configuration software LPSsoft Data acquisition and visualization

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AUTOMATION HIGH FREQUENCY CONTRAST SENSORS FOR UV, VIS ȘI IR LIGHT RANGE The new SPECTRO-1 series made by german specialist Sensor Instruments is characterized by its speed. At a frequency of 200kHz objects are scanned and displayed accurately.

The small size of light spot with a diameter of 0.2 mm ensures bright lighting. The sensors are a single-channel, i.e. they capture the analog signal of a receiver and evaluate it out.

The sender may use different light sources such as White light, UV light, IR light or laser.

The detected analog signal is outputted through a voltage and a current output. With the included software, different evaluation modes for the analog signal can be selected.

The device is equipped with two analog outputs (0V ... +10V and 4 ... 20mA) and three digital outputs provided (100kHz).

Depending on the evaluation of the analog signal, two digital outputs of the will be

active. A digital input allows an external “teaching” of the sensor.

The signal acquisition with the SPECTRO-1 sensor is very flexible.

Operated in AC mode it is insensitive to ambient light while in DC mode it is extremely fast. An OFF function turns off the sensor’s integrated light source and switches to the DC mode to detect so-called “self-luminous” objects. Stepless adjustment of the integrated light source, selectable gain of the receiver signal and an integral function allow the adjustment of the sensor on almost any surface or any “selfluminous” target. The communication between the PC and the sensor is either via RS232, USB or Ethernet (using a USB or Ethernet adapter).

The provided PC software simplifies parameterization, diagnosis and the adjustment of

the sensor system (oscilloscope function).

Sensor Instruments offers over 25 different products from the SPECTRO-1 series and covers a wide range of applications such as the detection of joints and notches or detection of perforation and hologram reference marks.

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SENSORS FOR WIND POWER Three specially adapted inductive sensors from Contrinex For use in wind turbines, Contrinex has developed three inductive sensors on the basis of its standard CLASSICS platform (series 600). These sensors have been specially adapted to cope with higher operating temperatures and an increased current load.

Sensor types DW-AD-603-M12-734 and -733 from the EXTRA TEMPERATURE range feature components rated for operating temperatures from -25 to +100°C (standard version: - 25 to +75°C). Both types are embeddable and connection is via a five to six meter long PVC cable. Three of these sensors with an operating distance of two millimeters are located in the rotor of the wind turbine, where they determine the zero position of the rotating blades. In addition, each of the four motors that rotate the wind turbine about its vertical axis is also equipped with four of these M12 sensors. Here they determine the reset position.

Another inductive sensor detects the zero position of the rotor. For this purpose, Contrinex has modified a DW-AD-613-M30 type sensor from the BASIC range. This sensor differs from the standard model by having a maximum load current of 400 mA (standard version: 200 mA). Connection is via a fivemeter long PVC cable. The operating distance of this nonembeddable sensor is 15 mm.

In addition to their extended temperature range, extraordinary temperature compensation and high precision, these sensors provide an excellent price-performance ratio.

They are also vibration and shock resistant with characteristics that make them ideal for use in vehicles, deep drawing presses and stamping applications.

CLASSICS technology family (series 600) Within the CLASSICS technology family, Contrinex offers cylindrical sensors in sizes from three millimeters in diameter to M30 that comply with the current standards. All sensors are available as normally open or closed DC versions with 3-wire technology and cable or plug connection. In sizes M12, M18 and M30 2wire AC/DC models are also available.

2-wire DC versions are available in sizes M8 to M30. Important protection features are factory installed, including short circuit and overload protection, full reverse polarity protection, induction protection, EMC protection, etc.

In addition to cylindrical versions, Contrinex offers rectangular sensors in sizes 5 × 5 mm and 8 × 8 mm.

The CLASSICS family also includes cubic devices (40 × 40 × 40 mm) with a connector in 4-wire PNP and NPN technology. Like the cylindrical sensors, rectangular versions also include LEDs and all protection features.

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PRODUCT NEWS

SENSORS

Honeywell Rolls Out New Model S Series Subminiature Pressure Transducers

Highest precision for measuring liquid flow in the range of 0-120ml/min

Featuring 1% accuracy, Honeywell Sensing and Control’s Model S Series of subminiature pressure transducers fit into tight spaces with little clearance, and accurately measure pressure ranges from 100 psi to 15000 psi.

These rugged transducers are designed to handle high pressure and temperatures, with a high natural frequency and flush diaphragm for applications such as engine and transmission test stands, pressure brake testing, and hydraulic sensor testing. Honeywell’s full line of subminiature pressure transducers accurately measure pressure ranges from 100 psi to 15000 psi.

These gage-only subminiature pressure transducers have a high natural frequency and utilize a flush diaphragm that is manufactured from 17-4 PH Stainless Steel. Temperature compensation is accomplished by using temperature-sensitive components locat-

The newest liquid flow sensor from Swiss sensor manufacturer Sensirion excels thanks to its ultrapure materials and outstanding precision. The small SLQ-QT500 sensor is designed for the needs of the semiconductor industry: “The SLQ-QT500 is perfect for the

The sensor is based on the patented CMOSens® Technology.

The microthermal flow measurement is performed through the flow channel wall, which separates the chip from the measured liquids. Therefore, only the PFA tubing and the quartz flow channel

high purity requirements of the semiconductor industry. It can be used to monitor coating processes with a variety of liquids and enables optimal process safety,” says Dr. Andres Laib, Director of Sales Liquid Flow Products.

The SLQ-QT500 covers flow rates from 0 - 120ml/min. As with all Sensirion liquid flow sensors, its flow channel is absolutely straight and has no moving parts.

are in direct contact with the liquid. This guarantees that the sensor has a superb chemical resistance. Thanks to these features as well as the RS485 digital interface, the sensor is able to achieve an exceptionally reliable measurement with a sample rate of up to 1 ms.

ed inside the transducers. These transducers have a small electrical zero balance circuit board which is in the lead wire (approximately 1 in x 0.087 in thick). This balance board does not have to be in the same temperature as the transducers. All transducers have four (4) active bonded strain gages arranged in a Wheatstone-bridge configuration. Honeywell offers a full line of lightweight subminiature pressure transducers which feature a compact, flush mount, low profile design and flush diaphragm enabling them to fit into extremely small spaces with tight clearances. The unitized stainless steel design, with a thin diaphragm and heavy sidewalls constructed from one piece of stainless steel, makes these sensors very rugged, yet thin enough to measure low pressures.

HONEYWELL https://measurementsensors.honeywell.co m/Pages/Product.aspx?pid=S

New Wing Union / Hammer Union Pressure Sensors Honeywell Sensing and Control announced two new additions to our Wing Union / Hammer Union pressure sensor portfolio.

Potential Applications include: Oil and gas drilling, Mud pumps / mud logging, Fracturing and cementing, Acidizing, Well head measurement and Standpipe Stimulation.

The Model 425 is available in two accuracy levels (±0.2 % BFSL [Best Fit Straight Line] – Standard) or (±0.1 % BFSL – High Accuracy).

The Model 427 (±0.2 % BFSL) provides a wide and shallow sensing port that facilitates the seamless flow of more viscous media blends. Built on Honeywell’s time-proven Wing Union one-piece design, both models provide highly accurate and reliable data for more confident detection of small changes in pressure, allowing the operator

to quickly adjust media flow pressure during drilling operations.

This helps drilling operators optimize oil withdrawal rates and profile potentially dangerous conditions such as gas bubbles to increase drilling personnel safety.

Other features include: • Quick Installation/Serviceability – Designed for quick field installation, offers resistance to torque stress at hammer up with field adjustable zero and span for reliable long term performance.

• Reliability / Durability – All welded stainless steel construction, with Inconel® wetted parts for resistance to abrasive or corrosive media. Shock and vibration tested; CE, CSA / ATEX Intrinsically Safe approvals.

• Longevity – Hit it and forget it!

Honeywell’s class leading reliability plus an annual calibration cycle allows customers to install and move on.

HONEYWELL https://measurementsensors.honeywell.co m/news/newproducts/Pages/WingUnionP ressureSensors.aspx

SENSIRION www.sensirion.com/slq-qt500

New rotary position sensors from Bourns now available from TTI, Inc. Bourns’ new AMM20B non-contacting multiturn rotary position sensor and AMS22U non-contacting analog rotary position sensor for applications that typically require frequent adjustment can now be ordered from TTI, Inc., the world’s leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Both new sensors are designed to meet the specifications of heavy-duty applications requiring long cycle life and high reliability.

The highly versatile AMM20B non-contacting multiturn rotary position sensor features a 12-bit resolution and factory programmable electrical angle from 1080 to 3600 degrees. Highly resistant to vibration and shock as well as to fluid and dust ingress, the AMM20B sensor is programmable at factory for zero position, offers a rotational life of up to 50 million

cycles and is fully RoHS compliant.

The single-turn AMS22U noncontacting analog rotary position sensor features a 1/8” shaft supported by dual ball bearings and a factory programmable electrical angle from 10 to 360 degrees.

Available in a servo mount config-

uration with a rotational life of up to 100 million cycles, the fully RoHS compliant AMS22U sensor is programmable at factory for zero position and is highly resistant to vibration and shock as well as to fluid and dust ingress.

TTI www.ttieurope.com

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LEDs

Bridgelux and Future Electronics sign global distribution agreement for Bridgelux product portfolio

Brighter and longer lasting LED light for buses and trains: the new Osram Topled at Rutronik

Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, has signed a global distribution agreement with Future Electronics, a world class leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing of electronic components. Under the new agreement, Future Electronics’ lighting division, Future Lighting Solutions, will provide global sales, design support and fulfillment services for Bridgelux’s portfolio of LED products sold through distribution.

“We are very pleased to partner with a respected global partner that will broaden our reach into the rapidly emerging markets for LED lighting,” said Max Hong, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bridgelux. “With a world-class web platform, deep lighting application knowledge and leading global distribution capabilities, Future Lighting Solutions has distinguished itself as an innovative and extremely customer-focused organization, with strong demand creation programs. Combining Future Lighting Solutions’ leading-

The new generation of the Mini Topled and Topled classics from Osram Opto Semiconductors in the successful standard packages, produce pleasant white light in a new brightness class. The new LEDs are available at distributor Rutronik as of now.

Providing features like durability, ESD resistance of 8kV, improved corrosion stability and certification to automotive industry standard AEC Q101, the new generation of Topled and Mini Topled is ideal for the interior illumination of buses, trains, aircraft and cars. Being low-power components, the LEDs consume only 0.1W and are therefore among the most economical on the market. They have a very long lifetime of up to 50,000 hours.

Despite their low power their luminous intensity is impressive: From an operating current of

edge selling, marketing and technical support strengths with Bridgelux’s high performance LED technology portfolio will produce an alliance to accelerate the worldwide transformation to solid-state lighting.”

“Bridgelux’s innovative product offering targets the rapidly increasing demand for high quality, energy efficient internal and external LED lighting solutions for retail, commercial and residential environments,” said Jamie Singerman, Corporate Vice-President, Worldwide of Future Lighting Solutions.

FUTURE ELECTRONICS www.FutureLightingSolutions.com BRIDGELUX www.bridgelux.com

New ClearSource™ LED emitters from OMC enable precision sensing and detection OMC, the pioneer in optoelectronics - LED lighting, backlighting and industrial fibre optic transmission components – has introduced its ClearSource™ range of solid-state emitters that use a new die bonding technique to connect the LED chip electronically to the leadframe, eliminating ‘dark spots’ and improving beam precision.

Standard LED optical sensors use a top-mounting wire bond to connect the LED chip to the anode or cathode.

The bond wire obstructs the light output, giving rise to dark spots and patches in the beam which makes precise sensing and detection more difficult. In the new ClearSource series, the wire is bonded to the side of the chip, leaving the output beam unobstructed. This produces a very well-defined light beam which

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enables high-accuracy sensing and detection. For even greater precision measurements that require near-parallel light emission, lenses can be incorporated.

Additionally, this die-bond configuration reduces capacitive effects within the diode, enhancing switching speed and reliability. Devices are available with standard apertures for 650nm and 850nm LEDs with ball-type narrow beam, flat, dome, or drip encapsulation lensing options.

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20mA and at a color temperature of 6000K the new Topled produces 2400mcd. From the same operating current the Mini Topled achieves a typical luminous intensity of 1700mcd at a color temperature of 4000K, and

1900mcd at 6500K. The Topled measures 3.2 × 2.8mm and the Mini Topled’s dimensions are 1.8 × 2.2mm.

RUTRONIK www.rutronik.com

Cree XLamp® MK-R LEDs Now Available at Mouser Mouser Electronics, Inc. announced it is stocking the new XLamp® MK-R LEDs from Cree, which leverage the SC³ Technology™ next-generation LED platform to deliver up to 200 lumens-per-watt.

Cree XLamp® MK-R LEDs are built on Cree's revolutionary SC³ Technology™ platform, delivering up to 200 lumens-per-watt (at 1W, 25ºC) enabling lighting manufacturers to create the next generation of highlumen indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. MK-R LEDs are available in EasyWhite® color temperatures, providing the LED industry's best color consistency for designs that use only one LED. For systems that use multiple LEDs, MK-R enables manufacturers to use fewer LEDs while still maintaining light output and quality, which translates to lower system cost. The innovative SC³ Technology platform leverages Cree's advanced silicon-carbide technology, features

advancements in LED chip architecture and phosphor, and boasts a new package design to deliver the most advanced LED components in the industry.

The XLamp MK-R is optimized for directional lighting applications and is a welcome addition to applications requiring high lumen output, a compact optical source, and a broad palette of color temperature and CRI values. With its broad product line

and unsurpassed customer service, Mouser caters to design engineers and buyers by delivering What’s Next in advanced technologies.

MOUSER ELECTRONICS www.mouser.com CREE www.cree.com

PRODUCT NEWS

DISPLAY

Shaken or Stirred: Touchscreen mixes a Cocktail

Amplicon Senses 5200S panel PCs Free memory upgrade

Pecomix has equipped its electronic cocktail mixer with an intelligent display from Electronic Assembly. Not only is the touchscreen the sole point of interaction with thirsty customers, but is also a genuine eye-catcher and can give a real bartender a run for his money.

Pecomix stands for “PErfect COcktail MIXer” and refers to an original machine that is right at home at private parties as well as in restaurants and companies. Customers can select their favorite drink from a wide range of cocktail recipes and enter their order directly in the machine.

The electronic barkeeper is easy to use and makes quality cocktails at any time – day or night. Some 100 recipes are preinstalled as standard and are listed in the virtual drinks menu on the display, which interfaces directly with the internal mixing and shaking

The popular Amplicon ATOM based Senses 5200S panel PCs have been given a free memory upgrade to aid in better performance for industrial applications.

The Amplicon Senses 5200S is built on the Intel ATOM architecture, allowing the unit to complete complex tasks whilst consuming a fraction of the power used by desktop class systems.

The Senses 5200S panel PCs are fitted as standard with 2GB memory and capable of housing a 2.5” hard disk or solid-state drive. Featuring a rugged IP65 aluminium front bezel and protective glass screen these systems are designed with harsh environments in mind. The Senses 5200S series offers a sleek and polished appearance, whilst retaining the industrial

equipment to make the cocktail.

Electronic Assembly's touch panel display, internally designated the EA eDIP320B-8LWTP, forms the backbone of the operating concept employed by the computercontrolled bartender. The screen

measures 5.7" (14.5 cm) in the diagonal and presents the drinks menu using 320 × 240-pixel resolution. The display used for the Pecomix gracefully replaces the combination switch-operated mechanism initially planned by the device manufacturer.

ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY www.lcd-module.com

Peratech’s new QTC Ultra Touch Screen technology goes behind the display so there is no light loss and longer battery life Peratech, the innovators in touch technology, has used its recently launched QTC™ Ultra Sensor to create a touch screen solution for OLED displays for phones, monitors and large interactive displays. The QTC Ultra Sensor is so sensitive that it can be placed behind the OLED display and still detect finger touches on the front of the display to create a touch screen interface. By positioning the touch screen sensor behind the display, there is no loss of light from the display enabling the battery life to be longer. This new QTC Ultra Touch Screen technology follows on from Peratech’s QTC Clear touch screen solution that was launched in 2011. QTC Ultra Touch Screen technology uses Peratech’s award winning QTC™ technology.

Quantum Tunnelling Composite

material is anisotropic and changes its resistance when pressure is applied and only at the point where pressure is applied.

This enabling it to be used to

make accurate, multi-touch location sensors that can respond to the lightest of touches for the familiar range of touch screen gesture inputs such as squeeze, stretch, flick, etc. A deflection of a micron or so is needed for QTC Ultra to sense the touch through the layers of glass and display.

PERATECH www.peratech.com

functionality you would expect from Amplicon. Available in 10”, 12”,and 15” LCD displays with 5wire resistive touch screen, the Senses 5200S series can be supplied with optional mounting kits for panel, wall, or VESA mount

depending on your preference and application requirement.

The Amplicon Senses 5200S series offers support for Microsoft Windows and Linux based operating systems, allowing these units to be tailored to your application needs.

AMPLICON www.amplicon.com

9-inch (22.9 cm) IPS TFT display TX23D200VM0BAA ensures exceptional optical performance even in harsh environments Gleichmann Electronics now offers the 9-inch (22.9 cm) IPS TFT panel, part name TX23D200VM0BAA, from KOE Europe. The display is designed for applications exposed to challenging and harsh environmental conditions such as extreme ambient temperatures or extreme mechanical stresses caused by shock or vibration.

The TX23D200VM0BAA is the latest member of the Rugged+ product family and has dimensions of 218.0 mm x 135.0 mm x 11.2 mm. It not only features a particularly robust design and an extended temperature range of 30°C to +80°C, but also exceptional optical performance with 15:9 aspect ratio, 800 × 480 pixels WVGA resolution, 170° vertical and horizontal viewing

angles, 500 cd/m² brightness and a contrast ratio of 800:1. KOE's Rugged+ TFT displays are targeted for use in high reliability

industrial, medical, marine, automotive and aerospace applications. Rugged+ displays utilize KOE’s In-Plane-Switching (IPS) technology, which delivers exceptional color saturation, color stability, contrast and black levels.

The high quality LED backlight provides a guaranteed 70,000 hours half brightness lifetime.

GLEICHMANN & CO. ELECTRONICS www.msc-ge.com

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ACTIVE COMPONENTS

Maxim Integrated’s 1-Wire Thermocouple-toDigital Converters Simplify Multisensor Industrial and Medical Designs Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announced that it is now sampling the MAX31850/ MAX31851 cold-junction-compensated, 1-Wire® thermocouple-to-digital converters. The devices achieve ±2.0°C accuracy (not including sensor nonlinearity) while integrating all of the functions required for a complete thermocouple-to-digital solution. Additionally, the MAX31850/MAX31851’s 1-Wire interface allows multiple sensor locations to communicate and draw power over a single data line, greatly simplifying wiring requirements. Designers can use the MAX31850 or MAX31851 instead of multiple discret e components for accurate temperature measurement in medical, industrial, and solar applications. Because thermocouple output voltages are small and cold-junction compensation is needed to achieve

accurate results, the digitization of thermocouple signals can be a challenge. The MAX31850/ MAX31851 are the industry’s first

solution to integrate a discrete analog-to-digital converter (ADC), a highly accurate reference, a temperature sensor for cold-junction compensation, and a 1-Wire bus interface into a single chip. The versatile converters operate with several types of thermocouples, speeding system design, lowering system cost, and reducing the bill of materials (BOM).

MAXIM INTEGRATED www.maximintegrated.com

The first single chip clock worldwide with a single output and integrated MEMS resonator in an SOT23 housing An extended frequency range from 1 to 110 MHz, power consumption of just 3.6mA and high stability between ±20 and ± 50 ppm are the main features of Sitime’s SiT9201 single chip clock equipped with an integrated MEMS resonator which is being marketed by MSC. The component, which is functionally compatible with conventional SiT1602, SiT8103 and SiT8008 clocks, is accommodated in a 5pin SOT23 housing just 2.8 × 2.4 × 1.2 mm3 in size which guarantees maximum security during soldering. A cost-effective purely visual inspection is sufficient to check the solder joints – x-ray examinations are not required.

The housing normally used mainly for discrete components proves itself above all in applica-

tions which are exposed to high thermal stresses or strong vibrations. The temperature coefficient is around ~75 ppm/K. The power supply can be 1.8, 2.5, 2.8

or 3.3V. This means that the single chip clock, which is available both for the commercial temperature range of -20 to +70°C and for the extended temperature range of -40 to +85°C, is suitable for deployment in a wide variety of network, memory, industrial and consumer applications.

MSC VERTRIEBS www.msc-ge.com

Active surge protection filter module complies with DEF STAN 61-5 issue 6 load dump requirement XP Power announced the DSF226 filter and surge protection module specifically designed for use in 28VDC input defence applications. The encapsulated metal cased unit is capable of delivering up to 200Watt output and meets the DEF STAN 61-5 part 6 issue 6 load dump requirement. The module also meets the internationally recognised immunity and emission standards MIL-STD 1275A-D, DEF STAN 59-411 & MIL-STD 461C. Providing active surge protection, the unit allows for the full 200W output to be supplied over the entire 15 – 33VDC including accommodating transients down to 10VDC for up to 1s. The output tracks the input voltage and is clamped at < 36 VDC. The DSF226 can operate from -46°C to + 100°C. A thermal warning output can be used to control the end-application or disable the filter output.

The filter is ideal for use in combination with XP Power’s MTC

family of military-specification DC/DC converters, QSB and ICH series of power bricks. The DSF226 could also be combined with XP Power’s J series of 24V 4:1 input converters for multiple

output COTS defence applications. The DSF226 is available from approved regional distributors, or direct from XP Power and come with a 3 year warranty.

XP POWER www.xppower.com

DeepCover Secure Authenticator from Maxim Protects Designs with Strong Public-Key Cryptography Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announced that it is now sampling the DS28E35 DeepCover® Secure Authenticator, a highly secure cryptographic solution for a host controller to authenticate peripherals. The DS28E35 integrates a FIPS 186-based, Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) engine to implement asymmetric (public-key) cryptography to operate a challenge-andresponse authentication protocol between a host controller and attached peripherals, sensors, or modules.

Operating over a single pin on the 1-Wire® interface, the DS28E35 reduces interconnect complexity, simplifies designs, and reduces cost. It provides crypto-strong authentication security for many applications, including medical sensors, industrial programmable logic con-

troller (PLC) modules, and consumer devices.

The use of ECDSA public-key cryptography saves cost and reduces key management complexity by eliminating the need for the host controller to store and protect the authentication key, which is required for com-

parable symmetric (secret-key) solutions. The DS28E35 operates with a key pair: a public key that resides with the host and an associated private key stored in the DS28E35.

MAXIM INTEGRATED www.maximintegrated.com

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SiC Power Modules Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has launched three different hybrid Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules for use in home appliances, industrial equipment and railway traction applications.

Depending on the target application Mitsubishi offers these three different versions in three different packages. Every new hybrid SiC power module is equipped with SiIGBTs and SiC Schottky-barrier diodes (SBD) in order to reduce the size, decrease the weight and increase the efficiency of inverters. Model PSH20L91B6-A, which is a Hybrid SiC DIPPFC™ (Transfer-molded-type IPM with integrated PFC), is designed for use in home appliances.

PMH200CS1D060 – a Hybrid SiC-IPM – is intended for industrial applications, and the Hybrid SiC Module CMH1200DC-34S is designed specifically to fulfil the needs of railway traction applications. In the Hybrid SiC DIPPFC™ for home appliances the SiC SBDs eliminate the recovery current of the free-wheel diodes and decrease EMI noise. The device is rated for 600V/20Arms. Switching

frequencies up to 30kHz enable designers to use smaller inductive components resulting in smaller form factors of the overall system.

The integrated PFC circuit as well as the driver part further reduce the footprint and simplify the wiring patterns. In terms of package dimensions (24 mm x 38 mm) the PSH20L91B6-A devices are

compatible with Mitsubishi Electric’s Super Mini DIPIPMTM products. The Hybrid SiC modules for railway traction systems reduce power losses by about 30% compared to Mitsubishi Electric’s CM1200DC-34N (Nseries IGBT) thus enabling more efficient devices. The device is rated for 1700V/1200A. Package (140 mm × 130 mm) and terminals are compatible with Mitsubishi Electric’s CM1200DC34N (N-series IGBT).

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE www.mitsubishichips.eu

CUI Launches High Isolation Dc-Dc Converters with 105°C Operating Temperature Range for Challenging Applications CUI Inc has introduced a family of low-power board mount dcdc converters that provides 3000 Vdc I/O isolation and an ultrawide operating temperature range of -40~105°C for the most demanding applications.

The unregulated PEM series is the latest addition to CUI’s second-generation low power dc-dc converter line and has been specifically designed to improve efficiency and thermal performance in the customer’s application. The 1 W / 2 W family offers a rugged and reliable solution for converting and isolating dc rails within a range of applications, such as medical, industrial control, security, and telecom systems.

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The PEM series delivers efficiencies to 89% - a 5% increase over the first-generation. To further enhance the series’ performance across the entire load curve, and

reduce dissipated heat, the modules have been designed to greatly limit power draw under light and no load conditions.

CUI www.cui.com

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Rutronik introduces new Terminals for industrial M2M applications from CEP With five new models, CEP offers a broad range of specially designed products in the Basic 2G (Terminals GT864 E and CT63 E9) as well as in the 3G (Terminals HT910 E, HT910 G and HT63 E) segments for a variety of industrial solutions. The new models are available at distributor Rutronik as of now.

The portfolio of nine products in total meets industryspecific requirements in regards to mobile network standards, hardware interfaces, programmability as well as supported inputs and outputs. The CEP Terminals combine attributes like robustness of the casing and the SIM card holder, a high range of operating voltage and very low power consumption. Thus, they are ideal for applications that rely on power sources with limited capacity, such as accumulators or solar panels.

With the CEP Terminals (GT864

E, GT864 Quad, CT63 E and CT63) four models are available for M2M data transmission in the Basic 2G segment. Within the Advanced 2G segment, the GT864 PY and CT63 Java provide integrators with additional programming capabilities. The Terminals HT910, HT910 G and

HT63 E are designed for deployment in 3G/UMTS mobile networks. The CEP Terminals are deployed in solutions for Pointof-Sales and vending machines, in smart metering and smart grids as well as in medical applications.

Further areas of application include digital signage, remote maintenance, security or other M2M communication areas.

RUTRONIK www.rutronik.com

Mouser signs global distribution agreement with Plessey Mouser Electronics, Inc. has signed a global distribution agreement for Plessey’s complete range of innovative products including Plessey’s award winning products such as the EPIC™ sensor and MAGIC™ GaN LEDs. “Mouser is pleased to partner with Plessey to distribute their innovative semiconductor products to our customers across the globe," stated Mike Scott, Mouser Vice President of Semiconductors.

“We always aim to provide design engineers with the latest technologies so that they can create state of the art solutions. Plessey has built its global brand recognition over the decades by being one of the true innovators in the electronics

industry always pushing the boundaries to deliver novel and clever solutions.”

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Compact self-powered DC panel mount voltmeter suits battery monitoring Murata announced the compact DMR20-10-DCM “nanoMeter” self-powered auto-ranging DC voltmeter designed for mounting in an industrystandard “oiltight” 30 and 30.5 mm / 1.2 inch round panel cutout. Occupying minimal space, the round voltmeter has a 7.6mm / 0.3 inch four-digit LED display and is self-powered. Connection to the + 6 to + 75VDC supply to be monitored is all that is required for full operation. No additional components or separate power supply is required for the DMR20, making it extremely easy to add into virtually any equipment using a DC supply or batteries.

A user configurable jumper provides voltage display to a fixed 0.1V resolution (input + 6 to + 75VDC) or to a 0.01V resolution when the input is below + 51VDC. With its low power consumption, typically less than 7mA, the DMR20 voltmeter is ideal for use in a broad range of battery-powered applications, battery chargers and renewal energy equipment.

The voltmeter is packaged in a rugged plastic housing that has been designed to provide protection to IP67 / NEMA 6

specifications for water ingress. It is supplied with a EPDM rubber gasket and plastic hex nut ready to mount in the industry standard panel cutout. Tooling is readily available to drill and punch the cutout, and can also be ordered with the DMR20. The voltmeter is protected against reverse polarity to a maximum of 100 VDC. A self-resetting internal fuse also provides long-term reliability and

Michael LeGoff, Plessey’s CEO, commented, “Mouser is one of the leading distributors in the world and thus enables us to reach out to customers everywhere so that they can find out about our technologies and how they can use them to do things that could not be done any other way.”

With its broad product line and unsurpassed customer service, Mouser caters

to design engineers and buyers by delivering What's Next in advanced technologies. Mouser offers customers nineteen global support locations and the latest, most technologically advanced components for their newest design projects. Mouser Electronics' website is updated daily and searches more than ten million products to locate over three million orderable part numbers available for easy online purchase.

Mouser.com also houses an industry-first interactive catalogue, data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, and engineering tools.

MOUSER ELECTRONICS www.mouser.com PLESSEY www.plesseysemiconductors.com

High CPU computing performance, low power consumption and even more peripheral functionality In addition to Fujitsu's FM3 microcontroller (MCU) family, MSC will offer Fujitsu’s new FM4 family of MCUs, which are based on the ARM® Cortex™-M4F processor core. The new FM4 family consists of a total of 84 MCUs and is suited for applications where the main requirement is high processing power.

The M4F RISC processor core, which incorporates digital signal processor (DSP) and floating point unit (FPU) functions, is designed for high clock frequencies of up to 160 MHz. Thanks to a low current consumption of approximately 1.5 μA in real-time mode, these high-performance MCUs can even be operated in standby mode operation with battery buffering.

The FM4 MCUs also offer a range of memory options to ensure high-performance and energy efficiency.

The MCUs, which are equipped with an external bus connection for SRAM, SDRAM, NAND flash and NOR flash, have a 128-bit ultra-wide bus for on-chip flash memory that enables read access with no CPU wait state. The up to 1.5 MB flash memory is specified for a total of 100,000 write/read cycles and data

protection. The DMR20 can operate from – 25 to + 60°C. The DMR20-10-DCM datasheet is available here: http://www.murataps.com/data/meters/dmr20-10-dcm.pdf 3D CAD models of the DMR20-10-DCM are available here: http://www.murataps.com/en/3d/meters.html MURATA www.murata.eu

retention of up to 20 years. Furthermore, in order to enable a high level of functional safety and facilitate certification, a range of hardware functions — such as error correction code (ECC) flash, cyclic redundancy check (CRC) and memory protection unit (MPU) — were implemented on the FM4 MCUs. The new FM4 family of MCUs builds on Fujitsu's FM3 MCU family, and offers even more performance and peripheral functionality. For example, new trimming functions deliver internal oscillator accuracy of ±2 percent and the 12-bit A/D converter operates at twice the speed of previous versions.

The multifunction timer for three-phase motors also features a number of enhanced functions, such as support for asymmetric PWM waveform output and multiple A/D start triggers. The minimum timing resolution possible is 6.25 nanoseconds. Furthermore, a Descriptor System data Transfer Controller (DSTC) was implemented to reduce the CPU’s workload and software overhead. The redesigned communications IP and clock rates of up to 20 MHz improve highspeed serial data communications via the serial peripheral interface (SPI).

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New high frequency OCXO from IQD delivers class leading phase noise performance down to -172dBc/Hz Launching at IMS 2013, IQD’s new IQOV-200 series Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) has been designed from the ground up to optimise low phase noise performance.

Phase noise is caused primarily by semiconductor thermal noise but noisy resistors, capacitors and inductors can all have an effect, as can poor signal transfer paths due to circuit layout and design.

Good oscillator design consideration allow the IQOV-200 series to deliver phase noise performance of -172dBc/Hz at 100kHz offset and -160dBc/Hz at

1kHz offset based on a nominal oscillating frequency of 100MHz. Available at any frequency in the range 80MHz to 130MHz, the new model is initially housed in an industry standard 36 × 27mm IEC C008 Euro package although other package styles including surface mount variants can be considered to suit specific customer applications. The oscillator nominally operates from a 12 Volt power supply and consumes just 1 Watt of power at steady state, incorporating a very high level of internal voltage regulation so proving somewhat immune to external voltage variations. Drive capability is quoted at +6dBm into 50 Ohms.

Operating over a standard temperature range of -20 to 60°C with an initial frequency stability of ±50ppb (parts per billion), other temperature ranges and stabilities can be considered as required.

IQD www.iqdfrequencyproducts.com

Murata launches wireless LAN and Bluetooth® transceiver modules using TI WiLink™ 8.0 ICs Murata announced the LBEP series of wireless modules providing wireless LAN, Bluetooth® and Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connectivity. Based around the WiLink™ 8.0 solutions from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI), the miniature modules measure just 8.8 × 9.9 × 1.3 mm and offer a complete low cost, highly integrated approach to providing wireless connectivity to a wide range of consumer, industrial and commercial applications. The modules include an integrated crystal and require no additional external components. Host connectivity, antenna and power are the only connections required. A slow clock input can be used to support a deep sleep mode.

“The market is demanding high performance Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/Bluetooth low energy connectivity solutions for a variety of new applications including multi-media, point-of-sale and portable data terminals for the retail and enterprise space. Murata’s modules, based on TI’s WiLink 8.0 devices, deliver the size, performance and integration to meet manufacturers’ needs,” said Adnan Nishat, WiLink product manager, Wireless Connectivity Solutions, TI. The LBEP5CLWMC module provides both 2.4GHz (IEEE802.11 g/b/n and Bluetooth 4.0) and 5GHz (IEEE802.11a) connectivity. This module uses the TI WL1803/1833 combo connectivity solution. Host interfaces of SDIO are used for the wireless LAN and UART or PCM for Bluetooth.

The LBEP5CLWTC module provides 2.4GHz IEEE802.11b/g/n connectivity and uses the TI WL1831/1801 devices.

The modules require a 3.0 to 4.2 V DC supply and 1.8V DC for I/O. MURATA www.murata.eu

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TDK Debuts LGJ Series High Reliability Power Inductors at Mouser Electronics Mouser Electronics, Inc. offers TDK LGJ Series High Reliability Power Inductors with an anticounterfeit verification system.

TDK LGJ Series High Reliability Power Inductors feature an inductance range of 1.0μH 1500μH, rated current range of .15A - 13A, DC resistance range of 1.028Ω - 78.7mΩ, and are qualified to AEC-Q200 and MILPRF. LGJ Series High Reliability Power Inductors offer an anticounterfeit verification system with optional RFID inventory tracking available and are lead free. pplications include military, medical, industrial, and automotive. To learn more about the TDK LGJ Series of High Reliability Power Inductors, visit www.mouser.com/new/tdk/tdklgj-inductors/ With its broad product line and unsurpassed customer service, Mouser caters to design engineers and buyers by delivering What’s Next in advanced tech-

nologies. Mouser offers customers 19 global support locations and stocks the world’s widest selection of the latest semiconductors and electronic components for the newest design projects. Mouser Electronics’ website is updated daily and searches more than 10 million products to locate over 4 million orderable part numbers available for easy online purchase. Mouser.com also houses an industry-first interactive cata-

log, data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, and engineering tools.

MOUSER ELECTRONICS www.mouser.com TDK www.tdk.com

New wide frequency range VCO series from IQD delivers excellent phase noise performance IQD Frequency Products has chosen IMS 2013 to launch a new series of high performance customisable Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) that provide a comprehensive solution for a diverse range of applications such as test and measurement, SATCOM, Telecom, and digital mobile radio. The new IVCO-100 series offers frequencies from 50MHz up to 6GHz. By virtue of the internal oscillator design, all variants offer excellent phase noise at the 10KHz and 100KHz frequency offsets and deliver highly linear frequency tuning with immunity to voltage supply and output load variations. Housed in a surface mountable 12.7 × 12.7 × 4.0mm industry standard package, all models in the series operate over the standard industrial temperature range of -40 to 85

degrees C. Output is typically 5.0dBm into 50 Ohms. The IVCO-100 is designed using a high-Q low loss coaxial resonator to satisfy applications requiring an ultra-stable Local Oscillator (LO)

source where a narrow band design is the ideal choice.

This variant delivers the best combination of phase noise performance, harmonic suppression and high immunity to load pulling and voltage pushing from 665 to 685MHz. IQD www.iqdfrequencyproducts.com

Low-power embedded radio modem with ReedSolomon error correction for long-range applications Circuit Design, Inc., the leading supplier of narrowband radio modules, has recently developed and released a 434 MHz low-power radio modem, the MU-2-R. Circuit Design’s MU series are modems for embedding in industrial equipment. They incorporate the RF circuit required for radio communication and a CPU for control, and data is exchanged with an external CPU using the UART serial interface based on commands. The MU-2-R is also supplied with an antenna. This complete solution allows you to develop equipment quickly using built-in radio, without having to pay much attention to the high frequency element.

The MU-2-R is now 55% smaller than the earlier models, and is offered at a lower price.

The MU-2-R also features FEC (Forward Error Correction) employing Reed-Solomon code that is used in satellite communications and compact discs. This ensures highly reliable radio communication even with a weak electric field or when burst noise is present.

Designed for narrow band FM and with high receiver sensitivity, the MU-2-R has a communication range of 600 m (line-of-sight) with the 10 mW output authorized for the European harmonized ISM band. In addition, the built-in relay function enables wide-area telemetry systems and remote control applications covering several kilometers using battery-powered operation with 10 mW output.

The features of the MU-2-R are explained below.

• Most of the parts required for radio communication are built in The internal CPU handles all processes required for radio equipment design, including PLL control, insertion of preambles, wireless data links, and data input/output timing control.

• Commands for measuring radio communication integrity In order to check communication integrity in the design stage and when the equipment is actually installed in the field, the MU-2-R is provided with commands for measuring the electric field intensity of the received signal and floor noise. You can also remotely check the electric field intensity of units placed in a distant location using commands.

• Convenient functions enabling multiple networks The MU-2-R is preprogrammed with 127 radio frequency channels.

You can also choose between 10 mW and 1 mW output.

Flexible link IDs allow you to build 1:1, 1:N, and N:N systems. In addition, the relay function lets you cover a wider area. Besides remotely measuring the radio wave environment where the unit is installed, you can also change the frequency of the unit.

• Develop products suitable for both Japanese and European markets The MU-2-R was first launched in the Japanese market where it has been very well received. It has received Technical Standard Conformity Certification in Japan and does not require any new radio authorization testing.

The frequency of models for the Japanese market is 429 MHz. • Various interfaces RS-232 and USB interface boards are available to simplify development of MU-2-R systems.

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New SPI 2 Mbit FRAM devices from Fujitsu New from now on MSC relating to 2Mbit SPI FRAM chip from Fujitsu is particularly characterized by a high storage density and low voltage. The faster SPI interface improves energy efficiency and simplifys the system architecture.

The new SPI 2Mbit FRAM product offers a considerably faster and less power-hungry alternative to EEPROM at high density level, resulting in systems with less power consumption, better data security and a longer battery life. The new SPI 2 Mbit FRAM product belongs to the highest density ranges of SPI FRAM Fujitsu is offering. With 10 trillion read/write cycles, it is ideal for applications such as smart meters, industrial machinery and medical devices. Compared to EEPROM with identical density, MB85RS2MT reduces power consumption by 92 percent for

writing operations. It can also make substantial reductions to component costs, mounting footprint and power consumption by replacing all of the technologies required for the system (say EEPROM, SRAM and battery) by a single chip. As a result, FRAM

strongly promotes the development of smaller systems that are more power-efficient and maintenance friendly. Detailed information about the new SPI 2 Mbit FRAM devices can be requested by sending an email to memories-fujitsu@msc-ge.com MSC VERTRIEBS www.msc-ge.com

Power Integrations launches LYTSwitch-0 Family of Highly Integrated LED-Driver ICs for Low-Power LED Bulbs Power Integrations introduced its LYTSwitch™-0 ICs, a new series of devices within the LYTSwitch family, offering a unique combination of simplicity, reliability and efficiency. LYTSwitch-0 ICs are ideal for cost-sensitive, non-isolated, non-dimmable GU10 bulbs and other space-constrained bulb applications. LYTSwitch-0 devices feature efficiencies of more than 90% and deliver constant current with better than +/5% regulation in typical applications. Power factor is greater than 0.8 at 115 VAC and 0.55 at 230 VAC, meeting ENERGYSTAR™ V1 draft 3 consumer lighting standards for North America and Ecodesign Directive Lot 19 part 2 for Europe. Comments Andrew Smith, product marketing manager for Power Integrations: “RDR355 describes a GU10 LED driver using the LYTSwitch-0 IC and just 13 components. The device’s small size and high efficiency eliminate the need for heatsinking or potting

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of the LED driver, reducing manufacturing cost.”

Key applications include low-cost LED light bulbs such as GU10 and candelabra styles. RDR-355 describes a 6 W non-dimmable LED driver - see http://www.pow-

erint.com/sites/default/files/PDFFil es/rdr355.pdf. LYTSwitch-0 IC samples in SO-8 and DIP packages are available now, priced at $0.29 each in 10,000-piece quantities. Datasheet and introduction video are available on the Power Integrations website at http://www.powerint.com/en/pro ducts/lytswitch-family/lytswitch-0 POWER INTEGRATIONS www.powerint.com

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Precise positioning in distress situations using Marine Digital Selective Calling (DSC) expansion sequence The CMX7031 and CMX7041 Multi-mode Two-way Radio (TWR) processors, operating in Marine VHF mode, have been enhanced to enable the ITU-R M.821 recommendation: Marine Digital Selective Calling (DSC) expansion sequences.

Continuous transmission mode has also been included for use in distress alert situations. Standard marine DSC only allows a position resolution down to approximately one nautical mile (1nmi).

In distress situations this is not accurate enough to pin-point a precise position. The DSC expansion sequences allow precise geographical coordinates to be transmitted, providing position accuracy to less than one metre (1m). Imagine the situation of a diver in rough seas with strong currents, calling to be picked-up. Providing a 1 square

nmi collection position will prolong recovery and potentially put the diver at risk. A Marine VHF radio with the DSC expansion sequences enabled, would allow the diver to transmit an

accurate collection position, down to 1 square metre, ensuring a safe and swift recovery.

CML MICROCIRCUITS www.cmlmicro.com

RZ/A1 Group of MPUs enables implementation of WXGA graphics displays without the need for additional external memory MSC will offer the new products in the RZ/A1 Group of ARM® Cortex™-A9 embedded microprocessors (MPUs) from Renesas Electronics. With up to 10 MB of on-chip RAM and various peripheral functions such as camera input, hardware-accelerated graphics output, OpenVG 1.1 and audio, the new embedded MPU solutions are ideally suited for creating sophisticated human machine interface (HMI) implementations.

The RZ/A1 Group has a 2D graphics acceleration engine that conforms to the OpenVG 1.1 interface. This enables a highprecision 2D graphical display and, at the same time, reduced load for the actual CPU core. Since OpenVG uses vector graphics calculated during render time for the image composition, highly complex animations can be generated, without the need to connect some additional megabytes of external memory to the MPUs. In addition, as a

standardized programming interface, OpenVG 1.1 is compatible with many existing human machine interfaces (HMI) from third parties.

The video display controller, which is also integrated, offers up to two video inputs for various formats, also including PAL, and can automatically scale the video signal. Formats up to 1999

× 2035 pixels are supported at the outputs. In addition, the controller provides functions such as video recording, image capture including JPEG encoding as well as diverse functions for image optimizations.

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