Software billed as the first free automated part builder uses computer vision technology to let PCB designers make schematic symbols in just minutes. Called InstaBuild, it uses a datasheet as the input and automatically extracts symbol pinouts, understands whether a pin is an input, output or power pin, and auto-arranges the symbols based on published […]
EMI shielding wire mesh gaskets offer optional elastomer cores
EMI shielding knitted wire mesh can be used as economical gaskets for EMI/RFI shielding. All knitted mesh configurations come on spools, coils or are cut to length as individual gaskets with or without end seals. Standard profiles for a wide variety of applications include round, round with tail, double round with tail, half round (D) […]
Cloud-based symbol/footprint library speeds PCB design
Designers can now search and download free, cloud-based symbols and footprints directly during PCB design capture and layout, significantly boosting design productivity. “For forty years, PCB designers have frittered away countless hours defining parts because there simply wasn’t a workable, affordable source for accurate, ready-made parts. In fact, surveys show that most professional designers spend […]
75-GHz open top socket for BGA1156 packages
A new BGA socket design uses high-performance elastomer capable of 75 GHz bandwidth to give a low inductance and handle wide temperature applications. The GTL-BGA-6007 socket from Ironwood Electronics is designed for a 35×35-mm package size and gives less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The contact resistance is typically 30 milliohms/pin. The socket is […]
New 14-mm panel LED indicator light designed for rugged industrial use
A new 14-mm mount CL series panel LED for industrial and outdoor applications incorporates a 10-mm LED available in red, green, yellow, blue and bicolor options. Pre-wired with internal resistors, the indicators can be configured for voltages up to 60 Vdc or 120/240 Vac. The robust M14 size metal housing is designed for panel thicknesses […]
UHF RFID antennas for rugged environments and extended temperatures
The new Ha-VIS RF-ANT-WR24 UHF antenna range is extremely robust and reliable. This antenna range is a candidate for container tracking and identifying platforms where the antenna is installed directly under the train. The antenna is also suitable for applications in conditions of extreme temperature. Adding to the existing HARTING UHF RFID product portfolio, there […]
Free lit: Photo etching of thin-metal parts, shielding and flexible circuits
A capabilities brochure describes how the photo etching process lets Tech-Etch produce prototype quantities and large production runs of intricate parts for many diverse mechanical and electrical applications, without the high cost and long lead times of hard tooling. Custom light-gauge parts are produced with intricate patterns, precise tolerances and burr-free edges, in addition to […]
Quarter-watt balanced amplifier covers 2.3 – 2.7 GHz
The QPA9807 from Qorvo is a balanced amplifier module with embedded hybrid couplers to convert to single ended input and output ports. The module has an enable pin to allow for shutting down of the amplifier. The module requires minimal external components which are VCC choke inductors, decoupling caps and resistors for bias control. The […]
Half-watt balanced amplifier covers 600 to 1,000 MHz
The QPA9805 from Qorvo is a balanced amplifier module with embedded hybrid couplers to convert to single ended input and output ports. The module has an enable pin to allow for shutting down of the amplifier. The module requires minimal external components which are VCC choke inductors, decoupling caps. The QPA9805 provides +27.4 dBm P1dB […]
Rutronik to distribute AVX product range
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is now a global AVX distribution partner for AVX’s entire product range. The two companies have been partners in Europe since 1997. In 2015 they expanded the franchise to include Asia. Now, Rutronik is also a franchise distributor for AVX in the USA. “Rutronik is one of our longest and most […]
