Würth Elektronik eiSos is launching a series of new terminal blocks. The special feature, thanks to the insulation-displacement technique employed in the WR-TBL terminal blocks, the cables no longer need be stripped. The terminal blocks are supplied in the 3.81 and 5.08 mm spacing pitches, both with and without flanging. According to the cULus method, […]
Tools
PCB production Plan tool powered by SAP NetWeaver streamlines PCB assembly planning
Mentor Graphics announced that its Valor Production Plan software has been certified by SAP as powered by the SAP NetWeaver technology platform. The integration of the Valor Production Plan tool with SAP NetWeaver streamlines printed circuit board (PCB) assembly planning, such as surface mount technology, manual assembly and test, helping to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce […]
Stright and right-angle pins for PCBs and recepticles
Mill-Max has developed additional straight and right angle male PCB pins to complement the existing 35XX and 37XX series. In addition to the .020” (0,51mm), .025” ( 0,63mm), .030” (0,76mm) and .040”( 1,02mm) diameters available, these new pins now offer diameters of .060”( 1,52mm ) and .080”(2,03mm). They are suitable for plugging into receptacles and/or […]
Low profile SMT disc shaped terminal
Mill-Max is excited to announce a new addition to its family of spring pin mating products. This low profile SMT disc shaped terminal is perfect for applications where vertical space is at a premium. The new 1578-3-57-15-00-00-03-0 SMT disc is .078” (1,98 mm) in diameter and only .055” +/-.002” (1,4 mm +/- 0,0508 mm) tall. […]
Wet Tantalum capacitors can handle 200°C
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has extended its TWA-Y Series wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors with the addition of new, high CV 470µF/100V and 1,000µF/75V components. These components act as drop-in replacements for existing M39006-style wet tantalum capacitors in applications that may require operation at temperatures spanning 125°C to 200°C. […]
High-temperature SMD Tantalum Capacitors span 6.8 to 100 µF
AVX Corporation has added several new capacitance and voltage ratings to its THH 230ºC Hermetic Series high temperature SMD tantalum capacitors, which, more than two years after their introduction, still feature the highest temperature ratings of any SMD tantalum capacitors available on the market. AVX has also improved the performance of the THH Series’ “I” […]
2 GHz-to-14 GHz mixer with LO frequency doubler gives dc to 6-GHz IF bandwidth
Linear Technology announces the LTC5548, a double balanced mixer that operates either as an up- or downconverter with an exceptionally wide frequency range from 2GHz to 14GHz. The LTC5548 features integrated balun transformers at the RF and LO ports, providing 50Ω match from 2GHz to 13.6GHz and from 1GHz to 12GHz at each port, respectively, […]
SMD capacitors meet AEC-Q200 requirements for automotive applications
AVX Corporation has extended the voltage ratings for its award-winning OxiCap NOS Low ESR Series niobium oxide (NbO) capacitors to 8V at 85°C and 7V at 105°C to satisfy automotive applications requiring fail-safe SMD electrolytic capacitors, and has also added standard ESR ratings to satisfy more cost-conscious applications. Delivering exceptional reliability for SMD capacitors — […]
18-Bit, 8-Channel Multiplexed SAR ADC with Independently Configurable Input Ranges
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2335-18, an 18-bit, 8-channel 1Msps multiplexed input successive approximation register (SAR) ADC with independently configurable input ranges. Each SoftSpan™ input can be software configured on a conversion-by-conversion basis to accept ±10.24V, 0V to 10.24V, ±5.12V or 0V to 5.12V true bipolar input signals. The on-chip sequencer allows the LTC2335-18 to […]
CAD tool for electronic designs speeds AV, IT, home automation developments
ConnectCAD, the connectivity design add-on to Vectorworks, has just released its 2016 version. Used extensively by audiovisual designers worldwide, connectCAD’s tools & commands speed up the design process from concept to implementation in various installation projects, from AV to electrical and IT. connectCAD’s automated commands help create schematic diagrams quickly & easily and then link […]