COMPONENT
Low-power comparators
In December 2012, STMicroelectronics introduced accurate, low-power components that enable improved energy efficiency and faster operation of equipment such as gas sensors, medical devices, safety systems and industrial controls.
Features: TS881 is compatible with supply voltages as low as 1.1V over a wide temperature range, enabling longer operating times with smaller batteries. Suitable for use in front-end detection and measurement circuitry, TS881 is also said to be faster than competing devices, allowing a reduction in equipment response times.
TS881 is said to draw less than half the current of competing devices. Moreover, the push-pull output circuitry reduces power consumption to the absolute minimum when driving any capacitive or resistive load.
For further details: Ph: 0120-2352999; www.st.com
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Secure chipsets
In December 2012, Maxim Integrated Products introduced a chipset that is said to provide the strongest levels of security when authentication of peripherals is necessary.
Features: As part of Maxim’s DeepCover security products, the chipset comprises a DS2465 secure coprocessor with integrated 1-wire master and DS28E15/DS28E22/DS28E25 1-wire secure authenticators. This secure chipset protects a revenue stream by ensuring that only licensed peripherals are used with OEM equipment. The DS2465 coprocessor when used with any of the 1-wire secure authenticators, identifies unlicensed after-market peripherals that are not approved for a system.
For further details: Avnet, Pune; Ph: 020-6640-4951; www.maximintegrated.com
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Constant current regulators
In December 2012, ON Semiconductor introduced NSIC20XX series of linear constant current regulators (CCR) designed for use in solid state lighting systems.
Features: NSIC20XX series of offers a maximum voltage rating of
120 V and 3 W, and is capable of withstanding high peak voltages of AC offline HBLED lighting applications, including digital signage systems, lighting panels and decorative illumination. These new CCRs protect against the sudden surges. Based on self-biased transistor (SBT) technology, NSIC20XX series of devices are capable of current regulation over a very wide voltage range, while their negative temperature coefficient helps to protect the LEDs from thermal runaway at extreme voltage and current levels.
For further details: Arrow Electronics India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru; 91-80-4135 3800; [email protected]; www.arrowasia.com.
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28nm heterogeneous processors
In December 2012, Broadcom launched NLA12000 series, which the company claims is the industry’s first heterogeneous knowledge-based processors (KBPs) manufactured in the 28nm process.
Features: These processors are said to deliver up to 24 times greater performance than competing solutions in the most demanding applications. They are optimised for deployment in routers, switches, service gateways, security appliances and mobile infrastructure equipment. The processors are said to be the industry’s first to integrate an eighth-generation massively parallel knowledge-based processing technology with low power NetRoute algorithmic search technology in a heterogeneous manner.
For further details: [email protected]; www.broadcom.com
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SOLAR
Solar hybrid UPS/PCU system
Launched in 2012, Vispra launched a low cost high efficiency DSP-based pure sine wave solar hybrid UPS/PCU system in the 800 VA to 3 kVA range.
Features: The solar UPS system is incorporated with an auto solar sense circuit, therefore it works as a normal home UPS system until connected with solar PV panels. Once it senses the presence of the solar connection, it works as a solar UPS system with a preference for solar power over the grid and battery. The UPS system has an extensive detailed indicator showing the mode of operation. The design is compliant with international standards and the product is priced on par with regular home UPS systems.
For further details: Ph: 09363202127; [email protected]; www.vispra.com
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POWER ELECTRONICS
Voltage stabiliser
In November 2012, Karvin Power Systems Pvt Ltd launched its servo controlled voltage stabiliser with a range of up to 1000 kVA.
Features: These stabilisers are available in a wide input range, as per the requirements of customers, with an efficiency higher than 97 per cent, and the correction speed of voltage fluctuation is more than 25 V per second. The products are designed with incorporating the most reliable technology, which helps to compensate the mains voltage if it goes too high, too low or even fluctuates. An in-built spike suppressor also helps to provide crystal clear power to users. It is ideal for protecting valuable equipment from uneven voltage fluctuations, while providing stable power and extending the life of equipment.
For further details: Ph: 022-28704760; [email protected]; www.karvinpower.com
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Emergency charger
In January 2012, Montu Electronics launched green power emergency charger, which is compatible with most popular mobile phone models, digital cameras, PSP games and i-Pods, offering great convenience to users.
Features:Being very sleek and compact, green power emergency charger is portable and can be put into handbags, pockets, etc. It allows instant charging of mobile phones or digital cameras, anytime and anywhere, for use over extended hours.
For further details: [email protected]; www.montuelectronics.com
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TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
SMT assembly line
In December 2012, Manncorp launched a high-mix high-flexibility SMT assembly line.
Features and USP: The SMT assembly line features the four-head MC-388 pick-and-place machine. Its huge feeder capacity—192 when used with its 3-stage conveyor and 256 when set up as a batch machine—brings job changeover time to nearly zero. With a ball screw drive, linear encoders, and full vision alignment, the MC-388 is able to place components down to 0201s with an accuracy of 30 µm, 3 sigma at rates reaching 10,500 cph. Uniquely, the machine can assemble boards and panels up to 1.2 m long in a single pass.
Offering accuracy and repeatability on every print, the MC1400 fully automatic stencil printer features dual squeegees, dual stroke control and automatic PCB offset alignment. Once printed, boards are delivered to the MC-388 for component placement via a CT-90 inline conveyor, eliminating the risk of solder paste being disturbed by operator handling.
For further details: 001-215-830 1200 (USA); www.manncorp.com
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Inline production systems
In November 2012, Geopel Electronics introduced its Rapido series of inline production systems for high-speed programming as well as board testing, based on the newest embedded system access (ESA) technologies.
Features: The new models named RPS3000-(x), support double-sided probing for up to 3000 nails. Non-volatile memories such as flash, microcontrollers (MCU) and programmable logic devices (PLD) can be programmed on-board even faster and more reliably.
Based on an enhanced Scanflex architecture with a short wire interface for up to 32 sites, it is now possible to combine programming tasks with test strategies such as boundary scans, processor emulation, chip embedded instruments or functional tests. In conjunction with the patented handling mechanics, the scalable overall system merges the benefits of a highly flexible programming capability with the highest throughput.
For further details: Ph: +49-3641-6896-0 (Germany); [email protected]; www.goepel.com
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Dual-port extension board
In November 2012, Kontron released a dual-port, 10 GB XMC402 mezzanine card.
Features: XMC402 features 10 GB Intel Ethernet controller, X540, and two copper interfaces. Existing infrastructures with common CAT6+ cables are sufficient to establish 10 GB interconnects. The XMC402 not only delivers high transfer rates but also efficient data throughput, as it unburdens the CPU by using intelligent mechanisms such as checksum offload, TCP segmentation offload and reduced interrupt operations. By supporting Intel’s virtualisation technology for connectivity, including on-chip QoS and traffic management, flexible port partitioning as well as virtual machine device queues, XMC402 optimises the bandwidth demands of even the most complex virtualisation solutions for current multi-core and multi-processor installations.
For further details: Ph: (080) 40831004; www.kontron.com
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Development board
In November 2012, Microchip Technology launched PIC32 GUI development board with projected
capacitive touch.
Features: This tool makes it easy for designers to add the combination of multi-touch projected capacitive interfaces, and high-quality 16-bit colour graphics to WQVGA displays in any application. Additionally, Microchip’s 32-bit PIC32 microcontroller can directly drive LCDs, eliminating the cost and complexity of an external graphics controller. Microchip’s on-board MTCH6301 is a turnkey projected capacitive touch controller that simplifies the integration of popular multi-touch and gesture-based inputs with greatly reduced design time and risks.
For further details: Ph: 020-25661512; www.microchipdirect.com
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Paper roll cleaning machine
In December 2012, Kyoritsu Automation India Pvt Ltd introduced paper roll cleaning machine by Bosung Eng, Korea.
Features and USP: The product offers benefits like easy paper setting; re-usable wiper rolls for printing machine; cleans up to 18m roll in 25-30 minutes; cleans for width of 410-250 mm with j38mm inner diameter; reduces CO2 up to 83 per cent.
For further details: Kalpesh Sankhe; Ph: +91 955 25 97 463; [email protected], [email protected]; www.kyoritsuautomation.com
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LEDs AND LED LIGHTS
LED floodlight
In December 2012, GlacialLight added the GL-FL60, a 60W AC-input LED floodlight with Philips Lumileds LED chips, to its energy efficient LED floodlight series.
Features: GL-FL60 provides bright and pleasing illumination suitable for indoor and outdoor retail, commercial and industrial lighting applications. GL-FL60 floodlight can accept a wide range of AC voltages—from 100 to 277 volts—it is suitable for a variety of operating environments. Its ability to operate in a wide range of temperatures (-20°C ~ +40°C) and the IP66 certificated water resistant design means this flood light can be used in nearly all weather conditions. GL-FL60 is sold in two different versions with varying beam angles: 20° for spot light applications or 60° for floodlight applications. The smaller 20° beam illuminates with a direct ‘spot light’, and the wider 60° beam angle provides gentler lighting across a larger area.
For further details: Lotus Insulation Services; Ph: 09822793950; [email protected]; [email protected]
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XLamp MK-R LEDs
In December 2012, Cree launched the XLamp MK-R LEDs.
Features: The new MK-R LEDs leverage the SC³ technology next-generation LED platform to deliver up to 200 lumens-per-watt (at 1 W, 25°C) LEDs. MK-R LEDs make the next generation of 100+ lumens-per-watt system possible for high-lumen applications, including outdoor and indoor directional applications, such as halogen replacement lamps. MK-R LEDs are available in EasyWhite colour temperatures, and uses 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 costs.
For further details: Cree HK Ltd, Ph: +91-9811800940, [email protected], www.cree.com
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PowerLED floodlight
In December 2012, Binay Opto Electronics launched 10050L PowerLED floodlight.
Features:It can replace a 250 W HPSV floodlight or a 150 W metal-halide floodlight, with a total power consumption of 100 W only. The light has a compact size of 41×30.6×15 cm3. It offers a long life of more than 50,000 hours and a cool light output. It is shock-resistant and vibration-proof, and can also withstand large input voltage variations.
For further details: Ph: 033-22429082, 22103807, 22102039; [email protected]; www.binayLED.com
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SECURITY
Digital video recorder
In August 2012, Matrix Comsec launched a digital video recorders—Satatya DVR—a range of high performance, reliable and user friendly digital video recorders for small, medium and large enterprises.
Features: The Satatya DVRs are built on a high performance embedded microprocessor to provide uninterrupted performance while recording, monitoring and playing back. They use the latest H.264 video compression technology for the best image quality with minimum storage space requirements. Real time recording, greater storage, efficient local and remote monitoring, along with playback and powerful alarm management make them a perfect surveillance solution for today’s security needs. The DVRs can be used both as a standalone video surveillance product and also to build a powerful surveillance network suitable for all types of business applications.
For further details: Ph: +91 265 2630555; [email protected]; www.matrixsecusol.com
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TEST & MEASUREMENT
Rackmount and remote controllers
In December 2012, National Instruments extended the PXI platform with NI RMC-8355 rack-mount controller and NI PXIe-PCIe8381 PXI Express remote controller.
Features: The RMC-8355 1U rugged rackmount controller for PXI and PXI Express systems features up to two high-performance quad-core Intel Xeon E5620 processors, making it ideal for high-performance test and measurement applications, and mission critical testing and control. The NI PXIe-PCIe8381 PXI Express remote controller is a high performance MXI link featuring a x8 Gen 2 cabled PCI Express link to connect a PXI Express chassis to desktop PCs with a fully transparent, high-bandwidth link.
For further details: Ph: 080-41190000; [email protected], www.ni.com
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WIRES AND CABLES
Copper cables
In December 2012, TE Connectivity launched high-speed copper cable solutions that offer improved networking performance in extreme applications.
Features: The smaller, lighter high speed cables result in a smaller bend radius leading to greater flexibility in routing. Their key features include reduced weight, size and complexity, along with an ability to protect cables from harsh environments and electro-magnetic interferences (EMI). The copper cables meet the demands for a number of high performance applications, including aerospace, in-flight entertainment, radar systems, thermal imaging, situational awareness, missiles, weapon systems, smart soldiers and more.
For further details: Ph: 91-80-40115000; www.te.com
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POWER SUPPLY
Digital power supplies
In December 2012, Emerson Network Power launched a new 800 W bulk front-end power supply that meets the 80 PLUS Gold standard for efficiency.
Features: DS800SL-3 power supply has a high efficiency of 92 per cent when operating at half-load from a 230V AC input, combined with a typical power factor in excess of 0.99. With a high power density of 1.16W/cm3 in a slim-line rack-mounting package, DS800SL-3 enables system designers to minimise space requirements in enterprise servers and similar space-constrained applications. DS800SL-3 features a built-in I2C serial bus interface and uses the industry-standard PMBus communications protocol. Developed primarily for systems employing distributed power architectures, the power supply has a wide input voltage range of 90 to 264V AC and is rated for 800W output power.
For further details: Arrow Electronics, Bengaluru; Ph: 080-4135 3800; [email protected]; www.emerson.com
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