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Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI

• 400 MHz to 3,8 GHz high linearity downconverting mixer
• PC/104 Consortium busy defining the new PC/104 and EPIC-express standards

• RF power amplifier used in projection TV light source
• The future of electronic design automation (EDA)
• What is horizontal convection reflow technology?

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Circuit & System Protection

• ESD flooring to protect your manufacturing facilities

• New devices help protect DC power ports and downstream electronics
• Protection solutions surge ahead

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Computer/Embedded Technology

• IP-67 waterproof computer

• Powerful panel PC is also ultra slim
• Three dimensional motion control cards also support interpolation

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DSP, Micros & Memory

• Tool provides interface to embedded serial communication protocols

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Electronics Technology

• Triple-axis acceleration sensors in smaller package

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Enclosures, Racks, Cabinets & Panel Products

• Handheld plastic cases are 'jumbo-size'

• PXI instrumentation cases are desktop-sized
• Slimline handheld enclosures

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Interconnection

• ESD/EMI modules for SIM card readers
• Quality solutions for standard platforms help ensure reliability

• Retention pin options for high speed connectors
• Space-saving high-performance PCB terminal

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Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

• Automatic stencil cleaning system simplifies operations
• Cleaner for assemblies with sensitive metal alloys
• Cleaning line is extended
• Company takes delivery of fifth Mydata production machine
• Evaluation of a new reflow soldering system with a 'hardness test'
• Find PCB faults easily using your PC
• Flagship placement platform gets faster
• Hot air station with built-in turbine

• Modular cleaning system can be easily configured
• Myths and beliefs in modern electronic assembly and soldering techniques
• New boards allow hand soldering of SMT ICs as large as 240 pins
• New hybrid assembly technique said to be simple
• Printer solution sufficient for tomorrow's needs
• Profile on RC&C: a local leader in turnkey electronics contract manufacturing
• Tabletop automated optical inspection system
• The importance of testing in contract manufacturing
• Use one tool to perform all your lead-free soldering, desoldering and rework tasks

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Opto-Electronics

• Analog-style LCD indicator

• Sapphire-based, high-intensity white SMD LEDs

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Passive Components

• High-density splitter/filter modules for VDSL2

• Inductor model libraries extended
• Power capacitors

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Power Electronics / Power Management

• 1U rack system can power up to 3 kW
• 30 W external charger
• AC/DC converter modules
• Class G amplifier technology enables piezoelectric drive with only a few support components
• DC-DC unregulated converters ease production
• Efficient 450 W hot-swap front-end has extensive I²C interface capabilities
• Factorised power architecture: high performance computing, lower energy costs
• Fully-protected MOSFET drivers deigned to control a variety of loads
• GUI supports Z-One power components
• High power density PFC front end
• High-voltage control ICs for constant LED current regulation

• IGBTs for induction heating
• Lighting applications can benefit from high-efficiency power MOSFET
• Medical and industrial 60 W power supply also compact
• Non-isolated DC-DC converters
• Not all chargers are alike - improve battery performance with proper charge methods
• PSB mount switching PSU
• Robust 600 V single-channel drivers
• Selecting the correct IC for power supply applications
• Split-core current transformers for active power monitoring
• Step-down DC-DC converters are efficient and tiny
• Surface mount bridge rectifier is a powerful device
• The thermal challenges presented by small packages

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Switches, Relays & Keypads

• Illuminated surface mount switches get higher current rating

• Low-profile encoder with superior indexing feel
• Tiny rotary switches for mode dials

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Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

• Low-power USB 2.0 hub controller

• WLAN with access points are now certified for medical applications

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Test & Measurement

• Battery testing system finds favour with large telcos

• New precision DMM released to market
• USB modules acquire from CAN and LIN interfaces

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