PALO ALTO, USA: GigOptix Inc., a leading supplier of high performance electronic and electro-optic components that enable next generation 40G and 100G optical networks, announced that a Taiwanese optical engine manufacturer has entered production with GigOptix’s HXT/R4 chip-set for use in a 40G Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) Active Optical Cable (AOC) application.
GigOptix's HXT/R4 chip-set has been designed to support multiple applications ranging from 5Gb/s to 10Gb/s per channel. The advanced feature set of the HXT/R4 family enables customers to optimize the trade-off between power dissipation and performance of the optical link. This has been successfully demonstrated by transmitting data over a 100m link with less than 100mW total power dissipation.
Moreover, GigOptix’s unique architecture enables customers to examine the detailed status of their product after the fiber has been attached. This functionality allows customers to more easily test and monitor the operation of the VCSEL and Photo Diode (PD) devices within the optical engine leading to significant cost savings.
Jay de la Barre, GigOptix’s VP of Global Sales stated: “We believe that our HXT/R4 chip-set will be key to enabling 40G optical engines for the high volume supercomputing and consumer markets. We are very excited to work with pioneering companies using innovative silicon bench technology along with our VCSEL driver and receiver array chip-set to take their solutions to production.”
The HXT/R4 chip-set is designed for use in Infiniband AOC, SNAP12 and QSFP optical modules while serving the fast growing markets of high performance computing optical interconnects, switch and router optical backplanes and the emerging 40G and 100G Ethernet standards.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Mohu saves customers millions in cable bills
RALEIGH, USA: Mohu, a leading supplier of HDTV antennae, has sold thousands of their revolutionary paper-thin Leaf indoor HDTV antenna since its initial debut in March 2011 -- saving customers millions in potential cable costs.
The company is celebrating the Leaf's successful launch with a Father's Day sale at www.gomohu.com. Visitors can purchase a Leaf for 10% off and receive free shipping through July 4th. Anyone who orders a Leaf during the sale is automatically eligible to win a free iPad 2 by entering the code "CABLEFREE" at checkout.
The Leaf allows viewers with a digital ready TV or analog TV with a digital converter box to receive free over the air high definition broadcasts. This allows consumers to cancel their high cost cable subscriptions while enjoying a myriad of HDTV channels now available from TV broadcasters since the 2009 FCC mandated switch to an all-digital network. Its unique paper-thin design allows it to be hidden behind picture frames or bookcases and does not create an eyesore or add clutter to an already crowded entertainment setup.
Brian Baucom, Mohu's recently appointed director of Marketing, says: "Over-the-air HD content is growing all the time, and with the ability to stream all of your favorite shows, movies, events and sports online with Netflix, Hulu and other channels straight to your TV, people now have choices." Because of the down economy coupled with over-inflated cable and satellite fees, the Leaf antenna brings a long overdue level of value back to television viewing.
"Many of our customers have 'cut the cord' and combined our powerful antenna with a streaming device. They quickly realize that they aren't missing a thing. People are fed up with paying upwards of $1200 per year for cable subscriptions -- the Leaf is a great alternative that requires a one-time purchase," Baucom continued.
The company is celebrating the Leaf's successful launch with a Father's Day sale at www.gomohu.com. Visitors can purchase a Leaf for 10% off and receive free shipping through July 4th. Anyone who orders a Leaf during the sale is automatically eligible to win a free iPad 2 by entering the code "CABLEFREE" at checkout.
The Leaf allows viewers with a digital ready TV or analog TV with a digital converter box to receive free over the air high definition broadcasts. This allows consumers to cancel their high cost cable subscriptions while enjoying a myriad of HDTV channels now available from TV broadcasters since the 2009 FCC mandated switch to an all-digital network. Its unique paper-thin design allows it to be hidden behind picture frames or bookcases and does not create an eyesore or add clutter to an already crowded entertainment setup.
Brian Baucom, Mohu's recently appointed director of Marketing, says: "Over-the-air HD content is growing all the time, and with the ability to stream all of your favorite shows, movies, events and sports online with Netflix, Hulu and other channels straight to your TV, people now have choices." Because of the down economy coupled with over-inflated cable and satellite fees, the Leaf antenna brings a long overdue level of value back to television viewing.
"Many of our customers have 'cut the cord' and combined our powerful antenna with a streaming device. They quickly realize that they aren't missing a thing. People are fed up with paying upwards of $1200 per year for cable subscriptions -- the Leaf is a great alternative that requires a one-time purchase," Baucom continued.
Luminus intros compact SBT-16 and SBT-39 RGB LED chipsets
InfoComm 2011, ORLANDO, USA: Luminus Devices Inc., developer and manufacturer of high light output Big Chip LEDs, announced the availability of the Compact SBT-16 and SBT-39 chipsets, the company’s newest Red-Green-Blue (RGB) LED chipsets targeted primarily to consumer projectors.
Both chipsets come in a surface mount package (SMT) and were designed to address the market demand for increasingly compact form factors while retaining very high brightness output.
Personal and ultra-mobile LED projectors are an emerging class of miniature projection devices with sizes typically ranging from 150 to 400 cm3. These projectors may include built-in digital media players and can connect to portable devices such as PDAs and notebook computers to provide a large display experience.
The new chipsets consist of red, green and blue LEDs that are individually assembled in a small footprint, performance surface mount package. Each Compact SBT-16 device comes with a 1.6mm2 LED emitter and has a 18.5 mm2 footprint, a 70 percent reduction over the previous generation device. They are engineered for the most compact palm-size or embedded projectors with performance ranging from 30 to 150 lumens depending on the available power budget. The SBT-39 devices include a 3.9 mm2 LED emitter with a package footprint of only 33 mm2 and are designed for mid-range projectors whose performance ranges from 150 to 300 lumens.
“The Compact SBT-16 and SBT-39 chipsets integrate the latest advances in LED technology and allow our customers to create thinner, more compact projectors while retaining the high brightness that consumers expect from LED projectors,” said Stephane Bellosguardo, director of global product marketing, Display Business Group, Luminus. “Continued innovation in light source technology enables new applications and product differentiation, fueling an increasingly segmented market that research firms predict will be a multi-million unit market by 2013.”
The Compact SBT-16 and SBT-39 integrate seamlessly with standard SMT manufacturing processes and equipment. Luminus Big Chip LEDs are RoHS compliant, and unlike traditional projector lamps they are free of hazardous materials such as mercury. Their high reliability eliminates the need for light source replacement, resulting in maintenance-free, worry-free projectors. Samples of both chipsets are now available to lead customers.
Both chipsets come in a surface mount package (SMT) and were designed to address the market demand for increasingly compact form factors while retaining very high brightness output.
Personal and ultra-mobile LED projectors are an emerging class of miniature projection devices with sizes typically ranging from 150 to 400 cm3. These projectors may include built-in digital media players and can connect to portable devices such as PDAs and notebook computers to provide a large display experience.
The new chipsets consist of red, green and blue LEDs that are individually assembled in a small footprint, performance surface mount package. Each Compact SBT-16 device comes with a 1.6mm2 LED emitter and has a 18.5 mm2 footprint, a 70 percent reduction over the previous generation device. They are engineered for the most compact palm-size or embedded projectors with performance ranging from 30 to 150 lumens depending on the available power budget. The SBT-39 devices include a 3.9 mm2 LED emitter with a package footprint of only 33 mm2 and are designed for mid-range projectors whose performance ranges from 150 to 300 lumens.
“The Compact SBT-16 and SBT-39 chipsets integrate the latest advances in LED technology and allow our customers to create thinner, more compact projectors while retaining the high brightness that consumers expect from LED projectors,” said Stephane Bellosguardo, director of global product marketing, Display Business Group, Luminus. “Continued innovation in light source technology enables new applications and product differentiation, fueling an increasingly segmented market that research firms predict will be a multi-million unit market by 2013.”
The Compact SBT-16 and SBT-39 integrate seamlessly with standard SMT manufacturing processes and equipment. Luminus Big Chip LEDs are RoHS compliant, and unlike traditional projector lamps they are free of hazardous materials such as mercury. Their high reliability eliminates the need for light source replacement, resulting in maintenance-free, worry-free projectors. Samples of both chipsets are now available to lead customers.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Diodes Inc.'s super barrier rectifiers raise reliability in automotive apps
PLANO, USA: Diodes Inc., a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard product within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, announced the first devices in a family of Super Barrier Rectifiers (SBR) designed for automotive applications.
With a lower forward voltage drop, improved avalanche rating and higher safe operating area (SOA) than alternative Schottky or ultra-fast diode alternatives, these rugged rectifiers enable automotive designers to increase the reliability of motor control, display panel and LED lighting circuits.
Utilizing Diodes’ patented SBR technology, the AECQ101 qualified SBR20A60CTBQ, SBR30A45CTBQ and SBR3045CTBQ rectifiers handle output currents of 20A and 30A and are provided in the industry-standard TO-263 package, while the SBR1045D1Q is rated for 10A and comes in the slightly smaller TO-252 package.
The SBRs’ low VF means circuit power efficiency can be significantly improved and much cooler operation achieved. The resulting improvement in reliability is further increased by the devices’ higher reverse avalanche rating, that provides greater protection against transient voltage spikes and its lower reverse leakage that provides a higher SOA and guards against thermal runaway in high-temperature operating conditions.
With a lower forward voltage drop, improved avalanche rating and higher safe operating area (SOA) than alternative Schottky or ultra-fast diode alternatives, these rugged rectifiers enable automotive designers to increase the reliability of motor control, display panel and LED lighting circuits.
Utilizing Diodes’ patented SBR technology, the AECQ101 qualified SBR20A60CTBQ, SBR30A45CTBQ and SBR3045CTBQ rectifiers handle output currents of 20A and 30A and are provided in the industry-standard TO-263 package, while the SBR1045D1Q is rated for 10A and comes in the slightly smaller TO-252 package.
The SBRs’ low VF means circuit power efficiency can be significantly improved and much cooler operation achieved. The resulting improvement in reliability is further increased by the devices’ higher reverse avalanche rating, that provides greater protection against transient voltage spikes and its lower reverse leakage that provides a higher SOA and guards against thermal runaway in high-temperature operating conditions.
Adder launches miniaturised AV transmitter
BOSTON, USA: Adder, the experts in connectivity solutions today unveil the latest generation of miniaturized AV transmitters to work alongside the hugely successful ADDERLink AV 100 Series. Launching at InfoComm 2011 in booth 4249 on June 15-17 in Orlando, Florida, the ADDERLink AV102T (ALAV102T) is available worldwide.
The ADDERLink AV100 series has been a mainstay of professional AV installations for many years, appearing in a wide range of industries including retail, transport, digital out of home (DOOH) and public exhibitions. The addition of the ALAV102T to the range further enhances the systems already flexible nature.
The ALAV102T has been designed to transmit audio and video content to two separate receivers, each of which can drive two back-to-back screens. Delivering pin sharp images using the AV100 series ensures that the system owner's investment in content production is not wasted, and what the viewer sees is exactly what the owner intended. Combined with crystal clear CD quality audio, ALAV102T produces an immersive media experience up to 300 metres (1000ft) away.
Using the built in RS232 interface, the ALAV102T can be controlled to switch transmission paths on and off, enabling you to manage screen content remotely, helping the user to save power and reduce screen hours, further enhancing return on investment.
The ALAV102T is the first of Adders AV transmitter range to feature its new AV-KVM port. This flexible port arrangement enables either an AV receiver or CATx KVM switch or receiver to be connected to each of the two CATx ports. This enables playout servers to be managed easily from a KVM over IP switch whilst also delivering content to remote screens.
Physically, the ALAV102T is much smaller than current AV100 series transmitters, allowing the unit to be neatly located. Because all the connectivity required is built in to the unit, cable clutter is reduced dramatically. The product has two power options; it can be powered by the host computers USB port, or driven using an external USB power adapter - available as an option.
The ADDERLink AV100 series has been a mainstay of professional AV installations for many years, appearing in a wide range of industries including retail, transport, digital out of home (DOOH) and public exhibitions. The addition of the ALAV102T to the range further enhances the systems already flexible nature.
The ALAV102T has been designed to transmit audio and video content to two separate receivers, each of which can drive two back-to-back screens. Delivering pin sharp images using the AV100 series ensures that the system owner's investment in content production is not wasted, and what the viewer sees is exactly what the owner intended. Combined with crystal clear CD quality audio, ALAV102T produces an immersive media experience up to 300 metres (1000ft) away.
Using the built in RS232 interface, the ALAV102T can be controlled to switch transmission paths on and off, enabling you to manage screen content remotely, helping the user to save power and reduce screen hours, further enhancing return on investment.
The ALAV102T is the first of Adders AV transmitter range to feature its new AV-KVM port. This flexible port arrangement enables either an AV receiver or CATx KVM switch or receiver to be connected to each of the two CATx ports. This enables playout servers to be managed easily from a KVM over IP switch whilst also delivering content to remote screens.
Physically, the ALAV102T is much smaller than current AV100 series transmitters, allowing the unit to be neatly located. Because all the connectivity required is built in to the unit, cable clutter is reduced dramatically. The product has two power options; it can be powered by the host computers USB port, or driven using an external USB power adapter - available as an option.
New training certification program examines most common IPC-A-610 inspection errors
MONTREAL, CANADA: ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announced the availability of a new DVD-based Training Certification program entitled "IPC-A-610E Common Inspection Errors".
IPC-A-610E Common Inspection Errors (DVD-71C) has been developed to clarify the most common misunderstandings and misinterpretations when using the IPC-A-610 criteria to inspect circuit board assemblies. Without an industry standard like IPC-A-610, each company would be using an internal specification. Our industry would not have a common language and the consistent criteria required to properly evaluate electronic assemblies.
Technical content for this educational program was provided by IPC-A-610 Master Instructors Floyd Bertagnolli of STM Training, Ray Cirimele of STI Electronics Inc., and Marg Drouin of BAE Systems. After years of working with companies in Electronics Assembly, there appear to be certain common "misinterpretations" of the IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria. These misinterpretations can cost your company time, money, and even your reputation for quality.
The new DVD-71C examines the most common IPC-A-610 inspection errors including: misinterpreting inspector responsibilities, using improper board-side criteria, misunderstanding minimum electrical clearance, rejecting excessive wetting angles, requiring complete vertical fill, misinterpreting through hole part clearance, misapplying gull wing lead style criteria, misidentifying bottom termination components, rejecting measles and treating billboarding as an instant defect.
Experts in electronics assembly agree that the most typical inspection errors are not only avoidable, they are predictable and preventable.
IPC-A-610E Common Inspection Errors (DVD-71C) has been developed to clarify the most common misunderstandings and misinterpretations when using the IPC-A-610 criteria to inspect circuit board assemblies. Without an industry standard like IPC-A-610, each company would be using an internal specification. Our industry would not have a common language and the consistent criteria required to properly evaluate electronic assemblies.
Technical content for this educational program was provided by IPC-A-610 Master Instructors Floyd Bertagnolli of STM Training, Ray Cirimele of STI Electronics Inc., and Marg Drouin of BAE Systems. After years of working with companies in Electronics Assembly, there appear to be certain common "misinterpretations" of the IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria. These misinterpretations can cost your company time, money, and even your reputation for quality.
The new DVD-71C examines the most common IPC-A-610 inspection errors including: misinterpreting inspector responsibilities, using improper board-side criteria, misunderstanding minimum electrical clearance, rejecting excessive wetting angles, requiring complete vertical fill, misinterpreting through hole part clearance, misapplying gull wing lead style criteria, misidentifying bottom termination components, rejecting measles and treating billboarding as an instant defect.
Experts in electronics assembly agree that the most typical inspection errors are not only avoidable, they are predictable and preventable.
Tsinghua Tongfang adds Veeco’s MaxBright MOCVD system to its China fab
PLAINVIEW, USA: Veeco Instruments Inc. announced that Tsinghua Tongfang Co., a Beijing-based publicly listed division of the Tsinghua Holdings Co. Ltd, has placed an order for Veeco’s new TurboDisc MaxBright Multi-Reactor MOCVD System for production of high-brightness light-emitting diodes (HB LEDs).
Prof. Liu Gang, GM of Nantong Tongfang, commented: "Last year, we selected Veeco as our primary supplier for our new production facility in NanTong, China that was completed at the end of 2010. We are very pleased with the performance of Veeco’s single-chamber K465i systems, and are now excited to add the multi-chamber MaxBright system to help further improve our fab’s productivity.”
William J. Miller, executive VP, Veeco LED & Solar, added, “Tsinghua Tongfang has done a great job building their LED business, and we are extremely pleased to continue to support their further capacity expansion with our latest generation product.”
Prof. Liu Gang, GM of Nantong Tongfang, commented: "Last year, we selected Veeco as our primary supplier for our new production facility in NanTong, China that was completed at the end of 2010. We are very pleased with the performance of Veeco’s single-chamber K465i systems, and are now excited to add the multi-chamber MaxBright system to help further improve our fab’s productivity.”
William J. Miller, executive VP, Veeco LED & Solar, added, “Tsinghua Tongfang has done a great job building their LED business, and we are extremely pleased to continue to support their further capacity expansion with our latest generation product.”
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