HOLLYWOOD, USA: Now you can ensure your iPhone is protected from bumps, thumps, dust and water splashes. The NautiCase from Keystone ECO is a super tough iPhone case that provides three layers of protection to keep your phone safe. Think of it as body armor for the iPhone.
The newest addition to the Keystone ECO line of iPhone covers features a high-impact polycarbonate hard shell with a clear protective film so users will have full access to the iPhone 4 touch screen without losing any phone functionality. A strong rubber skin, with a textured shock-absorbing bumper provides a firm grip. The bumper also includes flaps for the dock connector and the headphone mini-jack so there is no need to remove the case while charging and synching.
The NautiCase offers a choice of six bright and bold color combinations and is equipped with a holster that keeps the phone face-in or face-out position. The holster also has a built-in viewing stand so the iPhone is easy to view while watching video.
The NautiCase works with both AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4 versions in black or in white. The Keystone ECO NautiCase retails for $49.99.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Illumitex announces partnership with GLG
AUSTIN, USA: Illumitex Inc., developers of industry-shifting high-brightness LEDs and emerging LED technology, has signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement with Gerard Lighting Group Limited (ASX:GLG), the largest lighting manufacturer and distributor in Australia and New Zealand. In addition, GLG has invested $3 million into Illumitex for a small minority interest as part of the LED company’s latest round of private equity financing.
Under the strategic agreement, effective immediately, GLG will become the exclusive general lighting integrator and distributor of Illumitex’s innovative LED products in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
“Gerard Lighting’s commitment to our technology and enterprise provides an extraordinary opportunity for Illumitex to grow and be recognized as an industry leader,” said Matt Thomas, CEO of Illumitex. “We are gearing up for a strong entry into the Australian market and look forward to a productive and long-term strategic alliance with GLG.”
GLG Managing Director Simon Gerard said: “The strategic alliance with Illumitex is consistent with our approach of working with the world’s best suppliers of lighting components, in this case an innovative light source, that can be integrated with many of our existing and future luminaires. Additionally, our investment in Illumitex will provide Gerard Lighting with a direct link to the company’s growth and provide Illumitex with additional capital to continue developing their unique technologies.”
Illumitex has transformed traditional LED design and greatly increased functionality with the creation of an LED package that emits light in a uniform, highly-precise beam directly from the source, increasing lighting efficiency and eliminating the need for secondary optics to control the angles of emitted light beams. GLG will incorporate Illumitex’s technology and components into a number of its LED lighting products, enhancing the range of high-end lighting solutions available to its customers.
Under the strategic agreement, effective immediately, GLG will become the exclusive general lighting integrator and distributor of Illumitex’s innovative LED products in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
“Gerard Lighting’s commitment to our technology and enterprise provides an extraordinary opportunity for Illumitex to grow and be recognized as an industry leader,” said Matt Thomas, CEO of Illumitex. “We are gearing up for a strong entry into the Australian market and look forward to a productive and long-term strategic alliance with GLG.”
GLG Managing Director Simon Gerard said: “The strategic alliance with Illumitex is consistent with our approach of working with the world’s best suppliers of lighting components, in this case an innovative light source, that can be integrated with many of our existing and future luminaires. Additionally, our investment in Illumitex will provide Gerard Lighting with a direct link to the company’s growth and provide Illumitex with additional capital to continue developing their unique technologies.”
Illumitex has transformed traditional LED design and greatly increased functionality with the creation of an LED package that emits light in a uniform, highly-precise beam directly from the source, increasing lighting efficiency and eliminating the need for secondary optics to control the angles of emitted light beams. GLG will incorporate Illumitex’s technology and components into a number of its LED lighting products, enhancing the range of high-end lighting solutions available to its customers.
Mouser and Cree ink global distribution agreement
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, USA: Mouser Electronics Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has signed a global distribution agreement with Cree, a worldwide leader in LED lighting and silicon carbide (SiC) power products.
The global agreement enables lighting designers worldwide to quickly find, compare, select, and order Cree’s latest products, including their innovative line of lighting-class XLamp LEDs, high brightness LEDs, LED modules, and power products. Cree LED components and solutions are driving improvements worldwide in applications such as general lighting, electronic signs and signals. Cree also is among the world’s leading manufacturers of silicon carbide-based diodes for power control and management, providing increased efficiency in a variety of applications from solar inverters to industrial motor drivers to wireless technologies.
Cree gains access to Mouser’s highly-successful design engineering marketing programs and to Mouser’s state-of-the-art fulfillment operations. The award-winning distributor offers 17 customer support locations across multiple continents with 42 country websites. Mouser’s Product Knowledge Centers and application guidance tools will give lighting designers easy access to view Cree’s product advantages, technical specifications and data sheets.
“Cree is a progressive company known for top-of-the-line innovations in the LED industry and we are pleased to align with them,” says Russell Rasor, Mouser’s vice-president of advanced technology. “For design engineers and manufacturers, this means faster access to Cree’s LED lighting solutions and SiC power products on a global basis.”
“With the distribution might of Mouser behind our products, our customers will not only have worldwide access to our products, but will also have the search and comparison resources available through Mouser’s award-winning online catalogs and websites,” says Mark Despotes, Cree vice president of global channels. “The service and support Mouser offers as an authorized worldwide distributor is invaluable to us and to our customers.”
The agreement reinforces Mouser’s commitment to support new solid-state lighting designs by offering a comprehensive lineup of Cree LED components. In support of Cree’s products, Mouser will provide engineers with the most innovative optical and mechanical products along with IC-based LED drivers from key suppliers such as Texas Instruments, On Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics and Maxim Integrated Products. This strategically positions Mouser, the design-fulfillment distributor, to deliver advanced lighting technology components to enable a successful new design project.
The global agreement enables lighting designers worldwide to quickly find, compare, select, and order Cree’s latest products, including their innovative line of lighting-class XLamp LEDs, high brightness LEDs, LED modules, and power products. Cree LED components and solutions are driving improvements worldwide in applications such as general lighting, electronic signs and signals. Cree also is among the world’s leading manufacturers of silicon carbide-based diodes for power control and management, providing increased efficiency in a variety of applications from solar inverters to industrial motor drivers to wireless technologies.
Cree gains access to Mouser’s highly-successful design engineering marketing programs and to Mouser’s state-of-the-art fulfillment operations. The award-winning distributor offers 17 customer support locations across multiple continents with 42 country websites. Mouser’s Product Knowledge Centers and application guidance tools will give lighting designers easy access to view Cree’s product advantages, technical specifications and data sheets.
“Cree is a progressive company known for top-of-the-line innovations in the LED industry and we are pleased to align with them,” says Russell Rasor, Mouser’s vice-president of advanced technology. “For design engineers and manufacturers, this means faster access to Cree’s LED lighting solutions and SiC power products on a global basis.”
“With the distribution might of Mouser behind our products, our customers will not only have worldwide access to our products, but will also have the search and comparison resources available through Mouser’s award-winning online catalogs and websites,” says Mark Despotes, Cree vice president of global channels. “The service and support Mouser offers as an authorized worldwide distributor is invaluable to us and to our customers.”
The agreement reinforces Mouser’s commitment to support new solid-state lighting designs by offering a comprehensive lineup of Cree LED components. In support of Cree’s products, Mouser will provide engineers with the most innovative optical and mechanical products along with IC-based LED drivers from key suppliers such as Texas Instruments, On Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics and Maxim Integrated Products. This strategically positions Mouser, the design-fulfillment distributor, to deliver advanced lighting technology components to enable a successful new design project.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Cree, OSRAM, Philips and DOE headline LEDs 2011
PORTLAND, USA: Hundreds of lighting professionals will gather at the 12th installment of IntertechPira’s industry leading LEDs conference and exhibition to hear from Cree, OSRAM, Philips and more. LEDs 2011: Bringing Lighting to Life will be held at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa from October 24-26, 2011 in San Diego, California, US and will provide coverage of the latest technology, applications and end uses, lighting design and luminaires and market expectations and analysis most relevant to the LEDs and lighting sectors.
“To ensure that our attendees – whether they are new to the industry or come with years of experience – receive the industry connections and insights into technology advances and emerging markets they need to succeed is our primary goal for LEDs 2011,” said Patricia Kinzer, head of US events for IntertechPira. “This year’s delegates will have the opportunity to learn from the standard bearers of the industry like Cree, OSRAM, Nichia and Philips, as well as the key fixture manufacturers like Acuity Brands, BETALED/RUUD Lighting, and Nexxus Lighting. Bringing together R&D personnel, investors and executives, LEDs 2011 is the must-attend event of the year for the LED and lighting sector.”
This year's program will focus on the reliability of LEDs in systems and its adoption in general lighting. Topics that will be covered at this year's conference include designing for reliability; prospects for LEDs in emerging markets, including Brazil; and future directions for research and development.
Organizations presenting at LEDs 2011 include ABILUX (Brazilian Lighting Industry Association), Acuity Brands Lighting, ASBAI (Brazilian Association for Architectural Lighting Designers), BetaLED, Cree, Excelitas LED Solutions, IMS Research, Inventronics, Lithonia Lighting, Lighting Science Group, MSi, Nexxus Lighting, Nichia, OSRAM Sylvania, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Philips Lumileds Lighting, Switch Lighting and the U.S. Department of Energy.
“To ensure that our attendees – whether they are new to the industry or come with years of experience – receive the industry connections and insights into technology advances and emerging markets they need to succeed is our primary goal for LEDs 2011,” said Patricia Kinzer, head of US events for IntertechPira. “This year’s delegates will have the opportunity to learn from the standard bearers of the industry like Cree, OSRAM, Nichia and Philips, as well as the key fixture manufacturers like Acuity Brands, BETALED/RUUD Lighting, and Nexxus Lighting. Bringing together R&D personnel, investors and executives, LEDs 2011 is the must-attend event of the year for the LED and lighting sector.”
This year's program will focus on the reliability of LEDs in systems and its adoption in general lighting. Topics that will be covered at this year's conference include designing for reliability; prospects for LEDs in emerging markets, including Brazil; and future directions for research and development.
Organizations presenting at LEDs 2011 include ABILUX (Brazilian Lighting Industry Association), Acuity Brands Lighting, ASBAI (Brazilian Association for Architectural Lighting Designers), BetaLED, Cree, Excelitas LED Solutions, IMS Research, Inventronics, Lithonia Lighting, Lighting Science Group, MSi, Nexxus Lighting, Nichia, OSRAM Sylvania, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Philips Lumileds Lighting, Switch Lighting and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Molex boosts electronic content and connectivity in commercial vehicles
LISLE, USA: Molex Inc. has expanded its support to commercial vehicle OEMs and suppliers with a broad portfolio of connectors, cables, and assembly options for industrial vehicles and equipment, recreational vehicles, construction equipment, marine equipment, and industrial control modules, radios, pumps and sensors.
“The industry has driven development of feature-rich connectivity solutions for vehicle cab and comfort, telematics and communications, powertrain, chassis and safety systems. Molex has met this demand with innovative technologies that raise the bar on electronic content and user functionality,” explains Corey Schroeder, Commercial Vehicle Industry Marketing Manager, Molex.
“Integrated platforms and in-vehicle features help differentiate and bring brand value to OEM customers. Powerful cross-technologies provide invaluable tools for designers tasked with developing scalable, flexible, and economical platforms for smarter, connected vehicles and fleets.”
Designing and integrating electronics for commercial transportation can present unique challenges. Electronic platforms must meet stringent design specifications and performance requirements. Cost, compatibility, electrical voltage issues and in-vehicle signal integrity are important considerations. Molex offers an array of user access ports, point-to-point connector assemblies, and in-vehicle networking solutions that have been tested and validated in demanding commercial transportation applications:
* Customer Convenience Port (CCP) modules optimize the power supply and connectivity to high-speed audio, video displays, CD players, DVD players and navigation devices. CCP custom options include full I/O integration with optional HSAutoLink, USB, SD memory cards, HDMI, IEEE 1394, EtherNet, Bluetooth‡ and auxiliary jack media ports.
* Sealed, high-density CMC hybrid connectors perform in high-conductivity applications and harsh environments, including heavy-duty engine-control units, compartment applications, gearboxes, electronic parking brakes, and suspension controllers.
* HSAutoLink High-Speed Databus USCAR-30 USB, 1394 and LVDS cable assemblies offer a rugged interface durable up to 5,000 cycles. Commercial applications for HSAutoLink include infotainment, telematics devices, safety cameras, and other in-vehicle applications.
* The small-profile Mini-Fit H2O IP-67-rated system with pre-installed seals meets the need for weatherproof, compact connections in wire-to-wire applications up to 4.0A per circuit. A mid-range power connector for use in weatherproof applications, the Mini-Fit H2O system ensures connector integrity when submersed in water.
* Submersible MX150 sealed connectors deliver superior sealing and electrical performance in low-level signal and power applications up to 22.0A. Designed for direct wire-to-board connections found in high-temperature under-hood and chassis systems, the optimized interface meets IP6K7 and IP6K9K sealing requirements.
* The Stac64 product family offers a stackable, modular housing connector system to gang headers together in telematics, navigation and instrumentation applications. The space-saving 20-circuit header and receptacle housings are molded in standard USCAR color schemes and ship preassembled for ease of assembly.
“OEMs can gain a competitive advantage by tapping into high performance and reliable electronic content and customization. Leveraging Molex expertise in high-speed cable assemblies, these are some of the key technologies ushering in ‘connected’ commercial vehicles,” adds Schroeder.
“The industry has driven development of feature-rich connectivity solutions for vehicle cab and comfort, telematics and communications, powertrain, chassis and safety systems. Molex has met this demand with innovative technologies that raise the bar on electronic content and user functionality,” explains Corey Schroeder, Commercial Vehicle Industry Marketing Manager, Molex.
“Integrated platforms and in-vehicle features help differentiate and bring brand value to OEM customers. Powerful cross-technologies provide invaluable tools for designers tasked with developing scalable, flexible, and economical platforms for smarter, connected vehicles and fleets.”
Designing and integrating electronics for commercial transportation can present unique challenges. Electronic platforms must meet stringent design specifications and performance requirements. Cost, compatibility, electrical voltage issues and in-vehicle signal integrity are important considerations. Molex offers an array of user access ports, point-to-point connector assemblies, and in-vehicle networking solutions that have been tested and validated in demanding commercial transportation applications:
* Customer Convenience Port (CCP) modules optimize the power supply and connectivity to high-speed audio, video displays, CD players, DVD players and navigation devices. CCP custom options include full I/O integration with optional HSAutoLink, USB, SD memory cards, HDMI, IEEE 1394, EtherNet, Bluetooth‡ and auxiliary jack media ports.
* Sealed, high-density CMC hybrid connectors perform in high-conductivity applications and harsh environments, including heavy-duty engine-control units, compartment applications, gearboxes, electronic parking brakes, and suspension controllers.
* HSAutoLink High-Speed Databus USCAR-30 USB, 1394 and LVDS cable assemblies offer a rugged interface durable up to 5,000 cycles. Commercial applications for HSAutoLink include infotainment, telematics devices, safety cameras, and other in-vehicle applications.
* The small-profile Mini-Fit H2O IP-67-rated system with pre-installed seals meets the need for weatherproof, compact connections in wire-to-wire applications up to 4.0A per circuit. A mid-range power connector for use in weatherproof applications, the Mini-Fit H2O system ensures connector integrity when submersed in water.
* Submersible MX150 sealed connectors deliver superior sealing and electrical performance in low-level signal and power applications up to 22.0A. Designed for direct wire-to-board connections found in high-temperature under-hood and chassis systems, the optimized interface meets IP6K7 and IP6K9K sealing requirements.
* The Stac64 product family offers a stackable, modular housing connector system to gang headers together in telematics, navigation and instrumentation applications. The space-saving 20-circuit header and receptacle housings are molded in standard USCAR color schemes and ship preassembled for ease of assembly.
“OEMs can gain a competitive advantage by tapping into high performance and reliable electronic content and customization. Leveraging Molex expertise in high-speed cable assemblies, these are some of the key technologies ushering in ‘connected’ commercial vehicles,” adds Schroeder.
Cree launches high-performance XLamp XT-E royal blue LED and patent licensing program for remote phosphor apps
DURHAM, USA: Cree Inc. announced the commercial availability of a new XLamp XT-E Royal Blue LED optimized for use in remote phosphor lighting and other applications with similar requirements. The new XLamp XT-E LED delivers the industry’s tightest wavelength bins combined with category-leading brightness to simplify remote phosphor designs and lower system costs.
In addition, Cree announces a remote phosphor component patent licensing program that provides access to Cree’s pioneering remote phosphor patents. The program is designed to drive the LED lighting revolution by enabling lighting fixture companies to develop and introduce their own high-quality LED system products using LEDs such as the XLamp XT-E Royal Blue. With a license under the new program, lighting OEMs can gain access to a number of fundamental Cree patents required to manufacture and use the combination of a remote phosphor optical element with blue LEDs in LED lighting applications.
“Customers using remote phosphor designs for their lighting products need both high output and consistent color,” said Mike Watson, Cree senior director of marketing, LED components. “The new Cree XLamp XT-E Royal Blue LED outperforms the competition in both elements enabling our customers to design high-performance and low cost systems.”
Built using Cree’s proven Direct Attach LED technology that delivers higher flux, lower forward voltage and lower thermal resistance than other technologies, the XLamp XT-E Royal Blue LED delivers up to 525 mW at 350 mA and 85 C. The new XT-E Royal Blue LED is also available in 2.5 nm wavelength bins to allow customers to achieve desired color consistency.
XLamp XT-E Royal Blue LEDs are available now with standard lead times.
In addition, Cree announces a remote phosphor component patent licensing program that provides access to Cree’s pioneering remote phosphor patents. The program is designed to drive the LED lighting revolution by enabling lighting fixture companies to develop and introduce their own high-quality LED system products using LEDs such as the XLamp XT-E Royal Blue. With a license under the new program, lighting OEMs can gain access to a number of fundamental Cree patents required to manufacture and use the combination of a remote phosphor optical element with blue LEDs in LED lighting applications.
“Customers using remote phosphor designs for their lighting products need both high output and consistent color,” said Mike Watson, Cree senior director of marketing, LED components. “The new Cree XLamp XT-E Royal Blue LED outperforms the competition in both elements enabling our customers to design high-performance and low cost systems.”
Built using Cree’s proven Direct Attach LED technology that delivers higher flux, lower forward voltage and lower thermal resistance than other technologies, the XLamp XT-E Royal Blue LED delivers up to 525 mW at 350 mA and 85 C. The new XT-E Royal Blue LED is also available in 2.5 nm wavelength bins to allow customers to achieve desired color consistency.
XLamp XT-E Royal Blue LEDs are available now with standard lead times.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Avnet Embedded adds embedded electronics from SECO to Americas offering
PHOENIX, USA: Avnet Embedded, a division of Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet Inc., has inked a distribution agreement with SECO, a manufacturer of computer-on-modules (COM), carrier boards, single-board computers and peripheral boards. This distribution agreement encompasses the Americas region.
Engineers designing for medical, gaming, industrial automation and other applications are increasing their demand for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions, in order to lower development costs and lessen production time. SECO’s product portfolio offers a variety of processor architectures including ARM and x86, and small form factors enabling advanced processing in space-constrained applications.
The various architectures provide the flexibility to optimize applications across the most popular operating systems and software applications. SECO’s Qseven-based modules allow customers who prefer to utilize COTS boards to choose between RISC and x86 architectures for their embedded application. Measuring 7x7 cm, the Qseven enables customers to customize their own carrier board by defining the I/O and peripherals best suited for their end-product.
“We chose Avnet as a distribution partner because of the unmatched design and supply chain support they offer their customers,” said Daniele Conti, president of SECO. “Our product line is a complement to the extensive embedded offering that Avnet provides and we are looking forward to serving our mutual customers throughout the Americas.”
“Adding SECO to the Avnet Embedded line card allows our customers more flexibility when selecting form factor and processor architectures – speeding their time to market,” said Chuck Kostalnick, senior VP of Avnet Embedded Americas. “The breadth of Avnet’s embedded offerings, combined with our team of embedded experts, ensures that our customers will be designing in leading-edge technology that can stand the true test of time.”
Engineers designing for medical, gaming, industrial automation and other applications are increasing their demand for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions, in order to lower development costs and lessen production time. SECO’s product portfolio offers a variety of processor architectures including ARM and x86, and small form factors enabling advanced processing in space-constrained applications.
The various architectures provide the flexibility to optimize applications across the most popular operating systems and software applications. SECO’s Qseven-based modules allow customers who prefer to utilize COTS boards to choose between RISC and x86 architectures for their embedded application. Measuring 7x7 cm, the Qseven enables customers to customize their own carrier board by defining the I/O and peripherals best suited for their end-product.
“We chose Avnet as a distribution partner because of the unmatched design and supply chain support they offer their customers,” said Daniele Conti, president of SECO. “Our product line is a complement to the extensive embedded offering that Avnet provides and we are looking forward to serving our mutual customers throughout the Americas.”
“Adding SECO to the Avnet Embedded line card allows our customers more flexibility when selecting form factor and processor architectures – speeding their time to market,” said Chuck Kostalnick, senior VP of Avnet Embedded Americas. “The breadth of Avnet’s embedded offerings, combined with our team of embedded experts, ensures that our customers will be designing in leading-edge technology that can stand the true test of time.”
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