CHICAGO, USA: Newark element14 announced the addition of SceneStar LED High Power Scene Lights to its offering.
The floodlights are targeted for use in big spaces, particularly with industrial businesses or nighttime emergency scenes where optimal visibility is critical. The 48 Ultra bright LEDs deliver an exceptionally powerful illumination of 20,000 lumens, while optimized thermal management reduces LED temperatures for long life and durability of more than 50,000 hours. In addition to improved performance features, the lights can be used in a variety of versatile application methods.
The brand new SceneStar LED Scene Lights come in two variations: standard and hazardous location. The standard model is equipped with a one-foot “pig tail” cord and customary three-prong outlet. The hazardous location model is designated for use where there is potential for gasses to ignite and comes with a longer, 50-foot cord.
The portable floodlight products also include tri- and quad-pods, 55-130 inches high, where the lights can sit for maximum efficiency. In addition, there are extra mounting options available. The wide variety of configurations allows for the lights to be assimilated into virtually any environment, an important component for both workplaces and emergency situations.
Typical applications for the standard units include construction, building and emergency use. Hazardous location unit applications are oil and gas, utility, industrial and mining.
SceneStar’s low ultraviolet light reduces the number of insects during nighttime operations, and engineered reflectors aid in projecting uninterrupted streams of powerful light output, which can be used in both spot and flood patterns. The SceneStar LED Scene Lights combine performance, durability, efficiency and style.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Friday, September 5, 2014
Key Tronic completes acquisition of CDR Manufacturing
SPOKANE VALLEY, USA: Key Tronic Corp., a provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), announced that it has signed a definitive agreement and completed the acquisition of CDR Manufacturing Inc. (dba Ayrshire Electronics) for $46.9 million in cash.
CDR has annual revenue of approximately $120 million and provides printed circuit board assembly and other EMS services to a diversified customer base, including a number of large multi-national companies. It operates manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky and Mexico.
CDR has annual revenue of approximately $120 million and provides printed circuit board assembly and other EMS services to a diversified customer base, including a number of large multi-national companies. It operates manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky and Mexico.
Prototype development on fast track with Freescale Kinetis EA series from Newark element14
CHICAGO, USA: Newark element14, the global electronics distributor for design engineers, announces today the availability of the new Kinetis EA Series of microcontrollers and development tools from leading embedded solutions developer Freescale Semiconductor.
Integrating the ARM Cortex architecture and a revolutionary new development environment, the Kinetis EA series is designed to dramatically increase the speed and simplicity of the design process, enabling initial prototypes in as little as 24 hours and reducing research and development time by two weeks or more.
A development portal walks EA series users through a wide range of the most common processes for rapid prototyping and an integrated software and hardware package that also reduces cost. A suite of easy-to-use tools support fast prototyping for newcomers and veteran engineers alike. These support tools include reference designs (motor control, networking, LED lighting and two-wheel engine control for automotive applications), software packs for lighting and motor control, driver packages and low cost StarterTRAK boards.
The vast ARM third-party ecosystem of the EA Series also grants developers access to third party IP and resources that establish a common, shareable architecture across teams and cut down on time-to-market.
“We are very excited to launch this revolutionary family of microcontrollers from Freescale, which offer robust EMI performance and extended, automotive-grade temperature range,” said David Shen, Group CTO at Premier Farnell. “Also, Freescale’s unique, comprehensive ecosystem of development tools for the Kinetis EA products will help engineers get their applications up and running in no time, affording them a competitive edge.”
Integrating the ARM Cortex architecture and a revolutionary new development environment, the Kinetis EA series is designed to dramatically increase the speed and simplicity of the design process, enabling initial prototypes in as little as 24 hours and reducing research and development time by two weeks or more.
A development portal walks EA series users through a wide range of the most common processes for rapid prototyping and an integrated software and hardware package that also reduces cost. A suite of easy-to-use tools support fast prototyping for newcomers and veteran engineers alike. These support tools include reference designs (motor control, networking, LED lighting and two-wheel engine control for automotive applications), software packs for lighting and motor control, driver packages and low cost StarterTRAK boards.
The vast ARM third-party ecosystem of the EA Series also grants developers access to third party IP and resources that establish a common, shareable architecture across teams and cut down on time-to-market.
“We are very excited to launch this revolutionary family of microcontrollers from Freescale, which offer robust EMI performance and extended, automotive-grade temperature range,” said David Shen, Group CTO at Premier Farnell. “Also, Freescale’s unique, comprehensive ecosystem of development tools for the Kinetis EA products will help engineers get their applications up and running in no time, affording them a competitive edge.”
Taoglas launches Iridium certified Spartan M2M smart antenna transceiver
LAS VEGAS, USA: For M2M and IoT companies working in oil & gas, mining, maritime, construction and emergency services, Taoglas, a leading M2M and IoT antenna provider, today launched an Iridium certified smart antenna transceiver that will leverage the Iridium satellite network’s reliable, global, low-latency coverage to provide connectivity in remote or extreme environments.
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Called the Spartan STS.01, it includes an Iridium certified Taoglas antenna complete with an Iridium 9602 SBD transceiver, all encased within Taoglas’ robust Spartan enclosure. Visitors to the Taoglas Booth # 6029 and 7611-B in the M2M Pavilion at CTIA’s Super Mobility Week, September 9-11, will see the Spartan STS.01 first hand.
“For any M2M company working in vehicle telematics, or remote tracking where cellular connectivity is not available, the Spartan STS.01 transceiver provides a low-cost, low-risk solution to deliver critical information from anywhere on earth via the Iridium satellite network,” said David Wigglesworth, VP and GM, Americas & Global M2M Services, Iridium.
“For example, the all-in-one STS.01 reduces the cost to add Iridium M2M service to an existing cellular solution by providing the satellite hardware solution, only requiring the developer to complete the software integration by interfacing to an existing serial port.”
“When M2M companies include the Spartan STS.01 transceiver in vehicles, they don’t have to get separate certifications from Iridium or industry associations. The Spartan is certified for use on the Iridium network. In the future, we’ll be adding GPS/GLONASS and Beidou capabilities to the receiver,” said Dermot O’Shea, president, Taoglas USA.
“For any M2M company working in vehicle telematics, or remote tracking where cellular connectivity is not available, the Spartan STS.01 transceiver provides a low-cost, low-risk solution to deliver critical information from anywhere on earth via the Iridium satellite network,” said David Wigglesworth, VP and GM, Americas & Global M2M Services, Iridium.
“For example, the all-in-one STS.01 reduces the cost to add Iridium M2M service to an existing cellular solution by providing the satellite hardware solution, only requiring the developer to complete the software integration by interfacing to an existing serial port.”
“When M2M companies include the Spartan STS.01 transceiver in vehicles, they don’t have to get separate certifications from Iridium or industry associations. The Spartan is certified for use on the Iridium network. In the future, we’ll be adding GPS/GLONASS and Beidou capabilities to the receiver,” said Dermot O’Shea, president, Taoglas USA.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Tektronix enabling engineering education
BANGALORE, INDIA: Tektronix Inc. a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation has introduced special prices for its new education specific TBS1000B-EDU series of oscilloscopes.
This initiative will be making oscilloscopes super affordable for engineering colleges and universities in India, and one can own 70 MHz oscilloscopes at just Rs. 29,000.00.
The TBS1000B-EDU series are the first oscilloscopes in the industry with an integrated courseware system designed to help students learn more efficiently and effectively while minimizing the time instructors need to spend preparing and conducting lab sessions. With integrated courseware, instructors can make their lab exercise content viewable on the oscilloscope and students can conveniently capture lab results straight from the instrument.
This initiative will be making oscilloscopes super affordable for engineering colleges and universities in India, and one can own 70 MHz oscilloscopes at just Rs. 29,000.00.
The TBS1000B-EDU series are the first oscilloscopes in the industry with an integrated courseware system designed to help students learn more efficiently and effectively while minimizing the time instructors need to spend preparing and conducting lab sessions. With integrated courseware, instructors can make their lab exercise content viewable on the oscilloscope and students can conveniently capture lab results straight from the instrument.
Mouser signs global agreement to distribute Broadcom mass market products
TAIWAN: Mouser Electronics Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has signed a global distribution agreement with Broadcom Corp.
As Broadcom’s first eCommerce distributor, Mouser Electronics will offer same-day shipping on a variety of Broadcom mass market products, including the industry-leading Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) platform. Broadcom’s WICED Wi-Fi and WICED Smart development platforms provide original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with a complete, simplified implementation of wireless connectivity, resulting in faster time-to-market for a broad range of Internet of Things (IoT) innovations.
"Mouser is thrilled to serve as Broadcom’s first online catalog distributor,” said Jeff Newell, Mouser senior VP of Products. “Mouser’s partnership with Broadcom provides customers worldwide with an enhanced selection of industry-leading products including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Smart, and leading-edge RoboSwitch and StrataConnect Ethernet devices."
"Mouser's excellent semiconductor-centric marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) capabilities make them an ideal choice as our eCommerce distributor," said Vince Brocato, Broadcom senior director, Global Channel. “Our relationship with Mouser will allow us to expand our customer base and continue to scale our platform offerings."
As Broadcom’s first eCommerce distributor, Mouser Electronics will offer same-day shipping on a variety of Broadcom mass market products, including the industry-leading Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) platform. Broadcom’s WICED Wi-Fi and WICED Smart development platforms provide original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with a complete, simplified implementation of wireless connectivity, resulting in faster time-to-market for a broad range of Internet of Things (IoT) innovations.
"Mouser is thrilled to serve as Broadcom’s first online catalog distributor,” said Jeff Newell, Mouser senior VP of Products. “Mouser’s partnership with Broadcom provides customers worldwide with an enhanced selection of industry-leading products including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Smart, and leading-edge RoboSwitch and StrataConnect Ethernet devices."
"Mouser's excellent semiconductor-centric marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) capabilities make them an ideal choice as our eCommerce distributor," said Vince Brocato, Broadcom senior director, Global Channel. “Our relationship with Mouser will allow us to expand our customer base and continue to scale our platform offerings."
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Newark element14 launches range of PMOD compatible boards from Analog Devices
CHICAGO, USA: Design engineers looking to extend the capabilities of FPGA/CPLD boards with mixed-signal/analog integration can now take advantage of Analog Devices PMOD Compatible Reference Design Boards from Newark element14.
PMODs are small I/O interface boards that offer an ideal method for extending the capabilities of FPGA/CPLD boards. Analog Devices PMOD-compatible modules offer a wide variety of solutions that provide quick and easy access to leading analog and mixed-signal reference designs.
The PMOD-compatible peripheral modules plug directly into any FPGA/CPU port, fostering rapid development. They can be used with the SDP-PMD-IB1Z interposer board and plugged into the EVAL-SDP-CB1Z platform for performance evaluation.
Quick integration allows speedy access to plug-and-play rapid prototyping and development. The software is easy to download and use and is equipped with clear and simple support, including schematics, reference guides, example software, demo projects and FPGA configuration files.
Key applications for the modules include:
* Field Instruments/Smart Transmitters
* Programmable Logic Controllers/Distributed Control Systems
* Weigh Scales
* Instrumentation
* Chemical Analysis
* Industrial/commercial sensor nodes
* Building Control & Automation
* Rollover/Stability Control
* Avionics
* Servos and Robotics
* Temperature Controllers
“The Analog Devices PMOD boards will provide our design community with a fast, easy and convenient solution for integration and prototyping in FPGA and MCU designs,” said Mike Buffham, global head of product and pricing at Newark element14. “The PMOD boards are now available to our users worldwide and we’re excited to see how they enhance and support design development and performance.”
PMODs are small I/O interface boards that offer an ideal method for extending the capabilities of FPGA/CPLD boards. Analog Devices PMOD-compatible modules offer a wide variety of solutions that provide quick and easy access to leading analog and mixed-signal reference designs.
The PMOD-compatible peripheral modules plug directly into any FPGA/CPU port, fostering rapid development. They can be used with the SDP-PMD-IB1Z interposer board and plugged into the EVAL-SDP-CB1Z platform for performance evaluation.
Quick integration allows speedy access to plug-and-play rapid prototyping and development. The software is easy to download and use and is equipped with clear and simple support, including schematics, reference guides, example software, demo projects and FPGA configuration files.
Key applications for the modules include:
* Field Instruments/Smart Transmitters
* Programmable Logic Controllers/Distributed Control Systems
* Weigh Scales
* Instrumentation
* Chemical Analysis
* Industrial/commercial sensor nodes
* Building Control & Automation
* Rollover/Stability Control
* Avionics
* Servos and Robotics
* Temperature Controllers
“The Analog Devices PMOD boards will provide our design community with a fast, easy and convenient solution for integration and prototyping in FPGA and MCU designs,” said Mike Buffham, global head of product and pricing at Newark element14. “The PMOD boards are now available to our users worldwide and we’re excited to see how they enhance and support design development and performance.”
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