Industry News (2012/01/06)

Rotary DIP Switches Certified IP67 Protection

Published:2012/1/6 2:13:00 Author:Amy

E-Switch introduced the RDT Series rotary DIP switch, offering a selection of 4, 6, 8, 10 or 16 positions and IP67 sealing protection for applications that need protection from the elements. The switch comes with SMT or through hole option termination options, and right angle or vertical mounting options. This switch comes in your choice of tape & reel or tube packaging and has gold contacts. Specifications ...   (View)

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Broadcom upgraded chips for Set-top Boxes and Gateways

Published:2012/1/6 1:55:00 Author:Phyllis

Broadcom upgraded two families of chips for set-top boxes and residential gateways. The company upgraded six members of its BCM7400 and 3300 families to support for the MoCA 2.0 home networking over coax standard. The new standard, ratified in June 2010, sports twice the bandwidth of the existing MoCA 1.1 spec. Other chip companies supporting...   (View)

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UL Class 1 Division 2 Approval Embedded Automation Computers

Published:2012/1/6 1:41:00 Author:Amy

The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech announces a new series of Class I, Division 2 certified automation computers, the UNO-1100H series, including the UNO-1140FH, UNO-1150GH, UNO-1150GHE, and UNO-1172AH, which all have received the Class I, Division 2 (Group A, B, C, D) certification expanding their uses to hazardous locations. With a wide operating temperature range (up to 60°C), the UNO-1100H ser...   (View)

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Maxim Integrated Products Inc. Developed the MAX44000

Published:2012/1/6 0:43:00 Author:Phyllis

Maxim Integrated Products Inc. has developed MAX44000, which is a digital ambient-light and infrared proximity sensor that detects light like a human eye. The MAX44000 integrates three optical sensors, two A/D converters, and digital functionality into a tiny 2mm x 2mm x 0.6mm package. MAX44000 combines a wide-dynamic range ambient light s...   (View)

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