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Never have industrial systems been this much packed with electronics, and obviously, such embedded systems need maintenance. Although portable oscilloscopes have existed for decades, Ikalogic didn’t have the exact same definition of “portability”...

Ikalogic is providing 4 channel logic analyzers (ScanaQuad series) that perfectly fit serial protocols debugging and diagnostic purposes (like I²C, SPI, RS232, CAN or 1-Wire). Intuitive ScanaStudio software runs on all major platforms (Win/Mac/Linux) ...

Current-mode control loops (particularly the popular 4- to 20-mA controls) are used in many industrial applications because of their immunity to induced EMI from motors, contactors, relays, and other sources. Off-the-shelf process controllers often have 4- to 20-mA (sometimes 0- to 20-mA) output options for adjusting speed, pressure, temperature, or some other parameter in a closed-loop control system...

Diodes Incorporated announced the ZXGD3113. This synchronous rectifier controller continues Diodes’ strategy to meet the industry-wide demand for increased power density and improved efficiency. When coupled with a MOSFET, the pairing can be used to replace lossy Schottky rectifiers in power supplies based on a flyback or resonant converter topology...

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH announces the launch of its new MQ04 Series 2 TB HDD model MQ04ABD200, designed for use in notebook PCs, all-in-one and slim-line desktop systems, and other applications requiring high capacity storage and 2.5-inch mobile-class durability...

Texas Instruments introduced the industry's smallest operational amplifier and low-power comparators at 0.64 mm². As the first amplifiers in the compact X2SON package, the TLV9061 op amp and TLV7011 family of comparators enable engineers to reduce their system size and cost, while maintaining high performance...

I've tested (and tore down) several network-controllable power switches of late; Belkin's WeMo and, more recently, TP-Link's HS100, both Wi-Fi based. Then there's GE's Avi-on line. Unlike the others I just mentioned, it's Bluetooth-based, and with a twist...

Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC3777, a 150 V high efficiency (up to 99%) 4-switch synchronous buckboost DC/DC controller, which operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the regulated output voltage. Its 4.5 V to 150 V input voltage range operates from a high input voltage source or from an input that has high voltage surges...

Power Integrations announced the LYTSwitch-6 family of safety-isolated LED-driver ICs for smart lighting applications. The new ICs deliver flicker-free output up to 65 W, and feature up to 94% efficiency and as little as 15 mW standby power, with configuration options for two-stage or single-stage PFC support...

Diodes Incorporated announced the BCR420UFD and BCR421UFD. In response to growing demand for smaller LED lighting installations that also provide high efficiency and ultra-low EMI, Diodes Incorporated has extended its popular BCR420U and BCR421U families of linear LED drivers...