Ferrite Cores

The Star-Tec ferrite features a plastic case and an interior safety lock. Fixtures are located in the edges of the unit, preventing breaks and air gaps when bending the cable. A special key is delivered with the ferrite to prevent unauthorized removal. Other products from the company include inductors, chokes, coils, and shielding material. Würth Elektronik USA, Ramsey, NJ; tel: 201-785-8800; fax: 201-785-8810; Internet: http://www.we-online.de.

Broadband Amplifier

The AP 32DT series of solid-state amplifiers is suitable for radiated and conducted EMC measurements made in anechoic chambers or with strip lines, tri plates, or transverse electromagnetic cells. The amplifiers are available with 20-, 50-, and 120-W ratings at 1-dB compression, with a bandwidth that extends from 10 kHz to 1000 MHz. The Class A amplifiers can withstand fast voltage standing-wave ratio (VSWR) conditions, including infinite VSWR, and radio-frequency overload. Prâna, Brive Cedex, France; tel: +33 5 5586 4940; fax: +33 5 5586 4930; e-mail: prana@prana-rd.com; Internet: http:// www.prana-rd.com.

BGA Sockets

A line of ball grid array (BGA) sockets supports signal bandwidths up to 6 GHz. The device may be used in a variety of applications, including high-speed cpus, networks, and radio-frequency systems. The zero-insertion-force socket is available for a range of integrated circuit (IC) body sizes, with BGA pitches ranging from 0.75 to 1.27 mm. The socket can be placed on the same printed circuit board real estate as the actual IC. The device eliminates the need for a separate prototype board to accommodate a socket's mechanical footprint, accelerating systems development schedules. Ironwood Electronics, St. Paul, MN; tel: 800-404-0204; fax: 651-452-8400; Internet: http://www.ironwoodelectronics. com.

Safety Capacitors

A range of surge-protection capacitors meets the requirements of EN 132400, IEC 60384-14, EN 61000-4-5, IEC 1000-4-5, IEC 801-4-5, and the ac isolation requirements of IEEE 802.3. The multilayer ceramic capacitors are suitable for use in equipment certified to IEC 60950 specifications, including modems, faxes, telephones, servers, routers, and other electronic equipment that requires surge protection and safety certification. Available capacitance values range from 4.7 pF to 10 nF. Synergistic Technology Group, Tucson, AZ; tel: 520-760-0291; fax: 520-760-3361; Internet: http:// www.e-synergistictech.com.

High-Resolution Bar Codes

The XF-550 bar code label is suitable for 600-dpi high-resolution printing, which allows for more information per label and takes up a minimal amount of space on a circuit board. The white label is a high-gloss polyimide Kapton. The label can withstand the chemicals and high temperatures of circuit board manufacturing processes when it is printed with one of a variety of thermal-transfer ribbons. Polyonics, Westmoreland, NH; tel: 888-165-9669; fax: 603-352-1936; e-mail: info@polyonics.com; Internet: http://www.polyonics.com.

Phenolic-Resin Coating

PR1010 is a modified phenolic-resin coating suitable for magnetic systems and a variety of metal components. The durable coating is resistant to chemicals and retards oxidation. The coating can be used as a final coat or as a primer before the bonding process. The application process involves grit blasting the surface to be coated and then spray coating with the resin, eliminating the need for a phosphoric acid etch. After air drying, the coating is oven cured for 1 hour. The standard coating is black, but a nonpigmented version is available. Magnetic Component Engineering, Torrance, CA; tel: 800-989-5656; fax: 310-539-4446; e-mail: sales@magneticcomponent.com; Internet: http://www.magneticcomponent.com.

EMI/RFI Gaskets

A line of shielding gaskets delivers attenuation levels >100 dB and is available in a range of standard profiles and sizes. The gaskets are constructed with nickel plating over a copper substrate, and the metallized fabric is bonded to a low-compression-force, open-celled polyurethane foam. The corrosion-resistant plating provides galvanic compatibility, increasing shielding longevity. The flexible gasket provides continuous contact between mating surfaces. All gaskets have a flammability rating of UL 94V-0. Custom die-cut gaskets are available. Tech-Etch, Plymouth, MA; tel: 508-747-0300; fax: 508-746-9639; Internet: http://www.tech-etch.com.

Gapped Toroids

Mini-Gap toroids are constructed with a single gap as narrow as 0.003 in. and are manufactured to either a specified AL or with a mechanical gap dimension. The manganese zinc toroid offers low power losses and the ability to decrease the effect of dc bias. Gapped toroids are suitable for use in automotive, telecom, or power applications as an economical and compact alternative to mated cores. The toroid is available in a range of sizes and materials. Elna Magnetics, Woodstock, NY; tel: 800-553-2870; fax: 845-679-7010; e-mail: info@elnamagnetics.com; Internet: http://www.elnamagnetics.com.

Electrostatic-Dissipative Matting

InterStat, CompoStat, and ComfortStat provide an electrostatic-dissipative surface for a variety of work environments. Applications include work surfaces, antiskid runners, antifatigue floor matting, electrically conductive runners, shelf-liner pads, and personal operator pads. The InterStat uses a three-layer construction consisting of a conductive fleece sandwiched between a vinyl top surface and a foam base layer. Pandel, Cartersville, GA; tel: 800-537-3868; Internet: http://www.pandel.com.

Test Laboratory

A test laboratory provides testing, compliance, research, and consulting services to original equipment manufacturers. The lab offers assistance in meeting and understanding a range of safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements for portable electronics. The lab performs precertification compliance verification as well as full agency certification testing evaluation and report preparation in the areas of information technology equipment standards, CE marking, and FCC compliance verification testing. Motorola Energy Systems Group, Lawrenceville, GA; tel: 770-338-3742; Internet: http://www.motorola. com/energy/testlab.

Pulse Curve Tracer

The Model 4002 transmission-line-pulse tester measures the current-voltage characteristics designed into electrostatic discharge protection circuitry. The test system consists of a 500-MHz digitizing oscilloscope, a pulse generator and control box, a high-voltage source, a picoammeter/voltage source, a PC running Windows NT, and a high-resolution monitor. Special runtime software controls all instruments and processes and displays the test results. A color ink-jet printer provides hard copies of the test data. Barth Electronics, Boulder City, NV; tel: 702-293-1576; fax: 702-293-7024; e-mail: jonbarth@ieee.org; Internet: http://www.barthelectronics.com.

Signal Generator

The CS2010 is a signal generator suitable for wireless measurement applications. Signals can be selected and played with a single keystroke. For fast, automated recall and playback in production test applications, signal files are cached and can be triggered externally. The signal simulator software offers a range of signal creation capabilities, including multicarrier and multiformat signal environments. The unit allows operation in automated, remote, and networked environments. Celerity Systems, Cupertino, CA; tel: 888-274-5604; fax: 408-873-1397; Internet: http://www. celeritydbt.com.

Pluggable Power Supplies

The TPS600 series of compact power supplies can provide 600 W at 50°C and 420 W at 70°C. The five-output unit measures 267 x 153 x 45 mm. All models are EN 55022 and EN 60950 compliant. Independently regulated outputs provide +3.3, +5, +12, and –12 V dc mains, and a +5 V dc at 100 mA standby. Up to 70 A can be supplied from the +3.3 and +5 V mains simultaneously. Tracewell Power, Lewis Center, OH; tel: 800-811-1480; fax: 614-847-9316; Internet: http://www.tracewellpower.com.

EMC Test Facility

A new 10,000-sq.-ft. test facility offers electromagnetic compliance, product safety, environmental, and product performance testing services. The facility employs an 11,000-cu-ft semianechoic chamber for 3-m indoor measurements, as well as an open-area test site (OATS) for 3- and 10-m measurement distances. The weather-protected OATS offers a low ambient environment and a low noise floor. The chamber offers a no-ambient indoor measurement site. EMI measurement capabilities range from 10 kHz to 26.5 GHz for a variety of products. Advanced Compliance Solutions, Buford, GA; tel: 770-831-8048; fax: 770-831-8598; e-mail: sproffitt@acstestlab.com; Internet: http://www.acstestlab.com.

Toroidal Transformer

A line of custom toroidal transformers is suitable for a variety of electronic, electrical, medical, and audio applications. The transformers are available in a range of sizes and styles, with customer-specified ratings and terminations. All models feature double insulation using a Class B-130C insulation system. Dielectric strength is tested to CSA/UL standards. ATC-Frost Magnetics, Oakville, ON, Canada; tel: 905-844-6681; fax: 905-844-6895; Internet: http://www.atc-frost.com.

Bluetooth RF Module

The Bluetooth radio-frequency (RF) module employs a low-temperature cofired ceramic substrate constructed by embedding the filter, inductors, and capacitor into the substrate and using flip-chip assembly techniques to mount the semiconductor. Measuring 7 x 7 x 1.8 mm, the module incorporates an RF chipset that provides a Bluetooth 1.1– compliant Class 2 output. The module operates at various frequencies and offers full compliance to the Silicon Wave RF interface, the Blue-RF interface, and others. Taiyo Yuden USA, San Jose, CA; tel: 408-573-4150; fax: 408-573-4159; e-mail: sales@t-yuden.com; Internet: http://www.t-yuden.com.

SAR Test System

The SARA2 is an automatic test system for measuring the specific absorption rate (SAR) from mobile phones and other wireless devices. SAR measurements are made using a six-axis industrial robot with a probe-positioning accuracy of ±0.04 mm. The upright generic phantom head offers low evaporation and easy phone-positioning. The provided phone positioning tool accepts most handheld devices with minimum measurement influence and has graduated settings to give fixed positions as specified in the standards. The test system uses control software that is able to perform in fully automatic or manual modes. The turnkey system includes a measuring table, robot-teaching pendant, and a fully configured and loaded PC. IndexSAR, Newdigate, Surrey, UK; tel: +44 1306 631233; fax: +44 1306 631834; e-mail: sales@indexsar.com; Internet: http://www.indexsar.com.

Dc-Dc Convertors

Half-brick dc-dc convertors offer operating efficiencies of 87% while delivering 80 A and efficiencies of 88.5% at 60 A. The units feature ±10% output-voltage trimming; a positive- or negative-logic-enabled input control pin; undervoltage lockout with hysteresis; and overtemperature, overcurrent, and overvoltage protection. Input voltages range from 36 to 75 V, and output voltages include 1.2, 1.5, and 1.8 V. Astec Power, Carlsbad, CA; tel: 760-930-4600; fax: 760-930-4700; Internet: http://www.astec.com.

Tunable Inductors

Tunable inductors are suitable for high-Q filter applications in the GHz frequency range. The 5Y part is a 5-mm through-hole inductor. The inductance range is 50–500 nH, and the Q is greater than 90. A surface-mount version with similar characteristics will soon be available in production quantities. Frontier Electronics, Simi Valley, CA; tel: 805-522-9998; e-mail: frontiersales@frontierusa.com; Internet: http://www. frontierusa.com.

Surface-Mount Fuse

The 6125FA Brick series of surface-mount fuses have a dc voltage rating of 125 V and an interrupting rating of 300 A for the 250-mA 7A size, and 86 V and 300 A for the 10A and 15A sizes. For special telecom applications, the fuses have a dc voltage rating of 86 V and an interrupting rating of 10,000 A. The fuses are solder-immersion compatible and feature a wire-in-air design. Cooper Electronic Technologies, Boynton Beach, FL; tel: 561-752-5000; fax: 561-742-0134; Internet: http://www.cooperet.com.

Handheld ESD Tester

The NSG 435 is a handheld ESD tester suitable for characterization testing of new designs, International Electrotechnical Commission compliance and precompliance testing, and quality assurance production testing. The unit features a user-programmable discharge voltage from 200 V to 16.5 kV, built-in IEC 1000-4-2 test settings, battery operation, and stand-alone operation or full system integration with PC control. Schaffner EMC, Edison, NJ; tel: 732-225-9533; fax: 732-225-4789; e-mail: usasales@schaffner.com; Internet: http:// www.schaffner.com.

Monolithic TVS Array

Transient voltage suppression (TVS) arrays protect sensitive integrated-circuit components from the effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD). The subminiature TVS arrays are suitable for use in portable equipment such as cordless phones, notebook computers, personal digital assistants, cellular phone accessories, and other wireless handsets. The monolithic TVS arrays have been tested to 25,000 V of contact ESD. ProTek Devices, Tempe, AZ; tel: 602-431-8101; fax: 602-431-2288; e-mail: sales@protek-tvs.com; Internet: http://www. protekdevices.com.