Wireless Design and Development is honored to introduce editorial advisory member, Edgardo Menendez, Field Applications Engineer at AVX. Edgardo received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Applied Electromagnetics from Clemson University in 2011. He started work at AVX Corporation in 2012 as a Field Applications Engineer focusing on RF/Microwave, Circuit Protection and…
New DC/DC Converter with Built-in EMI Filter Meets MIL-STD-461 D, E and F
Modular Devices, Inc. (MDI) announces the availability of a compact new DC/DC converter that meets MIL-STD-461 D, E and F without any need for external EMI filtering. Series…
Tips on Filtering Out Noise
By Michael Jermann, Assistant Editor As processing speeds in electronics continue to rise, and packaging continues to shrink, sensitive internal components are located closer and closer together. Higher clock speeds coupled with increased density of components leads to increasing amounts of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) noise. Failure to address EMI/RFI/EMP protection…
Acopian’s “Infinity” Series of AC-DC Linear Power Supplies
Acopian (Easton, PA) significantly expanded the array of options on their Infinity Series of AC-DC linear regulated (to 150 W) power supplies. Offered in single output or wide-adjust output versions, with among the industry’s largest selection of options, the modules are applicable for use in the broadest range of applications, including R&D, OEM, ATE, instrumentation, and control…
North Atlantic Industries’ Rugged, 3U, 300 W cPCI DC-DC Power Converter
North Atlantic Industries (NAI) (Bohemia, NY) announced the availability of its latest 3U, rugged cPCI power product — the 55RQ2, ideally suited for harsh land, air, and sea applications. The 55RQ2 provides up to 300 watts of power with four outputs and is compliant with MIL-STD-704F. The 55RQ2 is PICMG 2.11 compliant and fits in…
RFMW Introduces WLAN / LTE Coexistence Filter from TriQuint Semiconductor
RFMW (San Jose CA) has announced design and sales support for TriQuint Semiconductor 885033, a 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN/Bluetooth and LTE coexistence filter. Applications include high power WLAN access points and designs where WiFi bandpass filters are needed that enable the coexistence of 4 G (WiMAX, LTE, TD-LTE) and WiFi signals. Features include: High rejection…
Mott Offers Porous Metal Filters for Chemical Processing
Mott Corporation offers a variety of products that can increase process efficiency and improve profitability, while maintaining the consistency and quality required in chemical manufacture and processing. Mott designs and manufactures all-metal filters specifically to meet the requirements of many critical applications. Mott’s filter elements and automated filtration systems provide reliable, long-lasting removal of solids…
Emerson Network Power’s Triple-Output 45 Watt Power Supplies
Emerson Network Power announced two new triple-output open-frame ac-dc power supplies, the NPT43-M and the NPT44-M. Extending Emerson’s successful NPT40-M series, these new models are suitable for a wide range of IT equipment, medical, light industrial, instrumentation and process systems, as well as low-power dental and laboratory equipment. NPT40-M series power supplies are rated for 45 […]
High-Current Inductors From Precision Combine Real Estate And Cost Savings With Reduced Power Losses
Precision, Inc. announces the global launch of four new technologies within the company´s family of High-Current Inductors. Available in four standard sizes as well as in a variety of custom formats, the new high-current inductors feature a unique flat-wire, ferrite core construction that generates both real estate and cost savings while reducing power losses. The […]
DC-DC converter designed for military vehicles, ships, weapons, and other rugged systems
VPT announces the availability of a new triple output DC-DC converter uniquely designed to power electronics in military vehicles, ships, weapons, and other rugged systems. Delivering up to 30 watts, the new VPT30-2800T DC-DC converter meets several military standards and features three outputs, enabling engineers to power multiple loads from a single, small, cost-saving module.…
Check Valve Filter Assemblies
Improved filtration in herbicide and insecticide sprayers is made possible with custom designed and molded check valve filter assemblies. These filters feature Minnesota Rubber and Plastic’s Quad® brand precision ground nitrile rubber balls, preventing impurities and foreign matter from plugging the spray nozzle and disrupting flow. Molded from a specially formulated 70 Shore A nitrile…
Doing more with less: How today’s electronics providers are adapting to DoD budgets cuts
In February of this year, the DoD proposed a new budget which would cut procurement and research spending on communications and electronics by nearly one-fourth in the next two years. When also factoring in military activities with substantial electronics content, such as aircraft avionics, vetronics, and missile guidance, total estimated DoD spending levels for military…
New family of Non-isolated SMT DC-DC Converters from TDK-Lambda
TDK-Lambda Americas has announced their new family of non-isolated SMT DC-DC converters that comply with the latest 2nd Generation DOSA standards for Point-of-Load (PoL) Converters. Key advantages of the new DOSA-2 models include high power densities; no external tuning components (plug & play), low profiles, high efficiencies, and Edge Plated Castella-tion (EPC) pads for easy…
DC-DC converters aimed at military vehicle and avionic applications
XP Power today introduced the MTC35 and MTC50 series of commercial off the shelf (COTS) 35 W and 50 W DC-DC converters aimed at a broad range of military vehicle and avionics applications. These extremely robust and encapsulated board mounted modules accommodate a wide input range from 10 to 40 VDC, and can handle transients…
High-voltage COTS Filters Perform over an Extended Temperature Range
LCR Electronics, a leading manufacturer of EMI filters and electronic control products as well as high-end enclosures for military, telecom and commercial applications, now offers a line of single phase 300 VAC 50/60Hz COTS filters ideal for high reliability applications as found in the lighting, military and medical industries. Operating over an ambient temperature range of…
Donaldson Expands Cartridge Filter Line
Donaldson Co. (NYSE:DCI) is expanding availability of the company’s state-of-the-art line of high-performance hydraulic cartridge filters to mobile equipment and engine aftermarket distributors by May 2011. Donaldson high-performance hydraulic filter cartridges, designated as the DT line, provide 73% higher dirt-holding capacity and 47% lower initial pressure drop than traditional filters. Using Donaldson Synteq media technology,…