Industrial Factory Automation

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, today introduced a new series of Field Stop Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) targeted at industrial motor control and consumer products. The NGTB15N120, NGTB20N120 and NGTB25N120 enable high performance power conversion solutions for a wide range of demanding applications, including induction cook tops, rice cookers and other small kitchen appliances. Increasing energy prices and environmental concerns around carbon emissions are continuously driving demand for higher performance power discrete components; especially in high power inductive and inverter applications. These new 1200 volt (V) rated IGBTs utilize deep trench technology and state-of-the-art wafer thinning and processing techniques to enable very low turn-off losses while maintaining a low "ON" state voltage during turn-on, which results in lower switching and conduction losses. T...

Alps Electric has developed the HGPRDT Series high-precision latch 2-phase output* type magnetic sensor for use in automotive equipment, supporting a wide operating temperature range between -40°C and +140°C, and high voltages up to 30V. Mass production commenced in January 2012. Electronics are increasingly being incorporated into automobiles in order to achieve greater advancements in safety, comfort and convenience. As a result, more onboard automotive systems are electronically controlled, and numerous sensors are being incorporated to detect and control functioning of motor-driven systems used, for example, in moving parts of power windows and car navigation displays. But in addition to the ability to withstand the high temperatures, vibrations and other impacts typically associated with automotive environments, such sensors must be long-lasting and highly resistant to dust and dirt. The existing HGPFPT Series high-precision magnetic sensor offers excellent durability and reliab...

Alps Electric has developed the SSCQ Series compact detector switch with two-position output in two directions for use in zoom lever control of mobile devices such as compact digital cameras and digital camcorders. Mass production commenced in February 2012. Compact digital cameras are widely used because they are easy to both carry and use, and more now include functions like high-power zoom and full high-definition video recording in response to diversifying needs. As electronic devices become more sophisticated, their parts have to be made smaller and must provide advanced functionality, such as the ability to control multiple functions. The existing SSCM Series two-way detector switch for use with zoom levers of compact digital cameras has been valued highly by the market. By giving the switch two detection positions in each direction and reducing its size, Alps has now developed the industry-smallest SSCQ Series compact two-way, two-step detector switch. Mass production is alrea...

Alps Electric has developed the SSCL Series two-way detector switch with female connector terminal ideal for applications such as door lock and latch detection in vehicles. Samples will be available from May 2012. Alps Electric has developed and produced many automotive components since introducing a fader control potentiometer for vehicles in 1975. Besides characteristics ordinarily demanded of automotive components—shock and vibration resistance, and excellent operability—Alps’ products are recognized in the market for satisfying wide-ranging criteria, including compatibility with automated assembly in customer production lines and consideration of environmental impact. Now Alps has developed the SSCL Series two-way detector switch with a female connector terminal, an industry-first for a lever-type detector switch. The product is ideal for door latch detection. The switch is installed and connected simply by plugging it in (see Fig. 1), and it supports automated assembly. The prod...

Alps Electric has developed the UGXZD–G Series Bluetooth™ HCI*1 module with antenna for automobiles. Mass production is already underway. Today Bluetooth™ technology features in most of the mobile devices that enrich our lives, including smartphones, tablet PCs, and portable music players. Automotive equipment, too, increasingly employs Bluetooth™ to allow connection of devices like smartphones and portable music, enabling activities such as hands-free phone calls and playback of your favorite music inside the car, thereby creating a more comfortable cabin space for users. With more and more people making hands-free phone calls or playing music via portable players in their cars, an increasing number of car audio systems employ Bluetooth™, as car navigation systems have, and there is a growing need for compact modules with built-in antennas for easier installation. Alps has responded to this need by developing the UGXZD–G Series Bluetooth™ HCI module with antenna for automobiles. Int...

Alpha Wire has added Industrial Ethernet to its growing family of Xtra-Guard high-performance cables. The new Cat 5e cables combine the advanced technology of Ethernet communication with the durability and temperature range of Alpha’s renowned Xtra-Guard 4 jacket, making it a perfect solution for demanding applications. “The idea to use our Xtra-Guard 4 jacket on an Industrial Ethernet cable came from customers who needed a flexible and routable Ethernet cable that could withstand extreme environments,” said Tim Howlett, Director of Marketing for Alpha Wire. “We decided to take it a notch further by offering 0 minimums on this line with put-ups as small as 500 feet.” The new Industrial Ethernet cables are available in a choice of unshielded, foil shield, or Supra-Shield® foil/braid. Alpha Wire’s Supra-Shield uses a combination aluminum/polyester/aluminum foil and tinned copper braid that offers exceptional EMI performance and flexibility. Additionally, the cables are UV and fluid res...

Alliance Memory Inc., a worldwide provider of legacy memory ICs for the communications, computing, medical, industrial, and consumer markets, today introduced three new high-speed CMOS synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) rated for the industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C. The SDRs released today offer densities of 64 Mb (AS4C4M16S-6TIN), 128 Mb (AS4C8M16S-6TIN), and 256 Mb (AS4C16M16S-6TIN). The devices are optimized for high-temperature industrial applications, in addition to high-performance PC, communications, medical, and consumer products requiring high memory bandwidth. Packaged in a 54-pin, 400-mil plastic TSOP II, the new AS4C4M16S-6TIN, AS4C8M16S-6TIN, and AS4C16M16S-6TIN offer a fast access time from clock down to 4.5 ns at a 5-ns clock cycle, and clock rates of 166 MHz. Internally configured as four banks of 1M, 2M, or 4M word x 16 bits with a synchronous interface, the SDRs operate from a single +3.3-V (± 0.3V) power supply and are lead (Pb)- and halogen-free. Alliance Me...