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Get connected with the Interconnection Specialists The cable assembly manufacturing service that is offered by Selwyn Electronics
continues to grow with increased investment in both our UK and China facilities. This allows us to offer the best possible prices on all of the cable assemblies that we can offer.
The range covers Miniature through to Industrial circular, Ribbon cable, Custom moulded, Waterproof, Coax, Sata (in custom lengths), FFC, Crimp and IDC, and Telecom assemblies, in fact there are very few assemblies that we cannot supply. Just take a look at our website to see the range. Both facilities are ISO accredited and all assemblies are 100% electronically tested. All orders are controlled from the Selwyn sales office and we can offer a full engineering support service including recommendation of products, drawings, quotations and samples in a short lead time.
Contact us with your requirements and see the benefits of dealing with the Interconnection Specialists. Email:
interconnect@selwyn.co.uk Tel No. 01732 765100
Go anywhere AWGs deliver 24V output swings on up to
8 channels Spectrum adds four new LXI-based AWG instruments for high amplitude signal generation The ability of Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs) o recreate virtually any waveshape makes them especially useful as signal generators in today’s sophisticated electronic systems. Spectrum Instrumentation recently released four new models to their generatorNETBOX family with output swings of up to 24 volts on up to 8 channels, to cover even demanding test applications. The new units use the latest 16-bit Digital-Analog- Converters and offer two different speed ranges: The DN2.657 models output waveforms at rates up to 125 MS/s while the DN2.654 units have a 40 MS/s capability. Both speed ranges are available with either 4 or 8 fully synchronous channels. LXI-based instruments, with their simple Ethernet connection to PC’s or computer networks, are easy to
integrate and operate. Small and compact, Spectrum’s generatorNETBOX products use Gbit Ethernet and weigh as little as 6.3 Kgs. It means they are portable and can work almost anywhere; freestanding on a test bench, rack-mounted with other equipment, or even mobile (when equipped with an optional 12 or 24 V DC power supply).
For perfect waveform generation each channel features its own 16-bit DAC and output stage. Channels share a common clock and trigger to guarantee full synchronization and the output stages incorporate four switchable filter paths to help optimize signal quality. The flexible output stages combine with the high-resolution DACs to ensure the generation of signals with very low distortion, wide dynamic range and an exceptional signal-tonoise ratio. All the models feature the ability to output waveforms with amplitude swings of up to ±12 V into a 1 MOhm load or ±6 V into 50 Ohm. Oliver Rovini, CTO at Spectrum, said: “These new AWG products offer a cost-effective solution, in one easy to
integrate package, for anybody wanting to generate larger test signals in the DC to 60 MHz range. We’ve designed them with versatility in mind and incorporated features that allow the creation of an almost limitless range of test and control signals. For example, the units include large on-board memories of up to 2 x 512 MSamples that can be utilized in a number of different operating modes thereby allowing the generation of long and complex waveforms. This includes Single-Shot, Loop, FIFO, Gated and Sequence Replay modes. In FIFO mode the instruments can stream data continuously over the Gbit Ethernet port from PC memory to the AWG memory. Signals can even be generated while new waveform data is being loaded to the on-board memory.” The AWG’s flexibility is further enhanced by front-panel multipurpose I/O connectors that give access to additional synchronous digital (marker) outputs, asynchronous digital I/O, the trigger output, the run and arm status and different clocks.
Simple control and Signal Generation Controlling and generating signals with a generatorNETBOX is straight forward. The instruments come with Spectrums SBench 6 Professional software as standard. SBench 6 enables the user to control all the modes and settings of the AWG via a simple easy-to-use interface. The software supports multi-channel operation and has a host of built-in features for waveform display, signal generation, data analysis and documentation. Basic signals can be created using the software’s EasyGenerator function that produces waveforms like sine waves, triangles or rectangles with programmable frequency, amplitude and phase. More complex signals can be created using mathematical equations or by importing data from other programs or devices (such as digitizers or oscilloscopes) in Binary, ASCII, or Wave formats. The generatorNETBOX units are fully programmable and drivers are provided, free of charge, to support the most popular programming languages (such as C++,
VB.NET, C#, J#, Delphi, Java or Python code) as well as third party software tools like LabVIEW and MATLAB.
Five Year Warranty All Spectrum AWG’s carry an industry-leading, five-year warranty. Furthermore, software and firmware updates are free of charge for the lifetime of the product. Support is done directly by a skilled in-house team of engineers – normally within a couple of hours after receiving the request. The new generatorNETBOX products are in full production and available for purchase directly from Spectrum or through the company’s worldwide network of representatives.
www.spectrum-instrumentation.com
36 June 2020 Components in Electronics Low profile, 1.0mm pitch Mezza-pede® SMT
Connectors from Advanced Interconnections Low profile, 1.0mm pitch Mezza-pede® SMT Connectors from Advanced Interconnections feature screw-machined terminals in an over-molded insulator for superior performance and durability. Typical applications include tunable laser power, cable to board, and low profile board stacking. Available with customized options for automated assembly, in common and application-specific sizes. • Low profile - board to board stack height (z-axis) options ranging from 2.9mm to 4.0mm (nom.).
• Robust design features screw-machined terminals and multi-finger contacts with a per contact current rating of greater than 1 Amp at 80°C ambient.
• Dual row configurations include 8, 14, 20, 30, or 36 total positions with other pin counts available on a customized basis.
• Request a sample, watch a video, or build a part number online at Advanced Interconnections Corp. USA Tel: 1 (401) 823-5200 Email:
info@advanced.com
www.advanced.com
Lattice Accelerates FPGA-based Processor Design
with New IP Ecosystem and Design Environment Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low power programmable leader, today announced Lattice Propel™, a new software solution designed to accelerate development of unique applications based on low power, small form factor Lattice FPGAs. The design environment will empower developers of any skill level to quickly and easily design Lattice FPGA-based applications by enabling the easy assembly of components from a robust IP library that includes a RISC-V processor core and numerous peripherals. The Propel design environment automates application development for developers serving the communications, computing, industrial, automotive, and consumer markets. In order to leverage the parallel processing capabilities of FPGAs in more complex systems, first-time FPGA developers want application design solutions that are flexible, easy-to-use, and integrate all design software and IP required to develop emerging applications without a learning curve. Lattice Propel’s correct-by-construction development tools automate much of the design process to simplify overall system development. Lattice Propel combines system hardware and software design into one tool framework, so software developers can begin creating system software before hardware is available and get products to market faster.
www.latticesemi.com
Contactless Touch Screens –
“Untact” TFT LCD Kiosk Monitors Most of us have used a self-service multi-user kiosk at some point in our life, train ticket purchases, fast food menus, hospital, and airport check-ins to name just a few. With COVID-19 likely to be around for the foreseeable future, potential infection from cross contamination will need to be a serious consideration for kiosk manufacturers! Craft Data’s Contactless Kiosk Touch monitors “UNTACT” offer a good solution to this problem, using infrared technology a touch is detected before a finger makes actual physical contact with desired target on the display surface. With the use of three integrated haptics, visual, light and sound the user can clearly see and hear that a touch has been detected. 21.5”, 23.8”, 27.0” and 32.0” sizes in the 16:9 format are available all with a
1920x1080 resolution and all supporting ultra-wide viewing angles of 178° on both the horizontal and vertical axis allowing for landscape and portrait mounting. Craft Data Limited Tel: 01296 332000
https://www.craftdata.co.uk/colour-tft-lcd/untact-touch- monitors-contactless-touch-screen
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