Determining suitable PCB track width
09 January, 2014 by Eddy Zulian, Managing Director | Supplied by: The PCB CompanyEach PCB design is unique and requires the skills of the designer to adapt the design to fall within PCB manufacturing capabilities. One of the key aspects of PCB development is determining appropriate trace sizes for current requirements. This article provides guidelines that designers should follow to determine the trace width.
Phoenix Contact PWO 16-POT high-current feed-through terminal
12 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Rittal Pty LtdPhoenix Contact's PWO 16-POT high-current feed-through terminal is a moulded terminal with a push-in connection. It consists of inner and outer parts which interlock through the housing panel without requiring any tools.
Hammond enclosures for credit card-sized computers
27 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Hammond Electronics Pty LtdHammond Electronics has launched a range of design-specific moulded enclosures to support the credit card-sized, bare board computers which provide basic functionality across a wide range of applications.
Weller W60D temperature-controlled soldering tool
23 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Apex Tool GroupThe Weller W60D 60 W, 240 V soldering iron with magnastat temperature control is for precise work on the workbench. The magnastat system operates through a ferromagnetic sensing device which changes its characteristics when specific temperatures are reached.
Weller WPA2 butane-powered soldering tool
22 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Apex Tool GroupThe WPA2 butane-powered soldering tool is for portable applications where 240 V power is either not available or convenient. The push-button piezo ignition uses its own energy to create a spark and light the torch.
Analog Devices ADSP-CM40x 240 MHz mixed signal development boards
20 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsMouser Electronics has available evaluation boards for the Analog Devices high-performance ADSP CM40x mixed signal control processor family. The processor is based on the 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 core, a superset of the Cortex M3 embedded processor core.
Tender opportunity for PCB manufacturers
14 November, 2013The CSIRO is undertaking a project to develop the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) telescope and is seeking proposals from tenderers for the high standard manufacture of complex and propriety BGA level electronics and mechanical assembly for approximately 30 antennas (plus spares), for up to a five-year period, according to Technology Industry Association (TIA).
Altium PCB design libraries
03 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Altium LimitedAltium has released a range of component libraries for board-level designs using Linear Technology power management devices. Available now from AltiumLive, the release delivers more than 13,000 new board-level component models and corresponding supply chain information, such as real-time price and availability data from distributors and vendors including Digi-Key, Mouser and Farnell, directly to designers using Altium's electronics design software Altium Designer.
World PCB market reached $60bn in 2012
18 September, 2013The world market for PCBs reached nearly $60bn in 2012, with 1.7% real growth over 2011, according to IPC's World PCB Production Report for the Year 2012.
EMC: misconceptions and challenges
09 September, 2013As products become more sophisticated, the probability they will experience electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues also increases; both as potential emitters of electrical interference and as victims of interference. In this article, EMC expert Martin O’Hara* provides insights on misconceptions and challenges regarding EMC.
National Instruments cDAQ-9188XT CompactDAQ rugged 8-slot ethernet chassis
01 September, 2013 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdThe NI cDAQ-9188XT is an 8-slot NI CompactDAQ ethernet chassis designed for distributed or remote measurements in rugged environments. With a temperature range of -40 to 70°C, 50 g shock, 5 g vibration operating specifications and Class 1 Division 2 and Ex hazardous location certifications, the user can take any measurement, anywhere.
CircuitCo BeagleBone Black Cortex Development Board
30 August, 2013 | Supplied by: element14The BeagleBone Black is a lower-cost, high-expansion focused development board using a Sitara AM3358 ARM Cortex A8 processor from Texas Instruments. The product has an onboard HDMI interface to connect directly to TVs and monitors.
Electrolube EADH400 air duster
29 August, 2013 | Supplied by: HK Wentworth Pty LimitedElectrolube has developed the ‘green’ air duster EADH, which uses Solstice Propellant - an ultralow global warming potential (GWP) blowing agent and aerosol propellant.
Verotec Case enclosures
28 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Lektronics Pty LtdVerotec has redesigned its flagship Verotec Case. The updated enclosure features an improved structural design that gives increased strength and rigidity without compromising the clean, uncluttered appearance.
Schurter GSP4: 16 A/20 A appliance inlet
08 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Fastron ElectronicsThe GSP4: 16 A/20 A appliance inlet is designed for print circuit board mounting. The inlet can be sandwiched between split enclosures and tested before it is installed in the equipment. Stabilising posts provide quick snap-in assembly to the PCB.
