Electronicstalk news headlines: Sunday 20 February to Saturday 26 February 2000

Mono display enhanced for handheld applications

An enhanced version of Hitachi's popular 5.6 inch 1/4 VGA monochrome display is now available for use in industrial instrumentation and communications equipment.

News from GD Technik (24 February 2000)

More power options for configurable PSU

These modules add high drive options to the many standard outputs already available - ensuring Alpha remains the world's most capable advanced configurable power supply. Brochure Available

News from Lambda (24 February 2000)

More rigid backplanes keep availability high

Stiffening rails add reinforcement to Schroff's new 64-bit 6U CompactPCI backplanes.

News from Schroff UK (24 February 2000)

Relay gives impressive performance for its size

With a width of just 5mm the slim-line PA relay now switches an impressive 5A @ 250VAC (previously 3A @ 250VAC)

News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (23 February 2000)

MoD selects extended-capability lithium-ion power

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected the Extended Capability Lithium Ion Power System (ECLIPS) rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery and charger system from Lincad Limited and Saft. Brochure Available

News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (23 February 2000)

"Plug and Play" PCI Analogue Output Boards

The PCI224 and PCI234 PCI bus analog output boards are high performance plug and play boards costing less than most comparable "low-cost" boards.

News from Amplicon (22 February 2000)

Four or Eight Port Serial boards for the PCI bus

Designed for the demanding communications environment, the 242 and 244 PCI four and eight port serial boards are available with or without isolation.

News from Amplicon (22 February 2000)

Choose the right lithium power source

Saft's new "Primary Lithium Battery Selector Guide" has been produced to help electrical and electronic product designers select the most appropriate primary lithium power source for any application. Brochure Available

News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (22 February 2000)

Compact size from rocker switch design

The new JC025 and JC030 single axis fingertip rockers from Penny and Giles Controls allow system designers to provide control of movement and speed in a single low-profile unit. Brochure Available

News from Penny + Giles (21 February 2000)

Lithium primary cell gives a 12% capacity boost

Saft's new LS 33600C primary lithium cell has a nominal capacity of 18.5Ah, 12 per cent higher than Saft's existing high-capacity D-size lithium cell. Brochure Available

News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (21 February 2000)

Unbiased battery comparison software!

Saft's new free software compares within seconds the suitability of different types of industrial batteries according to user-defined criteria - and it doesn't always recommend Saft's own batteries. Brochure Available