Boards and Modules
Preparing for Medical Electronics RoHS Compliance
May 20, 2013 2:33 pm | by George Karalias, Director of Marketing & Communications, Rochester Electronics | Rochester Electronics | Blogs | CommentsNext July, certain medical electronics will fall under the scope of RoHS—the European Union’s Restriction on Hazardous Substances. In terms of the electronics industry, that is now a tight deadline for manufacturers. Medical devices that have so far been exempt from RoHS fall into scope under the RoHS Recast (RoHS 2) beginning in July 2014.
LISTED UNDER: Amplifiers | Flexible Circuits | Hybrid Circuits
Remove the ‘Frankenstein Effect’ from Medical Devices
May 16, 2013 12:19 pm | by Bob Frostholm, Director of Sales and Marketing, JVD Inc. | Blogs | CommentsNowhere is the concept of developing a system with ‘point-products’ more hazardous than in medical devices. It is here that the performance of every aspect of the system is critical to the long-term behavior of the end product. Interoperability between components takes on a whole new meaning in the context of critical care. Like Shelley’s monster, multiple devices from multiple suppliers will perform differently under identical conditions.
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Thin Metal-Free Flexible Circuits with Micro Via Holes
May 13, 2013 4:48 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsDKN Research now carries thin metal-free flexible circuits with reliable via holes. The firm developed a series of processing technologies to generate thin graphite traces on both sides of thin polyimide film specifically targeting those scientific and medical applications that require the elimination of metals that have large atomic numbers...
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April 25, 2013 4:41 pm | by George Karalias, Director of Marketing & Communications, Rochester Electronics | Rochester Electronics | Blogs | CommentsEngineers and buyers in the medical device manufacturing industry should note the following date: July 22, 2014. That is the day medical electronics must comply with the EU’s Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulation. Medical devices have so far been exempt from RoHS, which requires the elimination of lead, cadmium, mercury, and other substances from electronics.
LISTED UNDER: Amplifiers | Flexible Circuits | Hybrid Circuits
Compact, Versatile, Fully Programmable IC for Implantable Pulse Generator Applications
March 18, 2013 10:22 am | by MDT Staff | Cactus Semiconductor, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCactus Semiconductor, Inc. is pleased to announce the introduction of our first ASSP (Application Specific Standard Product) developed for medical device designers and manufacturers to reduce risk and development time for implantable neurostimulation, neuromodulation, and other implantable pulse generator (IPG) applications.
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Miniature Through-Hole Power MOSFETs
March 7, 2013 10:36 am | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsAdvanced Power Electronics Corp. has launched a new series of power MOSFETs in the popular TO-92 through-hole package which is widely used in commercial and industrial applications where PCB space is at a premium.
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Serial Processor Board
March 4, 2013 11:34 am | by MDT Staff | Kontron America Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Kontron CPS3003-SA comes equipped with latest 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processors and, for the first time, offers PCI Express Gen 3.0, USB 3.0, SATA 6G and Gigabit Ethernet over backplane.
LISTED UNDER: PCBs/Embedded Computer BoardsLeti to Coordinate Four-Year EC Project Targeting a Complete European Supply Chain in Silicon Photonics
February 20, 2013 11:31 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGRENOBLE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 20, 2013--CEA-Leti today announced that it will coordinate a four-year project aimed at building a European-based supply chain in silicon photonics and speeding industrialization of the technology. The PLAT4M (Photonic Libraries And Technology for...
LISTED UNDER: Integrated CircuitsChina IC Demand Eclipses Worldwide Chip Manufacturing
February 4, 2013 11:59 am | by Digi-Key Corporation | News | CommentsThe Chinese IC market will ramp up through 2017, growing at a faster pace than the rate of global IC production, according to industry analyst IC Insights. IC Insights’ latest forecast, revealed in the 2013 edition of “The McClean Report—A Complete Analysis and Forecast of the Integrated Circuit Industry,” indicates a 2012-2017 compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%.
LISTED UNDER: Boards and Modules | Flexible Circuits | Hybrid Circuits
100-MSPS ADC for Imaging Applications
January 31, 2013 10:28 am | Texas Instruments Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced an octal, 12-bit, 100-MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that provides the lowest power consumption in its class.
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Machine: Components, Characteristics, and Device Implementation
January 23, 2013 11:20 am | by Luis Puebla | Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. | Articles | CommentsAccording to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million American adults have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA occurs when the back muscles of the throat relax while sleeping, causing the airway to narrow, resulting in snoring. These muscles could also completely block the flow of air to the lungs. When the brain detects a lack of oxygenation, it sends an impulse to the muscles forcing them to restart the breathing process.
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SMD Components, PCB Boards, and Solder Training Kits
January 10, 2013 10:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsPractical Components and its sister company Practical Tools will showcase its latest tools and technology in booth #1856 at the upcoming Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Exposition...
LISTED UNDER: PCBs/Embedded Computer Boards | Capacitors | Resistors
Placement and Inspection Capabilities for Miniaturized Medical Devices
January 9, 2013 10:29 am | Suntron Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsWith medical device OEMs requiring smaller, lighter, and longer lasting devices, Suntron Corporation announces that it has the capability to place and inspect the tiny packages needed for miniaturized medical device electronics.
LISTED UNDER: PCBs/Embedded Computer Boards | Other Testing Services | Product-Safety/Performance Testing
30A Fully-Encapsulated Power Module
January 3, 2013 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntersil Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog, mixed signal and power semiconductors, today announced the ISL8225M, the industry’s first 30A fully-encapsulated power module.
LISTED UNDER: Integrated Circuits | Power Supplies | Power Supplies
Ultra Low-Power Devices Enhance Portable Technology
December 14, 2012 11:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has leveraged its advanced design and manufacturing capabilities to create a new generation of accurate low-power components...
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