Tyco Electronics Instrumentation and Medical Equipment News

Free, Downloadable HDMI™ 1.3 WhitePaper to Help Designers Add ESD Protection Without Sacrificing Performance

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MENLO PARK, CA - May 6, 2008 - Tyco Electronics now offers a free, downloadable whitepaper detailing the benefits of its reference layout that incorporates ESD and overcurrent protection for HDMI™ 1.3 interfaces. Available at www.circuitprotection.com/hdmi/, the whitepaper describes how designers can use the reference layout to meet the HDMI 1.3 specification, provide IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection, and speed time to market.

Tyco Electronics Introduces New Ultra Low Noise Amplifier Family With Less Than 1 dB Noise Figure

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics today introduced a new family of ultra low noise amplifiers (LNA) with less than 1 dB noise figure (NF) across the designed frequency range that are appropriate for a variety of applications including Global Positioning Systems (GPS),Â WiMAX, Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) and Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) specifications.

New Elo TouchSystems Integrated Multifunction All-in-One 17-inch LCD Touchcomputer

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Harrisburg, Pa - Jan. 14, 2008 -- Continuing its history of innovative engineering, Elo TouchSystems has turned its recently announced 1729L 17Ë integrated multifunction touchmonitor into a fully-functioning, fan-less, all-in-one touchcomputer. The new 17A2 not only retains both the compact footprint of the 1729L and its comprehensive range of options, but also adds a host of new features to help customers gain an even firmer foothold in the point-of-service marketplace.Many diverse applications take advantage of the capabilities of the new 17A2 all-in-one touchcomputer including loyalty systems, kiosk information systems, home control, casino management, POS systems and Internet access points such as those for web surfing and hotel reservations.

Cleanroom Added for Molding Medical-Grade Components

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - January 7, 2008 - Tyco Electronics has added a 5640-square-foot Class 8 clean room for particulate-free molding of plastic parts in Greensboro, NC. The cleanroom environment will allow manufacture of medical-grade parts, such as surgical suite disposables, invasive devices, surgical filter housings, critical care components, and pharmaceutical dose meters and delivery systems. The new cleanroom extends the company's already extensive capabilities in high-precision molding.

AMIS To Develop An IC To Port Tyco Electronics' EloTouchSystems Acoustic Pulse Recognition (APR) Touch Technology To Small, Hand-Held And Mobile Devices

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. and POCATELLO, Idaho- Dec. 20, 2007-- Tyco Electronics' Elo TouchSystems and AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) today announced they have entered into a joint development agreement to create an integrated circuit (IC). The chip will enable Elo TouchSystems to port Acoustic Pulse Recognition (APR) touch technology to small, hand-held and mobile devices commonly found in consumer electronics (including cell phones, PDAs, UPMCs), industrial hand-held devices, hand-held medical devices, NAV devices, white goods, portable gaming devices, and signature capture devices.

RoHS Compliant RF Coaxial Connectors - Offers Rapid Connectivity; Secure Termination

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - October, 2007 - Tyco Electronics has launched a new range of RoHS compliant RF coaxial connectors, offering a cost effective and reliable solution for commercial applications such as instrumentation, medical equipment, industrial process and control, transportation and CCTV monitoring. Using precision die-cast components and thermoplastic dielectrics, the ZDC series connectors feature bayonet coupling for rapid connectivity and threaded coupling for secure termination.

Reliable, Low Cost Medical Connector For Disposable Or Re-useable Applications

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

London - September 28, 2007 - Tyco Electronics introduces its rugged, user-friendly and sterilisable Medical CPC connector for use in applications such as surgical power instruments, RF and ultrasound ablation and EP monitors used in the operating room. Available with 5, 6, 7 or 10 contact positions, the devices are very cost-effective and benefit from a robust self-latching mechanism which is secure under axial and torsional loads.

Tyco Electronics and OATSystems Announce Agreement to Automate Asset Management for Industrial Manufacturers

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. & Waltham, Mass. - September 17, 2007 -Tyco Electronics and OATSystems today announced an alliance to offer a RFID solution targeted for industrial manufacturers to quickly realize the business benefits of RFID by automating asset management processes.

Tyco Electronics Introduces New Dual Mode 2.4 - 2.5 GHz ISM Power Amplifier

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics today launched the M/A-COM MAAPSS0081, a new 2.4 - 2.5 GHz ISM three-stage power amplifier specifically designed for cordless applications that require both low control voltage and high performance. With its wide voltage operating range, the MAAPSS0081 is a dual-mode power amplifier which maximizes system performance while reducing DC power consumption.

New Feedthrough Filters and Capacitors

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics Corporation has introduced a new line of CORCOM brand feedthrough filters and capacitors. The electronic filter line is suitable for AC applications ranging from 10 to 300 amps, and DC applications ranging from 10 to 200 amps. Feedthrough filters offer high reliability and performance in high frequency applications found in servers, base stations, routers, power supplies, telecom racks and other installations that have high-power microwave lines.

High Performance, Low Cost Power Resistor

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Recently added to Tyco Electronics’ CGS range of power resistors, new aluminium housed THS series power resistors are based on the high performance HS series devices, featuring same basic performance levels but at lower costs.

Plug In Relay Saves Power

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A new range of interface plug-in power relays for panel board and mechanical engineering applications has recently been released by Tyco Electronics as an extension to the successful range of Schrack RT relays. New XT series plug-in relays include one pole (1 CO contact, 16A rated current) and two pole (2 CO contacts, 8A rated current) versions. Very low coil power of only 400mW for the DC coil version and only 750mVA for the AC coil version make new XT devices the most power saving plug-in relays in their class.

Expanded Chip Inductor with Low Inductance Suits High Frequency Apps

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Recently expanded to create a broader range of options for design engineers, the 3650 series of chip inductors from Tyco Electronics offers a wide range of inductance values from 1.0nH up to 4.7mH, as required by ever more demanding high frequency applications. The wide value range makes the devices an ideal choice for filtering and signal conditioning in cellular phones, global positioning systems (GPS), digital TV tuners, cordless telephones, W-LAN and Bluetooth applications, just to name a few.

Tyco Electronics Introduces Integrated RFID Antenna And Reader Stands

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics has expanded its RFID solutions to include integrated RFID antenna and reader stands featuring fully-tested turnkey RFID systems. The M/A-COM MAAN-000176-AT0000 and MAAN-000177-AT0000 RFID stands are designed for standard and customized solutions for use in a variety of applications, including supply-chain management and asset visibility. Additionally, the stands can be integrated with peripheral offerings for additional functionality and are available in floor and wall mount versions.

New High Performance Coaxial Cable Assembly Catalog

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Tyco Electronics M/A-COM High Performance Coaxial Cable Assemblies catalog covers products with broad frequency ranges from DC to 50 GHz for ground-based, shipboard, airborne and space applications. This catalog contains an easy to use selection guide sorted by cable diameter (from .05 to 1.4 inches), product listings by market segment, application notes and ordering information.

New Commercial Amplifier Selection Guide Available

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The new Tyco Electronics M/A-COM Commercial Amplifier brochure covers the most widely used plastic packaged solutions for wireless applications such as WiMAX, WLAN, cellular infrastructure, RFID, cordless and mobile. It contains an easy to use selection guide sorted by frequency with full parametric data.

Battery Test and Qualification Center Provides Expertise

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics Global UL Accredited Battery Test Center in Shanghai China is poised to assist designers and developers of battery powered devices with attaining agency approvals and other battery-related design and test services. The staff at Tyco Electronics Global Battery Test Center provides assistance with cell qualifications for lithium ion, nickel metal hydride and nickel cadmium cell chemistries. Some of the service capabilities of the center include cell performance testing and safety tests per UL 1642, Tyco Electronics specifications, as well as a host of custom tests as specified by OEMs. In addition to expertise with cell phone power applications, the staff works extensively in other portable device power applications such as test, medical, communication, industrial, and power tools, providing turnkey battery pack solutions.

M/A-COM Expands Family Of Low-Cost High Dynamic Range Driver Amplifiers

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

M/A-COM, a business unit of Tyco Electronics and a leading provider of wireless radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave components, today announced a new high dynamic range, low noise, single-stage driver amplifier. The MAAMSS0070 which features a broad frequency range, high linearity, low noise figure, and exceptional reliability making this driver amplifier ideal for general purpose applications in wireless infrastructure such as Mobile Basestation Transceivers, Cellular Repeaters, WiMax and WiBro Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), Medical and Test Equipment.

Complete Product Portfolio for ATCA, AMC and µTCA Standards

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics supports AdvancedTCA (ATCA), AdvancedMC (AMC) and MicroTCA (µTCA) PICMG standards with a full complement of products to meet the wide array of applications and markets where these standard configurations will be used. These products include both the fully compliant interconnects that are specified in the PICMG standards, as well as additional connectors that product designers need to customize their solutions for specific markets.

Ultraminiature RF Connectors Save Space

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Don't let the size of RF connectors cramp your design. Tyco Electronics offers a wide assortment of rugged, high-performance coaxial connectors that are up to 50% smaller than traditional SMA and SMB connectors. When space is at a premium, MICRODOT connectors and NANONICS RF connectors supply big performance in a small package.