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Combination jack

13 January, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.carinda.com.au/

Carinda has released a combination RJ/LED/USB magnetics giga jack from CviLux.

GSM modules

13 January, 2005 | Supplied by: Connektron

Epcos has developed a unit that at 30% smaller it claims is the world's smallest GSM front-end module based on LTCC.

Solid-state programmable attenuators

15 December, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.asdtech.com.au/

Trilithic Inc has introduced the Model PA-5127-1 solid-state programmable attenuator which operates from 400 to 2000 MHz. The attenuation range is 0-127 dB in 1 dB steps. The switching speed is 2 µs. The operating supply voltage is 5 V and is controlled with TTL.

Custom RF assemblies

15 December, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.rfindustries.com.au/

JFW Industries is a designer and manufacturer of application specific matrix switches, programmable attenuator assemblies, switch assemblies, manual attenuator assemblies and power divider assemblies. The capability to integrate components such as switches, power dividers, attenuators, amplifiers, diplexers, couplers, isolators, circulators, detectors, dc blocks, bias taps and filters into test systems allows JFW to offer a wide range of solutions to switching and attenuating requirements. With control options such as RS232, GPIB and ethernet, JFW test systems are suitable for a multitude of testing applications and JFW will design a model for the user's specific requirements.

Travelling-wave tube amplifiers

15 December, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.asdtech.com.au/

Empower's 8000 Series travelling-wave tube amplifiers are specifically designed for high frequency, high power systems, component testing or laboratory experimentation and measurement. Customised units can be provided for specialised applications.

Noise attenuating headsets

25 November, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.mobileone.com.au/

Mobile One noise attenuating headsets are manufactured to exacting standards with stringent quality control. They offer: good hearing protection; good sonic performance for both listening and voice; maximum comfort and minimum weight; durability through rugged construction; ease of servicing, including field-replaceable components; and adaptability to almost any electronic communications system.

RF-over-fibre modules

25 November, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.rfindustries.com.au/

RFI has released a range of RF-over-fibre (RF/OF) modules. Typical applications include the remote locating of antennas and repeater amplifier (booster) applications in tunnels, mines and large building complexes.

RF data radio

25 November, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.maxon.com.au/

The SD-160 and SD-170 series of RF data radios are a key component in remote control, monitoring and two-way communication systems. The SD-160 features 2 W of transmit power and the SD-170 features 1-5 W of transmit power, LED status indicator and 16 channels for data or voice communication. High level audio quality makes them suitable for golf course and emergency call boxes.

Wireless sensors: a new computing era

11 November, 2004 | Supplied by: Intel Australia Pty Ltd

Soon you will begin to hear about wireless sensor networks used everywhere in Asia, from farms to factories. What are they?

Dispatch Software

05 November, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.kenwood.com.au/

The new Kenwood Dispatch Software was developed especially for the customers who require 21st century technology to manage their fleets but due to high overheads and ongoings do not require software and hardware that is in some cases three times the cost.

Ultra-broadband downconverters

26 October, 2004 | Supplied by: http://www.asdtech.com.au/

The DC-0.8/18-70/140/160 and DC-0.5/20-70/140/160-SP are high performance ultra-broadband 2 Hz steps agile downconverters. These downconverters accept RF signals from 0.8-18 GHz and 0.5-20 GHz, respectively, and provide one selectable IF output of either 70, 140 or 160 MHz and one L-band output at 1200 MHz.