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Hot Off The Press New 1GHz SAW Clock Oscillator Crystek Crystals has announced the release of a 1GHz SAW Clock Oscillator (CCSO). Crystek designed the module using FR5 PCB and SAW (surface acoustic wave) crystal technology to provide a low noise, low jitter performance with true SineWave output. The resulting oscillator features -142dBc/Hz phase noise at 10KHz offset. Applications include: system clock for network clock generator/synchronizer; clock for DDS; test and measurement; avionics; point-to-point radios; and multi-point radios. For more information visit www.crystek.com. Lightning Simulators and Testing Aircraft safety is paramount during any weather conditions, including thubder storms, and can not be guaranteed without passing tests for indiect and direct strike. The direct effect of a lightning strike is critical to flight safety and must be simulated. Faraday cage protection against a lightning strike is no longer maintained in the modern aircraft fuselage because of increasing use if carbon fiber instead of metal. EMCC Dr. Rasek performs EMC and Lightning tests and also offers Lightning Simulators for sale. For more information visit www.emcc.de. New LaserPro™ Probe Measures from 10 kHz to 1 GHz ETS-Lindgren has announced a new LaserPro™ Field Probe for E-field measurements between 10 kHz and 1 GHz. Features include auto-ranging, a dynamic range of 2.0 – 800 V/m, and a small physical profile for minimal field perturbation with improved isotropy. ETS-Lindgren’s newest broadband probe is available in two versions for user convenience; laser-powered and rechargeable battery powered. Model HI-6122 is the laser-powered probe and Model HI-6022 is the battery powered probe supplied with rechargeable NiMH batteries. A2LA calibration and a three-year warranty are provided with either probe. For more information visit www.ets-lindgren.com/HI-6122 or www.ets-lindgren.com/HI-6022. SD-card Connectors Meet Automotive Application Requirements FCI, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect systems, has introduced an SD memory connector ideal for use in connecting removable storage devices into automotive multimedia systems. The newly introduced connector range fully comply with typical automotive application requirements in terms of temperature range and number of mating cycles. “More and more often consumers are utilizing MP3 music players or handheld GPS systems, and carmakers are facilitating this trend by designing vehicles that will connect with these devices,” said Sally Luo, Product Manager at FCI. For more information visit www.fci.com/basics. High-Performance WiMax Antennas Available for 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz Frequency Bands Laird Technologies, Inc. has announced its suite of Dual Slant 45 WiMax Base Station Antennas. There are several product options available that operate across the 2.5 GHz frequency band and the 3.5 GHz frequency band. All of these high-performance WiMax antennas are small in size, offer consistent and reliable performance, and are designed to be fully compliant with ETSI pattern specifications. There are four dual slant 45 antennas available: 2.5 GHz 65-degree, 2.5 GHz 90-degree, a 3.5 GHz 65-degree, and 3.5 GHz 90-degree. These antennas offer a highly predictable pattern and consistent performance that will be appreciated by operators deploying WiMax mobile and fixed networks. The antennas include a rugged tilt-mount hardware kit that is convenient and cost effective. For more information visit www.lairdtech.com. Send your press releases for editorial consideration to press@conformity.com. Product News Custom Quick Turn U.FL Equivalent IPX Series Cable Assemblies Lighthorse Technologies Inc. announced its IPX series connector and cable assemblies. The micro-miniature IPX connector is 100% form, fit, and function compatible with all U.FL Hirose series interfaces. The IPX series connector’s growing popularity lies in its extremely small size, making it ideal for a variety of space critical applications. Operating up to 6GHz, the low profile (2.5mm) IPX series has a 3mm square PCB footprint. Typical applications of the IPX series include a variety of wireless technology systems such as GPS, wireless routers, Bluetooth, MIMO, RFID,WiMAX, iBurst, UWB, and Zigbee. For more information visit www.rfconnector.com/ ipx-connectors.php. X static™ Voltage Switchable Dielectric Material Coming to Market Oak-Mitsui Technologies, LLC (a subsidiary of Mitsui Kinzoku of Japan) and Shocking Technologies have signed a letter of intent to work together to bring Shocking’s X static™ Voltage Switchable dielectric material to market, including Sanmina-SCI eESD™ technology. Shocking and its partner, Sanmina-SCI, have demonstrated 30,000 Volt protection levels in memory devices utilizing embedded ESD (eESD™). The voltage switchable polymer technology provides a less than 25 micron thick layer in printed circuit boards that protects 100% of the IO’s on the board when designed and optimized with eESD™. The material is especially well suited for cell phones and other handheld devices, where it not only improves reliability but decreases cost and saves space. Shocking anticipates that the material will be available in sample quantities in the third quarter of 2008 and in full production quantities later this year. For more information e-mail info@shockingtech.com. Isolated DC-DC Converters for Industrial Applications TDK Corporation has announced that it has developed a new series of isolated DC-DC converters for industrial applications. The CC-P-E Series is comprised of 64 products rated for 15W or 30W, with mass production under the TDK-Lambda brand name to begin in Japan this July. TDK developed this series to meet the evolving needs of industrial equipment markets, such as factory automation systems, computers and various communications devices. The use of TDK’s proprietary low-loss ferrite core material ensures high efficiency of operation. This new series supports the trend towards increased current consumption of circuit boards, while on the other hand there is a need for electronic components to be mounted on smaller surfaces and to provide further improved functionality and performance. For more information visit www.tdk.com. Variable Finger Snap-on EMI/RFI Shielding Gaskets Offer Improved Attenuation Tech-Etch continues to support the EMI/ RFI shielding gasket market with the “V” Series of Variable Finger Snap-on BeCu gaskets. By reducing the number of full Snap-on fingers on a strip, the shielding effectiveness of the “V” series is increased. EMI/RFI shielding effectiveness is up to 100db attenuation. Each gasket is offered in five different finger, or slot, patterns and snap-on mounting provides fast, secure installation with high durability. The “V” Series is ideal for bi-directional applications, requires only a low closing force and closes gaps as small as .02”. These Variable Snap-on gaskets are in stock for immediate delivery and free samples are available. For more information visit www.tech-etch.com. JUnE 2008 Conformity 77 http://www.crystek.com http://www.rfconnector.com/ipx-connectors.php http://www.rfconnector.com/ipx-connectors.php http://www.emcc.de http://www.ets-lindgren.com/HI-6122 http://www.ets-lindgren.com/HI-6022 http://www.fci.com/basics http://www.tdk.com http://www.lairdtech.com http://www.tech-etch.com

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Conformity - June 2008 Contents Editor's Note 700 MHz Auction Raises a Record $20 Billion FCC Modifies PCS and AWS Power Limit Rules for Broadband Wireless Commission Designates Spectrum Test Bed FCC Releases Report on Wireless Competition Commission Proposes $5 Million Fine for Slamming Using EDX for Non-Destructive Detection of Lead in Consumer Products ESD Open Forum Challenges in Testing - Improving Election Security and Accuracy Part 1 Challenges in Testing - Human Body Model: The Hidden Challenges High-Speed Signal Integrity Considerations for ESD Components Focus On...EMC Components Buyer's Guide FCC Levies $2.6 Million Fine for Junk Faxes FDA Updates Guidance on its Product Review Process EU Issues Updated Energy Star Regulations EU Repeals Directive on Veterinary Electro-Medical Equipment New Product Announcements Updated Standards List for the EU's PPE Directive CPSC Announces New Effort to Keep Out Hazardous Products CPSC Actions in the News IEC Standards Update UL Standards Update Product Reviews Telcordia Standards Update From Our "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" Department Looking Back: Items from Past Issues of Conformity Advertisers

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