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Servoamp's solderless header permits customization.

The Model 4212 servoamplifier comes with a 40-pin internal header that accepts plug-in resistors and capacitors to tailor the unit for motor and load combinations. The header requires no soldering to set the operating mode, current limits, or inductance. The Model 4212 operates from a single-polarity 22 to 125V-dc supply and delivers a continuous output of ±6A, ±12A pk. A switching frequency of 25 kHz with a 3-kHz bandwidth enables the unit to drive servo motors having inductance values from 200 µH to 40 mH. The Model 4212 costs $170 (OEM). Copley Controls Corp, Westwood, MA. (617) 329-8200.


10-MHz crystal oscillator for high-density packaging.

The type N26S oven-controlled crystal oscillator comes in a package measuring 2×2×1 in. The device generates at least 7 dBm into 50[ohm] at 1 to 10 MHz. Harmonics are <–20 dBc. Temperature stability is ±0.05 ppm max over a temperature range of 0 to 50°C. Aging is to within ±0.01 ppm/day max. The device operates from a 15V-dc supply and costs $89.90 (1000). Bliley Electric Co, Erie, PA. (814) 838-3571.


Clock oscillator's low profile suits PCMCIA cards.

With a package height of just 1.8 mm, the K50 series of crystal clock oscillators meets the tight board-height limitation of Type I and II PCMCIA specifications. The surface-mount clocks are hermetically sealed in ultraminiature ceramic packages with a welded metal cap. The series, which includes a 3.3V device, covers frequencies from 8 to 68 MHz with a stability to 50 ppm. Units have a load rating of 15 or 50 pF, depending on the frequency. The K50 oscillators typically cost $5, depending on frequency and type (1000). AVX Corp, Myrtle Beach, SC. (803) 448-9411.


High-power GaAs FETs cover 6.4 to 7.2 GHz.

Internally matched GaAs FETs work in solid-state power amplifiers for 6.4- to 7.2-GHz, C-band satellite earth-station and microwave point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communications transmitters. The three devices in the IM6472 series deliver a typical power output of 36.5 dBm (4.5W), 39.5 dBm (9W), and 42.5 dBm (18W) with respective power-added efficiencies of 42, 40, and 38%. Typical third-order intermodulation for all three devices is –45 dBc. Unit prices for the 4.5, 9, and 18W devices are $194, $366, and $720, respectively. Hewlett-Packard Co, Santa Clara, CA. (800) 537-7715.


GaAs two-stage driver amp fits cellular/cordless phones.

Joining a line of RF GaAs ICs, the MRFIC0904 two-stage driver amplifier works in class-AB operation in applications requiring 800 MHz to 1 GHz. The device uses depletion-mode GaAs MESFETs to perform at high efficiency from battery voltages of 3.6 and 4.8V. Suitable for a variety of cellular and cordless telephones, the MRFIC0904 comes in a plastic surface-mount package and costs $4.72 (low volume). Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector, Phoenix, AZ. (602) 413-4730.


Synchro amplifier delivers 15 VA of output power.

A reference-powered synchro/resolver amplifier with a 15-VA output comes in a package that you can bolt to the chassis or bulkhead of airborne equipment. The Model 175A400 operates directly from either 26 or 115V, 60- or 400-Hz reference power. Units come with pulsating power supplies, and inputs and outputs are transformer-coupled. You can use the amplifier for buffering roll, pitch, or heading signals. Accuracy is to within ±3 arc minutes for driving passive loads, such as control transformers and control differential transmitters. The Model 175A400 costs $1495. Control Sciences Inc, Chatsworth, CA. (818) 709-5510.


Low-frequency voltage amplifier is programmable.

Operating at frequencies as high as 100 kHz, the DLPVA voltage amplifier lets you adjust the gain from 20 to 80 dB. Frequency can be 1 or 100 kHz. You can also select offset voltages and coupling type. You set the amplifier's parameters by switches on the housing or remotely using a TTL signal. Laser Components GmbH, 82140 Olching, Germany. +49-8142-28640.


Dual-output VCO is load-insensitive.

This connectorized VCO offers 685- to 1025-MHz linear tuning and a typical power output of 8 dBm. The dual output of the Model ZOS-1025 includes well-isolated ports (50 dB typ), and frequency settings are virtually independent of the load. Phase noise is –dBc/Hz at a 10-kHz offset. The ZOS-1025 costs $119.95. Mini-Circuits, Brooklyn, NY. (718) 934-4500.


Differential line receiver improves twisted-pair transmissions.

The EL2142C differential line receiver increases the distance and rate of data transmissions by accurately amplifying small differential signals in the presence of noise commonly found in transmission systems using twisted-pair wiring. With the EL2140C and EL2141C line drivers, the EL2142C forms a high-speed data transceiver capable of reliable communications at 5× the typical transceiver distance at speeds >100 Mbps. The device operates from a single or split 5V supply, dissipating 55 mW. Packaging options include eight-pin DIP and SO configurations. Prices start at $2.79 (1000). Elantec Inc, Milpitas, CA. (408) 945-1323.



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