Power entry module for detachable power systems

The series is equipped with multiple functions, including IEC appliance inlet C14 and switch, specifically with or without fuseholder

The power entry module series DC11, DC12, DC21, DC22, DD11, DD12, DD21, DD22, KM and KMF from Schurter are said to be suitable for nearly any application using detachable power.

The series is equipped with multiple functions, including IEC appliance inlet C14 and switch, with or without fuseholder and EMC line filter.

Panasonic developing handheld games console

Panasonic is to return to the videogame business it abandoned more than a decade ago with a new handheld game system, Dow Jones Newswires have reported.

Panasonic is to return to the videogame business it abandoned more than a decade ago with a new handheld game system, a report said on Thursday.

The new device will aim to challenge traditional console makers Nintendo and Sony and a growing set of smartphones and tablet computers that play games, Dow Jones Newswires reported.

A look at new Android cell phones

Google's Android operating system has come a long way in the past year.

A year ago, you had two choices if you wanted an Android smart phone, and both were offered only by T-Mobile. Since then, the Android ecosystem has exploded with options. Every major U.S. carrier now offers Android phones, and they come with a variety of features and in various shapes, sizes and prices.

I've been testing some of the latest -- Samsung's Epic 4G, Motorola's Droid 2 and Motorola's Charm. All share the same basic Android OS and some core features, but each is likely to appeal to different audiences.

Logitech unveils Google TV boxes

Swiss technology firm Logitech has unveiled the first "Google TV" boxes, touted as merging online content and traditional television offerings.
Logitech has unveiled the first "Google TV" boxes touted as merging online content and traditional television offerings.


Logitech Revue boxes were priced at 300 dollars (US) each and will be available in the United States by the end of October, according to the Swiss company specializing in keyboards, webcams and other peripherals for computers.

Verizon iPhone in Q1 not a rumor any longer

oday the Wall Street Journal changed a few things in its Verizon iPhone story from yesterday. Unnamed sources are now stating that Verizon Wireless will be selling a CDMA version of the Apple iPhone next year.

WSJ has stated that Apple's plans are to start mass production of the new CDMA.....

3-D TV sets still viewed skeptically by many

While most TV buyers are still reluctant to dip into 3-D, David Cullers took the plunge in April, spending about $3,000 for a 55-inch Samsung LED LCD, with a 3-D Blu-ray player

The Dallas resident is also gaming in 3-D with his PlayStation 3 console. And he's loving every minute of it."I've been blown away how good the quality was for gaming," Cullers said.

Temperature sensor monitors ASICs, FPGAs and CPUs

The MAX6581, a +/-1C accurate, eight-channel temperature sensor, has seven remote sensing channels to monitor ASICs, FPGAs, CPUs and boards with multiple hot spots.

Each remote channel includes series resistance cancellation and beta compensation  for best accuracy.

Because the MAX6581 contains eight channels of temperature sensing, but requires only a single I2C address for these eight channels, it reduces board area and overall system cost.