Rutronik distributes the MEG-Array connectors from FCI featuring 28Gbps for use in next-generation pluggable optical transceivers.

The FCI MEG-Array® connectors are designed to meet the needs of high speed, high density applications such as telecom, datacom and instrumentation. They provide a legacy electrical interface to PAROLI, SNAP-12, POP4, PPOD embedded optical modules and 300 pin MSA transponders. The 28 Gbps high-speed links through 4mm stack height connectors meet/exceed the requirements of the OIF Reach specification (CEI-28G-SR) for insertion loss (IL), insertion loss deviation (ILD), return loss (RL) and integrated cross-talk noise (ICN). In addition, eye patterns, bit-error rate (BER) and bathtub curve (BTC) simulations demonstrate full 28 Gbps performance without signal conditioning.

FCI’s connectors come with a combination of multiple stack heights (4mm to 14mm) and sizes (81 signals to 528 signals) to ensure design flexibility. A BGA (ball grid array) attachment supports low cost, standard SMT assembly processes.

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Rutronik announces new WiseMote™ Wi-Fi devices from Redpine Signals for RTLS and sensor network applications operating in 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, providing enterprise security and improved battery life.

The WiseMote™ WM1-20 (2.4 GHz) and WM1-50 (2.4/5 GHz) 802.11n from Redpine Signals work with any third-party hardware and software RTLS infrastructure. Their advanced features include enterprise security and single stream 802.11n, therefore making them ideal for deployment in enterprise environments. Operation in the 5 GHz band provides for close adherence to designed battery life compared to crowded 2.4 GHz channels.

The devices can be programmed to operate in a variety of modes, supporting multiple location tracking and update mechanisms. In Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) mode, they offer Cisco CCX compliant beaconing with configurable patterns, telemetry and alarm notifications. In Wi-Fi associated mode, they periodically connect to access points, communicating sensor and channel data to a server. In other beaconing modes, the devices support standard Wi-Fi clients with simple tag identification software to locate and identify assets.

Additionally, Redpine’s WM0 tag configurator and chokepoint device with low frequency excitation circuitry and an automated wireless configuration solution can be used to create a complete hardware and software infrastructure that enables third-party RTLS solution development.

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With the new generation of Oslon SSL LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Rutronik presents a particularly temperature stable light source. The LED provides a luminous flux of typically 98lm in warm white (3,000K), with an operating current of 350mA at an application temperature of 85°C in the chip. With its typical luminous efficacy of 96lm/W it is among the most efficient 1 mm²-Chip-LEDs presently to be found on the market.

The combination of higher luminous flux and reduced forward voltage of 3.1 V of the new Oslon SSL equals an efficiency increase of approximately 25%, when compared with the previous generation. For manufacturers of lighting solutions, this makes luminaire development much easier: a smaller number of LEDs attains the same luminous flux, as well as the same efficiency as before. The higher temperature stability of its luminous flux, even when operating under “hot” application conditions, significantly simplifies thermal management.

The new Osram Oslon SSL LEDs are available in the light color “warm white” (3,000K), suitable for interior lighting (type EC), for instance in downlights, as well as in “cold white” (5,000K), for use in exterior lighting (type PC). As with the previous products of the Osram Oslon SSL-range, also the new arrivals are available in the small component size of 3mm x 3mm and offer two different lenses.

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With the new PS9402 Rutronik offers the first intelligent IGBT (integrated insulated gate bipolar transistor) drive optocoupler with integrated IGBT protection functions from Renesas. The PS9402 comprises a gallium-aluminum-arsenide (GaAlAs) LED as the light emitting element and a light receiving IC. It is designed to drive IGBTs used in inverter devices for purposes such as motor control or solar power conversion.

The PS9402 simplifies system design and contributes to greater compactness by integrating the protection circuit that previously had to be added as an external component. The integrated IGBT protection circuit providing functionality such as under voltage lock out protection with hysteresis, desaturation detection and soft turn-off function, fault feedback and auto-reset function and an Active Miller clamp circuit. Its 16-pin SOP package has 8mm outer creepage distance and 8mm air distance. Other key features of the IGBT drive optocoupler are an output currents of 2.5A (max) and 2A (min), high Speed switching (tpHL , tpLH ≤ 200 ns), reduced supply current of 3mA (max), high common mode rejection (CMR) of 25kV/μs (min) and an extended operating temperature range of -40 to 110 degC.

It is conform with the safety standards UL, CSA, DIN-EN 60747-5-2 (VDE 0884 part 2) and is compatible to ACPL-332J.

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Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH and Super Micro Computer, Inc. have agreed that Rutronik will distribute Supermicro products in Europe. This includes Supermicro’s complete portfolio of servers, workstations, blades, and storage, networking and embedded solutions. This expands its portfolio of Rutronik embedded systems for the industrial market.

“Supermicro is well known as a provider of high performance, high efficiency Server Building Block Solutions. Supermicro is expanding its portfolio to provide embedded solutions for the Industrial Automation and Controls Markets with the extended life support. Supermicro products complement our products perfectly,” said Mario Klug, Product Sales Manager Storage, Displays & Boards at Rutronik.

“We welcome Rutronik as our new partner in Europe. Working together we will expand our reach across the region in the Embedded Server and Industrial PC markets and complement their existing line of Supermicro products. Our customers will benefit from Rutronik’s extensive technical expertise, service and support targeted to the industrial market,” said Perry Hayes, President, Supermicro, Netherlands BV.

Supermicro Workstations and HPC Solutions
The new dual-CPU, 4 super GPU workstations Supermicro have a storage capacity of up to 288GB of RAM and 1792 GPU cores that allow a performance of 4.12 teraflops. They support Intel® Xeon®, and the second-generation Core™ processors and NVIDIA Quadro® GPUs and TeslaTM. This makes them ideal for use in research and development, CAD / CAM / CAE applications and 3D modelling.

The High Performance Computing (HPC) solutions from Supermicro Twin combine architecture with digital switching power supplies. The wide range of WIO / WIO + motherboard meets the industry standard, thanks to the great flexibility requirements of many applications. The GPU 1U/2U SuperServers®, Twin Architecture and SuperBlade® systems offer the highest density and performance. Solid and extendable systems are 3U, 4U (SYS-7047A-6) and workstation / tower configurations. The server boards and chassis combined with a super high-efficiency power supplies are the basis of Server Building Block Solutions® from Supermicro. They allow maximum flexibility and performance for configuration of application-specific solutions.

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The innovative illumotion multi-sense system, available from Rutronik as of now, provides an experience of a very special kind. This technically thought-through combination of animated images, high-definition displays and a brilliant multi-channel audio experience opens up the senses. With a affordable expenditure of effort and money it is possible to set virtually any scene and achieve extraordinary effects. Visual experiences can be perfectly enhanced and intensified by means of individually configurable sound and light effects as well as other sensory input such as scents, cooling/warming and the movement of the wind. For instance, synchronised LED lighting considerably reinforces the impression. The scene to be set can very easily be modified according to the desired environment. “This function – the synchronous rendering combined with additional control options – represents an absolute innovation in an affordable range,” points out Nikolai Schnarz, Product Sales Manager at Rutronik. The virtual all-round experience is designed for use in a wide range of settings, from wellness areas and saunas via light and colour therapy practices, doctors’ surgeries, deceleration rooms and hospitals right through to hotels, offices, event gastronomy and so on – our customers can live out their creativity to the full.

The basic components of the multi-sense illumotion system are a theme package, multi-channel audio technology, hardware for the base and control units as well as high-resolution displays, optional LED lighting / sound system and the control unit for all elements. Preconfigured theme packages can be selected from the so-called ‘multi-sense areas’: panorama, ambience, aquaria or art gallery. The 4K technology involved gives viewers a live experience as if they were actually somewhere else. To display the themes, illumotion relies on robust full-HD industrial screens. Using a sophisticated splitting technique the 4K themes are transferred to the displays in synchronised image sections. The customers have a wide range of options to configure their fantasy worlds, such as the number and size of the displays and their placement in the space available, e.g. as a panorama set on the ceiling for an open sky view, as a virtual window or landscape set for breathtaking panoramic scenes, sets in portrait orientation or single displays for static themes. There are no limits to the imagination.

The customers can also select a suitable frame for the view in question from a range of options: There are easily interchangeable front display panels (either square or with a porthole effect), as well as an illuminated tank with real, bubbling water to enhance the impression of an aquarium.
The base unit is fully programmed for lighting, sound and audio. This is the ‘player’ for the themes stored on flashcards. It controls the displays and coordinates them using RFID technology. The autonomous solid-state system (a not PC-based operating system) is immune to both viruses and crashes – and it is almost impossible to operate it incorrectly. As an option, control via WLAN and iPad or iPhone is possible.

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With a complete new range of device connectors according to IEC-320 from K+B, Rutronik offers power supply connectors with an integrated over-voltage protection. It protects reliably against voltage spikes caused by strokes of lightning or power fluctuations.

The new connectors are all equipped with two fuses and as an option can be ordered with a voltage selector. Additionally there is the option to have a one or two pole power switch integrated. On the connection side plug contacts according to DIN 46244 or alternatively pins are available. Installation is time-saving. They snap easily with standard versions offering four different panel thicknesses. The new connectors fit exactly into the same mounting clips as the versions without surge protection. An upgrade is possible at any time without much effort.

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The new UR-50BD image data recorder from TEAC records lossless images and videos in high definition (HD) quality. This makes it ideal for all medical imaging processes such as ultrasounds, X-rays, endoscopies or video recordings used to aid in operations. Its broad compatibility permits storage and playback on many devices or media. The TEAC UR-50BD is now available from Rutronik.

Not only does the UR-50BD support all NTSC/PAL formats but also all HD video and audio formats. This makes it completely compatible with almost all medical imaging procedures used to create recordings. The stills or moving images created can be saved directly in real time onto removable media including the most widely used and cheapest media DVDs, USB sticks and Blu-ray discs.

DVI and HDMI interfaces are available for high-definition data archiving. The USB port on the front of the recorder allows for the convenient connection of USB sticks and hard disks. The stand-alone device has an integrated 100 GB HDD hard disk on which backup copies can be stored. CD, DVD and Blu-ray players as well as conventional PCs can be used to replay the recordings. The device is operated via RS-232C and USB.

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The Oslon Square, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors’ new LED, offers a wide range of possible uses, including designer luminaires for the home or office, retrofits and street lights.
The LED is available in many different versions with different color temperatures. It can be operated with different currents, making it extremely versatile. Its reflective package makes even better use of the light and increases system efficiency in all versions. The Oslon Square is available at distributor Rutronik now.

The Oslon Square measures only 3mm x 3 mm, has a low thermal resistance of 4K/W to 3.8 K/W and is accommodated in a robust package which is suitable for outdoor use. The LED chip is enclosed by a reflective package that reflects light emitted at the side or at the back so that this light is usable. The Oslon Square EC is suitable for indoor applications in which a high quality of light is needed, for example in offices. With a color temperature of 3000K it provides a warm white light and also offers high color stability over a wide viewing angle (120°). The CRI is at least 80.
If the lighting needs to be particularly uniform a “fine-bin” order can be placed for this LED. At an operating current of 700mA it achieves an efficiency of above 90lm/W and a luminous flux of 200lm and more. At 350mA its efficiency passes the 100lm/W mark. The EC version is also suitable for retrofits. Thanks to its small dimensions it can be closely clustered and, like all the LEDs in this series, it benefits from its reflective package, both individually and within a system.

The Oslon Square PC and UW are designed for outdoor applications, i.e. in street lighting. They can be operated on currents of 200mA to 1.5A, making them interesting for other applications such as downlights and spotlights. The LEDs produce a neutral white to cold white light with color temperatures of 4000K and 6000K. And at 130lm/W from 350mA they are even more efficient than the warm white version. With a CRI of at least 70 (4000K) and 65 (6000K) these LEDs combine good quality of light with high efficiency.

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RF Digital’s patent pending RFDANT is a full 2.4GHz ISM radio transceiver including the patent pending RFDP8 protocol, completely built into an antenna form factor. This allows the entire radio transceiver to be outside of the product. Only the power and signal cable will extend into the product enclosure, where they are connected to the PCB with a simple 1.5mm SMT or through-hole connector. The RFD21742 RFDANT is CE / ETSI tested compliant, the RFD21743 is CE / ETSI and FCC approved and certified. Both RFDANTs are available now at distributor Rutronik.

The RFDANT’s special design enables it to reach an amazing 600m range while remaining an Ultra Low Power device able to run off of a coin cell battery for years. It is suitable for mounting to virtually any type of end- product, regardless if the enclosure is plastic, metal, glass or any other material.
The entire radio transceiver is mounted inside the antenna enclosure, so it does not take any space inside the product enclosure and can be used as a wireless retrofit for nearly any product. Besides, there is no loss of RF power to the antenna from the module, which results in the most effective power transfer ratio possible, providing lowest power consumption possible to achieve a specific range. The radio being inside of the antenna and outside of the enclosure allows for more room inside of the enclosure.
Above that, there are nearly no interferences with the electronics inside of the enclosures resulting in better range and performance of the wireless system. The actual effective antenna is pushed away from the enclosure, which reduces the effect of holding the enclosure, therefore improving the performance, range and predictability of the wireless system.

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