Nuts & Volts - September 2004

New Product News

THE NEW BLUETOOTH OEM

PROMI-ESD-02 is an OEM board type of the Promi-SD, Class 2 Bluetooth version. This unit is easy to use and can be embedded in applications, including virtually any type of machinery that requires a wireless, serial communication link. It is long range, easy to install, low cost, and provides point-to-point connection without RS232 cables. Additional features include:

• Class 2 output power: 2.5 mW ( 4 dBm)

• 3. 3 VDC power supply

• Integrated antenna on the board with setup software and manual on CD

• Output interface UART

• Compliant Bluetooth spec. v 1.12

• Transmission power class 2 (max. 4 dBm)

• Dimensions 18 x 20 mm

For more information, contact:

LEMOS INTERNATIONAL CO., INC. 1305 Post Rd. #305 Fairfield, CT 06824 Email: sales@lemosint.com Web: www.lemosint.com Circle #97 on the Reader Service Card.

LANDMARK LR SERIES EXPANDS TO EUROPEAN FREQUENCIES

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Linx announces the newest member of the LR

Receiver Series of RF modules. The 433

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MHz LR receiver interfaces to virtually any data source, including microcontrollers and decoder chips, making them ideal for applications such as remote control, keyless entry, and periodic data transfer. Capable of operating at distances in excess of 3,000 feet, LR receivers deliver 5-10 times greater range than previous solutions. They are also the lowest in cost of any Linx receiver product.

The modules operate over a 2.7-5.2 VDC range and feature low power consumption, wide operational temperature range, adjustable transmitter power, and a receiver sensitivity in excess of -115 dBm. A precision, crystal-locked PLL architecture allows for transparent data trans-

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fer at rates of up to 10 kbps. No external components are required (except an antenna), allowing for easy design integration — even by engineers without previous RF experience.

LR series modules are designed for regulatory compliance and interference immunity and are available in frequencies suitable for both domestic and export wireless applications. The modules are housed in a tiny SMD package that is footprint compatible with the popular Linx LC-S receiver, allowing existing customers an instant path to improved range and lower cost.

433 MHz LR receivers are in production and priced at approximately $6.78 in volume production quantities.

For more information, contact:

LINX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 575 SE Ashley Pl. Grants Pass, OR 97526 Tel: 800-736-6677 Web: www.linxtechnologies.com Circle #100 on the Reader Service Card.

LATEST GEN/CMOS CAMERA

SUPERCIRCUITS of Liberty Hill, TX has released the new PC300

camera series, which incorporates the latest layered CMOS imaging technology.

The PC300 series cameras produce 280 lines of resolution and a low light rating of 1 lux.

The PC300 series cameras are available with two different lens options, a micro lens measuring 0.5 inches in diameter offering a 35 degree field of view and a covert pinhole lens option. The covert pinhole lens needs only a 1/16” inch unobstructed opening to obtain a 25 degree field of view. The PC300 series is also flexible when it comes to power. It can operate between 7 to 14 volts and draws less than 10 milliamps.

The combined performance of this camera makes it great for a variety of scientific, robotic, and security applications. The PC300 series is being introduced at a ground-breaking low price of $11.95, making it within reach for many applications.