Future Technology Devices International Limited has announced the availability of multiport variants of its USB-powered USB-COM-PLUS family of communication modules. These are available in RS232 (EIA-232), RS422 (EIA-422), or RS485 (EIA-485) versions. The USB-COM232 modules provide dual or quad port options and the USB-COM422 and USB-COM485 modules provide dual port capability and differential and multipoint differential interfaces. For more information, contact Daniel McCaffrey, tel +44 141 429 2777; fax +44 141 429 2758; e-mail sales@ftdichip.com; or see www.ftdichip.com.
Highland Technology has introduced the Model P730 high-speed, multipurpose digital fan-out buffer. Housed in an anodized aluminium enclosure, the P730 features two input banks that are user-routable to two output banks, each consisting of four buffered electrical outputs. Input and output levels are independently adjustable enabling compatibility with CMOS, TTL, LVDS, NECL, PECL, NIM and sine wave systems. Fibre-optic inputs are optionally available. For further details, tel +1 415 551 1700; fax +1 415 551 5129; e-mail info@highlandtechnology.com; or visit www.highlandtechnology.com.
Keithley Instruments Inc has upgraded its RF Vector Signal Generator line with new capabilities that reduce signal generation times and enhance signal quality. The Model 2920A provides signal generation bandwidth options up to 80 MHz with a frequency range of either 10 MHz – 4 GHz or 10 MHz – 6 GHz. The Model 2920A is optimized for calibrating and testing components, such as amplifiers, filters and wireless receivers thoroughly over their full range of performance at exceptional speed. For more information, tel +49 89 84 93 07 40; e-mail info@keithley.de; or see www.keithley.com.
Unitemp has manufactured the LC500, a new low-cost, high-quality temperature chamber for testing and monitoring semiconductors, with a low power consumption of 13 A. It has a temperature range of –20 °C – 80 °C with an accuracy of ±1 degree with heat dissipation of 350 W continuous. Constructed from stainless steel grade 430, the cabinet measures 1350 _times_ 553 _times_ 650 cm internally and 2050 _times_ 750 _times_ 793 cm externally. An easily operated control panel is incorporated above the door at eye level. For further details, contact Paul Brown, tel +44 1628 850 611; or e-mail paul@unitemp.co.uk.
ZTEC Instruments has announced the new Extensible Display Manager (EDM) and Motif Editor and Display Manager (MEDM) control and display panels for their Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS) digital oscilloscopes. These panels can be used to control all instrument functions and monitor acquired waveforms in real time. The instruments are accessed via LAN/Ethernet For more information, tel +1 866 342 0132; or visit www.ztecinstruments.com.