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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Point-Of-Sale Solutions from Microchip Microchip’s magnetic card reader and smart-card reader solution – along with Bluetooth connectivity products – offer everything a customer needs in the Point of Sale market. The magnetic card reader is USBpowered and reads track 1, 2 and 3 ISO/IEC-7811 cards (also known as the “Frequency/Double Frequency” or F2F encoding standard). It recognises both forward and reverse swipes at speeds ranging from 60ms to two seconds. Based on the dsPIC family of microcontrollers, they offer low cost and high performance with analog integration. The PIC24-series-based solution includes a wake-up on swipe feature, for low-power applications. The PIC24 XLP offers the lowest current consumption, with sleep currents (IPD) as low as 20µA. For more information, please visit www.microchip. com/mPOSdemo The SEC1210 device family addresses the smart card applications by supporting Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class AB smart cards for single and dual slot readers. The SEC1210 is fully compliant with ISO/IEC7816, EMV and PC/SC and supports T=0 and T=1 protocols in TPDU mode. For PC applications, the SEC1210 family features USB CCID class device support and for non-PC environments, it supports a UART interface. Contact: Microchip Technology Australia Tel: (02) 9868 6733 Web: www.microchip.com How to choose a PCB Manufacturer PCBCart recently sent out a questionnaire to PCB designers and electronics manufacturers on what to look for in a PCB service supplier. The collated results were: Manufacturing Capabilities Pre-check manufacturers’ capabilities on PCB fabrication; make sure they fulfill your design requirements on board materials, specifications, and lead time. Quality-guaranteed Production Choose suppliers which have advanced manufacturing facilities and follow the industry’s highest standards for quality and delivery. One of the most straightforward ways would be to ask for their certifications. Excellent Support Work with manufacturers who respect your work and are ready to turn your ideas into reality. You can evaluate from these aspects: Can they give quick and precise quotation for your project? Will they review your design and check for mistakes before production? Are they communicating and solving problems in time? Is there any inspection processes before delivery? Cost-effective It’s time to abandon the thought of getting cheap PCBs. The last thing you want is to see is a brilliant design failing due to a lowperformance PCB. Contact: As long as manufac- PCBCART turers offer reasonably Floor 3rd/4th, Building #1, NO.163 competitive price on Wu Chang Road, Yu Hang District, Hangzhou, good quality services, China 310023 you can give it a try. Tel: +86 571 87013819 Web: www.pcbcart.com siliconchip.com.au News from Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse! Clear your schedule from Thursday 7th until Saturday 9th April and take full advantage of all the fantastic savings & deals on offer throughout our entire range of products. Everything is on sale! You won’t pay retail price for any machines, tools or accessories, so head down to your nearest Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse and be first in line for that machine you’ve always had your eye on, or that tool that will simply make your next project easier to complete. We stock a huge range of metal and wood working machinery: hand tools, measuring equipment, fabrication equipment, welders and accessories, lifting & handling equipment and plenty more. Our range covers everything from engineering, manufacturing, workshops and automotive to the avid DIY or backyard-project enthusiast looking to deck out their home garage or shed. If you’re not sure which machine, tool or accessory would best suit your needs, our trained and professional sales team can guide you through our range and help you select the right product without the stress or hassle – simply call or visit your nearest store. For a sneak preview of some of the deals and savings you can expect during our 3 Day Sale, see our advertisement on pages 2-3 in this issue of SILICON CHIP, or find us online at machineryhouse. com.au for more details. But wait, there’s more! Visit your local Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse during our 3 Day Sale and enjoy a complimentary sausage sizzle – it’s on us! It’s the perfect way to recharge while you’re browsing our extensive range. April 2016  53