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PRODUCT SHOWCASE 300MHz–3.8GHz Software Defined Radio Nuand, of Rochester, New York, have appointed Silvertone Electronics of Wagga Wagga, NSW as a distributor of their bladeRF line of products. These fully bus-powered USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Software Defined Radios measure just 125mm x 87mm. Independent RX/TX programmability with 12bit 40MSPS quadrature sampling makes them capable of achieving full-duplex 28MHz channels, the on-board 200MHz ARM9 with 512KB embedded SRAM (JTAG port available) gives extraordinary flexibility. They are 2x2 MIMO configurable with SMB cable, expandable up to 4x4 and have modular expansion for PCBCART enables your innovation from concept to reality PCBCART, an exclusive custom PCB fabrication and assembly service provider from China, is becoming a key supplier for worldwide design engineers and experts from Industry’s high-end equipment manufacturers and Maker community. With expertise and experience in the PCB manufacturing industry over 10+ years, PCBCART enables numerous engineers to make their innovation a reality. Here are the benefits of picking PCBCART as a PCB production partner: • From rapid prototyping and mass production, they have got you covered. • Specialising in fabricating a wide range of PCBs, including HDI PCB, high-Tg PCB, thick copper PCB, halogen-free PCB as standard options and more specialist capabilities like flex PCB, aluminum base and Rogers PCB, PCBCART is a one-stop shop for all PCB fabrication needs. • They can handle small quantity, full turnkey assembly requirements. • Quality and project excellence are guaranteed – they are committed to adhering to the strictest standards during production. Their skilled staff has been working on PCB manufacturing for over a decade. Clients can rely on file recheck, quick response, siliconchip.com.au flexible solutions and high performance PCBs. • PCBCART has its own procurement channels and manufacturing base, which makes it possible to simplify project sourcing process, avoid multisupplier interaction and save clients time and money. • Located in China, it can offer a lower price on equal or higher quality service than suppliers from other countries. These advantages make PCBCART a preferred and reliable provider for quality PCBs at a cost-effective price. As a welcome gift, PCBCART is offering new customers 15% discount, (up to $200 OFF) on their first PCB order at any cost. Visit their website for more information. Contact: PCBCART Floor 3rd/4th, Building #1, NO.163 Wu Chang Road, Yu Hang District, Hangzhou, China 310023 Tel: +86 571 87013819 Web: www.pcbcart.com adding GPIO, Ethernet, 1PPS sync signal and expanding frequency range (through an available transverter board) and power limits. The system is supported by stable Linux, Windows, Mac and GNURadio software packages. This hardware is capable of operating as a spectrum analyser, vector signal analyser, and vector signal generator as well as anything from simple FM audio to the latest 4G LTE standard. Contact: Silvertone Electronics 1/8 Fitzhardinge St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Tel: (02) 6931 8252 Web: www.silvertone.com.au Microchip’s 12, 14 & 16 bit 200 Msps A/D Converters In addition to delivering the speed and accuracy needed for high-precision measurements of fast input signals, Microchip’s new ADCs provide industry-leading lowpower consumption and integrate digital processing features that simplify system design and reduce cost. Microchip’s MCP37DX1-200 and MCP372X1-200 Analog-to-Digital Converters(ADCs) offer a choice of a 12-, 14- or 16-bit pipelined A/D converters with sampling rates of up to 200 Msps and power consumption down to 490 mW with LVDS digital I/O. Additional power-saving features enable standby power of just 80 mW and 33mW in shutdown mode. High integration allows a range of digital processing features to be integrated into the 124-lead VTLA packages. Contact: Microchip Technology Australia Tel: (02) 9868 6733 Web: www.microchip.com March 2016  53