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New series of miniature embedded industrial computers of the credit card size manages HD videos, multimedia presentations and other demanding tasks in a real time.

i.MX53 is after i.MX25 and i.MX51 already the 3-rd member in the family of computers i.MX (SBC – Single Board Computer, COM – Computer On Module) from company Voipac. A big advantage of a common concept, i.e. usage of common operating systems is, that these computers are cross-compatible, thus all experience, programs and drivers, which you have for example from development of applications for i.MX25, are also usable for i.MX53.

OS Linux, Android and soon also Windows Embedded compact 7, USB 2.0 OTG/HOST, LCD 1600×1200 controller, ethernet and many other built-in peripherials make the i.MX53 a top choice for devices with small dimensions. A high-performance 1.2 GHz multimedia processor i.MX535 from Freescale provides a high performance at a low power consumption (passive cooling). i.MX53 is constructed on only 1mm thick 10-layer HDI board with microvias and provides a vast majority of peripherials expected from embedded systems. i.MX53 is able to boot not only from NAND Flash memory, but also from I2C EEPROM, SPI Flash and uSD card (all 3, including a uSD connector are on the board).

i.MX53 is, similarly like recent models of Voipac, available in 3 versions – Basic, Pro and Max. The key factor saying in favor of i.MX53 in comparison to competitors´ products is the price/ performance ratio.

A maximum hardware configuration contains literally all, what so small computer can offer. The module even contains a 3-axis accelerometer and a switch-mode power supply for user applications. For the i.MX53, there´s also available the development board (usable also for i.MX25 and i.MX51) and the multitouch capacitive display. The most simple way for development is to use complete reach-featured development kits. Voipac products are also extraordinary by the fact, that the producer supplies complete schematics and PCB from the Altium environment to every purchased development kit. Voipac provides an extensive support in a form of pre-paid 1 or 3-month support and in files free to download in a binary as well as source code.

Detailed information will provide you the i.MX53 flyer, i.MX53 datasheet as well as attached video. Further files can be found on the producer´s website in the downloads section (http://www.voipac.com/#Downloads).

In case of interest, please contact us at info@soselectronic.com.

i.MX53 – a “credit card”  with an operating system increased its performance - [Link]

Products of German company Rohde&Schwarz are already for almost 80 years the synonym of a top quality, precision and reliability.

We´re glad to announce you, that we became an authorized distributor of instruments of Rohde&Schwarz company – one of the most renowned world producer of instruments for Testing and measurement, Broadcasting, Secure Communications and Radiomonitoring. In these segments Rohde&Schwarz provides a huge spectrum of instruments for professional usage.

By the look to into the R&S products catalogue, you would probably quickly find out, that almost surely it also contains an instrument which is created for your purposes. In respect to a high accuracy and stability of parameters, many R&S instruments are able to serve not only for measurement, but also for calibration of other instruments. For example R&S spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes are a dream of many designers.

Top quality mechanical construction, wide control possibilities and the precision of details are another common features of R&S instruments. Also from this reason Rohde&Schwarz provides up to 5-year warranty for oscilloscopes (after registering at R&S website you can prolong the warranty from 3 to 5 years, the offer is valid till 30.6.2013). In the most of cases, a matter of course is the communication with PC and  rich-featured software for analysis of measured values. Rohde&Schwarz provides many services like for example an on-site calibration – at customer. It is especially convenient in production facilities, when a long-term drop-out of a given instrument is unacceptable.

The overview of instruments from testing and measuring segment can be found in the 2012 catalogue (19MB). Instruments with especially excellent price / performance ratio (value) can be found in the Value_Instruments catalogue.

In case of interest in any Rohde&Schwarz instruments, please don´t hesitate to contact us at info@soselectronic.com. We will send you a quotation in return.

Soselectronic became an authorized distributor of Rohde&Schwarz - [Link]

Issue of our catalogue is different! Inspiration for the development, fast searching, connection to online content, … It is only a couple of innovative contributions for the effective work with it. 

Certainly you know the following saying: Time is money! The more time you have, the richer you are…
With our new Solutions Catalogue you save your time more than once!

1. More complex overview on the half number of pages
2. Fast searching
3. Fast comparison of technical parameters
4. Simple connection to online content
5. Inspiration for the development on one place

Soselectronic new Solutions Catalogue save your time more than once! - [Link]

Intelligent soldering stations WX series meet all what we might expect from an ultimate instrument.

The base of universal soldering and desoldering stations are WX1 a WX2 stations, with the possibility to connect 1 or 2 tools. WX1 enables to connect 1 tool with a maximum power of  120W and the WX2 station enables to connect  two tools with a maximum power of 120W or one 200 W. An ultimate choice for rework workplaces are new WXD series stations, supporting the WXDP120 desoldering tool.   A great advantage of the  WX platform is a wide choice of tools and tips suitable for extra fine work with SMT components (WXMP tool, 40W), common work with the most of components (WXP65, WXP120) as well as for soldering of big joints and other components requiring a high heating power (WXP200). An invaluable helper at a work with components are the WXMT-MS (2x40W). SMT tweezers. WX tools are motion-activated through an integrated motion sensor. It means, that they consume energy only when they are actually in use.

Control interface of WX stations is done via a touch panel display. WX2 enables communication with other devices like control of WFE fume extracting station and a WHP preheating device.

The digital control electronics together with superior temperature sensor and heat-transfer technology guarantee precise temperature control at the soldering tip. High-speed measured-value acquisition gives maximum temperature precision and optimal temperature response under load. As we know, stable soldering tip temperature at the load is the essential condition to reach high quality solder joints independently on the joint size or type. This also ensures careful soldering of temperature sensitive components – now even more important at lead-free soldering. Intuitive multi-lingual menu and user friendly interface make WX series an ultimate choice for professional usage at any production or repairing workplace.

 WX2 Specification:

• Power supply: 230VAC, 50Hz, 240W
• Temperature range 0 to 550°C
• Accuracy: ± 9°C
• Temperature stability: ± 2°C
• Enclosure material: aluminium and ESD plastics
• Display: backlighted capacitive touch LCD display with six touch zones and a touch wheel
• Connectivity: 3,5mm Jack connector for potentials equalization, USB port, WX communication port
• Dimensions: L x B x H (mm) 170 x 151 x 130
• Weight: 3,2kg

New repair stations are available in several versions:

• WX 2020 – WX2 station, 2x 120W soldering tool WXP 120, 2x WDH 10 stand
• WX 2021 – WX2 station, 1x 80W micro tool WXMP + WDH 50 stand, 1x 80W WXMT desoldering tweezers + WDH 60 stand
• WX 1010 – WX1 station, 1x 120W WXP 120 soldering tool, 1x stojan WDH 10
• WX 1011 – WX1 station, 1x micro tool WXMP-MS, 1x WDH 50 stand
• WX 1012 – WX1 station, 1x 65W WXP 65 soldering tool,1x WDH 10 stand
• WXD 2010 – WXD2 station, 1x 125W WXDP 120 desoldering tool,1x WDH70 stand
• WXD 2020 – WXD2 station, 1x 125W WXDP 120 desoldering tool, 1x 125W WXP 120 soldering tool, 2x stand

In case of interest, please contact us at info@soselectronic.com.

Weller WX soldering stations are a masterpiece - [Link]

Right-angle LED indicators Kingbright L-1384 series provide a significantly more simple usage in comparison to standard wire-leaded LEDs.

If you have an application, where you need to solder LEDs with wire leads bent into a right angle or even to create a row of such LEDs, then the L-1384 series is the right choice for you. L-1384 consists of a LED assembled into a plastic housing in the way that the wire leads are in the right angle. The fact that the wire leads are shaped from production, eliminates possible damage of the LED at shaping by a customer (malfunction caused by an inner tension can occur after some time). Moreover, LED leads are trimmed to a length suitable for soldering to a PCB.  Plastic housing from the non-flammable nylon (UL94-V0) contains a knop and a groove enabling to interlock LEDs to each other. It also ensures a simple assembly and a trouble-free creation of a uniform row. Black color also increases contrast of the LED.

L-1384 can be found in our offer, in a red, green a yellow color. A relatively low forward voltage in a range of 1.85-2.2V (@20mA) enables a trouble-free usage even in the low voltage applications. In case of interest in any Kingbright component, please contact us at info@soselectronic.com.

Right-angle LEDs enable soldering and assembly in one step - [Link]

Plastic housings Tek-Berry series provide a professional look and a mechanical protection to your applications with well-known Raspberry-Pi microcomputers.

Company Teko launched on the market several versions of housings directly designed for Raspberry-Pi. It is unusual to have a possibility to buy a housing directly designed for a given PCB.

Tek-Berry housings represent such an optimized solution for a concrete type of a product, thus providing an ideal solution with minimal dimensions. Probably the biggest advantage is that all openings are already made. There is no need of laborious drilling or milling. TekBerry housings even contain a light-guide for better visibility of light from indication LEDs.

Tek-Berry housings can be found in our store in a transparent, grey and black version. Upon order, we´re able to provide you other versions too. Detailed information can be found in the Tek-Berry datasheet and the Tek-Berry press release. In case of interest, please contact us at  info@soselectronic.com.

Tek-Berry will make a coat for your Rasberry-Pi - [Link]

Set of Professional screwdrivers and cutting pliers Wiha SoftFinish in a handful bag will gladden every electro-technician.

Standalone screwdrivers, various pliers, hexagonal screwdrivers can be found in our offer during all the year. This time we bring you also something in addition – set of 4 professional screwdrivers and cutting pliers SoftFinish electric series in a gift package, for a special price with approx. 40% discount. This set of tools with SoftFinish hand grips is available in a limited amount at the occasion of 15-th anniversary of the SoftFinish technology.

Multicomponent „SoftFinish“ hand grip provides a maximum user comfort and decreases fatigue even at a long-lasting work. Screwdrivers are from through-hardened CrVMo steel, insulated, suitable for all works on electric devices up to do 1000V AC/ 1500VDC (VDE and GS approval). Every screwdriver is individually tested in a water bath at 10 000 Volts according to IEC60900:2004.

Cutting pliers Wiha Professional electric series with an innovative „DynamicJoint“ construction require up to 40% less force than conventional tools. These robust and durable pliers also feature extra wide grips for a comfortable work.   In our offer can also be found many other sets from company Wiha. Detailed information will provide you the Wiha screwdrivers overview, overview of Wiha screwdrivers´ grips and the Wiha catalogue 2012-2014 (19MB). In case of interest, please contact us at info@soselectronic.com.

Gain the Wiha PicoFinish set for free  
We offer you a possibility to gain the set of 6 hex screwdrivers with a ball head Wiha Pico Finish 264 PF K6 for free. All that is necessary, is to correctly answer the question: What´s the name of Wiha pliers construction, which decreases force necessary to cut a wire up to 40%?
Let us know the correct answer at marketing@soselectronic.com.

Handy Christmas presents can also be found in Soselectronic portfolio – [Link]

L16 module supports system GPS, but also the Russian GLONASS, thus enabling to use almost a double amount of satellites for a better accuracy and higher accuracy even in urban conditions.

Quectel L16 based on Teseo II engine from STMicroelectronics, belongs to first modules supporting both navigation systems. What does it bring? – above all a substantially higher probability of a fast fixing (first fix) even in a dense build-up area or in other conditions inconvenient for reception of satellite signals. A possibility to use signal of both systems enables to increase localization accuracy up to approx. 1.5m. With 32 tracking channels and 2 fast acquisition channels, L16 can acquire and track any mix of GPS and GLONASS signals.

Thanks to the fact, that both systems operate at near frequencies, only one antenna is sufficient for reception. L16 supports passive and active antennas and the power supply voltage for an active antenna can be fed directly through the RF_IN pin. 3.3V voltage for an active antenna can be obtained by a simple interconnection of 2 pins (VCC_RF with V_ANT). In case, that you have an antenna requiring other voltage, you can connect an output of an external voltage source to the V_ANT pin.

Quectel L16 features all properties for successful utilization in praxis, and also small dimensions and an easily applicable SMT package. Detailed information will provide you the L16_HD_V1.1 datasheet, as well as L16_Glonass protocol description. For the development support, we also keep in stock the L16_EVBevaluation board. A detailed description can be found in the L16_EVB user guide.

Gain the development kit for free!

We offer you a possibility to gain the development kit with the L16 module for free. All that is necessary, is to correctly answer the question:
What enables L16 a fast acquisition (first fix) and a substantially more reliable and accurate position tracking?

Let us know the correct answer at marketing@soselectronic.com.
The winner will be drawn by lots within 14.12.2012.

Get it!

Quectel L16 – a more exact localization with a double amount of satellites - [Link]

Small photovoltaic modules of the SMH series will reliably solve the power sourcing of low-power devices.

With modern components, it´s no problem to design devices with power consumption in units of mA and less. That´s why already one small solar module combined with a backup battery or a supercapacitor often solves power sourcing of devices intended for usage in places without electric energy, or in places where a connection to electricity would be inadequately expensive.

SMH series belongs to a segment of small solar modules primarily intended to be built-in to target devices – measuring systems, sensors, communication devices, … High quality construction and a high reliability predestine for various industrial devices. Power in a range of 407-1023 mW is sufficient for many applications including various control units (for example with low-power bistable relays).

SMH3, SMH4 and SMH8 are made of monocrystalline silicon with a UV resistant encapsulation of the IP65 class, optimized for outdoor use (polyurethane, 1.8mm overall thickness of module). As already their name says, they consist of 3,4 or 8 cells, what results in an output voltage of 1.65V, 2.2V or 4.4V. Leads are constructed as soldering pads on a rear side of modules. All modules are 100% electrically and optically tested. Color of modules is dark blue (almost black).

Detailed information will provide you SMH3, SMH4 and SMH8 datasheets. In case of interest, please contact us at

Supply your devices even in the desert - [Link]

igital storage oscilloscopes HAMEG HMO win many awards because of many reasons, which can be summarized into one sentence – an excellent price / performance ratio. 

Or more in detail – excellent features, user-friendly control and rich equipment with various functions enabling a fast “overview” but even a detailed analysis of measured signals, including math calculations. Inspite of advanced functions Hameg HMO series oscilloscopes maintain a simple intuitive control, thus a user can focus more on the measurement itself, than on a setting of the instrument.

In general, oscilloscopes provide invaluable information and they can´t be replaced by any other measuring instruments. Visual representation of a signal enables to see a real shape of a signal and for example to check, whether we have, in a given place of a device, a signal we expect.

Main properties of of Hameg HMO oscilloscopes we already introduced to you in recent articles and you can also find them in documents HMO Innovations or HMO compact class.
Among features welcomed by perhaps every user belongs a QuickView function which automatically displays the most important parameters (positive and negative peak voltages, rise and fall times, average value) directly in the signal display. Another useful function „Set To Trace“ automatically adjoins the cursors to the respective signals and enables to comfortably measure duty cycle of pulse signals.

6,5“ LCD screen (640×480) is able to display many details. In case, that even this resolution is not sufficient, it is only necessary to use the „Virtual Screen“ function, when the HMO offers a virtual resolution of 1200×640 and 20 divisions in the Y axis. All HMO series instruments feature a metal chassis and housings, that´s why they´re mechanically robust and well protected against disturbances (EMI). Hameg HMO oscilloscopes can be also equipped with options and accessories and they can be upgraded for decoding of UART, SPI, I2C and other buses.

More details can be found in the HMO user manual, comparison of particular types can be found in the HMO overview. Oscilloscopes and other Hameg instruments will be introduced to you in the Hameg Products Overview.

Selected types are on stock, upon request we´re able to provide you with any Hameg DSO (member of Rohde&Schwarz). As an authorized distributor of Rohde&Schwarz we´re also able to provide you with any instrument from the production portfolio of this world-class producer.

Isn´t it the right time to purchase a high-performance oscilloscope? - [Link]