EPN_2012-11.pdf

NO 11 November 2012

2012 EPN 40th anniversary

56 Executive Interview, Eric Lidow,

International Rectiier, relects on his

career and the creation of IR in 1947.

Special reports

20 Electronica 2012

38 Cables & Connectors

Two SerDes chipsets, the 22bit MAX9273/

MAX9272 and 16bit MAX9271/MAX9272

from Maxim Integrated lower the cost of

automotive camera systems by operating

over standard coax cables.

Page 28

Compact, high performance, durable

connectors for signal and power

transmission in industrial and rail markets

make up the M12 connectors from Hypertac.

Page 40

Let’s

CeLebrate!

Electronica 2012 and 40 years of EPN

A 12bit ADC drives the high deinition

oscilloscopes from Teledyne LeCroy enabling

them to acquire waveforms with high

resolution, high sample rate, and low noise.

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NOVEMBER CONTENTS

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[06] on the Web

[18] automotive Electronics

[34] Power Perspective

[46] test Corner

[54] Renewable Energy

[55] Industrial automation

[65] Web Update

[69] RF&Wireless

[70] Distribution Spotlight

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[38] Special report: Cables & Connectors

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EPN 40th anniversary

[56] Eric Lidow, relects on his early years and

the drive that led him to co-found International

Rectiier in 1947. He has plenty of ideas for

harnessing the future too, from the Internet age,

nuclear power and electric cars.

In the January 2013 issue, there will be a Consumer

Electronics and an automotive feature.

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