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PRODUCT SHOWCASE How to order PCB production service online Tecsun Radio HF Antenna The Tecsun Shortwave Outdoor Antenna significantly enhances reception of signals in the medium wave (AM) and shortwave bands covering 0.5-30MHz. The Tecsun Shortwave Outdoor Antenna is based on the longwire antenna design but provides significantly improved reception over a longwire, because the Tecsun Shortwave Outdoor Antenna utilises a matching transformer that acts as a balun with a ratio of 10:1. This provides an optimal match between the 500Ω antenna and the 50Ω input of the external antenna input of a radio greatly increasing the amount of signal provided to the tuner. The antenna’s coax feeder acts as a counterpoise for the antenna, therefore no connection to ground is necessary. However, the stainless steel eyelet which is connected to the balun is internally grounded, if reception is noisy this can be grounded to an external earth. The coaxial cable is terminated in a mono 3.5mm plug that suits many portable shortwave receivers, including the Tecsun PL310ET, Tecsun PL600, Tecsun PL660, Tecsun PL680, and Tecsun PL880. The antenna is omnidirectional and can be used indoors or outdoors and is completely waterproof. Contact: Tecsun Radios Australia Unit 24, 9 Powells Road, Brookvale NSW 2100 Tel: (02) 9939 4377 Web: www.tecsunradios.com.au Ethernet DAQ Unit and Datalogger The Teracom TCW220 from Ocean Controls is an Ethernet data logger for general data acquisition applications. It has two analog inputs, with 10-bit resolution and two digital inputs. It utilises a 1-Wire interface for up to eight 1-Wire sensors (carbon dioxide, 0/20mA, AC/DC current, temperature, humidity etc.) The Ethernet data logger also has two relays with normally open and normally close contacts. All monitored parameters can be logged on previous set time interval and/or on alarm condition. The memory is large enough for at least 36 days with records on every 60 seconds. The XML/JSON log file can be periodically uploaded to a dedicated server by HTTP Post. The server can return commands to control the relays. This is a way to build a SCADA system. The relays can be activated either re88  Silicon Chip motely (WEB, SNMP, HTTP, MODBUS etc.) or locally based in the monitored parameters. For every parameter e-mails and SNMP traps for up to 5 recipients can be sent. Alarm alert also can be sent by HTTP Post with an XML/JSON status file. Contact: Ocean Controls PO Box 2191, Seaford BC, Vic 3198 Tel: (03) 9782 5882 Web: www.oceancontrols.com.au If you’re new to the PCB industry, it’s necessary to know how to place PCB orders online. In order to make your project on time and on budget, you should work with professional PCB manufacturers which offer flexible ordering options. PCBCart, as an advanced custom PCB fabrication and assembly services supplier with 10+ years of experience, has what it takes to successfully bring your design into life as you required. Here are the detailed steps to get your boards manufactured on PCBCart.com Quoting and ordering online by yourself Step one: Register at PCBCart.com Step two: Login and enter the quoting page www.pcbcart.com/quote Fill out your board parameters and an estimated PCB production fee will be automatically appeared in the right column. Step three: Click “Add to Cart” in the right column. You can supplement your shipping address, payment method & delivery method, upload PCB files in the new page. Step four: Click “Submit Order” in the checkout page. Please release the payment as soon as possible. Generally speaking, as soon as your payment is released, sales agents will follow your order. Step five: Engineers from PCBCart will review your design file and send a report to notify you of any problem or question they have on the design. Production will be scheduled once all is clear. Step six: As a rule, PCBCart will NOT schedule the delivery until it has checked the performance and quality of the finished PCBs by several quality tests. Quoting and ordering by email Just send a quote request along with your design file to Sales Team at sales<at>pcbcart. com One of PCBCart’s sale agents will guide you through the quotation to delivery. 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 siliconchip.com.au Arduino M0 Pro Development Board The Arduino M0 Pro Development Board is based on a 32-bit ARM Cortex M0+ core and features the ATSAMD21G18 MCU. Want to be more innovative with your designs? The M0 Pro is great for IoT (Internet of Things) projects due to its powerful ARM Cortex M0+ core and introduces a number of ways to communicate with MCUs, computers, Arduino products and mobile devices. The Arduino M0 Pro also benefits from an Embedded Debugger (EDBG) which eliminates the need for any additional hardware. Features & Benefits of the M0 Pro • ATSAMD21G18 MCU • 32-bit ARM Cortex® M0+ core • On-board Embedded Debugger • 3.3V operating voltage • 256KB flash memory • 32KB SRAM • Up to 16KB EEPROM by emulation • 48MHz clock speed • Power options: micro USB or external power supply The new Arduino IDE can be found at arduino.org/downloads This Board is for the advanced user. Contact: Monster Electronics PO Box 462, Cranebrook, NSW 2749 Web: www.monsterelectronics.com.au “Proof of Concept” Prototyping Service Embedded Logic Solutions’ PCB Prototyping service is aimed at hobbyists and inventors. The service is intended to give designers the ability to test their ideas quickly and cost effectively during the early stages of design. Advantages for the designer are quick proof of concept, design validation and quick and easy iterations. The service is offered for single-sided or double-sided boards using copper clad substrates such as FR4, Teflon, and other substrates. PCB assembly is also available for both through-hole and SMD components. You can engage the service to either manufacture a board, assemble a board or use the full ‘End to End’ process. The service is also available for small volume production runs. Call Embedded Logic Solutions to discuss your requirements and a quotation. Contact: Embedded Logic Solutions Pty Ltd PO Box 1078, Parramatta NSW 2124 Tel: (02) 9687 1880 Web: www.emlogic.com.au Radio, Television & Hobbies: the COMPLETE archive on DVD YES! NA MORE THA URY ENT QUARTER C NICS O R T C E OF EL R O T HIS Y! 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