Literature [Apr. 1990--Electronic Servicing & Technology]

Surge protection applications guide

MCG has released a 40-page catalog, "Surge Protection Applications and Product Guide." The catalog has a selection guide, applications ideas and technical specifications for MCG's line of both ac and data-line lightning protection devices. Installation instructions and an explanation of IEEE 587 are also available.

VCR replacement parts cross-reference

The "RCA VCR Key Items Cross Reference" lists the Thomson Consumer Electronics (TCE) replacement parts for more than 900 VCR models produced by RCA, GE, Magnavox, Panasonic, Hitachi, Philco, Philips, Quasar and Sylvania. The guide provides a TCE stock number and a reference number, which corresponds to the number shown on the manufacturer's service data parts list.

Compressed-air tool catalog

Vortec is offering a 94-page catalog that describes the company's line of compressed-air-powered tools. Reference sections describe applications, including electrical control cooling, man cooling, fume exhaust, process cooling, electronics testing, air conveying, liquid spraying, humidification and static neutralization.

Tape care pamphlet

The Consumer Affairs Department of the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group (EIA / CEG) has produced a consumer education pamphlet titled "Consumers Should Know: How to Choose, Use and Care for Audio and Video Tape." The pamphlet addresses typical questions about purchasing, playing and storing audio and video magnetic tape, and taking care of VCRs. It also features two "Quick Troubleshooting Guide" sections and a glossary. For a single copy, send a self-addressed No. 10 envelope with 25-cent postage to The EIA, Audio & Video Tape, P.O. Box 19100, Washington, DC 20036.

Television catalog

Tektronix' "Television Products 1989/90" catalog caters to component, D-1, D-2 and HDTV formats. Products are available in NTSC, PAL and SEC AM standards. The 165-page catalog features waveform monitors, vector scopes, generators, automatic measurement sets, audio monitors, VITS inserters, spectrum analyzers, portable oscilloscopes, GPIB programmable products, accessories and synchronizers are included. There is also instrumentation for master control, transmitter, van, telecine and maintenance environments.

Signal conditioning glossary

Metra-Byte is offering a 22-page "Glossary of Signal Conditioning Terms." Definitions encompass signal processing, data conversion and test instrumentation. Definitions for more than 300 terms are included.