ECN-Electronic Component News articles from May 2006

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from May 2006

The kal-tech project.(Editor's View)
May 1, 2006... * 4" deluxe magnifier * heavy duty line cords * aluminum 10X eye loupe * 12" diamond saw blade * blade type fuse holder * infrared emitting diodes * radio-TV interference filter PK 3 * jumbo green LEDS Pkg *...

DAQ system offers flexible measurements, USB connectivity.(Leading Off)
May 1, 2006... National Instruments has announced the release of the NI Compact DAQ, a USB-based modular data acquisition product that is designed for sensor and electrical measurements on the benchtop, in the field and on the production line. The NI Compact...

Chips provide high-speed interconnects to data center equipment.(Leading Off)
May 1, 2006... Quellan Incorporated has introduced a family of chips for providing high speed interconnects to data center equipment (network, storage, telecom and server platforms). Its QLM4503 Lane Managers provide multi-standard interconnect at data rates...

Self-contained PoE modules for the powered device.(Leading Off)
May 1, 2006... Silver Telecom has introduced its Ag8000, PoE modules designed for Ethernet peripherals up to 12W such as IP phones and gateways, wireless access points, RFID tag readers, security systems, network drives and Bluetooth access points and media...

DSP addresses connectivity and remote monitoring requirements.(Leading Off)
May 1, 2006... The Data Station Plus from Red Lion Controls, Inc. is a multiple protocol converter, a system data logger and a Web interface for industrial and M2M applications. The tool converts numerous protocols simultaneously, allowing communication...

NEMA-rated enclosures shorten service time.(Leading Off)
May 1, 2006... Bud Industries, Inc. has announced its CN Series NEMA-rated die-cast aluminum enclosures. The enclosures are appropriate for use as instrument cases, meter cases and junction boxes in marine applications, wet and dirty industrial applications...

Complementary or stand-alone development tool code editor.(Leading Off)
May 1, 2006... SlickEdit v11 enables users to create, navigate, modify and debug code. The Context Tagging engine parses code and builds a database of symbols and references. Operations include auto-completions and syntax expansion that reduces the number of...

Cooling devices.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
May 1, 2006... Air Performance Tech has released a new series of fans designed for applications requiring substantial airflow in low profile/1U high applications. The AP 4056 Series of DC ball bearing fans is appropriate for demanding thermal management...

DSP development kits: embedded systems books and boards.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
May 1, 2006... ECN takes a look at several new development boards and books aimed at embedded-system developers. Get on the Sticks Pocket-sized development systems from Texas Instruments and Silicon Laboratories make it easy to "test drive"...

Telecom ICs: implement high-precision packet synchronization in VoIP gateways.(SEMICONDUCTOR HIGHLIGHT)
May 1, 2006... Fax, modem and telephone services are increasingly relying on Voiceover-IP (VoIP) technology in place of traditional TDM equipment, with the ubiquitous VoIP gateway performing service inter-working between POTS lines or T1/E1 trunks and IP...

Military/Aerospace Electronics: portable power for Land Warrior equipment.(INDUSTRY FOCUS)
May 1, 2006... Soldiers are becoming more reliant on mobile power sources with the recent modernization of military armament. The Land Warrior defense initiative provides an electronic system that improves situational awareness and communications for soldiers...

Military and aerospace-specific parts meet AEC-1200 standards.(Military/Aerospace Electronics)
May 1, 2006... AVX Corporation has developed an Automotive Plus Series (APS) of parts that has been qualified to the Automotive AEC-Q200 standard; but they are manufactured and quality assurance-tested specifically for the high reliability requirements of the...

Conduction cooled, 3U cPCI SBC.(Military/Aerospace Electronics)
May 1, 2006... General Micro Systems' Rock (CC61x) conduction-cooled cPCI Single Board Computer (SBC) for military applications is said to be the fastest 3U processor per Watt and the only rugged cPCI SBC to provide full system health monitoring and...

Mobile IP network router for military and rail transit applications.(Military/Aerospace Electronics)
May 1, 2006... Parvus' DuraMAR[TM] Mobile Internet Protocol (IP) router is designed for harsh mobile environments in military and rail transit applications. This commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) device leverages Cisco Systems' industry standard IOS[R] software...

Wireless USB: USB snips the wire.(Cover story)
May 1, 2006... Give USB ports the capability to communicate over a wireless link, and you can remove the rat's nest of wires behind many computers. In addition, you can move a laptop from room to room without having to set up a wireless network with routers...

Ethernet and PoE motion control card.(BOARDS & MODULES)
May 1, 2006... Saelig Inc. has announced the FMOD-IPDCMOT, a motion control card that uses an Ethernet bus to communicate data and supply power at the same time at distances of up to several thousand yards. FMOD-IPDCMOT offers a control option combining a...

Carrier boards for PCIexpress for embedded designs.(BOARDS & MODULES)
May 1, 2006... PCI Embedded Computer Systems Inc. has announced carrier boards for CompactPCIexpress. The XTX platform is a complete SBC that interfaces with a carrier board via the PCIexpress bus and the PCI bus supporting direct peripheral connection. The...

Signal conditioning for strain gauges, load cells, and RTDs.(BOARDS & MODULES)
May 1, 2006... Microstar Laboratories, Inc. has announced two additions to its family of signal-conditioning expansion boards. The MSXB 066 and MSXB 067 provide analog signal conditioning for strain gauges, load cells, RTDs, and other resistive sensors. They...

Module features eight software-configurable serial ports.(BOARDS & MODULES)
May 1, 2006... The Emerald-MM-8P serial port module from Diamond Systems Corporation offers eight multi-protocol serial ports on a single PC/104 module with complete software configurability. The board is designed to work in PC/104-expandable embedded...

RoHS compliant tactile switches available in a right angle version.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
May 1, 2006... CIT Relay & Switch has introduced its ST Series thru-hole tactile switches. This newest addition also offers a right angle version, the STV. The ST Series sealed switch offers an improved heat pressure tab staking process that prevents top and...

Guide to Miniature Specialty Motors.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
May 1, 2006... Danaher Motion introduces a Guide to Portescap Miniature Specialty Motors, which highlights the Portescap family of brushless DC motors, brushed DC coreless motors and stepper motors, as well as its digital linear actuators, gear-heads and...

A/B Switch module all aluminum enclosure for durability.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
May 1, 2006... Electro Standards has announced a manual Rackmount Model 9047 DB9 A/B Switch. This switch has a durable all-aluminum enclosure specifically designed to be EMI/RFI interference resistant in noisy environments. The standard connectors are all...

Low profile, DIP Coded Rotary switches.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
May 1, 2006... Apem Components' P36 Series of RoHS compliant, DIP Coded Rotary switches comes in a 7.4 mm square package, is available in SMT and through-hole configurations. They are process sealed and available in 10 and 16 positions in four output code...

Mechanical keyboards for public environments.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
May 1, 2006... EAO Switch Corp. offers its rugged, reliable and vandal-resistant W.series metal keyboards designed to operate in harsh internal and external public environments. The series provides high levels of resistance against shock and vibration, and it...

Brushless DC motor system.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
May 1, 2006... Oriental Motor USA's BLF Series brushless DC motor system adopts a new design for its motor, gearhead and driver. High performance speed control is achieved with an increased speed range of 80 rpm to 4,000 rpm (50:1). In addition, the BLF...

Switch guide highlights over 80 switch families.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
May 1, 2006... NKK Switches announces the release of its 25th Anniversary Switch Guide. The switch guide comes complete with information on RoHS compliant switches from through-hole to surface mount including lead-free processing data. The easy-to-use...

Application sets up, tunes and tests motion control devices.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
May 1, 2006... Performance Motion Devices, Inc. (PMD) has introduced the Pro-Motion[R] 3.0 Motion Control Software. Pro-Motion is a Windows[R]-based application designed to accelerate motion system development by providing ready-to-go capabilities that can be...

Stepper driver small form-factor dual axis motion control.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
May 1, 2006... AllMotion Inc. has announced the dual axis EZHR17EN Stepper Motor Controller + Driver. Measuring 1.6" X 1.6" (40 mm X 40 mm), the stepper motor provides up to 2A drive current for one axis and up to 1A for the second with optional second...

Durable tap switches for industry.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
May 1, 2006... Electroswitch has introduced heavy-duty Rotary Tap Switches for use in industrial applications. Configurable for either manual or motor operation, these switches have dual ratings ranging from 100A/150A to 1,600A/2,400A at 600V and are...

VMEbus SBC enables field replacement.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
May 1, 2006... General Micro Systems has introduced a VMEbus-based single board computer (SBC) that is said to be the first to virtually eliminate processor obsolescence. The Condor's CPU module enables field replacement for performance and technology...

Programmable multichannel transimpedance amplifier.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
May 1, 2006... MAZeT has introduced a second generation of multi-channel, programmable transimpedance amplifiers--the JEN-COLOUR signal amplifier. The MTI circuits are designed for use in preparing signals from sensors with current outputs. The high...

Native support for Freescale RS08 microcontrollers.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
May 1, 2006... SofTec Microsystems' inDART-One offers native support for the Freescale RS08 family of microcontrollers in programming and debugging. The RS08 family of devices features a stripped down S08 core and a reduced pin count and is tailored to...

All-in-one chipset for compact embedded systems.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
May 1, 2006... VIA Technologies has introduced its CX700 digital media IGP chipset for the VIA c7[R] and Eden[R] processor platforms, which integrates all the features of a modern chipset's North and South bridges, including video graphics, HD audio and DDR2...

Distributed data management platform for SQL database access.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
May 1, 2006... Real-Time Innovations' version 3 of RTI Distributed Data Management (formerly SkyBoard) for real-time distributed applications features Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database 6.0, adds support for remote database access via RTI Data Distribution...

Single-chip audio processors for mobile phones.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
May 1, 2006... NEC Electronics has launched the first in its AP series of audio processors that enable 50 hours of continuous music playback on mobile phones. The single-chip [mu]PD99910 audio processor integrates a central processing unit (CPU) and digital...

Programmable spread-spectrum, 21-bit DC-balanced deserializers.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
May 1, 2006... Maxim Integrated Products has introduced its MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246 hot-swappable, 21-bit, DC-balanced LVDS deserializers with programmable spread spectrum. Both output clock and data are spread over a specified [+ or -]2 percent or [+ or -]4...

Single-chip RF CMOS UMTS transceiver.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
May 1, 2006... Qualcomm, Inc. has a single-chip UMTS radio frequency (RF) complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) transceiver with receive diversity and GPS. The RTR6285[TM] features 0.18[micro] RF CMOS process technology to improve talk and standby...

Quad [I.sup.2] hot swap controller with onboard ADC.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
May 1, 2006... A four-supply Hot Swap[TM] controller from Linear Technology features an onboard 8-bit ADC and [I.sup.2]C compatible interface. The LTC4245 supports 3.3V, 5V and [+ or -]12V for CompactPCI or 12V, 3.3V and auxiliary 3.3V for PCI Express and...

High throughput dual-port interconnects.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
May 1, 2006... Cypress' FullFlex[TM] dual-port interconnect devices offer a maximum throughput of 36 Gbps and are said to be the industry's first to be fabricated using 90-nm process technology. They are suitable for the wireless, image processing,...

Loop-timed SerDes integrates with low-cost FPGAs.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
May 1, 2006... Analog Devices offers a SerDes to address the specific performance, power and price requirements of Passive Optical Networking (PON) terminals. The ADN2865 is said to be the industry's first SerDes to use a loop-timed architecture optimized for...

Single-LED molded light guides.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
May 1, 2006... Global Lighting Technologies has introduced a family of single-LED molded light guides featuring the company's patented MicroLens[TM] technology. MicroLens backlights can be designed in sizes from 0.24" diagonal to 15.4" diagonal to provide...

Industrial 15" LCD Panel Computer.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
May 1, 2006... Arista's ARP-2615AP industrial 15" LCD Panel Computer is suitable for mission critical operation. The unit is suited for factory automation, facility monitoring, machine automation and environmental monitoring. The ARP-2615AP features a small...

Imaging timing measurement device for flat screen applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
May 1, 2006... Eldim has introduced the third generation of its Imaging OPTIScope, a timing measurement product for complete and precise assessment of a screen's timing dependency. This imaging sensor is a photomultiplier tube (PMT) with an embedded...

Graphics cards offer fast clock speed.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
May 1, 2006... Axper launched two graphics cards based on S3 Graphics Chrome S20 Series Graphics Processors, which offer fast clock speed, generating good performance while maintaining low power and cooling requirements. At 700 MHz, the S3 Graphics Chrome S27...

Parallel optic transceiver module operates at 3.125 Gbps/channel.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
May 1, 2006... Avago Technologies has introduced a four-channel parallel optic transceiver module that operates at 3.125 Gbps per channel for an aggregate bandwidth of 12.5 Gbps and a link distance up to 350m, allowing designers to create larger systems in...

MR-16 LED-based lamps.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
May 1, 2006... Opto Technology offers a high performance LED-based MR-16 lamp that is pin-for-pin compatible to current MR-16 tungsten halogens, making them appropriate replacements for existing bulbs. Their low heat, energy efficiency and long life offer...

20 X 2 character PLED replaces LCD.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
May 1, 2006... One Stop Displays has released its OSD2002-B. This design features a 116 mm X 37 mm module outline that is identical to the popular LCD standards from most vendors. It also features a pin-to-pin compatible interface supporting a drop-in...

LED strip for diverse lighting applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
May 1, 2006... American Bright Optoelectronics' ABPL Series of LED strip lighting products is targeted at the decorative and general lighting industries, and channel letter illumination and large format backlighting applications. The series features the...

Miniature heavy duty connectors for automation applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... A line of Mini-HMC[TM] heavy-duty connectors from Molex[R] is said to be the first rectangular I/O connector system to offer a similar form and function as traditional heavy duty hard-shell connectors, but in a much smaller size. The...

Press-fit PCI Express[TM] card-edge connectors.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... FCI has developed press-fit vertical PCI Express card-edge connectors to extend the use of high-speed, serial PCI Express architecture to the thicker system boards found in server applications. The press-fit connectors are targeted for use on...

Sockets support dense pitch BGA devices.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... The SS-BGA324J-02-01 from Ironwood Electronics allows 1.0 mm pitch, 23 mm body and 22 X 22 array ICs to be used in socket and operate without compromising performance in very high bandwidth applications. The 10 GHz bandwidth sockets support the...

19" rack family enclosure.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... Elma Electronic has introduced a 19" rack family designated the Systemkit Type 12K. In addition to the systems for VME, the 12K can also incorporate VME64x and CompactPCI with simultaneous rear I/O option. It has also been designed for recessed...

Four-channel media converter with cable assemblies transmits 10 Gb/s.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... Fujitsu Components America, Inc., has announced it has released a four-channel, copper-to-fiber media converter that extends optical bandwidth transport of 12.5 Gigabit/sec to a maximum distance of 300m with low-power dissipation when used with...

Cable Tie assembly.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... Device Technologies has introduced its tamper proof Push-Mount Cable Tie assembly, with a low profile to prevent snagging when the cable is trimmed and the harness is pulled through a bulkhead. The remaining terminal end falls below the low...

SMT and thru hole receptacles suit most electronics applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... Tyco Electronics has introduced a line of AMPMODU[TM] horizontal and vertical receptacles. The 0.100-centerline product mates with unshrouded and breakaway style headers and is available in several varieties. The line includes single and double...

Fan filters meet thermal management requirements.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... Low-profile, low-air resistance filters from Universal Air Filter help designers meet thermal management and air filtration requirements for blowers and fans (axial flow, cross flow, intelligent fan packs, pancake styles). They can be installed...

Circular MT cable assemblies meet industry demands.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... Molex Incorporated has introduced Circular MT Cable Assemblies designed for high reliability applications such as medical, military and telecommunications. With their metal housing and stainless steel push-pull locking ring, the Circular MT...

Desk stations for hand-held enclosures.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... OKW has released four new versions of its 'DATEC-CONTROL' hand-held enclosures. The versions are supplied as a set with a size 'XS' or 'S' case and a separate desk station. Both parts are pre-fitted with six pole contacts strips. Once the case...

Second generation AP connector.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... Miraco Incorporated announces an addition to its product line--the next generation 1.25 mm AP connector. These connectors are designed for demanding electronic, mechanical and environmental requirements. The AP connectors provide the option for...

AS-Interface Flat-to-Round Cable converter installs in seconds.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced the VAZ-2T1-FK AS-Interface Flat-to-Round-Cable Converter. This compact, low-profile converter features rugged one-part construction for use in narrow and low profile cable channels and other space-critical...

Cable assemblies.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
May 1, 2006... W. L. Core & Associates, Inc. has announced Gore[TM] Eye-Opener[R] DensiShield Cable Assemblies, designed to transmit high speed differential signals while reducing size and weight. The cable assemblies are built with FCI DensiShield...

Coupled inductors for step-down DC/DC voltage regulators.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
May 1, 2006... Pulse has announced a family of coupled inductors for non-isolated step-down DC/DC voltage regulators. The PA131xNL is a family of off-the-shelf, surface-mount, RoHS-compliant inductors, with 2, 3, 4, or 5 phases magnetically coupled together...

Hybrid coupler.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
May 1, 2006... Innovative Power Products, Inc. has announced the Model IPP-2013, a high power, 3 dB, 90[degrees] hybrid coupler for the 500 MHz to 2,500 MHz frequency range. The IPP-2013 combines two signals with up to 200W CW of total output power. The 3 dB...

Power supplies feature pluggable terminal block connections.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... Automation Systems Interconnect Inc. has recently expanded its line of modular DIN rail mounted power supplies to include units that provide 5V DC at 8A, 12V DC to 15V DC at 6A and 8A, 24V DC at 3A and 5A and 48V DC at 2.5A. The CSF power...

Hi-Q capacitor for RF and microwave applications.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... AVX Corporation has designed a leaded Hi-Q, high RF power capacitor to handle high power and high voltage levels in RF and microwave applications. The HQL Series leaded capacitors offer ultra low ESR and dissipation factor at high frequencies....

Filtered power entry module.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... Schurter, Inc. has announced the environmentally friendly Series 5120 filtered power entry modules. The modules are suited for single-phase power supplies used in industrial equipment, information technology equipment and medical devices. The...

Bus converters for intermediate bus architecture applications.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Inc. has announced the EUK240 Series of DC/DC converters, which provide 240W of output power in an eighth-brick package. The series supports intermediate bus architecture applications with an unregulated 5:1...

Power IC family for telecom and networking applications.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... Freescale Semiconductor has introduced its MC34703 power management ICs that integrate system power functions into a single small package, making them an all-in-one plug-and-play product for PowerQUICC III and other communications processors...

Power cords and cordsets.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... The Interpower Group has introduce the Interpower[TM] Swiss 10A power cords and cordsets to its molded product family. The power cords and cordsets are for equipment rated up 10A with service at 250V AC. They are approved to the SEV,...

Front end Power Rack platform with digital power management.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... ROAL Electronics USA, Inc. has announced the high efficiency, high power density self cooled Power Rack family RHPS225 in 1U, 19" suitable for IT, data storage, communications and networking. The rack series can be populated with up to 5 units...

Dead start auxiliary converter.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... Schaefer, Inc. has introduced a line of converters designed for use during the "dead start" cranking for rail applications. This unit can supply power to the auxiliary control circuitry from any number of different sources including the third...

Precision op amp reduces power consumption.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced a precision op amp that is optimized to meet the power, voltage, accuracy and price requirements of portable battery powered applications. The device operates from a single supply voltage of +1.8V to +5.5V or...

Four channel digital isolators.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... Silicon Laboratories Inc. has announced the expansion of its digital power product portfolio with the Si844x 2500 VRMS digital isolator product family. The Si844x uses chip-scale transformers fabricated in a standard, 100 percent CMOS to...

PWM controller to maximize conversion efficiency.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... National Semiconductor Corporation has introduced the LM5035 which integrates a voltage-mode PWM controller with high-side and low-side 2A peak gate drivers plus two programmable, secondary-side synchronous rectifier FET drivers. Applications...

DC/DC converter with single inductor.(POWER SOURCES)
May 1, 2006... Semtech Corp. has introduced the SC4505, an integrated boost (step-up) DC/DC converter for driving white LEDs in LCD backlight and camera flash applications in cell phones and PDAs. The SC4505 features a 2A power switch with an adjustable...

Optical encoders.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
May 1, 2006... Avago Technologies' expanded line of incremental optical encoder engines includes versions with resolution performance from 5,000 to 20,000 cycles per revolution (cpr). The AEDA-3300 Series optical encoders are said to reduce manufacturing and...

Laser adjustable-field sensors feature compact housing.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
May 1, 2006... Banner Engineering Corp. has introduced its WORLD-BEAM [R] QS18 Laser Adjustable-Field Sensors. The sensors are suitable for a wide range of applications in the metal stamping, packaging, material handling, semiconductor and pharmaceutical...

Pressure sensor accepts high pressure measurements.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
May 1, 2006... Servoflo Corporation has introduced its Metallux ME680 stainless steel pressure sensor. Features include a stainless steel package, which eliminates the need for an o-ring while allowing for the measurement of various media. The sensor accepts...

Metal fixed-distance Slot Sensors offer fast response time.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
May 1, 2006... Banner Engineering has announced its SLM Series Metal Slot Sensors that sense objects that pass between its fixed-distance opposed-mode emitter and receiver. Available in six slot widths, all models have a rugged metal housing and a fast...

Checker sensor eliminates PLC requirement.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
May 1, 2006... Cognex Corporation has announced the release of the Checker[TM] 101E. The sensor uses patterns to detect and inspect parts, providing desirable reliability. The device directly accepts encoder signals, eliminating the need for a PLC when...

Torque transducer.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
May 1, 2006... HBM has introduced the T12 torque transducer, a complete measurement system in a single device, including amplifier and control software. The T12 uses modern fieldbus interfaces for quick connection to PLC systems. Because of its frequency and...

Solar panel power option available on emitters.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
May 1, 2006... EMX Industries Incorporated has introduced the SP44 Solar Panel for its P-44 thru-beam photoelectric sensor/transmitter. The P-44's emitter is powered by a 9V alkaline battery, which will normally last at least 150 days. With dimensions of 2.7"...

Receiver system self-calibrates at every scan.(TEST & MEASUREMENT)
May 1, 2006... AR Worldwide Receiver Systems has introduced a Compliant Emissions Receiver that implements an internal calibration system. The CER2018 Receiver, self-calibrates on-demand at every frequency scan--from 20 Hz to 18 GHz with optional...

Safe rugged pressure and temperature recorder.(TEST & MEASUREMENT)
May 1, 2006... Hoyt Electrical Instrument Works has announced the PRTemp1000IS, a rugged pressure recorder that accurately monitors and records pressure and temperature at user programmable reading intervals. The recorder has been Factory Mutual certified as...