ECN-Electronic Component News articles from October 2008

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from October 2008

Heads-up for HUD tech.(Editor's View)
October 1, 2008... While researching for this month's Industry Focus on Automotive Electronics, I encountered an issue pertaining to infotainment I never considered: government regulation. It arose as the I was asking questions about head-up display (HUD)...

PCB-mounted motor thinner than a credit card.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2008... Miga Motor Company is announcing its new MigaOne motor. The linear actuator weighs less than 0.5 oz. and is built directly onto a PCB substrate. Less than 0.1" thick, the MigaOne produces a 3/8" stroke at 2.5 lb/f. The company's patented...

High voltage battery stack monitor supports hybrid/electric vehicles and battery backup systems.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2008... Linear Technology's LTC6802 integrated multicell battery monitoring IC is capable of measuring up to 12 individual battery cells. The device's proprietary design allows multiple LTC6802s to be stacked in series without optocouplers or isolators...

Highly integrated handheld RF analyzer features calibration-ready measurements and fast test times.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2008... Agilent Technologies' announced its FieldFox handheld RF analyzer handheld instrument for wireless network installation and maintenance (I&M). The FieldFox - presented as the most integrated handheld--features cable and antenna test from 2 MHz...

FPGAs use acceleration technology to deliver speeds up to 1.5 GHz.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2008... Achronix Semiconductor today is shipping what it asserts are the world's fastest FPGAs. The Speedster family, with the SPD60 as its initial member, uses the company's picoPIPE acceleration technology to deliver speeds up to 1.5 GHz. The FPGAs...

Lighting-class LEDs presented as industry's smallest.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2008... Cree, Inc. introduced its XLamp XP-E and XP-C LEDs, which are presented as having the smallest footprint in the industry for lighting-class LEDs. The devices provide the same lighting performance and reliability as the company's XR-E and XR-C...

RFID tag simplifies attachment process to provide quality control.(L0eading Off)
October 1, 2008... Murata Electronics North America introduced the LXMS31 Series Magicstrap for complete coverage in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band (850 MHz to 965 MHz). This Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tag is designed to be applied directly on the...

LEDs; LEDs continue to be a hot technology, and manufacturers continue to produce lighting devices with very high intensities. This section presents, side-by-side, some recently introduced LED products.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
October 1, 2008... Freescale Semiconductor is sampling the first LED backlight product in its power management IC portfolio. The 10-channel MC34844 white SSLD IC is designed for LED backlights in notebook computers, as well as in flat-panel monitors with screen...

Safeguard Ethernet interfaces from cable discharges.(Ethernet)
October 1, 2008... Protecting Ethernet interfaces from cable discharges can create a challenge for engineers because good protection must meet two criteria. First, and most important, a protective device must effectively clamp a transient to a safe voltage....

Low-cost embedded NVM for power management designs; Using non-volatile memory for embedded applications.(Flash)
October 1, 2008... In this paper, we present two unique NVM solutions which can close two significant gaps in the embedded memory IC world. Today's designers have a large choice of embedded non-volatile memories (NVM) verified in different production...

Automotive infotainment drives vehicle trends; A tour of the vehicle shows how and where infotainment affects drivers and passengers.(INDUSTRY FOCUS)
October 1, 2008... When consumers shop for a new vehicle, they look at price and gas mileage as key factors in their purchasing decision. Technology, now more portable than ever, is also on the mind of the American consumer. Cell phones, GPS navigation devices,...

High-end DMMs simplify measurements: go beyond the obvious specs and features when you buy a precision DMM.(Test & Measurement)
October 1, 2008... When engineers start to evaluate a precision digital multimeter (DMM), they first think about resolution and accuracy. "They may start with requirements for a high and low measurement limit and a tolerance," said Chuck Cimino, a marketing...

Solving ESD challenges for the next generation of portable electronics; design issues such as electrostatic discharge (ESD) events pose a challenge for engineers, because without the proper protection, integrated circuit (IC) technologies won't survive the surge. Here we present an article and two additional viewpoints addressing design challenges.(Design Challenges)
October 1, 2008... New generations of portable products are increasingly sensitive to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD) voltage as newer integrated circuit (IC) technologies employ smaller geometries and lower working voltages. At the same time, portable...

SBC creates less heat.(BOARDS, MODULES & EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2008... Featuring the MPC8640 and MPC8640D Power Architecture processors by Freescale Semiconductor, the VG6 SBC from GE Fanuc offers optional support for the aforementioned processors. According to Freescale, the MPC8640(D) processor consumes up to 27...

Backplane uses star routing topology.(BOARDS, MODULES & EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2008... Complying with VITA 41.0 specifications and the VITA 38 specification for system management, Elma Bustronic's eight-slot VXS backplane uses a Star routing topology and backplane simulation for signal performance. The 6U-high device includes one...

Nano-ITX board employs media system processor.(BOARDS, MODULES & EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2008... Using a 1.5 GHz VIA C7 or 500 MHz VIA Eden processor, VIA Technologies' VIA EPIA N700 Nano-ITX board uses the 33 m[m.sup.2] VIA VX800 media system processor for industrial PC and embedded automation devices. The component offers two S-ATA...

Video capture card targets surveillance systems.(BOARDS MODULES 7 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2008... Storing multiple input video feeds for later review and analysis, BVM Limited's MP-6010 mini-PCI and PCI video capture card works in security and surveillance video systems. The component offers four-channel video and audio inputs with...

Board exhibits signal isolation.(BOARDS MODULES 7 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2008... Providing 16 isolated analog inputs and two isolated analog outputs, Microstar Laboratories' MSXB 085 isolated analog expansion and termination board demonstrates signal isolation. The component offers 16-bit data conversion, signal input...

Security dongle interfaces with any USB.(BOARDS MODULES 7 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2008... Including a hard-coded FTDIChip-ID number burnt in, Future Technology Devices' USB-Key security dongle performs with any USB host or hub to provide application software access control or as part of a key-based physical access control. The USB...

Industrial panel PC uses a 27' SXGA TFT LCD.(BOARDS MODULES 7 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2008... Advantech's Industrial Automation Group introduced the IPPC-6172A industrial panel PC, which uses a 17" SXGA TFT LCD with an Intel Pentium M/Celeron M processor of up to 2 GHz. The device has five USB 2.0 ports, CD-ROM, two PCI expansion slots...

Advanced TCA and micro TCA systems meet NEBS requirements.(BOARDS, MODULES & EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2008... Performing in telecom, enterprise and datacom applications, Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions' 600 Series Advanced TCA (636 and 646) and Micro TCA (650) systems pass network equipment-building system (NEBS) requirements and the PICMG 3.0...

PMC uses independent graphics heads.(BOARDS, MODULES & EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2008... Based on the ATI M9 graphics processor, the M590 Multi-standard Graphics and Video PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) from Aitech uses dual independent graphics heads to simultaneously output information from two separate data streams to two different...

Gearmotors perform at 1/2 horsepower.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2008... Bison Gear & Engineering's VWDIR line of fractional horsepower gearmotors deliver from 1/30 to 1/2 horsepower in commercial and industrial light applications. The parallel shaft and right angle devices offer output torques from 12 in./lbs to...

Controller/relay handles small to midsize machines.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2008... The nanoLine programmable controller/relay from Phoenix Contact is designed to control small to midsize machines that require few I/O points. The device has Ethernet connectivity, a removable operator display and flow chart programming....

Foot Switch eliminates stress.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2008... Having a cost aluminum cover, Linemaster Switch's Linemaster Junior foot switch is said to eliminate lower leg stress and pain after many hours of usage while standing or sitting. The device is suitable for applications including...

Trapezoidal drive targets battery-powered applications.(ELETROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2008... A programmable, high current, three-phase trapezoidal drive for DC brush-less motors from Trust Automation is designed for battery powered applications. The TA2215 drive is intended for integration into new and existing industrial applications,...

Software performs motion control design.(ELETROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2008... Configuring motion architectures for testing, Performance Motion Devices' Pro-Motion motion control set-up software provides auto-tuning for current loop and position loop of servo motors. The program offers multiple and simultaneous connection...

Relay offers coil latching.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2008... Having standard and reversed contact arrangements (1 Form C), Panasonic Electric Works' ARS relay includes one- and two-coil latching in frequencies of 3 GHz, 75 [ohm] and 50 [ohm]. The 14 mm x 8.6 mm x 7.2 mm SMT packaged device operates with...

Lighted pushbutton switches perform in a variety of applications.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2008... Offering thru-hole, right-angle and SMT terminal options, the momentary-actuation CL1200 relay and switch Series from CIT is available with round and square cap styles in various colors, with or without LED holes. Optional LED colors include...

Servo drives supply 7 A.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2008... Measuring 5" x 3" x 1.75", Applied Motion Products' SV Series servo drives deliver up to 7 A rms continuous or 14 A rms peak output current from a 24 VDC to 80 VDC power supply. The devices provide eight digital inputs, four digit outputs, two...

Serial Flash chip shows sub-90 nm device compatibility.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2008... Exhibiting an operating voltage range from 1.65 V to 1.95 V, Atmel's AT25DF081 8 Mb Serial Flash chip operates in the same voltage range as sub-90 nm ASICs and processors/controllers, yielding a single supply voltage for all system components....

Transceiver ICs integrate microprocessor.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2008... California Eastern Laboratories' ZIC2410 Series of ZigBee transceiver ICs combine a ZigBee-compliant RF transceiver with an 8051-based 8-bit microprocessor. The QN48- or VFBGA72-packaged devices offer a receiver sensitivity of -98 dBm, link...

Multiplexer supports hi-speed USB applications.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2008... The MAX4999 differential, 8:1 multiplexer from Maxim switches between eight USB hosts and a single peripheral at data rates up to 480 Mbps, thus enabling users to access data through the front panel of the server chassis. The device features...

TVS diode demonstrates ESD protection.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2008... Operating in [+ or -]5 V environments, OnChip Devices' ESD0402-01FR single-channel TVS diode dissipates ESD strikes of [+ or -]8 kV contact discharge, in accordance to the IEC 6100-4-2 standard. The 0402-sized or 1 mm x 0.6 mm x 0.5 mm SMT...

RF subsystem reduces design-cycle time.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2008... An RF subsystem from Skyworks Solutions supports femtocell base station and cellular repeaters in GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800 and PCS1900 frequency bands. Femtocells, or small cellular home base stations designed for residential and small business...

SerDes transceiver offers 30 ps jitter performance.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2008... Meeting SMPTE 424M jitter specifications, National Semiconductor's LMH4345 SerDes transceiver exhibits output alignment jitter performance of 30 ps and a minimum input jitter tolerance of 0.6 units interval (UI) in multichannel broadcast video...

MCU yields low current consumption.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2008... Running off of a 32 kHz oscillator, Freescale Semiconductor's MC9S08QE32 8-bit MCU demonstrates current consumption of < 7.300 mA on an operating voltage range from 1.800 V to 3.600 V. The device exhibits two low-power stop modes, low-power run...

Evaluation platform enables prototyping.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2008... Allowing DSP or processor aggregation, Tundra Semiconductor's Tsi620 multi-standard RapidIO switch evaluation platform enables prototyping using Texas Instruments' TMS320TCI6487 multi-core 3 GHz DSP with extendable cluster and an Altera Stratix...

TFT display demonstrates sunlight readability.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2008... Microtips Technology introduced its 5.7" (diagonal) VGA TFT display exhibiting a sunlight-readable picture with 640 x RGB x 480 dots resolution and a normally white wide-view display mode. The device has outline dimensions of 114 mm (W) x 104.6...

Spectral engine addresses multiple applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2008... Bayspec's F2 SuperGamut NIR Spectral Engine is designed for applications such as petrochemical facilities, pharmaceuticals, food processing, agricultural feed monitoring, pulp & paper monitoring, beverage and breweries, cosmetics, and water...

SSLD drives up to 10 LEDs.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2008... Working as a low dropout driver, Catalyst Semiconductor's CAT4101 linear-based constant-current SSLD operates with a LED pin compatible up to 25 V. The five-lead TO-263-packaged component drives strings of up to 10 LEDs adjustable to 1 A. The...

Display module complements existing instrumentation.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2008... Adding to the NGI vehicular instrumentation system, AMETEK's CAN-Communicator (C-COM) 2" graphic display module offers usability by itself or as a complement to existing instrumentation by connecting it to a SAE J1939 (CAN) data bus. The 106 x...

Laser diode driver/temperature controller offers enhanced setpoint stability.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2008... With setpoint stability to support critical applications, Wavelength Electronics' LDTC 2/2 laser diode driver and temperature controller is compatible with A/B type lasers and allows photodiode power monitoring in constant current mode. The...

Coax cables support HD, SDI, and digital video.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2008... The Plenum Mini Digital Coax cable (Part No. 1855P) from Belden is a plenum version of Belden's 1855A non-plenum, sub-miniature 59/U digital coax cable. Both versions of Belden Brilliance Mini Digital Coax cables are intended for connection of...

Fastener thread adds 30[degrees] wedge ramp.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2008... Mating with standard 60[degrees] male fasteners, Spiralock Corporation's Spiralock self-locking fastener thread offers a 30[degrees] wedge ramp at the root of the female thread to allow spinning relative to female threads until tension is...

Enclosure targets radios.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECT)
October 1, 2008... Using a universal mounting system with tamper-proof plugs and feed-throughs, ARC Wireless Solutions' ARC IES Generation II (Gen II) enclosure performs in radios using broadband Wi-Fi, WiMAX and MIMO. The RoHS-compliant device demonstrates...

Wire-to-board connector locks securely.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECT)
October 1, 2008... Designed with a secure provides an audible click/tactile feedback when mated, the 1.5 mm pitch, top-and-side entry connectors from JST suit consumer, commercial and industrial high density applications. The disconnectable, crimp-style ZE...

Epoxy adhesive cures at room temperature.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2008... The EP41SMED epoxy adhesive from Master Bond is intended for fast, room temperature curing and bonding applications. The compound has a 5:1 mix ratio by weight and a "handling" time as fast as 10 to 15 minutes at normal ambient temperatures....

Pitch connector available in wide height range.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2008... Adding to the SMC 1.270 mm (0.500") pitch connector line, ERNI Electronics' SMC Board-to-Board-Adapter presents connectivity in board-to-board heights from 20 mm to 40 mm in 2 mm increments. The device has male contacts on both component ends...

RF connectors features all-metal construction.(PACKAGINE & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2008... The KCC (Killer Compression Connectors) Series of all-metal connectors from Bomar Interconnect Products is comprised of Type F, BNC and RCA plugs. The KCC Series is commonly specified to connect RG59, RG6, RG6 quad shield, and mini RG59 cables...

RF connector system operates continuously at 250[degrees]C.(PACKAGINE & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2008... Lasting for a lifespan of 25 years, ITT Interconnect Solutions' RF connector system, consisting of a coaxial RF connector and 12 RF cable assemblies, uses a cable assembly with a silicone dioxide dielectric suitable for continuous operation at...

Dual band antennas handle 50 W.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2008... Using a RG58 cable with a U/V stable polypropylene radome and 3M VHB Series two-sided adhesive gasket, Astron Wireless Technologies' LP8319H, LP8615H, LP8619H, LP9119H and LP9219H dual band antennas present a power handling capability of 50 W....

Filter addresses EMI on DisplayPort interfaces.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2008... Featuring a wideband thin-film common mode filter for EMI suppression on DisplayPort interfaces, the TCM1210U-500-2P from TDK works as an EMI countermeasure on high-speed data transmission lines in notebook computers, audiovisual equipment and...

VCO offers low phase noise.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2008... Operating from 136 MHz to 174 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 V to -4.5 V, Crystek's CVCO55FL-0136-0174 VCO features a typical phase noise of -123 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. Output power is typically 9 dBm. The model is packaged in the...

Potentiometers demonstrate low resistor tolerance error.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2008... Designed for open-loop applications, Analog Devices' AD529x family of single-channel 10-bit programmable digital potentiometers offer Analog Devices, Inc. .

Resistors deliver long load-life stability.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2008... The updated S Series of high-precision Bulk Metal foil (BMF) resistors from Vishay provide a military-grade typical TCR of [+ or -]2 ppm/[degrees]C from-55[degrees]C to 125[degrees]C (25[degrees]C ref.), a tolerance of [+ or -]0.005 percent,...

Crystal oscillators tolerate [+ or -] 50 ppm.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2008... Operating over a frequency range from 20 MHz to 80 MHz, Raltron Electronics' R2016 Series SMT crystal oscillators exhibit a standard frequency tolerance of [+ or -] 50 ppm with [+ or -] 10 ppm, [+ or -] 20 ppm and [+ or -] 30 ppm versions...

Inductive planar set performs in hybrid vehicles.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2008... Accomplishing specific sector standard AEC Q-200, Grupo Premo's inductive planar set targets DC/DC converters and traction inverters in hybrid vehicles. The devices exhibit an isolation level up to 10 kV through a vacuum potting technique,...

HCMOS oscillators offer high stability.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2008... Performing at 2.5 V, Fox Electronics' F540 Series HCMOS oscillators exhibit stabilities of 15 ppm (F547), 10 ppm (F549) and 8 ppm (F54S) with phase noise of-140 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and a jitter period of 3 ps rms. The 5 mm x 3.2 mm...

Disc capacitors/MLCCs meet halogen free standards.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2008... The RDC and AXC Series of epoxy coated radial and axial MLCC's, and the SDC and HDC Series of safety-certified and commercial disc capacitors from Holy Stone are halogen free. The RDC Series radial dipped ceramic capacitors are designed for use...

Capacitors operate at 200[degrees]C.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2008... Handling harsh and rugged operating environments, AVX's SMX and CHX Series stacked ceramic capacitors perform in temperatures up to 200[degrees]C. The devices offer a maximum capacitance of 340 [micro]F at 25 V and a maximum voltage rating of...

Power supplies handle 1,500 W loads.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Operating with full load convection cooling from 0[degrees]C to ~45[degrees]C, DongAh Elecomm's PSU-750 Series of 750 W switching power supplies demonstrates 1,500 W peak load capability for up to five minutes. The 13.38" x 4.570" x 1.970" open...

DC/DC converters exhibit 2,250 VDC isolation.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Presenting isolation to 2,250 VDC, Murata Power Solutions' UCE Series eighth-brick DC/DC converters deliver output power up to 100 W and output current of 40 A over output voltages from 1.50 V to 12 V. The 58.40 mm x 22.90 mm x 10.16 mm...

Fuses target high-current systems.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Providing protection for high-current voltage regulator modules and DC/DC converters, the 0501 Series SMT 1206-size fuses from Littelfuse have an interrupt rating of 150 A at 24 VDC. The RoHS-compliant Pb-and halide-free components operate in a...

Sine-wave system designed for heavy-duty environments.(POWER SOURCE)
October 1, 2008... Absopulse Electronics' CSI 2K-6KM Series sine-wave output inverter system was designed for operation in industrial, oil and gas, mining, mobile, utility, telecom and other heavyduty environments. This inverter system can be factory configured...

Power supplies offer universal inputs.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Working with 120 VDC to 370 VDC supplies, RECOM Electronics RAC-SB Series of 5 W and 10 W single-output AC/DC power supplies exhibit universal inputs ranging from 90 VAC to 264 VAC. The 2" x 1" encapsulated PCB mount or panel mount devices...

Power supplies offer a voltage-versus-current output.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Phoenix Contact's STEP Series of general purpose power supplies use a voltage versus current characteristic output suitable for starting lamp loads or capacitive loads. The devices offer a DIN rail clip for mounting onto a rail or in a panel....

Power supplies deliver up to 150W.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Covering output voltages including 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V, 24V and 36V, Lambda's LS50, LS75, LS100 and LS150 Series of AC/DC single-output power supplies deliver 50W, 75W, 100W and 150W, respectively. The CE-marked, UL/EN/IEC609501-specified...

Lithium ion cell discharges 40 A.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Using a nickel manganese-based cathode material, Panasonic's CGR26650A lithium ion cell exhibits a discharge rate capability of up to 40 A. The component exhibits a typical capacity of 2,650 mAH with a recharge rate to have most capacity...

AC/DC switching supplies comply with EN55022 standards.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Operating in medical instrumentation and commercial-grade industrial control and telecommunications systems, Astrodyne's EFM30 and EFM30/M Series modular AC/DC switching supplies meet EN55022, Class B standards for EMC noise performance. The...

Desktop power supplies deliver 30 W.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Coming in a 4.13" x 1.91" x 1.39" package, Power Partners' KSAFF Series desktop AC/DC power supplies provide up to 30 W of power. The RoHS-compliant devices operate in an input range from 90 VAC to 264 VAC and a single output range from 3 VDC...

Power modules present mounting configuration choices.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Providing mounting configuration choices to the designer, TMT Series encapsulated power supply modules from Tracopower are available standard with solder pins for PCB Mounting, terminal blocks for chassis mounting, or with optional DIN-rail...

Transformers perform in harsh environments.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Meeting international specifications for harsh environments, Datatronics' 4283-1200 and 4283-1250 Series transformers operate in line and portable medical devices, such as defibrillators, industrial lasers, ion generators for powder coating and...

Power supplies target Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet apps.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2008... Adding to the SCP-X Series, SolaHD's SCP 100S24X-CP and SCP 100S24X-DVN stand alone power supplies perform in the physical layer of Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet applications, respectively. The metal case-sealed devices include mini-change...

Thermocouple and RTD transmitters offer weather resistance.(SENSORS)
October 1, 2008... Coming in a NEMA 4X enclosure, Omega Engineering's UWTC-2-NEMA & UWRTD-2-NEMA wireless thermocouple and RTD transmitters exhibit weather resistance in industrial applications. Each thermocouple model can be programmed to work as a type J, K,...

Pressure transducer has flush diaphragm.(SENSORS)
October 1, 2008... Machining from a single piece of steel, Stellar Technology's Model FT260 pressure transducer utilizes a flush diaphragm to reduce dead volume to the fixturing to resist the accumulation of residue down to zero. The enviromentally sealed device...

Encoder/decoder shapes RS-232 data signals.(SENSORS)
October 1, 2008... Supporting data ranges from 1.20 kb/s to 115.20 kb/s, Vishay Intertechnology's TOIM5232 encoder/decoder presents proper pulse shaping of RS-232 data signals for serial infrared (SIR) IrDA transceivers. The device shortens RS-232 output signals...

Rotary actuators demonstrate 15 arc-seconds accuracy.(SENSORS)
October 1, 2008... Integrating a cross-roller bearing structure, Oriental Motor's DG 200 Series hollow rotary actuators shows a repetitive position accuracy of 15 are-seconds and a total backlash of two are-minutes. With a frame size of 7.87" (200 mm) and an...

Air flow sensors utilize digital display.(SENSORS)
October 1, 2008... Verifying flow rate, direction and output condition, Panasonic Electric Works' FM-200 Series SUNX air flow sensors integrates a two-color dual digital display to show this data. The devices offer bi-directional flow detection of [+ or -]3...

Optical positioning system offers zero translation.(SENSORS)
October 1, 2008... The LFA-1012 linear focus actuator (LFA) from Equipment Solutions features a zero-translation tangential flexure. With a 10 mm (0.394") stroke length and 12 mm optics mount, the LFA is marketed for: Optical focusing, scanning, inter-ferometry,...

Accelerometer delivers broadband frequency response.(SENSORS)
October 1, 2008... Intended for slow-speed condition monitoring applications such as cooling tower fans, slow speed gearboxes, wind turbines and food processing equipment, the model 786-500 high-output accelerometer from Wilcoxon Research has an acceleration...

Accelerometers use motion detection device.(SENSORS)
October 1, 2008... Targeting the automotive and industrial markets, Kionix's KXD94 Series of accelerometers includes a tri-axis, mid-g motion detection device. The components offer an output range from [+ or -] 5 g to [+ or -] 13 g, supply voltage from 2.75 V to...

CCD sensor works at 50 megapixels.(SENSORS)
October 1, 2008... Detecting a 1-[ft.sup.2] object in an aerial photo of a field 1.5 miles across, Eastman Kodak's KODAK KAF-50100 image sensor functions at 50 megapixels. The device uses the company's TRUESENSE 6-micron full frame CCD technology platform, which...

Data logger uses USB interface.(TEST & MEASUREMENT)
October 1, 2008... Working with the MICROLAB-LITE software, Omega Engineering's OM-MICROLITE pocket-sized data logger monitors and records temperature using a USB interface. The CE-marked device displays information on a numeric LCD display, and it uses a 3 V...