Design News articles from September 2007

Design News archives from September 2007

Armed and Determined Robots.(2007 International Robotics and Vision Show)(Kyodo America launches LawnBott)(Mitsubishi Corp. introduces RV-3S series industrial robot)
September 3, 2007... By Randy Frank, Contributing Editor Machines make tasks look easy without the drudgery Sure, you could see massive robotic arms everywhere at the 2007 International Robotics & Vision Show (http://rbi.ims.ca/5401-524 ), but if you...

The Case of the Strewn Skiers.
September 3, 2007... By Kenneth Russell, Professor Emeritus, MIT, Cambridge, MA The motorized ski tow eliminated laborious uphill hikes and thereby revolutionized downhill skiing. Early tows amounted to a rope threaded around a pair of pulleys and driven by a...

Norm Stresses the New at the NYW.
September 3, 2007... By John Dodge, Editor-in-Chief With Norm Abram in his New Yankee Workshop on the cover, you might think Design News has morphed into a woodworking magazine. Well, no, it hasn't. The 'Norm' package of stories about building kitchen cabinets...

Best of the Engineering Marketplace.(Endicott Interconnect Technologies Inc. introduces HyperBGA semiconductor package)(Elma Electronic Inc. introduces Elma light guides LEDs)(Kinetic Systems Inc. introduces VIBRALITE AL Series 5500 )
September 3, 2007... Compiled by Elizabeth M. Taurasi and Sasha Brown-Worsham Endicott's HyperBGA® Semiconductor Package Elizabeth M. Taurasi, Sasha Brown-Worsham Higher speeds and more reliabilitythan ceramic BGAs HyperBGA[R] from Endicott...

New Yankee Workshop:A 'New' Evolution in Wood and Fastening.(Viewpoint essay)
September 3, 2007... By John Dodge, Editor-in-Chief Show host Norm Abram will build kitchen cabinets for the 2008 season, using engineered wood, advanced hardware, screws and glue If you think 'The New Yankee Workshop' stands for craftsmanship in the...

Battery Redux.
September 3, 2007... By Charles J. Murray, Senior Technical Editor, Electronics The EV battery is back and this time it faces tough cost and safety challenges. Its mission, however, is less daunting than it was a decade ago The technology that almost...

Bring it Forward.(computer aided engineering made easy)
September 3, 2007... By Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor Software/Hardware Hardware advances like multi-core processors are changing the way engineering teams work, moving highly specialized simulation and CAE analysis work up earlier in the design process...

USB-Powered Batteries.(Moixa Energy Corp. introduces USBCELL batteries)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... By Terry Costlow, Contributing Editor Rechargeable batteries bring many benefits, but travelers often don't use them because there's no room for bulky chargers. The USBCELL addresses this dilemma, plugging into any USB port to recharge....

Camera Layers Colors.(Sigma Corp. introduces SD14 camera )(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... By Terry Costlow, Contributing Editor Sigma Corp.'s SD14 camera boasts 14 megapixel resolution, using a layered image sensor from Foveon that captures red, green and blue data for every pixel to take high-definition images with gradation...

Radio Searches for Stars.(Automotive radios from Daesung-Eltec Co. Ltd.)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... By Terry Costlow, Contributing Editor Automotive radios are becoming entertainment centers, even searching the airwaves to alert drivers when their favorite artist is being played on any radio station. That's among the features of the...

Breaking 100 is a Breeze.(Ducati Hypermotard and Ducati Data Analyzer)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... By Terry Costlow, Contributing Editor The Ducati Hypermotard weighs less than 400 lb, yet the 90 degree Twin engine delivers 90 horsepower. The racing bike hits speeds above 125 mph, driven by an air-cooled 1100 Desmo engine. The engine...

Sub Soars High.(The International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... By Terry Costlow, Contributing Editor The push to get youth excited about engineering includes a number of contests for college students. The International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition attracts more than two dozen engineering...

Case 107: Magnetic Levitation Mystery.(Case study)
September 3, 2007... By Design News Staff Nathan Loden's Magnetic Levitation experiment started with the basic problem of stabilizing a frictionless position control loop with inherent metastability. A fast controller with phase-lead compensation took care of...

EPA Gives Goodyear Truck Tires the Eco-Nod.(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... By Rob Spiegel, Contributing Editor It's now official: you can save up to 4 percent in fuel by choosing the right tires. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has certified Goodyear's Fuel Max line of commercial tires for use on...

Plug-In Hybrids Really Can Reduce Greenhouse Gasses.(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... By Rob Spiegel, Contributing Editor A new study concludes plug-in hybrid vehicles really can have an impact on the environment. A report released by the Electric Research Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council shows widespread...

New Hose Prevents Fuel Loss.(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... By Rob Spiegel, Contributing Editor The new Vapor-Loc tank truck hose produced by HBD/Thermoid Inc. of Bellefontaine, OH, is designed to reduce fuel loss caused by vapor permeation. Company officials say the hose will eliminate smelly odors...

Modeling: Linear Graphs & State-Equation Formulation.
September 3, 2007... By Kevin Craig Our past columns have emphasized repeatedly that modeling is the single most important activity in mechatronics, which is becoming the design process of choice for successful multidisciplinary systems' engineers. ...

Accurately Sensing A Battery's State of Charge and State of Health.
September 3, 2007... By Randy Frank, Contributing Editor Current, voltage and temperature provide the critical parameters With the U.S. Federal Government proposing increased fuel economy standards and everyone concerned with the existing fuel economy...

Freescale Rolls Out 'Intelligent Basketball'.(Freescale Semiconductor Israel Ltd.)(Spalding and Evenflo Companies Inc. Spalding Div.)
September 3, 2007... By Charles J. Murray, Senior Technical Editor, Electronics Sensors, RF technology combine to make ball smart Electronic intelligence seeped deeper into the realm of everyday products at the recent Freescale Technology Forum...

Smarter Design Reduces Costs for Deere & Co.
September 3, 2007... By Doug Smock, Contributing Editor, Materials and Fastening Suppliers contribute ideas on materials and configurations that meet requirements for new federal fuel-efficiency standards Deere & Co. (http://rbi.ims.ca/5401-557 ) reduced...

Rolls Royce 787 Engine Soars Through Testing.
September 3, 2007... By Joseph Ogando, Senior Editor, Motion Control As the Trent 1000 completed its first test flights prior to the 787 rollout, its chief engineer describes some of the engine's design highlights In the weeks before the Boeing 787...

3D CAD Transformation at the Core.
September 3, 2007... By Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor, Software/Hardware New Anark Core Platform repurposes CAD data for collaboration throughout the enterprise Anark Corp. is staking claim to the problem of sharing 3D CAD data throughout the...

Skilled Workers Vital to Vibrant Economy.
September 3, 2007... By Daniel L. Twarog, President, North American Die Casting Assn. Efforts underway to get young people interested in manufacturing This shortage is the result of a variety of factors. These include misconceptions about the strength of...

Simplifying Design with Design Review.
September 3, 2007... By Jim Lambert, Design Engineering Manager, Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp. Allows customers to visualize project before manufacturing Bosch Rexroth uses Autodesk Design Review to share designs for review, measure, mark-up and comment...

Secure Your Data.(Editorial)
September 3, 2007... By Jon Titus, Contributing Editor Now that you have a lot of experimental data, how do you store it safely so you can reuse it? You may need test results again if you test products for government agencies, test products that require an...

A Piece of the Rapid Prototyping Action.
September 3, 2007... By Joseph Ogando, Senior Editor, Motion Control Fractional ownership has come to the additive fabrication business What do rapid prototyping machines have in common with private jets? Alex Linde sums ups the connection in two words -...

Providing Better Solutions for Packaging Machinery.(Siemens AG introduces Sinamics drive series packaging machinery)(Harland Machine Systems introduces Mercury machine)(Imaje USA introduces Imaje ProControl-I )
September 3, 2007... By Al Presher, Contributing Editor Automation and motion control spurs packaging machinery innovation Since the advent of general purpose motion control 25 years ago, packaging machinery has always been a primary target on the radar...

Packaging Challenges in Pharmaceuticals.
September 3, 2007... By John Williamson, Contributing Writer Packaging can refer to filling and finishing, otherwise putting the drug into individual treatment containers such as syringes and vials, and to the boxes and bottles that appear on the drugstore...

Motion for Packaging.(market for packaging controls and machinery)
September 3, 2007... By Al Presher, Contributing Editor Servos and PC-based control offer solutions for flexibility and system integration What automation/motion technologies are making an impact in packaging? In the packaging machinery market, it's...

Optimizing Delta Pick-and-Place Robot.
September 3, 2007... By Miriam Bilstein, Contributing Writer The most pervasive rapid transfer robot design on the market Annual North American consumption of candy per person is nearly 25 lb. Therefore, chances are you have eaten tiny sweets out of fancy...

Straight Talk on High Performance Equipment Reliability.(nuts and bolts with trouble-free reliability)
September 3, 2007... By Ed Palm, Contributing Writer How the nuts and bolts of product design determines the cost-effectiveness of a component during its life cycle Times have changed, and the way OEMs deal with the nuts, bolts, taps, fasteners and...

Top Blog Posts.
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Recent posts on the latest engineering technology trends Make Way for CAD TV There's the Food Network for foodies, CNN for news junkies and now CADCAMNETtv for those addicted to being in the know when it comes...

The Case of the Wacky Walkie.
September 24, 2007... By Myron J. Boyajian, President Engineering Consultants The handy, electric-powered walkie has two fork-like projections supported by load rollers (http://rbi.ims.ca/5404-670 ) that are slid under a pallet and raised by a motor-pump unit. A...

Congratulations Golden Mousetrap Winners, Engineer of the Year.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By John Dodge, Editor-in-Chief It wasn't easy choosing an Engineer of the year considering we had a strong and diverse field of candidates. Dirak's Dieter Ramsauer (http://rbi.ims.ca/5404-511 ), an extraordinary engineer and toolmaker, is...

Best of the Engineering Marketplace.(Cicoil Corp. introduces custom-shaped flat silicone cables)(CUI Inc. V-Infinity Div. introduces VWQAS2 and VWQBS2 series of converters)(Banner Engineering Corp. introduces DIN-Muting Modules)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Cicoil's Custom-Shaped Flat Cables Staff Deliver the ultimate in space efficiency For space-sensitive electronics, Cicoil features custom-shaped flat silicone cables. The custom shaping allows for very...

2007 Engineer of the Year: Boeing's Tom Cogan.
September 24, 2007... By John Dodge, Editor-in-Chief The chief project engineer of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner doesn't crack under pressure, despite a job that keeps him on his toes 24/7 Tom Cogan's co-workers and subordinates will tell you he symbolizes the...

Engineer of the Year Finalist: Michael Dhuey.
September 24, 2007... By Charles J. Murray, Senior Technical Editor, Electronics Veteran electrical engineer shows willingness to handle myriad tasks When Cisco Systems Inc. launched a search for the ideal engineering team for its TelePresence project three...

Engineer of the Year Finalist: Martin Fisher.(KickStart International)
September 24, 2007... By Joseph Ogando, Senior Editor, Motion Control As the co-founder and chief engineer of KickStart, Martin Fisher has created products that help Africa's poor lift themselves out of poverty With a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied...

Engineer of the Year Finalist: Dieter Ramsauer.
September 24, 2007... By Doug Smock, Contributing Editor, Materials and Fastening Innovative new assembly technology springs from Ramsauer's tooling knowledge and study of customer production Ask Dieter Ramsauer his official title, and he responds...

Category: Analog Control: Duncan Electronics.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Torque Sensor Duncan Electronics' bi-directional, non-contacting torque sensor allows powertrain engineers to design an accurate torque sensor into their power conversion systems. Unlike similar existing sensors,...

Category: Analog Control: National Semiconductor.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff National Semiconductor Op-Amp National Semiconductor's LM4562 dual 34V high-fidelity audio operational amplifier is said to practically eliminate distortion, with total harmonic distortion plus noise of 0.00003...

Category: Components, Hardware & Interconnect: W.L. Gore & Assoc.(W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. launched Gore FireWire high flex cable assemblies )(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff FireWire Cable Assemblies Gore FireWire High Flex Cable Assemblies provide motion control and vision systems with interconnects for high-performance flex life and signal transmission performance. The new assemblies...

Category: Components, Hardware & Interconnect: Infineon Technologies.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Mobile Telephony Chip Infineon Technologies' E-Gold voice chip is said to be the first GMS/GPRS single chip to integrate the baseband processor, RF transceiver, SRAM memory and power management - all in an 8 x 8 x...

Category: Digital/Embedded Control: Moxa Group.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Modbus Gateways Moxa Group's MGate MB3000 Modbus gateways convert between Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU/ASCII protocols. The gateways simultaneously support up to 16 Modbus TCP masters, with up to 31 RTU/ASCII slaves...

Category: Power Management & Control: Analog Devices.(information of ADuM1250 digital isolator)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff ADuM1250 Digital Isolator Analog Devices' ADuM1250 is said to be the industry's "first true bi-directional digital isolator." It can be used to isolate cost-sensitive, two-wire buses, such as I2C, SMBus and PMBus....

Category: Sensors & Vision: Pepperl + Fuchs.(information of IDENT control radio frequency identification handheld reader)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff IDENT Control RFID Handheld Reader Pepperl + Fuchs' IDENT Control RFID Handheld Reader is battery operated and therefore can be used to read or write data in the field without a power cable. The fully programmable...

Category: Analog Control: Fairchild Semiconductor.(information of Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc's FIN324C, [micro]SerDes-uLP )(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Fairchild Serialization/De-serialization Fairchild's FIN324C, [micro]SerDes-uLP is a serialization solution that reduces 24 or 12 parallel LVTTL signals typically required in ultra-portables to a single...

Category: Components, Hardware & Interconnect: Weidmuller.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff RockStar Rectangular Connector Series Weidmuller's HDC RockStar Rectangular Connector Series features inserts with "Push-In" wire termination technology that reportedly reduce installation time by more than 60...

Category: Components, Hardware & Interconnect: Schaffner.(information of Schaffner EMC Inc's FN3025/FN3026 filters)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Low-Leakage EMI Filters Schaffner FN3025/FN3026 EMI/RFI filters are said to be the first to be housed in functional plastic enclosures, instead of in conventional metal boxes. Also, whereas most traditional filters...

Category: Components, Hardware & Interconnect: Skyworks Solutions.(information of SKY73013 demodulator)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff SKY73013 Demodulator Skyworks Solutions' SKY73013 is a high-performance RF solution for the unlicensed WinMax market. It's targeted at short range communications, 802.11, 5.8-GHz industrial and medical RFID readers...

Category: Components, Hardware & Interconnect: Turck Inc.
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff BLident RFID System Turck Inc.'s BLident is said to be the first modular RFID system with built-in I/O capability. It therefore allows users to add I/O modules to RFID systems - up to eight RFID channels on a...

Category: Components, Hardware & Interconnect: Ramtron International.(FM22L16 memory)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Ramtron FRAM Memory Ramtron's FM22L16 is said to be the semiconductor industry's first 4-Mbit FRAM memory. It combines Texas Instruments' proven 130-nm process with Ramtron's advanced FRAM cell architecture. For...

Category: Components, Hardware & Interconnect: Skyworks Solutions.(Skyworks Solutions Inc. introduces Helios II-Plus EDGE Radio )(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Helios II-Plus EDGE Radio Skyworks Solutions' Helios II-Plus EDGE Radio is designed to reduce space, cost and cycle time in applications requiring GSM/GPRS/EDGE performance. The product is designed around Skyworks'...

Category: Power Management & Control: EMP.(information of EMP Model TK8 thermal kit)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Advanced Development Thermal Kit The EMP Model TK8 Thermal Kit is designed for the transit bus market as a "mini-hybrid" electrified cooling system. Using electric fans for cooling, it eliminates hydraulics. An...

Category: Components, Hardware & Interconnect: Weidmuller.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff IP67 Ethernet Switch Weidmuller's IP67 Ethernet Switch offers eight ports with sealed M12 Ethernet connections. With it, design engineers are now able to deploy Ethernet switching technology directly to machines or...

Category: Components, Hardware & Interconnect: Xceive.(information of XC5000 integrated silicon tuner )(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff XC5000 Silicon Tuner Chip Xceive's XC5000 integrated silicon tuner enables design engineers to meet multiple worldwide TV standards with a single-chip, low-power, high-performance solution. Optimized for...

Category: Power Management & Control: Raycap Corp.(information of strikesorb transient voltage surge suppressor)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff TVSS Module Raycap's Strikesorb Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor (TVSS) module provides uninterrupted protection from surge currents up to 200 kA. Designed to withstand repeated surges and provide ultimate load...

Category: Power Management & Control: National Semiconductor.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Buck Regulators National Semiconductor's Simple Switcher buck regulators enable novice and seasoned power supply designers to "dial in" size and efficiency requirements. Using the company's Webench suite of tools...

Category: Power Management & Control: Fairchild Semiconductor.(Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc.)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff FAN2106 Buck Regulator Fairchild's FAN2106 TinyBuck is a 6A, 3 to 24V input synchronous regulator that integrates a PWM controller, high- and low-side MOSFETs and a boot diode into one device. Fairchild describes...

Category: Sensors & Vision: Analog Devices' Gyroscope.(ADIS16250 iSensor gyroscope)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff ADIS16250 iSensor Gyroscope Analog Devices' ADIS16250 iSensor gyroscope is a low-power angular rate sensor. It is said to be the first and only gyro to offer digital dynamic range and sensitivity scaling. It...

Category: Sensors & Vision: GF Piping Systems.(information of Signet 2552 Metal Magmeter)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Signet 2552 Metal Magmeter GF Piping Systems' Signet 2552 Metal Magmeter is a flow sensor for "hot tap" installation without system shutdown. It fits pipe sizes up to 48 inches. Its installation without system...

Category: Sensors & Vision: Cognex.(information of DVT 515 sensor)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff DVT 515 Cognex's DVT 515 is a low-cost, full-featured vision inspection system capable of determining part position, precision gauging, robotic guidance, sorting, identification and defect detection. The DVT uses...

Category: Sensors & Vision: Tektronix Inc.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff DSA70000 Series Real-Time Oscilloscope With up to 20 GHz, 50 GS/sec, 200M memory and more than 300,000 waveforms captured per second on all four channels simultaneously, the DSA70000 Series Real-Time Oscilloscopes...

Category: Sensors & Vision: Microchip Technology Inc.
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff dsPIC Digital Signal Controller Microchip Technology Inc.'s dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers for Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) offer an easy-to-program DSC core with peripherals designed specifically for SMPS...

Category: Sensors & Vision: Swagelok.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff CR-288 Concentration Monitor Swagelok's CR-288 Concentration Monitor can be installed in a process stream or at the point of use where chemicals are delivered or blended and delivers accurate measurements of...

Category: Sensors & Vision: Agilent.(Agilent Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff 5000 Series Oscilloscopes Agilent's 5000 Series Oscilloscopes give engineers greater visibility into their designs by offering fast update rates that minimize dead time between acquisitions and therefore improve an...

Category: Sensors & Vision: National Instruments.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Digitizer/Oscilloscope National Instruments' PXI-5152 digitizer/oscilloscope offers a sampling rate of 2 GS/sec (gigasamples/sec) by providing a 1 GS/sec sampling rate on two simultaneous channels. For repetitive...

Category: Sensors & Vision: Tektronix Inc.(RSA6100A Series launched)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff RSA6100A Series Real-TimeSpectrum Analyzer Tektronix Inc.'s RSA6100A Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer employs DPX waveform image processor technology that transforms volumes of real-time data to produce a unique...

Category: Sensors & Vision: Tektronix Inc.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff AWG7000 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator Tektronix Inc.'s AWG7000 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator offers flexibility of waveform creation, low cost of test and more precise repeatability from test station to...

Isolationist Policy From Australia.(information of BlueAnt Wireless Z9 headsets)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Terry Costlow, Contributing Editor Bluetooth Headsets continue to offer more capabilities and less size. The Z9 from Australian-based BlueAnt Wireless offers what it calls Voice Isolation Technology. VIT uses the BlueCore-Multimedia...

Stereo Helps Coupe Gain Attention.(Analog Devices Inc. introduce Blackfin DSP chip )(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Terry Costlow, Contributing Editor The 2008 Audi A5 Coupe is attracting attention for its interior, as well as its style and handling. A big part of that stems from the Audi Symphony and Concert digital radios, which feature a six-CD...

Stay Up-to-Date on the Latest Flights.(AirNav Systems LLC introduces AirNav RadarBox Advanced Real Time ADS-B Radar Receiver 2 )(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Terry Costlow, Contributing Editor With flight delays at record levels, monitoring plane movement may become a more widespread hobby. AirNav Systems LLC decodes the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast radar signals from planes,...

Wireless Without Batteries.(EnOcean GmbH introduces 1.5-inch square wireless modules)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Terry Costlow, Contributing Editor If you think light switches and thermostats are not very high tech, think again. EnOcean GmbH is shipping wireless modules that use energy harvesting techniques so no batteries are required. To meet the...

Now a Word for Video Conferencing.(Polycom Inc. introduces SoundStructure audio system )(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Terry Costlow, Contributing Editor Airline delays and high fuel prices are boosting interest in video conferencing, but the technology still lacks the realism some users want. Polycom Inc. is addressing sound quality with its...

Case #108: The Tube to the Recycling Center Has an Air Ride.
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Let's say you have a Beer Chucking Refrigerator (http://rbi.ims.ca/5404-673 ) within range and a Can Crusher (http://rbi.ims.ca/5404-674 ) out in the shed. Now all you need is a way to get the empties out to the can...

Analog Front End Speeds Copiers, Printers.(National Semiconductor Corp. develops analog front end processors)(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Charles J. Murray Enables desktop color copy speeds of 40 pages per minute Up until recently, if you wanted a high-speed color copier or printer capable of cranking out more than 40 pages per minute, you would have needed an office...

Metalink Delivers on Wireless HDTV Vision.
September 24, 2007... Charles J. Murray Use of new IEEE 802.11n standard makes it possible For most of us, wireless delivery of multiple high-definition (HD) video streams lies somewhere in the future. For engineers at Metalink Ltd., however, that...

MRAM Shows Potential to Move Beyond Flash, SRAM.
September 24, 2007... By Charles J. Murray After nearly a decade of technology development, Freescale rolls out a commercial 4-Mbit version of MRAM When Freescale Semiconductor rolled out its new 4-Mbit magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) chip...

TI's Controller Manages 16 Power Supply Channels.(information of Texas Instruments TMS32OF28044 digital signal controller )(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Charles J. Murray Controller is targeted at high energy efficiency systems As power supplies grow more complex and the number of channels on them rises, designers are looking for better ways to manage the complexity. That's why...

Integrated Sensor System Improves Tire Pressure Monitoring.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Charles J. Murray MEMS-based product could make TPMS smaller, less costly To build a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), automotive suppliers need to seamlessly squeeze a microcontroller, transmitter and three kinds of sensors...

Integrated Power Analyzer Cuts Setup Times.(Agilent Technologies Inc. launched N6705A dc power analyzer )(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Charles J. Murray No programming of test modules required It's been said that when operating test equipment, 90 percent of a measurement time is in the setup. That being the case, Agilent's N6705A dc Power Analyzer should be a...

Category: Fluid Power: EXAIR Corp.(information of EFC electronic flow control systems )(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff EFC Electronic Flow Control System The EFC Electronic Flow Control systems from EXAIR Corp. minimize compressed air usage in blow-off, drying, conveying, cooling and static-elimination applications. Consisting of...

Category: Fluid Power: Parker Hannifin.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff 3MAJ and 4MAJ Rodlocking Pneumatic Cylinders Parker Hannifin's 3MAJ and 4MAJ Series Cylinders are standard rodlocking cylinders built to NFPA specifications. Rodlocks mechanically keep the piston rod from moving in...

Category: Fastening, Joining and Assembly Components: Hays Engineering & MFG. Inc.(Brief article)
September 24, 2007... By Design News Staff Thomalawk Security Device This security device provides a structural connection between two members or bodies in a device while incorporating a security feature that allows the attachment of only one unique part...