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Motor Controller Powers Brushless DC Fans and Motors
December 17, 2008 6:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntegrating a Hall sensor and amplifier, digital control circuitry, and a full-bridge output driver, Diodes Incorporated’s AH5792 smart motor controller drives low-power, single-coil brushless DC fans and motors. The SOT553-packaged component presents an operating voltage range from 1.8 V to 5 V, a 400-mA peak current-rated bi-directional H-bridge output stage, a pair of push-pull output drivers to source and sink current, and
Power Supplies Demonstrate High Full-Load Efficiency
December 17, 2008 5:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsYielding input voltages from 90 VAC to 264 VAC, Autec Power Systems’ SP-75 Series AC/DC power supplies offer a typical full-load efficiency of 82%. The 2” × 4” × 1.2” devices exhibit output voltages from 5 VDC to 48 VDC (in 1-V increments) with 20-ms hold-up time. The UL60950-, cUL-, and TUV-approved units deliver
Adapter Kit Serves On-Site Antenna Installations
December 17, 2008 5:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing in a zippered leather case, Bomar Interconnect Products’ ADPT4RP 42-piece adapter kit contains the parts most often required by technicians in on-site antenna installations. The product comprises of 2 male and 2 female Type N, BNC, UHF, TNC, TNC-RT (reverse thread), TNC-RP (reverse polarity), SMA, and SMA-RP (reverse polarity) 50-Ohm coaxial parts, as well as 8 universal adapters and 2 flat wrenches. The parts are
Camera Delivers Fast Image Signal Output Rates
December 17, 2008 5:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsAdding to the FireDragon line, Toshiba Teli America’s CCSFU15CC18 UXGA-resolution (1600 × 1200) color camera incorporates FireWire-B (IEEE-1394.b) technology, resulting in image signal output rates of 800 Mbps. The 44-mm × 29-mm × 44-mm instrument exhibits full-frame color transfer rates up to 15 frames per
Connector Offers Touch for Hazardous Voltage Applicatons
December 17, 2008 5:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsProviding power contacts rated up to 110 A, the SBS75x Connector from Anderson Power Products is recommended for use with DC voltages in systems operating from 50 V to 600 V. The housing accepts up to four auxiliary contacts for applications requiring signal capability. The male signal contacts (6.4 mm to 9.3 mm) are available
Serial Adapters are Software Configurable
December 17, 2008 5:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith an operating temperature range of 0°C-70°C, two embedded USB-to-serial adapters from Sealevel Systems are software configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485. All configuration and electrical interface selections are handled through the driver software. The serial ports on each SeaLINK adapter appear as standard COM ports
Handheld Computer Performs in Rugged Environments
December 17, 2008 5:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing in a case molded from Cycoloy, Two Technologies’ Safari IP-65-rated handheld computer resists against dust, water, chemical substances, and optimal drop and shock. The 14-oz device consists of a 240 × 320 QVGA transflective display with integral touch screen, a 26-key or a 41-key alpha-numeric keypad, 128-MB SRAM, 128-MB internal Flash, a user-accessible SD card slot. The product uses the Microsoft Windows
Resistors Target RF Power Combiners
December 17, 2008 4:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering bolt-down or solder-down packaging with silver contacts, Innovative Power Products’ IPP-RB201LC, IPP-RB203LC, IPP-RB205LC, IPP-RB206LC, and IPP-RB213LC Series BeO ceramic flange resistors operate in RF power combiners. The IPP-RB201LC components exhibit power of 20 W and parasitic capacitance of
LCD Touchmonitor Exhibits Wide Viewing Angle
December 16, 2008 10:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuiting high-traffic casino gaming, video-game entertainment, and self-service kiosk environments, Elo Touchsystems’ 2240L 22” open-frame LCD touchmonitor uses a LCD panel with a viewing angle of 178° × 178° horizontal and vertical. The 500-mm × 332-mm × 80-mm device demonstrates Intellitouch SAW technology or surface capacitive technology and dual serial and USB connectivity. The product presents an
Choke Coil Suits HDMI Transmission Line Interfaces
December 16, 2008 10:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing a EIA-1210 case size package, Taiyo Yuden’s CM01H900 wire-wound common-mode choke coil targets HDMI transmission line interfaces in flat-screen TVs, Blu-Ray disc recorders, PC video output interfaces, and other high-definition digital imaging devices. The unit offers min. common-mode impedance of
Distribution Boxes Connect Sensors and Actuators
December 16, 2008 10:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsAvoiding the use of parallel cabling and installation involving control units or switch cabinets, ERNI Electronics’ M8/M12 line of passive I/O distribution boxes allow for the direct connection of sensors and actuators. The UL- and CSA-approved devices are designed for IP65/IP67 protection, and are built for use in harsh and humid
Magnetic Field Sensor Delivers Direct Analog Output
December 16, 2008 9:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsWorking on pneumatic cylinders, TURCK’s new WIM45 magnetic field sensor provides a direct analog output for determining the position of a piston magnet. The device detects the position of a piston on standard pneumatic cylinders by utilizing a series of Hall elements, which sense the piston magnet and send a signal back to
Power Supplies Offer up to 85% Efficiency
December 16, 2008 9:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith efficiencies up to 85%, the AEB series of external AC/DC power supplies from XP Power is available with outputs from 5 to 48 VDC in versions providing 36 W, 45 W, or 70 W. The supplies meet current US and European energy efficiency standards, including those of CEC 2008*1, EISA*2, and the European Code of Conduct concerning energy using products. The Series
Right-Angle Gearmotor Rated to 250 in/lbs
December 16, 2008 9:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsIncorporating hardened-steel worm and cast-iron output gears at ratios from 37:1 to 1205:1 with fixed output speeds from 40 RPM to 1.5 RPM, a right angle AC gearmotor from Bison Gear, provides continuous torque ratings from 89 in/lbs to 250 in/lbs (10.1 N-m to 28.3 N-m). Featuring 1/12 horsepower (62 w) dual voltage (115/230 V), dual frequency (60/50 Hz)
DC Servo Motors Produce High Torque
December 16, 2008 9:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsExhibiting nominal no-load speeds of up to 8,720 rpm, AMETEK Technical & Industrial Products’ Pittman-brand “Series 6000” brush-commutated DC servo motors generate maximum peak torque of 10.2 oz/in. The 1.901” device delivers 2-oz/in. continuous torque, while the 1.256” and 1.556” instruments achieve continuous torque of
