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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
Power Isolation Transformers Exhibit High Efficiency
December 16, 2008 5:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsIncorporating a UL 1446-recognized, Class H, 180° electrical insulation system, Signal Transformer’s SHE (Super High Efficiency) Series chassis-mount power isolation transformers demonstrate a min. efficiency of 97.50%. The devices present continuous power handling from 250 VA to 2,500 VA, isolation between the primary and secondaries of 4,000 Vrms, and operational voltages of 115 V, 230 V, between 100 V and
Thermal Wind Tunnel Supplies 1,000 fpm
December 16, 2008 5:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsMade of clear polycarbonate and PVC, Omega Engineering’s WT-2000 thermal wind tunnel delivers uniform and repeatable air flow up to 1,000 fpm. The included control box allows for open loop full scale operation of individual fans, groups of 2 fans, or all fans at a time. The test chamber with a hinged access door and access panel enables comparison testing of different-size heat sinks and circuit boards. The portable bench-top
Power MOSFETs Offer Low On-Resistance
December 16, 2008 5:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsBased on TurboFET technology, Vishay Intertechnology’s 20-V SiS426DN and SiR496DP and 30-V Si7718DN and Si7784DP N-channel power MOSFETs exhibit “on-resistance times gate charge” of 76.6 mOhm-nC at 4.5 V and 117.6 mOhm-nC at 10 V (20-V) and 112.34 mOhm-nC at 4.5 V and 180 mOhm-nC at 10 V (30-V). The 20-V units offer on-resistance of 5.8 mOhm at 4.5 V and 4.2 mOhm at 10 V and
Ethernet Port Adapters Enable Wireless Connectivity
December 15, 2008 10:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuiting mobile, rotating, and temporary installations, connectBlue’s Rugged Bluetooth Ethernet Port Adapter (RBEPA) and Rugged Wireless LAN Ethernet Port Adapter (RWEPA) deliver wireless connectivity based on Bluetooth 2.0 and WLAN 802.11b/g technology, respectively. The units offer a built-in antenna with a half-globe radio coverage pattern; configuration via “button-push” method or Web configuration pages, and
Fanless Panel PC Incorporates Resistive Touchscreen
December 15, 2008 10:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsSealing to IP54 via a stainless steel front bezel, BVM Limited’s PT-170PF fanless panel PC uses a 1280 × 1024 LCD display with five-wire resistive touchscreen. The computer runs via a Celeron CPU with up to 1-GB of RAM, and offers VESA mounting and a depth of <100 mm. The device includes an external VGA port, dual
Infrared Detector Demonstrates 25-µm Pitch
December 15, 2008 9:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsIncorporating an on-chip ADC, ULIS’ UL 03 16 2 resistive amorphous silicon infrared detector exhibits a pitch of 25 µm in an array format of 384 × 288 pixels. The 24.2-mm × 24.2-mm × 4.10-mm unit provides a thermal time constant of <7 ms, spectral response from 8 µm to 14 µm, an operating temperature range from -40°C to 60°C, and
