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Spectrum Analyzers Yield Low Phase Noise
August 22, 2008 8:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeasuring the performance of wireless broadband components and devices, Anritsu’s MS271xB Series of microwave spectrum analyzers offer a phase noise of -110 dBC/Hz at 10 kHz offset (800 MHz typical). The devices include a GPIB interface and an option with a suite of measurements to measure the RF of TD-SCDMA signals and
Detect Switches Provide Top and Side Actuation
August 22, 2008 6:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsSitting 3.3 mm off the PC board, C&K Components’ SDT Series of surface mount detect switches use pendulum style construction to allow actuation from the top or the side. The RoHS-compliant devices exhibit a maximum actuation force of 30 g, contact rating of 1 mA at 5 VDC and a maximum contact resistance of 1 mO. The pick-and
Thermocouple and RTD Transmitters Offer Weather Resistance
August 22, 2008 5:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing 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. The CE-compliant devices endure in weather conditions including falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water and hose-directed water. Each thermocouple model can be programmed to work as a type J, K, T, E, R
Temperature Instruments Exhibit High Accuracy
August 21, 2008 12:06 pm | Product Releases | CommentsUsing 8 to 48 separate 24-bit resolution inputs each with its own A/D converter and CJC circuit, Data Translation’s 8-channel TEMPpoint temperature measurement instruments present an accuracy of ±0.01%. The stand-alone boxes offer
TFT Display Demonstrates Sunlight Readability
August 21, 2008 10:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicrotips Technology introduced its 5.7” (diagonal) VGA TFT display exhibiting a sunlight-readable full-color picture with 640 × RGB × 480 dots resolution and a normally white wide-view display mode. The device has outline dimensions of 114 mm (W) × 104.6 mm (H) × 12.8 mm (T) without FPCB tail and active area dimensions of
Inductive Planar Set Performs in Hybrid Vehicles
August 21, 2008 9:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsAccomplishing 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, power management between 2.5 kW and 7.2 kW, and rated losses below 1% of total output power. The set offers a laminated structure, a litz coil and a mechanical fastening system. The < 50 cm
Accelerometers Use a Motion Detection Device
August 21, 2008 7:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsTargeting the automotive and industrial markets, Kionix's KXD94 Series of accelerometers include a tri-axis, mid-g motion detection device. The components offer an output range from ±5 g to ±13 g, a supply voltage range from 2.75 V to 5.25 V, an integrated four-channel multiplexer and an internal 1-KHz low pass filter. The RoHS
Display Module Complements Existing Instrumentation
August 20, 2008 11:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsAdding 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
Industry Focus: Taking Advantage of Power Conditioning
August 20, 2008 10:49 am | Articles | CommentsPower has the essential role in the operation of a factory since no machinery can run without it, but power isn’t a guarantee. Companies performing industrial automation lose up to millions of dollars and hours of production time annually due to power anomalies. There are two types of power anomalies: natural phenomena which are harder to control and internal anomalies which are easier to control.
Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Targets TPOs
August 20, 2008 9:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsReducing or eliminating the need to prime or flame treat thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) surfaces before application, FLEXcon’s V-778 pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive performs with low surface energy plastics, such as TPOs and
15 W AC/DC Converters Available in 3 Package Types
August 20, 2008 6:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering 15 W AC/DC converters with an isolation of 4000 VAC, the AMEx15-MAZ from Aimtec is a family of switching power supplies that come in a choice of 3 package types encapsulated: AME15-MAZ, enclosed screw terminal: AMES15-MAZ and enclosed connector package: AMEC15-MAZ with optional DIN rail bracket for both enclosed packages. The family has a universal
Pressure Transducer Offers Flush Diaphragm
August 20, 2008 5:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsMachining 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 performs over a range of -100°F to 300°F (compensated: -65°F to 250°F) in pressure ranges from 0 to 2,000 psi through 0 to 10,000 psig/a. The 3.5-oz transducer delivers a static accuracy of ±0.25% (BFSL),a standard output signal of 3 mV/V at 70°F and burst pressure of at least 3X FSO range. The
LEDs Deliver 95 lm Output
August 19, 2008 9:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsOperating over a drive current of 350 mA, Avago Technologies’ ASMT-MY09 Series 1-W warm-white Moonstone power LEDs exhibit high-flux output of up to 95 lm while being encapsulated in a heat- and UV-resistant silicone compound. The Pb-free devices offer a 120-degree viewing angle, exposed pad for heat transfer, ESD of
Filter Addresses EMI on DisplayPort Interfaces
August 19, 2008 6:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsFeaturing a wide-band 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 other electronic devices. With a measurement of 1.25 mm x 1.0 mm x 0.6 mm, this product is designed for
Industrial Panel PC Uses LCD
August 19, 2008 6:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsAdvantech’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 5 USB 2.0 ports, CD-ROM, 2 PCI expansion slots and up to 2 GB of DDR2 memory. The PC offers an optional touchscreen and
