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AMC Card Supplies MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 Channels
September 30, 2008 12:22 pm | Product Releases | CommentsUniting multiple protocols onto 1 card, Data Device Corporation’s BU-65590A multi-I/O AMC card provides up to 4 dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels operating in BC,RT, MT or RT/MT modes; 8 ARINC 429 receive channels; and 4 ARINC 429 transmit channels. The component maintains 6 user-programmable digital discrete I/Os, 2 RS-232/422/485 serial I/O
LCD Modules Utilize LED Backlight System
September 30, 2008 11:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaving VGA resolution, NEC LCD Technologies’ NL6448BC18-01 and NL6448BC18-01F 5.7” amorphous-silicon TFT LCD modules contain a face-mounted white LED backlight system. The system reduces power consumption to 1.8 W at 400 cd/m² brightness and 3.3 W at 800 cd/m² brightness, respectively. The components exhibit density of
Temperature Data Logger Contains LCD Display
September 30, 2008 10:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsPowering via a battery or optional AC adapter, Omega Engineering’s OM-CP-TCTEMP2000 thermocouple temperature data logger offers a backlit LCD display. The wall-mountable device includes an internal temperature sensor and an external output for thermocouple types J, K, T, E, R, S, B, and N. The real-time operated logger retains recorded data if
VCSO Offers Low Jitter
September 30, 2008 8:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe VSO9900A voltage controlled SAW device based oscillator (VCSO) from Raltron Electronics offers jitter at high frequencies such as 622.08 MHz. The family has been designed for a frequency range from 400 MHz to 1 GHz. Offered in a 5 mm x 7 mm x 2.5 mm package, the VCSO family produces jitter as low as 0.100 ps-rms within a bandwidth of 12 KHz to 20 MHz
Ultra Low Voltage SBC Fits Many Applications
September 30, 2008 8:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsA fanless version of VersaLogic's Cheetah PC/104-Plus embedded single board computer (SBC) is targeted at applications such as medical, avionics, navigation/tracking, system monitoring, and security/homeland defense. The SBC uses 8 w. The PC/104-Plus interface supports both ISA and PCI add-on modules. It is designed to work with embedded operating systems, including
Actuators Offer Wide Resolution Range
September 30, 2008 8:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaving availability in captive, non-captive, and external linear versions, Haydon Switch & Instrument’s 28000 Series double-stack hybrid linear actuators exhibit resolutions ranging from 0.000125” (0.003175 mm) per step to 0.002000” (0.050800 mm) per step. The Size 11 components deliver thrust of up to 30 lbs. (133 N) and occupy
Floating-Point Processors Enable Connectivity
September 30, 2008 7:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsRunning in audio, medical, and industrial end products, Texas Instruments’ TMS320C6745/C6747 DSPs, and OMAP-L137 floating-point-DSP-plus-ARM applications processor include USB 2.0/1.1, 10/100 Ethernet, and multimedia/secure digital peripherals. The C6745 works at up to 300 MHz with a set of serial ports and multichannel audio serial ports with up to 16 serializers and FIFO buffers; an asynchronous and SDRAM external 8-bit
Lithium-Ion Cell Discharges 40 A
September 30, 2008 6:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsUsing 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 recovered within 20 minutes. The cell is suitable for multi-cell applications including portable power tools, medical equipment
Desktop Power Supplies Deliver 30 W
September 30, 2008 6:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing in a 4.13” × 1.91” × 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 to 48 VDC with <0.50 W power standby power consumption. The supplies exhibit
Brushless DC Motor Operates at 120 W
September 30, 2008 6:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsCombining with 32 mm planetary gearheads, Maxon Motor’s EC-powermax 22 brushless DC motor operates between 90 W and 120 W. The existing rotor comprising 2 pole pairs is fitted with magnetic material. For electronic commutation, the magnetic field is sensed through Hall sensors and the rotor position detected. The tool has no detent because
Power Supplies Target Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet Apps
September 30, 2008 5:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsAdding to the SCP-X Series, SolaHD’s SCP100S24X-CP and SCP100S24X-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 connectors for distributed I/O devices on industrial machinery, and a 24 VDC output meeting Class 2
CCD Sensor Works at 50 Megapixels
September 30, 2008 5:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsDetecting a 1-ft² object in an aerial photo of a field 1.5 miles across, Eastman Kodak's KODAK KAF-50100 image sensor works at 50 megapixels. The device utilizes the company's KODAK TRUESENSE 6 micron full frame CCD technology
Power Supplies Function in Hazardous Environments
September 30, 2008 5:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing in a Grade 304 stainless-steel NEMA-4X enclosure, Magna-Power Electronics’ water-cooled power supplies perform in hazardous environments with windblown dust and rain, splashing water, hose-directed water, and ice formation. The instruments offer
Vibration Sensor Demonstrates Tight Tolerance
September 29, 2008 12:05 pm | Product Releases | CommentsHaving a frequency response of 3 dB, Wilcoxon Research’s 780A-IS 100 mV/g general-purpose vibration sensor exhibits ±5% tolerance from 0.4 Hz to 14 kHz. The tool’s 2-pin MIL-C-5015 connector presents compatibility with existing cabling infrastructure, and fits the same connector used on the majority of industrial accelerometers. The hermetically-sealed sensor meets Intristic Safety (IS) Class I Division 1 certification and KEMA Class 1 Zone 0
Film Performs in Medical Devices
September 29, 2008 11:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsAllowing for Z-axis conductivity, Adhesive Research’s ARcare 95000 4 mil (0.10 mm) electrically-conductive polymer film suits biosensors, defibrillators, medical monitoring devices, electrodes, and electrical interconnections. The self-supported product can be coated with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) technologies, coatings or conductive inks, such as
