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Programmable Stepper Drives for Stand-Alone Operation
December 10, 2007 8:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsApplied Motion Products introduced its ST5-Si stepper drives that are programmable for stand-alone operation with proprietary Si Programmer Windows-based software with integrated tuning. A graphical point-and-click format combines motion, I/O and operator interface functionality for simple machine sequencing. These drives deliver 24V DC to 48V DC with output current from 0.5A to 5.0A. They protect against over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temp and external output shorts
Li-Ion/Li-Polymer Chargers Enable Auto USB or AC Power-Source Selection
December 10, 2007 8:15 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. announced the MCP73837 and MCP73838 dual-input, high-current Li-Ion/Polymer charge-management controllers with automatic USB or AC adapter power-source selection. The single-cell, fully integrated chargers enable charge currents of up to 1A from an AC power source, plus charging currents of up to 100 mA or 500 mA from a USB port. They have several on-chip safety features, and are available in 10-pin MSOP and 3 mm x 3 mm DFN packages
Full-brick DC/DC Converter is a ‘Drop-in’ Replacement for 24 V Input Designs
December 10, 2007 7:34 am | Ericsson Power Modules | Product Releases | CommentsEricsson Power Modules announced an advanced DC/DC converter platform for RF power amplifier applications utilizes the industry standard full-brick format and footprint, making it a drop-in replacement that offers enhanced performance. The PKY2616PI delivers 600W output power and typically exceeds 94 percent efficiency.
Single-Chip Zigbee Modules with Increased I/O Resolution
December 10, 2007 7:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsCirronet, Inc. announced its 65 mW single-chip ZigBee ZMN2405HP OEM modules that feature a proprietary CSM profile that virtually eliminates OEM design engineer programming requirements when adding ZigBee wireless connectivity into their products. The module provides robust performance with low power consumption since 25 dB of output power adjustment is provided through software configuration, allowing use under ETS 300328 rules. It is based on TI's CC2430 SoC
Modules Feature RF Low Power Protocol
December 10, 2007 7:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsDynastream Innovations, Inc. launched its AT3 family of modules that feature ANT RF ultra-low power protocol, a SensRcore wireless sensor development platform and a consistent hardware footprint. Offering simplified design and integration in a variety of practical application-driven configurations, this group of modules handles simple to complex WSN sensor node and hub scenarios. These drop-in FCC-ready modules are complete silicon systems with scalability and low power consumption
Modular and Stand-Alone USB Modems
December 10, 2007 7:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsRadicom Research, Inc. introduced its line of USB hardware modems that are available in modular and stand-alone configurations. They process data using their own hardware, and they do not use any of the host computer’s processing power. These modems are CDC-compliant, and they are supported by Microsoft CDC modem drivers and Linux CDC-ACM drivers. They work with Linux, Windows and Mac
DC/AC Inverter Provides Uninterruptible AC Power
December 10, 2007 6:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsWilmore’s low-profile 1000 VA DC/AC inverters are available with optional built-in automatic load switchover features, enabling them to operate in UPS or standby-power modes in conjunction with another AC source (commercial AC power or a second inverter, for example). Model 1725 inverters occupy 1.75” (1U) of vertical space in 19” or 23” equipment racks with or without the optional switchover features. Available in 24V, 48V and 130V DC
Controller Delivers Machine and Motion Control
December 10, 2007 6:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsDanaher Motion introduced its eZMP SynqNet stand-alone controller that integrates precision motion with a flexible, expandable and upgradeable industrial computer that is capable of autonomous machine control and user interface operation. The controller supports up to 64 axes of motion and up to 17,000 points of I/O control, and it has Ethernet, USB, video and PCI connectivity. It is a suitable controls product for semiconductor, electronic assembly, machine tool, general robotics and specialty machine applications.
DSP/FPGA Module for Wireless Baseband Applications
December 10, 2007 6:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsCommAgility announced its AMC-D4F1 AdvancedMC module for high-performance processing roles in wireless baseband applications based on Texas Instruments’ digital signal processors and an FPGA co-processor. Designed around four TMS320C6455 DSPs from TI running at 1 GHz
MOSFET with Integrated Schottky Diode in DFN3x3EP Package
December 10, 2007 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsAlpha & Omega Semiconductor offers its advanced MOSFETs in the DFN3x3EP package and is said to be the first to offer a monolithically integrated Schottky diode (SRFET) in this type of package. This product family is suited for space-constrained applications requiring DC/DC conversion such as notebook PCs, blade servers, networking equipment, graphics cards and DC/DC power supply modules.
Serial-to-Ethernet Gateway Module
December 10, 2007 6:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsSaelig Co., Inc. announced the WIZ110SR plug-and-play gateway module that converts RS-232 protocol into TCP/IP protocol, and it includes DB-9 and RJ45 connectors. The module enables remote checking, managing and control of devices via Ethernet and TCP/IP by connecting existing RS-232 equipment at up to 230 Kbps to a network. It is a protocol converter that automatically converts and transmits data sent by serial equipment
Digital Interface Adapter
December 10, 2007 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsSealevel Systems, Inc. introduced its SeaDAC Lite 8126 digital interface adapter that addresses the 32 channels of I/O as four eight-bit ports, each programmable as input or output. A 50-pin header connects the module to industry standard solid-state relay racks to provide PC-based control of equipment including sensors, switches, security control systems and industrial automation systems.
24 Watt Power Supply in Desktop Packaging
December 10, 2007 5:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsAdvanced Power Solutions announced the PA1024 series of 24W single-output desktop switching power supplies. These devices are 3.37" x 1.98" x 1.37” and are CEC Level IV-compliant. Features include universal AC input through an IEC-320 C14 inlet, Class B emissions, and safety approvals such as UL/cUL60950-1, EN60950-1, CE (LVD) to protect against short circuits and over-voltage conditions.
Economy Digital Indicator Has PC USB Connection
December 7, 2007 10:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe MarCator 1081 Digital Indicator is Mahr Federal's latest economy product. Its features include a measuring range of 0.5" (12.5 mm), resolution to 0.00005" (0.001 mm), a high-contrast LCD display, and IP51 protection against dust and falling water according to IEC 529. It connects with USB to computers without requiring a multiplexer. Optional Digimatic and RS-232 connections are also available, along with optional wireless connections. The 1081's measurements can be
2eSST, 6U VMEbus Single Board Computer Boasts Flexibility and Desirable Data Transfer Rates
December 7, 2007 9:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsMEN Micro Inc. announced the A17 a 2eSST, 6U VMEbus single board computer (SBC) that reaches a data transfer rate of up to 320 MB/s using a Tundra TSI148 bridge controller. Built around Freescale's new PowerQUICC-III PowerPC MPC8548 consisting of a highly integrated e500 core with an FPU (floating point unit) and MMU (memory management unit) as well as L2 cache support
