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Sensors for Splice, Label and Double Sheet Detection
November 2, 2007 11:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs introduced a family of ultrasonic thru-beam proximity sensors for splice, label and double sheet detection. Each system is 18 mm in diameter, and it features teach-in input modes for easy set-up and operation with a detection threshold that is adjustable for each application.
Sub-miniature ESS Accelerometer
November 2, 2007 11:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsDytran Instruments, Inc. announced its model 3089A accelerometer that is suitable for environmental stress screening (ESS) and OEM applications where small size and low mass are critical. This sub-miniature, 10 mV/g, adhesive-mount accelerometer with integral lead wires weighs 0.6 g.
Large Capacity Square Drive Torque Sensor
November 2, 2007 11:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsSensor Developments introduced a line of sensors that measure rotating torque of equipment that uses square drive interfaces. The sensors allow for quick attachment to the equipment when monitoring fastening applications that use nut runners or pneumatic wrenches. The devices measure torque and angle in a single sensor.
Embeddable Sensors for Shock and Vibration Monitoring
November 2, 2007 11:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsIMI Sensors division announced its Series 660 embeddable accelerometers for continuous shock and vibration monitoring in high volume and commercial OEM applications. They offer high shock survivability, high resolution and a large dynamic range. Units use field-proven, solid-state piezoelectric sensing elements for durability and broad bandwidth performance.
Non-Polarized Polymer Film Capacitors
November 2, 2007 11:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsITW Paktron announced its Type CS series multilayer polymer (MLP) film capacitors for COTS military infrastructure applications. These CS capacitors feature low ESR and high ripple current capability, and they are intended for high frequency filtering and EMI/RFI suppression in AC/DC or DC/DC power conversion applications.
Subminiature Surface Mount Fuses
November 2, 2007 10:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsLittelfuse launched its Nano2 456 Series of fast-acting ROHS and UL-compliant 20A and 30A subminiature surface-mount ceramic fuses. Measuring 10.10 mm × 3.12 mm × 3.12 mm, these ceramic fuses are available in 20A and 30A ratings, with interrupting ratings of 100A at 125V AC and 300A at 65V AC respectively.
MLC RF Clad Capacitors
November 1, 2007 12:16 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCornell Dubilier Electronics announced that its MLC RF clad capacitors, SMT Types MCM and MIN, passed a guaranteed minimum 5 mm flexure using the Automotive Electronics Council test procedure AEC-Q200, method 005. The robustness of these capacitors is attributed to their compatible COE with FR4 board material, a flexible dielectric and rugged clad construction.
Chip Resistor Features Tight Tolerances
November 1, 2007 12:12 pm | Product Releases | CommentsIRC Advanced Film Division offered its LR Series 2W current sense flat chip resistor in a 2512 package that features a copper conductor element on an alumina substrate with wraparound copper terminations and a protective overcoat for increased stability. Applications include DC/DC converters, automotive electronics, power supplies and battery chargers.
Components Short Form Catalog
November 1, 2007 12:02 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSchaffner EMC released its components short form catalog containing a complete line of filters, chokes, feed-through and power-quality components and pulse transformers for electronic systems. The 12-page catalog offers a product selection chart highlighting the company’s line of single phase and three phase products
Thin Film Low Pass Filters
November 1, 2007 11:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsState of the Art (SOTA), Inc. announced its LPF line of thin film low pass filters in a sub-miniature case size. They are available on 99 percent alumina substrate with 50ohm terminations available for either solder or epoxy mounting. These devices are available with passband cutoffs at 5.5 GHz, 7 GHz and 8 GHz. Maximum rejection is >16 dB; VSWR characteristics are <1.4:1; and the insertion loss is <0.5 dB. These filters eliminate the need for use of multiple components where space use is critical.
J-Lead SMT Connectors
November 1, 2007 6:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsMolex, Inc. expanded its SlimStack product line to include J-Lead SMT connectors. These board-to-board connectors feature a J-shaped SMT tail that provides 35 percent PCB width space savings versus standard gull-wing style tails. The connectors are manufactured in stack heights of 0.90 mm, 1.30 mm, 1.50 mm and 1.70 mm.
Mezzanine Connectors
November 1, 2007 6:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsFCI announced an extension of its GIG-ARRAY high-speed, high-density product line with the introduction of 25 mm plug connectors. These mezzanine connectors provide either 200 or 296 signal contacts, and they add the capability for 40 mm stack height when used with proprietary 15 mm receptacles.
Symmetrical Variable Frequency Drive Cables
November 1, 2007 6:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsBelden expanded its line of variable frequency drive (VFD) cables that carry power from industrial AC drive systems to AC motors. The product additions include eight symmetrical ground design, three-conductor 16 AWG to 2 AWG VFD cables that support a broad range of installation options and customer requirements including MSHA and UL direct burial approvals.
Aluminum Instrument Cases
November 1, 2007 6:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsBud Industries, Inc. introduced its IA series of portable aluminum instrument cases for applications that include medical and environmental monitoring equipment used in hospitals and chemical labs. The cases’ extruded aluminum bodies protect high-tech contents while keeping units lightweight for easy transporting. Their adjustable locking aluminum and plastic handles have two connection points for maximum stability, and they can be used for multi-positional carrying or bench-top use.
Ultra-Small, RoHS-Compliant Quartz Crystals with Wide Frequency and Operating Temperature Ranges
November 1, 2007 5:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsMMD Components introduced an ultra-miniature quartz crystal that has a wide frequency range of 16 MHz to 60 MHz and can operate in temperatures as low as -40°C and as high as +85°C. Measuring only 2 mm × 2.5 mm, with a maximum profile of just 0.55 mm, the X series crystals are hermetically sealed in a 4-pad ceramic package and delivered on tape and reel for easy pick and place.
