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Varistor Eliminates Fire Danger
September 15, 2008 8:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsEliminating the risk of fire or explosion resulting from overvoltages or leaky currents, the SFS14K385E2 from Epcos, is a varistor designed with a plastic coating to prevent smoke from developing. In the event of a fault, no other components
Ferrite Material Designed for Power Applications
September 15, 2008 8:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsTwo ferrite materials are designed by Epcos for power range typical of SMPS and current meters. The N95 is distinguished by a high flux density of 525 mT at 25°C and 410 mT at 100°C. A specific feature is its low power dissipation at 100°C; it is only 250 kW/m³ at 500 kHz and has a flux density of 50 mT. It has an optimum operating frequency range
Oscillators Exhibit Frequency Stability Range
September 15, 2008 8:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsOperating over a frequency range from 6.40 to 40 MHz, Connor-Winfield’s PF1 and PF2 Series oven-stabilized crystal controlled oscillators (OCXOs) and voltage-controlled OCXOs (VCOCXOs) offer frequency stabilities from ±0.05 to ±0.25 ppm in 0.05 intervals. The Pb-free RoHS-compliant devices perform with a LVCMOS or HCMOS output
Scanning Software Performs in WiMAX Drive Test
September 15, 2008 8:23 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsUtilizing option E6474-655, Agilent Technologies’ E6474A Release 12.0 scanning mode software enables a standard WiMAX PC card (CPE) to become a handheld scanning solution for WiMAX Drive Test. The program offers dedicated RF measurements on up to 10 channels with to report Preamble Index Decode, BSID
Silicon Photodiode-Preamplifier is Blue/Green Enhanced
September 15, 2008 8:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering a wavelength response at 450 nm, the ODA-5WB-100k from Opto Diode, is a 5 mm² photodiode-preamplifier, that is a blue-green-enhanced device. The silicon detector-preamp features 100 KO gain (custom gains are also available, upon request). Responsivity ranges from 400 nm to 1100 nm, with a peak spectral response
Cameras Offer Sensitive Image Capabilities
September 15, 2008 8:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering imaging capability for UAV and UGV (unmanned aerial and ground vehicle) applications, the KTX and KTSX camera from Sensors Unlimited increase both day and night time image sensitivity. The KT camera family features the night vision and laser detection capability that images from the NIR (near infrared) to the SWIR (shortwave infrared) portion of
Optometer Exhibits Microprocessor Control
September 15, 2008 8:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned and configured for all LED measurement requirements, the portable S-741 LED optometer from UDT Instruments features microprocessor control and three measurement data-presentation options: direct display measurement with analog bar, RS-232C computer interface, and analog voltage input. The unit is equipped with a silicon photometric detector and LED holding sockets for many common LED types. All the sockets are
LCD Displays Offer New Options for Market Applications
September 15, 2008 7:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering new options for high-efficieny market applications, White Electronic Designs is expanding its family of enhanced LCD displays. These displays join the AMLCD product suite that meets both commercial and military requirements for sunlight readability and maximum viewability, while
Linear Positioning Stage Offers Micron Bidirectional Repeatability
September 15, 2008 7:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsFeaturing micron bidirectional repeatability, the SMS 12 positioning stage from Equipment Solutions, combines a cross roller bearing stage and an almost zero backlash drive mechanism. This linear positioning stage has up to 12 mm of travel, 2Gs maximum acceleration, a maximum
Alarm System Enables Complex Conditions
September 15, 2008 7:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsEnabling more complex alarm conditions, the EL042 EnviroMon PC data logging system from Pico Technology, is a system upgrade that automatically measure and records temperature, humidity and other parameters, and warns you when reading go out of range. The system
Brushless DC Motor-Drive Offers Integral Driver
September 15, 2008 7:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned with an integral driver, the LB22 from Nidec Copal, is a 22 mm brushless DC motor-drive that 3.26 oz/in. with an input current of 1.40 A at 12 VDC. The RoHS-compliant motor has separate power leads for the driver circuit and the motor allowing variable input to the motor for speed control. Another lead provides
DC Servo Motors Run at High Speeds
September 15, 2008 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsRunning at speeds from 0 rpm to 10,000 rpm, the MR15 line of DC Servo Motors from Dynetic, is capable of a torque up to 80 lbs/in. when coupled with a gearhead. Options on the motor include: all alluminum alloy parts which are anodized per
Switches Allow Greater Application Possibilities
September 15, 2008 7:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuitable for a wide spectrum of applications, the PSE family is a group of Piezo switches from Schurter, that have been tested through the use of a high-pressure vapor stream at 90 Bar and temperature of 80°C. The device features a lifetime of over 20 million switching cycles, contains no moving parts and are manufactured with
Touch Sensitive Switch Mounts Without Drilling Holes
September 15, 2008 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to suit new generation public transportation, the Series 58 touch-sensitive switch from EAO, mounts directly by adhesive without the need to drill holes. It will even operate through double-glazing of up to 16 mm thick. The device is fitted with an electronic switching element and contains no moving parts. Two LED’s enable the switch to change from
Processor Targets Battery-Operated Applications
September 15, 2008 6:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsTargeting portable battery-operated applications, the Atom Processor from Intel, is a low-power processor that is being supported by ASSET InterTech's microMaster CPU emulation test and diagnostic system. The diagnostic system provides boundary-scan
