Four-quadrant PWM Servo Controller Touts Large Bandwidth
October 7, 2011 1:51 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMaxon’s NEW ESCON 36/2 DC is a four-quadrant PWM servo controller for use with DC motors up to 72 W. This fast digital current controller features a large bandwidth for optimal motor current/torque control. The drift-free and dynamic speed behavior enables
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices2-Position switch includes RS232 remote control
September 29, 2011 5:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsElectro Standards Laboratories announces the Pathway Model 7363, 6-Channel RJ45 T1 Interface SVCN/GPCN Switch with RS232 Remote. This sleek, rackmount switch allows the sharing of two devices from one T1 network or device for each of its six channels.
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Pushbutton Switch Offers Industrial Design, Safety Protection
September 20, 2011 7:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsE-Switch announced the KJD17 Series pushbutton switch. This heavy duty switch offers an industrial design and a PVC cap for dust and water protection, equivalent to an IP54 rating. The pushbutton switch has
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Honeywell MICRO SWITCH Technology
September 20, 2011 4:04 am | by Posted Alix Paultre | Videos | CommentsIn this video from element14.com, Dr. Larry of Honeywell explains how basic switch mechanisms work and what to look for when choosing a basic switch for your design.
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Single-Chip Solution Serves Smart Fan-Motor Driver Applications
September 19, 2011 11:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsDiodes has introduced the industry's smallest fully featured single-chip fan driver with high-output drive capability to provide a cost-effective solution for fan and motor drive applications.
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70-Watt Brushless DC Motor Offers Gear and Encoder Options
September 15, 2011 7:56 am | Product Releases | Commentsmaxon motor’s 70-W flat brushless motor delivers a max. continuous torque of 130 mNm at an efficiency of up to 85 percent. The new motor in its 45 mm diameter is available with Hall sensors and comes in four windings (24, 30, 36, 48 V). It can be
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Three-phase Brushless Motor Touts Board Space Savings
September 9, 2011 7:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced the first in a new line of integrated three-phase brushless motor pre-drivers. The DRV8301 is said to reduce board space as much as 60 percent compared to the next closest integrated solution. It can drive
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The Tinker's Toolbox - Eric Siegel of TI on Haptics Feedback in Touch-Enabled Devices
September 7, 2011 7:35 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn today's podcast we talk to Eric Siegel, product marketing engineer for touchscreen controllers and haptics at Texas Instruments about haptics feedback in touch-enabled consumer electronics devices.
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Slotless DC Motor Touts Efficiency and Smooth, Quiet Motion
August 29, 2011 12:28 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe Pittman family of slotless brushless DC servo motors are used to power a wide range of applications for the medical/biotech, semiconductor processing, business and computer equipment, and automation industries. The motor’s
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Dual Channel Brushless DC Motor Controller Targets Small Electric Vehicles, Robotics
August 22, 2011 7:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsRoboteq, Inc. introduced the HBL2350, an intelligent controller capable of simultaneously driving two brushless DC motor up to 75 A each at up to 50 V. This motor controller allows users to
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LVDTs Certified For Use On General Electric Gas Turbines
August 16, 2011 7:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsUS-based sensor manufacturer Macro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com) is now an approved LVDT supplier for General Electric (GE) gas turbines. The LVDTs are implemented for position measurement on governor valves, throttle valves...
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Circuit breaker designed in accordance with MIL-PRF-55629 and MIL STD 202
August 11, 2011 4:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsCarling Technologies? new MS Series Sealed Toggle Circuit Breaker was designed and tested to operate flawlessly in the harshest of environments. Ideally suited for COTS (commercial off the shelf) military applications, the MS Series features a durable metal and sealed
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Pulse Control Module Mounts Directly to SSR
August 10, 2011 12:17 pm | Product Releases | CommentsOmega’s new PCM5 Series module converts a 4 mA to 20 mA signal from a process/temperature controller or computer to a time proportional output. This pulse control module mounts directly on a single 3 V to 32 VDC input SSR and
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Sealed Toggle Circuit Breaker Suits COTS Military Environments
August 10, 2011 11:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsCarling Technologies’ MS-Series Sealed Toggle Circuit Breaker was designed and tested to operate flawlessly in the harshest of environments. Ideally suited for COTS (commercial off the shelf) military applications, the series features
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Illuminated rocker switch offers eight standard actuator markings
August 10, 2011 9:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe CIT Relay & Switch RC Series DPST rocker switch offers standard eight different actuator markings with housing color choices of black, white, red and grey. Teamed with eight different actuator colors, including four transparent colors for illumination options...
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