Bosch Sensortec MEMS Accelerometer Overview
November 4, 2011 5:58 am | Videos | CommentsThis module, provided by Digi-Key and Bosch Sensortec, will provide a description and feature list for each of the MEMS based accelerometers offered by the company.
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Brushless DC Blowers Offered in Range of Sizes
October 26, 2011 6:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsWindjammer® brushless DC blowers offer compact, low-noise, and long-life solutions ideally suited for a wide array of air-moving applications.
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Supercritical fluid extractor withstands up to 10,000 psi
October 20, 2011 12:28 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSupercritical Fluid Technologies’s SFT-250 Supercritical Fluid Extractor (SFE) is designed to perform a variety of extractions in supercritical fluid and is engineered to meet the day-to-day rigors of the research lab. Additionally, the system may be used for small scale pilot processing.
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Brushless servo motor handles temperatures of more than 200°C
October 20, 2011 7:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new downhole drilling brushless servo motor from Maxon is designed to cope with ambient temperatures of more than 200°C (390°F) and atmospheric pressures of up to 1'700 bar (25'000 psi). The different variants of the EC 22 HD are designed for operation in air or submerged in oil (flooded in hydraulic fluid).
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Stepper Motor Drive Module Offers RS-485 Communication Protocol
October 13, 2011 9:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe IDEA stepper motor drive platform now has the capability of communication using an RS-485 data protocol, overcoming the limitations of other drive communication methods.
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Watertight Miniature Switches Suit Harsh-duty, Wash down Areas
October 12, 2011 12:50 pm | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell’s MICRO SWITCH Basic Switch line has been expanded with the addition of the V15W Series of Watertight Miniature Switches. With an IP67 waterproof seal rating and as the only V-switch in the industry rated up to 10 A, according to the company, the new switches can
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Snap-action Pushbutton Switches Offer Fast Switching, Long Electrical Life
October 10, 2011 1:11 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTE Connectivity (TE) introduced new miniature ALCOSWITCH Blue Series pushbutton switches for power and signal applications. This miniature series of switches incorporates an innovative snap-action mechanism that produces an extremely fast switching moment.
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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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