LTE Tx/Rx switches designed for smartphones and tablets
January 31, 2013 2:35 pm | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSkyworks is pleased to unveil five LTE Tx/Rx switches for smartphones and tablets. The SKY13414-485LF, SKY13415-485LF, SKY13416-485LF, SKY13417-485LF and SKY13418-485LF main/diversity antenna switches cover SP4T through SP8T, and allow up to eight bands of WCDMA/LTE.
LISTED UNDER: AntennaPanasonic announces 360° Panoramic Dome cameras
January 31, 2013 11:53 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsPanasonic, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions for a wide variety of markets including education, food services and healthcare, as well as enterprises and government agencies, today announced the general availability of its i-PRO SmartHD 360° panoramic 3.0 megapixel dome cameras.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesEncoders designed for small applications
January 30, 2013 9:44 am | Automation Direct | Product Releases | CommentsAutomationDirect has added a series of Koyo miniature encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products, providing a cost-effective solution for size-limited applications.The TRD-MX series light-duty encoders feature a small body with 25mm diameter and 29mm depth. Constructed with a 4mm diameter solid shaft, the series offers resolutions from 100 to 1,024 pulses per revolution
LISTED UNDER: RotaryResidents near Chinese e-waste site face greater cancer risk
January 23, 2013 11:45 am | by EurekAlert! | News | CommentsResidents living near an e-waste recycling site in China face elevated risks of lung cancer, according to a recent study co-authored by Oregon State University researchers. Electronic trash, such as cell phones, computers and TVs, is often collected in dumps in developing countries and crudely incinerated to recover precious metals...
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesPressure switches available with two million life cycle rating, IP67 environmental sealing
January 22, 2013 12:00 pm | Honeywell Sensing And Control | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell introduced its Pressure Switches, High Pressure Premium, HPS Series, the only pressure switches available in the industry with a two million life cycle rating, IP67 environmental sealing, and multiple port and termination options that improve equipment uptime,
LISTED UNDER: PressureServo controller designed for control of brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to approximately 100 Watts
January 15, 2013 9:05 am | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Product Releases | Commentsmaxon’s new ESCON 36/3 EC is a 4-quadrant PWM servo controller designed for efficient control of brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to approximately 100 Watts. The ESCON 36/3 EC has excellent control properties and a very fast digital current controller with a large bandwidth for optimal motor current/torque control.
LISTED UNDER: ServoDMX Decoder includes scrambled pulse width modulation technology
January 14, 2013 4:54 pm | Product Releases | CommentsEnvironmentalLights.com recently added a 24 Channel (3 Amps per Channel) DMX Decoder to their Studio Series of DMX controllers and decoders. This new addition allows for greater design flexibility, higher load capacities, and includes the newest scrambled pulse width modulation (S-PWM) technology.
LISTED UNDER: Pulse3U CompactPCI Serial-based Gigabit Ethernet Switches designed for high data processing and versatile I/O implementations
January 10, 2013 2:33 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMEN Micro Inc., a now offer two 3U CompactPCI Serial-based Gigabit Ethernet switches for high data processing and versatile I/O implementations. Each switch provides up to 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back or three ports on the front panel and 13 on the rear.
LISTED UNDER: ProgrammableJapanese firms exhibit high-end TVs at U.S. electronics show
January 9, 2013 10:06 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsJapanese electronics firms are exhibiting high-end televisions with better profitability at the world's top electronics show which started in the United States on Tuesday, aiming to shore up their slumping operations amid fierce price competition especially for smaller models.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesPanasonic update
January 9, 2013 10:02 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsPanasonic Corp. President Kazuhiro Tsuga said Tuesday his company has concluded business alliances with General Motors Co. and IBM Corp. as he outlined its strategy to turn itself around by focusing on services for major global enterprises.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesMouser Electronics now stocks Freescale Semiconductor i.MX6 application processors
January 9, 2013 9:55 am | by Mouser Electronics | News | CommentsMouser Electronics is now stocking a broad range of Freescale Semiconductor i.MX6 Application Processors, based on the ARM Cortex-A9 architecture, and several i.MX6 development kits. The Freescale i.MX 6 series of applications processors unleashes a scalable multicore platform...
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesUnmanaged switches designed for harsh duty ethernet networks
January 4, 2013 2:24 pm | Molex Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsMolex Incorporated introduces new Brad Direct-Link unmanaged switches available in 5- and 8-port modules, both featuring patented Ultra-Lock push-pull technology. The new IP67 sealed Direct-Link switch modules provide a fast, simple and secure on-machine Ethernet switch solution reducing network cabling and installation costs.
LISTED UNDER: AntennaSlotless brushless motor features rated output of up to 1,000 watts
January 3, 2013 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsKoford Engineering LLC has introduced a new line of 1.6 in. (42mm) slotless brushless motor. These motor use ceramic hybrid bearings for long life and electrical isolation between motor shaft and housing. They are available with a variety of windings and in either sensorless or hall sensor configuration.
LISTED UNDER: BrushlessBrushless DC motor drives include operating current of 5 amps RMS continuous and a peak current of 10 amps RMS
January 3, 2013 9:31 am | Applied Motion Products | Product Releases | CommentsApplied Motion Products announces the release of a new line of brushless DC motor drives. The BD5 is a brushless DC motor drive that is based on advanced control technology featuring excellent performance and ease of use. The drive is aimed at OEM applications that require high performance, high speed stability, basic speed control and low cost.
LISTED UNDER: Brushless DCStepper designed for energy-efficient, environmentally conscious devices
December 18, 2012 10:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsCanon U.S.A. recently launched sales of the new FPA-3030i5+ i-line stepper. The FPA-3030i5+ is designed to provide a long-term manufacturing solution for manufacturers of energy-efficient, environmentally conscious devices including Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs),MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) and power semiconductors.
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