DC drives feature mounting flange that can be fully configured
November 16, 2012 3:17 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe DCX motors have precious metal or graphite brushes and may be equipped with standard preloaded ball bearings or sintered bearings and cover a large voltage range with six different ironless windings. With the new housing, almost all mechanical configurations are possible. The mounting flange can be fully configured.
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Micro-electromechanical system accelerometer features ultra-low power consumption
November 7, 2012 9:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsFreescale Semiconductor introduced a new micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) accelerometer featuring ultra-low power consumption and a simple plug-and-play approach to tilt threshold detection for use in physical tamper protection for smart meter applications. Freescale’s Xtrinsic MMA8491Q
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Custom gear boxes designed for high torque, low speed applications
November 5, 2012 10:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsApplimotion introduces custom gear motors for your high torque low speed and low profile applications. The assemblies combine precision gearing and direct drive frameless motor kits to form a new high torque alternative to coupling a servo motor to a traditional gear box.
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Linear rail system achieves maximum horizontal load of 225 lbf
November 1, 2012 1:03 pm | Product Releases | CommentsHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces the latest addition to the new BGS (Ball Guide Screw) linear rail product line. The BGS08 is designed to position heavy loads and maintain tight accuracy and repeatability even in applications requiring significant cantilevered loading.
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Micro mini pendulum switch enables more efficient ATCA board control and SMT process compatibility
October 17, 2012 1:03 pm | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components has developed a surface mount micro miniature pendulum detect switch for consumer electronic and harsh environment industrial applications. A rugged combination of stainless steel base metal with silver-over-nickel plating and phosphor bronze-based contacts/terminals contributes to the robust SDP002 detect switch’s long lifespan and RoHS compliance.
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Switch provides linearity of 115 dBm IIP2
September 26, 2012 4:08 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPeregrine Semiconductor Corporation announced the expansion of its high-linearity, low insertion loss RF switch family with the availability of the HaRP technology-enhanced SPDT PE42422 RF switch. The new switch provides linearity of 115 dBm IIP2, and 70 dBm IIP3; low insertion loss of 0.4 dB @ 3 GHz, and high isolation of 28 dB @ 3 GHz...
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Linear rail platform designed for high moment loads
September 20, 2012 3:24 pm | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces the BGS04 Linear Rail System—the first model in a new linear rail platform designed specifically for high moment loads. The roll, pitch, and yaw moment load capability of the BGS04 allows the system to maintain tight accuracy and repeatability even in applications requiring significant cantilevered loading.
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RFMW introduces multi-throw switches from Skyworks Solutions
September 19, 2012 10:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsRFMW , Ltd. announces design and sales support for two new single-pole, multi-throw switches. The SKY13414-485LF is a SP4T and the SKY13418-485LF is a SP8T. Both parts cover a broad frequency range of 100-3000MHz and are pin compatible with each other.
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Gearmotors rated for 28.5 N-cm (40.4 oz-in) continuous torque
August 30, 2012 11:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsIn the field of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) technology is one of the most widely used, and Dunkermotor's new Bifurcated Wormetary gearmotors are designed to meet that application's requirements, while offering several unique benefits. Dunkermotor, now part of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, has further refined its unique Wormetary gearing to provide dual high-torque outputs...
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Count On Tools offers nozzle series for ultra-smooth components
August 29, 2012 10:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsCount On Tools announces a breakthrough in custom nozzle engineering for ultra-smooth components from the semiconductor market. The latest series of nozzles feature precision-machined urethane tips that prevent components with very fine surface finishes, such as bare dies and wafer level components, from getting stuck on the nozzle tip during the pick-and-place process.
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USB-powered switches feature 10 W power-handling capability
August 28, 2012 1:11 pm | Product Releases | CommentsVaunix Technology Corporation has announced their new LSW Series Switch products. This new Lab Brick product family has a 10 W power handling capability and offers reliable, high isolation, low power and low cost solid state switch products in both single pole double throw (SPDT) and single pole four throw (SP4T) configurations.
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Pushbutton latching switch targets interior automotive lighting applications
August 22, 2012 12:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCW Industries has introduced a new push button alternate action latching switch. The GCL-536 series push button switch was designed to mate with customer insert molded and lead frame manufactured components in automotive interior applications. The switch is designed to
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Stainless steel three-phase motors available in horsepower ranges from 0.33 to 2 hp
August 20, 2012 9:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsAutomationDirect’s IronHorse general purpose AC motor line now includes stainless steel three-phase motors available in horsepower ranges from 0.33 to 2 hp. Motors are available in speeds of 1800 and 3600 RPM and are electrically reversible. The three-phase industrial duty 56C-frame TEFC motors, priced from $275, feature 304 stainless steel frames and stainless steel shafts.
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Automotive relay offers maximum current rating of 20A
August 16, 2012 1:05 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe CIT Relay & Switch A17 Series is a robust automotive relay in a small package. Noted for its high current/in-rush capabilities, the A17 offers plug-in styling with maximum current rating of 20A. This sealed relay is single pole single throw with coil suppression options of resistor or diode.
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New covered coin cell holders increase reliability
August 13, 2012 11:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsMPD, the inventors of a whole new category of coin cell battery holders called Snap Dragons has recently expanded its offering. A CR1225 battery is installed into the clear plastic cover piece, and then snapped on to the base piece to create an extremely secure CR1225 holder.
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