Infolytica Corporation releases MotorSolve v3.0 with Thermal Analysis Module
February 15, 2012 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsInfolytica Corporation announces that MotorSolve v3 is available. The new MotorSolve Thermal module is included with this latest version, giving motor designers a complete software tool which they can use to thoroughly evaluate the impact of temperature and different cooling methods...
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Reed Sensors Tout High Switching Power
February 9, 2012 6:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsMEDER electronic introduced its MK26 line of reed sensors, which feature extremely high switching power in combination with a compact design. Measuring 32 mm x 10 mm x 6 mm, the sensor consumes no power, and is suitable for
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Micro-Sized Intelligent Drive Promises Fast Assembly and Installation
January 31, 2012 5:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsTechnosoft announced a new, micro-sized pluggable servo drive: iPOS3602 MX. Particularly developed for motion control applications where space is critical, this drive can be integrated
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Linear Actuator Replaces Existing Size 17 Units
January 27, 2012 11:47 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions has released a new version of the 36-mm G4 linear actuator. This configuration includes a special adapter plate that allows the smaller 36-mm OD unit to replace existing size 17 hybrid stepper motor linear actuators. The
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Pushbuttons Are Presented as Having the Industry’s Shortest Above-Panel Dimension
January 24, 2012 10:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsNKK Switches announced the availability of the YB2 Series of 24-mm square, flush mount and tamperproof panel seal pushbutton switches. These devices are appropriate for applications requiring a low-profile, yet secure and splash proof design. Available in
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices | Optoelectronics & DisplaysMiniature SMT Reed Sensors Suit Low-Power Microelectromechanical Switching
January 23, 2012 8:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsMEDER electronic introduces its MMS line of surface-mount (SMT) reed sensors, designed for low voltage and low power switching microelectromechanical (MEMS) devices.
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Power Rocker Switch Serves Multiple Apps
January 23, 2012 5:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsMade with RoHS compliant material, the RL2-series rocker switch from Phaseda has a UL rating of 16A @ 125VAC and 8A @ 250VAC, with a VDE rating of 16(4)A @ 250VAC T125, with an electrical life over 10,000 cycles.
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Panel Mounted AC Output Solid State Relays Feature 1600-V Blocking
January 16, 2012 7:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrydom has expanded its Series H1 of high voltage AC output Solid State Relays. The new models offer high levels of breakdown voltage and noise immunity (>1600 V) for applications in installations where
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Limited Angle Torque Motor Features Zero Cogging for Smooth Operation
January 11, 2012 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsBEI Kimco Magnetics, a brand of Custom Sensors & Technologies, has introduced the new BLDC Limited Angle Torque Motor Model LAT40-48. The LAT40-48 Motor meets market demand for a zero cogging motor with high peak force in a small form factor package.
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Rotary DIP Switches Offer IP67 Protection and Five Position Options
January 5, 2012 7:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsE-Switch announced the RDT Series rotary DIP switch. This small switch offers a choice of 4, 6, 8, 10 or 16 positions and IP67 sealing protection for applications that need protection from the elements. The switch also comes with
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Stepper Motors are UL Recognized
January 4, 2012 11:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsKollmorgen’s POWERMAX II Series stepper motors are now UL recognized. This enables OEMs who build UL-certified equipment to integrate high-performance stepper technology into existing designs without
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Skyworks Launches Discrete SOI Switches for Wireless Networking
December 27, 2011 5:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsSkyworks Solutions has introduced its first set of discrete silicon-on-insulator, single-pole, triple-throw switches for the wireless networking market. The SKY13345-368LF and SKY13385-460LF’s low insertion loss make the devices ideal for WLAN (802.11 b/g) and Bluetooth applications in the 2.4 to 2.5 GHz frequency range.
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Mechanical Keypad Replacement with Capacitive Touch
December 22, 2011 9:55 am | by Meenakshi Sundaram, Cypress Semiconductor (www.cypress.com) | Articles | CommentsGone is the era of mechanical push buttons and membrane switches as more and more of these interfaces are being replaced by innovative capacitive touch sensing technology.
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PWM Servo Controller for Use with DC Motors
December 22, 2011 5:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxon’s new ESCON 36/2 DC is a 4-quadrant PWM servo controller for use with DC motors up to 72 Watt. This very fast digital current controller, with enormous bandwidth...
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PWM Servo Controller Touts High Speed, Bandwidth
December 14, 2011 4:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxon’s new ESCON 36/2 DC 4-quadrant PWM servo controller is for use with DC motors up to 72 Watts. This very fast digital current controller, with desirable bandwidth for optimal motor current/torque control, provides drift-free yet extremely dynamic speed
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