Pressure Sensor Utilizes MEMS Technology
December 14, 2007 5:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsPresens AS announced their PRECISE pressure sensor which utilizes advanced digital MEMS technology for applications such as calibrators and digital gauges that require high accuracy, low drift and high resolution. The sensor accurately measures high pressures with no significant drift. The sensor boasts a guaranteed total error band
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsMEMS-Based SS Pressure Sensor Measures Gas and Liquids in High Purity Applications
December 11, 2007 6:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Sensor Technologies AST4900 pressure sensors utilize Krystal Bond Technology and are free of oil-fill, welds and internal O-rings, all of which eliminate the risk of system contamination in extreme conditions. The media isolated pressure sensor also holds a CE EN61326 Certification and UL/cUL508 Approval.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsSize 11 Double Stack Captive Hybrid Linear Actuator Delivers 30 Pounds of Thrust
December 10, 2007 11:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. introduced the 28000 series (Size 11) double stack captive hybrid linear actuator, with a compact frame size measuring 1.1” (28 mm) square. It features engineering thermoplastics in the rotor drive nut and a stainless steel Acme lead screw. This captive hybrid linear actuator is available resolutions ranging from 0.000125” (.003175 mm) per step to 0.002” (.0508 mm) per step and delivers thrusts of up to 30 lbs.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsVariable Capacitance Accelerometer With Microprocessor Temperature Compensation
December 7, 2007 9:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsEndevco introduced a variable capacitance accelerometer featuring onboard, microprocessor-controlled temperature compensation. The model 7290D has high thermal stability and global accuracy for measurement of low-level accelerations in laboratory test and measurement, automotive, and aerospace applications including military and commercial flight testing. Gas damping and internal over-range stops are used by an anisotropically etched, silicon sensing
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsUSB Keyboard Encoder with Mouse and Joystick Controls
December 6, 2007 6:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsHagstrom Electronics Inc.'s KE-USB108 full speed USB keyboard encoder has 108 programmable inputs. It accepts input from push button switches, toggle switches, and other devices, and then generates USB keyboard, mouse, or joystick actions based on the activation of the input device. Responses to an input may be programmed as a single keystroke, multiple keystrokes, a mouse button, or a joystick button.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsTouchless Rotary Sensors With Unique Locator Technology
December 3, 2007 10:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsNovotechnik's rotary position sensors now include the RFC and Vert-x E series, designed for mobile and other limited-space environments. The sensors have a new touchless technology, which eliminates the shaft, and has a round position marker that mounts separately to distance itself from the detecting element. Sensor diameters range from 13 mm to 48 mm
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsLinear Position Sensor for Dust and Gas/Vapor Hazardous Locations
November 5, 2007 3:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsEveright Precision Technologies Corporation announced the Positek E111 intrinsically safe, rugged linear position sensor for use in potentially explosive dust and gas/vapor atmospheres. The E111 is ATEX approved to Ex II 1GD EEx ia IIC T4 Ex iaD 20 T135°C (Ta = -40°C to +80°C). This designates the sensor as belonging to: Group II - suitable for all areas except mining and Category 1 GD
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsGuide to Encoder Solutions and Technical Innovations
November 2, 2007 12:27 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSick Stegmann introduced its 2007 overview Guide to Encoder Solutions and Technical Innovations. This free guide features many products, and it details the company’s family of incremental encoders, absolute encoders, linear encoders and wire draw systems, format adjustment positioning drives and related accessories.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsActuator for Electronic Locks and Latches
November 2, 2007 12:19 pm | Product Releases | CommentsNew Scale Technologies, Inc. announced its SQLM Series Squiggle motor lock modules, low-power actuators for electronic locks and latches. They are said to draw less power than solenoids or stepper motors and use half the space. They drop into existing lock or latch assemblies, allowing lock manufacturers to reduce the size and power requirements of their electronic locks.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsSensors for Splice, Label and Double Sheet Detection
November 2, 2007 11:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs introduced a family of ultrasonic thru-beam proximity sensors for splice, label and double sheet detection. Each system is 18 mm in diameter, and it features teach-in input modes for easy set-up and operation with a detection threshold that is adjustable for each application.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsSub-miniature ESS Accelerometer
November 2, 2007 11:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsDytran Instruments, Inc. announced its model 3089A accelerometer that is suitable for environmental stress screening (ESS) and OEM applications where small size and low mass are critical. This sub-miniature, 10 mV/g, adhesive-mount accelerometer with integral lead wires weighs 0.6 g.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsLarge Capacity Square Drive Torque Sensor
November 2, 2007 11:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsSensor Developments introduced a line of sensors that measure rotating torque of equipment that uses square drive interfaces. The sensors allow for quick attachment to the equipment when monitoring fastening applications that use nut runners or pneumatic wrenches. The devices measure torque and angle in a single sensor.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsEmbeddable Sensors for Shock and Vibration Monitoring
November 2, 2007 11:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsIMI Sensors division announced its Series 660 embeddable accelerometers for continuous shock and vibration monitoring in high volume and commercial OEM applications. They offer high shock survivability, high resolution and a large dynamic range. Units use field-proven, solid-state piezoelectric sensing elements for durability and broad bandwidth performance.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsTemperature Probe for Medical Applications
October 31, 2007 7:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeasurement Specialties introduced its robust MEAS 400 series autoclavable temperature probe for use in clinical environments. This probe allows steam autoclave sterilization up to 134°C (273°F) for a maximum of 20 minutes. The product uses a stable pressed ceramic (thermistor) sensing element, and it has a molded transition between a 10' long C-Flex cable and a two-pin plug with molded Santoprene housing, ensuring the reliability of the probe after the autoclave process.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsApplication-Specific Temperature Sensors
October 31, 2007 7:23 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics announced two application-specific digital temperature-sensor chips that are compliant with the JEDEC JC42.4 specification. They are intended for monitoring the temperature of the DIMMs used in personal computers. The model STTS424 is a stand-alone digital temperature sensor, while the STTS424E02 integrates the temperature sensor with a 2 Kbit serial presence detect EEPROM that is used on DIMMs to store timing parameters and other information about the module.
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