Product Releases
Voltage Supervisor Monitors 27 Unique Voltage Thresholds Without External Resistors
September 25, 2007 7:12 am | CommentsLinear Technology introduced the LTC2915, a single voltage supervisor with 27 unique pin-selectable thresholds. A single LTC2915 can easily be configured to meet different monitoring tasks in applications ranging from network servers monitoring 12V to low-voltage portable equipment. The 27 selectable thresholds are specified with an overall accuracy of ±1.5 percent without the need for 0.1 percent external resistors.
Calibrator Kit Increases Wireless Test Precision
September 25, 2007 7:04 am | CommentsLitePoint Corp. announces its TrueCableT kit that measures the loss of cables used in precision wireless test set-ups such as channel emulation. The calibrator allows chipset vendors, OEMs and quality-approval groups to achieve optimum test accuracy in a straight-forward manner. The instrument consists of an RF unit that is attached to an IQview or IQflex one-box tester VSG port.
Embedded Data Acquisition and Strain Gauge Interface Board
September 25, 2007 6:57 am | CommentsElectro Standards Laboratories announces its model 4333 CellMite ProD high performance embedded data acquisition and strain gauge interface board that is suitable for embedded applications that require high speed analog and digital data acquisition. The board features dual 24-bit independent strain gauge channels with simultaneous sampling at 15,000 samples/second that can also be configured as quad 24-bit strain gauge channels sampled at 5,000 samples/second.
Test, Measurement and Control Products
September 25, 2007 6:53 am | CommentsMicrostar Laboratories announces its DAPserver 400 and its DAPserver 400R test, measurement and control products that combine a five-slot PCI backplane and a 10-slot Eurocard cage in an industrial-grade chassis. A Pentium M processor runs server software on a board that occupies one of the PCI slots. This software and the software running on DAP boards protects applications from local or network-related delays.
Custom Disk Jog Switch
September 25, 2007 6:53 am | CommentsOmron Electronic Components introduces its B5V-1422 disk jog switch that offers a single user interface with which to scroll through lists and make choices. Five tactile selector switches (a center push button and four peripheral push points) are combined with a rotational jog feature. Using both functions, users can navigate through lists and then make choices with the pushbutton switch.
Multi-Function DMM
September 25, 2007 6:42 am | CommentsProtek Test and Measurement introduces its model 6300 category III 600V five-in-one, multi-function, 4,000 count, DMM and also its model 6100. The 6300 has built-in light level, sound level, relative humidity and temperature capabilities in addition to DMM functions. The 6300 and 6100 are auto-ranging 4,000 count DMMs with 3-3/4¨ digit displays. In addition to measuring AC/DC voltages from 100 µV to 1,000V, AC/DC current from 400 µA to 10A, and resistance from 0.1? to 40 Meg?
Infrared Thermometer with Circle/Dot Laser Sighting
September 25, 2007 6:37 am | CommentsOmega Engineering, Inc. introduces its model OSXL450 non-contact thermometer. Simple to operate, it reads temperatures in less than a second. Its laser sighting system defines the target for point and shoot measurement of temperatures from -20°C to +320°C (-4°F to +608°F). With a backlit display for night use and auto power-off, this IR thermometer comes with a wrist strap and batteries. CE compliant, it is suitable for use in manufacturing, automotive and
Modular Spindle Drives
September 25, 2007 6:37 am | CommentsMaxon Precision Motors announces its GP 22 S and GP 32 S gearheads that are adjusted for spindles, withstand high loads and assemble easily due to a special spindle intake. Three standard spindle types include metric spindles, trapeze spindles and spherical rotating spindles. They are available in steel or ceramic variations up to 200 mm in length, and they are supplied with matching spindle nuts.
SMD Rotary DIP Switches
September 25, 2007 6:24 am | CommentsOmron Electronic Components LLC announces its A6RS series of gull-winged terminal surface mounted (SMD) rotary DIP switches for static function-select settings on control boards. These top-actuated switches are available with flat or extended shafts, 10 position (decimal) or 16 position (hexadecimal) outputs and terminal arrangements of 4 × 1 and 3 × 3 which allow for flexibility in circuit design.
Handheld Digital Multimeters
September 25, 2007 5:44 am | Agilent Technologies | CommentsAgilent Technologies, Inc. announces its U1240A Series of handheld digital multimeters that provide functions that are optimal for installation and maintenance applications. It enables users to observe open/close switch behaviors in the presence of intermittent signals. Users can also gauge the extent of transformer heating or the efficiency of refrigeration systems with the DMM's dual and differential temperature capabilities. The series comprises two models: the U1241A and U1242A.
CompactPCI Chassis with Built-In System Monitoring
September 25, 2007 4:51 am | CommentsElma Electronic Inc. announced the Type 39 CompactPCI enclosure with built-in system monitoring. The chassis features a 3U 4 HP configurable system monitor with Ethernet, RS-232, Web and Command Line Interface (CLI) capabilities. The unit monitors up to 8 voltages, 12 fan-fail signals, 8 temperature sensors
Efficient, 2.5 MHz Synchronous Buck Regulator for Light Load Operation
September 24, 2007 12:52 pm | CommentsProductive Product: Micrel launched the MIC2238, a 2.5 MHz dual 800 mA synchronous buck (step-down) regulator housed in a 3 mm × 3 mm MLF package. Its unique switching architecture scheme, Trickle Mode, enables desirable light load efficiency for Li-Ion battery powered systems that require maximum efficiency in order to prolong use. The MIC2238 is appropriate for portable applications including cellular phones, portable media players, WiMax modules, GPS systems, digital still and video cameras.
Single-Chip Automotive CMOS Image Sensors
September 24, 2007 12:40 pm | CommentsOmniVision Technologies, Inc. unveils its near infrared (NIR) capable single-chip automotive CMOS image sensors which can operate in dual mode, allowing them to function equally well in both day and night vision applications. The NIR capability improves functionality for automotive safety and security applications while allowing OEMs and automotive manufacturers to simplify system designs. This dual mode night vision capability is useful in driver assistance and safety applications
Ambient Light Sensor Works in Direct Sunlight
September 24, 2007 12:37 pm | CommentsAvago Technologies announces its model APDS-9007 ambient light sensor with a logarithmic output response over a range of lighting conditions that covers a range of brightness from 3 lux to 70 K lux, making it suitable for mobile applications as well as outdoor lighting and solar panels which may be operated under direct sunlight. Designed to closely follow the human-eye spectral response curve, the sensor reduces power consumption and saves battery life in portable and mobile devices
Hazardous Area Vibration Sensors
September 24, 2007 12:34 pm | CommentsWilcoxon Research introduces a range of sensors rated for operation in hazardous areas and in machinery health monitoring applications. With the Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification, they can be used where flammable or explosive materials are present without causing electrical sparks or “hot spots” strong enough to cause ignition of gases or dusts in the air. The sensors meet the standards for IS and explosion-proof certification that are established by the NFPA in the U.S., the CSA in Canada and CENELEC in the European Union.
