Applications
Miniature Magnetic Incremental Encoders Meet Tight Space Requirements
August 20, 2010 7:07 am | Articles | CommentsTURCK introduced new incremental magnetic encoders designed with a miniature 24 mm diameter housing. The Kübler by TURCK 2430 shaft and 2440 hollow shaft encoders deliver the
The Next Steps in OpenVPX Development
August 20, 2010 6:49 am | by Justin Moll, Director of Marketing, Elma Bustronic (www.elmabustronic.com) | Articles | CommentsOpenVPX is now beginning to sprout promising green shoots as interoperability has become a significant focus around the VPX topic.
Embedded Computing Enhanced by OpenVPX Multi-Processing Systems
August 20, 2010 6:25 am | by Pete Jha, Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing (www.curtisswright.com) | Articles | CommentsOpenVPX provides order to the rugged deployed embedded community with a framework that enables disparate computational entities to co-exist within a larger system while defining compliance to adjudicate disagreements.
Hybrid Armor Incorporates Specialty Multi-wall Carbon Nanotube Material
August 20, 2010 6:15 am | News | CommentsSouthWest NanoTechnologies, Inc. (SWeNT) is manufacturing specialty multi-wall carbon nanotubes for NanoRidge Materials, Inc. These CNTs are being incorporated into enhanced body armor to improve protection of soldiers and law enforcement officers from small arms fire.
International Research Team Develops Ultrahigh-power Energy Storage Devices
August 20, 2010 5:31 am | News | CommentsA team of researchers from the U.S. and France report the development of a mirco-supercapacitor with remarkable properties.
Probability Processing Promises Powerful Performance
August 19, 2010 10:33 am | News | CommentsLyric Semiconductor, a DARPA- and venture-funded MIT spin-out, today emerged from stealth mode to launch a new technology called probability processing.
Switching Regulator Needs No Heat Sink
August 19, 2010 9:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsV-Infinity announced the addition of a 2-A model to their V78XX switching regulator series. The compact V78XX-2000 series has been designed to be a high performance alternative to linear regulators.
Sample Kit Offers Current-Compensated Ring-Core Power Chokes
August 19, 2010 8:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC presents a new sample kit of EPCOS current-compensated ring-core power chokes.
Replacement Tubes Offered for GE’s Entire Line of CT Products
August 19, 2010 8:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsAt AHRA, medical imaging components manufacturer, Dunlee, will feature the Reevo 240G replacement CT tube. This tube is specifically designed as a replacement for use in the GE LightSpeed VCT and Pro 16 CT series systems.
Online IGBT Selection Tool Optimizes Power Management Design
August 19, 2010 8:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsInternational Rectifier, IR, a world leader in power management technology, has launched a new online insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) selection tool that enables design optimization in a wide range of applications.
Differential Pressure Sensors Available in Failsafe Versions
August 19, 2010 8:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsSensirion has launched new versions of its acclaimed SDP600 series, which are able to perform certified failsafe measurements. The digital SDP600 differential pressure sensors are already used successfully in medical applications...
Power MOSFETs Optimized for Class D Applications
August 19, 2010 8:01 am | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier introduced a family of automotive DirectFET2 power MOSFETs for high frequency switching applications including the output stage for Class D Audio systems.
LED Thermal Management
August 19, 2010 7:44 am | Videos | CommentsThis training module from Digi-Key and TT Electronics/Optek Technology provides guidance on managing junction temperature of high-power visible LEDs, including ways to remove heat.
HDMI 1.4: Bringing 3D Video Home
August 19, 2010 7:27 am | by Thomas Dippon, Agilent Technologies | Articles | CommentsWhen HDMI version 1.4 was publicly released in October 2009, it included a number of new features. Most of the new features are barely moving the needle on the consumer electronics industry's Richter scale. But one new HDMI 1.4 feature -- the implementation of 3D video mode -- is about to buckle the pavement of the status quo.
VI Systems begins shipping circular VCSEL arrays
August 19, 2010 12:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsVI Systems GmbH has released the first circular chip arrays of its vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) designed for wire- and flip-chip bonding.
Flir to buy advanced sensor maker
August 19, 2010 12:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsThermal imaging systems manufacturer Flir Systems Inc. announced Monday that it will acquire sensor maker ICx Technologies Inc. for approximately $274 million.
Light-amplifying metamaterial created
August 19, 2010 12:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsResearchers have overcome a fundamental obstacle in using new "metamaterials" for radical advances in optical technologies, including ultrapowerful microscopes and computers and a possible invisibility cloak.
Watlow Releases New 'Simply the Best Heating Solutions' Catalog
August 18, 2010 12:24 pm | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsWatlow’s new “Simply the Best Heating Solutions” product catalog includes descriptions and specifications for the full line of Watlow’s electric industrial heaters to fit a wide scope of applications and needs.
Norman Noble Has Redesigned Website
August 18, 2010 12:23 pm | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsThe Norman Noble company website has been redesigned.
White Paper 'LED Curing of Light-Curable Materials – Unraveling the Myths and Realities' Reviews Misconceptions
August 18, 2010 12:23 pm | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsA newly authored white paper from DYMAX called “LED Curing of Light-Curable Materials – Unraveling the Myths and Realities” reviews common misconceptions and realities about LED curing technology.
DC to DC Power Converter Accepts six to 70 Inputs
August 18, 2010 11:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsTech9’s three amp DC to DC converter provides more power (up to 36 volt-amps) than other models in the company’s line of power converters. The buck-boost converters accept inputs ranging from 6 to 70 V with constant output.
Subminiature Compression Load Cells Offer Reliability and Space Efficiency
August 18, 2010 11:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsThe subminiature series VLC856 compression load cells are small in size with diameters from 0.38 in. and heights of only 0.13 in.
Rotary Position Sensor Features Flexible Configuration Capabilities in Miniature Package
August 18, 2010 11:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsThe PS15 rotary position sensor offers a surface mountable solution for detecting changes in angle and position and converting them into a highly reliable voltage output. It can be processed by standard automated placement equipment and reflow (or lead-free reflow) soldered.
UTS Slotless Direct Drive Frameless Motors Offer Thin Radial Length
August 18, 2010 8:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsApplimotion’s UTS Series direct drive slotless motors now cover 29 to 240 mm diameters with thin radial length, prefect for direct drive positioning or high speed spindle applications.
New government mandate: FM chips in all mobile phones
August 18, 2010 7:04 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsFor years, radio broadcasters and artists have duked it out over performance rights. Enter the highly-contentious Performance Rights Act, which would expand copyright law to include all public performances of copyrighted sound recordings. And it’s gotten even wilder: an amendment would mandate that all mobile phones contain FM radio chips.
