Industrial
Linear ICs support a magnetic input sensitivity range of 2.0 to 4.0 mV/G
June 18, 2013 4:26 pm | Allegro Microsystems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAllegro MicroSystems, LLC adds two new factory one-time programmable (OTP-ROM) linear ICs to their existing portfolio. These devices eliminate the need for customers to optimize/program the devices for their finished sensor assemblies. Allegro’s A1388 and A1389 architecturally have the ability to support a magnetic input sensitivity range of 2.0 to 4.0 mV/G....
FPGA family provides low total system cost
June 18, 2013 3:54 pm | Microsemi Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsMicrosemi Corporation unveiled its IGLOO2 field programmable gate array (FPGA) family for industrial, commercial aviation, defense, communications and security applications. The non-volatile flash-based IGLOO2 FPGAs have the highest number of mainstream FPGA features....
3D printing is the future of the military
June 18, 2013 3:47 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Articles | CommentsAside from offering up the world’s least-appetizing pizza (protein cheese layer anyone?) and a way to eliminate illegal poaching, 3D printing might play a vital role in the future of the military. Though the technology is not nearly advanced enough to make a significant impact right now, the Navy is looking to 3D printing as a potential money saver for the future, according to an article published in the Armed Forces Journal.
Optocouplers intended for motor controls, industrial inverters, and induction heating equipment
June 18, 2013 12:49 pm | Renesas, California Eastern Labs | Product Releases | CommentsRenesas Electronics and California Eastern Laboratories (CEL) introduce three isolated gate drive optocouplers which were specifically designed to meet the demanding isolation requirements of motor controls and drives, industrial inverters and induction heating equipment.
Double-break electrical circuit certified to EN61058
June 18, 2013 12:31 pm | Microprecision Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicroprecision is introducing a variation of its industrial high current switches of the MP200 series. The new MP220 has a single pole double break electrical circuit, which allows to double break two independent electrical circuits up to 10A/250VAC. The MP220 uses a fast snap action mechanism to change from break to make position.
Rugged LCD monitor ideal for industrial applications
June 17, 2013 2:33 pm | Stealth Computer Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsStealth.com has released a new 26" Panel Mount LCD monitor, featuring a high definition widescreen 16:9 format with 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080). The Stealth model SV-2600W-PM is Stealth's largest rugged industrial monitor to date. The LCD is environmentally sealed to NEMA 4/IP65 specifications....
DC/DC converter offered in high temperature H-grade & high-reliability MP-grade
June 17, 2013 12:23 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology announces the high temperature H-grade (-40°C to 150°C junction temperature) and high reliability MP-grade (-55°C to 150°C) version of the LTC3115-1 in a 20-lead thermally enhanced TSSOP package. The LTC3115-1 is a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 2A of continuous output current....
Enclosures for harsh environments ... they might surprise you
June 13, 2013 4:38 pm | by A.D. Horn, Rittal Corporation, www.rittal.us | Articles | CommentsThe usual response to the idea of a “harsh environment” is to envision the salt spray of a drilling rig, dirt, grease or debris. But in today’s evolving world of “high tech,” the definition of harsh isn’t always what it used to be. An environment most people would consider far from harsh, almost sterile, can be extremely susceptible to contamination....
What's next for near field communications? Engineers speak out
June 13, 2013 3:23 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | CommentsHere at ECN we're always looking for the "next big thing" and this month we're focusing on near-field communications. NFC only seems to be increasing in popularity and usage across the electronics board, but we want to know what's happening in your labs and on your benches.
Touch-panel PCs feature up to 2GB DDR II memory and 4GB DOM
June 13, 2013 2:12 pm | Saelig Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSaelig Company has introduced the SP-0L Series of economical, entry-level industrial touch panel PCs equipped with Intel's Atom N270 CPU and 945 GSE & ICH7M chipset on a 3.5" Single Board Computer form factor, and 1GB (up to 2GB) DDR II memory and 4GB DOM.
Wireless bonded LED touts very bright output
June 13, 2013 11:37 am | Lumex Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsLumex announced the global launch of its TitanBrite Wireless Bonded LED featuring “flip chips” that are said to be up to 15 percent brighter than any others in the market. In addition to the standard 3-W and W LEDs, this LED is also available in 9 W. High light output is achieved in a
High bay LED light approved for Class 1 Division 1 & 2 locations
June 13, 2013 11:25 am | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics has announced today the release of a powerful high bay LED light designed to provide an easily mounted and adjusted source of explosion proof rated illumination. The EPL-HB-150LED-RT High Bay Fixture is approved for Class 1 Division 1 & 2 locations....
Convection-cooled power supply features low profile, high efficiency
June 11, 2013 4:42 pm | Tdk Corporation Of America, TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation announces the release of TDK-Lambda’s new CUS250LD series low profile AC-DC power supplies. These single-output supplies provide 250-watts of output power with convection cooling (no fans required). This design eliminates the need for fan maintenance and reduces acoustic noise and vibrations.
M16 connectors now available with crimp termination
June 11, 2013 4:19 pm | Binder Usa | Product Releases | CommentsBinder-USA is pleased to announce the addition of crimp termination to a variety of M16 connectors. Expanding the M16 product line with crimp termination will offer more options for factory production and increase productivity by simplifying assembly of the connectors.
Incremental rotary encoders measure 7.2mm in diameter
June 11, 2013 2:55 pm | Product Releases | CommentsNemicon continues to push the envelope in high-performance miniaturization with its 7S Series Incremental Rotary Encoder. At just 7.2mm (0.28346”) in diameter, and based on Nemicon’s successful line of 18mm (0.70866”) and 12mm (0.47244”) diameter miniature encoders, the 7S Series shaft type encoder features high resolution....
IGBTs deliver higher power density and increased efficiency for motor drive and UPS applications
June 11, 2013 12:19 pm | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier introduced a family of rugged 1200V ultra-fast insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) optimized for industrial motor drive and UPS systems. The new devices leverage IR’s field stop trench ultra-thin wafer technology that delivers lower conduction and switching losses.
Ultrasonic sensors target difficult applications
June 5, 2013 4:08 pm | Balluff Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBalluff’s new ultrasonic sensors are suited for distance measurement or position detection of granules, fluids and powders. They measure fill levels, heights and sag without making contact as well as count and monitor the presence of objects. They are asserted to be
LNAs tout very low noise figure for consumer, military and industrial apps
June 4, 2013 12:08 pm | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSkyworks Solutions, Inc. announced a portfolio of low noise amplifiers (LNAs) that provide a desirable noise figure, a critical component to boosting weak incoming signals for today’s 4G wireless infrastructure as well as diverse broad market systems including GPS, broadband, military and satellite
LED upgrade kit delivers quick retrofit to LED lighting
June 4, 2013 11:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsCree introduced a 102 lumen-per-watt linear LED upgrade kit to replace fluorescent lamps. The upgrade kit is designed to fit into existing T8/T12 linear fluorescent fixtures – allowing end users to easily upgrade to LED. The new UR Series LED upgrade kit covers both two-feet and four-feet lengths in various lamp configurations. According to the company, he UR Series installs faster than
LDO offers 25 µVRMS noise, programmable Current limit and diagnostic information
June 4, 2013 10:14 am | Linear Technology Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology Corporation announced the LT3055, a high voltage, low noise, low dropout voltage linear regulator offering precision, programmable current limit and diagnostic capability. The device delivers up to 500 mA output current with a 350-mV dropout voltage at full load. It features
Storied nuke plant becomes environmental wasteland
June 4, 2013 9:06 am | by SHANNON DININNY Associated Press | News | CommentsA stainless steel tank the size of a basketball court lies buried in the sandy soil of southeastern Washington state, an aging remnant of U.S. efforts to win World War II. The tank holds enough radioactive waste to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool. And it is leaking.
DC/DC converters feature 20-kV isolation
June 3, 2013 10:51 am | Absopulse | Product Releases | CommentsABSOPULSE Electronics′ DIO 120 Series of DC/DC converters were developed for powering electronic circuits floating on several kilovolts of operating voltage. They are typically used for high power gate drivers and similar applications in oil and gas, mining, railway and industrial environments.
Ceramic insulators designed for industrial oil, gas burner igniters
May 30, 2013 3:10 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMorgan Advanced Materials announces that its Latrobe, PA site now manufactures ceramic insulators for industrial oil and gas burner igniters. These insulators can also be used for a range of other industrial applications such as fuses, precision electrical resistors and cartridge heaters.
System-on-module enables faster, lower-risk, and smarter embedded systems development
May 30, 2013 10:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsEnSilica has launched the eSi-ZM1, a small form factor System-on-Module designed to facilitate faster, lower risk development of smarter embedded systems that demand real-time hardware performance, all without sacrificing differentiation, integration or flexibility.
Pressure transmitter features response time down to 90 ms
May 28, 2013 1:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsWhile remaining in the same price range, the enhanced DPharp EJA series transmitters will now offer significantly improved performance and functionality, bringing great cost benefits to Yokogawa's customers. As standard features, they will have the same high-speed response and multi-sensing functionality available with the high-end DPharp EJX series.
