Industrial
Pressure Sensor Transmitters Tout Extended Range
June 4, 2010 2:58 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC announced EPCOS MiniCell Series of pressure sensor transmitters, now with an extended range. Said to be the smallest media-separated differential pressure transmitters worldwide, they are available for
Three-Axis accelerometer Touts Low Power, Desirable Functionality
June 4, 2010 2:47 pm | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics has extended its motion-sensor portfolio with a three-axis digital-output accelerometer that combines reduced power consumption – more than
Connector Provides EMI Filtering with Hot Shoe Style Mating
June 4, 2010 12:23 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Advanced Specialty Products introduced an EMI filtered connector, the Rapid Mate, designed for easy mating to spring loaded, compliant contacts. This connector combines
Bench-Top Multimeter Line Includes True RMS and 50,000 Count
June 4, 2010 7:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsB&K Precision’s Model 5491B bench-top multimeter for applications in education, service & repair, and manufacturing offers an accuracy of 0.02 percent, a digital dual display for viewing two measurements simultaneously, a fast measurement rate of up to
400 V Silicon Controlled Rectifier Touts Space Savings
June 3, 2010 10:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsCentral Semiconductor announced the release of its CMPS5064 Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR).This device is packaged in SOT-23 is a 400 V, 0.8 A SCR designed for applications with space constraints requiring a fast switching high voltage device. In addition to the
Sensor Interface Unit for Performs In Rugged Environments
May 28, 2010 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsNorth Atlantic Industries (NAI) has announced the release of the SIU6 Sensor Interface Unit, a rugged, packaged, turn-key Embedded I/O system for remote data acquisition and distribution for large platform monitoring and control system applications. This high functional density system features
One-A DC to DC Converter Accepts 6 V to 70 V with Constant Output
May 28, 2010 6:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsTech9 Corporation’s 1 A buck-boost DC to DC power converter accepts input ranging from 6 V to 70 V while output remains constant. The power converter can be ordered in 3 V, 5 V, 9 V, 12 V and 15 V output models. These power converters are
Nineteen-inch Rack Cases Offer Easy Handling
May 27, 2010 12:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMETCASE, the metal enclosures division of OKW has introduced the ‘METTEC’ 19” rack cases. These enclosures feature an attractive front bezel which incorporates unique ‘comfort handles’ for easy handling. Typical applications will include
Connector Touts Single-pole, Vibration-resistant Spring Contact and Enables Solderless Termination
May 27, 2010 9:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsRIA Connect announced its ASM01 PCB connector. Its spring contact is a single pole, vibration resistant SMD which allows for a solderless termination. The construction allows the connection of pinned components and individual solid wires
Portable Data Loggers Tout Easy-to-read Screen Display
May 27, 2010 8:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsOmega’s RDXL120 Series of compact portable data loggers touts an easy to-read screen display and easy-to-view TFT LCD (even outdoors). The unit has 16 MB internal memory as well as capacity for
Solid State Driver Module Suits Residential, Commercial, Industrial LED Light Fixtures
May 27, 2010 7:14 am | Microsemi Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsMicrosemi’s LXMG221W-0700034-D0 power supply module supports five to 16 LEDs. Its universal input voltage range of 90 to 305 V(AC) enables operation in 100 V(AC), 120 V(AC), 220 V to 240 V(AC) and 277 V(AC), 50 Hz and 60 Hz systems. The new module provides
Display Features 20-plus Finger Multi-touch Input
May 26, 2010 8:18 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | Comments3M Touch Systems, Inc. announced the availability of the 3M Multi-Touch Display M2256PW. With its fast, 20-plus finger multi-touch input and a high-definition, wide viewing-angle LCD, the M2256PW display is presented as
Frameless Display Panels Touted as Ultra-Modern
May 26, 2010 8:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsJDSU announced that it has created new frameless display panels using a combination of its low-reflection optical coating technology and custom display manufacturing processes. The result are
Resistive Multi-input Touch Panel is Windows 7 Logo Certified
May 26, 2010 6:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsFujitsu Components America, Inc., purportedly the first manufacturer to obtain Windows 7 logo certification for a resistive multi-input touch panel, is marketing those touch panels in North America. Using Fujitsu’s proprietary technology, the resistive multi-input panels can
USB 2.0 Module Positioned as Replacement for DB9 RS232 Connector on Legacy Boards
May 25, 2010 7:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsFuture Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI) announced the availability of its DB9-USB-RS232 range of modules, designed to replace a DB9-based RS-232 connector, on an existing board design, with a USB 2.0 connector interface. The modules feature
Oscillators Offer HCMOS Output with TCXO Accuracy in Small Package
May 21, 2010 10:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsFox Electronics expanded its HCMOS oscillator line with the FOX251 Ultra Miniature series TCXO. Available in a 2.5 mm x 2.0 mm package, the ultra miniature series can be used as general tight tolerance clocks in digital systems that can
COB Ceramic LED Assemblies, Arrays Suit High-temp, High-rel Apps
May 21, 2010 8:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsMarktech introduced custom "chip-on-ceramic" LEDs and LED arrays. The chip-on-ceramic LEDs are available in configurations from four to hundreds of chips in series or parallel, as well as series/parallel combinations.
Machine Vision Software for Multi-platform Use Touts Upgrade
May 21, 2010 8:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicroscan announced the availability of Visionscape 4.1. This completely scalable, single-software package can be used on machine vision boards, GigE solutions, and smart cameras. The software’s machine vision toolset includes
LEDs Tout Optimised Light Extraction Through Lens-like Casting
May 21, 2010 8:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsSharp is supplementing its LED lighting portfolio with three white 'high colour rendering', high-performance LEDs. The 'DoubleDome' LEDs from Sharp are asserted to provide desirable light for energy-efficient lighting without secondary optics. The light conversion layer of the 'DoubleDome' LEDs is based on
Multi-Tone Sound Module Meets TSI PRM Requirements
May 21, 2010 8:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsEAO Switch Corporation announced a new multi-tone sound module (MTSM) for use with the Series 56 switch line. The MTSM meets a variety of requirements as outlined by the Persons of Reduced Mobility Technical Specification for Interoperability (TSI PRM) and increases
Unshielded Cordset Presented as Cost-efficient
May 18, 2010 7:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsBinder-USA announced the release of an unshielded version of its Series 702 M9 cordsets. The unshielded feature provides a cost-effective alternative to the shielded M9 connectors. The connectors are
Heat Sink Screw Suits GHz Socket
May 18, 2010 7:06 am | Ironwood Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIronwood Electronics introduced a series of heat sink screw for its GHz BGA socket family. The HS-SG-6002 heat sink screw is designed for 31 mm x 31 mm to 42.5 mm x 42.5 mm package size and dissipates up to
Reed Relay Matrix Card Combines High Density, Configuration Flexibility
May 17, 2010 6:27 am | Keithley Instruments | Product Releases | CommentsKeithley Instruments introduced the Model 3732 Quad 4x28 Ultra-High Density Reed Relay Matrix Card. The card, which offers 448 single-pole matrix crosspoints, was designed for automated switch and measure applications that require multiple instrument connections as well as
Inductive Proximity Sensors Detect Small, Narrow Metal Targets
May 17, 2010 5:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs has expanded its family of Miniature 3 mm and 4 mm diameter Inductive Proximity Sensors. These inductive sensors are available with a smooth or threaded barrel and deliver
Linear Servo Accelerometers Tout 4-20 mA Output
May 17, 2010 5:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsSherborne Sensors has announced the debut of its A323 ‘L’ Series, a range of rugged, ultra-low range gravity referenced linear servo accelerometers with 4-20 mA (closed loop) output, designed for
