Industrial
PC-104 A-D and D-A Modules Eliminate Need for Recalibration
June 18, 2010 5:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsWinSystems’ PCM-MIO-G-AD-1 is a 16-channel, 16-bit analog input card and the PCM-MIO-G-DA-1 is an eight-channel, 12-bit analog output card. Both cards also support 48-lines of digital I/O. These small, 90 mm x 96 mm expansion boards are designed to
M8 Connectors Feature Insulation-displacement Technology for Field Installation
June 18, 2010 5:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsPhoenix Contact’s line of sensor/actuator connectors now includes QUICKON M8 connectors. The QUICKON system uses insulation-displacement technology to reduce installation times by up to
Thirty-Watt DIN Rail Power Supply Operates Off Wide AC Input
June 17, 2010 1:25 pm | TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-Lambda has introduced a low-profile DIN rail-mount power supply that operates off a wide range of AC input voltages, ranging from a nominal 100 to 277 VAC. The model DSP30-24/277A is rated at 30-W and provides
Wide-Bandwidth Scope Touts Fast, Accurate Characterization of High-Speed Digital Designs
June 17, 2010 12:57 pm | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies’ 86100D DCA-X wide-bandwidth oscilloscope offers engineers the tools needed to characterize their high-speed digital designs easily and accurately. The scope is 100 percent backwards compatible with all previous DCA modules and
PWM Controller Combines Fast Transient Response, Efficiency and Digital Control
June 17, 2010 8:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsSemtech Corp. announced the SC493, the company’s first digitally controlled DC/DC converter. The product is positioned to users to digitally configure and interrogate the status of the controller via an I2C bus. It combines the
Epoxy With High Thermal Conductivity Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specs
June 17, 2010 7:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaster Bond’s Polymer Adhesive Supreme 10AOHT-LO is a single component, no mix, thermally conductive compound featuring exceptional electrical insulation and toughness. It meets NASA low outgassing specifications and has
Micro-USB Interconnects Save Space and Accelerate Data Transfer
June 16, 2010 10:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new series of advanced Micro-USB plugs and sockets with up to 4.8 Gbps data transfer speeds is available from Keystone Electronics Corp. These sockets are asserted to reduce PCB footprints and support On-the Go (OTG) technology for mobile device connectivity without a host computer. The USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 products can
Thirty-two-bit MCU Asserted to Lower Power Consumption by up to 90 Percent
June 15, 2010 8:23 am | Atmel Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAtmel announced production availability of the next-generation Atmel 32-bit AVR UC3L microcontroller (MCU) with picoPower technology and embedded capacitive touch controller peripherals. Target applications include
Hall-effect Current Transducer Suits Automotive, Industrial Apps
June 12, 2010 8:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicronas has introduced its Hall-effect transducer CUR 3105 for applications such as battery monitoring e.g. in hybrid/electrical cars, DC-DC converters, start-stop-systems or metering systems. In combination with a flux concentrator, the CUR 3105 is able to
Data Recorder Touts Simple Operation, Portability
June 12, 2010 8:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsHBM’s data recorder GEN2i is targeted for the sectors of maintenance, service and commissioning. The instrument is equipped with four, eight or sixteen input channels and therefore offers flexibility, even for demanding measurement tasks. The palette of input amplifiers ranges from
Powercast to Demonstrate RF-Powered, Battery-Free Wireless Sensor Module at Sensors Expo 2010
June 7, 2010 1:30 pm | News | CommentsWireless Sensor Module, jointly developed by Powercast and Microchip Technology, showcases RF energy harvesting and low power processing and communications.
Single-package Six-axis Sensor Presented as World’s Smallest
June 7, 2010 1:17 pm | Product Releases | CommentsEpson Toyocom announced the development of the AH-6100LR, asserted to be the world's smallest six-axis sensor. This low-noise, low-power product comprises a three-axis QMEMS quartz gyro-sensor and an extremely
Radiated Immunity Test System Covers 80 MHz to 6 GHz
June 5, 2010 12:21 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTESEQ introduced its new ITS 6006 radiated immunity test system consisting of an integrated RF signal generator, RF switch and EUT monitoring interfaces. The unit is designed for a wide range of radiated EMC applications in the
Thumb-wheel RF Step Attenuator Provides High Precision to 18 GHz
June 5, 2010 11:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsNarda Microwave introduced the Model 743-60 step attenuator that provides attenuation of 0 dB to 60 dB in 10-dB steps via a thumb-wheel and direct readout, and covers DC to 18 GHz. The Model 743-60 is precise, with attenuation deviation of
Custom Thermistor Probe Assemblies Feature Turn-Key Readiness
June 5, 2010 9:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsSelco Products' CP Series and CS Series Thermistor Probe Assemblies can be customized to meet unique demands for specialized application requirements. These negative (NTC) temperature coefficient thermistors can be
Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief is Removable
June 5, 2010 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsHeyco Products has announced that its Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief (PN 1280) is now removable. The newly designed strain relief can be easily removed through insertion of standard snap ring pliers with
Lead Screw Assembly Series Touts Small Size
June 5, 2010 9:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces its Kerk Micro Series Lead screw Assemblies. Standard configurations include 2 mm diameter screws with leads ranging from
Silicone Coating Touts Low Coefficient of Friction
June 5, 2010 9:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsNuSil Technology LLC announced the release of R-2182. This curable coating is designed to alleviate surface tackiness and blocking (sticking to themselves by virtue of chemical affinity) in applications in which
Stainless Steel OEM Pressure Sensors Tout High Accuracy
June 5, 2010 8:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsSensortechnics’ SSI stainless steel OEM pressure sensors accurately measure gauge or absolute pressures in ranges from 3 to 500 psi. These devices offer stability and repeatability, achieving a total error band (TEB) better than
Sensor Touts 250 Pa to 500 Pa FS Low Pressure Measurement Ranges
June 5, 2010 8:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsSensortechnics’ LBA Series offers differential low pressure measurement with ranges of 250 and 500 Pa (1 and 2 inch H2O) Full Scale. The LBA sensors perform fully analog on-chip CMOS signal conditioning to allow for
Embedded Wi-Fi Modules Offer API Interface
June 5, 2010 8:18 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc announced its next-gen agency-certified MRF24WB0MA/MB embedded Wi-Fi transceiver modules. The IEEE 802.11 module firmware has an easy-to-use API driver interface to
Transceiver Modules Tout Low Receive Current
June 5, 2010 8:11 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology introduced its MRF89XA transceiver with a low receive current of 3 mA for longer battery life in 868, 915 and 950 MHz Sub-GHz wireless networks. The 868 MHz MRF89XAM8A and 915 MHz MRF89XAM9A transceiver modules are
Calibrated Tactical-grade Gyro Sensors Offer Stability
June 5, 2010 6:26 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices added two integrated and precise MEMS inertial sensors to its product line of iSensor motion sensor products. They combine tactical grade (<10 deg per hour) gyroscope performance with the company’s iSensor integration and factory calibration.
ScopeCorder Touts High-speed Sampling, Real-time Recording
June 4, 2010 3:03 pm | Product Releases | CommentsYokogawa DL850 combines the features of a high-speed oscilloscope and those of a traditional data acquisition recorder in a single, portable instrument. A dedicated version for the automotive industry – the DL850V Vehicle Edition – includes a module for monitoring the CAN in-vehicle serial bus. Features include the
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
