Industrial
UV-Vis-NIR Pulsed Light Meter Features External Trigger Input
April 2, 2010 7:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsGigahertz-Optik’s hand-held P-9710-4 radiometer photometer features an external TTL trigger input function for remote timing of pulsed light measurements. In the P-9710-4 pulse energy mode, the measurement begins automatically upon the trigger input. The meter is capable of
LED Driver Addresses Medium LCD Display Backlighting
April 2, 2010 6:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsAllegro MicroSystems, Inc. introduced a new high power LED driver with output disconnect for backlighting medium LCD displays. This driver targets in-dash navigation systems, automotive infotainment, and back-up camera displays.
Liquid Level Sensors Suit Automotive, Control, and Industrial Apps
April 2, 2010 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsHermetic Switch announced its PRX+1660 Series sensors for liquid level monitoring in appliance, automotive, control, household, industrial, municipal, petrochemical, power generation, processing, and recreational markets. These sensors can
Thermoharvester uses Waste Heat to Power Wireless Industrial Sensors
April 1, 2010 5:00 am | News | CommentsMicropelt has collaborated with Royal Dutch Shell to prove the concept of converting waste heat into a sustainable, maintenance-free power supply for wireless sensor devices.
Seven-Segment Numeric LED Display Performs in High Temps
March 30, 2010 2:32 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLumex launched QuasarBrite High-Temperature Seven-Segment numeric LED Display technology capable of providing bright, crisp display performance in temperature ranges up to 105°C. The new ¼ Watt LED displays are
Power Controller for Dimmable LED Lighting Touts High Efficiency
March 30, 2010 2:16 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCypress Semiconductor introduced AC-DC digital power controllers for LED lighting. The CY8CLEDAC01/02 controllers are presented as delivering high efficiency while meeting EnergyStar requirements. They provide
Card Enables Thermal Dynamics Testing in ATR Enclosures
March 29, 2010 1:20 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSIE Computing Solutions Inc., announced an ATR thermal load card designed for testing thermal dynamics in a conduction-cooled environment. The 3U x 160 mm SIE ATR thermal load card is configurable by power loads ranging from 12 W, 25 W, 50 W, and up to 200 W, and can accommodate
25W Encapsulated DC-DC Converter Suits Railway Environments
March 29, 2010 11:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsAbsopulse’s FLP 09R DC/DC converter series is designed for low power railway requirements. With a height of 20 mm, this 25 W unit is suitable for applications with stringent space restrictions.
Calibration Instrument Touts Accurate Voltages, Precise Currents
March 29, 2010 11:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsKrohn-Hite Corporation introduced its Model 526 DC voltage/current source/calibrator. The 526 delivers accurate voltages to within 20 ppm/year from ±100 nVDC to ±110 VDC, and precise currents to within 50 ppm/ year from ±100 nA to ±110 mA. The resolution is...
OLED Pushbuttons in Action
March 29, 2010 5:09 am | Videos | CommentsThis video shows some applications and benefits of the OLED SmartSwitch which is a combination of a switch and a display.
Connectors Offer VSWR of Less than 1.18 through 40 GHz
March 25, 2010 2:44 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSan-tron, Inc. announced the launch of S292 Connectors, a new series of 2.92 mm connectors that operate through K band. Initiating a design standardized to a Thunderline-Z TL-150 glass-to-metal feed-through, the company has
Extender for Ultra PoE Doubles Cabling Distance in Security Systems
March 25, 2010 2:19 pm | Phihong | Product Releases | CommentsPhihong USA has developed a four-port, PoE extender that accepts ultra-power PoE and extends the reach of data and Power-over-Ethernet to 200 me, doubling the
Dual Sensors Suit C Groove Cylinders
March 25, 2010 2:14 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTURCK's BIM-UNR line of compact magnetic cylinder position sensors now includes a dual sensor designed for detecting short and long stroke C-groove cylinders. BIM-UNR dual sensors combine two sensors through one cable connection to
Test Contactor Presented as Kelvin Ready
March 25, 2010 8:16 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsJohnstech International Corporation announced the release of its “Configurable Kelvin” Pad ROL 200K Series Contactor. Suitable for testing high power and precision analog devices that require
Driver Modules Power Mid-size, Multi-string, LED backlit LCDs
March 25, 2010 5:55 am | Endicott Research Group | Product Releases | CommentsThe SFDMD Series is designed for applications that require a small footprint with high efficiency and brightness stability over a wide input voltage range, such as medical patient monitors, POS, kiosk, ATM, gaming and GPS displays. Less than 5 mm high, with a footprint of 2.782” (70.66 mm) x 0.96” (24.4 mm), drivers offer
SMT Metal Battery Holder Eases Replacement
March 25, 2010 5:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsRenata is offering the SMTMxxxx Series of battery holders that will house various lithium manganese dioxide bare cells, including the CR1225, CR1632, CR2032, CR2025, CR2325, CR2430, and CR2450. This holder provides
Kit Invites Energy Harvesting and Wireless Exploration
March 24, 2010 2:05 pm | Product Releases | CommentsEchoflex Solutions introduced the EEK200C Evaluation Kit. The kit enables integrators and OEMs to explore EnOcean wireless energy harvesting technologies within the context of their own buildings. Encapsulated in the kit are the
Touchscreens Operate in Solar, Oil, Gas and Mobile App
March 22, 2010 11:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsIDEC now has a new 5.7” HG2G OI touchscreen model with 12V DC for applications limited to battery-power or using low-voltage solar energy. The panel depth is 36 mm for limited , and it is available as a monochrome (500 cd/m2) or 256-color (350cd/m2) display. An optional built-in Ethernet port (10/100 BaseT) allows
T-Splitter Suits Industrial Applications
March 22, 2010 11:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsBinder-USA has announced the release of a T-shaped splitter for the Series 870 7/8” connectors. The T-splitter is used to connect several devices for a power supply or a bus connection. Designed for DeviceNet applications, the 7/8” connectors are
Fullerene Discovery Sparks Research
March 22, 2010 10:10 am | Blogs | CommentsA team at the University of Florida has discovered that functionalized fullerenes heat, ignite, glow and transform into other carbon nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes upon exposure to low-intensity laser light.
In-line DSL CPE MicroFilter Presented as World’s Smallest
March 19, 2010 6:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsPulse introduced what it asserts is the first digital subscriber line (DSL) NanoFilter. The Z-321NF in-line DSL customer premises equipment (CPE) MicroFilter offers both voice and data protection by
RF Switch Operates to 3 GHz with 2 Million Switching Operations
March 19, 2010 6:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsNarda, an L-3 Communications company, introduced the Model MS-SMA-020 SPDT fail-safe RF mechanical switch that operates from DC to 3 GHz. It is appropriate for
Fanless Atom System Features Small Footprint
March 19, 2010 6:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsLogic Supply introduced an ultra-slim, fanless Intel Atom system housed in a ruggedized, small-footprint enclosure. A flexible, efficient solution for seamless deployment in industrial environments, public access areas, or remote locations, the SolidLogic Atom JT01 is designed to
Plug In Modules Integrate with M2M
March 19, 2010 5:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsJanus Remote Communications expanded its Terminus platform of GSM/GPRS, CDMA, and UMTS modem devices to include board-level, plug-in modules for use in wireless communication applications. Developed in cooperation with wireless module manufacturer Telit Wireless Solutions, these interchangeable modules are
Machine Vision LED Ring Lights Suit High Light Intensity Apps
March 17, 2010 7:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsIHR Series High Power Ring Lights from LDDLIGHT.com are designed for applications requiring high light intensity, illumination of large areas or long working distances. The company asserts its IHRs are
