Industrial
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
Spring-engaged Servomotor Brakes Provide Secure Holding
March 17, 2010 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsNexen introduced a complete line of servomotor brakes designed to mount to servomotors up to 20 hp. The Eclipse Servomotor Brake family is comprised of spring-engaged servomotor brakes equipped with a
SMD LEDs Come In 0603 Dome Lens Package
March 17, 2010 6:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsKingbright Corporation 0603 dome lens package - HELIOS SMD LEDs (APTD1608 Series). The element’s compact design (1.6 mm x 0.8 mm x 0.95 mm) with 0.70 mm dome lens feature provides focused beams within a narrow viewing angle of 60°, illuminating
Power Rocker Switch is Water Resistant
March 17, 2010 6:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsPhaseda LLC has introduced a water resistant power rocker switch. This HB-series rocker switch has a special internal design that leads water away from the contacts, making it appropriate for
Flat Panel Monitor Features Wide Input
March 16, 2010 7:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduced the FPM-5191G Flat Panel Industrial Monitor. The FPM-monitor features an XGA TFT LCD, NEMA4/IP65 compliant flat-sealed front panel, direct VGA and DVI-D video inputs, front-accessible USB port, a vibrant color scheme, and there’s an optional resistive touch screen version.
Snap-on and Ultrasonic PCMCIA IO Card Kits Offer Design Flexibility
March 16, 2010 7:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsITT Interconnect Solutions has developed snap-on and ultrasonic PCMCIA I/O kits with a variety of customizable features for maximum design flexibility. The snap-fit PCMCIA kit consists of a pair of robust mechanically assembled stainless steel card covers that provide
Core2 Duo Fanless Embedded System Includes PCI Slot
March 16, 2010 7:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsBVM announced the availability of the ECK-161B, a Core 2 Duo fanless PC for embedded applications such as multi-media displays with audio for retail stores or exhibitions, POS, surveillance, low power control and monitoring for remote locations. The unit has a
80 W Power Supply Presented as Energy Efficient
March 15, 2010 8:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsCUI Inc’s power line, V-Infinity, announced the release of the VOF-80 open frame AC/DC power supply. The supply has a low no-load power consumption of <0.5 W and is suited for use in
Card Eases Connectivity of Automation Drives to PROFINET-Based Networks
March 15, 2010 6:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsDanfoss Drives introduced the VLT PROFINET MCA120 Option Card, expanding the Ethernet communication capabilities of the VLT AutomationDrive to PROFINET-based networks. This option card handles a single connection with an Actual Packet Interval down to 1 ms in
Universal Adapter System Supports Field and Bench Techs
March 15, 2010 5:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe 74-piece RFA-4022 Unidapt Mega-Plus Kit from RF Industries contains everything needed to troubleshoot and test 7-16 DIN, BNC, F, Mini-UHF, MCX, MMCX, N, RCA, reverse polarity SMA and TNC, SMA, SMB, TNC and UHF terminated devices.
Power Lock Box Meets IP65 Standards
March 12, 2010 6:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsITT Interconnect Solutions’ PowerLock Box includes a flange to provide simple and secure sealing into equipment panel cut-outs. Available in lidded and non-lidded versions, the PowerLock Box with flange features an extended front panel measuring 107 mm, providing a
25 MHz Oscilloscope Touts Auto-scale, FFT and Trigger Hold
March 12, 2010 6:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsSaelig Company, Inc. announced the PDS5022S 25 MHz two-channel benchtop oscilloscope with Auto-scale, FFT, and trigger hold -- added features normally found on more expensive instruments. Autoscale can be set to automatically
DAC Helps Enable Clear Diagnostic Images
March 10, 2010 2:32 pm | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Device’s AD5791 high-accuracy 20-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is said to be the industry’s first to feature true 1-ppm (parts per million) resolution and accuracy, provides four times greater accuracy and four times more resolution than competing converters. The AD5791 features
USB Digitizers Exhibit High Signal Fidelity
March 9, 2010 1:37 pm | Product Releases | CommentsGaGe announced the new USB CompuScope Family of USB digitizers The USB CompuScope Family includes three separate models, which feature up to two input channels, up to
Universal Crimp Press Terminates Large Lug Products Up to 4 AWG
March 9, 2010 1:20 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMolex Incorporated announced its heavy-duty TM-4000 Universal Crimp Press, which provides up to 31 kN (7000 lbf) for bench-top crimping large lug products of up to 4 AWG. This direct-drive press is designed for
PA Eliminates the Need for RF Component Matching
March 9, 2010 11:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsCalifornia Eastern Laboratories (CEL) is shipping its uPG2251T6M GaAs power amplifier (PA). According to the company, the PA eliminates the need for RF component matching, which reduces component count and simplifies procurement. The new 2251 PA is
Battery Holders Suit CR1632, BR1632 or DL1632 Sizes
March 8, 2010 10:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsMPD is introducing P/N’s BV-1632 & BV-1632-G, two lithium vertical battery holders for CR1632, BR1632 or DL1632 size batteries. The BV-1632 and BV-1632-G are particularly suitable for single board computers (SBCs) with tight space constraints. They are designed to
Oscilloscopes Tout Big Display, Hardware-Accelerated Search
March 8, 2010 10:14 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies added 14 models to its InfiniiVision 7000 Series mixed-signal and digital-storage oscilloscope portfolio. These scopes offer bandwidths from 100 MHz up to 1 GHz. In addition to
Five-Watt DC-DC Converters Provide Wide 2:1 Input Range
March 5, 2010 9:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicroPower Direct’s LF500RW Series of SMT 5 W DC/DC converters provides a wide 2:1 input range, tight line/load regulation, output power/overload protection and low noise operation. Twenty-one models operate from wide 2:1 inputs of
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Family Extends Temperature Ratings
March 5, 2010 7:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsNIC Components has expanded its NSPE family of high performance hybrid construction aluminum electrolytic capacitors to include extended temperature +135°C and 80 VDC and 100 VDC ratings. The NSPE products feature
Compact Enclosures Suit a Wide Range of Applications
March 5, 2010 6:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsElma Electronic Inc. offers a family of modular enclosures in a compact size. The MiniBox 34 serves a wide range of applications including medical, communications, industrial, test and measurement, military/aerospace, and other markets. Its construction allows
Metrology and Laboratory Resistors Feature High Accuracy
March 5, 2010 6:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsVishay Intertechnology announced a series of metrology and laboratory ultra-high-precision Bulk Metal Z-Foil resistors built using Z1-Foil technology that features
Non-Captive Programmable Linear Actuator Accommodates Variety of Screw Pitches
March 5, 2010 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduced the Haydon RoHS compliant IDEA non-captive programmable linear actuator. In addition to full programmability through an easy-to-use graphic user interface, the non-captive actuator configuration is capable of
MCUs Feature Less Than 50 µA-MHz Active Current
March 5, 2010 5:30 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc unveiled several new 8-bit PIC microcontrollers (MCUs) that are asserted to set the industry benchmark for low-power microcontrollers and peripheral integration. These MCUs feature active currents of
