Medical
Linear LED Drivers Conserve Space in Portables
August 6, 2010 11:11 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsFairchild Semiconductor’s FAN5622/24/26 linear LED drivers tout a design that reduces overall component count by eliminating additional passive components used in charge pumps and series boost LED drivers. They feature an
BLDC Motor Has Standard High Torque Density Design
August 6, 2010 7:24 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsThe Standard High Torque Density Design (P/N DIH23-30-BFNA) delivers continuous power at levels approaching 1 HP continuous at speeds up to 20 K RPM.
Linear Actuators Provides Exceptionally High Force-to-Size Ratios
August 6, 2010 7:24 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions Inc, a leading manufacturer of precision linear motion products, offers an entire line of high output can stack linear actuators. The line include the 20, 25, and 35-mm frame sizes.
COTS Backplane Offers Impressive Bandwidth and Configuration Flexibility
August 6, 2010 7:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsThe Kontron 4U Backplane xPB-13E9P3 for PICMG 1.3-based system designs boasts comprehensive PCI and PCI Express Gen 2 support for full-height 4U systems.
Microcontrollers Integrate USB and Large RAM
August 6, 2010 7:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog, and Flash-IP solutions, offers the four-member PIC24FJ256GB210 microcontroller family, which integrates USB for Embedded Host/Peripheral/On-the-Go and 96 Kbytes of RAM.
Light Tack Adhesive Eases Fitting of Silicone-Free Thermal Interface Pads
August 6, 2010 6:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsMH&W International provides U 90 silicone-free thermal interface materials (TIMs) with a new light tack adhesive to provide high thermal conductivity where contamination threats prevent the use of silicone-based thermal pads, and allow
LabSmith, Inc, Harvard Apparatus partner for Worldwide distribution of CapTite? microfluidics products
August 6, 2010 2:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsCapTite? Breadboardable Interconnects for Microfluidics Now Available in Harvard Apparatus 2010 Physiology Catalog.
Fluxion Biosciences wins R & D 100 award for the IonFlux HT System
August 5, 2010 12:30 pm | News | CommentsFluxion Biosciences, a leading provider of functional cell analysis systems for drug discovery and diagnostics, announced that it has won a 2010 R&D 100 Award for its IonFlux? HT System.
Washable, Wireless Mouse Prevents Cross-Contamination
August 5, 2010 12:29 pm | News | CommentsEcono-Keys, a leading manufacturer of medical keyboards and mice, recently introduced the EKW-M, a completely waterproof, wireless mouse designed for the healthcare community.
Digital CCD Camera Offers Two Scan Speeds
August 5, 2010 12:29 pm | News | CommentsThe ORCA-R2 has two scan speeds, a normal scan speed of 14MHz and a rapid scan speed of 28MHz, that deliver full resolution 1.37 M pixel images at 8.5 frames/second and 16.2 frames/second respectively.
Calculating dynamic resistance to help choose an ESD protective device
August 5, 2010 12:29 pm | News | CommentsElectronic medical devices, especially those that come into contact with the human body, are at risk for electrostatic discharge (ESD.) Inadequate protection may damage the IC or interfere with communications critical to patient care. This article shows how to choose an ESD device...
Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Shri Sushilkumar Shinde jointly unveil guidelines for new solar projects under Jawaharlal Nehru national solar mission
August 5, 2010 12:29 pm | News | CommentsDr. Farooq Abdullah, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Shri SushilKumar Shinde , Union Minister for Power today jointly unveiled the guidelines for selection of new solar power projects under the 1000 MW solar power scheme in the...
Air Products introduces xenon difluoride for etching applications
August 5, 2010 12:29 pm | News | CommentsHigh performing, highly selective etch material to initially target MEMS market
Custom Cable is Now Accessible, Affordable, Fast and Easy
August 5, 2010 12:28 pm | News | CommentsWhen design engineers who need special cable constructions hear the word custom, they often cringe, conjuring up dollar signs and delays. That doesn’t have to be the case anymore. Due to customer feedback and overseas competition, progressive manufacturers have adapted to make custom...
Vertical Lift Stage Offers 2 nm Resolution
August 5, 2010 12:28 pm | News | CommentsAerotech’s ANT130-5-V is a linear-motor-driven wedge-style vertical lift stage that provides the exceptional resolution, accuracy, and in-position stability required in nanopositioning applications, all while offering travel up to 5 mm.
Low-Power Op Amps Help Extend Battery Life
August 5, 2010 12:28 pm | News | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. offers MCP6401/2/4 Operational Amplifiers (Op Amps), which add to Microchip’s general-purpose op amp portfolio by providing lower power consumption in small packages.
Low Pressure Sensor Features Digital Interface
August 5, 2010 12:27 pm | News | CommentsServoflo Corporation offers the MS5701 low pressure sensor with an I2C or SPI digital interface. Available in either differential or gauge models, the MS5701 can measure as low as ±2.5 in. H2O up to ±10 in.
Record results for Melexis in the second quarter of 2010
August 5, 2010 12:27 pm | News | CommentsIntermediate declaration by the board of directors
Gearboxes Feature Low Speed, High Durability
August 5, 2010 12:27 pm | News | CommentsCrouzet North America, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies, has introduced a new line of single ovoid and double ovoid gearboxes. The new second generation gearboxes offer low speed in a wide range of gear ratios and motor options.
MEMS startup aims picoprojectors at 3-D modeling
August 5, 2010 12:26 pm | News | CommentsAccording to EETIMES, structured light illumination (SLI) can automatically build a three-dimensional model of any object, replacing the tedious process of measurement that is usually required. Stripes of light are projected onto objects as a digital camera records their deformation,...
Dalsa reports second quarter 2010 financial results
August 5, 2010 12:26 pm | News | CommentsDalsa Corporation, an international leader in high performance digital imaging and semiconductors, reported revenue from continuing operations of $52.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 and net income from continuing operations of $5.5 million or $0.30 per share, diluted.
STMicroelectronics and digi-key encourage engineering with the launch of design contest for students
August 5, 2010 12:26 pm | News | CommentsProjects to be built around ST?s iNEMO? multi-sensor inertial measurement unit
GT solar acquires sapphire producer crystal systems
August 5, 2010 12:26 pm | News | CommentsEntry into fast growing sapphire market creates new revenue opportunities
AC Drives Reduce Hardware Need
August 5, 2010 12:25 pm | News | CommentsOmron Industrial Automation announces the Safety Certification for 3G3MX2 AC Drives, open loop control drives with built-in safety inputs and external device monitoring output...
Folding Blade Adapter Measures Only a 15-mm Thickness
August 5, 2010 12:25 pm | News | CommentsPhihong, a global leader in power solutions, has developed a 5-V folding blade adapter that, with a mere 15-mm thickness when the blades are folded, is the thinnest available.
