Medical
The Importance of Isolation in Healthcare Applications
December 16, 2011 9:45 am | Videos | CommentsThis video shows how iCoupler digital isolators from Analog Devices provide a simple solution for connecting patients to a peripheral monitor or PC in a safe and isolated manner.
Micro Power Electronics Announces Merger
December 13, 2011 1:21 pm | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsMicro Power Electronics, Inc., the global leader in portable power solutions for mission-critical equipment, today announced that Electrochem Solutions, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100 percent interest in Micro Power from Weston Presidio.
Motor Control Development Kit Features Spartan-6 FPGA
December 13, 2011 8:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned in collaboration with Xilinx, the Spartan-6 FPGA Motor Control Development Kit from Avnet enables engineers to prototype motor control designs for applications in industrial, consumer, medical, and robotics.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Valerie Rothermel-Nelson of Honeywell on Ambient Environmental Sensing
December 13, 2011 5:33 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this podcast we talk to Valerie Rothermel-Nelson, Senior Global Product Marketing Manager, Thermal Products, of Honeywell Sensing and Control about Ambient Environmental Sensing and the challenges to the design engineer.
Medical power supplies feature output-to-ground isolation of 1500Vac
December 8, 2011 4:44 am | TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-Lambda introduces its next generation of digitally controlled, AC-DC medical power supplies – the single output CFE400M, which is available in convection and fan cooled versions. Combining a 4kVac reinforced input-to-output isolation with dual fusing and an output-to-ground isolation of 1500Vac...
CooperVision Avaira Aquaform Sphere Soft Contact Lenses: Class 1 Recall - Unintended Residue on Lenses
December 7, 2011 7:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsSymptoms may range from hazy, blurry vision, discomfort to eye injuries requiring medical treatment.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Peter Green of International Rectifier on Driving Solid-State Lighting
December 7, 2011 5:46 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this podcast we talk to Peter Green of International Rectifier about solid-state lighting and the circuits needed to drive them.
Aventyn Uses Plessey Semiconductors ECG Sensor for Mobile Health Applications
December 6, 2011 4:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsAventyn announced the collaboration agreement at the 2011 mHealth Summit. The summit is organized by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health in partnership with mHIMSS, the mHealth Alliance and the National Institutes of Health.
16-mm Metal Gear Motors Tout Greater Durability and Reliability
December 5, 2011 7:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsNidec Copal has expanded its 0.630” (16 mm) OD brush and brushless DC gear motor product lines with the next generation MG16B (brush) and LB16MG (brushless) metal planetary gear motor series. The new metal planetary gear train allows for higher torque providing greater durability and reliability with improved protection against shock and vibration loads. With
Rotary Code Switches Withstand High-Temperature Soldering
December 1, 2011 11:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsAPEM Components introduced the P65 series of rotary switches, a high temperature version of the company’s PT65 dual in-line package (DIP) coded rotary switch. The series is specially designed for high temperature soldering and is appropriate for
Competition in the Telehealth Market Set to Intensify
November 29, 2011 10:37 am | News | CommentsWith a global revenue forecast of $990 million by 2015 (InMedica) the Telehealth market is already attracting a host of suppliers and innovators at various points in the value chain.
Ortho-tag, Inc. & the University of Pittsburgh Enter Into a Global Licensing Agreement of Transcutaneous Near Field Communication Technology
November 28, 2011 4:52 am | News | CommentsPITTSBURGH, PA -- Ortho-tag, Inc., a high-technology development and sales company, has signed a global licensing agreement with the University of Pittsburgh to utilize Transcutaneous Near Field Communication (TNFC) technology in “smart” medical devices for orthopaedic implants and recipient patients.
Chip Resistor can Handle 3000V
November 22, 2011 10:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable with voltage ratings up to 3Kv and resistance values from 100k up to 100Gohms, the new Ohmite HVC Series of wrap around terminal chip resistors have a standard TCR of 100ppm and standard tolerances of 5%, although tolerances as low as 0.50% can be achieved.
AC-DC external power supplies output from 40 to 65W
November 21, 2011 9:50 am | TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-Lambda UK has introduced the DTM-C series of medically-certified AC-DC external power supplies – the DTM65-C model with output power ratings from 40 to 65W and the DTM110-C rated at 90 to 110W.
ADC Offers Low Noise and High Performance for Medical Imaging
November 21, 2011 6:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced an octal-channel, 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that operates at 80 MSPS with a best-in-class signal-to-noise ratio of 75.5 dBFS at 5 MHz and a sampling frequency of up to 80 MSPS.
Power Supplies meet latest Medical Approvals
November 21, 2011 3:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsPowerstax is pleased to announce that its MEDISTAX range of power supplies for medical applications has now been approved to the latest versions of safety approvals IEC 60601-1:2005 3rd Edition.
Flow Sensors Tout High Resolution, Accuracy Over Complete Measuring Range
November 17, 2011 7:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsSensortechnics offers sensitive thermal mass flow sensors for air and gases with measuring ranges up to 500 l/min. For medical ventilators, the company offers custom solutions with two sensing elements featuring desirable resolution and accuracy over the
ROAL Electronics Announces 94% Efficient Medical Power Supplies
November 16, 2011 10:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsROAL Electronics announced a new family of very efficient and compact Medical power supplies. The MDP400 series has several package options including open frame, U-chassis, enclosed chassis, and environmentally sealed IP65 rated versions.
Inductors Target Space Flight and Down Hole Drilling Apps
November 10, 2011 1:25 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAPI Delevan introduced what it asserts are some of the world’s smallest space level SMD inductors that are rigorously tested to Mil-STD-981 for high reliability applications. The company combined its
MEMS Accelerometer Presented as Smallest of its Type
November 10, 2011 6:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsMEMSIC, a leading provider of MEMS devices and sensor- based systems, has announced the availability of its MXC6226XC MEMS two-axis digital accelerometer, presented as the world’s smallest, fully-integrated MEMS accelerometer.
Mizuho OSI Modular Table Systems: Class I Recall - Reports of Patient Injury
November 9, 2011 10:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsPotential for patient falls or unanticipated patient movement, which may result in serious injury or death.
St. Jude Medical Expands Hospital Access to Wireless Fractional Flow Reserve Technology with New Agreement
November 9, 2011 4:33 am | News | CommentsST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE: STJ), a global medical device company, today announced its wireless PressureWire™ Aeris technology, which aids in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery blockages by measuring Fractional Flow Reserve...
8.4” Super Wide Viewing Angle SVGA LCD Module Includes LED Driver Circuit
November 8, 2011 12:12 pm | Product Releases | CommentsFramos Electronics soffers the new Kyocera 8.4-inch LCD module. The Japanese technology corporation Kyocera, a major producer of electronic devices, is extending its product range within the Kyocera Display Group by adding this new 8.4-inch, Super Wide Viewing Angle SVGA LCD module designated TCG084SVLQ*PNN-AN*02. Features include
Instrumentation Amplifier Offers On-Chip Calibration
November 8, 2011 6:59 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc announced its first instrumentation amplifier, the MCP6N11. The new instrumentation amp features the company’s mCal technology, which is an on-chip calibration circuit that enables
Molded Interconnects Ideal for High-Density Medical Applications
November 7, 2011 10:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsMolex Incorporated introduced the MediSpec Molded Interconnect Device family with Laser Directed Structuring for high-density medical applications. This innovative technology delivers packaged interconnect solutions that meet or exceed stringent medical device guidelines while providing multiple benefits
