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PCB-mounting Receptacle Offers IP67 Performance
January 29, 2009 5:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis PC board-mounting receptacle has been added to the company’s rugged sealed line of industrial Ethernet RJ-45 connectors. The connector uses a through-hole mounting, with two plastic legs providing additional mechanical retention before and after soldering.
Hardware Integrates Captive Screw in Spring-Loaded Assembly
January 29, 2009 5:02 am | Pennengineering | Product Releases | CommentsType PF50/60 self-clinching access hardware incorporates a captive screw in a spring-loaded assembly to reduce parts count and prevent screws from falling out and damaging internal components.
Laser Energy Sensor Measures Pulses Down to 100 nJ
January 29, 2009 5:02 am | Coherent Semiconductor Group | Product Releases | CommentsEnergyMax series of laser energy sensors enables the measurement of very low energy pulses, down to the 100 nJ level. Specifically, the J-10MT-10KHZ delivers a single-pulse noise equivalent energy level of 10 nJ on 100 nJ pulses (i.e.
System Facilitates Research of Cell Cultures Using a Microscope
January 22, 2009 5:42 am | Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsWith Definite Focus, the company offers a system for the Axio Observer.Z1 that can be used not only for the research of cell cultures in many biomedical applications, e.g. cell biology, pharmacology, molecular genetics, developmental biology and the neurosciences, but also in basic research.
Brush DC Motor Features Optimized Coreless Design
January 22, 2009 5:42 am | Portescap, A Danaher Motion Company | Product Releases | CommentsAthlonix high-power density, compact, high-efficiency endurance, brush DC motors deliver high speed-to-torque performance in a compact lighter weight package (15 to 53 grams depending on frame size) with output power up to 9 watts.
Low Profile Piezo Driven Rotary Stage
January 22, 2009 5:42 am | Steinmeyer, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe model DT 65-LM ultra compact precision positioning rotary stage offers a sleek low profile design with an overall height of 25 mm and length of 105 mm. This rotary stage weighs only 0.35 kg, but can support loads up to 80 Newtons.
Cleanroom Hand Dryer Provides Fast, Safe Drying
January 21, 2009 6:24 am | Terra Universal Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe PureDry cleanroom hand dryer helps eliminate contamination problems by reducing the number of airborne particles and germs that settle on PC board, chemical solutions, biological cultures, and other particle sensitive materials.
Temperature Recorder Has Backlit LCD Display
January 21, 2009 6:24 am | Omega Eng. Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe OM-CP-RTDTEMP2000 is a precision RTD temperature recorder with backlit LCD display. The unit is powered by a 9 V battery with a typical life of 1 year at a 1 min reading rate with the display off. An optional AC adapter is available for continuous use with the display and backlight on.
Connectors Designed With Biatec Quick Termination
January 21, 2009 6:24 am | Binder Usa | Product Releases | CommentsM8 field attachable connectors are equipped with Biatec quick termination technology. The Series 768 connectors with Biatec termination provide easy assembly in the field with only basic tools required.
Connectors Feature Removable Crimp Contacts for Increased Versatility
January 20, 2009 6:47 am | C&K Components | Product Releases | CommentsA family of rectangular, micro miniature connectors, tested in accordance with ESA specifications, are offered.
Hexagonal Posts Offered for Fastening, Standoff
January 20, 2009 6:47 am | Misumi Usa, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsSmall diameter (4.0 to 5.5 mm), RoHS-compliant hex posts, in 303 stainless with one end tapped and one end threaded or both ends tapped, are available in lengths from 5.0 to 20 mm and configurable in 1.0-mm increments. They allow the ideal dimensional standoff for a particular design.
Processor Provides Over 20 Easy-to-Use Features to Improve OEM Machine Designs
January 20, 2009 6:47 am | Performance Motion Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsRecent advancements of the Magellan family and its accompanying Pro-Motion and C-Motion software tools give designers a way to quickly incorporate motion control functionality into their demanding machine designs.
Power Supplies Feature Flexible Outputs
January 19, 2009 4:05 am | Power Sources Unlimited Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe PM300 Series of AC/DC power supplies offer a compact and performance packed design with full compliance to worldwide EN60101-1 medical safety standards. The series has a universal 90-264 VAC input and single, dual, triple, or quad outputs, ranging from 3.3 to 48 VDC.
Toggle Switches Offered in Single/Double Pole Models
January 19, 2009 4:05 am | Nkk Switches | Product Releases | CommentsS Series locking lever, medium capacity electromechanical toggle switches are offered in single pole and double pole models, both with two or three maintained positions. They are available as single throw or double circuits and the electrical capacity ranges from 15 to 20 A @ 125 VAC.
Plastic Dissipates Heat, Increases Life of LED Units
January 19, 2009 4:05 am | Cool Polymers, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA thermally conductive plastic, CoolPoly, has been developed expressly for managing the heat output of increasingly popular light emitting diodes (LEDs).
