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Turnkey Diode Laser System Delivers High Power and Brightness
June 17, 2008 5:16 am | Coherent Semiconductor Group | Product Releases | CommentsThe new system offers higher output power and brightness than previously available. Specifically, the HB-diode system delivers 75 W of power at either 808 nm from a 200 µm core 0.22 NA fiber, or 976 nm from a 400 µm core 0.22 NA fiber.
Mini Bearings Are Light and Resilient
June 17, 2008 5:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith a wall thickness of just 3.0 mm, this new product requires minimal installation space and can be supplied immediately ex-stock. The self-aligning bearing is light and compact, requires no lubrication, is simple to install and adapts to all angular misalignments.
Software Released for Labeling and Product ID
June 16, 2008 6:23 am | Tharo Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis label software is ideal for product identification, bar code, and RFID labeling. The software allows the ability to run on the Windows Terminal Server platform. A single version allows for an unlimited number of users, making the software very cost-effective.
Analog-to-Digital Converter (5137)
June 16, 2008 6:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsA pair of ±10 V, 16-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADC) combine a low-power successive approximation (SAR) ADC with sample and hold, clock, reference, and serial data interface. The devices’ high integration enables design in portable data acquisition and medical instrumentation.
Servo Motor Offers Durability, Reliability
June 16, 2008 6:23 am | Nanomotion, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe DuraMotor series is useful for many functions, including ambient, vacuum, and ultra high vacuum (UHV). It is also applicable for demanding move and settle profiles with high duty cycles, and high speed motion profiles.
Combination 8-Axis Motion Controller and Servo Drive
June 13, 2008 5:15 am | Technosoft Sa | Product Releases | CommentsThis new unit combines a multi-axis motion controller with a digital servo drive, merging the control of eight intelligent drivers with a servo drive suitable for DC, brushless, and step motors up to 640 W (80 V, 8 A).
Platinum/Platinum-Alloy Clad Wire Offers High Corrosion Resistance
June 13, 2008 4:51 am | Anomet Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCustom engineered platinum and platinum-alloy clad wire is functionally equivalent to solid platinum with respect to its high corrosion resistance, and electrochemical and thermal stability.
Tactile Switch Has Multiple Operating Force Options
June 13, 2008 4:51 am | E-Switch | Product Releases | CommentsThis surface mount tactile switch has a low profile of 0.55 mm. The switch has multiple operating force options, giving the user the ability to choose what specifically works best.
Visible Light High Intensity Spot Curing
June 11, 2008 11:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe BlueWave visible light curing system includes no bulbs to change, cool cures, no warm-up, and thousands of hours of constant intensity. The LED system uses surface mount LEDs (light emitting diodes), which produce visible light energy in a relatively narrow wavelength band centered at 410 nm.
High Efficiency, High Current Switching Power Supplies
June 11, 2008 11:50 am | Protek Test & Measurement | Product Releases | CommentsThe new “S” Series offers low input power consumption with efficiencies better than 70%, as well as a smaller size and cost-effective savings. Four models are available, all equipped with the following qualifications: 0.
OEM Servo Motor Controller Features CAN Option
June 11, 2008 11:50 am | Quicksilver Controls, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsQuickSilver has added a CAN option to its smallest (2 inches/52 mm × 2.5 inches/63mm), most cost effective servo motor controller.
IP67 Rated Circular Connectors Lock in Place
June 10, 2008 1:03 pm | Omron Electronic Components, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsThe Smartclick connector line has expanded, as the XS5M panel-mount plug and XS5P panel-mount socket have been made available. These IP67 rated circular connectors are compatible with screw-on M12 connectors and XS5 Connectors and strengthen circuit connection by locking into place.
Silicon Arrays Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge
June 10, 2008 1:03 pm | Littelfuse, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSilicon protection arrays provide both unidirectional overvoltage protection (SP1001-xx) for multiple channels as well as bidirectional signal protection (SP1002-01) for one channel. Their low input capacitance aids in EST protection, and their small size (0.09 inches sq.
Linear Drive Provides 800 lbs. Thrust
June 10, 2008 1:03 pm | Amacoil, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe RG80 linear drive facilitates heavy load linear motion applications and gets rid of the need for electronic controls. The drive also allows for manual adjustments without gear reduction or adjustment of the drive motor speed.
Perspectives on First Step in Design (Part VI)
May 22, 2008 11:59 am | Texas Instruments Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe idea has been thought up, the "napkin sketch" has been made, and the project is ready to move forward. So what's the first "real" step in the design process? This was the question for the participants in this month's Perspectives feature.
