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Precision Low-TCR Thin Film Resistors Offers Wide Temprature Range
August 28, 2009 12:01 pm | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPLT series of precision low-TCR thin film resistors feature a low standard TCR of ±5 ppm/°C and tolerances down to ±0.02% over a wide temperature range of -55°C to 125°C.
Voltage Controlled Oscillator is Durable, Easy to Integrate
August 28, 2009 12:01 pm | Crystek Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Voltage Controlled Oscillator CRBV55FL-0136-0174 Red Box VCO operates from 136 to 174 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5~4.5 V. It features a typical phase noise of -123 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and has excellent linearity. Output power is typically +9 dBm.
Oscillators Available in Ultra Small Packaging
August 28, 2009 12:01 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSMD HCMOS TCXOs and VCTCXOs are available in a miniature 3.2 × 2.5 mm package size. The 3.3-volt FOX923CH and FOX923CEH Series oscillators eliminate the need for supplementary external circuitry to obtain a HCMOS output.
Active Protection System Product Lines
August 21, 2009 11:37 am | Dow Corning Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsDow Corning Corporation has added two new product lines to its Active Protection System family of impact protection materials. The S-Range is based on 3D spacer textile technology while the TP-Range is based on thermoplastic technology.
Quasi-CW UV Laser Offers High Power
August 21, 2009 11:37 am | Coherent Semiconductor Group | Product Releases | CommentsTwo quasi-CW UV lasers deliver the highest power currently available for products of this type.
Modular Cleanroom Walls Provide Fast Installation
August 21, 2009 11:37 am | Clean Air Products Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsClean Air Products introduces Series 901 modular cleanroom walls. They are available in three standard designs, with custom sizes and shapes to suit various application needs.
Circuit Connectors with Contact Pitches Ranging From 1 to 0.3mm
August 18, 2009 12:05 pm | Hirose Electric Usa | Product Releases | CommentsHirose Electric Co., Ltd. offers an extensive line of flexible circuit connectors. Designated the FH Family, the connectors come in many different configurations with contact pitches ranging from 1 to 0.
Linear Motor Stage Brings Nanometer Accuracy to Two-Axis Applications
August 18, 2009 12:05 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAerotech NanoTranslation (ANT95-XY, ANT95-XY-H) cross-roller-bearing, linear motor, dual-axis stages are the newest in the evolution of ANT series stages. The ANT95-XY and ANT95-XY-H are three-piece designs that allow travel in two dimensions (X and Y).
Communication Protocol for 6000 Series Paperless Graphic Recorder
August 18, 2009 12:05 pm | Eurotherm Chessell Recorders | Product Releases | CommentsEurotherm has adopted EtherNet/IP as the communications protocol for its 6000 series Paperless Graphic Recorders, allowing its recorders to communicate with a huge installed base of EtherNet/IP enabled PLCs and other I/O and control devices in many industrial applications.
QuasarBrite Narrow Beam SMT LED decreases Light Angle for Narrow Beam Applications
August 7, 2009 11:16 am | Lumex | Product Releases | CommentsThe QuasarBrite narrow beam SMT LED provides users with a tight beam of high-intensity red, green or blue light.
Sealed V4 Switches Feature Reduced Differential Movement and Precise Changeover
August 7, 2009 11:16 am | Wilbrecht Ledco, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe improved V4 microswitches offer a reduced differential movement of 0.05mm and below to better accommodate industrial applications such as electromagnetic brakes or pressure switches that require very small differential movements to operate correctly.
New backlit EKB-97-TP keyboard with touchpad
August 7, 2009 11:16 am | Econo-Keys | Product Releases | CommentsThe EKB-97-TP is a backlit keyboard that is lit by blue LED lighting. The keyboard is ideal for working in dimly lit areas such as labs and patient rooms.
Coating on EMI Shielding
August 5, 2009 10:45 am | by Andrew Wang | Articles | CommentsAs hospital rooms become more high tech, an important concern for today's medical device designer is electromagnetic interference (EMI). Much attention has already been given to the infamous cell phone case which highlights interference from radio frequency signals.
Controversial Devices
August 5, 2009 10:45 am | Astrodyne Corporation | Articles | CommentsMost medical devices are designed for the purpose of assisting people who are sick or suffering.
Plain Bearings Offer Design Engineers Low Cost Alternative
August 5, 2009 10:45 am | Lm76 | Product Releases | CommentsPlain bearings employ advanced PTFE polymers, ceramic, and specialty composites for linear and rotary applications to meet motion system designers' demanding requirements.
