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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.
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.
Acrylic Sheet Helps Put the Best Face on Flat-Panel Display
January 14, 2009 9:26 am | by Antoinette Spages | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Eliminate the issues that exist with the uncoated acrylic over the LCD flat-panel display on a cosmetic system. The Solution: Use an abrasion-resistant optical-grade acrylic sheet that functions like glass, but is significantly lighter and more durable.
Taking a PEEK at Material Options for Orthopedics
January 14, 2009 9:26 am | by Amy Kinbrum | Articles | CommentsThe orthopedics market is dominated by metal materials used for implants. While these options offer an excellent level of healthcare for patients requiring such devices, they certainly are not the absolute best answer to replicate natural bone.
Scanning to Achieve the Human Touch
January 14, 2009 9:26 am | by Kristine Spangard | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Fabricate artificial finger prostheses with lifelike accuracy for partial finger amputees. The Solution: Use a laser scanning system that enables a 3D digital CAD model to be created so that custom solutions may be designed. By Kristine Spangard Kristine Spangard, M.S.
Healthcare at Home (Part II)
January 14, 2009 9:26 am | Analog Devices, Texas Instruments Inc. | Articles | CommentsA major trend in medicine is to move treatments and monitoring out of the hospital or even the doctor's office and either attach them to the patient or enable it to be done in the home. Of course, this relies on medical device technology in order to make it possible.
Healthcare at Home (Part I)
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Hypertronics | Articles | CommentsA major trend in medicine is to move treatments and monitoring out of the hospital or even the doctor's office and either attach them to the patient or enable it to be done in the home. Of course, this relies on medical device technology in order to make it possible.
Thin Filter Media Meets UL 94
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Universal Air Filter Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThis 0.12-inch-thick Quadrafoam is the thinnest media available that meets the UL 94 HF-1 rating. The media is soft and compressible and available in 45, 60, and 80 pores-per-inch (PPI).
EMI Filter Plate Features Potting and Pin Protector
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis EMI filter plate comes with special epoxy potting and a rubber pin protector for applications where rough handling or challenging environmental conditions are typical.
Die-Cut Membranes Can Be Offered in Intricate Shapes
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Interstate Specialty Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThese custom die-cut membranes are manufactured to specification using a proprietary process which produces smoother edges than compression cutting and is performed in a clean practice, positive pressure facility.
Silicone-Free Interface Material Provides High Thermal Conductivity
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Medical Design Technology | Product Releases | CommentsKeratherm U 90 thermal interface material is designed for use where contamination concerns prohibit the use of silicone-based thermal pads, but where high levels of thermal conductivity are needed for sufficient thermal transfer in hot electronic devices.
Digitally Programmable IF VGA Improves Signal Integrity Performance
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Linear Technology | Product Releases | CommentsThe LT5554 is a broadband digitally programmable gain IF amplifier, featuring a 48 dBm OIP3 (output 3rd order intercept) at 200 MHz. Additionally, the amplifier has very low noise, enabling very high dynamic range performance in wireless communication receivers and signal processing systems.
Bushings Protect Round and Flat Cables at Panel Entry Points
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Heyco Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to protect the lifeline of electric/electronic products by absorbing forces of pull, push, twist, and flex, RDD Pigtail Lockit strain relief bushings securely anchor, insulate, and protect cables at panel entry points.
Glass Ceramic Enables Machinable Material and Finished Components
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Goodfellow Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsMacor glass ceramic products are available as both machinable material (rods, plates, bars, and discs) and finished components that are precision-machined to customer specifications. The company delivers the performance of a technical ceramic with the versatility of a high-performance plastic.
Connectors Bring Thermocouple Probes to PCBs
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Omega Eng. Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe PCC connector attaches directly to circuit boards and is perfect for bringing thermocouple probes to printed circuit boards. Two sizes are available to mate with either standard or miniature-size connectors.
