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Improved Thermal Material Are Offered for Die-Cutting
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Fujipoly America Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSarcon GR-Fd thermal interface gap filler pad is a unique gel-like material. It is manufactured with an integrated nylon mesh layer that prevents distortion and stretching during die-cut operations.
Copper Cable Assemblies Are Alternative to Fiber Optic
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | W.L. Gore & Associates | Product Releases | CommentsThe GORE SFP+ copper cable assemblies offer a more reliable, efficient, and economical alternative to fiber optic modules for transmitting 10 Gbps data at distances up to 25 meters.
Compliance Testing and Monitoring Tools Measure Prohibitive Metals
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Matrix Metrologies Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA line of XRF tools is introduced for compliance testing and monitoring of prohibitive metals for the EU directives RoHS/WEEE for the circuit board and packaging electronics and plating industries.
10,000+ DC-DC Solutions Provided for the Lower Power Range
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Recom Power Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMore than 10,000 DC-DC solutions in the lower power range (below 60 Watts) are offered. The parts are pin compatible with many popular designs to offer a high-quality drop-in replacement solution for engineers.
Multifunctional Test System Generates EFT, Surge, PQT
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Teseq | Product Releases | CommentsThe multifunctional NSG 3040 test system generates electrical fast transient (EFT), surge, and power quality tests (PQT) and is fully compliant to the latest versions of IEC/EN 61000-4-4, -4-5, and -4-11, making the system ideal for use in CE mark testing. The system can generate EFT tests to 4.
Fully Shrouded Headers Help Eliminate Mismating
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsFully shrouded post headers, available in two through 12 positions, have been added to the popular Economy Power (EP) connector family. Intended for secondary power circuit applications, the through-hole headers have a current-carrying capacity of 7.5 A maximum per contact.
RoHS Compliant Series Includes Pushbuttons, Indicators, and Switches
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Eao Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsVisual aesthetics are a key feature for the RoHS compliant Series 14 range of raised and flush mount pushbuttons, indicators, switches, selector switches, and key switches. Series 14 is available in 22.5 and 30.
Single Board Computer Offers Mid-Range Computing Power
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Diamond Systems Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Rhodeus offers mid-range computing power in a compact, low power consumption, and low cost PC/104 single board computer. It is an excellent choice for low cost/high volume applications with mid-range performance requirements, such as medical equipment and instrumentation.
Contact Ensures Reliable Connections for Implantables
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Bal Conn contact, which consists of a canted-coil spring retained in a metal housing, ensures uniform, reliable mechanical and electrical contact between the battery and lead in implantable devices.
Switch Mode Power Supply Capacitors in a Reduced Form Factor
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Avx Corp | Product Releases | CommentsThis stackable multilayer capacitor series features a significantly reduced footprint, increasing printed circuit board space. Offering high capacitance values with low ESR, the TurboCap MLCs (patent pending) are designed to handle high ripple current at high frequencies and high power levels.
Concurrent Engineering & Outsourcing: Ingredients for Success
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | by Stephen C. Cooper | Articles | CommentsOutsourcing using concurrent engineering practices provides the hands-on approach for a company that enables it to gain the most in efficiencies from manufacturing. It can be used by virtually any company of any size and applied to any medical device, product, or component.
Design Talk: Roadblocks to Managing Supplier Quality
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | by Matthew Kopecky, Product Manager, Sparta Systems | Sparta Systems, Inc. | Articles | CommentsIn the medical device industry, designers continue to face unique challenges that stem from the broader manufacturing process. These can include anything from shorter product lifecycles and increased regulatory scrutiny to the need to source materials from a myriad of suppliers across the value chain.
Design Talk: Software Solutions Address Changing Industry Needs
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | by Randy Flamm | Articles | CommentsBy Randy Flamm Medical device manufacturers operate in one of the world’s most competitive and highly regulated industries where success hinges on time-to-market and traceability.
Design Talk: Where Will Lean Take Us?
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Articles | CommentsBy Kevin Duggan Medical device companies have achieved significant improvement using lean techniques. Improvements in quality, productivity, lead time, inventory, on-time delivery, and cost have been obtained and further improvement continues each day.
Handling the Pressure
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | by Michael Hansen, Ph.D. | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Create a handle for a defibrillator durable enough to withstand exceptional performance requirements. The Solution: Use computer-aided engineering and various flow simulation software to ensure that the final product met the specific characteristics necessary for success.
