Passive and Discrete Components
Alumina Substrate and Medical Equipment Resistors
May 17, 2013 4:13 pm | by Mike West, Ohmite | Articles | CommentsThis article will walk through the various characteristics of these resistors, including high resistance values, high voltage handling, small size, resiliency, and more, to demonstrate how they might aid in the design of medical devices.
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Smallest Non-Magnetic Inductor Ideal for Medical Imaging
May 14, 2013 4:11 pm | by MDT Staff | Gowanda Electronics Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsGowanda Electronics announced the introduction of the world’s smallest non-magnetic molded RF inductor series, SMG1812. This new surface mount wire wound series will be featured at MD&M-East. The dimensions of the new SMG1812 are 4.8 mm (length) x 3.4 mm (width) x 3.5 mm (height).
LISTED UNDER: Inductors
Carbon Comps Ideal for High Energy Load Dump Applications
May 7, 2013 4:32 pm | by MDT Staff | Stackpole Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsStackpole’s RC series is an axial leaded carbon composition technology available in 1/4W, 1/2W, and 1W power ratings. The RC’s dense carbon slug element handles high-energy surges much better than metal film based surge resistors.
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Foil on Ceramic Carrier Current Sense Chip Resistors
April 30, 2013 4:35 pm | by MDT Staff | Stackpole Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsStackpole announced the release of the CSRF0603 and CSRF0402 sizes to add to their broad current sense resistor product group. The CSRF0603 is available in resistance values from 5 to 10 milliohms in 1% tolerance and 75 ppm TCR.
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RoHS Deadline Approaches for Medical Electronics
April 25, 2013 4:41 pm | by George Karalias, Director of Marketing & Communications, Rochester Electronics | Rochester Electronics | Blogs | CommentsEngineers and buyers in the medical device manufacturing industry should note the following date: July 22, 2014. That is the day medical electronics must comply with the EU’s Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulation. Medical devices have so far been exempt from RoHS, which requires the elimination of lead, cadmium, mercury, and other substances from electronics.
LISTED UNDER: Amplifiers | Flexible Circuits | Hybrid Circuits
DILAS Direct, Multi-Bar Diode Laser System
April 15, 2013 5:05 pm | by MDT Staff | Dilas Diode Laser, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDILAS, the diode laser company, announces a direct, multi-bar diode laser system. The DILAS SD3000 is capable of delivering up to 3-kilowatt output at 980nm wavelength to the work piece. The direct diode laser system, DILAS SD3000 is available either with symmetric spot configuration (SD3000S) or with different line focus configurations (SD3000L).
LISTED UNDER: Lasers | Diodes
New Osram Infrared Light Emitting Diode with Wide Beam Angle
April 15, 2013 4:01 pm | by MDT Staff | Osram Opto Semiconductors | Product Releases | CommentsThe new infrared (IRED) Oslon black SFH 4716S from Osram Opto Semiconductors is one of the most powerful IREDs on the market, with an optical output of 1030 milliwatts (mW) and a beam angle of 150 degrees.
LISTED UNDER: Diodes | Optical
Non-Magnetic Chip Resistors for MRI Applications
March 25, 2013 10:59 am | by MDT Staff | International Manufacturing Services, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Manufacturing Services, Inc. (IMS), a leading manufacturer of high quality thick film resistors, terminations, attenuators, couplers, thermal management devices, planar dividers and planar filters to the electronics industry, has introduced a new type or chip resistor terminal which are non-magnetic and ultra leach resistant.
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Chip Resistors Offer Resistance Values Up To 10G Ohms
March 13, 2013 12:09 pm | by MDT Staff | Stackpole Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe HMC Series from Stackpole is a thick film based chip resistor series capable of high resistance values. This series utilizes special high resistance inks and volume production to achieve a chip resistor that is capable of extremely high resistance values without significant cost increase.
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1/4-Watt High Voltage Metal Film Resistor
February 1, 2013 11:32 am | Stackpole Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe RNV14 from Stackpole is a ¼ watt high voltage metal film resistor which is able to withstand environments with high moisture. The high voltage metal film element has a maximum working voltage of 1600 volts DC, 1150 AC.
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Low-Noise, Energy-Efficient Chokes for MRI Scanners
January 25, 2013 10:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsSMP Sintermetalle Prometheus (SMP) has developed chokes for use in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). These inductive components are exceptionally quiet in operation as well as being low-loss and energy-efficient.
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SMD Components, PCB Boards, and Solder Training Kits
January 10, 2013 10:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsPractical Components and its sister company Practical Tools will showcase its latest tools and technology in booth #1856 at the upcoming Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Exposition...
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Innovative New High-Current Inductors
October 25, 2012 11:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsPrecision Inc. announces the global launch of four new technologies within the company´s family of High-Current Inductors. Available in four standard sizes as well as in a variety of custom formats...
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Two-Watt Thick Film Chip Resistor
October 22, 2012 11:56 am | Stackpole Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe RHC2512 is a two-watt thick film chip resistor which utilizes special materials, design, and processing to achieve low heat rise compared to other high power chip resistors.
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Four Terminal Current Sense Resistors
October 22, 2012 10:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsOhmite Manufacturing Company, a leading provider of thermal solutions and resistors for high current, high voltage and high energy applications, announces that it has expanded its FC4L Series of four terminal current sense resistors.
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