LM Guide
April 6, 2006 7:32 am | Thk America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Type RSR1M and Type RSR2M (2 to 4 mm rail width) were developed in response to today's increasing demand for decreased design sizes. The ultra-compact RSR Series features minimal rolling resistance and four-way equal load ratings.
LISTED UNDER: Linear Motion Systems
Slot Sensors
April 6, 2006 7:25 am | Banner Engineering Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe SLM Series metal slot sensors sense objects that pass between its fixed-distance opposed-mode emitter and receiver.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors
Touchscreen Display
April 6, 2006 7:25 am | Parker Automation | Product Releases | CommentsA stainless steel bezel option is available for the company’s 15 in. display HPC industrial PCs and HPX Windows-based HMI PowerStations. This option will provide these workstations with an exposed front that is ideal for maintaining sanitary conditions in FDA-regulated environments.
LISTED UNDER: DisplaysEmphasis on Disposables:Disposable Interconnect Solutions Aid in Creating Enhanced Treatment Options
April 4, 2006 12:16 pm | Hypertronics | Product Releases | CommentsThe use of reliable interconnect technology enables minimally invasive disposable electronic probes to be utilized in a greater number of procedures and harsher environments. The following article examines this technology and how it can provide additional benefits to a complete connector system.
LISTED UNDER: Connectors | Cable Assemblies
Board-to-Board Connectors
March 17, 2006 11:34 am | Samtec, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsGanged RF cable plugs are offered for terminating two, four, six, or eight wires simultaneously with a choice of a standard 26 AWG coax cable or a high performance 26 AWG coax cable with 1.4 dielectric constant. The ganged assemblies are available with captive screw options for rugged applications.
LISTED UNDER: Connectors | Cable Assemblies | Wire and Cable
Video Camera
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe IK-1000 is an extreme low-light, color video camera. The imaging system features proprietary electron-multiplying CCD technology, making it ideal for all ultra low-light applications.
LISTED UNDER: Camera | Camera
Rodless Band Cylinder
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Bimba Manufacturing Company | Product Releases | CommentsThe Ultran Band rodless band cylinder addresses the unique sealing challenge of a mechanical piston/yoke connection and can be used in a variety of applications. It is available in a large variety of bore sizes, in both inch and metric versions and with a standard stroke length of up to 10 ft.
LISTED UNDER: Cylinders | Cylinders
Lead Screw Nuts
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Nordex, Inc.. | Product Releases | CommentsCommercial quality anti-backlash lead screw nuts have a minimum preload of 0.19 lbs. to a maximum preload of 11.1 lbs., with internal threads of 3/16-20 to 5/8-10, and are manufactured in Turcite X engineered thermoplastic material.
LISTED UNDER: Ball and Lead Screws
Linear Stages
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | H2W Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsThese 1.0 micron high resolution, low cost linear stages feature exceptionally long life without the need of adjustment, lubrication, or maintenance.
LISTED UNDER: Linear Motion Systems
PWM Amplifier
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Cirrus Logic Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA 5 A, 60 V monolithic pulse width modulation (PWM) amplifier IC has been developed. The SA56 delivers increased power to drive a wider range of DC and stepper motors of up to 1/3 HP, while the use of PWM technology provides efficient power delivery to minimize thermal issues.
LISTED UNDER: Amplifiers
ITC/PLTC Cable
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Northwire Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCustom-configured ITC/PLTC cable is offered for use in industrial control and instrumentation circuit applications. Three of the six product platforms being introduced are exposed-run rated.
LISTED UNDER: Wire and Cable | Wire and Cable
Heat Sinks
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Advanced Thermal Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsMaxiFlow heat sinks are designed for cooling BGAs and other hot components in the restricted air flow conditions typical of today’s condensed electronic packages. The heat sinks feature a low profile, spread fin array that maximizes surface area for more effective convection (air) cooling.
LISTED UNDER: Chip Carriers
Oscillator
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe RV-8564-C2 real time clock module combines a 32.768 Hz timing crystal with a CMOS oscillator circuit in an ultra-small SON 10-pin ceramic package. The unit measures just 5.0 x 3.2 x 1.2 mm.
LISTED UNDER: Crystals/Oscillators/Piezoelectrics
Power Entry Module (2901)
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Schurter, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe DF series circuit breaker and AC inlet combination offers a recessed switch to prevent accidental actuation. The combination saves space and is pre-wired for quick installation. The DF12 offers both standard and medical type filters.
LISTED UNDER: Switches/Pushbuttons | Metal Filter
Portable "Vein Finder" Enables Faster, Accurate Injections
March 8, 2006 10:20 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsA team of Georgia Institute of Technology researchers is developing an inexpensive, handheld device that uses Doppler ultrasound technology to find veins quickly to alleviate problems associated with the technique.
LISTED UNDER: Component Testing | Transducers
