Jan 9 | Products
Microchip Technology Inc. announced the expansion of its low-power microcontrollers (MCUs) with the PIC24F “GA3” family, featuring what is asserted to be industry’s lowest active current for 16-bit Flash MCUs, as well as several flexible new low-power sleep modes. The PIC24F “GA3” devices feature
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Jan 5 | Products
METCASE has extended its ‘DATAMET’ range of wall mount enclosures with three new models in black. These stylish aluminum housings are designed for indoor electronics which can be mounted to a wall or machine housing. The unique four-part assembly allows
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Nov 11 2011 | Articles
Due to recent changes regarding the reimbursement (or lack
thereof) for treatment of secondary infections that patients sometimes acquire
during a hospital stay, great interest has developed in finding technologies to
reduce and ultimately eliminate these problems. This article looks at how one
material supplier specialist is addressing the challenge.
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Nov 11 2011 | Articles
The Challenge: A company needed a fastener for an orthopedic
device that would offer a high degree of repeatability in motion without a loss
of function. The Solution: The Spiralock self locking fastener successfully
survived load and fatigue testing to one-million cycles without loosening or
backing out.
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Nov 11 2011 | Articles
In this “Roundtable Q&A,” industry
leaders provide insights on medical electronics topics, including the design
impact of consumer electronics, obstacles to success with taking a product from
wired to wireless, and the value of making devices “smart.”
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Nov 9 2011 | Articles
Silicone is a significant material in medical device design.
As such, finding an expert partner who understands all of its benefits and
challenges is key for manufacturers who wish to implement the material into a
product. This article highlights several advantages of using silicone for
component fabrication as well as some of the obstacles to success.
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Nov 8 2011 | Products
Framos Electronics soffers the new Kyocera 8.4-inch LCD module. The Japanese technology corporation Kyocera, a major producer of electronic devices, is extending its product range within the Kyocera Display Group by adding this new 8.4-inch, Super Wide Viewing Angle SVGA LCD module designated TCG084SVLQ*PNN-AN*02. Features include
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Nov 8 2011 | Products
Microchip Technology Inc announced its first instrumentation amplifier, the MCP6N11. The new instrumentation amp features the company’s mCal technology, which is an on-chip calibration circuit that enables
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Oct 31 2011 | Products
Tumbler Technologies + TRUMPower introduced the TMPC-700, which is said to be the first medically approved 700-W ATX PC power supply available in its industry. The unit complies with ATX12V and EPS12V standards. It comes with DC voltage outputs and
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Oct 28 2011 | Articles
A question must be addressed at the start of any new medical
device product development process, “Will the device or a component be
disposable or be durable?” With safety being of paramount importance, cost and
“green” considerations also enter into the equation. This article examines both
options and the considerations that must be taken into account for each.
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Oct 28 2011 | Products
Keystone Electronics Corp. offers wide selection of surface mount, automotive blade fuse clips engineered to secure fuses in place even after multiple insertions. Suitable for high-density applications, these new, compact, low profile clips are
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Oct 28 2011 | Products
Standex Electronics toroidal power transformers are designed for the demanding needs of medical applications, including protecting sensitive medical devices in patient care environments. They are available as bare toroids which can be integrated into the devices themselves, or installed in enclosures with options to
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Oct 26 2011 | Products
Bourns, Inc. announced the availability of a new non-contacting magnetic rotary position sensor which is asserted to help increase product lifespan and reliability of applications that operate in harsh and high vibration environments. Designated Model AMS22, the sensor uses
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Oct 26 2011 | Products
POSITAL’s ACCELENS (ACS) inclinometers are now available in two major product lines. The first of these is designed primarily for industrial environments and features a tough fiber-reinforced PBT plastic housings and fully-encapsulated electronic components. These devices can
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Oct 24 2011 | Articles
Partnering with a molding services provider and establishing
a strong relationship is critical to success for medical device manufacturers.
However, a greater degree of efficiency can be established from partnering with
the molder’s resin supplier as well. This article looks at the additional
benefits realized from going a step further in reaching out to all parties
involved in the molding supply chain.
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Oct 21 2011 | Articles
The Challenge: Identify a material for use in an OTC
sinus therapy device that helps to enable a successful product launch. The Solution: Use a polycarbonate plastic that is low viscosity
and offers excellent flame retardance, toughness, stiffness, and heat
deflection.
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Oct 20 2011 | Articles
Medical devices are molded from acrylic polymers to meet the
requirements of a broad range of applications. Many of these devices are
complex and challenge the skills of the injection molder with
complicated mold designs that are difficult to fill. These challenges
can be overcome with the selection of the proper grade of acrylic
polymer and appropriate injection molding parameters.
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