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MCUs Feature Very Low Active Current, Several Low Power Sleep Modes

MCUs Feature Very Low Active Current, Several Low Power Sleep Modes

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

Wall Mount Enclosure Series Suits Indoor Electronics

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

HEICO Completes Switchcraft Acquisition

Nov 23 2011 | PubGet

HEICO Corporation announced that its Electronic Technologies Group has completed the acquisition of Switchcraft through the purchase of all of the stock of Switchcraft's parent company, Switchcraft Holdco.

Thin Absorbent Skin Adhesive with Superior Fluid Handling Capacity

Thin Absorbent Skin Adhesive with Superior Fluid Handling Capacity

Nov 16 2011 | Products

A new medical adhesive formulation from Avery Dennison Medical Solutions, a business unit of Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), provides manufacturers of temporary adherent medical devices...

Answering the Antimicrobial Question

Answering the Antimicrobial Question

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.

Securing Success for Orthopedic Implants

Securing Success for Orthopedic Implants

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.

Roundtable Q&A: Medical Electronics

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.”

Challenges and Rewards of Molding Silicone

Challenges and Rewards of Molding Silicone

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.

8.4” Super Wide Viewing Angle SVGA LCD Module Includes LED Driver Circuit

8.4” Super Wide Viewing Angle SVGA LCD Module Includes LED Driver Circuit

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

Instrumentation Amplifier Offers On-Chip Calibration

Instrumentation Amplifier Offers On-Chip Calibration

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

Mobile Processor Mini-ITX with Extended HD Graphics Performance

Mobile Processor Mini-ITX with Extended HD Graphics Performance

Nov 4 2011 | Products

Advantech, the embedded platform and integration services provider, is happy to announce AIMB-272, a new industrial-grade, Mini-ITX motherboard supporting the latest...

Medically Approved ATX PC Power Supply Touts High Output of 700W

Medically Approved ATX PC Power Supply Touts High Output of 700W

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

Disposable vs. Durable

Disposable vs. Durable

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.

SMT “Auto Blade” Fuse Clips, Hold Firmly

SMT “Auto Blade” Fuse Clips, Hold Firmly

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

Toroidal Power Transformers Target Demanding Medical Applications

Toroidal Power Transformers Target Demanding Medical Applications

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

OEM Electronics Design Development and Manufacturing for Medical Applications

OEM Electronics Design Development and Manufacturing for Medical Applications

Oct 28 2011 | Products

The Medical Applications Business Unit of the Berliner Glas Group now offers custom OEM development of electronics. This broadens its expertise as a supplier of optical components, opto-mechanics...

Water Pre-saturated Cleaning Wipes

Water Pre-saturated Cleaning Wipes

Oct 27 2011 | Products

JNJ Industries packages Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), a universal cleaning agent, in two different formulations and with two distinct wipe substrate materials so that they can serve a wide range of industries.

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