Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
May 29, 2009 Using on-board MOSFET gate drivers, LTC3854 step-down switching DC/DC controller enables high power external MOSFETs to produce output currents up to 20 A with output voltages ranging from 0.8-5.5V. Features include 5 V regulator, anti-shoot-through protection, and precision 0.8 V reference with accuracy of ±1% over -40 to 85°C temperature range. Unit is suited for point-of-load regulation in datacom, telecom, automotive, medical, and multi-function printer applications.

Accordance Systems    Des Moines, IA 50266
May 28, 2009 Offering backup and security capabilities, ARAID M70 RAID 1 Controller supports eSATA and SATA, and allows use of 2.5 or 3.5 in. hard drives. By connecting 2 hard drives inside computer chassis, ARAID M70 copies all data to both drives. If either drive fails, system continues running on surviving drive and alerts user of event. Monitoring system includes LCD display with system status, disk operations, temperature, disk read/write status, and audible/email alarms.

Actel Corp.    Mountain View, CA 94043 4655
May 27, 2009 Based on Renesas H8S/2472 microcontroller, Module Management Controller Board Management Reference Starter Kit provides solution for mandatory management controllers used in AdvancedMC(TM) modules, both for AdvancedTCA® carriers and MicroTCA® shelves. Kit includes bench top management controller development board, full source code in C for MMC firmware, documentation, and production license that grants rights needed to design and bring to market AdvancedMC products.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
May 27, 2009 With input operating voltage from 2.9-40 V, LT3757 suits boost, flyback, SEPIC, and inverting power supply applications. It has 2 voltage feedback error amplifiers and reference voltages; one set for positive output with 1.60 V reference voltage, and other for negative output with -0.80 V reference voltage, both off single feedback pin. Unit features programmable fixed or synchronizable operating frequency from 100 kHz to 1 MHz, and is offered in thermally enhanced MSOP-10 and DFN-10 packages.

Tridium, Inc.    Richmond, VA 23233
May 27, 2009 Combining integrated control, supervision, data logging, alarm scheduling, and network management functions, JACE-202-XPR allows for managing and controlling energy applications that make buildings more energy efficient. It has integrated I/O and optional GPRS modem connectivity with Internet connectivity and Web serving capabilities. Applications include large scale, high density residential buildings, multi-use residential/commercial villages, and multiple retail/restaurant chains.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
May 21, 2009 Suited for small- to medium-sized machines, FX3 Flexi Soft Modular Safety Controller expands module by module with 12-144 I/O. Unit offers fast shut-off, enhanced functional interface, and variety of network communications, including EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS-DP, PROFINET, CANopen, Ethernet TCP/IP, and Modbus TCP. Hardware and software configuration is done via Flexi Soft Designer, which consists of function block-based logic editor using drag-and-drop.

Beijer Electronics, Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173
May 21, 2009 Requiring no specific experience, PFD (Programming-Free Display) software and hardware platforms facilitate design of UIs for embedded systems. PFD-Designer software eliminates need for LCD interface programming by allowing designers to edit graphic objects and set addresses simultaneously. PFD hardware integrates TFT LCD touch panel, dual port RAM, and related I/O. It can upgrade any existing LCD module without changing existing hardware and supports displays from 5.7-10.4 in.

Maxon Precision Motors    Fall River, MA 02720
May 20, 2009 Miniaturized DEC Module 24/2 is digital 1-quadrant amplifier with speed controller for brushless EC motors with Hall Sensors up to 48 W and surface area measuring less than 5 cm². It has supply voltage range of 8-24 Vdc (alternatively 5 Vdc) and continuous output current of 2 A. Designed for maximum motor speed of 80,000 rpm, amplifier has 2 connector arrays arranged in 2.54 mm pattern for supporting connectivity and integration into OEM-side motherboard.

AAEON Technology Inc    Taipei   Taiwan
May 19, 2009 Model AEC-6930 supports Intel® Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz processor with 2 DDRII SDRAM SODIMM system memory up to 4 GB. It also includes 4 COM and 4 USB 2.0 ports, 4 GbE connections, as well as 2 PCI and 3 PCMCIA slots for I/O, and CompactFlash and SATA/IDE HDD storage for data access. Housed in heat spreading rugged aluminum alloy chassis, unit also offers DVI-I port which allows VGA function via Y cable and supports MXM Graphic Expansion.

Sauer-Danfoss    Ames, IA 50010
May 19, 2009 Designed as 38-pin controller, PLUS+1(TM) MC038-010 features 15 inputs and 13 outputs, including 6 and 10 A outputs. When in sleep mode, outputs are disabled and device enters low power consumption condition. Unit is suited for night lighting, and control of variable speed DC electric motors and high-current solenoids. Equipped with 36 input pins, 3 CAN ports, 3 output pins, and 3 levels of sensor power supply, 50-pin PLUS+1 MC050-055 facilitates data management between multiple CAN bus systems.

ACS Motion Control    Plymouth, MN 55447
May 18, 2009 Integrated modular control system, MC4U, is offered with 4-axis universal digital drive module, DDM3U-4-320V, which suits positioning applications involving linear/rotary servomotors, step motors, and induction motors. Drive module/amplifier is fully controlled by dedicated servo processor at controller level, promoting use of advanced control algorithms such as MIMO. It comes in 2- or 4-axis versions, with 1 A continuous/3 A peak current or 3 A continuous/9 A peak rating per axis.

Ormec Systems Corp.    Rochester, NY 14625
May 18, 2009 ServoWire Motion and Logic Controllers are available in 3-, 8-, 16-, and 24-axis models. Offering motion control and PLC functions in single package, units are powered by Intel® 32-bit processors and can interface with high-speed drive-based I/O for microsecond position capture. They also offer less than 1 ms programmable limit switch outputs, tightly coupled to motion control. Devices are suited for packaging, material handling, medical, and general assembly applications.

Amano Cincinnati, Inc.    Mount Prospect, IL 60056
May 15, 2009 Along with TCP/IP, USB, RS485, RS2332, and GPRS communication capabilities, Nexus 220 is comprised of web client software and complete range of system hardware. Fully redundant IP system includes MIFARE reader support and integrates with Sagem biometric systems. Features include integrated power supply and battery back-up with onboard software monitoring, SQL compatible open architecture, and multiple language translation facility.

Reflex Integration Inc.    Newmarket   Canada
May 14, 2009 Connecting together all of safety guards and monitoring devices on both hydraulic and mechanical press brakes with diverse redundancy, COMMAND STAMP helps to verify and maintain safe press brake operations. CSA/UL approved unit is offered with software customization to suit specific production processes and can be used to upgrade both new and existing press brakes.

DSP Automation, Inc.    Las Vegas, NV 89123
May 14, 2009 Designed for use with brushed DC permanent magnet servomotors, A-Series servo drives come in 5 different continuous current output ratings of 2, 4, 8, 12, or 15 A and peak current of three times continuous. Control loops are all analog with digital drive status and fault detection, while inputs and outputs can be set for high or low response. Functioning in either velocity or current mode, drive is commissioned using potentiometers for tuning and tachometer for velocity feedback.

Vaddio    New Hope, MN 55428
May 13, 2009 As live broadcast production console producing only one frame of delay, ProductionVIEW HD-SDI delivers HD-SDI and SD-SDI video switching, video mixing, and automated control functionality. Control surfaces includes broadcast-style, 3-axis Hall effect jJoystick with twist handle zoom control as well as separate pan, tilt, and speed control knobs. There are 6 discrete auto-sensing RS-232 camera control ports and 12 camera pre-sets per camera for storing frequent shots.

Hoffmann + Krippner Inc    Peachtree City, GA 30269
May 13, 2009 Allowing user to configure their control panel online, OPAL modular industrial interface panel can control machines and other fabrication equipment. Available with 5.7, 10.4, or 12.1 in. display, it panel comes optional with or without resistive touchscreen, emergency button, and key lock system. Control panel can be integrated into existing machines, and offers choice of labeling each key individually using EasyLabel Software.

Applied Power Systems, Inc.    Hicksville, NY 11801
May 12, 2009 With current rating of 50-3,000 A, DC Power Inverters incorporate full and half bridge circuit configurations and feature air or liquid cooling, making them suited for force driving power electronics. Additional applications include motor drives, battery chargers, power supplies, UPS systems, and alternative energy, such as solar and windmill converters.

Maxon Precision Motors    Fall River, MA 02720
May 12, 2009 Designed for high speed medical applications of up to 90,000 rpm, EC Size 5 and EC 13 drives feature low-noise and low-vibration operation. Size 5 motor and gearhead measures ½ in. OD, with shaft of 0.125 in., and motor has servo mount. EC13/GP13 version has 13 mm OD, 3 mm shaft, and flange mount with 3 face side threads. Both models offer sterilizability of 500 autoclave cycles (typ) and are available equipped with Hall sensors or sensorless as well as with 3 different windings.

GAO RFID Inc.    Toronto   Canada
May 08, 2009 Able to be connected to any kind of Wiegand reader, portable GAO491018 communicates with server on network using TCP/UDP protocols and can be fit into door access. Programmable control unit enables random operation and supports 50 users, 10 visitors, and 20 time logs with 2K memory capacity. Networkable controller solution has separate control unit and reader for higher security demands and also offers master card for appending/deleting visitor authority.