Sharp Electronics Corp.    Romeoville, IL 60446
Mar 05, 2012 Targeting digital signage players that do not have PC unit to display digital signage content, LR0G951 and LR0G952 modules integrate main circuit board, remote controller receiver board, and remote controller. Main board eliminates need for PC and has dedicated graphics engine that enables animation effects with full-HD still images displayed as motion images. Also, modules are equipped with functions that let user edit content displayed on digital sign using only remote controller.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Mar 05, 2012 Near Field Communications (NFC) controller, ST21NFCA, helps accelerate arrival of secure contactless apps and services accessible via Next-Gen smartphones. IC supports all NFC use cases and can coordinate multiple NFC secure apps stored in several secure locations, such as SWP-SIM and SWP-microSD Card or Embedded Secure Element. Corresponding NFC software stack, running on terminal host, supports all Google Android versions and will be available for MS Windows® 8 OS.

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Mar 02, 2012 Cerberus(TM) PRO and Desigo(TM) fire system panels and smoke detectors feature components that may be adapted to meet new conditions. Integrated in both systems, ASAtechnology(TM) is immune to deceptive phenomena and fosters early fire detection. Control panels are networkable, and up to 16 panels can be connected using peer-to-peer networking. Other features include integrated degrade mode, application-specific detection profiles, dual optical sensors, and independent CO detection.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Mar 01, 2012 For bidirectional PWM current control of inductive loads, A4973 is capable of continuous output currents to ±1.5 A and operating voltages to 50 V. IC has internal fixed off-time PWM current-control circuitry that can be used to regulate max load current to desired value. Device comes in choice of 16-pin dual-in-line plastic package with copper heat-sink tabs or 16-pin plastic SOIC with copper heat sink tabs, and are targeted at office automation and industrial markets.

Summit Microelectronics, Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Mar 01, 2012 Dual-/single-output integrated DC-DC buck regulators SMB206A and SMB210A have serial digital interface and on-board non-volatile memory that enables configuration during development and re-programming in system by host software. ICs can also be programmed by fixed resistors and are available as standard products with fixed voltages. Respectively, SMB206A and SMB210A supply up dual 3 A + 3 A or single 6 A output currents. Switching frequency is programmable.

ACS Motion Control    Plymouth, MN 55447
Mar 01, 2012 Suited for semiconductor, HDD, biomedical, PV equipment, and LED manufacturers, SPiiPlusSC enables standard PCs to run 64-axis real-time motion controller and high-speed PLC entirely in software. System automatically installs OS and converts standard Ethernet port into EtherCAT master communication channel to manage all machine drives and I/O. SPiiPlusSC communicates to host application via simultaneous virtual TCP/IP and direct memory access channels.

Newson Gale, Inc.    Lakewood, NJ 08701
Mar 01, 2012 Comprising enclosed intrinsically safe power supply and electronic monitor, Earth-Rite® continuously verifies existence of low-resistance path between FIBC's static dissipative or conductive fibers and known grounding point, typically through mechanical grounding clamp affixed to tab. System protects against uncontrolled static discharge in variety of hazardous atmospheres, including combustible gas/dust. As long as safe conditions are confirmed, Earth-Rite displays pulsing green multi-LED.

ON Semiconductor, LLC    Phoenix, AZ 85008
Feb 28, 2012 Housed in SOIC-8 package, Models NCV47700 and NCV47701 feature output diagnostic pin CSO that can be used to detect open and shorted loads. By connecting resistor to CSO, devices can provide adjustable output current from 10-350 A with ±10% accuracy. Adjustable output voltage versions are available, covering 5-20 V range, with ±6% accuracy for NCV47700 and ±3% accuracy for NCV47701. ICs also include reverse input voltage protection, as well as overcurrent and overtemperature protection.

Beamex Oy      Finland
Feb 28, 2012 Equipped with 5.7 in. color touchscreen with multilingual user interface, Model MC6 offers calibration capabilities for pressure, temperature, and electrical signals. Operation modes include Meter, Calibrator, Documenting Calibrator, Data Logger, and Fieldbus Communicator for HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, and Profibus PA instruments. Housed in IP65-rated dust- and waterproof casing, Model MC6 is suited for pharmaceutical, energy, oil/gas, food/beverage, and chemical industries.

Aalborg Instruments    Orangeburg, NY 10962
Feb 28, 2012 Aalborg®'s TIO totalizer can be used as monitor for GFM and AFM flow meters or as controller with GFCs and AFCs. It converts analog mass flow meters and controllers into precision digital units via RS 232 or RS 485 interfaces (multi-drop capacity up to 64 devices). Two fully independent programmable totalizers allow up to 9 digit total readings and are updated every 100 msec. Totalizer can be used with third party devices with 0-5 Vdc / 4-20 mA inputs and outputs.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Feb 23, 2012 Single-axis Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350, intended for low-axis machines, delivers motion control on EtherNet/IP. Leveraging single design environment, Integrated Architecture system scales from 200-10,000 I/O. This gives machine builders portability to migrate existing machine designs into higher-end machine designs and vice-versa. Safe, torque-off functionality helps protect personnel and increase productivity by allowing various tasks and maintenance to be accomplished without shutting down.

Mini-Circuits    Brooklyn, NY 11235
Feb 23, 2012 Measuring 4.89 x 1.74 x 0.95 in., Model PWR-8FS turns Windows® or Linux® PC into power meter. USB Human Interface Device provides 10 msec measurement speed, dynamic range of -30 to +20 dBm, and frequency range of 1 MHz to 8 GHz. Built-in GUI measurement application software enables user to perform measurements on RF components such as couplers, filters, and amplifiers, as well as display numerical data and graphs.

DEK    Rolling Meadows, IL 60006
Feb 22, 2012 Enabling real-time continuous alignment adjustments and cleaning frequency adaptation, ProDEK optimizes throughput and yield while limiting operator intervention. From paste offset data feeds delivered to printer by SPI system, ProDEK monitors configurable quantity of PCBs, sending corrected forward/reverse offset to printer, which then adjusts paste on pad alignment in real-time. ProDEK also monitors high area warning counts, which may indicate excessive or insufficient understencil cleaning.

Castell Interlocks, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60601
Feb 21, 2012 By making it impossible for trucks to drive away during loading/unloading, Salvo System prevents injury and damage to loading platforms. Glad Hand lock attaches to truck's emergency brake line, ensuring brakes are applied. Once Glad Hand Lock is applied, uniquely coded key is released and is used to open dock door. Suitable for 24 Vac, 24 Vdc, 110 Vac, or 230 Vac supply, Salvo Control Panel+ features illuminated lock and visually indicates loading dock availability.

Murata Electronics North America, Inc.    Smyrna, GA 30080
Feb 21, 2012 Accommodating manufacturers looking to add wireless connectivity to devices, self-contained and certified SN8200 is enabled with Broadcom Corporation's Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED(TM)) architecture and SDK. It hosts 11n WiFi, TCP/IP network stack, security supplicant, and other network application features, including web server. Fostering integration, Simple Network Interface Card (SNIC) serial-to-WiFi interface protocol treats WiFi module as serial port.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Feb 17, 2012 Producing brightness equivalent to outdoor security floodlight, Model STCF04 offers 8 user-selectable levels for flash, 12 levels for torch, and light-sensor input. Device incorporates flash and torch safety timers, temperature sensing, and short circuit protection features. Combining supercapacitor, discrete high-current MOSFET switch, and high-power LEDs in 3 x 3 mm TFBGA package, IC is suited for emergency high-intensity flashing lights as well as camera and cameraphone applications.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Feb 16, 2012 VAS-2A8L-KE4-8SE provides 4 redundant safe inputs and 2 independent safe electronic outputs. It runs on standard 24 Vdc and allows any safe device with dry contacts or electronic safe outputs to be used. Users can add inputs and outputs by connecting enclosure, field mounted safety expansion modules, or intelligent safety devices to expansion port. Featuring removable terminals and drag-and-drop application interface, it automatically creates documentation when configuration is downloaded.

Danfoss VLT Drives    Loves Park, IL 61111
Feb 16, 2012 Structured around VLT® HVAC Drives to deliver variable speed drive performance in HVAC applications, Vertical Bypass Panel Assemblies are available in non-bypass or 3-contactor bypass configurations, and provide 24 Vdc control power for all but largest sizes. Inherent phase loss/imbalance and brown-out protection prevents product damage and downtime in adverse power quality installations. Featuring UL Type 1/NEMA 1 design, assemblies are UL/CUL 508 listed and seismically certified.

Basler Electric Co.    Highland, IL 62249
Feb 16, 2012 Combining microprocessor-based platform, fiber optic rectifier bridge firing control, and online maintenance-capable rectifier bridges, Model DECS-2100 provides excitation currents up to 10,000 Adc on systems ranging from 1-1,300 MW. BESTCOMS(TM)Pro GUI software is used for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining control system. Through USB port or optional Ethernet port, local communication between controller and PC operating with BESTCOMSPro software is possible.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Feb 15, 2012 Featuring quick-connecting plug-in terminals to facilitate installation, Sinamics G120C operates and controls induction motors. Unit includes port for memory card and can also be configured using PC via USB interface. Dual safe inputs control Safe Torque Off function without need for external devices. For network communications, Sinamics G120C supports Profibus, and can also be directly integrated into other communications structures via USS protocol, ModBus RTU, and CAN Open.