Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC)
San Diego, CA 92121
Jun 11, 2008 Featuring SAS/SATA configuration, 3ware® 9690SA-4I Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) RAID controller is suited for mission critical applications that require high levels of availability and native expansion options. It can be tailored for 1U, 4-bay servers, departmental servers and professional workstations that employ 4 direct-connect internal drives. Expandability to 128 SAS/SATA devices is achieved with standard SAS expanders.

TRW Automotive
Livonia, MI 48150
May 29, 2008 Able to be adapted within platform to offer standard and enhanced options, airbag control unit supports front and side crash detection. Unit is configured for applications of 1-4 squibs with no satellite interface, and can also be used in enhanced system designed to handle additional capability requirements of up to 8 squibs and 4 satellite interfaces. Metal housing design meets packaging requirements while maintaining mechanical performance necessary for reliable crash sensing.

TextMitter, Inc
Tucson, AZ 85735
May 28, 2008 Tbox20 accepts up to 4 digital inputs and 2 analog inputs (0-10 Vdc or 4-20 mA), and when mounted on remote equipment, will text message cell phone in event of alarm condition. It can also be programmed to transfer up to 4 relays (240 V, 7 A DPST). Antenna with 2.5 m cable comes standard, and optional power supply, NEMA 4 enclosure, and thermistor for sensing temperature are available. Applications include security systems, irrigation and fire alarm, and remote equipment monitoring.

Freescale Semiconductor
AUSTIN, TX 78735-8598
May 23, 2008 Combining on-chip color LCD and touch-screen controllers, 32-bit ColdFire® MCF5227x devices accelerate deployment of graphical display interfaces with touch-based control without requiring developers to design-in numerous discrete controllers and other components. On-chip connectivity options, which include CAN module, as well as USB host, device, and OTG module, promote flexibility to standardize or upgrade serial communications. Four low-power modes optimize power consumption.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Pneumatics Div.
Lexington, KY 40511
May 22, 2008 BODAS RC36-20 Electrohydraulic Controller provides universal central ECU platform for deploying mobile applications, such as shift on fly gear shifting. It uses 32-bit TriCore technology that includes 150 MHz clock timing and parallel processing to run complex control circuits and mathematical floating-point operations. Unit features 125 input and output channels, 4 CAN bus interfaces, and support for intelligent sensors, including DSM1-10 speed sensor.

Zilker Labs, Inc.
Austin, TX 78746
May 20, 2008 Models ZL2006 and ZL2004 power controllers include performance-maximizing algorithms that optimize efficiency as operating conditions change, with no interaction or additional components required. ZL2006 integrates 3 A MOSFET drivers that support loads in excess of 40 A, and can be used alone or connected in parallel to address wide variety of load currents. ZL2004 is intended to interface with external driver/MOSFET ICs and power train modules.

National Semiconductor Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
May 19, 2008 Featuring programmable switching frequency up to 500 kHz, LM5118 emulated current-mode-controlled buck-boost DC-DC regulator controller offers smooth transition between buck and buck-boost modes. It features 2-switch configuration, peak efficiency of 95%, and operates from 12.6 V battery, but also functions if voltage falls momentarily down to 4 V. Drivers for high-side buck MOSFET and low-side boost MOSFET are included as well as current limit, thermal shutdown, and enable input.

Adaptec, Inc.
Milpitas, CA 95035
May 16, 2008 Built on dual core RAID-on-Chip architecture, Series 2 entry-level Unified Serial(TM) RAID controllers bring performance and scalability to SATA and SAS disk and tape drive based data storage systems. Products deliver hardware RAID 0, 1, and 10, independent of server and its OS. Data storage system configurability is increased via internal and external port architecture. Able to connect up to 128 SATA/SAS I/O devices, controllers come with 128 MB DDR2 cache and PCIe connectivity.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
May 15, 2008 Modular Digital Piezo Controller System E-712 offers up to 50 kHz sensor update rate. It includes 20-bit D/A converters enabling subnanometer position resolution over travel ranges of over 1,000 µm. Featuring real-time OS, it offers auto-calibration and remote control via TCP/IP interface. Software-tunable proportional-integral digital servo with 2 notch filters allows operation of piezomechanics close to resonant frequency. USB, RS-232, and Ethernet interfaces are included.

Actel Corp.
Mountain View, CA 94043 4655
May 14, 2008 Offered as plug-ins to IGLOO Icicle Kit, HMI Daughter Card and Motor Control Daughter Card provide platform-based design approach that helps designers address changing requirements, implement custom algorithms, and make design changes through device reprogramming. HMI Daughter Card demonstrates keypad control, white LED brightness control, RGB LED color mixing, and tone generation. Motor Control Daughter Card demonstrates brushless dc and stepper motor control.

ASCO (Automatic Switch Co., Valve Div.)
Florham Park, NJ 07932
May 05, 2008 Redundant Control System (RCS) incorporates fault-tolerant architecture and high diagnostic coverage, with self-diagnostic capabilities to test both safety system and process valve. It is suited for use across wide variety of oil and gas, refining, and power generation applications. Also, RCS is third-party certified for use in IEC 61508 SIL 3 applications and has system approvals for ATEX Zone 1. It can be configured using online product selection tool.

Omega Engineering, Inc.
Stamford, CT 06907
May 02, 2008 Model LVCN700 Series of non-contact controllers provide fail-safe intelligence with diagnostic feedback for troubleshooting. Pushbutton target calibration features 3-relay outputs that can be configured on single set-point alarm and 3 in. beam diameter for restricted space applications. Protected by PC/ABS NEMA 4X rated enclosure, units are designed for range of corrosive, waste, and slurry-type media, and waste sump applications.

AXIOMTEK
Taipei   Taiwan
May 01, 2008 Equipped with AMD LX800 processor, Model ICO-200 adopts R@Tools technology, which provides real-time remote monitoring, alarm, and diagnosis to enable control through wired or wireless network. Measuring 160.5 x 111.8 x 53.35 mm, RoHS compliant, fanless controller is din-rail mountable and connects with various control devices to access data and generate analysis through RS-232/422/485, USB, and LAN ports. ICO-200 supports Windows® XP Embedded and Windows® CE.NET.

Nyden Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
May 01, 2008 Five-Phase MLN50 Mechatrolink Stepper Motor and Driver Network series is 100/200 V AC Driver system that yields full programming command functions and offers communicational data rate up to 10 Mb/s and transmission range up to 50 m max. System measures 120 x 175 x 45 mm and can be empolyed in operational compliancy with patented Mechatrolink Network Controller Bus Communication Motion Link for building robotic equipment, cutting systems, and semiconductor production equipment.

Elobau Sensor Technology, Inc.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Apr 28, 2008 Suited for harsh environments and continuous outdoor use, Model 151DT01 thumbwheel control has IP67 DIN EN 60529 protection class housing and operating temperature range of -13 to +167ºF. Measuring 37 x 25.25 x 27.7 mm, it features 8.2 mm wide thumbwheel, operating voltage of 4.5-5.5 Vdc with 15 mA current and output voltage of 0.5-4.5 Vdc. Based on Hall Effect technology with linear analog output, Model 145MA micro pushbutton control has operating temperature range of -4 to +167ºF.

FEV Engine Technology, Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1766
Apr 16, 2008 Able to operate independently of Engine Control Unit (ECU), Diesel Aftertreatment Controller retrofits to older vehicles to immediately impact emission control issues. Stand-alone control unit actively controls SCR or NOx absorber system and interfaces with existing engine management system via CAN or other communication protocol to provides precise, closed-loop feedback control. Modular structure facilitates adjustment, replacement, addition, or removal of control modules.

Integral Systems, Inc.
Lanham, MD 20706
Apr 11, 2008 Comprised of industrial CPU with dual isolated serial and Ethernet ports, nControl product lets users remotely manage and recover sites without having to dispatch technicians. Removable SD card allows software and configuration to be moved from module to module. It also houses Newpoint Compass(TM) Software Suite, with driver library that supports 700+ devices. Compass also has SNMP manager that allows unit to monitor SNMP-compatible equipment.

Omega Engineering, Inc. - omega.com
Stamford, CT 06907-0047
Apr 08, 2008 Measuring 3.75 in. square, XL OCS Model HE-XE102, 203, and 204 are all-in-one controllers with sunlight-readable, touchscreen graphics display used for process visualization and machine control. Products support MicroSD(TM) memory modules and feature built-in I/O with removable terminal blocks as well as 2 serial ports with downloadable protocol. Suited for water treatment, packaging, and agriculture industries, all models integrate controller, operator interface, networking, and I/O.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
Apr 04, 2008 Designed to control brush/brushless dc motors, Series EPOS2 features 32-bit DSP technology and potential-separated digital I/O for protection against EMI. Interpolated position mode enables units to synchronously run path specified through interpolation points dynamically and accurately. With suitable master, coordinated multi-axis movements and any profile can be carried out in 1-axis system. Online commanding is achieved using CAN Master or PC via USB or RS232 interface.

Microchip Technology, Inc.
Chandler, AZ 85224 6199
Apr 01, 2008 Offered in 28- and 44-pin packages, 16-bit dsPIC® Series includes dual-channel, 100 ksps, 16-bit audio DAC for designers who require optimized audio performance or wish to add audio playback to embedded applications. Units are DMA-enabled with 2 Kbytes of dual-port RAM to eliminate CPU overhead during data transfer. All models feature 16 Kbytes RAM and 64 or 128 Kbytes Flash memory. To process, compress, and decompress audio data, controllers feature full DSP capability.