Anomet Products, Inc.    Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Feb 20, 2004 Custom-engineered Platinum Clad Wire and Ribbon provide thermal and corrosion resistance. Core materials include iron-nickel or molybdenum for applications up to 1,250°C; titanium, tantalum, and niobium for biocompatibility and corrosion resistance; and stainless steel and nickel for combination of high strength and corrosion resistance. Metallurgically bonded to core material, wire ranges from 0.05–10 mm OD and ribbon is available up to 25 mm wide.

ETCO Incorporated    Warwick, RI 02888 1501
Feb 20, 2004 Made from nickel-plated steel, tinned brass, and brass, U-Band and Autoband Splices make in-line connections and butt splices with solid/stranded wires using automatic applicators. Dimples, serrations, and ribs increase holding force between wire and wire ear, and products improve electrical performance by mechanically disrupting oxides during crimping. They come in sizes for combined wire and splice cross-sections from 200–12,800 circular mills.

Amerlux Lighting Solutions    Fairfield, NJ 07004-2527
Feb 20, 2004 Available in electronic and magnetic ballast versions, Murro II evenly delivers wall wash beam spread with custom-configured, textured reflector and specially designed lens. Low-profile design and die-cast aluminum construction achieves precise optical alignment of lamp, reflector, and lens, while eliminating light leaks. Aiming angle indicator, adjustable from 0–90°, enables precise aiming of track head on specific product displays.

Micrel Semiconductor Inc.    San Jose, CA 95131
Feb 19, 2004 Models MIC2168/9 are high-speed, synchronous buck control ICs that provide point-of-load DC/DC conversion for networking, telecom, server, and storage applications. Model MIC2168 operates at fixed 1 MHz PWM operating frequency, while Model MIC2169 operates at 500 KHz. Capable of efficiencies over 95%, both operate from 3–14.5 V input, allowing devices to step voltage down in systems with 3.3, 5, and 12 V power busses. Units come in low-pin count MSOP-10 package.

Bivar, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618 2593
Feb 18, 2004 Made from UL-rated, 40% glass-filled Polyphenylene Sulfide, insulators come in shoulder design, flush low-profile, and dual-sided, low-profile configurations with stand-offs for added ventilation of mounted devices. Accommodating screws up to 0.125 in. dia, units provide grounding protection in applications up to 260°C and are chemically inert with oxygen rating index over 45%. Applications include power supplies, inverters, transistors, and discretes.

Pressure Controls Inc.    Belleville, NJ 07109
Feb 18, 2004 Model F-109 provides adjustable flow range from 1/10 to 300 gpm, which can be controlled or sensed. Stainless steel, in-line unit features 1 in. NPT inlet and outlet ports, max operating temperature of 300°F, and burst pressure of 35,000 psi. Applications include machine cooling, instrument cooling, batch mix, and flow controls.

Gilway Technical Lamp    Woburn, MA 01801 1005
Feb 18, 2004 Xenon Excimer UVA Light Sources consist of aperture lamp and 24 Vdc inverter that provides irradiance of 6 mW/cm² typical at distance of 10 mm from aperture. Featuring instant light within a few milliseconds and instant restrike, units have no electrodes and are rated for more than 10,000 hr of lamp life. Operating from –30 to +85°C, regardless of ambient, lamps produce 365 nm max with minimal heat, and come in lengths from 120–350 mm.

Silvertronic USA    Windsor, CA 95492 8125
Feb 17, 2004 Used with multimeters and other test instruments with 4 mm banana sockets, Cable Reel Extension has 40 ft of test lead mounted onto 4 x 4 in. cable reel. It ensures accurate and safe measurements when long-distance probing of electrical circuits is required. Test leads are terminated with right angle banana plug and 4 mm banana socket. Wire features 250+ fine strands of flexible, double-insulated Silicone wire.

WAGO Corp.    Germantown, WI 53022
Feb 17, 2004 Model 750-655 AS-i Master network interface module allows seamless integration of AS-i bus protocol as sub-network to other bus protocols such as Ethernet, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, and MODBUS. Housed in 12 mm wide package, unit can support up to 62 A/B slave devices and offers flexibility to wire network in star, line, branch, or tree configuration. It includes diagnostics to indicate errors, status indication, and short circuit/overload protection.

FCI/Burndy Products    Manchester, NH 03108
Feb 17, 2004 QIKSLEEVEâ„¢ features all-aluminum, open design that allows visual inspection, does not trap water, and eliminates corrosion issues due to dissimilar metals. Anti-reverse clip assists in initial installation of connector, while visual indicator verifies installation. Field re-adjustment capability helps eliminate potential of scrapping incorrectly applied splices. QIKSLEEVE meets ANSI C119.4 Standard and heavy-duty AA high temperature current ratings.

Transtector Systems    Hayden Lake, ID 83835
Feb 17, 2004 Measuring ¾ x 2 x 3.5 in., Series I2R Storm Suppressors will protect at 330 and 500 V on 120 and 240 Vac systems, respectively. DIN rail mount units can carry surge current ratings in excess of 5 kA and can be configured in normal and common mode for single, split, and 3-phase systems. Featuring isolated contacts in European-style terminal plug for remote indication in event of failure or fault, Storm suppressors meet IEC Class II and IEEE C2 specifications.

IBM (Corporate Headquarters)    Armonk, NY 10504-1783
Feb 17, 2004 ThinkPad® X40 system upgrades with 40 GB Mini Hard Drive, with features such as 4200 rpm performance, small 1.8 in. form factor, 9.5 mm height, and low power consumption. Four-Cell or Eight-Cell Li-Ion Battery recharges in 3.5 and 4.3 hr, respectively. Combination of 4-cell or 8-cell battery with Series X40 Extended Life Battery provides additional 3.5 hr of charge time. Combination with Series X4 UltraBase Dock provides one-touch desktop expansion.

Burger Engineering, Inc.    Olathe, KS 66061 5882
Feb 13, 2004 Tracer® Switching Flowmeter incorporates programmable SPDT switch for connection to alarm or other peripheral equipment. Flow and temperature limits are programmed using on-screen menus. Rated to 1 A, 30 Vac/42 Vdc, unit is remotely powered by 8–28 Vdc via detachable cable in side of electronics housing. Connection sizes include 3/8, ¾, 1, 1½, and 2 in. NPT. Flow ranges start at 0–8 gpm and increase according to connection size up to 10–110 gpm.

Aved Electronics, Inc.    Lowell, MA 01851-2729
Feb 13, 2004 Small Box Assemblies simplify engineering, purchasing, and assembly by combining multiple components into one package with one part number. Featuring custom battery packs, motors, fan trays, panels, meters, enclosures, cables, and connectors, assemblies are 100% electrically and mechanically tested and can be UL/CSA approved. Batteries can include Li-Ion, NiCad, NiMH, and others, and cable assemblies can be built to meet industrial/MIL-Specifications.

Carlo GAVAZZI Automation Components    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Feb 12, 2004 DIN rail mount Series DIA53 is 17.5 mm wide with 12 mm through-hole. Self-powered units can monitor up to 100 A ac with isolated transistor output. Current monitoring ranges are available for 2-20 A, 5-50 A, and 10-100 A ac, and relays can be wired for NPN or PNP switching. Red LED visually indicates alarm condition.

Staco Energy Products Co.    Dayton, OH 45403 1314
Feb 12, 2004 FirstLine® Conditioning Power System has built-in diagnostic tools and front-mounted display panel. Through double conversion technology, unit completely isolates connected load from primary AC supply. It withstands commercial and industrial environments and is configurable for 208, 380 or 480 Vac applications. System handles input voltage range of ±20%, while holding output at ±0.5% for 100% balanced loads and ±3% for 100% unbalanced loads.

HARTING, Inc. Of North America    Elgin, IL 60123 5538
Feb 12, 2004 Industrial Outlet INO 67-30 TP02 facilitates installation of structured Industrial Ethernet cabling. Double wall outlet, with two RJ 45 connectors, provides optimized connectivity for secure data transmission. Metal housing, with protection class IP 65/67, allows product to be installed directly in production environment. Unit is fitted with HARTING RJ Industrial IP 67 Data 3A Connectors and conforms to Profinet® Installation Guideline.

HARTING, Inc.    Elgin, IL 60123 5538
Feb 12, 2004 Han-Power® S with Han® Q 8/0 connectors is equipped with single or double distribution. Components for energy transmission and distribution make decentralization within IP 65 and IP 67 areas possible. Han® Q 8/0 connectors are suited for standard motor control units in automation technology area. Finger-safe Han® Q 4/2 connectors fulfill requirement for non-contact power contacts allowing use on frequency converters.

Cherokee International, Inc.    Tustin, CA 92780 7246
Feb 12, 2004 Eighth-brick isolated C-BUS converter, Model CBE1448G1 operates at 94% efficiency to deliver 14 A in 12 V output configuration. Quasi-regulated intermediate bus converter features narrow input of 42–53 Vdc, output voltage range of 9.7–13.3 Vdc, and 1,500 Vdc input to output isolation. Measuring .89 x 2.3 x .417 in., unit supports 2-stage, DC power conversions in 48V systems, which in turn provide power to multiple non-isolated point-of-load converters.

Ideal Industries, Inc.    Sycamore, IL 60178
Feb 12, 2004 Twister PRO® features soft SureGrip® overmolding wrapped around shell's swept wings, which reduces pressure on thumb and forefinger. Ribbed cap with hexagonal head provides secure grip and fast fingertip starts. Live-action, square-wire spring expands and contracts for secure connections, while deep skirt helps prevent flash-over events. Shell is UL 94V-2 flame-retardant thermoplastic rated at 105°. Twister PRO handles most common wire gauges and combinations.