Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Mar 20, 2009 Delivering 550 MSPS sample rate, ADS54R463 allows for high IF and direct RF sampling architectures to simplify system design. It offers 64.1 dBFS SNR, 80 dBc SFDR at 450 MHz and 62.5 dBFS SNR, 70 dBc SFDR at 900 MHz, enabling efficient power amplifier linearization in digital pre-distortion solutions, as well as range and sensitivity in defense imaging and communication systems. Supplied in 14 x 14 mm TQFP package, unit features fully buffered differential analog input.

Opto 22    Temecula, CA 92590 3614
Mar 18, 2009 Mounting on SNAP I/O rack, SNAP-AIPM-3 measures Vac RMS and Aac RMS, as well as calculates true power, volt-amps, and power sums for all 3 phases of power. It offers 10 mV of resolution with ±0.2 V accuracy for voltage inputs, and 400 µA of resolution with ±8 mA accuracy for current inputs. When used with SNAP PAC R-series controller or SNAP I/O brain, module can play key role in controlling and regulating equipment and facility power consumption.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Mar 17, 2009 Consisting of readhead and separate self-adhesive scale, LM13 Series produces digital, square-wave signal output to RS422. Units offer selectable resolution from 1-250 µm, with velocities to 4 m/sec at 1 µm resolution. At 14 mm tall, encoders are suitable for tight spaces and measuring lengths to 100 m. They handle operating temperatures from -10 to 85°C, providing waterproof sealing to IP68 as well as resistance to shock, vibration, and pressure.

Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing    San Diego, CA 92121-1773
Mar 17, 2009 Available in both air-cooled and conduction-cooled rugged versions, ADC512 FPGA Mezzanine Card is 3 GS/sec, 8-bit ADC card that routes high-speed ADC I/O directly to host board FPGA via FMC connector. Dual-channel card's ADC devices support sampling rate of 3,000 MS/sec per channel. By routing ADC interfaces directly to FMC connector, ADC512 enables FPGA on host board to directly control and receive data. ADC512 supports external clock input to control sampling rate for both ADC channels.

Imperx Inc.    Boca Raton, FL 33487
Mar 13, 2009 HD-SDI Express video capture card can acquire single or multiple images from any SD or HD SDI video source and send them to ExpressCard/54-compliant notebook computer at greater than 235 MBps. Along with support for plug-and-play operation with live insertion and removal, features include lookup tables, histograms, and hex pixel dumps. Card offers 75 W BNC coaxial connector that can accept analog SMPTE 292M serial signal operating at speeds to 1.486 Gbps, with 274M and 296M framing.

Microstar Laboratories, Inc.    Bellevue, WA 98004-3039
Mar 13, 2009 With Model MXSB 074, signals can be transmitted on up to eight 4-20 mA current loops for real-time control of machinery or process equipment as well as automated test of sensors and process equipment. Unit derives each current output from 16-bit DAC on each channel and provides channel-to-channel isolation. MSXB 074 connects to DAP board directly controlled by PC or DAPserver. DAP can send dynamic signals to current outputs on SI module at aggregate update rate as high as 1 M updates/sec.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Mar 13, 2009 With integrated high-side avalanche photodiode current monitor, LT3571 provides better than 10% relative accuracy over -40°C to 125°C temperature range. Suited for fiber optic applications, they deliver output voltages up to 75 V from inputs ranging from 2.7-20 V. Internal 75 V, 350 mA switch offers output voltages as high as 75 V. Other features included are integrated schottky diode, adjustable frequency between 250 kHz to 2 MHz, and less than 1 µA shutdown current.

Calex Mfg. Co., Inc.    Concord, CA 94520
Mar 12, 2009 Compatible with variety of strain gage based load cell or pressure transducer outputs, Model 4720 is designed for load cell, strain gage, or single-ended analog amplification and filtering. Measuring 3.78 x 1.06 x 1.65 in., unit has built-in 10 V excitation supply for driving 350 W bridge. DIN rail-mount, self-contained dc powered module has filtered output of 4-20 mA with frequency response of dc to 10 Hz.

Synopsys, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043 4033
Mar 12, 2009 DesignWare® DDR PHY signal integrity service utilizes HSPICE® circuit simulator's signal integrity simulation and delivers integrity analysis as detailed report, which analyzes DDR3/2 memory subsystem timing budget of PCBs. Report identifies sources of system errors before prototypes of chip, package, and PCB are manufactured. Also, DesignWare DDR3/2 IP built-in data training circuits enable in-system timing calibration and elimination of bit-to-bit timing skew.

Hilscher North America Inc    Lisle, IL 60532
Mar 04, 2009 Designed to fit into standard 32-pin Dual-In-line (DIL) socket, netIC series interchangeable module provides network slave connectivity for EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherCAT, PowerLink, SERCOS III, and CANopen. It includes two Ethernet transceivers, and exchanges data with host controller via serial communications using Modbus RTU protocol. RoHS compliant product features netX 50 processor, 8 MB SDRAM memory, and operating temperature of -20 to 70°C.

B & R Industrial Automation Corp.    Roswell, GA 30076
Mar 04, 2009 Targeted at industrial Ethernet use, X20 hub system has 100Base-FX underlying standard, and is based on duplex LC technology. There is no loss of performance (wire speed), as internal downgrading technology is not used. Unit also comes with 2 RJ45 connections.

Dynapar    Gurnee, IL 60031
Mar 03, 2009 Using magnetic coupling technology, NorthStar HDN and HDP Series eliminate encoder shafts, bearings, and seals. Target magnet, in form of bolt or collar, can be affixed to rotating shaft or equipment that requires position or speed sensing. Electronics are completely sealed and encapsulated in clear potting compound, which allows visibility of status LEDs that monitor signal output. Available in incremental or absolute output format, encoders are suited for very dirty environments.

Maxim Integrated Products    Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Mar 03, 2009 Capable of detecting, isolating, and notifying slave bus lockup conditions, 8-channel MAX7356/MAX7357/MAX7358 use integrated timer to monitor all extended buses, and allow one master to isolate and communicate with slaves that may otherwise have address conflicts. They are specified over -40 to +85°C temperature range, and come in 24-pin TSSOP and TQFN packages. Units suit servers, base stations, data storage, and other applications where multiple I²C devices need to be controlled.

Azima DLI    Woburn, MA 01801
Mar 03, 2009 Using DCA-60(TM), plant technicians can collect vibration data and diagnose machine faults on-site or transmit data via Internet to Azima DLI expert analysts as part of WATCHMAN Analysis(TM) program. Unit is capable of simultaneous 4-channel vibration data collection, offers wireless connectivity and multimedia support, and provides 80 GB for data storage. Also included, onboard ALERT(TM) machine vibration analysis software provides various diagnostic tools.

u-blox AG    Schweiz   Switzerland
Mar 02, 2009 Based on 5 positioning engine, PCI-Express Mini Card (PCI-5S) and Half Mini Card (PCM-5S) enable OEMs to provide GPS, personal navigation, services/people finder, and geo-tagging on mobile computers. SuperSense technology can track weak GPS signals to -160 dBm, while Kick Start feature enables time-to-first-fix of less than 1 sec, even with weak signals. Using anti-jamming algorithms, products are immune to noise generated by PC bus, mobile phones, and local electronic devices.

Weidmuller, Inc.    Richmond, VA 23236
Mar 02, 2009 Accepting variety of analog DC input types including temperature, DC, and frequency, Wave TTA functions as signal isolator, transmitter, converter, linearizer, and trip amplifier. Measuring 45 mm wide, cULus certified product has operating temperature range of -40 to 158ºF, allowing for either factory or field enclosure mounting. All output types such as bipolar are settable, while input/output configuration changes can be performed via laptop or PC.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Feb 26, 2009 Available in SC70 package, 16-bit pin-compatible DAC8411 family has power supply range of 1.8-5.5 V and settling time of 6 µsec. They utilize 3-wire serial interface that operates at clock rates up to 50 MHz, and have operating temperature of -40 to +125°C. Providing low power-on glitch of only 17 mV and 0.15 nV-sec output glitch energy, compact devices are suited for battery-powered and handheld applications, automatic test equipment, and precision instrumentation.

Sealevel Systems Inc.    Liberty, SC 29657
Feb 25, 2009 Providing 16 optically isolated inputs and 16 Reed relay outputs, DIO-32.PCIe can be used for PC based control and automation of equipment including sensors, switches, A/V studio automation, security control systems, and industrial automation systems. It is available in 2 versions with inputs rated for 3-13 or 10-30 V, and socketed dip resistors allow user configurable input ranges from +2 to +30 V. Board comes with 72 in. cable with DB78 male connector to DB37 male/female connectors.

BEI Sensors (BEI Industrial Encoders)    Goleta, CA 93117
Feb 23, 2009 Dual Encoder to USB Converter module can handle signals from 2 SSI absolute encoders or 2 quadrature incremental encoders. Using PC interface, module can be programmed through USB port for number of bits with absolute encoders, and for incremental encoders count mode (X1, X2, X4), reset, preset, and preset/reset on index are also programmable. Module is suited for system setup and debugging, data acquisition, analysis, monitoring, and PC based control applications.

Maxim Integrated Products    Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Feb 20, 2009 Quad (MAX5134/MAX5135) and dual (MAX5136/MAX5137), 16-bit and 12-bit DACs are designed to address concerns about power consumption. In sleep mode, MAX5134-MAX5137 family draws less than 300 nA, and four 12- or 16-bit DACs can operate on average current of 2.5 µA. Featuring integrated, high-precision voltage reference, pin- and software-compatible multi-channel DACs give designers flexibility to change channel count and resolution with little or no design rework.