Snowbush Microelectronics    Toronto M5G 1Y8  Canada
Jan 30, 2006 Operating from single 1.8 V supply, 10-bit pipeline ADC core includes eight 1.5-bit pipeline stages and backend 2-bit flash ADC. It can be customized with variety of analog front ends to meet application requirements and features ENOB of 8.6 bits at 140 MS/sec or ENOB of 9.0 bits at 120 MS/sec. With silicon area of less than 1.3 mm², product consumes 140 mW of power when operating at 140 MHz, reduced at lower frequencies.

Zetec, Inc.    Issaquah, WA 98027 0140
Jan 30, 2006 Suited for use in power generation industry, Z-Scan UT features 8 ultrasound channels with linear and logarithmic amplifiers. Data processing functions, such as averaging, rectification, smoothing, data compression by n, and compression by peak detection, work in combination and perform in real-time without loss to global system performance. UltraVision® software for setup and data acquisition is included, offering real-time signal imaging.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jan 26, 2006 Models RG2 (20 µm) and RG4 (40 µm) are open, non-contact linear encoders that combine cut-and-tape steel scale with side-lit filtering optics, offering immunity to dirt, dust, and contamination. Along with choice of clocked outputs to promote controller compatibility, products feature overspeed as well as low-signal alarms. Other features include RGE and RGB interfaces and readheads with integral signal condition monitoring circuit.

Fairchild Semiconductor Corp.    South Portland, ME 04106
Jan 26, 2006 With selectable standard definition, progressive scan, and high-definition filtering, Models FMS6690, FMS6246, and FMS6346 allow designers to tailor combination of 2 filter frequencies to design requirements. Offering choice of ac- or dc-coupled inputs, 6-channel, 6th order units each integrate selectable filters, input clamps, and fixed gain output drivers into single TSSOP package. Applications include set-top boxes, digital TVs, and other consumer video products.

Dranetz-BMI    Edison, NJ 08818
Jan 26, 2006 Configured and operated through GUI on color touch screen, hand-held MeasuringPAD(TM) provides live readout of up to 16 analog inputs and 8 logic-level digital inputs. As numerical measurements are monitored for exact conformance to user-defined set points, color-coded status display enables at-a-glance assessment. In addition to self-discoverable input pods, unit offers display options for bar graph, trending up to 4 timeplotting parameters, and oscilloscope view.

Bentek Systems    Calgary T2G 1Y6  Canada
Jan 25, 2006 Utilizing FHSS technology, DIN rail mounted SCADALink SMX900 allows bi-directional communications for point to multi-point wireless I/O systems. Transceivers are powered by 12-30 Vdc, and I/O modules come in 4-point analog, 8-point discrete, and combinations of both. With MODBUS and Allen Bradley DF1 addressable I/O, built in RS232/RS485/RS-422 ports, and support for 254 slaves, user can set up complex SCADA systems. SMX900 is capable of transmitting signals up to 20 miles.

SBS Technologies, Inc.    Albuquerque, NM 87110
Jan 25, 2006 Multi-service Telum(TM) 1204-O3 AdvancedMC® Module can interconnect between any supplied protocols as selected on per-port basis. Software configurable unit enables packet processing, directly terminating and switching traffic on card rather than sending it to off-board processor. Processing up to 750,000 packets/sec, module supports ATM and IP interworking, as well as local port-to-port Automatic Protection Switching, enabling continuous service if OC-3 link fails.

FieldServer Technologies    Milpitas, CA 95035
Jan 19, 2006 SlotServer enables users to interface 3rd party devices utilizing LonWorks to ControlLogix 1756 platform. On LonWorks side, SlotSever can transfer up to 2,500 SNVTs between ControlLogix and LonWorks, connecting up to 15 LonWorks devices per unit. On ControlLogix side, users can control communications in ControlLogix software using standard generic message blocks. Module includes test display, status LEDs, LonWorks Service Pin, and trade port for troubleshooting.

AMCI, Advanced Micro Controls, Inc.    Terryville, CT 06786
Jan 18, 2006 Suited for rotary, linear, and laser position sensing, 4-channel 7264 SSI interface module plugs into PLC for immediate performance. It is configurable directly from PLC's output registers for variety of sensors and unique data interface requirements. Resolution is limited to that of corresponding SSI sensor, and each module provides user with scaled data, actual SSI data, and velocity data. Other features include position preset and programmable count direction.

High Sierra Electronics Inc.    Grass Valley, CA 95945
Jan 18, 2006 Signal conditioning module, Model 4105, provides analog output as 0-1 mA, 4-20 mA, or 0-5 V. Connection to data transmitter or measurement system consists of 10-33 Vdc continuous power, ground, and read signal from 5-33 Vdc that enables analog output. With read signal enabled, power consumption increases to sum of current output and additional 4 mA max. With read signal disabled, current drops to less than 2 mA.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Jan 17, 2006 Utilizing NiPdAu RoHS-compliant finish, 16-Bit Configurable I²C and SMBus I/O expanders, Models PCA9555, PCA9535, and PCA9539 provide general-purpose I/O expansion for most microprocessor families, allowing designers to save GPIOs for other functions. Model PCA9539 offers /RESET input, which can be used to initialize unit to its default state without de-powering it. All 3 devices are housed in QFN package.

Weidmuller, Inc.    Richmond, VA 23236
Jan 17, 2006 Requiring 40 mm of DIN-rail space and consuming 4 W, Media Converters enable users to convert electrical Ethernet signals into optical Ethernet signals and vice-versa. They are real-time capable and remain transparent in network, with no effect on network management or redundancy. Supporting full or half duplex operation, units convert electrical signals from RJ45 ports to multimode optical ports via SC- and ST-style connectors, respectively.

BEI Sensors (BEI Industrial Encoders)    Goleta, CA 93117
Jan 16, 2006 Available with interpolative multiples of 2x to 16x, Model HS35 provides up to 80,000 cycles/turn. It features cast metal housing, dual preloaded bearings, rotating shaft seals, and sealed connector for NEMA 4, 13, and IP65 ratings. With installed package length of about 2 in., incremental encoder can accommodate variety of shaft bores up to 1 in. diameter, and is suited for equipment with constrained axial encoder mounting space.

AMCI, Advanced Micro Controls, Inc.    Terryville, CT 06786
Jan 16, 2006 Designed for Allen-Bradley's Point I/O, stepper motor control module, Model 3401, has 2 sinking inputs, which can be used for homing and limit switch operations. Design allows I/O to be distributed throughout machine instead of being located in one central panel. Step and direction output signals interface to any of AMCI's SD stepper drives or SMD family of integrated stepper drive/motor packages.

Advantech Automation Corp.    Cincinnati, OH 45240
Jan 12, 2006 Featuring 64 outputs and 64 inputs, PCI-1758UDIO combination DIO card utilizes isolated I/O design that provides electronic protection from voltage spikes up to 2,500 Vdc as well as noise. It also provides debouncing capabilities and has I/O ranges that enable direct connection to sensors and actuators. Outputs are equipped with watchdog timer, and each digital input channel provides interrupt trigger function. Using universal PCI bus, product supports 5 and 3.3 V systems.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Jan 10, 2006 As stand-alone monitors or part of networked solution, Allen-Bradley XM-160 Series (XM-160, -161, and -162) Overall Machinery Protection Modules serve applications requiring real-time monitoring of overall vibration levels. Machine monitoring and protection system, deployed on open standard industrial bus, links maintenance tools into control architecture for continuous monitoring and protection of critical plant-floor assets.

Opto 22    Temecula, CA 92590 3614
Jan 05, 2006 Dual-channel modules SNAP-AIARMS-i and SNAP-AIVRMS-i suit applications involving ac/dc current and voltage measurement, respectively. Featuring 2 isolated input channels with -1 to +1 mA range, SNAP-AIMA2-i is used for monitoring very low currents in µA range. Module SNAP-AOA-23-iSRC, which features built-in, isolated loop sourcing, is used to output current values to industrial devices. This unit provides 2 channels of current output with 4-20 mA range.

INTEG Process Group, Inc.    Wexford, PA 15090
Jan 04, 2006 Accommodating plug-and-play I/O expansion module, JNIOR Model 310 features software that will automatically recognize module and dynamically integrate additional I/O points into its data structure. Multiple users and/or remote applications can access JNIOR via TCP/IP, Modbus/TCP, and OPC Server protocols. Ethernet connectivity and Advanced Capabilities enable module to be used for asset management, production monitoring, energy usage monitoring, and facility management.

Saelig Co., Inc.    Pittsford, NY 14534
Dec 30, 2005 Available in 28-pin SSOP or 32-pin QFN package, Model FT232R incorporates internal passive components, clock circuit, EEPROM, and security dongle. Internal unique ID is installed as part of die fabrication, which can be used to protect customer's application. No crystal, EEPROM, or USB termination resistors are required. Applications include upgrading RS232 legacy peripherals to USB, interfacing MCU-based designs to USB, PDA-to-USB data transfer, and USB wireless modems.

ACCES I/O Products, Inc.    San Diego, CA 92121 1506
Dec 30, 2005 Featuring 16 Form C electromechanical relays and 16 optically isolated digital inputs, 32-channel Model USB-IIRO-16 offers embedded solution for digital monitoring and control in any PC or embedded system with USB port. PCB size and mounting holes match PC/104 form factor, allowing board to be added to any PCI-104 or PC/104 stack. Housed in 4 x 4 x 1.25 in. industrial enclosure, plug-and-play unit is fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports.