Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions    Erie, PA 16506
Jun 25, 2004 Intelligent Assemblyâ„¢ turnkey, real-time data retrieval system integrates directly into manual and automatic assembly processes. It provides real-time feedback and reporting of vital assembly data. Collecting, organizing, and reporting manufacturing cell information, product offers capabilities and reports such as full component and process traceability, downtime, SPC/SQC quality, and production efficiency.

RadiSys Corp.    Hillsboro, OR 97124
Jun 25, 2004 Based on 2 Intel® IXP28XX network processors, RadiSys Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture-compliant module includes interfaces for switch fabrics and physical media to receive, process, and forward data at 10 Gbps data rates. System offers physical interface implemented as Rear Transition Module (RTM), which provides rear I/O and flexibility of interface types. It also provides SPI-4 interface between main module and RTM via ATCA Zone 3 connector and supports 10 ports x 1 GbE.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Jun 22, 2004 Capacitive accelerometer signal conditioners provide excitation power for capacitive accelerometers and prepare their measurement signals for readout, recording, and data acquisition. Platforms are offered in portable, benchtop, modular, and rack-mount styles, all of which include per-channel null adjustment for zeroing DC offset voltage. Battery and optional dc-powered units are suited for in-vehicle applications or remote testing environments.

Diamond Systems Corporation    Mountain View, CA 94043
Jun 22, 2004 Mercury PC/104-Plus module integrates Ethernet connectivity with digital I/O, eliminating need for additional board in embedded computing applications. It provides 2 PCI-based, NE2000-compatible, 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports utilizing National Semiconductor DP83815 Mac + Phy PCI controller chip. Its 24 digital I/O lines feature programmable direction in 4- and 8-bit groups. All I/O lines contain user-configurable 10 kohm pull-up resistors.

SIXNET    Clifton Park, NY 12065 0767
Jun 21, 2004 Model ET-MIX24880-D EtherTRAK® Combination I/O Module provides 24 discrete inputs and/or 8 discrete outputs and 8 analog inputs in one module. Module has 16 bit A/D converter for precision measurements and hot swap capability for switching or replacing modules in live systems. Unit is vibration and surge resistant, operates in temperatures from -40 to +70°C, and is CE, UL, CSA, and Class 1, Division 2 rated. It is certified for marine and offshore use.

Computer Conversions Corp.    East Northport, NY 11731
Jun 18, 2004 Reference-powered, 25 VA Series DSPH converters require +5 Vdc input power and have internal transformer isolated outputs even at 60 Hz. Units will accept up to 16-bit natural binary input and convert it to 90 V, 3-wire synchro signal from 60–400 Hz with accuracy up to ±2 min of arc. Output is short circuit proof and current limited with transient protection and thermal cutoff. Kick circuit frees torque receiver rotor to prevent hang-ups.

Computer Conversions Corp.    East Northport, NY 11731
Jun 18, 2004 Solid State Synchro Control Transformers have standard accuracies of ±6, ±15 or ±30 minutes of arc. They simultaneously accept synchro or resolver inputs of 11.8 or 90 V, 400 Hz or 90 V, 60 Hz, and 14, 12, or 10 Bit binary digital data. Output voltage is sine of the difference between 2 input angles. Output angle range is ±7° or ±12.5°, and operating temperatures are 0–70°C or -55 to +85°C. Bi-directional input data is accepted and outputs are short-circuit protected.

TR Electronic, Inc.    Troy, MI 48099
Jun 18, 2004 Interchangeable with existing encoders, ZI-58 series has encoder output of 5-32,768 pulses (131,072 steps), which can be programmed to any value and mechanical zero pulse position required, even after on-line installation. Suited for use by machine designers and maintenance personnel, product eliminates having to keep several encoders in inventory as spares, as with fixed input models.

Austria Microsystems Incorporated    Raleigh, NC 27615
Jun 16, 2004 Multiple output, 10-bit system-on-chip, Model AS5040 integrates field sensing Hall elements, analog front-end, and digital signal processing. It operates in contactless system with small magnet that is placed above or below device. Operating at 3.3 or 5 V, encoder provides absolute, incremental, and pulse width modulated digital output signals simultaneously. It can detect 1,024 positions in full 360° magnet turn. Operating temperature is -40 to +125°C.

Acromag, Inc.    Wixom, MI 48393 7037
Jun 14, 2004 BusWorks® 972EN and 973EN Analog Output Modules deliver data from Ethernet Modbus/TCP 10/100 network as voltage or current signals to as many as 6 measurement or control devices. Each 1 in. wide module contains 12-bit D/A converter, microcontroller, and Ethernet interface. Operating off 15–36 Vdc supplies, 972EN models provide user-selectable dc current output ranges of 0–1, 0–20, and 4–20 mA, while 973EN models offer selectable dc voltage output ranges of 0–1, 0–5, or 0–10 V.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Jun 11, 2004 Series NI 843x RS-232/485 serial interfaces provide flexible baud rate capabilities, allowing engineers to communicate with devices that operate with non-standard baud rates ranging from 57 b/s to 1 Mb/s. Driver software offers universal PCI support for 3.3 and 5 V I/O, as well as DMA access. Combined with LabVIEW 7.1 I/O Assistant, boards are suited for serial applications such as machine control, manufacturing test, and traditional instrument control.

Fairchild Semiconductor Corp.    South Portland, ME 04106
Jun 11, 2004 Quad-, 6- and 8-bit LCX and VCX series low-voltage logic functions reduce noise and crosstalk between I/O terminals. Chips have exposed die attach paddle underneath and visible solder joints. Products include 2.5–3.3 V bi-directional octal transceiver; 2.5–3.3 V octal buffer line driver; 2.5–3.3 V decoder/demultiplexer; 1.2–3.3 V quad dual-input and gate; and 1.4–3.3 V bi-directional octal transceiver.

Microstrain, Inc.    Williston, VT 05495
Jun 11, 2004 Agile-Link™ wireless sensor system, capable of simultaneous, high-speed data acquisition, is for use with wireless strain gauges, accelerometers, temperature, and millivolt level inputs. It supports up to 26 distinct nodes and base stations to communicate real-time digital sensor data simultaneously in license-free ISM band of 902–928 MHz. Receiver sensitivity greater than 110 dBm allows nodes to cover distances of 150 m line of sight.

Measurement Computing Corp.    Norton, MA 02766
Jun 11, 2004 USB-GPIB Controller Module converts any PC with USB interface into full-function, IEEE 488.2 Bus Controller. Based on CB7210 chip, unit performs all basic IEEE-488.1 functions such as talker, listener, and system controller. Module plugs into any open GPIB connector, while jackscrews secure and hold module in any position. Three LEDs provide visual status indication. Module includes GPIB driver and supports programs that run on Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.

Macraigor Systems LLC    Brookline Village, MA 02447-1008
Jun 10, 2004 Compatible with software debuggers and microprocessor architectures, usbSprite provides applications programming interface for target on-chip debug (OCD) operations. It measures 1.3 in.² and connects to host system via USB mini-b connector. Based on proprietary OCD technology, product operates as converter of JTAG or BDM commands. Dedicated JTAG controller enables binary files to be downloaded to XScale target at 180 kbps and MPC88560 at up to 250 kbps.

WAGO Corp.    Germantown, WI 53022
Jun 10, 2004 Programmable 750-641 Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) module lets users monitor and control building lighting when used with DALI Master Module and DALI compatible lighting ballasts. Unit uses proprietary 288-893, 15 Vdc external power supply to provide up to 400 ma of supply current. It supports 3 DALI modules, while eliminating noise. Module can also communicate with 46+ DALI ballasts and provides flexibility to add digital and analog I/O.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Jun 09, 2004 Series NI 651x consists of optically-isolated, digital I/O devices for applications in discrete, batch, and process automation. Each includes watchdog timers, programmable power-up states, programmable input filters, change detection, and 24 V logic levels, which offer connection to sensors and actuators and are software programmable without jumpers. Series provides NI-DAQmx driver software technology on both Windows and LabVIEW operating systems.

Analog Devices, Inc.    Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Jun 09, 2004 Series AD779x 16- and 24-bit converters, for industrial/medical instrumentation, offer 40 nVrms noise and 400 µA power characteristics. Operating with 2.7–5.25 V power supply, products feature software-programmable output data rate, variable from 4–500 Hz. At 16.6 Hz, they offer simultaneous rejection of 50 Hz and 60 Hz signals. Each product is comprised of sigma-delta A/D converter, instrumentation PGA, multiplexer, current sources, clock, calibration registers, and SPI interface.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Jun 08, 2004 Model LTC2601 integrates voltage output 16-Bit DAC in 10-pin DFN package. It allows multiple DACs to be controlled with 3 wires using daisy-chainable SPI serial interface. Operating with voltages from 2.5-5.5 V, unit's DAC output can directly drive capacitive loads to 1,000 pF or current loads to 15 mA. Asynchronous update pin enables DAC update to be synchronized to hardware signal as well as simultaneous updates of multiple DACs in system.

Advantech Automation Corp.    Cincinnati, OH 45240
Jun 07, 2004 Controller card MIC-3318 is equipped with 400 MHz system bus, 512 Kb on-die L2 cache, support for DDR memory, and 2 Ultra ATA 33/66/100 high-speed IDE drives. Model MIC-3753 is a 72-bit digital I/O card for CompactPCI bus. I/O lines are divided into nine 8-bit I/O ports, allowing user to configure each port as input or output. General-purpose MIC-3780 is a multi-channel, counter/timer card for CompactPCI bus. It provides eight 16-bit counter channels, 8 digital outputs, and 8 digital inputs.