National Instruments Corp.
Austin, TX 78759-3504
Mar 31, 2006 Enabling engineers to integrate more than 30 Compact FieldPoint I/O modules into systems, 4-slot Model cFP-1804 and 8-slot Model cFP-1808 natively communicate with variety of protocols running on RS232 serial or Ethernet, including Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, Modbus ASCII, Optomux, and NI's event-driven protocol. Operating from -40 to 70°C, Compact FieldPoint platform provides Class I, Div 2 industrial ratings and contains built-in diagnostics for network failures.

Exar Corp.
Fremont, CA 94538
Mar 10, 2006 Model XRT83SL216 LIU contains 16 independent E1 channels, each with jitter attenuators and data and clock recovery circuits. Channels support local analog, remote, and digital loopback modes and have on-chip HDB3 encoder/decoders. LIU features serial processor bus and has circuits to place transmitter outputs and receiver inputs in high impedance mode during power failure. Device meets networking specifications ITU G.703, G.775, ANSI T1.402 and Bellcore GR-499 core.

Online Development Inc.
Knoxville, TN 37920
Feb 27, 2006 Enterprise transaction module, xCoupler provides bi-directional interface between Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs and IBM WebSphere MQ systems for 2-tier communications. It enables users to seamlessly exchange data from plant floor devices connected to ControlLogix with WebSphere MQ enterprise messaging systems. Manufacturers can also send messages to plant floor devices for activities such as changes in batch recipes, build orders, and inventory adjustments.

MaxStream Inc.
Orem, UT 84058
Feb 07, 2006 XBee Professional Developer's Kit enables OEMs and systems integrators to upload their own code and access hardware capabilities of XBee and XBee-PRO RF modules. Included is code and instructions for implementing either Freescale/Figure8 ZigBee stack, Freescale SMAC, or 802.15.4 firmware into custom tailored application code. Kit also provides redesigned interface boards with switches and LEDs to facilitate custom software design and configuration.

Atheros Communications, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Jan 30, 2006 Based on 802.11n draft specification, Series AR5008 delivers benefits of XSPAN(TM) with Signal-Sustain Technology(TM), which provides full potential of MIMO. Single-chip, triple-radio RF design is paired with MAC chip and delivers up to 300 Mbps physical data rate with end-user throughput of 150-180 Mbps. SST simultaneously transmits across 3 spatially diverse signal paths, and incorporates information from 3 receivers simultaneously within signal processing at receiver.

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.

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.

Samtec, Inc.
New Albany, IN 47151 1147
Dec 12, 2005 Using threaded inserts to secure connectors to boards, One Piece Interfaces include dual row units on .0394 in. pitch with board spacings of .118, .236, and .394 in. and up to 50 pins/row. For low profile applications on .0394 in. pitch, board spacings of .025, .050, and .065 in. are offered with up to 30 contacts in single row. Systems on .100 in. pitch include 1-piece power interfaces with .118 in. profile and up to 10 contacts, and signal interconnects with .150 in. profile and up to 30 contacts.

SMA Technologie AG
Niestetal 34266  Germany
Dec 09, 2005 Designed to adjust serial interfaces on SMA modules, RS232 Piggyback Model 422S4B-G1 allows point-to-point connection over distance of 1.2 km. By using piggyback, interface signals TxD, RxD, RTS, and CTS of serial interface module are converted and electrically separated into differential RS422 levels. Receive lines of RS422 interface are terminated with 120 Ω on piggyback and equipped with 680 Ω bias resistors to apply greater than 200 mV voltage level.

Scientific Technologies Inc.
Fremont, CA 94555
Nov 15, 2005 Safety at Work SB-INT-01 AS-Interface Module enables operation of sensor-driven personal protection equipment across AS-Interface bus. IP67-rated unit includes 5 status indicators, as well as status display for bus, auxiliary supply, and inputs. When used with AS-I safety monitor and STI type 4 light curtain or laser scanner, module satisfies safety requirements as defined by category 4 per EN 945-1, or up to SIL3 according to EN/IEC 61508.

MAZeT Mikroelektronik Anwendungszentrum GmbH
Jena, GERMANY 07745  Germany
Nov 03, 2005 Providing embedded development platform for integrated MPC5200 communication processor by Freescale, IceBrain 5200, in connection with Kontron's baseboard EBC1, offers variety of interfaces for direct connections to required peripheral devices. In addition to PCI, IDE, USB, and 10/100 Mbit Ethernet, it accommodates industrial standards such as CAN, I²C, or SPI. Bootloader uBoot makes is possible to start up preferable embedded Linux on platform.

Exar Corp.
Fremont, CA 94538
Oct 25, 2005 Voyager XRT86SH328 integrates 28-channel T1/E1 LIU/framer with VT/VU Mapper/DeMapper and M13 multiplexer. Each LIU channel supports R3 Technology, making unit reconfigurable, with integrated termination supporting all T1/E1/J1 line impedances. Architecture supports SONET/SDH compliant T1/E1 de-synchronizers in drop direction in addition to jitter attenuator functionality in add direction. Unit can mix T1s or E1s on any of LIU interfaces without requiring additional timing devices.

National Instruments Corp.
Austin, TX 78759-3504
Oct 12, 2005 Engineers can use NI PCI-1588 Interface to synchronize clocks and events on multiple distributed devices with submicrosecond precision using IEEE 1588 precision time protocol. It uses RJ-45 Ethernet cabling and can operate as either master or slave clock module. Future time events and time stamping capabilities can be used to correlate events distributed across Ethernet network. Onboard FPGA let engineers adjust frequency and phase of onboard IEEE 1588 clock.

Saelig Co., Inc.
Pittsford, NY 14534
Oct 11, 2005 Featuring embedded TCP/IP stack, FMod-TCP enables maximum of 127 devices to be connected to I2C network and accommodates I2C speeds up to 1 MHz. Devices available with I2C interface include temperature sensors, A/D and D/A converters, LCD drivers, video and audio switches, and memory ICs. FMod-TCP includes 19 digital I/O lines, 5 x 10-bit A/D inputs, UART serial interface, and Windows OS PC interface software.

National Instruments Corp.
Austin, TX 78759-3504
Sep 12, 2005 Suited for portable and mobile applications, ExpressCard MXI and PCMCIA CardBus interfaces provide software-transparent link to PXI/cPCI system, delivering compatibility with all drivers and application development environments. ExpressCard MXI (NI PXI-ExpressCard8360) offers direct control of PXI/cPCI systems from laptop computers with ExpressCard slot. ExpressCard standard works with USB 2.0 and PCI Express and delivers up to 110 Mbps sustained throughput.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.
Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Aug 19, 2005 Engineered for operation in hazardous environments, IP65-rated PT100 temperature module includes 4 inputs for PT100 RTDs. Unit is field-mountable with connection to outputs established through PG cable glands and cage tension spring terminals. Users may pre-address module by plugging it onto adapter of hand-held programming device. Various bases are available for connection to AS-Interface flat cable, or to round cable.

System Sensor Europe Ltd.
East Sussex Horsham  United Kingdom
Aug 11, 2005 Used in intelligent fire systems, M210E-CZ conventional zone interface module enables zone of up to 32 conventional 2-wire detectors to be managed by control panel via single module address on one loop. It is compatible with existing intelligent control panels and can be mounted in stand-alone enclosure or on 35 mm DIN rail. Along with optional short-circuit isolation, product features tri-color LED status indicator and can be installed without loss of protection.

National Instruments Corp.
Austin, TX 78759-3504
Jul 22, 2005 NI 9853 2-port, high-speed Controller Area Network (CAN) interface module plugs into CompactRIO chassis to monitor in-vehicle CAN buses, read and write ECU and actuator values, and communicate with motion drives and motors. CompactRIO and NI 9853 CAN module combine with Labview for 40 MHz CAN data response. Offers 25 nsec resolution data synchronization, with 11-bit and 29-bit arbitration ID Support for J1939 network communication.