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Solid-State Drives feature read/write speeds up to 50 Mbps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:38:31 -0500

With capacities up to 64 Gb, SiliconDrive EP family of 2.5 in. Serial ATA (SATA) and Parallel ATA (PATA) drives are drop-in replacements for hard drives in critical storage applications. Units are integrated with storage technology platform, which includes PowerArmor and SiSMART technologies that address OEM design considerations. They are suited for embedded computing applications such as multiple source video streaming, video surveillance, and television broadcast video routers.

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Controller, Spindle Combo facilitates building of HDDs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:35:33 -0500

Engineered as matched and integrated sub-system for HDD applications, Dover DMM-101 Single Axis Controller and ST1 Air Bearing Spindle set also includes software and cable. Bundle help OEMs build data storage solution without need to specify separate components and figure out how to configure them for optimal performance. While DMM-101 offers velocity stability performance of 0.0006% at 7,200 rpm, ST1 delivers acceleration of less than 1 sec to 15,000 rpm for 65 mm disks.

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SoC Platform provides PCIe interface to NAND Flash memory.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:55:10 -0500

Providing complete hardware design, software stack, and necessary drivers, FlashPoint(TM) can be tuned for optimal performance with differentiating features for range of products. Platform includes support for Non-Volatile Memory Host Controller Interface, which is used by operating system drivers to access NAND Flash memory storage in applications such as hard drive caching and solid-state drives. FlashPoint also supports wide range of flash devices from various memory vendors.

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PWM Control ICs work with synchronous buck DC/DC converters.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:04:37 -0500

Used in networking, computing, and communications systems, IR3622MPbF and IR3622AMPbF are dual-channel synchronous buck control ICs intended for use as integrated drivers for medium- to high-current point-of-load buck converters. Products can be configured to single output in current share mode, capable of delivering up to 80 A or 2 independent outputs that run 180° out of phase. While IR3622MPbF targets 12 V single-input applications, IR3622AMPbF supports 5 and 12 V applications.

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Software provides CD and DVD emulation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:44:04 -0500

Available for Windows Vista-ready PCs, VirtualDrive 11 CD Emulators copy CD or unencrypted DVD as compressed image or virtual disc, which can be played in place of original disc in any one of up to 23 virtual drives that software creates. Virtual discs can be shared over network or transported on laptop, USB device, or portable medium. Program is suited for libraries, schools, and businesses who need to catalog and share CD/DVD-based material.

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Wireless Drivers deliver optimized user interface controls.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:43:55 -0500

With Wireless Drivers, wireless PC peripheral users can adjust Synaptics TouchPad(TM) settings to match their specific preferences. Units incorporate sensitivity adjustments, tap settings for selection and dragging, PalmCheck(TM) to eliminate cursor jumping while typing, and virtual scrolling. Compatible with all editions of Windows Vista, drivers support PC peripherals operating on 27 MHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies.

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Distributed Peripheral Device features fail-safe relay.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 07:44:27 -0500

Simatic ET 200S Peripheral Device utilizes 24 V 8-channel digital input modules and 24 V 8-channel digital output modules. Electronic modules can be universally wired in advance with screw-type, spring-loaded, or fast-connect terminals, and can be hot-swapped without switching off voltage supply. Fail-safe module features relay output for switching capacity of 5 A at 24 Vdc and ac voltage up to 230 V. It can be triggered via any fail-safe outputs.

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Touchpad Driver is compatible with Windows Vista.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:42:30 -0500

Driver Software for Windows Vista allows users to adjust TouchPad(TM) settings. Driver incorporates sensitivity adjustments; tap settings for selection and dragging; PalmCheck feature that eliminates cursor jumping while typing due to accidental brushes against the pad; and Virtual Scrolling that enables scrolling along edge of TouchPad. Driver supports products including TouchStyks(TM) and Dual Mode TouchPads.

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Touch Screen Kits are offered in 6.4-32 in. diagonal sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:50:12 -0500

Designed for standard-format and 16:9-aspect ratio displays (LCD's), Touch Screen Kits suit commercial, industrial, and medical applications. Kits consist of 4- and 8-wire resistive touch screens made of either polymer on glass or polymer on polymer, USB or Serial touch screen controllers, software drivers, and cables. Tested to 36 million actuations, kits can be integrated with environmental gaskets, EMI/ESD shields, and abrasion and chemical resistant overlays.

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Digital Print Engine suits piezo drop-on-demand printing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:00:11 -0500

Designed for jetting solvent-less, hybrid UV-curable white or color inks, SureFire 65 prints high-resolution images on wide variety of materials. It can be configured for mono-color or multi-color printing and can be integrated to handle small and large format applications. SureFire 65 prints true 600 x 600 dpi image at up to 300 sq-ft/hr. Hybrid inks provide high opacity with single layer of ink and require only one exposure to UV-energy to cure all ink layers.

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Print Engine meets RFID print-and-apply demands.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 18 May 2005 08:02:49 -0500

Multi-protocol Model R110PAX4 prints and encodes smart labels in automated print-and-apply operations. RFID calibration feature automatically selects optimal program position for transponder placement in label. Print engine signals and voids unusable labels to print-and-apply systems, while counters keep track of good and unusable labels. Model R110PAX4 can accommodate 10/100BaseT Ethernet and 802.11b wireless communications protocols, and offers optional I/O interface.

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Printer Driver converts documents to graphical images.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 11 Oct 2004 07:47:55 -0500

Featuring out-of-the-box functionality, Universal Document Converter turns text-based and other documents into platform-independent, graphical images of documents to be used in presentations, sent via email, and used in web publishing. No matter what program documents are created in, product creates images that anyone can read or use as illustrations in documents. If it can be printed, it can be converted to JPEG, TIFF, GIF, BMP, PNG, and more.

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Serial Device Server suits serial-to-Ethernet applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 05 Sep 2003 07:36:10 -0500

Switch-selectable for RS-232, 422, and 485, model SSE-410D supports baud rates up to 230 K and comes with direct driver support for Windows® 98, Me, NT4, 2000 and XP. It may be accessed using TCP/IP socket commands and supports serial tunneling applications. Model SSE-200/300D, RS-422/485-to-Ethernet single-port serial device server supports baud rates up to 921 K. It is configurable for RS-422 or RS-485 communication in full- or half-duplex, 2- or 4-wire modes.

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Drivers allow third party hardware to run LabVIEW programs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 10 Feb 2003 07:40:03 -0500

PowerDAQ for LabVIEW Real-Time Drivers allow PXI analog and digital I/O cards to run as part of LabVIEW Real-Time system. Each PXI card comes with onboard digital signal processor and offers sampling to 2.2 MHz. Cards are available with 8 simultaneous analog inputs, 32 independent analog outputs, or with 64 digital I/O lines and high-speed streaming to disk.

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Interface Driver allows testing in LabVIEW environment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 10 May 2002 11:44:31 -0500

LabVIEW-NEXYGEN Interface Driver permits LabVIEW 6i users to control CHATILLON and LLOYD INSTRUMENTS materials-testing equipment such as CHATILLON TCD, LRX, LR, LRXPlus, and EZ Series machines. It incorporates NEXYGEN consoles to control test machines, and stores library of Virtual Instruments. Choice of selectable Virtual Instruments includes ways to connect and control testing machine, test set-up, sample break checking, and results format selecting.

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Portable Computer lets users swap hard drives.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:24:28 -0500

FlexPAC(TM) is available with removable 2.5 in., shock mounted hard disk encased in steel and alloy canister. Available in 20GB and 40GB capacities, it provides data security and allows users to install different hard drives, depending on application. Users can boot different operating systems or system configurations by changing drive. Multiple users can have their own hard disk drive, with personal settings and applications.

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EL Lamp Driver replaces LEDs for backlighting

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 21 Nov 2001 15:36:29 -0500

MIC4826 and MIC4827 electroluminescent lamp driver ICs independently set boost converter frequency and EL lamp frequency. Lamps accept 1.8 to 5.5 V input range, allowing direct operation from two-cell Alkaline/NiCad/NiMH or one-cell Li Ion batteries. MIC4826/7 are housed in MSOP-8 packages, require 6 external passive components, and have peak-to-peak regulated AC outputs voltages of 160V and 180V respectively.

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