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Touch Panel PC is offered in 19 or 20 in. versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:16 -0500

Offered with either resistive or surface acoustic wave touch technologies, ICD (Industrial Chassis Design) Panel PC is suited for HMIs, kiosks, self-service stations, and industrial manufacturing. Offered with multiple upgrade options, interactive steel framed PC features adaptable mounting designs, including options for car and vessel applications. Touch screens are resistant to chemicals, dirt, liquids, and other harsh contaminants.

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Fanless Industrial Panel PC comes with 15 in. XGA TFT LCD.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:12 -0500

Designed for use in harsh environments, IPPC-8151S features embedded Intel Celeron M 1 GHz CPU, 1 MB L2 cache, and 1 GB DDR2 memory, and comes with tapered, food safe rubber seal between bezel and chemical resistant touch screen. Standard model supports IP66 grade protection on front panel, while optional stainless steel enclosure kit and IP66 I/O module support fully enclosed IP66 protection. PC also offers 1 CompactFlash slot, 1 PCI expansion, and 1 SATA HDD.

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Interface Module endows Siemens' ET200S with CANopen support.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:06 -0500

Plug-in 1SI CANopen extension module brings CANopen connectivity to Siemens SIMATIC ET200S distributed I/O system, allowing integration of CANopen-enabled devices into Siemens Profibus- and Profinet-based automation architecture. Mechanically fitting into standard ET200 system rack, module can be used in combination with all other Siemens modules of ET200S series. Integration into Step7 helps minimize engineering efforts.

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Smart Card Reader can be used in hygienic environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:06 -0500

Reading/writing to 13.56 MHz, OMNIKEY® 5321 CR USB Reader lets end-users take advantage of contactless technology while utilizing same smart card they use for physical access for logical access to PCs and IT networks. This waterproof and PC-linked smart card reader meets data security requirements demanded by HIPAA regulations and supports HID iCLASS®, MIFARE®, and 3 ISO standards for contactless cards. Support for contactless smart cards up to 848 Kbps accelerates data transmission.

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Bluetooth® Reader offers hands-free network log-on.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:05 -0500

Offering wireless authentication, OMNIKEY® 2061 Bluetooth® Reader can be carried on-person for additional layer of visual security and freedom of movement. Unit supports HID on the Desktop(TM), enabling organizations to implement network security by using same enterprise-wide physical access control cards to log-on to computer network. Reader fully supports ISO 7816-3 and EMV 2000 Level 1 for interoperability with multiple card technologies in virtually any Windows® OS environment.

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Controller-to-Controller Module supports over 130 protocols.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:05 -0500

Available as module that installs in Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PAC or as standalone module for DIN rail mounting, cATM Universal Gateway Data Appliance connects over 50 brands of factory floor controllers and devices to Rockwell Automation controllers, eliminating need to program message instructions between controllers or other devices. Appliance features universal driver to connect to Ethernet and serial devices, and is suited for M2M communications.

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Dual-Core Microcontrollers target pay TV market.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:02 -0500

Suited for smart card applications in high-security market, TwinAVR(TM) Microcontrollers feature dual core architecture that facilitates segregation between highly sensitive plain text data and encrypted data. Master Core is built around 8-/16-bit RISC secureAVR®, with 128 K ROM, 36 K EEPROM, and 6 K RAM, while Secure Core is built around 8-/16-bit RISC secureAVR®, with 64 K ROM, 18 K EEPROM, 6K RAM, AdvX(TM) Crypto Processor, TDES, AES, and AIS31 TRNG.

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VDSL Managed Switch targets multi-dwelling applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:02 -0500

Comprised of 24-Port VDSL2 switch, one-port CPE, and 4-port CPE with built-in wireless, TigerAccess 7800 Series provides access to network-based applications in one or many rooms. It integrates multiple Ethernet ports and WiFi connectivity to support IP-based service demands - Video-on-Demand, VoIP, and high-speed Internet access - of hospitality businesses as well as operators of multiple-dwelling and multiple-tenant units. Upstream/downstream data transfer speeds reach 100 Mbps.

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32-Bit Flash MCU enhances 8- and 16-bit applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:01 -0500

Leveraging 50 MHz ARM® Cortex(TM)-M0 processor, LPC1100 series offers entry point for 8/16-bit customers looking to start with scalable ARM architecture throughout their entire range of product development. Performance levels over 45 DMIPS enable execution of basic control tasks as well as sophisticated algorithms. This level of performance, with power optimization, occurs at less than 10 mA. MCU also minimizes code size requirements for common tasks.

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Flash MCUs suit inverter- and motor-control applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:01 -0500

Available in 100-pin (V850E/IG4) and 128-pin (V850E/IH4) packages, 32-bit All Flash(TM) V850E/Ix4 MCUs operate at 100 MHz and offer on-chip flash memory up to 480 KB. Peripheral expansion features include on-chip USB function interface, 20 ADC channels, additional op-amps, and analog comparators. Areas of use include air conditioners, solar-panel power systems, washing machines, dryers, and factory-automation equipment.

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Blade Server supports 20 dual processor compute nodes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:01 -0500

Supporting up to 20 dual-socket server blades in one 7U enclosure, TwinBlade(TM) offers 0.35U density per node, 1,440 processing cores per 42U rack, and Mellanox 40 Gbps QDR InfiniBand switches. Thermal and cooling systems, combined with 94% power supply efficiency, optimize performance-per-watt. This SBI-7226T-T2 blade-based server system is suited for high-performance computing (HPC) applications.

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Touchscreen LCD Monitors work with Extron Annotator.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:59 -0500

Ranging in size from 6.4-52 in., touchscreen monitors come in desktop/wall-mount (Orion), panel-mount/flush-mount (Eclipse), and open-frame (Sola) styles. Each connects with annotator via USB or serial connection. Widescreen (16:9) and standard (4:3) formats are available. Orion and Eclipse enable operation and control of any computer, while Sola helps AV professionals create custom touch systems.

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PCIe 2.0 Gen 1 UARTs offer up to 25 Mbps serial data rate.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:59 -0500

Featuring PCIe 2.0 Gen 1-compliant bus interface, XR17V352/354/358 are 2-, 4-, and 8-channel UARTs, respectively, that support FIFO sizes up to 256 bytes. Single-chip endpoint solution eliminates requirement for external PCIe-PCI bridge devices. It integrates on-chip PCIe PHY and PCIe digital controller as well as RS-485 half duplex direction control with programmable turn around delay; infrared (IrDA 1.1) data encoder/decoder; and fractional baud rate generator.

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Single Board Computer uses Intel N270 1.6GHz processor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:18 -0500

With form factor of 5.25 in., Intel® Atom(TM) based high performance, low power, fanless, ALUDRA single board computer suits applications within energy, medical, transportation and industrial automation industries. It is available with pre-installed ready-to-run embedded operating systems including Windows XP Embedded and Fedora Linux, and offers PC/104, PC/104+ and PCIe expandability for 3G and Wi-Fi. Product delivers full Intel x86 compatibility.

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Automation Appliances connect plant-floor data to enterprise.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:14 -0500

Installed in Rockwell Automation controller or used as standalone module, eATM Appliances enable connection of plant floor data with enterprise and plant-wide computer systems via JMS connection technologies in addition to traditional databases. Units are available with adapters that connect to specific business systems and controllers, such as IBM WAS JMS, Red Hat JBoss JMS, JBoss Community JMS, and IBM WMQ. Database Adapters are available for DB2, MS SQL, My SQL, and Oracle.

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Code Operated Switch Device uses solid-state switches.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:13 -0500

Model 7288SS DB25, 4-port Code Operated Switch allows sharing of one device among 4 separate devices on ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. Network switch maintains last set position on power loss and returns to position upon restoration of power. Unit is controlled using remote commands via data stream of common port to switch it and change lock state. Pins 1-8 and 20 of DB25 interfaces are switched and all DB25 ports function as DCE ports.

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Embedded Application Servers suit DAQ applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:46 -0500

Standing 1.7 in. tall, Octavio-HLV and Octavio-ATHM are based on PC/104-expandable Helios and Athena II single board computers, respectively. Fanless units support 256 MB soldered DRAM, VGA monitor, and 10/100Base-T Ethernet. Optional data acquisition subsystem provides 16 16-bit A/D channels with up to 100 kHz data conversion rate, 512 or 2,048 sample FIFO, and auto-calibration. Operating over -40 to +85°C temperatures, systems have rugged enclosure that eliminates most internal cables.

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Interconnect System targets high-density applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:43 -0500

Designed to meet 10 Gbps data rates, QSFP+ Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus Solution combines EMI shielding cage, passive cable assembly, active cable assembly, optical MTP cable assembly, optical loopback, and 38-circuit SMT iPass(TM) host connector. iPass contact design provides 4 balanced differential channels featuring isolation and up to 250 cycles. Optical cables are constructed with 12-fiber 3.00 mm round cable for data center interconnect applications.

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Synchro/Resolver Interface Boards feature multiple operating modes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:41 -0500

Suitable for rotational position or motion applications, DNx-AI-255 boards are available for use with PowerDNA Cubes and for rack-mounting in PowerDNR RACKtangle or HalfRACK chassis. Each board has 2 fully isolated, synchro/resolver channels with independent ADCs, and each channel offers 16-bit resolution, ±2.6 arc-min accuracy, and scan rates to 4,000 Hz. On per channel basis, product can operate as synchro/resolver input interface or as simulation output device.

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Interface IC offers one connection for charging, audio, data.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:40 -0500

Conserving board space by eliminating need for multiple connections, MC34825 Mini USB Interface IC helps create smaller consumer products by offering single mini USB connector for external accessories such as chargers, headsets, microphones, and audio/data connections. Analog IC also lowers power consumption and extends battery life by supporting all-passive audio accessories, and intelligent switching is used to automatically identify up to 32 different accessory types.

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