ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom -

Programmable Encoders can satisfy specific requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:39:36 -0500

Respectively offering 18- and 30-bit resolution at speeds to 9,000 rpm, AFS60 (singleturn) and AFM60 (multiturn) absolute encoders can be configured via PC or laptop in seconds without external voltage supply. Resolution, zero point or offset, and counting direction can be freely selected. Design also allows 30 mm distance between bearings, decreasing vibration and increasing bearing life. Coupled with Nickel code disc, encoders can determine position, angle, speed, or acceleration.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Absolute Encoders

Digital I/O Board features change of state detection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Model PCIe-DIO-48S features 48 channel high-current TTL digital I/O lines and change of state detection and interrupt capabilities to relieve software from polling routines. Each I/O line is buffered and capable of sourcing 32 mA or sinking 64 mA. Connections to card are made via two industry standard, 50-pin headers. Each header has three 8-bit I/O ports, each configurable as inputs or outputs. Included software contains sample programs and source code in VB, Delphi, and Visual C++ for Windows.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: I/O Boards | Digital I/O Modules

I/O System features switchable inputs and outputs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:07 -0500

Moisture- and dust-resistant, IP67-rated EP2338 EtherCAT® Box features 8 channels that can be used as inputs or outputs. Filter constant of inputs is 10 µs, while outputs, handling load currents up to 0.5 A, are short-circuit-proof and protected against inverse polarity. If channel is used as output, input is read back in parallel and can additionally be used for short-circuit analysis. Pre-assembled cables facilitate EtherCAT and signal wiring while preventing wiring faults.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments
Computer Hardware and Peripherals

Search for suppliers of: I/O Modules | Fieldbus I/O Devices | Ethernet I/O Devices

Fieldbus Interface aids remote oil/gas and water applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:44 -0500

FOUNDATION(TM) Fieldbus Interface allows ControlWave® RTUs and ROC800-Series Remote Operations Controllers to access multiple variables over single pair of wires in point-to-point or multi-drop configuration. Efficiency is increased in oil/gas and water/wastewater applications through accuracy of digitally retrieved process data and diagnostic information provided to decision makers. Included software, Field Interface Configurator, facilitates setup and commissioning.

This story is related to the following:
Computer Hardware and Peripherals
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Interface Modules

Frequency Converter IC suits space-constrained applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:39 -0500

Consisting of input AGC amplifier, mixer, and video/AGC amplifier, CMOS-based Model RFFC0085 is designed for use as out-of-band receive circuit tuner in cable industry and SATCOM-DBS set-top boxes, DOCSIS® set-top gateways, OpenCable Application Platform CableCards, Tru2Way(TM) products, and CableCard-equipped HDTVs. Housed in 3 x 3 mm QFN-16 package, device operates from +3.3 Vdc with low signal distortion.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments
Electronic Components and Devices

Search for suppliers of: Frequency Converters | Integrated Circuits (IC)

Audio DAC extends playback time in portable devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:26 -0500

WM8910 features SmartDAC(TM) technology, a low power DAC capacitor switching architecture that enables DAC to headphone power consumption of less than 4.5 mW. SilentSwitch(TM) technology provides pop and click suppression capability by incorporating clamp and sequencer circuitry, while Class W amplifier technology tracks actual music signal level and uses adaptive dual drive charge pump to optimize power dissipation, eliminating need for large DC blocking headphone capacitors.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Digital Signal Converters | Digital-to-Analog Converters

Signal Conditioner offers LAN-based LXI Class A connectivity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:18 -0500

Complementing EX1000 data acquisition instruments, EX10SC Modular Signal Conditioning platform provides industrial-grade 1,500 Vrms isolation and 240 Vac input protection across broad range of transducers and input types. System enables integration of thermocouple, RTD, thermistor, strain gauge, pressure, voltage, and frequency inputs into EX1000A, EX1016A, and EX1032A data stream. Input channels can be configured individually by matching signal characteristics with signal conditioning module.

This story is related to the following:
Electronic Components and Devices
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Signal Conditioners | Data Acquisition Systems

Remote Charge Converter is radiation tested to 1.0 Mrads.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:38 -0500

With rugged 2-wire (IEPE) single ended design, Model 2771C-XX operates from 4-20 mA of constant current power. Unit offers broadband noise range down to 5 µ Vrms, with frequency response of 0.4-50 kHz, and can withstand shock loads of up to 100 g peak. Available in 3 different fixed gains of 0.1, 1.0 and 10 mV/pC, model supports TEDS as per IEEE P1451.4 for smart sensor and larger channel count applications.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments
Electrical Equipment and Systems Sponsored by: Globtek Inc. - Your Power Partner...For Over 20 Years!

Search for suppliers of: Low Noise Converters | Power Converters | Signal Converters

Downconverting Mixers target 3G, 4G wireless basestations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:31 -0500

Covering 700 MHz to 4 GHz frequency range, LTC554x family of 4 downconverting mixers offer IIP3 of 26 dBm, noise figures of 9-10 dB, and conversion gain of 8 dB. They operate on 3.3 V supply, drawing supply current of 200 mA, and include power-down feature with turn-on and turn-off time of 2 and 3 µs, respectively. Units integrate IF amplifier, LO buffer, LO switch, and RF balun transformers. Identical pinouts let designers share board layouts across multiple platforms.

This story is related to the following:
Electronic Components and Devices
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Linear Circuits | Down Converters | Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits

Multifunction USB DAQ Module is suited for testing/lab use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:27 -0500

Intended for those seeking basic functionality, USB-4702 has no casing and provides analog I/O, DIO, and counter functions for range of uses. This 8-channel, 12-bit, 10 kS/s multifunction USB DAQ module includes WaveScan device manager and data logging tool, which offers library examples such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Visual C#, Visual Basic, .NET, Borland C++ builder, Delphi, and LabView. It is intended for testing, lab, student, or training use.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Data Acquisition Boards

Motion Sensing IC meets automotive safety requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:27 -0500

Operating from 3.3 or 5 V supply up to 150°C, dual die AS5245 targets safety-critical automotive applications such as pedals, transmission, and steering wheels. Fail-safe magnetic rotary encoder IC delivers on-chip diagnostics and phase matching capabilities. Digital angle data is provided as serial interface or PWM signal, and incremental quadrature output mode with interpolation algorithm can be enabled and permanently programmed with 10- or 12-bit resolution.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Motion Sensors | Rotary Encoders

Advanced Mezzanine Card targets data processing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:23 -0500

Based on Xilinx Virtex-5 LX110T FPGA, single-width full-size Model AMC-V5F-10G is intended for wireless broadband and other demanding processing and optical data interfacing applications. Full Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure allows for system expansion, and additional optical data interfacing is enabled by dual SFP interfaces from FPGA. High-bandwidth connection to other AMC modules is provided by optional Serial RapidIO or PCIe links from FPGA to the AMC backplane.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments
Computer Hardware and Peripherals

Search for suppliers of: I/O Boards | Interface Boards

Expansion Board supports 3.5 in. LCD panel on mobile devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:03 -0500

Palo35 expansion board, part of Overo(TM) computer-on-module series, allows engineers to add 3.5 in. LG LCD with resistive touchscreen overlay at 16 bpp through 60-pin FPC connector. Board features USB Host, USB OTG, audio in/out, and 40-pin unpopulated standard header for PWM, I<sup>2</sup>C, SPI, A/D, processor control, GPIO, and analog signals. It also includes cell battery backup and accelerometer.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments
Computer Hardware and Peripherals

Search for suppliers of: I/O Boards | Computer Boards | Single Board Computers

ADC provides 12-bit resolution and 1 GSPS sample rate.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:01 -0500

Model ADS5400 offers signal-to-noise ratio of 59 dBFS and spurious-free dynamic range of 75 dBc in 1st Nyquist. It also has 58 dBFS SNR and 70 dBc SFDR performance for intermediate frequencies beyond 1,000 MHz. Fully buffered analog input isolates onboard sample and holds internal switching to avoid disturbing signal source. Specified over -40 to +85°C temperature range, monolithic converter includes adjustable fine gain, offset, and phase to ease interleaving of 2 or more ADCs.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Analog-to-Digital Converters

Millimeter Wave Converters offer adjustable output power.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:44:56 -0500

With frequency ranges from 60-90 GHz and 75-110 GHz, respectively, R&S ZVA-Z90E and R&S ZVA-Z110E can analyze power-dependent behavior of amplifier and mixers. Compression point can be determined if vector network analyzer is connected. Featuring dynamic range greater than 110 dB, millimeter wave converters allow true differential 4-port measurements up to 110 GHz and are suited for high-frequency research as well as automotive, aerospace, and defense industries.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Signal Converters | Frequency Converters

USB to I2C Dongle has no software driver requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:01 -0500

Enabling users to connect I2C devices via USB port, IOW24-DG operates at 100 kHz and allows of up to 750 bytes/sec throughput. Handshaking via clock stretching is supported, along with programmable time-out function, to prevent dongle from hanging up due to malfunctioning slave devices. Comprised of assembled PCB, 4-wire cable, and 2-part snap-fit dongle case, product is sized to not block adjacent USB ports and available with 5 and 3.3 V outputs to power small external circuits.

This story is related to the following:
Computer Hardware and Peripherals
Communication Systems and Equipment
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Universal Serial Bus (USB) Adapters | Communication Adapters | Interface Modules

VoIP Interface supports audio conferencing systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:07 -0500

Providing direct connection between Converge Pro audio conferencing systems and VoIP PBX phone systems, Converge® Pro VH20 enables users to transport audio signals across IP networks. VH20 links with any of ClearOne's Converge Pro products to create complete audio conferencing system that can be integrated with Cisco, Avaya, and many other VoIP PBX phone systems for 100% interoperability. Device ensures full security with TLS, AES, and SRTP encryption.

This story is related to the following:
Computer Hardware and Peripherals
Test and Measuring Instruments
Communication Systems and Equipment

Search for suppliers of: Interface Modules | Teleconferencing Equipment

Signal Multiplexer switches up to 576 channels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:37:56 -0500

Designed for scanning multiple points to common bus in either 2- or 4-wire configurations, Model EX1200-3096 supports thermocouple, RTD, and thermistor measurements, and is suited for testing cable harnesses, semiconductors, and PCBs. Switch and measurement operations can be tightly synchronized as part of module's embedded scan list to minimize processor overhead and optimize test throughput. Capacitive discharge relays keep high voltages from disturbing sensitive measurement points.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Switching Multiplexers

SD/HD Encoder is airborne-hardened.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:53:58 -0500

Compliant with Motion Imagery Standards Board requirements for airborne applications, AcuityH264 compresses full-motion video and attaches mission data - telemetry, time of acquisition - gathered by UAVs during military missions. Features for image scaling and cropping of HD video meet needs of constrained, low-bandwidth channels, while slice design enables additional channels of encoding to be added. Also, expansion capabilities allow on-board storage of mezzanine-quality video.

This story is related to the following:
Communication Systems and Equipment
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Video Encoders | Encoders

Optical Encoder includes programmable interpolation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:36 -0500

Suited for precision manufacturing, inspection, metrology, and medical equipment, miniature Mercury II(TM) 5000 offers optimal short-range accuracy up to ±20 nm, ensuring smooth velocity control. Resolution is programmable and ranges from 5 µm to 1.2 nm, linear. Providing up to 5 m/sec at 0.1 µm resolution and max speed of 10 m/s, A-quad-B output supports high speed applications. Rotational tolerance about Z axis is ±2° and ride height tolerance is ±0.15 mm.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Optics and Photonics

Search for suppliers of: Linear Encoders | Miniature Encoders | Optical Encoders