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Analog Output Expander stops ground loops, phase errors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:40:57 -0500

Four-channel analog output expansion board, MSXB 075, provides channel-to-channel and channel-to-PC isolation to eliminate ground loops and lets application update all channels simultaneously, even when on separate boards, to eliminate phase errors. Able to connect to DAP boards controlled by Windows applications, product also fits directly into DAPserver to form network-ready, isolated package. Outputs connect through DB37 male connector.

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IEPE Signal Conditioning Board features 4 channels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:38:38 -0500

Intended for OEM applications, Model 4007 4-channel IEPE signal conditioning board features 2 outputs labeled AC and DC for each channel. Each channel is equipped with variable low pass filter of 3 and 10 kHz, and channel 1 features logical output for fault detection. Requiring 20-36 Vdc, unit needs only one constant voltage supply for all 4 channels. With PCB-based physical configuration, it measures 5 x 4 in. with 4 standoffs each 0.5 in. high.

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Sample Rate Converter is suited for audio applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:38:36 -0500

Capable of changing sample rate in speech and audio signals, Sample Rate Converter (SRC) supports all standard rates from 6-96 kHz. Compatible with most audio-speech codecs, it features high sound quality, support for dual-channel signals, and full fixed point implementation. Targeting professional audio applications, such as audio-media players and streaming digital radio, unit can be easily integrated with target applications.

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Radio Card targets OEM portable device applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:38:10 -0500

Providing 5 GHz, 802.11a/b/g capabilities in SDIO card form factor, Model SX-SDWAG includes diversity antenna connectors and supports extended temperature range of -40 to +70°C. Measuring 0.94 x 1.68 x 0.08 in., card is designed for WLAN applications that require low power consumption including battery-operated portable devices in medical, weights and measures, and transportation industries.

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Encoder Module is suitable for brushless DC Motors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:29:04 -0500

Designed to reduce overall motor sizes, Model AEDT-9340 provides advanced motion control detection in robotic devices and machine tools. High temperature, 6 channel encoder module includes lensed LED source and detector IC enclosed in small plastic package. Optical incremental encoder is TTL compatible and RoHS compliant. It has integrated commutation output channels U, V, and W as well as 2 channel quadrature outputs A and B and third channel index output.

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DWDM Network Platform is able to serve from metro to core.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:49:09 -0500

With multi-service and multi-reach feature set, hiT 7300 supports all reaches and transmission speeds in metro, regional, long-haul, and ultra-long haul applications on single platform. Unit has transponder cards that support traditional SONET/SDH, Ethernet, and SAN services at different speeds. Including amplifier options and end-to-end management support for all equipment configurations, it is also available in flatpack form factor suitable as CPE for tight space requirements.

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Bus Terminal controls speed of single-phase AC motor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:38:35 -0500

Suitable for drives with quadratic load characteristics such as fans and pumps, Model KL2791 Bus Terminal I/O system enables direct connection of small, 1 A, single-phase motors rated 120 V, 60 Hz, in order to achieve setting range for flow rate from 10-100%. Set value for motor speed is specified by 16-bit value, and motor is switched on and off with mains synchronous pattern. Compact speed controller comes in standard bus terminal housing with width of 12 mm.

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Analog Input Board connects I/O module, vibration sensors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:38:22 -0500

Model DNA-AI-211 directly connects PowerDNA Cube Ethernet-based I/O platform to 2-wire vibration sensors and provides software and LED annunciation of open/shorted sensors. Along with 4 fully isolated, IEPE/ICP® accelerometer/vibration sensor channels, it offers 24-bit resolution with 109 dB SNR. Digital anti-aliasing filtering (100 dB) is provided by analog and digital FIR filters, which allow low passband ripple (±0.005 dB), steep falloff, and low stop band floor (-100 dB).

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Wireless Development Kits meet Bluetooth and 915 MHz needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:32:46 -0500

Including ARF54 UART TTL wireless module, ARF32/ARF52 Class 2/Class 1 Bluetooth® modules, and USB DeviceExaminer Software, Adeunis DemoKits allow users to add wireless capabilities to product designs. ARF54 comes with microprocessor, dedicated firmware, and integrated antenna for bidirectional digital connection for 300, 1,500, and 6,000 m range. Bluetooth® v2.0 compliant ARF32/ARF52 modules suit geo-location, payment terminals, and PDA/laptop/GSM connections.

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ADC can handle demanding applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:47 -0500

Designed for software-defined radio, diagnostic imaging, and radar/signals intelligence, Model ICS-1650 high-speed ADC features four 12-bit analog input channels with simultaneous sampling at up to 250 MHz. It has 4-lane PCI Express interface that provides up to 1.25 GB/sec net payload data rate, enabling continuous data acquisition at sample rates exceeding 200 MHz on all 4 channels. Unit comes with user-programmable Xilinx® Virtex(TM)-5 FPGA and 16 MB of QDR II SRAM memory.

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All-In-One Converter facilitates transition to digital TV.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:37 -0500

Offered in 1-RU chassis, IRP-3910 Integrated Receiver Processor combines multi-channel professional decoder, processor, and down-converter to aid transition from analog to ATSC digital television broadcast for cable operators. Unit provides up to 4 channels of HD decoding along with dynamic aspect ratio conversion. In addition to professional decoding capabilities, multiplexing core enables grooming and PSIP aggregation of multiple HD/SD programs for digital content distribution.

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FTTN DSLAMs maximize VDSL2 performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:36 -0500

Available with 24-192 ports, Total Access 1100 Series FTTN (Fiber to the Node) DSLAMs (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexers) allow service providers to realize ultra-broadband speeds over existing copper infrastructure. Products eliminate need for cabinet enclosures, heat exchangers, and site construction. This economically secures broadband connection to home and enables delivery of video, voice, and data services while reducing loop lengths.

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Digital/Mixed-Signal Buck Controller suits Intel processors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:35 -0500

Supporting Intel VR11.x designs that deliver up to 150 A, CHL8100 digital mixed-signal, multiphase, synchronous buck controller can be used with CHL8500 high-frequency dual MOSFET gate driver. Designers can digitally configure switching frequency of each phase from 200 kHz up to 1 MHz. Power Designer GUI can be used to access, set, modify, and monitor parameters, which are stored in embedded nonvolatile memory. Controller uses current balancing algorithm for thermal management.

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Signal Conditioner features 3-way signal isolation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:37:25 -0500

Available as linear or square root extraction type, Model DR900 is customizable universal signal conditioning module that has over 100 input and output analog conversion combinations. It is factory precalibrated for all input and output ranges, and factory or custom field scaling is available by mode switch change. Suited for chemical, petrochemical, and water industries, CE compliant, space-saving product is DIN rail mounted.

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Mobile Computers are suited for indoor or outdoor use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:36:15 -0500

Along with full QWERTY keyboard and voice-recognition technology, MX3Plus and VX3Plus incorporate active-matrix displays (½ VGA horizontal LCDs) with 350 nit brightness for indoor viewing or transflective technology for direct sunlight readability. Handheld data collection computer (MX3Plus) offers multiple scanning options and can be mounted on forklift in powered cradle. Fixed wireless vehicle-mount computer (VX3Plus) attaches to vehicles via RAM Mount(TM) mounting system.

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IO Modules are based on multicore packet processors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:36:11 -0500

Optimized for layer 4-7 data and security processing, AM42xx series AdvancedMC Intelligent IO modules are designed with Cavium Networks' OCTEON Plus CN56xx packet processors featuring 12, 64-bit MIPS cores rated up to 14.4 Billion MIPS64 instructions per second. While AM4204 has 4x 1 GbE ports in front and software-configurable Interfaces on Fabric side (PCIe, 4x 1 GbE or XAUI), AM4220 offers 2x 10 GbE in front and PCIe on fabric side. Both are RoHS compliant.

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Encapsulated Signal Conditioner suits rugged environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:37:26 -0500

Suited for load cells and transducers utilizing full bridge strain gage configuration, Model 433 contains precision instrumentation amplifier with isolated, filtered output and regulated, adjustable output bridge excitation source. Self-contained, AC-powered unit provides isolated 4-20 or 0-20 mA output capable of driving 1,000 ohm loop. Gain amplifier can accept FS live load signals as low as 5 mV and provide 16 mA output span. Excitation supply can drive four 350 ohm load cells.

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PXI DAQ Modules are multi-functional.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:44:07 -0500

P216/210/206/205 are multi-function PXI modules that provide 4 differential analog input channels, 14/16-bit A/D resolution, and up to 2 MS/sec simultaneous sampling. They also offer 2 analog output channels with waveform generation capabilities to meet wide range of application requirements.

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Signal Conditioners aid in automotive component testing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:36:59 -0500

Offered with selectable filters or isolated grounds, rack-mount models suit applications where case ground piezoelectric sensors are used and could cause ground-loop noise. Model 483C30 offers 8 channels with true galvanic isolation of each input to output, x0.1-x200 incremental gain, 4-order 10 kHz low pass filter, and Ethernet interface. Model 481A03 has 16 channels of ICP® inputs with programmable 8-order elliptical low pass filters, x0.0025-x200 incremental gain, and RS-232 interface.

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Muxponder-on-a-Chip targets OTN networks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:38:11 -0500

Suited for ROADM/DWDM applications, MXP(TM) devices address metro networking applications by combining Next-Gen SONET/SDH functions of MSPP and OTN functions of transponder to act as muxponder-on-a-chip. This helps Service Providers utilize their WDM wavelengths more efficiently by allowing them to multiplex number of revenue-generating services on single wavelength. Muxponder cards based on MXP family can address all service types, including Ethernet, SONET/SDH, SAN, and Video.

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