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PCI Board supports single-ended/differential analog inputs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:30:15 -0500

Featuring 100 kS/sec, 12-bit 32 channel isolated analog input, PCI-104 module PCM-3813I offers 2,500 Vdc isolation protection and software programmable gain on each analog input channel. Compact unit can be applied in embedded systems, or stacked on other PC/104 modules for function extension. Card supports ActiveDAQ Pro, LabView, and WaveScan, as well as Windows® XP and CE 5.0/6.0 drivers.

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PC/104 Boards feature 4, 6, or 8-channels of encoder inputs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:41:33 -0500

Available with 3 differential channels per encoder, including dual axis and index, 104-QUAD-8 Series of PC/104 boards suit applications in embedded motion control and instrumentation. Features included are resettable fused +5 Vdc available per channel, input ranges between ±25 V and ±7 V common mode, clock rate of 4.3 MHz with digital filtering, and 24-bit dual axis quadrature counter LS7266R1. Boards are programmable for counting, speed, and direction.

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PC-104 Card acts as LVDT/RVDT-to-digital converter.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:42:30 -0500

DSP-based 73LD4 includes 6 independent, isolated, programmable LVDT/RVDT tracking converter measurement channels, each featuring 16-bit resolution, 0.025% FS accuracy, 150 strokes/sec max tracking rate, digital velocity output, incremental encoder outputs, and wrap-around self-test. Operating over 360 Hz to 10 KHz range, each unit also has 2-28 Vrms auto-ranging input, 16 programmable TTL DIO channels, and latch feature for simultaneous channel measurement.

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PC/104-Plus Card targets ARINC 429 and 717 applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:06:54 -0500

Offering up to 16 ARINC 429 channels and 4 ARINC 717 channels on PC/104-Plus platform, Model PM429-2 features universal API library, which allows developers to program software on Ethernet or PCI card and import it to PM429-2. Card provides IRIG timer and 16 I/O avionics discrete I/O signals, which can be used as general-purpose I/O or as trigger inputs and sync outputs for protocol functions. Discrete output circuits can sink up to 200 mA and withstand up to 35 Vdc applied to pin.

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Analog Output Module suits embedded computing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:36:53 -0500

With 16-channels of 12-bit analog output and 24 digital I/O lines, VCM-DAS-3 PC/104 helps add I/O functionality in single board embedded computing applications. RoHS-compliant unit operates over -40 to +85°C extended temperature range. It features software programmable output ranges, software calibration, ability to reset to zero scale on power-up, read back of DAC and SPAN codes, and latching 2 mm headers. Supporting both unipolar and bipolar operations, unit comes with legacy features.

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PC/104-Plus Card includes Ethernet switch.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:31:09 -0500

Combining 100BaseT Ethernet MAC with 8-port switch, stackable Model 4I71 enables connection of multiple embedded system cards without power or mechanical problems. Ethernet ports support auto-negotiation, allowing connections with half and full duplex, 10 and 100 BaseT devices plus auto MDX, eliminating need for crossover cables. Switch has sufficient bandwidth to support full duplex wire speed connections on all ports.

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PC/104+ Adapter Board supports CardBus and PC cards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:47:02 -0500

Able to support 2 Type I or Type II 32-bit PC cards or one Type III, model 335 allows for expansion of additional functions such as 10/100/1000 Mbps wireless Ethernet adapters, biometric/Bluetooth/memory/ISDN/GPS cards, and rotating hard drives. Other applicable functionality expansion options include CD-ROM/cell phone/docking station/parallel port interfaces, Ethernet LAN/SCSI adapters, and IR WLAN Adapters as well as Modem/Ethernet combination cards, smartcard readers, and VGA.

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PC/104-Plus Platform incorporates power-saving feature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:50:51 -0500

Suited for systems that do not need to be instantly responsive at all times, Puma utilizes Suspend-to-RAM (STR) function of General Software's Embedded BIOS® 2000 that allows system to wake up and resume processing in seconds. STR mode lets most Puma circuitry be turned off while OS and application information is stored in RAM. Board consumes under 1 W of power in STR mode, which can be enabled or disabled at will.

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Analog I/O Board features autocalibration technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 28 Mar 2005 07:32:38 -0500

Without requiring user intervention or software, DMM-32X-AT analog I/O PC/104 module has all intelligence and control necessary for calibration process on board. This enables board to calibrate itself in response to user-programmable delta in ambient temperature. Built-in RS-232/485 serial port and on-board microcontroller are provided for remote communications, enabling device to be used standalone, without CPU.

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PC/104 Analog Cards are suited for various applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 26 Oct 2004 07:45:17 -0500

Available in 4 models for use in industry, transportation, COTS, and medical applications, cards embrace I/O options requiring analog I/O, digital I/O, and timing and pacing functionality. Conversion rates range from 100-500 K samples/sec with resolutions of 12- and 16-bits, and inputs can be configured for 16/32 single-ended or 8/16 differential lines. Features include programmable gain inputs, FIFO memories, and digital zero and span adjustments.

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PC/104 Card provides 8 counters.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Jul 2004 07:38:30 -0500

Using FPGA chip for all counting and I/O, stackable Model 4I36 has 32-bit up/down counters with quadrature count inputs and per channel index inputs. It has selectable TTL and RS-422 levels on quadrature and index inputs. Able to count in normal quadrature mode or up/down mode, product employs digital filtering on encoder inputs. Max count rate with TTL and RS-422 inputs is 4 and 10 million counts/sec, respectively.

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PC/104-Plus Module incorporates PowerPC.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Jul 2004 07:37:06 -0500

Series PP01 SBC, with temperature range of -40 to +85°C, suits industrial automation and control applications in harsh environments. Freescale Semiconductor's MPC5200 microprocessor, with 384 MHz frequency, provides 760 MIPS and consumes less than 850 mW. Microprocessor includes built-in telematics communications unit as well as floating point unit, memory management unit, DRAM controller, and BestComm/DMA I/O controller that drives industrial I/O interfaces supported by device.

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Analog Input Card offers 30 MS/s sampling rate.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 08 Apr 2004 07:38:23 -0500

High-speed, Model PCI-1714 streams continuous data from analog samples to host memory. Simultaneous sampling is provided on all 4 input channels through dedicated A/D converters. Trigger modes include software triggering, internal and external pacer triggering, post trigger acquisition, delay trigger acquisition, and pre-trigger acquisition. Card includes software for auto calibration, so no variable resistor trimming is necessary.

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PC-104 Board features optically isolated I/O.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 09 Mar 2004 10:03:04 -0500

Model 104-IDIO-16 is a 32-channel PC-104 utility board featuring 16 optically isolated input and 16 optically isolated solid-state outputs. Non-polarized inputs may be driven by dc sources of 3â�"31 V or ac sources at frequencies of 40 Hz to 10 KHz. Models are available with or without input change-of-state detection. Input channels have 34-pin IDC-type header. Outputs drive up to 1 A each and are available via 50-pin IDC-type header.

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PC104 Cards suit military/defense/aerospace applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 15 Dec 2003 07:50:53 -0500

Cool Space Runner II(TM) provides Pentium Class CPU power to embedded PC applications requiring durability, low power consumption (5.5 W), and fanless operation. Features include -40 to +85°C operating range, 128 Mbyte SDRAM soldered directly to PCB, and polyimide material in inner layers. Available with up to 512 MB SDRAM, it incorporates Mobile Intel Celeron, Ultra Low Voltage Pentium technology core and VIA TwisterT chipset with Savage4 graphics accelerator.

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PC/104 Module offers digital and analog I/O.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 07 Jul 2003 07:45:04 -0500

Designed with Maxim MAX197 successive approximation-type A/D chip, AIO-104+8 provides 8 single-ended, 12-bit inputs. Unit also includes two 12-bit D/A output channels and 16 TTL digital I/O bits, which can be individually programmed as input or output. Suited for PC/104-based data acquisition/control and test/measurement applications, unit's A/D inputs are software selectable for 0â�"5, 0â�"10, ±5, and ±10 V ranges. Inputs feature 5 MHz bandwidth track/hold and 100 Kbps throughput rate.

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PC/104 Card is Navigator®-based

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 01 Jul 2003 07:39:41 -0500

Navigator®-PC/104, offered in 1â�", 2-, and 4-axis versions, is suited for DC brushed, brushless DC, and step motors. Designed in surface mount CMOS technology, product provides dedicated motion control features such as trajectory generation, servo loop closure, quadrature signal input, motor output signal generation, trace, and on-the-fly changes. Unit offers servo loop rate of 100 µsec/axis with 5.0 Mcount/sec quadrature encoder input rate.

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PC-104 Boards operate over -40 to +85°C temperature range.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Jun 2003 08:13:51 -0500

Models 104-COM-8S (8-port) and 104-COM-4S (4-port) asynchronous, serial communication boards support RS-485 and RS-422 communications. Ports are accessed via 50-pin IDC type right angle connectors. Auto-RTS feature enables half-duplex RS-485 communications in Windows-based applications. Type 16550 UARTS are used, and type 16850 UARTS, with 128 bytes of transmit and receive FIFO, are optional. On-board crystal oscillator permits baud rate capability up to 921.6 K.

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PC/104 Board provides 7 high-speed I/O ports.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Jun 2003 07:39:18 -0500

Supported by Linux and MS Windows variants, ZXE-UFE/104P provides four 480 Mbps USB 2.0 port, 2 IEEE 1394 Firewire port, and one 10/100 Fast Ethernet port. Board plugs into PC/104+ CPU card, consumes 2.5 W of power, and seamlessly interfaces with standard PCI bus with plug-and-play functionality. Suited for applications that have several optional peripheral devices, product allows OEMs to add different peripherals at final assembly or as add-ons in field.

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I/O Cards suit PC/104 bus applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 May 2003 10:26:15 -0500

High-speed, 16-bit, DSP-based A-D cards, Models 4A24-2 and 4A24-5, are 200 and 500 KHz, respectively. Cards feature EEPROM calibration storage and digital zero and span calibration that eliminates need for potentiometers. Choice of 16 single-ended or 8 differential inputs are provided via input multiplexer. Features include input channel scan sequence, averaging option, raw/calibrated data choice, and autozero option.

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