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Processor Core is delivered as soft IP core in Verilog RTL.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:16:34 -0500

Combining 16-bit data word with 24-bit address space for large programs up to 16 Mb, XAP5 Processor Core is suited for wide range of applications including ZigBee and Bluetooth wireless networks, sensor networks, and location systems such as GPS and any other embedded ASIC. With small footprint of 18 k gates (1/10th of a square millimeter of 0.13 micron silicon) it delivers 68 Dhrystone MIPS when clocking at 100 MHz on 0.13 micron CMOS process.

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Solid Disk Handwheels come with or without revolving handle.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:29 -0500

Made of aluminum and available in metric and inch sizes, Solid Disk Handwheels feature highly-polished turned rim and matte gray, shot-blasted, satin finish that does not require painting or other surface treatments. They are gravity die-cast with concentric rim that is square to bore. Optional revolving handle is constructed of matte black nylon plastic with zinc-plated steel threaded spindle. Other modifications available include keyways and set screw holes.

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Conduction-Cooled VPX Enclosure has no-tool board changes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:35:07 -0500

Offering COTS modular chassis for VPX/VME/CPCI/CPCIe, ARINC600-ATR enclosures enable accelerated development of rugged conduction-cooled, embedded systems for airborne applications. Products are offered with interchangeable backplane-bus versions, and each slot has its own rear I/O PCB to facilitate definition and testing of custom wiring. This setup can be exchanged with custom rear I/O PCB set. Loaded via front, boards are fixed in place with self-clamping wedge locks.

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AdvancedTCA Chassis is offered in compact horizontal format.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:41:23 -0500

With rugged steel construction, 19 in. rackmount 2nd Gen 5U Horizontal AdvancedTCA Chassis features side-to-side cooling via plug-in fan trays with dual 170 cfm fans with PWM control, and dual 1,200 W ac power supplies. It has 2nd generation shelf manager with bussed or quasi-radial IPMB (Intelligent Platform Management Bus) routing. Five slot, ATCA backplane offers connectors for pluggability, and full mesh, replicated mesh, and dual star topologies that can be implemented on same unit.

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Impeller is optimized for surface aeration applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:41:17 -0500

Suited for higher-RPM wastewater applications in industrial/municipal facilities combating solids, sludge, rag, and increased volume challenges, Talon(TM) provides maximum oxygen transfer rate while achieving efficient mixing and biological nutrient removal. Curved, large-diameter design promotes flow and oxygen transfer with standard aeration efficiency of up to 4.5 lb O2/hp-hr. Product can retrofit to any existing mixer drive and meet any basin requirements via custom design.

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PTFE Over-Molded Diaphragms are optimized for longevity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:46 -0500

Constructed of FDA-Compliant PTFE on wetted side and FDA-Compliant EPDM on air side, over-molded diaphragms accommodate various pumping tasks, including industrial and sanitary applications. Over-molded design promotes wear characteristics and diaphragm life, with no exposed diaphragm plate on fluid side, while resistance to chemicals in pH 0-14 range promotes chemical compatibility. Diaphragms withstand temperatures from 14Â°F to 280Â°F.

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Electric Cylinders feature maximum speed of 13.6 ips.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:39:41 -0500

Designed for commercial and industrial applications requiring opening and closing, tilting and pivoting, lifting and lowering, and positioning, SCD Direct Drive SuperCylinder(TM) Electric Cylinders have maximum capacity of 3,780 lb. Applications include gates, dampers, oven doors, processing tank doors, antennas, orthopedic tables and other medical equipment, ergonomic furniture, and agricultural equipment. Custom designs are also available for special applications.

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Pneumatic Rotary Cylinder has 36 mm through-hole.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:39:36 -0500

Designed to actuate 5C or compatible spring collets whose tapered angle is less than 10Â°, Model JAL636-PL high-speed pneumatic rotary cylinder features less than 8Â°C temperature rising when running at 6,500 rpm to avoid thermal error of spindle system of CNC lathes. Powered by compressed air, compact unit measures 6.38 in. in dia, 5.67 in. in length and weighs 15.8 lb. With embedded elastic springs, it delivers pulling force of 2,057 lb when input air pressure is 100 psi.

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Development Kit helps build embedded processing systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:47:37 -0500

With Embedded Development HW/SW Kit, hardware and software designers can architect, develop, and debug embedded processing systems based on PowerPCÂ® 440 and MicroBlaze(TM) Processors. In addition to Xilinx Platform Studio and ISEÂ® Design Suite design environments, kit includes Virtex-5 FX70T FPGA development board, Model ML507, to accelerate system design; Linux reference designs; library of processing IP cores; and USB JTAG download/debug cable.

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Closures and Stoppers suit biopharmaceutical applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:48 -0500

Manufactured from platinum-cured, injection-molded silicone, which is free of animal-derived ingredients and meets USP Class VI and FDA standards, Container Closures and Stoppers provide smooth finish with gap-free surfaces for true seal. Sterilizable by autoclave or gamma radiation, they resist temperatures from -100 to 400Â°F, as well as cracking, particle migration, and attack from variety of chemicals, and assure aseptic fluid transfer, sealing, filling, and sampling.

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IP Cores add USB functionality to mobile device SoCs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:28 -0500

Featuring low-power, compact, and silicon-saving design, 40 nm USB PHY IP core and USB-certified 1.8 V, 45 nm USB PHY IP core enable developers to integrate USB functionality into SoCs for mobile applications. Programmability allows developers to fine-tune analog parameters of their system for optimal performance results in silicon.

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Transfer Tank Covers are made of heavy-gauge aluminum.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:59 -0500

WEATHER GUARDÂ® transfer tank covers are available in model numbers 351, 353, 359, 361, and 362, corresponding to 1 of 5 available WEATHER GUARD transfer tank models. They are installed by slipping cover onto 50, 75, 90, 100, and 110 gal capacity diesel fuel tanks that include powder coat finish and threaded 2 in. ID filler neck.

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RF Modular Instruments offer flexible wireless measurements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:54:11 -0500

Complemented by NI PXIe-1075 18-slot high-bandwidth chassis, NI PXIe-5663 can perform signal analysis from 10 MHz to 6.6 GHz with up to 50 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth, while NI PXIe-5673 delivers signal generation from 85 MHz to 6.6 GHz and up to 100 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth. Offering operating range of 0-50Â°C, PXI Express chassis has PCI Express lanes routed to every slot providing up to 1 Gb/s per-slot bandwidth and up to 4 Gb/s total system bandwidth.

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LM Guide features lightweight design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:43:32 -0500

Designed with cold drawn hollow rail and aluminum block, Light LM Guide enables high-speed operation. Unit includes hardened steel raceways and THK Caged Technology, which employs synthetic resin cage with patented curvature that cradles each ball and separates it from next one. Spaces between rolling elements retain grease and act as lubrication system for long-term, maintenance-free operation.

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Guide System is engineered for aluminum apron covers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:40:07 -0500

Designed for use of aluminum aprons, non-motorized guide system works in purely mechanical manner. Reversing or winding system allows guiding in 1 or 2 directions, depending on type of apron (Aluflex or GS20). Available space next to or inside machine determines type of apron guide: whether to roll up or reverse, in elliptical or spiral movement, in every orientation. Design accommodates speeds exceeding 328 fpm and acceleration exceeding 1 g while exhibiting minimal wear and tear.

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GPS RF Tuner IP Core is optimized for size, functionality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:42:45 -0500

With standard digital output and die area of 4 mmÂ², CI10084tg supports GNSS systems in L1 band and is also compatible with Galileo. It uses fractional PLL, letting designers leverage crystal frequencies available in host application, while options allow for parameter optimization. This integrated low-noise RF front-end for GPS receivers suits companies developing new GPS devices, adding GPS functionality to other devices, or reducing form factor of next-generation devices.

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Fume Arms come in 1.5, 2.5, and 4.5 m lengths.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:07:45 -0500

Comprising of standard Speedlock components to facilitate quick replacement or addition of parts and assembly, industrial fume arms include built-in valve to allow users to adjust airflow for any application. It also features duct throttle valve, reducing cone, standard and modular ducting Lock Rings, and some Flex ducting. All brackets are external for unimpeded airflow through fume arm. Suited for vapor and fine powders, arms click into normal Eximo ducting ranging from 80-250 mm.

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Controllers, Boards, and Chassis suit industrial control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:07:43 -0500

With up to 2 GHz PentiumÂ® M CPUs, 4 USB ports, and 2 COM ports, PXI CXDC Controller Boards offer vibration resistance, withstand shocks up to 30 g, and operate at temperatures up to 131Â°F. PXIC Series Chassis includes two 3U 8-slot benchtop chassis and portable 3U 14-slot chassis with 15 in. touchscreen LCD. PXI Expansion Boards include 7 multifunction A/D boards with 2-64 channels, 2 multifunction D/A boards with 4 or 8 channels, and 4 DIO boards with 32 or 48 channels.

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Roller Guides target machine tool industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:52:08 -0500

Offered in custom sizes ranging from RA15 to RA65 and equipped with retaining piece, RA Series Roller Guides support factory automation applications, and offer substantial reduction in roller passage vibration to ensure motion accuracy. High performance seals block entry of foreign matter such as wood chips, metal chips, and dust into rolling surface, preventing performance loss. For severe operating environments, rail covers are available that reduce amount of foreign matter.

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Processor Cores are fully synthesizable for flexibility.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:46:50 -0500

As synthesizable version of IBM PowerPC 464 hard core, PowerPC 460S allows SoC designers to select L2 cache size, L1 cache size, and multi-core processor local bus necessary to optimize their design. This 32-bit embedded processor core also supports an optional floating point unit. As synthesizable version of 32-bit embedded IBM PowerPC 405 hard core, PowerPC 405S supports user-definable L1 cache that helps SoC designers optimize performance and area to match application requirements.

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