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Boundary-Scan Controller supports PCIe slot format.

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

DataBlaster JT 37x7/PCIe offers sustained test clock speeds of up to 40 MHz and uses Enhanced Throughput Technology(TM) to support memories with data-bus widths from 1 bit to 64 Kbit. Unit includes 4 synchronized test access ports (TAP) that support multiTAP test targets or gang programming of 4 TAP targets. It features QuadPOD(TM) with high-speed signal conditioning, logic threshold adjustments, and cable delay compensations. Flash image buffer memory is expandable to 128 Mbits.

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Boundary Scan Controller is designed for cabled PCI Express.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:42 -0500

Compliant with PCI Express External Cabling 1.0, SCANBOOSTER/PEC controller supports JTAG/boundary scan tests, VarioTAP® emulation tests, in-system programming for PLD/FPGA, and in-system programming for Flash serial EEPROM devices. System features 2 separate test access ports, with test bus parameters programmed independently for each. It provides 32 voltage-level-programmable, dynamic parallel I/O; 2 ADC/DAC channels; and 3 static I/O. Programmable TCK frequencies up to 16 MHz are allowed.

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Visual Display Boards optimize lean communications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:25 -0500

Available in blue or grey with 4 or 6 information panels, Visual Display Boards help lean manufacturers track key performance indicators, report kaizen results and awards, and notify employees about future audits, kaizen blitzes, and other lean events. Boards can serve as production control boards or production scoreboards and display schedules, 5S duties, and employee assignments. Designed to endure harsh operating environments, boards will not warp, crack, or fade.

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Touchscreen Controller senses up to 10 fingers concurrently.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:38:02 -0500

Based on programmable SoC architecture, TrueTouch(TM) TMA300 series has analog sensing engine that allows tracking of multiple fingers simultaneously with precise x-y locations and without user delays or problems with ghost responses. Solution supports traditional gestures - tap, double-tap, pan, pinch, scroll, rotate - while also providing platform to create custom gestures. Along with 3 mm passive stylus input, solution supports proximity detection for ear/face/palm rejection.

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Transmit/Receive Controller supports HDMI.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:54:03 -0500

Available in process technologies from 90 nm down to 40 nm, DesignWare HDMI(TM) transmitter and receiver digital controllers and PHY IP solution supports high-bandwidth digital content protection. It offers comprehensive set of IP deliverables that help designers embed complex interface into next generation multimedia SoCs. Solution includes optimized analog front end to support longer HDMI cables, configurable RTL, built-in termination resistors, and choice of video and audio interfaces.

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Profibus System offers data rates up to 12 Mbps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:34:35 -0500

Featuring EZ-ZONE® PM and EZ-ZONE RM integrated temperature controllers, PROFIBUS DP facilitates plant design and eliminates hard wiring. System features status LEDs, cycle read/writes up to 135 data points, and acyclic read/write capabilities. With generic station description file editor, users can create customized data exchange packets. Additional features include support for DP-Version 0 and 1 functionalities, 16 or 32 bit formatting, and independent temperature units in °C or °F.

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Network Cable Connectors accept wire sizes up to 14 AWG.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:29:12 -0500

Designed for a variety of Fieldbus and Ethernet network applications, 7/8 in. cable connectors with 2.5 mm terminal cross-section capacity of Series 820 field-attachable connectors are offered with 5 gold-plated contacts in male and female versions with straight and right-angle options. Cables up to 14 mm in dia can be connected to straight versions and up to 12 mm can be connected to right-angle versions. Screw-type terminals are used to attach wires.

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AV Room Controller has fully programmable LCD front panel.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:23:32 -0500

Mounted in wall or podium, Media Presentation Controller(TM) model MPC-050 features built-in 2-Series control system and fits onto standard 3-gang electrical box. LCD has 4 soft and 7 hard key buttons with LED feedback, programmable for controlling system functions. In addition to several connectivity interfaces, there are also 16 programmable buttons, customizable backlit labeling, volume control knob, 17 control ports, and wireless remote capability.

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Display Controller Boards suit medical imaging.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:23:23 -0500

Designed specifically for diagnostic and review stations, eXtended function RAD LPX Series features fanless design and low-profile PCBs with bracket change to fit into small form factor or ATX-style workstation PCs. Boards include 256 MB high-speed memory for image caching and acceleration as well as dual-output, color and/or grayscale support for analog or single link digital displays. RAD PCI for 32/64-bit and -X slots allows upgrade for PCI system users.

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Controller Board adds interactive feature to HD player.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:27:33 -0500

Designed for MP-1080A HD player, Model MP-RB1080 adds user-controlled, interactive push button option to signage and kiosk solutions. Relay board accessory uses RJ10 connector, allowing system design to offer dynamic interface as opposed to passive signage. Measuring 2.06 x 2.56 x 0.62 in., board features max operating voltage of 5.5 V and baud rate of 4,800 bits/sec. It offers option of hardware or ribbon cable for integrating keypad, actuators, push buttons, and/or input keys.

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CNC handles variety of metal cutting needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:28:20 -0500

EDGE Pro supports both oxyfuel and conventional plasma cutting systems. It comes pre-installed with Phoenix® software, including CutPro(TM) Wizard to simplify learning and operation of entire cutting system. Unit includes both analog and SERCOS motion control connectivity, touch screen display, and integrated operator's console and it is suitable for wide range of applications-from basic cutting jobs to most complex.

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Programmable Motion Card features Ethernet connectivity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:33:49 -0500

Prodigy/CME PCI card enables machine designers to download and run motion programs directly on card. Supporting multiple motor types, it provides selectable profile modes including S-curve, trapezoidal, velocity contouring, and electronic gearing. Unit includes servo loop compensation as well as C-Motion® source code library of motion commands that stores/runs downloaded motion control code on card. Card is available in 1, 2, 3, and 4 axis versions with user selectable motor type.

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Serial Communications Controller features low-voltage design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:33:07 -0500

Featuring baud rate generators, digital PLLs, and crystal oscillators to minimize external logic, Zilog Z8523L 3.3 Volt Enhanced SCC can support multiple channel and multiple protocols that interface to 8/16 bit addressable non-multiplexed address/data buses. Unit handles asynchronous formats, synchronous byte-oriented protocols, and synchronous bit-oriented protocols. It can generate and check CRC codes in any synchronous mode and can be programmed to check data integrity in various modes.

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Watchdog Timer Board protects against system failures.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:33:07 -0500

Model P104-WDG-CSMA, PC/104-Plus board can monitor operation of application program/OS and initiates system reset in case of lockup. Also able to monitor and control various system hardware parameters, it features optically isolated input, 2 isolated digital outputs, 2 nonisolated digital outputs, 2 A/D inputs, and security light sensor. Incorporated software, compatible with DOS/Linux/Windows, has programs and source code in C, Visual Basic, Delphi, and Visual C++.

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Loading Dock Controllers use touch-based interface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:29:09 -0500

Blue Genius(TM) Touch Control Panels feature smart-touch keypad with multilingual visual display that promotes safety and efficiency at loading docks. Workers can manage all connected loading dock equipment - levelers, vehicle restraints, doors, communications lights, safety accessories - from one panel and make sure each piece of equipment is in proper position before others are activated. MPU-based solutions integrate network communications bus and provide programmable menu options.

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Starter Kit helps design AdvancedMC products.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:37:39 -0500

Based on Renesas H8S/2472 microcontroller, Module Management Controller Board Management Reference Starter Kit provides solution for mandatory management controllers used in AdvancedMC(TM) modules, both for AdvancedTCA® carriers and MicroTCA® shelves. Kit includes bench top management controller development board, full source code in C for MMC firmware, documentation, and production license that grants rights needed to design and bring to market AdvancedMC products.

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LCD Controller comes with integrated touchscreen control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:29:50 -0500

Utilizing ATMEGA32 microcontroller and 4M bit AT45DB041B flash, TC405/851 controller board supports Optrex F-51405, F-51851 Series 240 x 64 STN monochrome graphic LCDs with 5.2 in. diagonal viewing area for characters/graphics display. Other features included are RS-232 communication interface with 9 programmable baud rates, 4 Mb flash memory, analog or 6 x 3 keypad w/flip option, AVRISP interface, animation, buzzer, 4 integrated fonts, and multiple display modes: normal, reverse, and mixed.

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PXI Controller optimizes test and measurement applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:28:57 -0500

Featuring 3U form factor, Model PXI-8110 is equipped with 2.26 GHz Q9100 Intel® Core(TM)2 Quad processor, up to 4 GB 800 MHz DDR2 RAM, and 7,200 rpm drive. Embedded controller can process up to 215,000 1K Fast Fourier Transforms/sec. It is also available in version that supports NI LabVIEW Real-Time and LabWindows(TM)/CVI Real-Time modules to deliver platform for deterministic and real-time measurement and control.

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PON/SFP Controller combines APD boost converter.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:32:12 -0500

Integrated DS1875 for fiber optic modules, provides all control and monitoring features required for PON transceivers, as well as monitoring features for video control in triplexer applications. It features state-machine design, which eliminates need for software development. Other features include ten 13-bit ADC channels, 6 DAC channels, temperature sensor, and 384 bytes user EEPROM memory (SFF-8472 compliant), compact 5 x 7 mm package, and temperature specification of -40 to +95°C.

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Display Driver is optimized for GIP-based LCD TVs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:32:12 -0500

Integrating high-speed operational amplifier to drive LCD backplane (VCOM), model MAX17108 enables implementation of gate-in-panel (GIP) technology in LCD panels. It includes 10-channel, level-shifting scan driver that can swing from -12 to +38 V and drive capacitive loads, and one linear regulator to provide internal bias for step-up controller. Amplifier features rail-to-rail outputs, ± 200 mA output short-circuit current, 100 V/µs slew rate, and 20 MHz bandwidth.

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