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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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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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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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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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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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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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Motor Control targets 12 V powered equipment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:33:12 -0500

Suited for medium-volume applications, QC4500 12 Vdc/30 A motor control can drive up to 30 A variable speed, reversible loads and includes encoder input and on board controls for field set up. Available in 1-, 2-, or 3-channel versions, microcontroller-based board is designed for vehicle accessories such as hoists, winches, positioners, and pumps as well as small vehicles and stand-alone equipment.

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CompactPCI Module supports mass storage drives.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:35:16 -0500

Communicating with host computer via 3U CompactPCI backplane, TP MS1/x11 SATA300 Controller Board accommodates two 2.5 in. Serial ATA300 mass storage drives plus CompactFlash(TM) site. It can support 33 and 66 MHz signaling speeds and has built-in option for 32- or 64-bit backplanes. Serial ATA interface supports transfer rates up to 300 Mbps per drive. Expansion to three or four SATA300 drives is achieved by addition of optional TP MS1/100 Expansion board.

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Controllers, Boards, and Chassis suit industrial control.

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

With up to 2 GHz Pentium® 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 131°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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Dry Erase Markerboards have seamless writing surface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:36:19 -0500

Suited for communications, production control, and scheduling applications, Syncoat magnetic markerboards are comprised of synthetic resin surface applied to light-gauge steel. Writing surface, resistant to stains and wear, has uniform finish with 100% gloss factor that promotes clarity, erasability, and contrast. Offered in various sizes, board features satin anodized aluminum trim, matching full length accessory tray, and molded safety end caps.

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Controller IP suits desktop and server applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:55:16 -0500

Compliant with PCISIG testing and universally interoperable with PCI Express solutions, GPEX-SRIOV PCI Express Single Root IO Virtualization Controller IP is targeted for end-point, root complex, switch, and bridge implementation for both Gen1 and Gen2 applications. Unit supports 32, 64, and 128 data widths as well as x1, x2, x4, x8, and x16 lanes, and is independent of application logic, PHY designs, implementation tools, and target technology.

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Motor Control Kits include DSP source code.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:45:23 -0500

Based on TI's TMS320F28335 floating point digital signal controller, MCK28335 Kits C Pro-MS are available in versions for development, testing, and validation of brushless or induction motor controls. Plug-and-play systems come with C language source code, including MATLAB motion library, and Simulink models for PMSM position and speed control. Development software, based on RS232 serial communication, complements controller board, 3-phase inverter module, and brushless or induction motor.

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Starter Kit adds digital audio to embedded designs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:55:17 -0500

Based on USB-powered Digital Signal Controller board with integrated debugger and programmer, MPLAB® Starter Kit for dsPIC® DSCs comes complete with MPLAB IDE and MPLAB C30 C complier software, and sample programs and hardware for demonstrating speech and audio applications. Operating at 40 MIPS, DSC board has 256 KB of Flash program memory and 16 KB of RAM, 12-bit ADC, peripherals that support audio PWM, and 16-/24-/32-bit audio CODEC with sampling frequencies up to 48 kHz.

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Motor Control Kits come with floating-point DSC.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:56:06 -0500

Series MxK28335 use 150 MIPS computational power of TMS320F28335 digital signal controller combined with double-event manager to drive up to 18 PWM and 16 A/D converters. Embedded CAN interface connects board to multiple-axis structures, and kits can be connected to PC via RS232 interface. MSK28335 kits are for users who already have power module and motor and want to develop their motion control software for educational purposes, while MCK28335 is complete development platform.

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LCD Controller includes text overlay feature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:43:20 -0500

Model SVH-1920 Advanced HD LCD controller offers text overlay feature that merges video and informational text on single display and enables controller to receive text strings of up to 40 characters. Text sequences are delivered via controller serial port and can be overlaid on up to 4 separate lines at bottom of screen. Text strings can be sent to individual lines, along with horizontal positioning commands, line or screen erasure, and selectable background transparency.

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I/O Modules interface to low/high voltage peripherals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:43:55 -0500

Featuring 4 dedicated digital inputs and up to 16 more channels that can be configured for either input or output, Digital I/O Wildcard adds programmable digital I/O to controller. Each I/O line is configured for pull-up, pull-down, or tri-state operation. Power I/O Wildcard can be used to interface high-voltage peripherals to instrument or to drive stepper motor, and offers 8 high-current outputs and 4 high-voltage digital inputs. Inputs and outputs are optically isolated to ±2,500 V.

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Interposer Card accelerates 2.5 in. SATA drive integration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:43:52 -0500

Offered as turnkey board solution, SS9135 provides OEMs with means to implement 2.5 in. SATA drives in enterprise-class storage arrays, including SAS and Fibre Channel-SATA (FC-SATA) infrastructures, for near-line and tiered-storage applications. Solution is based on SS1350 Active-Active Multiplexer, which enables single-ported SATA drives to connect like native dual-ported drives. Card also offers drive power control, PHY control, and diagnostics for SATA drives.

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Universal DVI Controller is designed for TFT LCDs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 01 May 2007 07:44:48 -0500

Measuring 3.1 x 3.9 x 0.3 in., RoHS-compliant DV-SLIM connects TFT LCDs to standard video interfaces and automatically converts Digital Visual Interface (DVI) signals into TTL or LVDS signals. This DVI Translator Board can be user-configured for LCDs from 5-46 in. (diagonal) with 6- and 8-bit color depth and single-channel LVDS support. Function select switches let user configure DV-SLIM for backlight inverter/LCD module combinations from VGA to WXGA resolution.

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GPIB Controller Card controls test instruments from PC.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:46:18 -0500

Plugging into any open PCI slot, Model 488-LPCI converts desktop or portable PC with PCI bus into IEEE 488.2-compatible bus controller. With 1 MBps data rate, low profile card features 488.2V3 Driver Library for Windows 2000, XP, and Vista that supports up to 16 GPIB controllers and test programs written in Visual Basic 6, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C/C++, and C#. Explorer utility enables interactive control of any GPIB device from computer keyboard.

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