New Controls & Controllers Products

Flash MCUs support 1+ GB of SDRAM, NAND Flash, and CF.

Supplied in 128-pin Green QFP or BGA packages, ARM7-based SAM7SE microcontrollers (MCUs) are available with Flash memory densities of 32, 256, and 512 KB. External bus interface provides access to external NAND Flash, SDRAM, CompactFlashÃ-®, SRAM, and ROM storage. Suited for data logging applications, products are capable of storing and retrieving over 1 GB of data. Universal memory interface...

Controller performs over extended temperature ranges.

Bioscrypt Selects UPEK Fingerprint Sensor for FIPS 201 Compliant Physical Access Control Reader

New reader will address requirements of the U.S. government's Personal Identity Verification program TORONTO, Oct. 16 -- Bioscrypt Inc. (TSX: BYT), a leading provider of identity verification technology, announced today that it has selected the UPEKÃ-® TouchChipÃ-® TCS1 fingerprint sensor for its new biometric Physical Access Control (PAC) readers. These readers will comply with the U.S....

dSPACE Showcases AUTOSAR-Compliant Production Code Generator, Mechatronics Test System and Other Innovations at Convergence 2006

DETROIT, Oct. 16 // -- Breakthrough developments in control solutions for embedded electronics and mechatronics are being demonstrated by dSPACE, a German-based, high-tech company with its North American headquarters in Novi, Mich., at the 2006 Convergence conference, Oct. 16-18, at Cobo Center, Detroit. dSPACE offers a complete tool chain of products to enhance development, testing and...

Ergonomics Is Good Economics

While you don't need an MD to know that ergonomic designs are good for physical health, you probably didn't realize that these designs can actually be good for your economic health too.

Sensor Network System minimizes interconnecting cables.

Smart Sensors Network System is comprised of distributed sensor instrumentation system with synchronous/simultaneous sampling consisting of smart digital sensors and transducer modules interconnected to Network Interface Controller through multi-drop digital serial bus. Smart Sensors integrate all required measurement functions into small electronic module that can be placed inside transducer....

AC Drives suit single-axis applications.

Featuring modular concept that separates power and intelligence, Sinamics S120 Drives include Easy Positioning functionality, allowing them to handle positioning tasks found in automatic assembly machines and material handling systems. Units come in single-phase/230 V from 0.25-1 hp and 3-phase/460 V from 0.5-400 hp. Safe Off and Safe Brake protect operators and machinery from injury or damage,...

Software helps implement corporate-wide convergence.

Promoting efficiency, strategy, time and identity management, as well as communications, scalable Enterprise Level Convergence Software provides layered security throughout corporate security departments to ensure tangible and intangible critical assets are continuously protected. End-to-end access security software aligns information security, physical security, compliance, and privacy groups...

Bluewater Systems Selects Altera Cyclone FPGAs for Development of Customizable, ARM-Based Module

San Jose, Calif., October 16, 2006-Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) today announced that Bluewater Systems is using the Cyclone-® series of low-cost FPGAs in the design of their award-winning Snapper 255, an integrated single-board microcontroller module for embedded applications. Cyclone FPGAs enable Snapper 255 to be fully customizable, giving engineers the flexibility to meet diverse design...

Motor Speed Control suits battery-powered applications.

Featuring reversing switch and speed adjust potentiometer, Model MMP20A-24V-RSP Motor Speed Control Module provides bi-directional, open loop, dc motor speed control. Operating at 24 Vdc, solid state PWM switching device delivers 20 A of continuous current and 240 W output power while peak current of 40 A delivers 480 W output power. IP65 rated product measures 4.5 x 3.1 x 1 in., has two Ã-¼...

Motor Control Center protects against arc flash hazards.

CENTERLINE 2100 low voltage motor control center (MCC) with ArcShield option reduces risk of injury caused by internal electrical arcs. ArcShield features enclosure and arc-containment door latches that allow internal pressure relief and help keep doors from unlatching during arcing fault. It helps contain arc faults with horizontal bus rating (maximum 1,200 A bus) and small main disconnects,...

Vector® Sports Training Ball Offers Visible Point of Contact

Our goal is to help every athlete derive maximum enjoyment from their sport and become a better player. We offer a line of innovative training tools that combine cutting-edge technology and out of the box thinking to deliver an unbeatable competitive advantage. The Vector® Sports Training Ball is just another example of our commitment to innovation. To learn how the Vector® is helping ballplayers everywhere, see our video.