Boise Cascade Selects Invensys for Critical Generator Control System Upgrade at the DeRidder Packaging and Newsprint Mill

FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS, USA - January 31, 2006 - Invensys Process Systems has been selected by Boise Cascade to supply Triconex (www.triconex.com) triple modular redundant (TMR) technology for upgraded turbine generator controls at Boise's DeRidder Packaging and Newsprint mill. Invensys will supply new controls for a GE 62-megawatt captive steam turbine generator, which is a critical power...

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Microcontrollers feature 32 Kbytes on-chip SRAM.

Suited for embedded control applications, 8051-based 8-bit Turbo Plus uPSD3454E Series integrates 256 Kbytes Flash memory with full-speed USB 2.0. Core is 4 cycle/instruction, 40 MHz 8032 MCU, enhanced by 16-bit internal instruction path, enabling double-byte instructions to be fetched in single memory cycle. Average performance is 9 MIPS and peak performance is 10 MIPS. On-chip programmable...

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Step-Down DC/DC Converter delivers up to 300 mA.

Using constant frequency and current mode architecture, synchronous buck regulator, Model LTC3410 operates from input voltage of 2.5-5.5 V and generates output voltages as low as 0.8 V, allowing it to power DSPs and microcontrollers. Switching frequency of 2.25 MHz enables use of tiny ceramic capacitors and inductors with less than 1 mm profile. Housed in SC70 package, converter uses internal...

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Universal Network Controller supports PC/104 expansion.

Universal Network Controller supports PC/104 expansion.

Powered by fanless 1 GHz Celeron M or 600 MHz Celeron CPU, UNO-2170 offers connectivity via 4 serial ports (2 RS-232 and 2 RS-232/422/485), two 10/100 base Ethernet ports, and 2 USB 2.0 ports. Unit operates with Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE .NET, and Linux operating systems. Along with 512 KB battery backup SRAM and 256 or 512 MB DDR DRAM, controller incorporates LM sensor that can retrieve...

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CAN BUS System operates with 2, 3, and 5 in. instruments.

Used with marine, industrial, and RV instruments, Instru-Link(TM) can provide 20 outputs per controller. Instruments connect with environmentally sealed Deutsch DT Series connectors or 8-32 studs. Incorporating Instru-Link CAN BUS system eliminates redundant senders and minimizes wiring requirements. System complies with, and is factory programmed for SAE J1939, SmartCraft NMEA 2000Â-®, and...

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Modular CNC Package supports high-speed machining.

Featuring open architecture, Advantage 900 CNC package combines operator console with 4-, 6-, or 8-axis controller/amplifier. It leverages capabilities of operator interface PC while utilizing real-time DSP to handle motion related tasks of CNC machine. Product supports dynamic multi-block segmented look-ahead, forward and inverse kinematics, and 5-axis programming. It comes with 15 in. LCD,...

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Precision Voltage Reference comes in 2 x 2 mm DFN package.

Supplied in 3-lead package, LT6660 series combines 0.2% initial accuracy (max) and 20 ppm drift with 115 Â-µA operation. It does not require output compensation capacitor and accepts input voltages up to 30 V. Able to withstand reverse-battery conditions, series offers output voltages of 2.5, 3, 3.3, 5, and 10 V. With dropout of 900 mV, products are also suited for precision regulator...

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MCU Development System supports 8051 microcontrollers.

UniVersaKit (VERSAKIT-UVK) development kit and evaluation system supports all Ramtron Versa mixed-signal Flash 8051-based MCU families as well as industry-standard 8051 microcontrollers. Shipped with IDE, C compiler, and assembler, product integrates required support circuitry to minimize startup time and facilitate system prototyping. Kit is comprised of development board, Versa-ICP (In-Circuit...

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WiFi Network includes auto-healing MeshAP nodes.

Using Predictable Optimum Path algorithm, MeshAP 2100 Series Outdoor and MeshAP 1100 Series Indoor WiFi Mesh Network Access Point allows MeshAP nodes on mesh network to select optimum data path among nodes. Dual radios can operate with two 2.4 GHz, 802.11g radios simultaneously, and Layer-2 fast packet switching technology enables compatibility with access servers, routers, gateways, and other...

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Sensor System aids in homeland defense.

Utilizing spectral analysis software, I-CBRNE System identifies and tracks radiological isotopes, chemical and biological material, and explosives. Radiation Threat Identification sensor sub-system can be deployed in aggressive environments and identifies specific radiation present. System addresses small, medium, and large-scale configurations and can be deployed in seaports, cargo containers,...

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