New Controls & Controllers Products

AS-Interface Gateways and Scanners connect to PLCs.

Model VBM-CLX-DM AS-Interface scanner module supports Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC platform, and provides commissioning via 2 push buttons, LEDs, and LCD display. I/O data and status information are mapped in PLC processor's I/O data, and Analog Profile v7.3 is built-in. Powered by PLC, AS-Interface Gateways and Scanners offer removable-terminal connections and RS-232, PLC, or push-button...

PMC Multimedia Module offers overlay capability.

Multi-channel Radiant Workstation I/O Module features 2 independent video output ports, video capture port, A/D and D/A conversion for audio I/O, four USB 2.0 ports, and 3 IEEE-1394B FireWire ports. Utilizing ATI Radeon 9000 controller with 64 Mb RAM, video ports feature 2D/3D graphics acceleration with DirectX and OpenGL support. Both ports support RGB and digital flat panel displays with...

Open Loop AC Drive accommodates PLC functionality.

Available in ratings from 0.3-1, 1.5-3, and 0.5-5 hp, Commander SK features output frequency of 1,500 Hz, ability to hold torque down to 1 Hz, and selectable switching frequencies to 18 kHz. Optional LogicStick enables PLC, and provides memory for customer-specific programs holding approximately 30-50 rungs of ladder logic and function blocks. Drive includes built-in EMC filter and can switch...

ESD Protection Devices provide capacitance of 0.25 pF.

Utilizing thick film technology, Models PESD0402 and 0603 provide I/O port protection on USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, digital visual interface, and antenna switches. RoHS-compliant devices shunt ESD away from sensitive circuitry in HDTV equipment, printers, laptops, cellular phones, and other portable devices. They are compatible with standard surface-mount and reflow installation procedures and are...

Microcontrollers in Power Electronics

This white paper explores the power supply advantages of digital microcontrollers, as well as how digital power supplies can be used to manage entire systems.

Microcontrollers are based on ARM7TDMI 32-bit RISC CPU.

Models STR711 and STR712 are USB and CAN interface devices, respectively, with 64 kbyte Flash and 16 kbyte of RAM. Supplied without USB or CAN module, STR715 naked 32-bit MCU offers 64 kbyte code Flash memory, 16 kbyte data Flash, and 16 kbyte RAM. On-chip RAM for 128 kbyte Flash versions in STR710F family range from 16-32 kbyte. Memory choices include 256 kbytes code Flash with 64 kbyte RAM, 128...

Digital I/O Module enables remote monitoring and control.

Ethernet-based Measurement Advantage model E-PDISO16 offers PCI-based functionality with 16 isolated digital inputs, 500 Vdc isolation, and 16 form C relays with 6 A at 240 Vac/28 Vdc contact ratings. It can be distributed anywhere network connection and power exists. Users connect device to network at point of measurement and configure, monitor, and control device from anywhere else on network....

Linear Regulator operates at low input voltages.

Manufactured in 10-Lead DFN or MSOP packages, LTC3026 very low dropout (VLDO(TM)) linear regulator offers input voltage capability down to 1.14 V and adjustable output voltage from 0.4-2.6 V. It maintains dropout voltage of 100 mV while delivering up to 1.5 A output current. For operation at low input voltages, unit has integrated boost converter. Regulator optimizes stability and transient...

Logic Controller includes software for cam/profile design.

ServoWire Motion and Logic Controller features software for creating electronic cams and profiles. Cam/Profile Designer tool aids in creation of Cam (master vs. follower position) and Profile (axis position vs. time) data. Cam motions are based on data table that describes motion of slave axis relative to motion of master axis. Cams and profiles can be up to 1,024 points in length, and...

Full Spectrum LED Module is used for general illumination.

Featuring metal core PCB assembly, LK Series employs CreeÃ-® XLamp(TM) technology and produces 40-60 lumens for backlighting applications. Lead (Pb)-free, aluminum module has integrated lens and measures only 0.800 in. in hexagon pattern. With viewing angle of 100Ã-º, 1 W SMT LED module delivers max If rating of 400 mA and offers full spectrum wavelengths from 465-635 nm as well as white...

Microcontrollers suit automotive cockpit applications.

Manufactured in PQFP128 package, CDC 3207G, 3231G, 3272G, and 3297G are ARM7TDMIÃ-®-based integrated 32-bit dashboard controllers with scalable architecture and EMI reduction module. Low emission automotive processors allow users to directly drive up to 7 stepper motors for analog instruments as well as 192 segment LCD. Up to 4 CAN interface blocks, which support up to 32 message objects,...