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Open Frame Modular Switching Power Supplies
November 25, 2003 11:12 am | Astrodyne | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to meet space and performance needs in medical and dental instrumentation and systems, the OFM/M Series of medically approved ultraminiature open frame modular switching power supplies provides output power over the range of 5 to 15 watts.
Oem Pressure Sensor
November 25, 2003 11:12 am | Kavlico Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model P4050 OEM pressure transducer has been designed for applications where size, accuracy, and repeatability over a wide temperature range are priorities. The lightweight package (2.5 grams) makes this device suitable for PC boards where space is limited.
High-current Driver
November 25, 2003 11:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe SD275 intelligent driver has been designed to outperform many constant bipolar chopper drivers. Its main role is to accept pulses and direction signals and generate phase currents when paired with most two- and four-phase stepper motors.
Microstepping Step Motors
November 25, 2003 11:12 am | Lin Engineering | Product Releases | CommentsThis high-accuracy 0.9-degree two-phase Size 17 hybrid step motor series is composed of three axial lengths and 10 models. The motors offer a wide range of holding torques. The short stack (1.10 in.) 417-11 Series generates 16 oz-in. of holding torque in a bipolar operating mode.
Brushless Dc Motor Kit
November 25, 2003 11:12 am | Servo Magnetics Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 000-0229 brushless dc motor kit has been designed for performance critical applications that demand responsive yet well-controlled acceleration and deceleration. The stator is precision molded using a proprietary encapsulation process that facilitates simple and accurate system integration.
High-speed Cable Systems
November 25, 2003 11:12 am | Samtec | Product Releases | CommentsNew high-speed cable assemblies are manufactured with 38 AWG low dielectric constant (k = 2.1) miniature coax cable. They include the HQCD and EQCD Series systems, which offer flexible high-speed I/O solutions on 0.5 or 0.
Long-life Valves
November 25, 2003 11:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicrovolume Diaphragm Valves are designed for trouble-free use in applications requiring minimal maintenance and maximum lifetime. Three configurations are available: a four-port internal loop sample injector, a six-port external loop valve, and a 10-port multifunctional diaphragm valve.
Illuminated Switches
November 25, 2003 11:08 am | E-Switch | Product Releases | CommentsThe R5 Series of illuminated, rectangular panel-mount DPDT rocker switches is designed for use in ac power control and similar applications for appliances, lamps, computers, and other consumer electronic devices.
Isolated Pressure Sensors
November 25, 2003 11:08 am | Measurement Specialties | Product Releases | CommentsThe Level Master Series of low-pressure isolated pressure sensors incorporates stainless steel isolation suitable for drinking water and other fluid or gas measurements. They have a modular design that is adaptable to an infinite number of plastic port variations.
Integrated Motion System
November 25, 2003 11:08 am | Lin Engineering | Product Releases | CommentsSimple Step 17 is a 1.8° step motor, drive, and controller that allows quick installation and setup because it is an all-in-one motion system. It provides trajectory motion, two digital I/O channels, two fixed I/O channels, preset motor winding current levels, and safety stop commands.
Sensing Ambient Light For Safer Driving
November 20, 2003 9:59 am | Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions Inc. | Articles | CommentsAbout 20 percent to 30 percent of all car crashes are caused by drivers who are distracted by
Engineering Takes On Steam
November 20, 2003 9:59 am | News | CommentsThe use of computer simulation has provided design insights that helped improve steam circulation and heat distribution in a commercial food steamer, making it possible to increase the capacity of the steamer by including additional trays.
Acrylic Film Adds Economic Appeal
November 20, 2003 9:59 am | News | CommentsFilm insert molding is an advanced type of insert molding that can save money for manufacturers of products needing a decorative surfacing. In particular, it eliminates the special processing steps needed to co-laminate a support film as well as the thermoforming that precedes the molding step.
Custom Control Helps Bottom Line
November 20, 2003 8:17 am | News | CommentsDesign engineer finds a custom solution to be better than the more traditional approach Chris Kane, a design engineer for Georgia Steel & Chemical Inc. in Annapolis Junction, MD, decided to use a custom control when working on the company's flagship GS 1500 and GS 3000 respirator dryer units.
Inverter-duty Gearmotors
November 20, 2003 4:31 am | Baldor Electric Company | Product Releases | CommentsA line of inverter-duty gearmotors designed for adjustable speed controls is rated at 3/8 hp and operates from 230 V at 60 Hz, three-phase power. With an operating range of 10 to 90 Hz, the gearmotors offer a broad range of ratios in both right-angle and parallel shaft configurations.
