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Niobium Oxide Multi-anode Capacitors
July 19, 2004 11:27 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsFeaturing a multi-anode configuration in a standard "E" (7343-43) case package, new Niobium Oxide Multi-anode (NOM) capacitors have been designed to deliver low-ESR, high-capacitance, high-ripple current capacitor performance.
Distance Measurement Sensors
July 19, 2004 11:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe DME 5000 line of laser distance measurement sensors are suitable for use in automated storage and retrieval systems and for linear positioning of rail or transfer cars.
Severe Service Control Valve
July 19, 2004 11:27 am | Flowserve Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Multi-Z control valve has been designed specifically to handle high-pressure drop applications where entrained solids are a problem.
Two-phase Nano Driver
July 13, 2004 6:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe SND100 is a uni-polar constant-current 24-Vdc stepper driver developed to meet OEM machine building and semiconductor processing equipment design applications.
Zero Backlash Curved Jaw Couplings
July 13, 2004 6:17 am | Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsJawflex jaw couplings are made of two hubs with curved jaws and an elastic element. The polyurethane spider provides dampening of impulse type loads, minimizing shock to the motor and other sensitive equipment.
High-resolution Lcd Modules
July 13, 2004 6:17 am | Amulet Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsTwo high-resolution LCD subsystems, dubbed Smart GUI modules, include their own microprocessor, graphics library, and LCD controller to help embedded system developers display more and greater complexity content per GUI page without burdening the host processor.
Connectors For Power Hookups And Disconnects
July 13, 2004 6:17 am | Del City | Product Releases | CommentsSingle and dual Power Links are connectors appropriate for situations where the power supply is difficult to access including automotive and industrial applications.
High-current Toroid Inductors For Noise Suppression
July 13, 2004 6:17 am | J.W. Miller Magnetics | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable in both horizontal and vertical mounting configurations, 2300 Series high-current toroid inductors, which are designed for high-performance noise suppression, feature an iron powder core that reduces the effect of coupling and virtually eliminates undesirable conductive emissions.
Panel-mount Power Rocker Switches
July 8, 2004 5:29 am | Itt Industries, Cannon | Product Releases | CommentsThe CM Series single-pole and CN Series double-pole power rocker switches come with a variety of actuator designs, can be illuminated and marked, and are available in white, red, amber, and green.
Cooling For Enclosure Cabinets
July 8, 2004 5:29 am | Exair Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsNew 316 stainless steel cabinet coolers circulate 20°F air throughout electrical enclosures to prevent high temperature malfunction. They also resist heat and corrosion that can harm internal components.
Latching Relay I/o Module
July 8, 2004 5:29 am | Brentek International Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned for applications where the contact state must be maintained when power is removed or lost, the G-1AMPx-LTCH latching relay output module promises to provide fail-safe control by latching the last output contact state (ON or OFF) prior to power-down.
Mesh Modification Tool
July 8, 2004 5:29 am | Ansys, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsParaMesh 2.3 is a standalone software package that promises quick and easy modifications of existing meshes from engineering design tools including ANSYS, MSC.Patran, MSC.Nastran, EDS NX Nastran, Fluent, Star-CD, and Abaqus.
Getting New Bearings: High-performance Polymers Compete With Metal
July 7, 2004 11:32 am | Igus Inc. | Articles | CommentsWhen choosing a bearing for any application, the three considerations are lifespan, maintenance, and cost. First, determine how long you expect the bearing to last, and what demands are going to be placed on it.
Thermostat Material Of Construction And Temperature
June 30, 2004 11:19 am | Selco/Ecc | Product Releases | CommentsRussell Kido, product manager at Selco/ECC, a manufacturer of thermal controls in Anaheim, CA, says a thermostat's material of construction greatly influences what temperatures it handles effectively.
Power Of Water
June 30, 2004 5:59 am | by Joy LePree, Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsWater hydraulic systems are making a splash thanks to the benign properties of H0. Engineers are rethinking the use of hydraulic oils and taking a closer look at water-based solutions to save money, improve safety, and avoid contamination problems.
