A new high-speed 24-V brushless dc blower is 3.4 in. in diameter and 2.64 in. long. Drive and commutation electronics are embedded in the brushless motor design, providing a two-wire input. The impeller and rotor are balanced to provide a vibration-free, low-noise design.

Servo Magnetics Inc., 6660 Variel Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303. 818-346-3113. www.servomag.com.

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