Torque sensor
The FTC compliant force-torque sensor, designed to simplify automated component assembly in robotic applications, is reportedly the only product on the market to combine RCC technology compliance with force and torque sensing. The sensor enables force regulated positioning by eliminating the rise of force at the time of contact with the sensor's six degrees of freedom and mechanical compliance. Other applications include automated processes with high inaccuracies between the tool and work-piece, measurements of force and torque, moving parts, and protection of tooling and robotics. SCHUNK Inc., www.schunk.com. Enter 625
Transducer
Series DDCP Transducers operate in a completely self-contained displacement system from a low voltage dc power supply or battery, requiring no auxiliary signal conditioning. Made of corrosion resistant stainless steel and available in five displacement ranges of ±0.1 to ±1.0 inch, the transducers feature a spring loaded shaft assembly for mounting in any position. The company reports overall accuracies better than ±1% and voltage output directly proportional to the shaft linear movement. Columbia Research Laboratories, www.columbiaresearchlab.com. Enter 626
Microcontrollers
The Nitron series consists of six small-profile 68HC08-based Flash microcontrollers (MCUs) in 8- and 16-lead packaging. MCUs include such functions as a 4-channel A/D converter, a 2-channel 16-bit timer, and 6 keyboard interrupts, as well as 128 bytes of static RAM and 1.5 or 4 kbytes of third generation FLASH. Used in consumer electronics, industrial, and automotive systems, the MCUs come in small packages suitable for low-cost assemblies using single-sided PCBs and low-tech assembly processes. Motorola Inc., www.motorola.com/mcu. Enter 627
Soft starts
The Altistart 48 Soft Start reduced voltage starter provides advanced electronic soft start, as well as soft stop performance through the torque control system. The torque control system reduces motor temperature during acceleration, improves ramp control during starting and stopping, and requires few adjustments. The addition of a 575V rating extends the voltage range, while the footprint has been made 30% smaller than the company's ATS46. Schneider Electric, www.schneiderelectric.com. Enter 628
Signal conditioners
Saving space and cost, the WAVEANALOG Pro dc-dc signal conditioner requires 20 to 230V ac or dc to power the module. Over 440 different input/output combinations may be configured, with the input voltage between 20 mV to 200V ac bipolar and input current between 0.1 to 100 mA bipolar. The three port isolated signal conditioner also offers a switchable filter 10 Hz or 10 kHz bandwidth settings. Weidmuller Inc., www.weidmuller.com. Enter 629
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