Electrical/Electronics 28882

Conductor cables

These shielded cables and assemblies, for tight bend radius, high-flex applications, are designed to protect data by keeping impedance, capacitance, and inductance constant while cables are in motion. The units offer 30 dB of shielding effectiveness at 300 MHz and are capable of 3 million flex cycles on a 15-mm bend radius. Available in unshielded versions for long travel lengths up to 1M. Unshielded versions offer 15 million flex cycles at 15-mm bend radii.

W.L. Gore and Associates, 750 Otts Chapel Rd., Newark, DE 19713; FAX (302) 737-2819; www.gore.com/electronics.

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Embedded device server

Designed to deliver serial-to-Ethernet connectivity in a footprint roughly the size of a matchbox (1.5 X 1.9 inches), the COBox(TM) Micro device server is recommended for the industrial automation, building automation, security, and medical technology industries.

Lantronix, 15353 Barranca Pkwy., Irvine, CA 92618; FAX (714) 453-3995; www.lantronix.com.

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USB transceiver

The USB1T11A, a one-chip generic USB transceiver, is designed to be suited for the increasing number of medium to high-end devices implementing USB, such as printers, scanners, digital cameras, and storage devices. Rated to allow 5.0 or 3.3V programmable and standard logic interface with the physical layer of the Universal Serial Bus, the device complies with the USB 1.1 specification and supports full speed, 12 Mbits/s, and low speed, 1.5 Mbits/s.

Fairchild Semiconductor, 333 Western Ave., South Portland, ME 04106; FAX (972) 910-8036; www.fairchildsemi.com.

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1500W converter

The UltraFlex 1500W converter reportedly provides more module slots and fewer limitations on the modules when compared to other power supplies on the market. Smaller power increments allow more flexibility in the configuration of the power packages. Featuring universal impute with power factor and harmonic correction, the converter offers up to 20 fully regulated, independent outputs that can be used as positive or negative polarities.

Lambda Electronics, 515 Broad Hollow Rd., Melville, NY 11747-3700; FAX 516-293-0519; www.lambda.com.

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Palm-sized micro controller

The new VersaMax(TM) Micro PLC is available in two sizes and offers I/O counts of 14 and 28 points. The small size saves panel space and allows fast snap-on mounting to DIN rails or screw-mounting to panels. It is intended for users who need powerful control features, but do not need the high I/O counts of a standard PLC. With 9K words of memory, floating point math, a real-time clock, PID support, high-speed counter, and motion control, the controller offers capabilities on par with larger PLCs.

GE Fanuc Automation, Box 229, Whitehall, PA 18052; FAX (610) 437-5212; www.gefanuc.com.

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PMDC motors

"Turbo" design, NEMA frame, low-voltage, direct current motors are now achieving up to 8 hp at 15 minute intermittent duty in NEMA 48 frame barrel diameter. Thinner, longer permanent magnets allow increased armature size without additional barrel diameter. A four-brush design, used in larger horsepowers, reduces heating and provides longer brush life. Open drip proof, totally enclosed fan cooled, or totally enclosed non-ventilated frames are available.

Leeson Electric Corp., Box 241 2100 Washington St., Grafton, WI 53024-0241; FAX (414) 377-9025; www.leeson.com.

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PwrBlade(R)

The PwrBlade(R)Power Distribution Connector System consists of headers and receptacles with high power and signal contacts for power distribution and control. The connectors are configured to economically satisfy the specific requirements of industry SSI design standards. In addition, the system's modular product design and manufacturing process yield a wide variety of custom configurations to design the exact connector for a specific application.

FCI Electronics, 825 Old Trail Rd., Etters, PA 17319; FAX (717) 938-7620; www.fciconnect.com.

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Resistors

Power moisture chip resistors specifically for harsh environments have been designed for use in engine controls, navigation systems, and other applications where the circuits are exposed to excessive moisture or humidity that can damage components. The new compact, lightweight resistors come in 15 thick film case sizes, from 0.03 X 0.02 to 0.25 X 0.125 inches, or 10 thin film case sizes, from 0.05 X 0.05 to 0.225 X 0.125 inches.

State Of The Art Inc., 2470 Fox Hill Rd., State College, PA 16803-1797; FAX (814) 355-2714; www.resistor.com.

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Soft starter

By using 24V dc control power, the company's smallest IT Soft Starters use safer operating voltages, simplify compliance to safety standards, and have more reliable interfacing with PLC and distributed control logic systems. The new design uses microprocessors and separates the control and logic circuits to reduce the control power requirements of these devices. This allows users to overcome many obstacles that have prevented greater use of 24V dc control power, such as supply costs, transistor and hard contact ampere ratings, and voltage drop on long cable runs.

Cutler-Hammer, 4201 North 27th St., Milwaukee, WI 53216; FAX (414) 449-6221; www.eaton.com.

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Medical foot switches

GFM/KFM families of foot-operated controls for medical applications meet IEC 601 and European Medical Devices Directive, and they bear the TUV's GM-mark for approved medical devices. Available in single and multiple-pedal configurations, the units offer analog/digital control functions, custom colors/marking, special connectors, protective shields, and IP X8 ratings.

Steute Meditech, 7 West Cross St., Hawthorne, NY 10532; FAX (914) 769-4169; www.steute.com.

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Pressure transducer

The Model 256 industrial pressure transducer is designed for applications in process control, chemical processing, agricultural irrigation, natural gas pipeline monitoring, grain processing, and off shore drilling platforms. The device is packaged in aluminum housing, with an IP65/NEMA-4 waterproof rating, in a self-contained electronic package. It is constructed of 17-4 pH stainless steel for strong corrosion resistance.

Setra Systems Inc.,159 Swanson Rd., Mail Stop 14-26, Boxborough, MA 01719; FAX (978) 264-0292, www.setra.com

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Photoelectric sensor

The R3Z line of 16 sensors features through-beam, retroreflective, and diffuse-reflective models, in a compact size. Its sensing distance is reported to be the longest for its size in the industry. The E3Z through-beam model senses to 15 m, while the retroreflective senses to 4 m and the diffuse-reflective model to 1 m. The long sensing distance allows for space saving installation and high functionality on a broad range of conveyor applications in the food and beverage, electronics, and other industries.

Omron Electronics, One Commerce Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60173-5302; FAX 847-839-2298; www.omron.com.

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