Electronics 29114

DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER

Twenty percent faster

Reportedly the industry's first 14-bit digital-to-analog converter to clock at a sample rate of 1.2 G sample/sec and twenty percent faster than any comparable DAC, the product is intended for designers of high-end products needing a low-power, high-performance converter. It also features the lowest power dissipation of any high-speed 14-bit DAC available today, according to the company. Ideal applications include high-bandwidth test and measurement equipment, automatic test equipment, radar, avionics, and wideband communication. Analog Deviceshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-632

SWITCHES

Designed for long life

The QSA series of two- and four-way switches are engineered for long life, excellent tactile feedback, and silent operation for use in a variety of applications. Developed as a convenient control switch for products with low current demands of 1 to 50 mA, they feature a reported actuation force of 3.5N plus or minus 1N with a force delta of greater than 0.5N and a return force of 1N. The products have an operational life of 100,000 operations. ITT Industries, Cannonhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-633

INLET MODULE

Four power entry functions

The RP188 is engineered as an integrated, high-performance, fully shielded EMI filter, universal ac power inlet, switch, and fuse in an all-in-one industry standard module. It provides all four power entry functions in one compact design that reportedly meets all international domestic safety require- ments. The module is designed for manufacturers of home, office, medical, and industrial appliances and equipment. Radius Power Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3851-634

SURFACE-MOUNT RGB LEDS

For light pipes

Designed for use with the company's Flexible Light Pipes, the SMPT RGB surface-mounted LEDs reportedly create a new, one-step design and installation solution. They reportedly offer unlimited display colors and lighting versatility in a device that eliminates that need for through-hole PCBs typically required for light pipes installation. They are available in RGB and bi-color styles. BivarOptohttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-635

TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY LOGGER

Accurate monitoring

The Model 5020A Thermo-Hygrometer is a digital temperature and humidity logger designed for ultra-accurate recording of environmental conditions in critical locations, such as calibration and research labs, and pharmaceutical and chemical storage areas. It accepts inputs from up to two sensors, and each sensor comes calibrated for temperature and humidity. Two sensor models are available: the S model and the H model. Total range for both sensor models is 0 to 50C and 0 to 100 percent RH. Fluke Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3851-636

ACCESSORY KIT

For high-pressure environments

Created for the company's commercial sensor products line for high-pressure environments, the accessory kit consists of a flange with a fitted O-ring and three screws that provide a pressure rating up to 350 psi. The kit reportedly enables quick pressure-rated upgrades to accommodate these applications without custom designs or special space considerations. MTS Sensorshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-637

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS MODULE KIT

Reduces development time

This ESM starter kit features one of the company's new ESM mezzanine cards, a universal ESM carrier card for power and I/O interfaces not already on the EMS card, and all of the cables and linking connectors needed. With the product, developing the system's firmware and application software, as well as specifying the system's processor and input/output requirements can proceed in parallel with hardware development, reducing overall development time significantly and accelerating time-to-market, according to the company. MEN Micro, Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3851-638

DATA ACQUISITION MODULE

Stand-alone and wire-connected versions

The DI-710 series of 16-channel data acquisition modules provide 14 bits of resolution, up to 512 Mbytes of memory on a removable module, a built-in channel gain scan list, and quick and easy computer interface via either USB or Ethernet. Units are available in stand-alone and wire-connected versions. The stand-alone units can be used with or without a PC connection, and a built-in Multimedia Card socket accepts the same memory cards used by consumer electronic devices. Dataq Instrumentshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-639

HIGH-SPEED CONNECTORS

For perpendicular board mating applications

Locking screw options have been added to the company's 0.635-mm pitch high-speed interfaces for mating boards in perpendicular and co-planar applications. This feature reportedly increases the ruggedness of the system and helps prevent accidental unmating due to racking of the boards. Pin counts from 50 to 200 are available for perpendicular mating of boards. Samtec Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3851-640

FULL SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY

Over one billion instructions per second

Simics 2.0^(TM) is reportedly the first full system simulation technology and the first to create virtual test laboratories that simulate entire systems, unchanged, including operating systems, BIOS, firmware, drivers, and applications. According to the company, it provides the fastest simulation on the market, running at speeds of over one billion simulation instructions per second. It also reportedly provides full system simulation, flexibility, and complete scalability. Virtutechhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-641

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER

Design options

Featuring enhanced flexibility and options, the company's series 59 microprocessor-based temperature controller is reportedly a versatile, accurate heating/cooling control that can be tailored for a variety of OEM applications. Features include added power input choices, more sensor options, four different relay output options, alarm and time functions, and a wider operating temperature capability. End uses range from commercial cooking appliances, freezers, and refrigerators to industrial machinery, such as laminators, plastic processing and packaging equipment, and hot melt glue systems. Fenwalhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-642

HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES

Extended maximum output

The OL20K and OL30K high-voltage power supplies reportedly extend the maximum output to 20 and 30 kW, respectively, at voltages up to 200 kV. The OL20K is designed to deliver up to 20 kW of highly stabilized dc output power to order from either 208 or 400V ac three-phase. The OL30K is designed to provide output power of up to 30 kW from a 400V AC three-phase mains. Both are intended for a variety of electron and ion beam systems for such applications as ion implantation, ion vapor deposition, electron beam welding, and particle acceleration. HiTek Power Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3851-643

BACKGROUND SUPPRESSION SENSORS

Deliver plug-and-play usability

The WORLD-BEAM^(R) QS18FF background suppression sensors are designed to be used out of the box. Users can reportedly select from preprogrammed models for 50- or 100-mm fixed-field sensing ranges where the sensors will only detect objects within their preset sensing range and ignore all others outside the range, regardless of the object's surface reflectivity. The sensors can be mounted so that the target will pass within the predefined sensing range, according to the company. Banner Engineering Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3851-644

PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS

Multimode technology

The Osiris photoelectric sensors are designed to improve productivity while saving time, space, and purchasing hassles. They feature multimode technology that allows a single sensor to perform the functions found in as many as five different modes of sensors. The products also feature light operate and dark operate functionality via a push-button. This flexibility is designed to make selection and inventory management simple, while improving productivity and reducing downtime. Hyde Park Electronics Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3851-645

MICROCONTROLLERS AND SOCS

Ethernet MAC and USB functionality

The 16/32- and 32-bit members of the company's BlueStreak^(TM) line of ARM-based microcontrollers and System-on-Chip (SoCs) reportedly facilitates network connectivity and interoperability between devices because of the integration of Ethernet MAC and USB functionality on-chip. New products include the 32-bit LH79524 and the 16/32-bit LH79525, both of which run at a recorded clock speed of 77.4 MHz. Sharp Microelectronics of the Americashttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-646

RECTANGULAR INDUCTIVE SENSOR

Low cost solution

The Q18 proximity sensor is the latest addition to the company's Q-Pak^(R) rectangular inductive sensor line. It measures 18 x 18 mm and reportedly provides a low-cost solution in applications where standard barrel sensors do not. They are three-wire dc, 10-30V dc products that feature integral circuitry that protects against short-circuit, overload, wire-break, and reverse polarity. TURCK Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3851-647

COAXIAL SWITCHES

For microwave applications

The series CR-33 and series CCR-33 coaxial switches are designed as two highly versatile families of broadband, SPDT, microwave devices for low insertion loss, high isolation, and repeatability. Each switch is available with either a failsafe or latching actuator rated at 12, 15, or 28V dc. Both families feature indicator contacts, TTL drivers, and diodes as options. The characteristic impedance for all switches is 50 ohms, according to the company. Teledyne Relayshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-648

CODE READING SOFTWARE

Tolerates distortions

IDMax is reportedly a breakthrough in Data Matrix^(TM) code reading software. It is designed for Direct Part Mark Identification (DPMI), which is a challenging operation that can distort codes. The product is designed to tolerate these distortions and achieve high read rates. The software is available on the company's industrial-grade In-Sight^(R) 5100, 5400, and 3400 vision sensors. Cognex Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3851-649

IMAGE SENSOR

Improves digital imaging capabilities

The KAI-2020M image sensor is engineered to allow scientists to better analyze and extract information from objects under the extreme lighting conditions often encountered in new drug discovery, cellular biology, or medical research applications. It is a two million pixel interline transfer charge coupled device image sensor that allows users to capture clear images with high dynamic range when using either bright field or fluorescence microscopy. It is available in both single and dual output versions, and it reportedly provides video rates of 15 or 30 frames per second. Eastman Kodakhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-650

PLATINUM-DIFFUSED DIODES

High blocking voltage characteristics

The 600V-rated 60APU06 and 60EPU06 Ultrafast recovery epitaxial diodes feature a platinum diffusion process that accurately controls charge carrier lifetime. The ability to set or adjust diode recovery (speed) characteristics enables optimized performance and efficiency. Applications for the products include output rectification in industrial switch mode power supplies, such as high frequency and ac TIG welding machines in the 80 to 200A dc output range, where 600-V devices are recommended because of voltage spikes. International Rectifierhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-651

MASS VORTEX FLOW METER

For energy consumption applications

The Innova-Mass Model 240 Energy Monitoring System (EMS) multivariable vortex mass flow meter is designed for energy monitoring applications. The flow meter reportedly calculates energy consumption, delivers a real time output signal of the energy consumed within the facility over a period of time, and is suitable for water and steam heating and cooling applications. It is available in sizes from 0.5 to 8 inches, or in an insertion-type configuration. Sierra Instrumentshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3851-652