L-Com Omnidirectional Antennas Combine Popular Features in Single Units
L-com Inc. has released four new omnidirectional antennas for the 2.4 GHz and 5.1-5.8 GHz bands with multiple-in/multiple-out (MIMO) capabilities. These new antennas combine five popular features into single units: dual polarity feed systems (vertical and horizontal), high gain (10 or 13 dBi depending on model), two integrated diversity antennas in a single radome, UV-Resistant radome for all-...
Mill-Max Shrouded Male Pin Connectors Available in 4–64-Pin Configurations
Mill-Max has introduced shrouded male pin connectors for applications such as frequently mated interconnects and blind mate conditions. These double row connectors come in 4–64-pin configurations and are available in through-hole and surface mount termination styles. The shroud of the connector extends above the pins, affording full protection during handling, assembly, connecting and...
Pickering Electronics Reed Relays Have Tungsten-Plated Contacts for Long Life
Pickering Electronics’ High Voltage Reed Relays feature 1 kV stand-off at 10 W switching up to 15 kV stand-off at 50 W switching. The Series 104 is a range of single-in-line reed relays intended for voltages that are beyond the capabilities of conventional SIL reed relays. They are suited for such applications as transformer or cable testing or any other automatic test equipment where high...
Express Logic's ThreadX Available for Multicore Systems in SMP or AMP Modes
Express Logic Inc. has announced that its ThreadX® real-time operating system (RTOS) is now available for multicore systems in both Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) or Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP) modes. By making ThreadX available for both SMP and AMP modes, Express Logic gives developers flexibility for using ThreadX in both homogeneous or heterogeneous systems. In SMP mode, ThreadX/SMP...
Kontron develops deployable industrial temp-rated platform for smart M2M applications
Kontron announced the availability of its machine-to-machine (M2M) deployable system, the Kontron KM2M806XT. The ready-to-deploy hardware platform matches the requirements of M2M applications that must operate in extended temperatures and industrial environments. It comes with application-ready middleware and supports M2M digital device connectivity right out of the box. Suited for factory and...
Express Logic introduces ThreadX-Lite RTOS for IAR Embedded Workbench users
Express Logic recently announced a version of its ThreadX-Lite real-time operating systems (RTOS), exclusively offered by IAR Systems. The single-user license targets the ARM Cortex-M series microcontrollers. A subset of the ThreadX RTOS, ThreadX-Lite contains many ThreadX features and capabilities packaged in a compact object library designed with IAR Systems for use with the IAR Embedded...
WinSystems’ SBC integrates PCI Express with PC/104
WinSystems announced their PXM-C388-S, a PC/104-compatible single board computer (SBC) powered by an Intel 1.66-GHz Atom processor. This new SBC adds the SUMIT (Stackable Unified Modular Interconnect Technology) I/O expansion connector onto a PC/104 expandable SBC.  This combination gives designers I/O expansion for standard and custom PC/104 modules currently available, plus enhanced...
ProPhotonix Expands Cobra Machine Vision Lighting Product Line
ProPhotonix Limited, a designer and manufacturer of LED light engines and laser diodes modules as well as a distributor vendors' laser diodes, has launched COBRA Max, an increase to the power and function of its patented COBRA product line of machine vision lighting solutions. COBRA Max is a compact linescan illuminator with a modular form factor that produces a uniform line up to 5,000,000 Lux....
Servometer Introduces New Bellows Electrical Contacts Brochure
Servometer’s new bellows electrical contacts brochure features products and specifications to design and integrate bellows into electrical applications. The catalog covers material specifications, the manufacturing process, and installation methods. Bellows electrical contacts can be used in various electronic applications such as circuit boards and circuit testing devices. Two product...
Alpha Wire Offers Industrial Ethernet Cables
Alpha Wire has added industrial ethernet to its growing family of Xtra-Guard high-performance cables. The new Cat 5e cables enable Ethernet communications with the durability and temperature range of Alpha’s Xtra-Guard 4 jacket. The new industrial ethernet cables are available in a choice of unshielded, foil shield, or Supra-Shield foil/braid. Additionally, the cables are UV and fluid...
Excelitas Technologies Acquires Carson Engineering
Excelitas Technologies (Waltham, MA), a provider of lighting solutions to medical OEMs, has acquired Carsan Engineering (Golden, CO), a manufacturer of arc lamp power supplies for the medical market. For 25 years, Carsan Engineering had designed and developed a wide variety of arc lamp power supplies used in products delivered by many of the world’s leading medical OEMs. The acquisition...
Linear Hall-Effect Sensor Integrated Circuits Require Low Voltage
A series of linear Hall-effect sensor integrated circuits are suitable for use in medical applications including position sensing in infusion pumps. Designed to monitor magnetic fields from a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, all packages can be supplied on tape for automated, lower-cost assembly. These devices respond to both North and South poles and can be powered with voltages as low...
CPU Module Features Intel Core i7/i5/i3 Processor
A high-performance CPU module features a second generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processor on COM.0 R2.0 type 2 pin-out. Type 2 pin-out and legacy I/O support allow for easy migration. The SOM-5790 COM-Express Basic module is suitable for high-end industrial applications, such as telecom, medical, gaming, military and video surveillance. The supplier provides both type 6 (SOM-5890) and...
Control Panel Assembly Features Keypad Interface
A total control panel assembly features rubber keypad interfaces. The compact and durable interface can be combined with the company's circuitry for a customized solution, ideal for such applications as medical handheld devices. The keypad interface consists of a silicone overlay that can be customized using a variety of methods, including laser etching, screen printing, and material...
Power Supply Works with Lithium, Alkaline, or NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
A 24 Vdc loop power supply provides a rugged and dependable, easy to use power source with a low noise regulated output. It is suitable for use with smart transmitters. Once activated by the "on" button, power stays on until disconnected. Users may adjust connections simply by disconnecting and reattaching leads. The "Power Hold" feature automatically reactivates the circuit...
Power Supply Exceeds Medical Device Requirements
A manufacturer of both internal and external power supplies offers a single output, open-frame medical power supply family. The MINT1175 delivers 120 W, the highest convection-cooled power in its form factor (2 x 4 x 1.3 in.) and up to 175 W with forced air cooling above 90% efficiency. The MINT1175 family ranges from 12 to 56 V dc output and operates over –40–70 °C temperature...
Imaging Development Kit Enables Quick Creation of Autofocusing Smart-Camera Systems
A company has teamed with a motion systems manufacturer and a lens and optical component specialist to produce an OEM imaging developer’s kit. The SmartCamera kit features precision autofocus in a compact size for high-performance medical, biometric, and other imaging applications calling for high image resolution. It enables system design engineers to develop quickly autofocusing smart-...
D-Sub Combination Connectors Available in Multiple Configurations
A family of combination mixed-layout D-subminiature connectors includes connectors with size 22 high-density signal contact layouts. The layouts are available as standard in configurations of 19W1, 15W4, and 45W2 and in straight-solder-pin and solder-cup versions. Saving space in applications requiring power, coax, and signal contacts, these configurations can give design engineers flexibility...
Vision Sensor Features Auto-Tuning Function
A company's sensor combines some of the functionality of machine vision and traditional sensors in a single system. The IV Vision Sensor is a low-cost, highly versatile, multipurpose sensor to handle a range of presence detection applications. Setup takes approximately one minute, and the IV can handle detection applications that previously required multiple convenitonal or proximity sensors. The...
Microchip expands 32-bit PIC MCU family
Microchip Technology Inc. recently announced a new series of low pin count 32-bit PIC32 microcontrollers (MCUs) that provide 61 DMIPS of performance in packages as small as 5 by 5 mm. The PIC32 MX1 and MX2 MCUs, the smallest and lowest-cost PIC32 MCUs, are the first in the family to feature dedicated audio and capacitive-sensing peripherals. The devices also feature USB On-the-Go (OTG)...
National Instruments introduces embedded devices with multifunction I/O for custom apps
National Instruments announced four new single-board RIO board-level embedded devices featuring a real-time processor, a Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA, analog and digital I/O, and other built-in peripherals for custom embedded control and monitoring applications. The devices provide engineers with off-the-shelf FPGA and real-time processor technology through NI’s LabView while maintaining the...
QNX offers IEC 62304 compliant RTOS
QNX Software Systems has expanded its product and service offering to help medical device manufacturers reduce the effort of building infusion pumps, patient monitoring devices, blood analysis systems, MRI machines, robotically assisted surgery systems, and other safety-critical products that must pass regulatory approval. The expanded offering will include the QNX Neutrino real-time operating...
Rare Earth Magnets Feature High Magnetic Values and Compact Size
Specializing in the compression-molding of Bremag rare earth magnets from neodymium, iron, and boron, a company supports its product offerings with complete engineering assistance, prototyping services, magnet fabrication, and inventory management. The high magnetic values and compact size of the bonded magnets make them an option for miniaturized applications in which weight and space are...
Contract Manufacturing Services for Complicated Components and Assemblies
A company partners with medical device companies to manufacture complicated components and assemblies. The specialist offers expertise in design, feasibility studies, process validation, FDA assistance, and production management, providing customers with total project management. It has supported companies making neuromodulation, cardiology, radiology, neurovascular, orthopedic, and...
Endoscope Quality Tester Incorporates Optomechanical System
A bench-mounted endoscope image quality tester is designed to provide a comprehensive set of objective, accurate, clinically relevant measurements of endoscope image quality in high-volume environments. The flexible third-generation instrument can be used to test a range of endoscope configurations, including offset and angle eyepieces. It provides quantitative data related to optical parameters...