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RoHS-compliant isolation transformers are suitable for step-up, step-down, and 1:1 voltage applications and have power ratings of 0.025–5.0 kVA. An electrostatic shield between the transformers’ primary and secondary windings enhances safety and suppresses transients and electrical noise. When used in a 1:1 configuration, the transformers protect sensitive electrical equipment in...
The KNF Neuberger Type NMP05 diaphragm micropump for sampling air and gases combines high performance with precision miniature packaging, resulting in efficient and reliable operation for portable, battery-operated equipment, including industrial hygiene devices, air samplers, and medical analyzers. This miniature OEM pump measures 17 by 26 by 31 mm and weighs just 18 g.
Features include a bolted...
Wind River has packaged its Android expertise and technologies into three specialized software offerings: user experience, connectivity, and medical modules. This comes with the announcement of its Solution Accelerators for Android, a series of software modules that can help developers jumpstart their Android development and rapidly integrate compelling features and functionalities to their...
A RoHS compliant programmable stepper motor drive is capable of a 75 V dc input voltage and a max output current of 3.85 A rms. The PCM7539X IDEA unit is designed to control size 23 and size 34 stepper motor linear actuators with functionality and programmability similar to the firm’s low- power IDEA drives. The motor is compact and contains a fully programmable control unit with graphic...
A chip set is targeted at PLL and frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) sweeper applications requiring ultimate performance. The first part of the set, the HMC983LP5E dc to 7-GHz fractional-N divider, integrates a 48-bit delta-sigma modulator to achieve fractional frequency resolution of 180 nHz. A built-in frequency sweeper enables identical, coherent, FMCW frequency sweeps that can be...
A series of compact, low-noise fans is available to medical OEMs seeking motor efficiency and long service life to cool electronic components. Comprising five product families with fan sizes of 80–172 mm, the S-Force series features nominal maximum speeds of 14,000 rpm and offers operating values characteristic of larger fans. The compact single- and three-phase multipole motors with wear-...
A series of inverters is vacuum-encapsulated to provide performance reliability and resistance to shock, vibration, and humidity. The low-profile SE/SE2 and compact E200II inverters can power cold-cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL)–backlit LCDs in devices such as medical diagnostic equipment. The inverters are suitable for single- and dual-lamp applications in which compact size, high...
Intel announced the availability of its latest mobile Atom processor-based platform, formerly codenamed Cedar Trail. Designed to provide compact, on-the-go computing with extended battery life at a lower price point, the platform adds several new features.
The design’s dedicated media engine enables full 1080p high-definition playback of videos and Blu-Ray content and includes additional...
A series of hardware mounting kits for PC/104 and PC/104-Plus bus drives suited for restricted-space equipment designs have been engineered to facilitate assembly of modules and multiboard stacks. The kits may be used with any commercially available PC/104 module. Each kit includes all the hardware necessary to mount a single-board computer and is supplied with four #4-40 threaded spacers 0.600...
A compact RDM-series rotary DIP switch comes with gold contacts rated for 42 V dc and 100 mA and offers a choice of 10 or 16 positions. Suited for applications involving exposure to dirt and liquid contaminants or to temperatures as low as –60°C or high as 125°C, it features an IP67-rated ultraslim package that supports high-density mounting in medical equipment. The RoHS-...
A manufacturer of industrial switches and joysticks offers a range of customized membrane switches for use in medical devices. Available in a variety of design, color, and illumination combinations, the ergonomically designed low-profile switches require little space and are thus adaptable to essentially any device design. Configured for either nontactile use or with tactile feedback using sound...
A company’s transducers business unit offers four branded lines of standard and custom weight and force sensors for incorporation into medical equipment. The sensors can be tailored to meet the mounting, connectivity, and accuracy requirements of a range of applications. The force sensors exhibit high accuracy and reliability in the monitoring of internal tube pressure in infusion pumps, in...
Microchip Technology 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 are the smallest and lowest-cost PIC32 MCUs, and are the first PIC32s to feature dedicated audio and capacitive-sensing peripherals. Rated for operation up to 105°C, the PIC32 MX1 and MX2...
A tunable MMIC band pass filter is well-suited for hybrid and microwave integrated circuit (MIC) applications in wideband test and measurement equipment. This analog voltage tuned, solid state MMIC filter is insensitive to environmental conditions, and represents a space saving alternative to mechanically tuned and MEMS based filter solutions. The HMC899 Tunable MMIC Band Pass Filter (BPF)...
A company has introduced two new families of low-power operational amplifiers with enhanced accuracy and reduced package size. The TSV85x and LMV82x devices aim to upgrade the industry-standard (LMV321) in signal-conditioning applications across the computer, industrial, and medical fields. The operational amplifiers come with a shut-down pin option that reduces the device current consumption to...
In January, a company will launch a new defibrillator tester. The compact, lightweight and portable UNI-PULSE defibrillator analyzer features advanced measurement technology to verify the safe operation and functionality of all defibrillators. The battery powered analyzer offers both manual and automatic test programs for testing of all monophasic, biphasic and pulsed waveform defibrillators....
A company has released details of its new 2.4/5.8 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n wireless USB adapter. The item includes a 5 dBi antenna and features data rates up to 300 Mbps. The new wireless adapter is an improvement over the WLAN-LCUSB-01 adapter that was introduced nearly two years ago. The new part number, WLAN-LCUSB2458, reflects the adapter’s dual-band capabilities. The antenna included with the...
High-reliability microelectronic modules for implantable medical devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, neurostimulators, and cochlear implants are available from a company that offers integrated solutions encompassing everything from conceptual design through high-volume surface-mount (SMT) assembly of modules. The company brings a range of design and modeling capabilities to the...
In response to feedback from customers, a company has added three additional keyways to a line of its plastic connectors for medical electronic equipment. The additional keyways help prevent inadvertent cross-connects, a critical risk in medical applications. In addition, they minimize space so that one connector can combine the functions that previously required multiple connectors; one...
Available for incorporation into PCB-level designs for medical equipment, an integrated circuit (IC) is designed to eliminate the unintentional stalling or loss of synchronization in stepper motors by providing closed-loop motor control. The chip applies variable-current control to minimize motor heating and energy costs. Because it optimizes the torque of the motor, it may allow the engineer to...
In a company’s ECG cables, twin-pin connectors are used in the conductive circuit running from the patient to the ECG device. The connectors’ shielded leads protect the weak ECG electrical waveforms from the effects of extraneous radio-frequency energy. The manufacturer uses Santoprene as a primary molding material and outer-insulation material in all of its standard ECG products,...
Volex (London), a maker of electrical, digital, and optical cables and interconnects, has begun production of radio frequency coil cable assemblies for use in MRI systems at its Suzhou, China, facility. Developing and manufacturing RF coil cables in Suzhou will allow the company to provide consulting and design services in China, where many of Volex’s customers manufacture, according to a...
A company has developed a series of ultra low– and low-profile spring pins for applications where above board height is limited. The five new low-profile spring pins provide unique above PCB height profiles and through-hole or SMT options. The 0921-X & 0926-X series are through-hole mount and have either .0195-in (0.5-mm) or .0275-in. (0.7-mm) mid-stroke travel. The 0965 is for surface-...
Flextronics (Singapore), a provider of electronics manufacturing services, has expanded its facility in Romania, adding space to cater to medical equipment and medical disposables OEMs. Located in Timisoara, Romania, the facility now features a refurbished production area, 1300 sq m of class 8 cleanroom, and increased manufacturing capabilities. Flextronics invested in the facility in response to...
A company that pecializes in fabrication of thermosets, thermoplastics, aluminum, brass, copper, and stainless steel, offers a material alternative to lead for use in medical electronic devices. Poly-tungsten thermoplastic can be machined and fabricated in a variety of configurations and has the density of traditional metals without the safety issues associated with lead. It’s also more...
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