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International Electronic Machines Showcases Wheel Inspection System Environment (WISE) at Gathering of Public Transportation Industry
Held every three years in conjunction with the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Annual Meeting, EXPO is public transportation’s premier showcase of technology, products and services. - July 18, 2011 - International Electronic Machines Corporation
UHF RFID Starter Kit for Parking Control is on Promotion
DAILY RFID has newly announced the launch of a UHF RFID starter kit designed specially for parking control. This RFID kit is designed to track and manage vehicles in parking areas or gated communities. And it is on promotion sales at around US $420 per unit this month. - July 14, 2011 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Free Webinar Invitation, Thermal Management of Consumer Electronics, July 28th
ATS’s webinar, “Thermal Management of Consumer Electronics” is being held July 28th, 2PM Eastern Time. ATS is extending an open invitation to the thermal management community. - July 12, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Thermal Management White Paper Details the How and Why of Air Flow Measurement in Electronic Systems
ATS’s latest thermal management white paper gives thermal engineers details on air flow measurement in electronic systems. The paper discusses why such measurement is important, best practice, and pitfalls to avoid. - July 10, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Geotest Announces PXI Semiconductor Test System for Digital and Mixed Signal Test Applications
TS-900 offers cost effective and configurable test solution with comparable features to proprietary ATE systems. - July 09, 2011 - Geotest-Marvin Test Systems
WaferSense® Vibration Sensor Helps Diffusion Furnace Team Identify Vibration Sources to Increase Wafer Yield
When a diffusion furnace team at a 200 mm fab experienced defect problems in specific stocker locations of its high volume semiconductor process, CyberOptics WaferSense® Auto Vibration Sensors helped test a theory that excessive vibrations created by stocker fans effected die yield. - July 08, 2011 - CyberOptics Semiconductor
Precision Microdrives Releases World’s Smallest 4mm Vibration Motor for Tablet PC Haptic Feedback
Precision Microdrives is proud to launch its smallest vibration motor yet - the 304-103. This motor is also the worlds smallest 4mm SMT vibration motor with dimensions of just Ø 4mm diameter by 3.5mm tall. The ultra low profile of this motor is ideal for haptic feedback functions in tablet PCs and tablet phones. - July 03, 2011 - Precision Microdrives Limited
ATS Announces maxiFLOW Heat Sink Series with Push Pin Mounting System
Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is providing a new series of its maxiFLOW™ heat sinks which now include an integral push pin mounting system for fast, safe attachment of the heat sinks onto BGAs and other hot components Each heat sink comes with a pair of durable push pins in a choice... - July 02, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
C&K Develops High-Performance, IP67-Sealed SMT Key Switches for Harsh Environment Applications
LED illuminated K12S Series key switches available in double action and detect versions - June 30, 2011 - C&K Components
Precision Microdrives Launches World’s Strongest (Highest Vibration Output) 6mm Vibration Motor
World's strongest 6mm vibration motor for haptic feedback and vibration tactile feedback in handheld and touch-screen based devices. - June 29, 2011 - Precision Microdrives Limited
Millennial Net Inc. Receives Best Application of Wireless Sensor Networks Award
During this week’s wireless sensor networks and RTLS conference in Munich, Germany, IDTechEx Media Group awarded Millennial Net the Best Application of WSN Award for its MeshScape® Wireless Energy Management Solution. The awards honored the most exciting new products and technology... - June 24, 2011 - Millennial Net
Better Cooling of Laptop Electronics by Using Refrigeration Says Qpedia Thermal eMagazine
The new issue of Qpedia Thermal eMagazine compares methods for cooling the increasingly hotter electronic components in laptop and notebook computers. Refrigeration technology is demonstrated to be the most effective way to solve heat problems. - June 24, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
CLWT-067 from ATS: the Eco-Friendly Choice When Selecting a Closed-Loop Wind Tunnel
The CLWT-067 from Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (www.qats.com) is a research-quality closed loop benchtop wind tunnel that leaves a smaller footprint than traditional, closed loop wind tunnels or environmental test chambers. - June 18, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Precision Microdrives Launches 25mm Enclosed Vibrating Motor for Mixing Powders and Liquids
Precision Microdrives introduces the 325-100 25mm enclosed vibration motor. This motor is the first in a line of enclosed vibration motors that are easier to integrate into applications because there are no external moving parts. - June 16, 2011 - Precision Microdrives Limited
C&K Designs IP68-Sealed, Forward/Neutral/Reverse Rocker Switch for Grip or Panel Mount Applications
IP68-sealed, 3-position rocker switch provides rugged durability for harsh applications… - June 15, 2011 - C&K Components
Vitex Announces Availability of Multi-SDI Extender Rack for Use with Opticis Fiber Optic SDI Extenders
Vitex LLC, a leading supplier of fiber optic components today announced that it will soon start shipping Opticis 19”1RU Multi-SDI extender mounting frame. This rack can be used with SDIX-100, fiber optic SDI extender and can accommodate up to 12 extenders. - June 15, 2011 - Vitex LLC
Tips and Techniques for Best Use of CFD for Heat Sinks and Systems Modeling: Free Webinar, June 23
ATS will present a free webinar that thoroughly reviews computational fluid dynamics, CFD, simulation software. Attendees will learn basic uses and advanced techniques for preparing CFD models and leveraging them to save time, improve quality and lower costs. - June 15, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Fairchild Semiconductor’s Power Stage Dual Asymmetric MOSFETs Address Power Supply Designers’ Need for High Power Density, Ease of Design
Modules Provide Highest Output Current Capability Among All 5mmx6mm Dual MOSFET Solutions in the Market. - June 15, 2011 - Fairchild Semiconductor
“Out of the Box” Solution for Linear Position Gaging Applications
Macro Sensors, a subsdiary of American Sensor Technologies, offers a complete “out-of-the-box” solution for linear position gaging with its new EAZY-GAGE Bundle. - June 11, 2011 - American Sensor Technologies
ITT’s New APD 4-Way High Voltage Series Connector Conducts Ten-Times More VDC Than Standard APD Interconnects
Robust IP67/IP69k-rated connector suits automotive & industrial applications, including electric vehicles. - June 10, 2011 - ITT Interconnect Solutions
Met One Instruments, Inc. Welcomes a New Business Development Manager to the Light Scatter Instrumentation Division
Met One Instruments, Inc. is pleased to announce and welcome John Ramirez to the Light Scatter Instrumentation Division as their new Business Development Manager. John has 23 years of sales and marketing experience in the airborne particle counter and indoor air quality (IAQ) marketplaces. John... - June 09, 2011 - Met One Instruments, Inc.
AMCI Brings Affordable Motion to Allen-Bradley PLCs and PACs
AMCI announces budget-friendly solutions when adding motion (stepper or servo) to your Allen-Bradley PLC. Solutions include a 2-axis plug-in module for 1769 CompactLogix I/O, and 1-axis module for 1734 Point I/O. The 3602 module plugs directly in the 1769 CompactLogix PAC, and the 3401L plugs into... - June 09, 2011 - AMCI
Fairchild Semiconductor Launches Mobile Audio Initiative Targeting Demand for Louder, Better Speakers in Mobile Devices
Addressing Demand for High Performance Mixed Signal Technology that Improves Audio Performance While Minimizing Impact on Battery Life - June 08, 2011 - Fairchild Semiconductor
PowerTrench® MOSFETs from Fairchild Semiconductor Increase System Efficiency, Power Density in Synchronous Rectification Applications
Devices Provide 66 Percent Improved Figure of Merit Than Previous Solutions. - June 07, 2011 - Fairchild Semiconductor
Explosion Proof Pressure Transmitters Available in Extended Ranges and Options to Address Applications in Deep Well Drilling, Oil Processing and Mining
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has enhanced its AST4600 and AST46HA Series of Explosion Proof Pressure Transmitters with new pressure ranges, materials and options. - June 06, 2011 - American Sensor Technologies
Industry Leader in Embedded Computing Turns to ATS as Thermal Partner for Cavium Application
ATS’s first generation heat sink design for an industry leading embedded computing OEM creates a trusted partner relationship; follow on thermal design work outsourced to ATS freeing up the OEM’s team for other priorities. - June 05, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
New Generation DVB Software for Advanced Multi-Processor Digital TV Receivers
Ocean Blue Software, a world-leading digital TV software developer, has released a new version of its Sunrise DVB software to support multi-core CPUs and multi-tasking. - June 02, 2011 - Ocean Blue Software
S2C Appoints ChipStart as North American Distributor
ChipStart to Distribute S2C Rapid Prototyping Solutions in Canada and United States. - June 02, 2011 - ChipStart LLC
Sibridge Technologies & Axiom Design Automation Partner to Integrate Verification IPs with SystemVerilog
Integrates a large portfolio of Verification IPs with industry proven SystemVerilog Platform to provide unsurpassed flexibility for large regression farms. - May 27, 2011 - Axiom Design Automation
C&K Develops Vertical and Right Angle Illuminated Tactile Switches
ITS Series available in wide range of LED colors to meet customization requirements. - May 27, 2011 - C&K Components
C&K Components Expands KMT Series to Include Ultra-Low Profile, Double-Action Switch
Low-profile KMT 6 Series features a lifespan of more than 150,000 electrical & mechanical cycles. - May 26, 2011 - C&K Components
Modbus TCP/IP Encoders Now Available
Modbus TCP/IP connectivity now available with AMCI NR25 Series Absolute rotary encoders. Features include Power over EtherNet and coordinated motion among others. - May 26, 2011 - AMCI
SecureRF Corporation Joins AIM: Signals Commitment to Automatic Identification and Mobile Solutions
SecureRF Corporation announced today that it has joined AIM, the worldwide association for Automatic Identification and Mobility. AIM works to increase the understanding and adoption of Auto ID, RFID and enterprise mobile computing through education, standards, and cooperation with other leading... - May 23, 2011 - SecureRF Corporation
Reusable UHF Passive RFID Tag for Metal Usage
DAILY RFID has newly released a reusable UHF Passive RFID Tag with a long read range of up to 5 meters. With a small hole on both sides for fastening, the UHF Metal tag is designed to track on metal products or around metal environments. Sealed inside a metal tray, the robust UHF passive RFID tag... - May 22, 2011 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Precision Microdrives Launches 20mm Small Vibrating Motor for Battery Powered Massagers
Precision Microdrives has launched a small 20mm vibrating motor, with a flat sided case and lead terminal connectors, for use in adult toys, battery powered massagers, and medical products. The motor is wound to run on 3V, and tuned to run efficiently on two battery cells (either alkaline or Nickel... - May 21, 2011 - Precision Microdrives Limited
Multinational Telecom OEM Improves Heat Sink Attachment System to Preserve Quality of 4G Equipment
A telecommunications OEM had problems with thermal adhesive tape reliably attaching heat sinks to hot DSP chips in their new ATCA board for a 4G wireless application. ATS’s superGRIP™ heat sink clip with maxiFLOW™ heat sink solved these problems. - May 20, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
IGNIS Innovation Inc. Demonstrates World’s First Amorphous Silicon AMOLED Product at SID Display Week 2011
IGNIS announces a 3.47” 320x480 pixel AMOLED display, manufactured by RiTdisplay Corporation, and built with IGNIS patented AdMo™ compensation technology which makes the display more stable and more uniform. The display is ideal for mobile phones and other portable applications that... - May 18, 2011 - IGNIS Innovation Inc.
New Online Tool Provides Easier Way to Request a Quote for ATS Heat Sinks
Engineers can now get faster, more detailed price quotes for heat sinks from Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) by completing a simple but comprehensive online form that can be reached from every heat sink products page on the ATS website, Qats.com. The new Request a Heat Sink link is bright... - May 14, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Precision Microdrives’ Adds 6mm PCB Mounted Vibration Motor to Its Pico Haptic™ Range
Precision Microdrives has recently included a 6mm through-hole PCB mounted vibrating motor with multi-mounting points for extra secure mounting, within it's Pico Haptic™ range of miniature vibration motors. This motor offers traditional through-hole mounting method of integration with a small... - May 14, 2011 - Precision Microdrives Limited
Pin Fin Heat Sink from ATS Combines Economy with High Performance Cooling
A BGA component on a crowded circuit board required a low-cost heat sink that would manage excess heat and function in a confined space without the benefit of cooling air from a fan. A heat sink solution was provided by Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS). - May 04, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
13.56MHz RFID Reader Antenna Makes for Inventory Solution
DAILY RFID has announced the 13.56MHz RFID Reader antenna for inventory needs. The reader antenna plays an important role in RFID inventory management, since it gives a better RF signal to increase the read range, and enables dozens of 13.56MHz tags to be scanned simultaneously. The 13.56MHz RFID... - April 30, 2011 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Durex Industries Releases Latest Industry Focused Brochure – Life Sciences
Durex Industries, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of heaters, temperature sensors, controls and systems, recently announced the release of its new Life Sciences Industries Thermal Solution brochure. - April 29, 2011 - Durex Industries
How to Properly Measure and Analyze Temperature Within Electronic Systems - Free Webinar, April 28
This ATS webinar explains temperature measurement in electronic systems. It reviews the essential instruments and the best locations for testing to be conducted. It explains how to analyze temperature data as part of a complete thermal analysis. - April 27, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
C&K Components Develops PCI & PCI-Ready Security Smart Card Connectors for POS Applications
Compact smart card connectors designed for full size ID1 and SIM/SAM ID000 cards… - April 23, 2011 - C&K Components
Precision Microdrives Revises Its 310-101 10mm Coin Vibrator Motor and Increases Vibration Output
The 310-101 is a real workhorse of haptic feedback in handheld applications and cell (mobile) phones. It is Precision’s most commonly sold vibrator motor due to it's compact size, easy self-adhesive mounting method, and enclosed (shaftless) design. Motor component suppliers are starting to... - April 23, 2011 - Precision Microdrives Limited
Avnet Technology Solutions Introduces SolutionsPath ISV Acceleration Program in India
Program designed to help ISVs take applications to market more quickly and at a lower cost. - April 23, 2011 - Avnet Technology Solutions
ATS Heat Sinks Cool New Intel Sandy Bridge Processors in ATCA and Other Applications
ATS is now providing heat sink design services to thermally manage 2nd generation Intel Core iProcessors with Sandy Bridge Microarchitecture being used in ATCA, blade servers and single board computers. - April 22, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Precision Microdrives Introduces 4mm Spring / Pad Surface Mounted Vibration Motor
Precision’s Pico Haptic™ range of PCB vibration motors, contains a type of PCB-mountable motor known as 'spring / pad' surface mounting vibration motors. They're not SMT / surface mount in the classic reflow sense, but nonetheless they offer a neat manufacturing method for adding a... - April 17, 2011 - Precision Microdrives Limited
Rochester Electronics Announces Re-Introduction of LSI CMOS ASIC Gate Array Product Line
LSI Corporation licenses Rochester Electronics to manufacture their complete line of gate array products - April 16, 2011 - Rochester Electronics
Geotest Welcomes New Western Regional Sales Manager
Michael Schraeder joins Geotest sales team as Western Regional sales manager - April 15, 2011 - Geotest-Marvin Test Systems