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Latest 2.4GHz Active RFID Reader DL580 for RTLS Applications
DAILY RFID has newly developed a 2.4GHz RFID active reader DL580 to meet different needs of nowadays society. With an external Omni-directional antenna, this 2.4GHz reader is suitable for a number of RTLS (Real Time Location System) applications including asset tracking, warehouse management, logistics, and student management and so on. - August 04, 2011 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Sealed, Ultra-Miniature Pushbutton Switch from C&K Components Saves Assembly Time and Money
Miniature size, versatility make FP Series switch ideal for use in telecom, datacom applications… - August 03, 2011 - C&K Components
Rochester Electronics Receives Supplier Excellence Award from Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems
Raytheon IDS recognizes Rochester Electronics for providing high-quality products and excellent customer service. - August 03, 2011 - Rochester Electronics
2.4GHz Active RFID Reader DL580 for Asset Tracking
DAILY RFID has recently announced the launch of a 2.4GHz active RFID reader DL580 specially designed for easy asset tracking. This 2.4GHz RFID reader DL580 could be customized to operate from ISM 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz frequency version. Equipped with an external antenna, this 2.4GHz RFID long range... - July 31, 2011 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Breakthrough Indentation Yield Strength Test by Nanovea
Nanovea introduced its patent pending breakthrough method of reliably acquiring yield strength through indentation; ultimately replacing the traditional tensile testing machine for yield strength measurement. - July 30, 2011 - NANOVEA
Bench Top Wind Tunnel Demonstrates ATS Innovations in Thermal Management Instrumentation
The BWT-104 Bench Top Wind Tunnel developed by Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc., has sophisticated capabilities that show the company’s continued commitment to providing world class thermal engineering solutions. - July 30, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Customers Demand Networked Rotary Encoders
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), announces its full selection of networked size 25 (2.5” diameter, or 63mm) rotary encoders. These heavy duty rotary sensors can provide an overall measuring range of up to 30 bits, and are available for EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, or DeviceNet... - July 30, 2011 - AMCI
Latest Passive RFID UHF Metal Tags for Metallic Environment
DAILY RFID has recently released an up-to-date passive UHF metal tag-26 for tracking and tracing objects in a metallic environment. Available in ISO18000-6C or EPC Class 1 Gen 2 standard, this UHF RFID metal tag is suitable from 860MHz to 960MHz frequency version to serve international... - July 28, 2011 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
DecaWave Tapes Out ScenSor DW1000 Chip
DecaWave has completed tape out of MPW2 of its ground-breaking DW1000 chip, the first product of the ScenSor family. - July 28, 2011 - DecaWave
RFID 2.4 GHz Long Range Reader with Adjustable Read Range
DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading producer of RFID tags and readers, has developed the latest 2.4 GHz long range reader DL9130 to read 2.4GHz active RFID tags. This 2.4GHz reader is of high technology and it can offer an impressive long reading range of up to 200 meters. - July 28, 2011 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Review of Test Equipment for Thermal Interface Material in June Qpedia Thermal eMagazine
Qpedia Thermal eMagazine this month features articles on Modern Test Equipment for TIM Testing and the Effects of Different Compounds & Cooling Enhancements on the Thermal Resistance of a Stacked Die. - July 24, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Festival RFID Wristbands for Access Control in Festival Party
DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading producer of RFID tags and readers, has recently come out with a latest festival RFID wristband for access control in festival party. In addition, with a velcro design, these RFID wristbands are also served as a security and ticketing issue. These wristbands have used... - July 23, 2011 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
2.45GHz RFID Active Reader DL9130 for Inventory Management
DAILY RFID has newly developed 2.45GHz RFID active reader DL9130 for inventory management. With its long read and write range, this active RFID reader is perfectly used in enterprise supply chain management to improve the efficiency of inventory tracking and management. To make identification more... - July 22, 2011 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
iwNetworks Expands Line of High Performance Transceiver Offerings at the Best Value
XFP, GE SFP, CWDM SFP, and BiDi SFP types now available. - July 18, 2011 - Macrotron Systems, Inc.
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.