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Smart Actuator IC Integrates Physical Layer LIN Transceiver, 16-bit MCU  11/19/2009 9:01:00 AM
MLX81150Melexis has developed the MLX81150 smart actuator IC. The chip integrates a physical layer LIN transceiver, a voltage regulator as well as a 16-bit microcontroller with 32kB flash memory including the peripheral functions such as as high voltage IOs, timer, ADC with differential amplifier for current monitoring, PWM-unit and EEPROM.

Twelve-bit Magnetic Rotary Encoder Targets Challenging Apps  11/16/2009 12:00:00 AM
12 bit magnetic encoderaustriamicrosystems expanded its magnetic rotary encoder portfolio with the AS5245. Based on the company´s stacked-die technology, the IC provides desirable phase matching capabilities. No additional temperature compensation, calibration or shielding against external magnetic stray fields is needed, according to the company. The digital angle data of the AS5245 is provided either as

Motion Sensor Enables Smarter Vehicle Electronics  11/13/2009 7:40:00 AM
ST motion sensor for vehiclesSTMicroelectronics has introduced a motion sensor providing accurate measurements of vehicle movement for systems such as adaptive front lights, auto-levelling HID (high-intensity discharge) lamps, inertial brake lights, e-parking brake, advanced anti-theft systems and control of vehicle dynamics. The AIS226DS is a

Instrument Calibrates Two Temperature Sensors Simultaneously  11/12/2009 2:50:00 PM
temp sensor calibratorE Instruments’ HC-DB35 calibrator can calibrate two temperature sensors simultaneously or at two different temperatures in quick time. The HC-DB35 dual dry block calibrator is appropriate with fast heating and cooling times. Features include a cold range of -35°C to 123°C, hot 50°C to 350°C; accuracy: cold ±0.5°C, hot ±0.1 percent FS + one digit; stability:

Three-axis MEMS Gyroscope Offers 360 Degrees of Freedom  11/11/2009 5:38:00 PM
3 axis MEMS gyroSTMicroelectronics introduced a single-package analog gyroscope that accurately measures angular rates along three orthogonal axes. The sensor provides 360° angular-rate detection for high-precision 3D gesture and motion recognition in mobile phones, game controllers, personal navigation systems and

Programmable Actuator Features Graphic User Interface  11/9/2009 3:30:00 PM
programmable actuator with GUIHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduced its Haydon IDEA Drive stepper motor linear actuator. The IDEA Drive is an integrated linear actuator, electronic drive, and control unit fully programmable with a patent pending GUI (graphic user interface). Programming the actuator is through

Ambient Light Sensor Delivers I²C Output  11/4/2009 8:00:00 AM
the SFH 5712 digital ambient light sensor from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Detecting ambient brightness in the same way the human eye does, the SFH 5712 digital ambient light sensor from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has an integrated I²C interface. Capable of rates of up to 3.4 MHz, the 2 x 2 x 0.7-mm sensor automatically provides a measured value between 3 and 65,000 lux twice a second.

Pressure Indicating Sensor Film Minimizes Defects  10/24/2009 12:30:00 PM
Pressurex film from Sensor Products reveals the distribution and magnitude of surface contact pressure in battery lamination and calendaring presses. Difficult to detect pressure variations across the surface of battery laminators and calendar presses can be

Linear Encoders achieve high accuracy  10/20/2009 2:35:00 PM
ec912sa218-webUtilizing A and B output voltage channels plus a periodic index, a line of Kübler by TURCK robust magnetic linear encoders purportedly achieves high accuracy in a broad range of linear motion applications. The T8.LI20 and T8.LI50 linear encoders are available with either a push-pull output or an RS422 interface...

Sensors offer performance to 1,000°C  10/16/2009 4:53:00 PM
ec912sa211-webNon-contact displacement sensors from Capacitec perform to 1,000°C in manufacturing and testing applications. The HPC-150C-H sensor includes the following features: OD 9.5 mm size, range of 2.5 mm, and 0.25 micron resolution. The operating temperature is 400°C.



 




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