Motor Drives, Robotics & Controls

July 2013
Ametherm introduced a series of inrush current limiting NTC thermistors designed to withstand high steady-state currents from 6 A to 50 A and 250 J to 800 J of input energy in a wide range of applications.
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07/29/2013
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07/28/2013
C&K miniature rocker switches feature a splash proof rubber boot option
C&K Components, a manufacturer of pushbutton, tactile, toggle and rocker switches, as well as smart card interconnect devices, has expanded its product offering of miniature rocker switches to include
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07/26/2013
Battery-free RFID tag provides orientation data
The Kineo1 from Spain-based Farsens is a battery-free RFID sensor tag capable of transmitting a unique identifier and the associated orientation data to a commercial EPC C1G2 reader without the need
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07/25/2013
IAR Systems experiment kits enable creative, easy, and low-cost evaluation
IAR Systems® launched its Experiment! starter kits, aimed at creative evaluation for a low price. Developers can use the Experiment! kits to evaluate the embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded
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07/25/2013
Magnetics 2014 is looking for energetic and knowledgeable speakers to address its audience of OEM developers of products that utilize magnets and magnet systems, OEM developers involved in EMC technology,
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07/24/2013
Digital DC drives from Sprint Electric regenerate braking energy
With its recently extended PLX range, Sprint Electric offers the latest in regenerative three phase digital DC drive technology. The DC drives are able to regenerate energy back to the mains supply
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07/24/2013
ARCOL RWS precision power wirewound resistor is surface-mountable
UK-based ARCOL Resistors, specialists in resistor technology, now offers the RWS range of compact precision power wirewound SMD resistors, presented as the highest power SMD resistor design currently
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07/24/2013
Lenze Americas taps Garry ONeill as National Distribution Manager
Lenze Americas, a leading manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, announced the appointment of Garry O'Neill as national distribution manager for
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07/23/2013
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced the availability of its next-generation of 650 volt (V) non-punch
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07/23/2013
Precision coils enhance high-voltage electronics
Electronics engineers requiring reliable magnetic components for high voltage designs will find the "Perfect-Layer™" Coil Series from Innovative Power (IPI) is flexible and ideal for a wide range
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07/23/2013
One of the world's leading suppliers of test facilities for the manufacturers of power turbines and transformers is using digital power analysers from Yokogawa because their accuracy offers major
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07/19/2013
Toshiba International recently completed an expansion of its control plant located in Houston, Texas. The expansion provides an additional 107,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space and
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07/18/2013
TRINAMIC expands stepper motor driver line with 4A device, promises lowest power dissipation
TRINAMIC Motion Control, a leading global developer of motor and motion control technologies, expanded the company's existing product line of micro-stepping motor drives with a new IC that supports
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07/18/2013
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will be exhibiting at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2013. At the ST Booth 1D-201, you can witness various
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07/16/2013
Oregon State solar car wins closest finish in Formula Sun Grand Prix history
The Oregon State University Solar Vehicle Team placed 1st in the 2013 Formula Sun Grand Prix last week. OSU took the race by driving 193 laps (661 miles) around the Circuit of the Americas in Austin,
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07/15/2013
ACS Motion Control, a leading provider of advanced multi-axis motion and machine control solutions, offers smart motion systems that decrease cycle times and increase throughput in a smaller, low
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07/15/2013
Positronic announces new e-commerce portal, PosiShop
Positronic, a manufacturer of D-subminiature, power, rectangular and circular electrical connectors, is pleased to introduce its new E-commerce partner, PosiShop. The purpose of PosiShop is to stock
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07/13/2013
Amantys' influence in international markets has grown further with the announcement of a significant partnership with Mannheim-based GvA Leistungselektronik GmbH. The distributor, developer and manufacturer
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07/11/2013
Motor pre-driver from Diodes Incorporated simplifies speed control
The ZXBM1021 single-phase, brushless, DC motor pre-driver introduced by Diodes Incorporated provides a small, feature-rich variable speed control solution for cooling fans, blowers, extractors, motors
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07/11/2013
TDK-Lambda GWS500 power supply family expands with two low output voltage models
TDK extended the TDK-Lambda GWS500 family of power supplies with the addition of two low output voltage models. Combining the same high efficiency, high power density and low standby power characteristics
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07/10/2013
Class D amplifier from Apex Microtechnology improves power delivery for brush-type motors
Focusing on improving output efficiencies for Class D "switching" amplifiers used to drive brush-type motors, Apex Microtechnology, Inc, has introduced the SA160DP. Designed as a complete H-bridge
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07/10/2013
Low-capacitance varistors offer fast response
The ZVX Series SMD varistor is a great choice for fast response transient voltage suppression due to its low capacitance. Lower capacitance is required to eliminate possible distortion of data signals
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07/09/2013
Texas Instruments introduced a precision analog design library that provides comprehensive board-level precision designs to help engineers quickly evaluate and customize their systems while expanding
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07/07/2013
Compact self-powered DC panel mount voltmeter suits battery monitoring
Murata recently released the compact DMR20-10-DCM "nanoMeter" self-powered auto-ranging DC voltmeter designed for mounting in an industry-standard "oiltight" 30 and 30.5 mm / 1.2 inch round panel
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07/02/2013
Leakage-detection IC for automotive apps leads industry
ROHM recently developed an automotive-grade leakage detection IC designed specifically for AC inverters and chargers for AC outlets in electric and hybrid vehicles. The BD9582F-M features a wide operating
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07/01/2013
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