Industrial

    February 2013
    Ethernet-based smart automation system enhances high-performance AC and DC drive applications
    Sprint Electric, in cooperation with their US partner Bardac, introduced a new concept in control for drives and systems called drive.web. Drive.web is a smart, web-based, truly distributed control
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    02/27/2013
    Dual/quad-axis universal drive module serves demanding motion systems
    Able to run servo, stepper, and voice coil motors with a power range of 10W to 200W, an addition to the SPiiPlus EtherCAT® Control Solution family from ACS Motion Control, the SPiiPlusUDMlc, or UDMlc,
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    02/25/2013
    300-W supply boasts superior field reliability
    The 300-W ZWS300BAF AC/DC power supply from TDK Lambda operates from a universal input of 85 to 265Vac or 120-370Vdc and features a 10-year E-cap lifetime for superior reliability in the field, meeting
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    02/25/2013
    Wirewound resistors  offer customizable options
    Molded into an aluminum housing for superior heat transfer, the KAL Series from Stackpole is a wirewound resistor with a large ceramic core. The resistor can be tailored to many different types of
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    02/22/2013
    Sensorless, brushless DC motor drivers spin motors in minutes
    Texas Instruments introduced two 3-phase, brushless DC (BLDC) motor drivers that allow designers to spin motors in minutes rather than months. Traditional BLDC motor designs require five to 10 components,
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    02/22/2013
    Uninterruptible power supplies carry 12-year VRLA batteries
    Falcon Electric, an award-winning manufacturer of Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPSs) and power conversion solutions, announced that it will now include 12-year rated valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA)
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    02/22/2013
    IP55-rated AC fans target rugged environments
    With features like diecast aluminum frames and a dual ball-bearing system for reliable and quiet operation, IP55-rated versions of Orion Fans OA Series AC fans are ideal for rugged, harsh environment
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    02/21/2013
    Connector systems claims highest current density
    Designed to provide high-end datacom OEMs and power supply manufacturers with an advanced solution,the EXTreme EnergetiC™ High-Current Connector System from Molex suits applications requiring up to
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    02/20/2013
    Mass-produced Schottky-free SiC MOS module ideal for 1200V/180A inverters
    ROHM recently announced that they have begun mass-production of 1200V/180A-rated SiC MOS modules for inverters/converters used for industrial equipment, photovoltaic power conditioners and the like.
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    02/20/2013
    Cobham Technical Services has extended the multiphysics capabilities of the Opera-3D finite element software for electromagnetic design with a new solver that can be used to analyze natural vibration
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    02/20/2013
    Industrial UPS systems meet stringent IEC 60240 requirements
    AMETEK Solidstate Controls, a leader in highly customized uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), has launched the DP2—the latest addition to its digital ProcessPower® line of industrial UPS systems.
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    02/19/2013
    The power-semiconductor switches used in power supplies and inverters are based on two technologies, namely MOSFETs and IGBTs. MOSFETs can operate at relatively high switching frequencies significantly above 30 kHz but, unlike IGBTs, they have a very large chip surface area. A new generation of IGBT modules f
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    02/15/2013
    Cable-entry seal offers simple and reliable operation
    Designed to simplify cable sealing in the equipment manufacturing industry, the EZEntry™ seal from Roxtec enables users to route and seal around multiple pre-terminated cables of different sizes in
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    02/14/2013
    IGBT/MOSFET gate drive coupler saves power in a reduced footprint

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    Targeting applications such as factory automation equipment, motor drives, digital home appliances, and photovoltaic power micro-inverters, the TLP152 gate drive coupler from Toshiba Electronics
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    02/14/2013
    Fast Trench IGBTs address UPS), solar, induction heating, industrial motor, and welding apps

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    International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, announced the expansion of its family of 600V insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) with the introduction of the IRGP4640D,
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    02/13/2013
    Smart and efficient cities

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    Figure 1: The SignalGuru application from MIT and Princeton, saves drivers an average of 20% fuel costs compared to those that had to stop at traffic lights.

    A city by its very nature tends towards chaos. As the population of the world continues to grow, so does the population living in urban areas. The need to maintain all of the essential services
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    02/13/2013
    TTI, a specialist distributor of passive, discrete, connector and electromechanical components, offers Cooper Bussmann's ultra-high capacitance PowerStor KW series super-capacitors for use in applications
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    02/08/2013
    High-speed photocouplers have integrated IGBT protection function
    Targeting applications such as industrial machinery and solar power systems, the PS9332L and PS9332L2 photocouplers from Renesas Electronics have an integrated insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT)
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    02/06/2013
    Threaded receptacles designed particularly for industrial applications
    Designed for industrial applications such as junction boxes and variable-speed drives on induction motors, UTS threaded receptacles from Souriau fit in place of conventional cable glands. Ninety percent
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    02/06/2013
    High-voltage metal-film resistor handles high-moisture environments
    The RNV14 from Stackpole is a ¼-watt high voltage metal film resistor which is able to withstand environments with high moisture. The high voltage metal film element has a maximum working voltage
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    02/06/2013
    Three-phase transformers ideal for instrumentation and industrial control apps
    Offering improved performance, rugged construction, and expanded reliability, the modular IPI Three-Phase Transformer Series from Innovative Power delivers power management to a wide range of instruments
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    02/04/2013
    Triple-output 110W supply targets industrial applications.
    Ideal for test & measurement, diagnostic, process control and other Industrial applications, the CINT3110 high-density open-frame AC/DC power supply from SL Power Electronics is approved to high safety
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    02/04/2013
    Siemens equips motor management system with Profinet interface
    Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded its Simocode Pro motor management system to include a basic unit with Profinet interface. Linking up Simocode Pro via Ethernet to higher-level automation
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    02/04/2013
    DIN rail ac-dc supplies serve higher-power industrial applications
    CUI announced that it has expanded its line of high efficiency DIN rail ac-dc power supplies, to include 150 W and 240 W versions - for higher power industrial applications. The VDRS family is housed
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    Date:
    02/01/2013
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