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Motion Control
Parker Hannifin Launches XL Series of Stepper Drives
Parker Hannifin's (UK) electromechanical division has launched a new range of stepper drives called the XL Series. The new series drives are housed in a metal case with a width of 30mm. The cases stand 175mm tall and have front-to-back measurement of 130mm. They are designed for panel-mounting, using standard connectors and screw terminals, and […]
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Motion Control
TDI Debuts RBL and RBL488 Series of Electronic Loads
TDI Transistor Devices (Randolph, NJ) debuted the new RBL and RBL488 Series of single-channel electronic loads suitable for testing large batteries, power supplies, fuel cells and other related dc-power equipment. Features include ratings from 0 to 1,000V, 0 to 1,000A, and up to 4,000W in a single unit. Operation is below 0.5V at 1,000A. TDI's […]
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Components
Toshiba Releases TB62209F Motor Driver IC
Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. (TAEC, Irvine, CA) introduced a motor driver IC, the TB62209F, that uses a new BiCD process, integrating bi-polar, CMOS and double-diffused MOS devices on a single chip. Toshiba claims that the new process and built-in field effect transistor (FET) output enables its new IC to achieve a low power consumption […]
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Automotive Electronics
International Rectifier Announces New Software Design Center
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) announced the establishment of a new software design center, the International Rectifier Electronic Motion Systems (IR EMS) Canada, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The new facility expands IR's power management systems capabilities into the software arena of electronic motion controls. This expansion is part of a strategic initiative […]
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Automotive Electronics
Emerson Motors Is Selected to Develop Electric Traction Motors for EVs
Emerson Motors (St. Louis, MO) has been selected by Ecostar Electric Powertrain and Power Conversion Systems (Dearborn, MI) to assist in the development of electric traction motors for fuel cell-powered electric vehicles. Emerson Motors has partnered with Ecostar to develop the primary drive unit, which consists of a traction inverter module and a motor/transaxle. The […]
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Components
Dynex Introduces New Family of FRD Modules and New IGBT Module Package
Dynex Power Inc. (Canada) introduced a new family of high-voltage, fast-recover diode (FRD) modules for use in applications including industrial motor drives, power generation, traction and induction heating. The company is also launching a new IGBT module package for traction and motor drives. The new IGBT module package is suitable for applications requiring up to […]
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Motion Control
Industrial Devices Thrust-Tube Motors Pass Clean-Room Compliance Tests
Industrial Devices Corp. (IDC, Petaluma, CA) announced that their thrust-tube tubular linear motors have passed the class 1 clean-room compliance tests carried out by the Fraunhofer Institute (Germany). In accordance with US Federal Standard 209E, the modules have transfer speeds of up to 0.1m/s, or 250 inches per minute. The drive systems are suitable for […]
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Motion Control
Whedco Introduces the Power Cube Stepping-Motor Drive
Whedco (Ann Arbor, MI), a subsidiary of GE Fanuc Automation, introduced the Power Cube stepping-motor drive. Measuring 12.5 cubic inches, the Power Cube has a 250W drive in a potted enclosure that mounts on machines in industrial environments. Quick-disconnect terminals and an optional, industry-standard, din rail-mounting plate. The 4A drive operates with input voltages from […]
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Automotive Electronics
UQM Technologies Appoints Gary L. Forbes as General Manager of Power Products
UQM Technologies (Golden, CO) announced the appointment of Gary L. Forbes as general manager of its power products unit. Forbes has more than 35 years of experience in positions for Hamilton-Sundstrand Corp. He is a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and a former chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce for the Republic […]
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Automotive Electronics
Toshiba Expands Its Compact Standard Series of IGBT Modules
Toshiba Electronics Europe (Germany) has expanded its Compact Standard Series of IGBT modules. The company has added three new 250V devices aimed at high-power switching and motor-control applications in forklift trucks, light electric vehicles and other designs where space is restricted. Manufactured using silicon N-channel IGBT technology, the three modules offer current ratings of 150A, […]
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997Communications PowerUnipower Announces the PowerCassette Switching Power Supply
Unipower Corp. (Coral Springs, FL) recently announced the debut of its new PowerCassette multi-output switching power supply that employs a cellular, rather...
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Motion Control
GE Fanuc Adds to Fanuc Series of AC Servo Motors
GE Fanuc (Luxembourg) has added what it claims to be the largest synchronous servo motor with rare-earth magnets to its GE Fanuc Series of ac servo motors. With a rated output of 100kW and a maximum output of 200kW, the newly-announced GE Fanuc 1000 ac servo motor is claimed to be the largest such unit […]
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936Motion ControlOriental Motor Announces AXH Series of Mini-Brushless DC Motor and Driver Packages
Oriental Motor USA Corp. (Torrance, CA) announced the new AXH Series of 30W (2.36" sq.) and 50W (3.15" sq.) mini-brushless dc motor...
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Communications Power
SL Industries Announces Year 2000 Financial Results
SL Industries (Mt. Laurel, NJ) announced that net income for the year ended December 31, 2000 was $1,7000,000, or $0.30 per diluted share, meeting the company's previously announced expectations. Net income included a gain of $875,000, or $0.15 per diluted share, from the settlement of a class action suit with one of the company's life […]
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Automotive Electronics
TI Lowers Anticipated Revenue for Q1 2001
Texas Instruments (TI, Dallas, TX) reports that revenue for the first quarter of 2001 will be lower than previously expected due to the economic slowdown. The company stated that first-quarter revenue will decline about 20 percent compared to the fourth quarter, instead of its previous estimate of about 10 percent. Due to the additional drop […]
