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739Automotive ElectronicsMTS Announces New SEF Technology
MTS Systems Corp. (Cary, NC) announced a new continuous level-sensing technology, or shaped electromagnetic field (SEF). As an alternative to resistive float...
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902Motion ControlMTS Intros Temposonics R Series of Sensors
MTS Systems Corp. (Cary, NC) introduced the Temposonics R Series AQB quadrature interface position sensor. The ABZ style quadrature output, with user-programmable...
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801Motion ControlMTS Debuts Temposonics TempoGuard Units
MTS Systems Corp. (Cary, NC) announced its new TempoGuard explosion-proof sensor based on the Temposonics R Series and L Series rod style...
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Automotive Electronics
UQM Technologies Receives Contract from the DOE
UQM Technologies Inc. (Golden, CO) announced that it has received a $100,000 first-phase contract from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a power electronic inverter for distributed power. Power electronic inverters are used to convert dc output of power generation equipment such as solar panels and fuel cells to 110V/220V alternating current. The […]
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Automotive Electronics
Ansoft Expands Operations with APT Centers
Ansoft Corp. (Pittsburgh) expanded its operations in September with the opening of two Automotive Product and Technology Solutions (APT) centers near Detroit, MI, and in Nagoya, Japan. The offices will provide expert software design, training and support services for automotive OEMs such as GM, Ford, Daimler-Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi and their suppliers. "With these new […]
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707ComponentsMTS Adds New Sensors to Temposonics Line
MTS Systems Corp. (Cary, NC) announced that non-contact linear displacement measurement performance is now available in commercial-grade packages that provide the performance...
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Components
IR Debuts New M Series Family of IGBTs
International Rectifier Corp. (El Segundo, CA) introduced the new M Series family of 600V short-circuit-rated IGBT/FRED co-pack devices for sub-2HP industrial and appliance motor drives. The new devices offer an 18-percent-lower saturation voltage than previous generation short-circuit-rated devices. The lower saturation voltage reduces conduction losses by up to 25 percent at 50-percent duty cycle operating […]
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Automotive Electronics
Dynex and Ecostar Collaborate on Power Modules
Dynex Power Inc. (Ottawa, Canada) announced it has entered into an agreement with Ecostar Electric Drive Systems (Dearborn, MI) to fabricate prototype power semiconductor modules for potential use in electric vehicles and power-conversion systems. Ecostar will be responsible for the design of the power module for application in Ecostar systems, and Dynex will provide their […]
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708Automotive ElectronicsBCComponents Introduces 0603-Size Varistors
BCComponents International BV (Eindhoven, the Netherlands) has extended its multi-layer varistor range of devices with the introduction of 0603 case-size versions. These...
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1.5KMotion ControlIR Establishes Circuit Design Center in Italy
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) opened a new design facility in Pavia, Italy. The new design center will perform research...
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2.5KMotion ControlMitsumi Intros M36N-1/M36N-2 Power Motors
Mitsumi Electronics Corp. (Japan) introduced the M36N-1 and M36N-2 carbon brush power motors, which are miniature dc motors that achieve high torque...
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581ComponentsLEM Components Unveils HX Family Transducers
LEM Components (Milwaukee, WI) introduced the new HX family of Hall-effect open-loop current transducers. The HX Series is the latest product developed...
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712Motion ControlOriental Motor Debuts AlphaStep PLUS
Oriental Motor USA Corp. (Torrance, CA) announced the new AlphaStep PLUS, which combines a two-phase, closed-loop stepping motor with an integrated programmable...
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Automotive Electronics
Microchip Technology Debuts dsPIC30Fxxx Controllers
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) introduced the motor control and power-conversion family of dsPIC digital signal controllers, providing an easy-to-use solution for applications requiring motor control. The eight new devices combine a high-performance, 16-bit microcontroller; rich peripherals; and a fully implemented digital signal processor onto a single-chip digital signal controller. The dsPIC30Fxxx family features a […]
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905Motion ControlCKE Presents Z60M Series Metal-Oxide Varistors
CKE (Farmingdale, NJ) announced its new Z60M Series of metal-oxide varistors, which are intended for use as drop-in replacements for the Harris/Littelfuse...
