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RTD Signal Conditioner from Maxim Product
RTD Signal Conditioner from Maxim   June 8, 2006

The MAX6603 from Maxim Integrated Products, Sunnyvale, CA, is a small analog conditioner for interfacing RTDs to microcontrollers, amplifying platinum RTD signals for A/D conversion and providing ±5 kV ESD protection. Targeted for next-generation automotive engine control systems that use...More>>

Hermetically Sealed DC-LVDTs from Macro Sensors Product
Hermetically Sealed DC-LVDTs from Macro Sensors   June 8, 2006

HSE/HSER 750 Series of DC-operated LVDTs from Macro Sensors, Pennsauken, NJ, are rugged, hermetically sealed sensors for general industrial use. Available in ranges of 2.5–500 mm, the LVDTs feature >±0.01% F.S. output repeatability error, ±0.25% F.S. output max. linearity error, and F.S. output...More>>

External Device Server from Lantronix Product
External Device Server from Lantronix   June 8, 2006

The EDS4100 Evolution device server from Lantronix Inc., Irvine, CA, allows IT-certified administrators to connect nontraditional IT equipment to corporate networks. The external device server allows you to connect noncomputer devices with the same protocols used to connect traditional networking...More>>

Vibrating Liquid Level Switches from K-TEK Product
Vibrating Liquid Level Switches from K-TEK   June 8, 2006

K-TEK, Prairieville, LA, offers the Resonator RS80 and RS85 vibrating liquid level switches based on a robust, tuning fork design. The RS80 features a 316 SS probe while the RS85 offers a choice of 316 SS, Hastelloy C-276, Hastelloy B, Monel, and Incoloy 600 probe materials. You can also choose...More>>

BACnet IP Interface Module from FieldServer Product
BACnet IP Interface Module from FieldServer   June 8, 2006

The SlotServer ControlLogix/BACnet IP interface module from FieldServer Technologies, Milpitas, CA, interfaces third-party devices using BACnet IP to the ControlLogix 1756 Allen Bradley PLC. BACnet IP is a TCP/IP protocol developed by ASHRAE and used in building automation and process control...More>>

DeviceNet-Enabled Tachometer from Electro-Sensors Product
DeviceNet-Enabled Tachometer from Electro-Sensors   June 8, 2006

The SpeedTalker DN (UI) from Electro-Sensors Inc., Minnetonka, MN, is a network-powered DeviceNet tachometer designed to convert pulse frequencies from a range of sensors into rpm units. The device provides measured shaft rpm from up to 2 input channels along with the status of up to 8 independent...More>>

PoE Interface Module from C&D Technologies Product
PoE Interface Module from C&D Technologies   June 8, 2006

NMPD Series of compact power extraction modules from C&D Technologies Inc., Power Electronics Div., Mansfield, MA, are powered device (PD) modules for Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications. The PD interfaces feature onboard DC/DC conversion and provide a full IEEE 802.3af-compliant data and power...More>>

Solid-State Compass from AOS Product
Solid-State Compass from AOS   June 8, 2006

A 3-axis device, the EZ-COMPASS-3A from Advanced Orientation Systems (AOS) Inc., Linden, NJ, is a magnetometer compass with tilt and temperature compensation and suited for use in marine and land navigation, vehicle and structure positioning, construction, and antenna and satellite tracking. The...More>>

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Solving Tough Strain Gauge Problems   June 1, 2006

A load cell is just a strain gauge applied to a metal bar with known characteristics inside a pre-engineered package to measure a specific range of applied force.More>>

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Smart Humidity Control for Laundry Rooms   June 1, 2006

The pressure is constantly increasing to bring ever-smarter products, including white goods, to market more and more quickly while keeping production costs down. New household appliances should have as small an effect on the environment as possible-reducing energy consumption is an excellent case...More>>