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Ultra-small position sensors suit a variety of applications
24 September 2003, Retron, Information Security
Space-saving machine components such as mini-sensors are the future of modern industry. Balluff takes advantage of the most modern technologies to make its sensors smaller while offering higher performance. ...

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Split-core AC current transducers uses non-magnetic technique
24 September 2003, Denver Technical Products, Access Control & Identity Management, Products & Solutions
LEM has introduced a family of current transducers with an innovative mechanical design and with the first-ever application of its so-called PRIME technology, a sensing principle for industrial automation ...

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Plastic film capacitors offer electrical and mechanical stability
24 September 2003, Actum Electronics, Integrated Solutions
Eurofarad designs and manufactures film capacitors using a wide range of technologies depending on environmental considerations. In general, Eurofarad impregnates these capacitors with solid thermoset ...

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Dual axis compass modules are solid-state
24 September 2003
UK company Inertial Aerosystems has introduced a solid-state, dual axis, digital compass module aimed at OEMs for high volume applications in vehicles, handheld navigators, antenna and telescope positioning. The ...

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Spectrum spreading cuts oscillator EMI
24 September 2003, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection
EPSON has developed the SG-9001 series of crystal oscillators, claiming them to be the industry's first compact programmable crystal oscillator with built-in spread spectrum function that reduces the ...

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The inexpensive alternative to linear potentiometers
24 September 2003, Retron, Security Services & Risk Management
Balluff offers a versatile line of position transducers especially designed for use in challenging environmental conditions. Called Micropulse, these transducers operate on the principle of magneto-striction. ...

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Discrete position sensing in hydraulic cylinders made easy
24 September 2003, Retron, Surveillance
A simple solution for sensing discrete positions along the stroke of hydraulic cylinders without expensive new design is now available from Balluff with its Micropulse transducer. The BTL5-F100 makes ...

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Resistors for HID lamps demonstrate stability and reliability
24 September 2003, Electrocomp
Lamp resistors from Phoenix Passive Components are designed especially for demanding lamp applications. In mercury and HID lamps the resistors are subjected to high inrush currents, high voltage peaks ...

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Low power series transformers use LTCC technology
10 September 2003, Spectrum Concepts, Fire & Safety
Midcom's MicroMagnetics division has developed a family of transformers to demonstrate what can be done with low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) transformers. Applications can be found for isolated ...

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Low profile SMT inductor families
10 September 2003, Spectrum Concepts
Midcom has introduced low profile inductor families for surface-mount processes. The company's low-profile, economical, shielded surface-mount inductor series, the DSS-2612, DSS-3013, DSS-3018, DSS-4824 ...

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Open frame trimmer suitable for pick-and-place
27 August 2003, Electrocomp
Bourns offers a new open frame 3 mm square cermet trimming potentiometer with a rotational stop. Model TC33's rotational stop offers greater adjustment flexibility for the technician. Rotor design is ...

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Current-sensing surface-mount transformers for lead-free construction
27 August 2003, Altron Arrow
Vishay Intertechnology's LPE-3325-CST series of surface-mount, current-sensing transformers features five standard turns ratios from 30 to 125 in a lead (Pb)-free construction. Designed to provide optimal ...

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Heating resistors in ceramic case
13 August 2003, Electrocomp
Mosquito repellants and electrical air-fresheners are popular household appliances worldwide. Phoenix Passive Components has developed chemicals for these appliances. For the optimal solution in terms ...

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The cost-effective pre-form has a double function
13 August 2003, Electrocomp
One of the basic parameters in mounting power resistors is the height of the resistor body in relation to the PCB. Therefore, many companies maintain activities to pre-form the components originally purchased ...

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Capacitors for high frequency SMPS
30 July 2003, Actum Electronics, Information Security, Security Services & Risk Management
The electrodes of Eurofarad's M90/94 self-healing capacitor types are constructed for: low impedance at high frequencies (20/30 kHz to 1 MHz); low series resistance; low series inductance; and 50 to 125°C ...

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Fluke reference multimeter wins award
16 July 2003, News
Fluke's 8508A Reference Multimeter received the '2003 Best in Test Award' from Test & Measurement World magazine. The reference multimeter brings several calibration measurements into one box, has 8,5 ...

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Telecom transformers for ISDN/ADSL/HDSL
16 July 2003
Bourns has added two new product groups to its inductive components product line. Twenty-eight new ISDN transformers and 22 new ADSL/HDSL transformers offer more solutions to customers from an already ...

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Line matching transformer has lower mounting height
18 June 2003, Altron Arrow
Bourns offers a new line transformer. Model LM-NP-1001-B1 has the same electrical specifications as the company's LM-NP-1001-B, but with a reduced mounting height of only 10,5 mm. This is a nearly 20% ...

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IEEE802.3 capacitors
18 June 2003
New 1808 and 1812 chip style 2 kV capacitors from Murata are suitable for IEEE802.3 and line circuit tasks for telecoms Ethernet applications. They have dielectrics with very high breakdown voltages and ...

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Base metal gets the 'OK' for multilayer ceramic caps
18 June 2003
According to passive component specialist, Murata, changing from 'noble' to 'base' metals has been a key factor in availability, price stability and size reduction of multilayer ceramic capacitors. Unfortunately, ...

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