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New vision sensor inspects areas at any position or rotation of the part

SICK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, and automatic identification products for factory and logistics automation, today announced the launch of its Inspector Vision Sensor. Innovative technology from SICK enables the Inspector to verify completeness and quality no matter what orientation your product comes down the line… even if [...]

15Jun2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | Continued
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Three-phase MOSFET pre-driver IC targeted at motor system designers

Allegro introduces a new automotive grade three-phase MOSFET pre-driver IC targeted at automotive and industrial applications. Adoption of three-phase BLDC motors in automotive and industrial applications is growing rapidly in the marketplace. Allegro has addressed this particular need by introducing the A4935 device. This new device is a third generation three-phase driver that includes enhanced [...]

15Jun2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | Continued
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Portable hard drive for the high-fashion mobile user

Iomega Corporation, a global leader in data protection and security, today announced the new Iomega® eGo™ Leather Portable Hard Drive, the new luxury “must have” gadget and the perfect on-the-go portable storage device for today’s business executives and fashionistas alike. Around the world the Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive has been recognized for its beautiful [...]

13Jun2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | Continued
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World’s first programmable single-chip laser navigation system

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today announced its second generation laser navigation product family, which is the first in the industry to integrate a laser navigation sensor and programmable Flash based microcontroller on one die. Cypress’s OvationONS™ Laser Navigation Solutions are breakthrough technologies for precision motion-sensing applications. Built around Cypress’s patented OptiCheck™ laser technology, these devices offer [...]

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Imation swivel cap USB flash drive

Imation Corp., a worldwide leader in removable data storage, today introduced in the United States its smallest, never-lose swivel cap USB flash drive, the Imation Nano Flash Drive. The Imation Swivel Flash Drive is a compact and powerful flash device that features a “never lose” swivel cap and a sophisticated, professional design. Slip the lanyard [...]

11Jun2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | Continued
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Removable disk cartridge for small and medium businesses

Imation Corp., a worldwide leader in removable data storage, today introduced the first 500GB native capacity cartridge to its line of RDX removable disk cartridges. Imation prides itself on pushing the technology envelope for our users and providing the SMB market with the largest, fastest-performing and cost-effective solution in the market today. Imation’s RDX Removable [...]

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High-voltage linear regulators with a switched output and load-dump protection

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX15009/MAX15011 highly integrated, 300mA automotive linear regulators with a switched output and load-dump protection. The MAX15009/MAX15011 are 300mA, automotive linear regulators with a current-limited switched output and load-dump protection. These devices save space and cost by reducing component count, while improving performance and reliability over discrete solutions. Designed to withstand [...]

10Jun2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | Continued
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Multimedia host processor with integrated H.264/MPEG-4 video engine

Renesas Technology America, Inc. announced the SH-MobileR2 (product name: SH7723), the latest member in the SH-Mobile series of application processors for portable multimedia systems. The new multimedia processor is a next-generation device of the SH-MobileR, the first device in the SH-Mobile series designed for low power multimedia systems. The SH-MobileR2 operates about 1.5 times as [...]

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ESL: over 4,000 custom data network cable designs in-house

Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL), Cranston, RI, has an extensive track record of technological advancements: state-of-the-art fiber optic switches, complex fiber optic cable assemblies, calibration-quality load cell and LVDT indicators, tensile testers, and advanced controls for rotary and linear motors with application to aircraft launch for next generation aircraft carriers.
Electro Standards Laboratories has built over 4,000 [...]

9Jun2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | Continued
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Ruggedized high speed data recorder for 3.5″ drives

Conduant Corporation, the leading developer of direct-to-disk, long duration recording and playback systems, announced today the introduction of its Big River™ LTX2-35 data recorder. The Big River™ LTX2-35 system is rack mountable and has symmetric weight distribution for straightforward shock/vibration isolation and mounting. Nearly all internal cables have been eliminated for improved reliability, ease of [...]

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