TDK-Lambda’s NVM175 is now approved to IEC/EN 60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60601-1-08 3rd Edition medical safety standards. This is in addition to the current approval to the 2nd Edition, ensuring full safety approval for medical equipment is maintained during the transition period from 2nd to 3rd Editions. Typical applications for the NVM175 range […]
Rugged, panel-mount trackballs are plug-and-play
ITAC Systems has announced a range of 38mm and 50mm rugged, panel-mount trackballs. The products, which are designed for installation into OEM enclosures, are plug-and-play, requiring no software or drivers. They can be used with all common communications protocols including phase quadrature, USB, PS/2, Microsoft serial, Mouse Systems and Sun, reducing inventory. The top plate […]
Extra-small bore contact added to Datamate hi-rel connector range
Harwin has added an extra-small bore crimp contact to its Datamate family of high reliability 2mm pitch connectors, designed for use in challenging applications. Adding to Datamate’s existing wire sizes of 22awg (large bore) and 24-28 awg small bore, the new additions to the range feature an extra-small bore female crimp contact, suitable for use […]
New electrode technology enables ultra-low cost version of EPIC sensor
Plessey Semiconductors has announced an ultra-low cost version of its award winning EPIC sensor that provides remote sensing for high volume consumer markets. A novel electrode design has been devised to replace the expensive titanium dioxide electrodes currently used for the higher end, medical applications of EPIC technology. The PS25451 is an ultra-high impedance, non-contact, […]
Power Integrations completes acquisition of CT-Concept Technologie
Power Integrations has completed the acquisition of CT-Concept Technologie AG, effective May 1. Founded in 1986 and based in Biel, Switzerland, Concept is a developer of highly integrated, energy-efficient drivers for high-voltage IGBT modules. Concept’s products are used in a range of high-voltage power-conversion applications including industrial motor drives, renewable energy generation, electric trains and […]
ITAC brings industrial trackballs and joysticks to Europe
ITAC Systems Inc., a Texas, USA manufacturer of industrial desktop and panel-mount trackballs, joysticks and other rugged human-machine interfaces (HMI), has opened its first European facility, located in Milton Keynes, UK. Dave Mellor is heading ITAC Systems Limited, offering direct sales to major OEMs and supporting the company’s European distribution network. Mellor is an experienced […]
95% efficient power supply meets 3rd edition medical approvals
XP Power has announced the CCB250 series of efficient single output 250 Watt AC-DC power supplies aimed at a broad range of industrial and medical applications. With an operating efficiency of up to 95%, the convection cooled CCB250 series generates very little waste heat and does not require any forced air cooling. The series achieves […]
Dev kit for flexible low-power embedded WiFi networks launched
Solid State Supplies has announced availability of a development kit for the XBee family of flexible embedded WiFi modules. The kit consists of two XBee WiFi modules and two carrier boards with serial and USB connectivity options. SOURCE
10W DC-DC meets IEC60601 medical specification for patient connected equipment
XP Power has launched the JHM10 series of board mounted compact isolated 10W DC-DC converters. Meeting the ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005 / IEC60601-1 3rd edition medical safety standard and having a maximum leakage current of 2uA, the series meets the stringent international regulatory requirements for patient connected medical equipment. Picture: XP Power The converters have a reinforced […]
andersDX Brings Consumer ‘Look Feel’ to Industrial and Medical Devices
andersDX has announced FlushTouch a custom design service that allows industrial and medical device manufacturers to bring the ‘look and feel’ of consumer products to their touchscreen applications. Design of the front panels for industrial and medical touchscreen systems is increasingly influenced by expectations resulting from use of mobile phones, tablet technologies and other touch-based […]