Heyco Products Inc., a leading ISO 9001:2000 U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of wire protection products and electronic components, offers a wide variety of hole plugs for round, oval, rectangular, square, and “Double D” holes in any color needed. Available in multiple sizes to fit a variety of panel thicknesses and diameters, the plugs are used […]
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ESiP: New consortium in Europe to develop highly integrated SiP solutions
The semiconductor specialist is leading the ESiP (Efficient Silicon Multi-Chip System-in-Package Integration) project, under which are 40 microelectronics companies and research institutions from across Europe. The aim of ESiP is to investigate the reliability of new production processes and materials required to build a SiP. The project will also involve developing new methods for error […]
Thermal Interface Materials Manufactured With Hardened Top Surface
Fujipoly has added Sarcon 100GR-HL to its line of specially formulated thermal interface materials. This advanced gap filler pad is manufactured with a hardened top surface. The unique, one-sided treatment is less tacky than the opposing surface, allowing the thermal pad to consistently adhere to either the target electrical component or opposing heat sink. The […]
Connector Headers Designed for CFast Card Interface
The 3M Header for CFast Card N7G24 Series is the latest addition to 3M’s offering for high performance flash memory headers. Fully compliant to the CFast standard, 3M Headers for CFast meet the CFA CFast Specification Rev 1.0 and offer many features and options for PCB designers seeking to implement CFast technology. 3M headers for […]
Thermocouple and RTD Thermometers Offer High Accuracy, Data Logging
Omega’s line of handheld meters are high accuracy thermocouple, RTD, or combined input data logging thermometers. There are 3 display locations on the large, easy-to-read LCD that displays the temperatures and differences of the two inputs, as well as the specific function when in use. The front of the device features MAX/MIN/AVG/REL/HOLD functions. The HH100 […]
New Findings Imply Exercise in Adolescence May Help Prevent Drug Abuse
Contacts: Karen McNulty Walsh, (631) 344-8350 or Peter Genzer, (631) 344-3174 UPTON, NY — Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have shown that daily physical exercise during adolescence decreases cocaine-seeking behavior in young adult rats. These results indicate that physical activity during adolescence may protect against cocaine abuse later in life. […]
Purdue-IU team uncovers potential prostate cancer marker
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Studies by a Purdue University-led team have revealed a potential marker for prostate cancer that could be the starting point for less invasive testing and improved diagnosis of the disease. The team used a new analysis technique to create a profile of the lipids, or fats, found in prostate tissue and […]
JAE Introduces Industry’s Narrowest Pitch FF08 Series FPC Connector
JAE has developed the FF08 Series connector featuring the industry’s narrowest pitch–0.2mm (0.08″) and the lowest height–1.0mm (0.039″) max. The reduced mounting space required for the FF08 Series connector provides design flexibility for multi-function applications such mobile phones with high definition cameras, one-segment TV, GPS functions, smart phones incorporating computer-like functions, eBook readers, portable medical […]
Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS): Product as consumed produces a potent bleach
[Posted 07/30/2010] AUDIENCE: Consumers, Emergency Medicine ISSUE: FDA warned consumers not to consume or use Miracle Mineral Solution, an oral liquid solution also known as “Miracle Mineral Supplement” or “MMS.” The product, when used as directed, produces an industrial bleach that can cause serious harm to health. The product instructs consumers to mix the 28 percent […]
Breaking the language barrier: NIST tests language translation devices for US troops
VIDEO: At dusk, a car stops at a checkpoint in Afghanistan. It is a tense moment for all. Because an interpreter is not available, U.S. Marines use hand gestures to ask the driver to step out of the car and open the trunk and hood for inspection. There’s a lot of room for error. This […]
