Murata Power Solutions today announced three new series of surface mount inductors aimed at high current applications where low loss characteristics are essential. The 3700, 3800 and 3900 series are flat coil inductors that provide a wide range of inductance values from 0.15 to 10uH with DC current ratings up to 19.5A. These extremely compact […]
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3D integration and Advanced Packaging Programs at SEMICON West
The SEMI Advanced Packaging Committee, chaired by Bill Chen, ASE Fellow, has been hard at work making sure all bases are covered in this expanding market sector from 3D integration, heterogeneous integration of MEMS and sensors to the latest in ‘contemporary’ packaging and wafer-level packaging (WLP) processes. In fact, so much ground to cover called […]
Fiber Optic Absolute Position Sensor Provides EMI Immunity
MICRONOR introduces the world’s first commercially-available absolute Fiber Optic Position Sensor (FOPS). The Model MR330 series position sensor is an innovative all-optical design immune to any electro-magnetic interference such as lightening, radiation, magnetic fields and other harsh environmental conditions. The fiber optic aspect of the sensor also makes it perfectly suited for long distance position […]
The world’s smallest 3-axis fibre laser marker
KEYENCE developed the world’s smallest laser marker with a fanless architecture, the MD-F series. KEYENCE’s unique fanless marking technology provides for more stability, increased productivity and more flexible mounting possibilities compared to conventional laser markers. A fibre laser marker utilises a fibre optic cable that has been doped with Yb (Ytterbium) as a laser generating […]
‘Jeopardy!’-winning computer delving into medicine
Some fellow in his pajamas, home sick with bronchitis and complaining online about it, could soon be contributing to a digital collection of medical information designed to help speed diagnoses and treatments. A doctor who is helping to prepare IBM’s Watson computer system for work as a medical tool says such blog entries may be […]
Linear Motor Actuator Offers Alternative to Ball Screws and Belt Drives
The ACT is a high performance, cost-effective linear-servomotor-driven actuator that is faster and more accurate than a ball screw or belt-drive without the costly, time-consuming maintenance ball screw or belt-drives require. Because the ACT is an integrated, assembled mechanical system, it also eliminates the design complexity and guesswork in choosing and assembling individual components. The […]
Linear Actuator With an Integral Connector Option
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc., a premier manufacturer of engineered linear motion products, introduces the motorized SplineRail Linear Actuator with an integrated connector. Offered alone or with a harness assembly, the connector is RoHS compliant and features a positive latch for high-connection integrity. The integral connector is rated for up to 3 amps, and the […]
400 Watt AC-DC Switching Power Supply
Power Sources Unlimited, Inc. announces the Protek PM400 Series of single output 400W Medical & ITE AC-DC power supplies. The PM400 series of AC-DC switching power supplies are capable of delivering 400 watts of continuous power in a 4″ (W) x 7″ (L) x 1.58″ (H) package with 7 CFM of forced air cooling or […]
Rudolph’s 3D package inspection system meets TSV, RDL, bump inspection needs
The first production system was delivered in March 2011 to a major semiconductor foundry, which cited throughput and flexibility as benefits of the system. A second system shipped to a leading IDM, where it will be used to develop new packaging processes. The WS 3880 provides 3D (height) and 2D measurement and inspection of micro […]
Elbit lands $20M electro-optics contract
Elbit Systems, the major defense electronics company based in Haifa, Israel, has won a $20 million, two-year supply contract for electro-optical surveillance and targeting systems. According to Elbit, the order was placed by an unspecified Asian country to help protect its coastlines. It will kit out dozens of maritime patrol aircraft with Elbit’s “CoMPASS” (Compact […]