Targeting automotive applications, Plessey Semiconductors’ PS25203 sensor can provide a contactless ECG measurement for driver fatigue monitoring or sensing seat occupancy. In addition to driver monitoring for health and alertness by detecting heart rate and respiration, the sensor can determine the occupancy of the car to adjust the ride, handling and air bag deployment depending […]
Keithley Expands DMM Line Adding Programmable 5-1/2-Digit Digital Multimeter
Keithley Instruments, Inc. — The Model 2110 5-1/2-digit Dual-Display Digital Multimeter is optimized for a variety of general-purpose system and bench design applications. When compared with leading 5-1/2-digit DMMs, the Model 2110 offers superior throughput (up to 10x faster), accuracy (up to 2x better DC voltage accuracy), a lower purchase price, and greater integration flexibility. […]
Keithley Expands DMM Line Adding Programmable 5-1/2-Digit Digital Multimeter
Keithley Instruments, Inc. — The Model 2110 5-1/2-digit Dual-Display Digital Multimeter is optimized for a variety of general-purpose system and bench design applications. When compared with leading 5-1/2-digit DMMs, the Model 2110 offers superior throughput (up to 10x faster), accuracy (up to 2x better DC voltage accuracy), a lower purchase price, and greater integration flexibility. […]
Servo Drive for thruster control on underwater vehicles.
I127 is a brushless AC motor servo drive ready for operation at 1600 m deep, developed for control propulsion system on manned submersibles, AUVs, ROVs or any other underwater vehicle. It uses advanced sensorless flux-vector control algorithms that allow a safe and efficient motor control without any external feedback device. This custom servo drive has […]
Spiiplus 3U Multi Axis Motion Controller
ACS Motion Control’s Spiiplus 3U Multi Axis Motion Controller is a rack mounted motion controller that can be used for two, four, six and eight axes. This motion controller meets all the requirements needed for the most demanding applications such as Flat Panel Display assembly and testing, wafers inspection and semiconductor manufacturing. With superior smooth motion, […]
The new Z+ Series of programmable dc power supplies
The new TDK-Lambda Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies are high-density, high efficiency, 2U format, bench-top and rack mountable power supplies. Designed to meet the demands of a wide variety of ATE, Laboratory and OEM applications it includes: Test & Measurement, Semiconductor Burn-in, Component Test, LED/Laser Test, RF Amplifiers, Electromagnetic and Electrochemical applications. TDK-Lambda’s […]
The new Z+ Series of programmable dc power supplies
The new TDK-Lambda Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies are high-density, high efficiency, 2U format, bench-top and rack mountable power supplies. Designed to meet the demands of a wide variety of ATE, Laboratory and OEM applications it includes: Test & Measurement, Semiconductor Burn-in, Component Test, LED/Laser Test, RF Amplifiers, Electromagnetic and Electrochemical applications. TDK-Lambda’s […]
Report Predicts 20% Annual Growth for MEMS in Cell Phones & Tablets
A new report from Yole Développement predicts that the market for MEMS in cell phones and tablets will grow 19.8% to reach a $5.4B value in 2017. This follows the market tripling form 2009 to 2011. In 2011, MEMS market leaders in cell phones and tablets were: ST Microelectronics with sales of $477M for motion […]
Novel Encoder Feedback for Position and Velocity Accuracy
For applications that require position or velocity feedback integrated into electromechanical actuators, the LinACE absolute linear encoder is a novel approach. The encoder has an accuracy of ±5 µm and delivers full closed-loop control. The encoder comprises a solid steel shaft with fully integrated scale and a sliding read-head module with no internal moving parts,…
Sensor Fusion of Twelve Inputs for Windows 8
At Sensors Expo 2012, Stephane Gervais-Ducouret, Director of Global Marketing for Freescale Semiconductor discusses sensor fusion software developed for Microsoft’s Windows 8. The software is demonstrated in a reference platform with 12 axes of sensor input information including 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer as well as pressure, temperature and ambient light sensors. For more information […]
Global Semiconductor Sales Top $24 Billion for First Time in 2012
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $24.1 billion for the month of April 2012, a 3.4 percent increase from the prior month when sales were $23.3 billion. This marks the largest month-over-month growth for the industry since May 2010. However, […]
Easier Access to Smaller Quantities of Semiconductor Chips
When you’re prototyping a design for a new consumer product, or a medical product, it would be nice if you could purchase a minimum number of semiconductor devices rather then purchase the usual hundred-plus quantity. Texas Instruments offers a program that lets you obtain small quantities of semiconductor devices for your prototyping needs through its…
Multi-output Regulators
The ADP5041 and ADP5040 multi-output regulators combine a high-efficiency, 3-MHz, 1.2-A buck regulator and two 300-mA LDOs (low dropout regulators) in a small 20-lead LFCSP package. These integrated regulators provide an integrated circuit device using nine components and 50 mm2 of board space. These units are power management companions to mid-range FPGAs, microprocessor and DSP…
Disc Couplings for Highly Accurate Systems
Ruland offers both single and double disc style couplings for highly accurate systems found in industries such as test and measurement, medical, semiconductor, solar, and liquid handling. Disc couplings have low inertia and are torsionally stiff making them suitable for precise zero-backlash systems with speeds up to 10,000 rpm. Ruland single disc coupling, clamp style,…
Developments In Precision Positioning Stages with High Speed Range
High-precision linear stages used for applications such as surface measurement in life sciences, semiconductor manufacturing and other industries often require two distinctly different modes of motion. A rapid mode usually is needed to change locations quickly in the workspace, which might then be followed by very slow motion for finer focusing and resolution. The traditional…
Taiyo Yuden Adds Mouser Electronics as Distributor
TAIYO YUDEN (U.S.A.) INC has signed up Mouser Electronics as an authorized distributor for its extensive line of passive components and module products. Mouser’s Web site and catalogs will provide customers with quick and convenient access to all of TAIYO YUDEN’s component and module products, as well as to Mouser’s responsive and expert customer service.…
Omega Introduces Precision Fluidized Bath FFB-8 Series
Omega introduces its FFB-8 series that offers a wide operating range of 50 to 700°C (122-1292°F), PID temperature control and a built-in dust extraction and collection system. The model FFB-8 employs the principle of fluidization of a mass of finely divided particles to provide a safe, essentially isothermal environment with a high rate of heat…
Sunstone Circuits® Celebrates 40 Years of Serving Design Engineers
Sunstone Circuits® is celebrating 40 years of delivering high quality PCB prototypes to design engineers. Leading the industry with an on-time delivery rate of over 99%, Sunstone Circuits provides live on-site customer support that is available every day of the year (24/7/365), giving Sunstone unparalleled customer service in the industry. “For 40 years, Sunstone Circuits…
Growth in Semiconductor Services
Flexible circuit board use is on the rise, driven by the demand for increased design flexibility, smaller packaging and products that are lighter and thinner. Flexible circuitry use also eliminates connection points, which simplifies assembly and reduces the chance for human error or interconnect defects. The issues of smaller yet more complex package sizes increases…
Sunstone Circuits® Partners with element14
Sunstone Circuits® has partnered with Newark’s element14 to deliver bare printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping services to customers in the Americas through element14’s Knode, an intelligent search and knowledge tool helping engineers select and purchase the right solutions for designs. Through this partnership, design engineers can access Sunstone’s prototyping products and services to create high…
Rogers Corporation to Exhibit and Present at Upcoming DesignCon 2012
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) will exhibit and present a white paper concerning Thermal Conductivity at the upcoming DesignCon 2012 conference and exhibition. DesignCon (www.designcon.com), scheduled for January 31 through February 1, 2012 at the Santa Clara Convention Center (Santa Clara, CA), is one of the electronic industry’s key meeting places for printed-circuit-board (PCB) designers. Rogers’ circuit-materials…
Epoxy Seals Deliver Signals in Semiconductor Fabrication
Even from its earliest days, semiconductor fabrication has challenged and pushed the realm of automated, ultra-clean manufacturing. From pressurized work environments to high vacuum deposition chambers, getting power, control and monitoring signals into and out of these non-atmospheric pressure and vacuum environments presents a constant challenge. When you consider that the slightest amount of contamination,…
Researchers Compare Techniques for Doping Graphene Sheets for Interconnect Fabrication
Nanotechnology researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have conducted the first direct comparison of two fundamental techniques that could be used for chemically doping sheets of two-dimensional graphene for the fabrication of devices and interconnects. Chemical doping is routinely used in conventional three-dimensional semiconductors to control the density of electron carriers essential to the…
Light Weight Micro Manipulator System from Steinmeyer
Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new high precision, light weight, micro manipulator stage MT 105-50-LM. This stage is an excellent choice for applications in the semiconductor metrology, biomedical, miniature robotics and laser industry. With a sleek low profile design, it has a footprint of 105 mm x 151 mm, height of only 25 mm and amazingly…
Tools and Techniques for Testing Nanotech
By Mary Anne Tupta and Robert Green, Keithley Instruments, Inc Reprint Info >> Here’s what you need to know about testing nanotech materials and devices. To make quality measurements of graphene, carbon nanotube devices, and other nanoscale structures depends on several factors in the measurement system and device under test. Addressing each of these factors…