Switch magnets. (Switches).
A broad stock of magnets allows for better matching with this
company's reed switches. Varieties include sintered ferrite, SmCo
and NdFeB, bonded NdFeB and Alnico types. Gentech International . . .
Safety relay. (Switches).
The PNOZelog line of relays eliminates active mechanical switching
found in other relays, increasing life span while reducing maintenance.
Two microprocessors, which are also used in the . . .
Reed relays. (Switches).
Offered in single- and dual-in-line packages, these molded reed
relays provide life expectancies up to [10.sup.9] cycles switching 5
volts @ 10 mA (depending on contact form). Both SIL- and . . .
Hydraulic rotary actuators: alternative to linear cylinders.
(Five Star).
Even in the brute force world of construction and maintenance
equipment, does one find subtleties of design. An aerial basket
doesn't simply move the worker up and down to his task--an . . .
The morlocks and the eloi, reconsidered. (Up Front).
Some several months back I ran across a news story about changes
affecting the Parsee culture in India. It seems that traditional Parsee
practice for dealing with the deceased in their group was to . . .
Machine safety switch. (Switches).
The Furtif AMX non-contact safety switch serves as a non-contact
gate switch for machinery. The ultra-compact unit is designed with two
independent, interactive coded electronic systems to ensure . . .
Hall-effect pushbutton. (Switches).
Designed as a SPST or 2PST momentary illuminated switch, the
SW44158 suits most high-volume front panel applications. Installation
requires just 1.7 in. of space behind the display panel. . . .
CBN. (Technology Spotlight).
Diamonds may be the hardest substance on earth, but not necessarily
the most durable. When it comes to grinding applications, this
super-hard form of carbon tends to dissolve in iron at . . .
Digital servo controller. (Advertisement).
Maxon's new MIP-50 is a 4-quadrant PWM digital servo amplifier
designed to control position, velocity, or torque. Compatible with brush
or brushless motors up to 250 watts, the MIP-50 can supply 5 . . .
Gear pumps. (Medical Products).
Offering maximum flow rates of 0.95 gpm, the 3000 series gear pump
supports a maximum pressure of 38 psi and maximum fluid temperature of
199[degrees]F. The variable-speed brushless motor uses 24 . . .
Power switch chip. (Switches).
The FSDH0165 power switch has a voltage-mode PWM controller and
SenseFET (LDMOS) power switching element integrated into a single chip,
and packaged in an 8-lead DIPH. Fairchild Semiconductor . . .
Rotary switches. (Switches).
This company's Snap-Action rotary switches have continuous
ratings ranging from 20 to 200A @ 600V, and are available with up to 4
positions and 12 poles. Features include double-wiping contacts . . .
Millennium Cell. (Technology Spotlight).
With the current environmental focus on alternative fuel sources
for automobiles, another contender has appeared from the past. In the
early years of the Cold War, there was a secret fuel research . . .
22 mm reduced cost moving coil motor. (Advertisement).
Maxon's new A-max 22 mm (0.87) diameter motors deliver the
performance and lifetime of a moving coil motor, but improved automated
manufacturing processes reduce cost. The patented rhombic moving . . .
Fiber-optic light modules. (Medical Products).
For use in endoscopic medical applications and microscopy, the
Solarc LM24 24W fiber-optic light modules emit white light three times
brighter than halogen equivalents. The module consists of a . . .
Tilt switch. (Switches).
The AccuSwitch dual axis tilt switch is based on a low-cost angle
measurement sensor that combines two accurate clinometers in one
package. Programmable switch points for both axes, along with . . .
Pushbutton switch. (Switches).
These flush-mount switches in a choice of LED colors and voltages,
use a simple two-piece adapter to allow installation in a standard 16mm
round panel hole or a 5/8-in. square cutout. Contacts . . .
Precision contact switches. (Switches).
* guaranteed to 10 million cycles
* offered in IP67 versions
A complete family of precision contact switches, matching cable
connectors and power amplifiers has been introduced . . .
High speed brushless motors. (Advertisement).
Maxon's new "EC" series of brushless motors are
electronically commutated enabling extremely long motor life. This also
minimizes electrical noise. Hall effect sensors are built in to the
motor in . . .
Eyes--now ears. (Layer One).
With 3D imaging enhancements for computer technology and virtual
visual worlds, other senses appear to have been left in the background.
The practical benefits of 3D for CAD-CAM are readily . . .
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