Motion-Control Software Adds IEC61131-3 Support

May 16, 2008   ·   ACS MOTION CONTROL

The PLC Open compliant control software, Application Development Kit (ADK) 6.0, now offers support for the IEC61131-3 programming language. Allowing users to program using any of the five languages in addition to ACSPL+, ADK 6.0 software provides fully va ... More >>

Analog-Output Card Delivers 16-Bit Resolution

May 16, 2008   ·   ADLINK TECHNOLOGY AMERICA INC.

Providing a variety of digital I/O and general motion control, the PCI-6202 four-channel PCI analog-output card delivers a 16-bit resolution and specifies a differential non-linearity of less than one least significant bit. Particularly suitable for dynam ... More >>

Optical Encoders Handle Industrial Heat

May 16, 2008   ·   AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES

Fashioned for easy installation into circular encoder housings common to industrial motors, the AEDT-9140 three-channel, high-temperature optical incremental encoder modules are available in a variety of counts per revolution (CPR) and shaft diameter opti ... More >>

Automotive Relay Switches Up To 20A

May 16, 2008   ·   CIT RELAY & SWITCH

With switching a capacity to 20A, A4 Series automotive relays offer contact arrangement options of SPST N.O. and SPDT and are available in a dual relay package. Coil-voltage options include 3, 5, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 Vdc. Specs include a contact resistanc ... More >>

Circular Connectors Meet MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Specs

May 16, 2008   ·   ITT INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS, Santa Ana, CA (714) 628-8370.

Originally tailored to meet ARINC 600 requirements, the Quadrax line of circular connectors now complies with MIL-DTL-38999 Series III specifications. Supporting Ethernet applications in markets other than avionics, the Quadrax group includes the BKA and ... More >>

Customizable Protocol Decoder Speeds Embedded Bus Debugging

May 15, 2008   ·   CWAV INC.

The USBee DX Logic Analyzer and Oscilloscope now includes the PacketPresenter Protocol Decoder in its suite of debugging tools. The decode displays bus traffic between system components in a graphical packet format, thereby accelerating debugging and enab ... More >>

Hall-Effect Switch Saves Space And Power

May 15, 2008   ·   ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS INC.

Providing latched digital outputs and omni-polar magnetic actuation, the A1172 Hall-effect switch comes in a four-pin wafer level chip scale package measuring 1 mm x 1 mm x 0.5 mm and operates from a supply voltage from 1.65V to 3.5V. It relies on a uniqu ... More >>