Wave Springs
Smalley, Lake Zurich, IL, announced a Nested Spirawave Wave Springs series. The multiple-turn, flat wire wave springs are coiled in parallel to produce two to three times as much force as traditional single-turn wave springs. They can be used to replace stacks of single-turn springs, eliminating misalignment and inconsistent loading. The tangle-resistant design allows for automated handling through the use of a single spring and a simplified assembly process. The springs are available from .500 to 4” or 16 to 3,000 mm in carbon and stainless steel.
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Optical Design Software
Zemax, Kirkland, WA, released Lens-Mechanix 19.1 software that enables Creo and SolidWorks users designing optomechanical systems to go from design to manufacture. It lets users access the design data of optical systems designed in OpticStudio. ISO drawings of modified optical components can be generated. Features include a binary 2A object that enables engineers to model diffractive elements and an array object so engineers can get multiple instances of the same shape without having to model them individually.
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Oscilloscope
Pico Technology, Cambridgeshire, UK, introduced the PicoScope 9404 SXRTO (Sampler eXtended Real Time Oscilloscope) that features four 5-GHz 12-bit channels, each supported by real-time sampling to 500 MS/s per channel and up to 1 TS/s (1 ps) equivalent-time sampling. The unit measures transitions as fast as 70 ps, clock performance, and eye diagram analysis of gigabit signals. It transitions to single-event waveform capture at sampling rates at and below 500 MS/s into capture memory of 250,000 samples (single channel). The USB-controlled instrument is supplied with PicoSample 4 software for setup and presents waveforms, measurements, and statistics.
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Additive Manufacturing Software
Core Technologie, Southfield, MI, released 4D_Additive Manufacturing software to prepare CAD models for all major 3D printing methods. CAD data of all current systems is read by native interfaces and processed as exact B-Rep geometry including all contained product manufacturing information, enabling analysis, repair, and preparation of 3D models according to CAD engineering standards. Dynamic roughness analysis enables users to determine the optimal alignment of a part in order to achieve the best possible surface quality, shortest manufacturing time, or lowest costs.
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Single-Board Computer
Acromag, Wixom, MI, introduced the Acro-Express® VPX6860 6U OpenVPX™ single-board computer that features the Skylake Intel Xeon E3-1505M processor and CM236 PCH chipset for I/O support. Features include up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC SODIMMs that are attached to the board but removable for security or upgrades. Options include dual USB 3.0, a mini-display port, and RJ45 gigabit Ethernet on the front panel. Other I/O includes four RS-232/422/485, two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, two DisplayPort, two SATA III, eight GPIO, and audio capabilities.
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PCB Connectors
Pasternack, Irvine, CA, released mmWave, removable, edge launch PCB connectors for SERDES applications like high-speed networking, cloud servers, and supercomputing. The series consists of 16 models in four end launch connector interfaces: 1.0 mm (110 GHz), 1.85 mm (67 GHz), 2.92 mm (40 GHz), and 2.4 mm (50 GHz). They provide VSWR as low as 1.10:1 and a bandwidth that supports high data rates.
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Vision System
The GEVA 400 vision system for multi-camera applications from Teledyne DALSA, Billerica, MA, features four Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)-compliant Gigabit camera ports compatible with a range of cameras. The system incorporates Intel® quad-core ATOM™ architecture and can be expanded with an optional PL-USB companion module that offers I/O expansion and integration for up to four GigE cameras. The system also includes Ethernet and serial ports, four USB ports for setup and run-time control, and a factory enterprise dedicated display.
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Sensor Controller
Micro-Epsilon, Raleigh, NC, offers the MSC7401 controller that is operated with LVDT and LDR measuring gauges and displacement sensors, which are used for measuring displacement, distance, position, oscillation, and vibration. The single-channel controller and inductive sensors are designed for industrial environments. Parameter setup of the controller is possible via keys or the software tool included. It features an IP67-rated aluminum housing to protect against dust and water, resolution up to 13 bits, and linearity of 0.02 % FSO. Connection is possible via a configurable current and voltage output.
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USB Connectors
The UJ31-CH-3-MSMT-TR-67 USB Type C waterproof USB connectors from CUI’s Interconnect Group, Tualatin, OR, feature IP ratings of IP67 for protection from moisture and environmental contaminants. They are available in USB Micro B and Type C receptacle formats, while conforming to either the USB 2.0 or USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard, depending on the model. The connectors feature surface-mount and mid-mount SMT mounting styles as well as a temperature range of -40 to 85 °C. They support data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps and power delivery up to 100 W at 20 V.
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CAM Software
Moore Nanotechnology Systems, Swanzey, NH, released NanoCAM®4 5-axis CAM software that offers improved form accuracies and direct importing/exporting of STEP, IGES, or Point Clouds through the NURBS raw data, eliminating the need for point-cloud conversion. Capable of generating an array of programs for diamond turning, micro-milling, ruling, rastering, diffractive/Fresnel, optical grinding, and form correction, the software is available in four different base modules.
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Pressure Sensor
Merit Sensor, South Jordan, UT, offers the RS Series piezoresistive pressure sensor and transducer for surface mount or soldering to wires, ribbon cable, and flex strip. The pressure port enables the sensor to be connected via O-ring or tubing. Features include pressure rating of 0 to 500 psi/0 to 34.47 bar/0 to 3,447 kPa, temperature range of -40 to 85 °C, and absolute or gage (backside pressure for both) configuration.
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Socket
Ironwood Electronics, Eagan, MN, introduced the GT-QFN-3024 socket that is constructed with a low-inductance elastomer contactor. Designed for 10.5 × 5.5-mm package size, it operates at bandwidths up to 75 GHz with less than 1dB of insertion loss. The socket is mounted on the target PCB with no soldering and allows capacitors/resistors to be placed close by. Temperature range is -55 to 160 °C.
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Automatic Vision System
The AV450 automatic vision system from L.S. Starrett, Athol, MA, is a 3-axis vision system for both repetitive, larger-part-run applications and routine quality assurance. Featuring an X, Y, Z measuring envelope of 18 × 14 × 8” (457 × 356 × 203 mm), the system has high-resolution video zoom optics and can be pre-programmed for repetitive part inspection or driven manually via a trackball for individual measurements. The system has a 1.3-megapixel color digital video camera, a granite base, external motion control unit, and Windows®-based operating system with Wi-Fi network connectivity.
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Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Tektronix, Beaverton, OR, introduced the AWG70000B Series arbitrary waveform generator featuring Streaming Waveform ID functionality for waveform memory to 32 GSamples. The feature provides users with access to 16,383 sequence steps through a direct Ethernet interface. The instrument includes support for Microsoft Windows 10, up to 50 GSamples/s, 10-bit vertical resolution, and spurious-free dynamic range of up to -80 dBc.
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Microwave Signal Generators
Keysight Technologies, Santa Rosa, CA, released VXG dual-channel microwave signal generators that provide a 5G NR test system setup leveraging dual-channel 44-GHz vector signal generation with up to 2-GHz RF modulation bandwidth and phase-coherent capability. They offer low OTA test system path loss and integrate PathWave Signal Generation software with access to a range of standards-compliant 3GPP 5G NR signals. Other features include a multi-touch, modular user interface and 5G waveform generation and analysis testbed.
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Varistors
Stackpole, Raleigh, NC, offers ZV Series multilayer varistors that protect low-voltage electronics from high-voltage transient surges. They are available in sizes 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 1812, and 2220 in AC operating voltages from 2V to 130V and DC operating voltages from 3V to 170V. The varistors have an operating temperature range of -55 to 125 °C, with higher operating temperatures available. Applications include controllers, medical devices, optics, and opto-isolators.
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