Industrial Electronics

TDK-Lambda has released a 1U high modular ac-dc power supply series from which “the product’s low acoustic noise is  desired in test and medical applications where audible disturbances need to be kept to a minimum”, said the company. Called MU4, the supplies can accept up to five output modules for five isolated regulated outputs, and deliver up to 800W or ...

Axiomtek MANO561 industrial Mini-ITX motherboard has an LGA1700 socket for Intel’s 12th generation (Alder Lake-S) Core processors. “MANO561, with a 20mm IO height, is perfect for a space-constrained environment,” said Axiomtek product manager Kenny Lin. “Its multiple displays support, abundant IO interfaces and wide input voltage allow users to fulfil adequate AI application in various needs, such as industrial automation, ...

Lemo has developed USB 3.1 version of its push-pull latching connectors for use up to 10Gbit/s. They are available in the company’s B, K and T series (see table) for demanding indoor and outdoor environments, for applications in defence, industrial automation, data communication, aerospace, test and measurements. B Series miniature K Series robust T Series miniature Ingress IP50 IP66 – ...

Harwin has expanded the contact layout options of its high-reliability Gecko-MT connectors. There are six additional contact arrangements, with 2 to 6 power contacts and 4 to 24 signal contacts. To give an idea of size: the connectors are 5mm wide. These new ones are non-symmetrical, with 10A (max) power contacts at one end and 2A (2.8A max in one ...

Sick of Hertfordshire has introduced a vibration, shock and temperature monitor for measuring signs of approaching machine failure. The harsh environment MPB10 Multi-Physics Box bolts on to industrial machines, including electric motors, pumps, fans and conveyor systems. “The MPB10 provides service data to enable predictive maintenance practices that can improve plant availability, maximise operating life, protect product quality and protect process ...

For Profinet, Hirose Electric has expanded its ix Industrial connector series to include an in-line jack version. “Specified as a new standard interface connector for Ethernet applications by Profinet, the ix Industrial I/O connector series features optimised EMI and ESD shielding for data transmission up to 10Gbits.s, said the company, adding: “In addition to in-line connection, the in-line jack supports ...

NewTek Sensor Solutions of New Jersey is offering hermetically-sealed LVDT position sensors with a 4 – 20mA current loop output. “Sustaining accuracy with no errors over long distance transmissions, 4 – 20mA current does not degrade over long connections and is less sensitive to background electrical noise,” according to the company. “Simple to connect and configure, the 4-20 mA output ...

Diodes has created a servo motor controller, complete with H-bridge mosfets and provision for potentiometer position feedback, for brushed dc motors in automotive manual headlight beam servos and industrial control servos. Called ZXBM5408Q, operation is over -40 to +125°C and 8 to 18V (45V transient survival), and up to 800mA (1.5A peak). It integrates voltage and temperature compensated internal references ...

Industrial computer manufacturer OnLogic has announced Factor 202, built around a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. “When Raspberry Pi unveiled the CM4, they mentioned that over half of the Raspberry Pi computers sold were being used for industrial and commercial applications,” said OnLogic product manager Mike Walsh. Factor 202 (FR202) measures 201 x 121 x 54mm, can mount on a ...

After revealing it would make and stock Rock single-board computers earlier this year, component distributor OKdo announced availability of the Rock 5B today at Electronica. This is an octo-core computer that delivers “the kind of desktop PC level performance required for compute intense activities such as AI or gaming, as well as object recognition, predictive maintenance or motion detection and ...