Image Sensor Testing

Presto Engineering, San Jose, GA has developed a custom, computer-controlled testing solution that illuminates sections of CMOS image sensors wafers in turn. Integrating the results enables the whole wafer to be tested automatically for an array of large sensors or even sensors that are right up to the size of an entire 12-in. wafer. The Teradyne® IP750Ex based test solution provides a large (80 × 100 mm), uniform (±2 percent), high-intensity illumination field up to 10K Lux at a range of color temperatures. Built-in IR filtering prevents sensor damage.

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RF Module

A Bluetooth 5.0 long-range compliant RF module is available from Insight SiP, Sophia Antipolis, France. The ISP1807-LR module comes in a miniature SIP package that measures 8 × 8 × 1 mm. The BLE module is based on the nRF52840 chip from Nordic Semiconductor. It offers a Bluetooth 5 stack including long range, high throughput, advertising extensions, and improved coexistence along with IPv6 connectivity and Mesh capabilities, making it suitable to form the hub of IoT solutions.

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Lightweight Actuator

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group, Falmouth, UK, has launched a new lightweight actuator. The ASEP-CO Weirless Ridial Diaphragm™ in-line-valves combine a plastic body with stainless steel diaphragm interface and is designed specifically for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical market. The actuator is reliable, durable, and GMP compliant, and it requires fewer brackets or ancillaries for installation. They valves reduce maintenance by up to 80 percent. They are completely drainable, and their design virtually eliminates the risk of contamination.

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Digital Micrometer

Mahr Inc., Providence, RI, offers digital micrometers with high-speed measuring spindle positioning. The Micromar 40EWRi-L, which use the company's MarConnect interface, allows measurements that are 10 times faster than a standard micrometer. The nonrotating sliding spindle also protects sensitive workpiece surfaces against measuring damage. The integrated wireless system significantly accelerates the measurement of work-pieces while protecting the surface of the test specimens. The spindle makes a 5-mm movement with one revolution of the friction drive sleeve.

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Tamper-Free Inks

CTI (Chromatic Technologies Inc.), Colorado Springs, CO, has developed a technology designed to stop product tampering. The BlindSpotz™ technology uses a dual indicator to detect product tampering from heat and freezing. The Tamper Freeze and Tamper Heat inks show color and messaging when thieves use heat or cold to tamper with packages. The ink technologies are designed to protect documents, seals, tape, labels, or various packaging substrates. Tamper Freeze inks turn from clear to blue when exposed to temperatures below -10° C, while Tamper Heat turns from gray to orange (or gray to pink) if exposed to heat greater than 65° C.

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Balance Enclosure Workstations

An enclosure workstation from Hemco, Independence, MO, is designed to locate on an island or peninsula location with access on two sides. The SSE is offered in 24, 36, and 48 in. widths to accommodate an analytical balance and other small scale lab processes. It is constructed of chemical resistant metal framing and ¼ in. thick clear acrylic side panels and viewing sash. Efficient air flow design with airfoil and bypass directs contaminates to baffled exhaust, thereby providing superior air flow and containment performance for user protection. The ergonomic sash is angled 15° for ease of viewing comfort with 8 in. reach in opening height.

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Medical Power Supply

Power Partners, Hudson, MA, is has released a series of new ac/dc power supplies that feature either Class I or Class II input configurations and are designed for use in either medical or ITE applications. The PDAM120 series size is an industry standard 2 × 3-in. platform, available in three design options: open-frame, u-channel, and enclosed with its focus on high-efficiency and high-power density of 15.27 W/in3. Available in three single output models; 12, 24, and 48 VDC, each unit features 90-264 VAC input voltage range, no-load power consumption <300 mW, and operating temperature range of -30° to +70 °C (with derating).

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SPC Software

Zontec, Cincinnati, OH, has launched a new version of its statistical process control software. Synergy 2000™ version 11.0 features the ability to customize the certificate of analysis report, the scoreboard report, and the cost of analysis report by adding a company logo. The software enables users to easily capability (Cpk) levels for operator action and automatic email notifications and use the new manager level Cpk index dashboard to display each alarm condition for the overall process. Users can view real-time overall equipment efficiency (OEE) as the OEE dashboard calculates and reports performance efficiency, rate of quality product, and overall equipment effectiveness.

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Thermoelectric Assemblies

Laird, London, UK, has expanded its thermoelectric assembly (TEA) product offering to better support heating and cooling of analytical and medical instrumentation. The company's Tunnel Series TEA now includes cooling capacities ranging up to 100 W with higher efficiencies that run quieter. When combined with an advanced SR-54 Series temperature controller, the series offers temperature control to within ±1 °C. The temperature controller also provides monitoring and alarm functionality to identify a problematic fan, thermoelectric module, over-temperature thermostat and temperature sensor failure — all of which are critical to maximize medical equipment uptime.

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Medical-Grade Cleaning Table

Simco-Ion, Hatfield, PA, has introduced a new cleaning table. The SCV cleaning table is a high-performing, aggressive particulate agitation system featuring active monitored static elimination and a powerful vacuum to clean medical trays and other critical parts. The table is available for single or double-sided cleaning. The lower hood on all tables features the company's Clean Capture Technology, designed with powerful dual vacuum slots and three IQ power high-efficiency nozzles to capture particulate. The built-in monitoring dashboard is comprised of a tamper-resistant filtered air regulator, power supply, and magnehelic gauge for indication of airflow and filter status. The upper hood of the double-sided design showcases a medical-grade stainless steel.

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Flexible Heaters

TurboFlex Heaters, Burnsville, MN, offers flexible heaters for concept and prototypes. The company manufactures etched-foil flexible heaters using automated systems to allow customers to order automatically. The company was formerly a business unit of Heated Stone Products and is now a standalone, independent company focused on providing concept, prototype, and low-volume heaters to medical device and other markets. An online ordering tool walks customers through a simple process to capture the needed information and upload an image file, photograph, sketch, or print of the desired heater shape. The system is designed to eliminate costly tooling and design services.

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Thick-Film Resistors

TT Electronics, Woking, UK, has introduced two additional resistor types that expand its high reliability CR and HR series. The latest versions of these thick-film chip resistors are in the smaller 0603 size and are designed for use in compact circuits where performance and footprint are critical. Both resistor series’ thick-film elements have a higher surge tolerance than thin-film to improve reliability. The resistors are available in values from 1R0 to 10M with tolerance values down to 0.1 percent, and have the option of release to CECC 40401-008. The HR0603 resistors are available in values from 10M to 20G with tolerance values down to 5 percent supporting applications that include medical monitors.

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Touch Encoder Development Kit

Grayhill, LaGrange, IL, has introduced a touch encoder development kit. Designers use an intuitive tablet development app that allows them to personalize multitouch gestures, generate images, and customize the display. They can also use Trigger Logic™, which eliminates the need for a software engineer to configure the device. The kit features a 320 x 300 high-resolution display and an intuitive tablet-based development platform. Both USB 2.0 and CAN J1939 communications with the host device are possible. The encoder is IP67 sealed and combines multiple devices into one, saving panel space. With a 32 GB memory, the encoder can store hundreds of screens.

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