HPI polyethylene insulators

Mar 17 | Tools And Technology

Hendrix Wire & Cable announced its offering of HPI Polyethylene Insulators available in 15kV, 25kV, and 35kV.

D300RW series converters

Feb 9 | Tools And Technology

The D300RW series, available from MicroPower Direct, is a family of 3W DC/DC converters in a miniature single-in-line (SIP) package. Features include a wide 2:1 input voltage range, tight output regulation, and continuous short circuit protection.

Dongle for simple USB to I2C connection

10/26/2009 | Tools And Technology

Saelig Company, Inc. has announced the availability of model IOW24-DG, a USB to I2C Dongle offering a simple and economical solution for connecting with I2C devices via USB port.

Quadrature clock converter integrated circuits

10/13/2009 | Tools And Technology

LSI/CSI announced the addition of five new devices to its family of Quadrature Clock Converter ICs. Designated LS7082N1, LS7083N, LS7084N, LS7183N, and LS7184N, these devices are designed to interface between incremental encoders and counting devices by converting the encoder quadrature outputs into directional up/down clocks.

Optical fibers resistant to solarization

7/27/2009 | Tools And Technology

Fiberguide Industries’ line of standard solarization resistant fibers for deep UV applications are suited for spectroscopy, lithography, and excimer laser delivery applications where fibers are exposed to deuterium lamp transmission (190 nm to 230 nm) or ArF-Excimer (193 nm) lasers.

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Much ado about next to nothing

Mar 15

The recent review of the past 10 years of the National Nanotechnology Initiative--as presented by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology--suggested the rise of nanomanufacturing as the near future of nanotechnology. But the actual proposed funding reflects a cautious approach, even about nanotech in general.

Lunar tires, space MRSA, and resonating microfluidics

Mar 5

I typically attend the annual Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy each year in pursuit of specific coverage. This year, I sought out candidates for coverage in a vacuum technology article, and pulled together some instruments for a spectroscopy guide. But as busy as that kept me, it wasn’t all mass spectrometers and vacuum pumps on the show floor.  

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NuGard Coating Ashburn Hill

Jan 7

NuGard First Response Protective Clothing are lightweight coveralls, jackets, and pants that provide protection from heat and flame while keeping the wearers body temperature constant.

Multi-Touch Music Maker

Jan 7

Professor David Wessel shows his multi-touch interface that uses computer technologies that allow him to experiment with fine controls to "caress" the instrument.