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Vol. 86, No. 12, December 2007
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RESEARCH
1. Status of the MEMS Industry: Evolution or MEMS Markets and of the Industrial Infrastructure
J. C. Eloy, pp.1771-1777
[Abstract and Full Text Article Download]
2. Prospects for MEMS in the Automotive Industry
Richard Dixon and Jérémie Bouchaud, pp.1778-1784
[Abstract and Full Text Article Download]
3. Putting Sensors to Work: The Untapped Advantage for Tool and Die Stamping
Thomas Horstman, pp.1785-1787
[Abstract and Full Text Article Download]
4. A Cost Effective Approach to Designing Control and Measurement Systems
Robert J. Pawley, pp.1788-1793
[Abstract and Full Text Article Download]
5. Global Pressure Switch Market
James K. Taylor, pp.1794-1801
[Abstract and Full Text Article Download]
6. RF MEMS Switches Deliver on Early Promise
Jérémie Bouchaud and Bernardo Knoblich, pp.1802-1808
[Abstract and Full Text Article Download]
7. Conserving Energy and Money with Variable Speed Pumps
Tim O’Brien, pp.1809-1811
[Abstract and Full Text Article Download]
8. Pressure-Resistant Proxes: New Generation Switches for Hydraulic Applications
Thomas Horstman, pp.1812-1815
[Abstract and Full Text Article Download]
9. Flexible Membrane Micro Flow-rate Threshold Flow Sensor
Hee C. Lim, Sheng Liu, Gordon Thomas and John F. Federici, pp.1816-1822
[Abstract and Full Text Article Download]
10.Design, Fabrication and Performance Simulation for MEMS Based Piezo-Resistive Pressure Transducers
with Sensitivity and Temperature Dependency
Madhurima Chattopadhyay, Swapan Das, Mita Dutta, pp.1823-1831
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PRODUCT NEWS
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Endevco Corporation has announced introduction of the Endevco model 7290D variable capacitance accelerometer with onboard, microprocessor-based temperature compensation. It is designed to provide very high thermal stability and global accuracy required for measurement of relatively low-level accelerations in laboratory test and measurement, automotive and aerospace applications including both military and commercial flight testing.
With its onboard, microprocessor-based temperature compensation, the model 7290D delivers 2.5% total dynamic accuracy over the entire military spec temperature range of -55 °C to +125 °C. Total dynamic accuracy is defined as the root of the sum of the squares of thermal sensitivity shift, non-linearity and hysteresis, and transverse sensitivity ...
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Yeni Hoo Marketing Communications Supervisor Endevco Corporation Tel.: 949-493-8181x242 E-mail: yeni.hoo@endevco.com |
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MEMS-Based SS Pressure Sensor Ideal for High Purity Applications
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Mt. Olive, NJ – December 10, 2007. American Sensor Technologies offers the AST4900, a competitively priced, high-quality pressure sensor for use in the measurement of gases and liquids in high purity applications. Utilizing Krystal Bond™ Technology, these stainless steel sensors are free of oil-fill, welds and internal O-rings, all of which eliminate the risk of system contamination in extreme conditions.
The AST4900 can be scaled with pressure ranges of 0-25 PSI [0-2 BAR] to 0-10,000 [0-700 BAR]. Compound ranges are also available for the AST4900. In addition to high-level voltage, current and frequency output signals, the AST4900 can be packaged with cable, DIN 43650 [Form C] and Bendix [6 pin] electrical connections. Built to operate in temperatures that range from -40° to 85°C, this model’s standard performance is rated to 0.25% BFSL. Moreover, the AST4900 carries 2X over range protection, 5X burst pressure and is built to withstand more than 100 million pressure cycles ...
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Karmjit Sidhu 450 Clark Drive, Mt. Olive, NJ 07828 Tel.: 973-448-1901 Fax: (973) 448-1905 E-mail: kssidhu@astsensors.com |
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Dec 4, 2007 - SenGenuity, the Sensors and Advanced Packaging division of Vectron International, announced that its ViSmartTM Viscosity Sensors are now able to correlate to data acquired from lab instrumentation for challenging, real-time, in-line oil condition monitoring applications. In today's market, significant legacy data and industry standards require that sensor readings be equivalent to those obtained by lab methods. This latest capability ensures that customers can obtain lab-compatible results from the ViSmart sensor in-line and real-time for in-situ viscosity measurements, complimenting lab measurements and analysis methods ...
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Alex Skog Assistant Account Executive BRODEUR 855 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116, Tel.: 617.587.2832 E-mail: sensors@vectron.com |
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High Performance KX Series Magnetic Encoders Offer Affordable Solutions
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Admotec Inc. has introduced the new RoHS compliant KX Magnetic Encoders to provide high performance in harsh or difficult environments where traditional encoders don’t work or don’t last. Available in standard and custom configurations, these rotary magnetic encoders offer original equipment manufacturers affordable solutions in any quantity—from prototype to high volume production.
Because the KX encoders are magnetic rather than optical, they are immune to dust, dirt, oil, water and other contaminants found in harsh environments. Their high performance characteristics include resolution up to 45,000 cycles per revolution (CPR), maximum speed up to 100,000 RPM, and accuracy of ≤ 4 arc minutes. These new encoders feature rugged construction that tolerates high vibration and shock and a non-contact design that eliminates wear and aging ...
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Mr. Mark Lindberg Admotec Inc. 85 Mechanic Street Lebanon, NH 03766-1500 Tel: 603.448.7000, fax: 603.448.7007 E-mail: info@admotec.com |
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Universal Signal Conditioning for Optical and Magnetic and Angle Sensors
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iC-MQ's universal signal conditioning facility is suitable for optical and magnetic linear and angle sensors. For the very first time, outstanding diagnostic features are now available. Operational errors, such as signal loss or clipping, exceeding a preset operating temperature range or RPM speed and – as a totally new feature – a line count error of the scale or disc pattern, are detected, signaled to the PLC and transferred to a non-volatile diagnostic memory.
iC-MQ provides up to 400 angle steps for sine interpolation; to improve angle accuracy, this basic function is supplemented by a finely adjustable signal conditioning circuitry, a signal path multiplexer (which keeps pin functions variable) and fault-tolerant RS422 line drivers. Device installation with incorrectly connected wires is tolerated by iC-MQ – even when the supply voltage is reversed ...
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Joachim Quasdorf iC-Haus GmbH Am Kuemmerling 18, D–55294 Bodenheim Tel: +49 – (0)6135 – 9292-300 Fax:+49 – (0)6135 – 9292-192 E-mail: sales@ichaus.com |
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Sensor Signal Conditioning IC Features 14-bit A-to-D
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Servoflo is pleased to announce a new sensor signal conditioning IC from ZMD of Germany. As part of the RBic-LiteTM signal conditioning family of IC's, the ZMD31014 is optimized for microcontroller-based sensor systems. Developed for correction of resistive bridge sensors, the ZMD31014 combines high accuracy amplification with analog-to-digital conversion of a differential input. The feature-rich CMOS device is ideal for all types of microcontroller-based portable equipment, such as white goods, wireless pressure transmitters, medical infusion pumps, wearable blood-pressure meters and temperature measurement equipment.
To deliver the highest possible accuracy, the ZMD31014 features a 14-bit low-noise analog-to-digital converter, four times more precise than the 12-bit units found in most devices in this class. On-chip digital logic provides sophisticated second-order error correction for temperature offset, drift, and non-linearity. Performing all of the error correction in the ZMD31014 simplifies designing the rest of the system and helps minimize the overall bill of materials as well as the overall system power consumption ...
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David Ezekiel Servoflo Corporation 75 Allen Street, Lexington, MA, 02421 Tel: 781-862-9572 E-mail: david@servoflo.com |
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Simple Multipoint Measurement of Airflow and Temperature
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Degree Controls, Inc. (DegreeC), announces the ATM2400 multi-port USB hub for parallel measurement of airflow and surface temperatures. The ATM2400 supports up to 36 separate sensors to collect real-time measurements in multiple locations simultaneously.
The ATM2400 allows engineers to validate thermal and airflow models quickly and accurately, requiring only a standard USB connection to a PC. Coupled with DegreeC’s new Accutrac 5.0 software, the device offers real-time data recording with an accuracy of +5% of reading from 0˚C to 70˚C. The ATM2400 is also easy to use; simply install the software, plug it into your PC, and you are ready to record data ...
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Mark Bedard, Program Assistant WARD HILL MARKETING, INC. 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg. 5, 3rd Floor Lawrence, MA 01843 USA Tel: +1 978-794-5441; fax: +1 978-688-8418 E-mail: mbedard@wardhillmarketing.com |
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New Heavy-Truck Measuring Wheel System
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As a rotating 6-component measuring system for wheel and tire test that can be used like a measuring hub, the new RoaDyn S6HT TT (Tire Testing) completes the Kistler range of truck wheel-measuring systems. It is designed for measuring forces and moments on tires for trucks and other heavy goods vehicles.
A modified outer part with an adapter flange and different bolt patterns allows standard wheels to be mounted. As with RoaDyn S6HT measuring systems in operation on vehicles and durability test stands, the TT version offers a measuring range of up to 220 kN in the radial direction and 100 kN in the axial direction. The measuring ranges for torques are: Mx, Mz: max. 40 kN·m and My: max. 60 kN·m. The new system is a high-performance test stand facility which can also be retrofitted on existing test stands at low cost. Its modular design allows for alternating test stand and on-road use ...
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Kistler Instrumente AG PO Box, CH-8408 Winterthur, Switzerland Tel.: +41 52 - 224 11 11 Fax: +41 52 - 224 14 14 E-mail: public.relations@kistler.com |
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December 5, 2007, Sanat Clara, California - Datastick Systems, Inc., has introduced the VSA-1225 Vibration Spectrum Analyzer, its first product on the Windows Mobile / Pocket PC platform, announced Michael Scandling, Datastick® Vice President of Marketing. This PDA-based vibration analyzer / data collector, which includes new version 1.8 of the Datastick Spectrum software suite, is being demonstrated at the IMC 2007 International Maintenance Conference in Daytona Beach.
The VSA-1225 joins Datastick's line of Palm-based VSAs in enabling cost-conscious companies to use vibration analysis in machine condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and routine troubleshooting. The VSA-1225 consists of Datastick hardware and software, plus the Hewlett-Packard iPAQ handheld computer, and one or more sensors ...
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Michael Scandling Datastick Systems, Inc. 3350 Scott Blvd., Bldg. 50, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Tel.: (408) 987-3400 Fax: (408) 987-3402 E-mail: findout@datastick.com |
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New Inch-Wide Ethernet I/O Modules Interface 16 Discrete I/O and Perform Counter/Timer Functions
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Wixom, MI: Acromag has extended their BusWorks® line of high-density Ethernet I/O modules for distributed I/O and SCADA with new Model 989EN isolated discrete I/O that also performs counter/timer functions. These space-saving inch-wide modules provide an isolated Ethernet Modbus TCI/IP interface for any input/output mix of up to 16 discrete signals. Inputs sense the status of dry contacts, switches, power supplies, or DC logic. Industrial-grade units have eight 32-bit pulse counters with timers, alarms, and non-volatile memory for metering, totalizing, and low-frequency periodic measurement functions. Outputs control solid-state switching of lamps, horns, and other devices.
Commercial and industrial-grade models have 16 individually configurable bi-directional I/O channels with a 0-28V DC signal range. When configured as inputs, channels accept 2- or 3-wire sensors and active logic switches for use with dry contacts, proximity, namur, or 5-28V DC logic. Inputs detect a level or change of state. Outputs switch 0.5A/channel or 2A total. A “loopback” feature reads back the output state on an input channel. Industrial models add eight counter/timers that can be configured as 32-bit up/down pulse or event counters with non-volatile memory or as 16-bit periodic timers. Each counter supports momentary or latching alarms. The counters have a 250Hz maximum frequency and the timers have resolution to one millisecond ...
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Karen Haldenwanger Acromag, Inc. Tel.: (248)-295-0866 Fax: (248) 624-9234 P.O. Box 437, Wixom, MI 48393-7037 USA E-mail: khaldenwanger@acromag.com |
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Modbus Side Tank Indicator For Liquid-Level Sensors
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CARY, N.C. - MTS Systems Corp. Sensors Division has developed a new display meter to work with the Level Plus® MG transmitter with Modbus interface. The meter was developed as a Side Tank Indicator (STI) for storage tanks with the ability to interface via Modbus and display tank levels in feet, inches and 16ths of an inch. Plug-and-play out of the box, users can choose to have the meter display product only, product and temperature, or product, interface and temperature ...
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Lee Aiken Product Marketing Manager MTS Sensors Division 3001 Sheldon Drive, Cary, NC 27513 Tel.: 919-677-2373 E-mail: lee.aiken@mts.com |
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