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Designing efficient
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European research projects dubbed ILO and OLAS are coming up with
more efficient ways to generate light from carbon-based plastic films
about a micron in thickness. The result is a multifunctional
field-effect transistor able to generate light. The results are being
called an international benchmark for the photonic field-effect
heterojunction approach.
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Apple Rubber offers expanded line of
medical-grade
elastomer seals and O-rings.
 In addition to popular
Silicone, Apple Rubber now offers custom O-rings and seals made from
medical-grade elastomers such as Viton® fluoroelastomer (FKM) and
EPDM rubber. Ideal for medical applications, such elastomers feature
improved chemical resistors, excellent heat resistance
(400°F/200°C), and low permeability to gases. Capabilities at
Apple Rubber include complete engineering support, manufacturing,
quality assurance and a Class 10,000 ISO Class 7, certified
cleanroom.
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A Self-Energizing Implantable Medical Microsystem (SIMM)
microgenerator harvests energy by using differential pressure within the
chambers of the heart to help augment the existing battery for implanted
medical devices, such as cardiac pacemakers and implanted cardioverter
defibrillators (ICDs).
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Optocouplers and alternative isolation technologies fnd widespread
use in a variety of products for signal isolation and high voltage level
shifting. These devices may also be used to provide safety related
insulation. Considering these electrical concerns, it is necessary to
understand the safety related characteristics of the optocoupler or
alternative isolator.
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Designers of cell phones, medical, portable and consumer
applications will now have access to the industry’s lowest RDS(ON)
(75mΩ at -4.5V) 20V P-Channel MOSFET in a 1mm x 1mm WL-CSP package.
The FDZ371PZ is designed with Fairchild SemiConductor's
proprietary PowerTrench process technology.
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CUI Inc.’s power division, V-Infinity, announces an
extension of its high efficiency, high density VMS line of open frame
switching power supplies with the 365 W VMS-365 series. These units have
a power density of 19 W/in³ and come in an open frame package measuring
3 x 5 x 1.4 in. The VMS-365 can be used in a wide variety of medical and
telecom applications, meeting EN60601-1 and ITE EN60950-1 safety
standards. With typical efficiency above 90%, this series is suitable
for applications where power consumption is a critical consideration.
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Texas Instruments Inc. introduces a fully integrated load
switch with typical ON resistance (rON) of 5.7 mOhm at 3.6 V, four times
lower than the nearest competitor, according to company sources. TI’s
TPS22924C integrates at least four parts into one to simplify subsystem
load management. The high level of integration in an ultra-small 1.4 x
0.9 mm chip scale package (CSP) addresses space-constrained,
battery-powered applications such as portable industrial and medical
equipment, media players, point-of-sale terminals, global positioning
systems (GPSs), netbooks/notebooks, and Smartphones.
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Fast doesn't mean simple
Proto Labs created The Protomold Torus to demonstrate interesting,
complex features that can be designed into your parts for an assortment
of different purposes. "The Torus" comes with an informational user key
that describes the features and mold-making techniques used to produce
those features.
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washer sizes with ODs of 0.080" to 5.140"; numerous IDs and thicknesses;
2,000 materials; and no tooling charges. ISO 9001:2008 Registered.
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Prototyping White Paper
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white paper will help you choose the best process for your project. It's
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Phillips Plastics Corporation®
Medical OEM projects often require more that a custom part or a vendor
with limited services. Learn more about the engineering services,
materials support, clean rooms, quality control, packaging,
sterilization, manufacturing technologies available from Phillips Plastics.
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