Handheld GPS mapping system June 2003, GIS - Geographic Information Systems Leica Geosystems recently announced the release of its new sub-meter, cable-free, handheld GPS mapping system, the GS20 PDM - Professional Data Mapper. The GS20 PDM combines the accuracy and capabilities ...
IP - the way ahead June 2003 Like it or not, IP is with us, big time, in the security and surveillance arena. I was asked by the organisers of IFSEC 2003 to arrange a network knowledge educational zone at the recent exhibition held ...
SARS detection in public places June 2003 Protea Automation Solutions have come up with a solution for the detection and identification of people with the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). At the present time, this is an urgent and essential ...
Election system passes with flying colours June 2003, Access Control & Identity Management The mountain kingdom of Lesotho has proved to be a good reference site for electoral systems that are cost effective and offer high levels of security. The fully integrated voter registration and election ...
Versatile standalone system June 2003, Access Control & Identity Management ProDor from Sensable Sensors is a versatile standalone access control system controlling 2000 users, two doors and four proximity readers without dependency on a computer or expensive software.
The controller ...
New additions to iCLASS range June 2003, Access Control & Identity Management HID has introduced the newest products in the iCLASS product portfolio viz: * The iCLASS RK40 read only contactless smartcard reader with keypad.
* The iCLASS RWK400 read/write contactless smartcard ...
Electromechanical locks June 2003 ASSA ABLOY South Africa now offers a variety of door strikes for a wide range of lock and door types - wood, metal or glass.
Door strikes provide a high level of security and convenience. This applies ...
Basic probe fixturing for board testing 7 May 2003, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services Spring contact probes are used as the interconnection medium between the unit under test (UUT) and the tester. This article gives a general discussion of probe fixturing, limited to the most common types ...
14-channel T1/E1/J1 line interface units 7 May 2003, ASIC Design Services, KH Distributors, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT Exar has released what it says is the industry's first 14-channel physical-layer LIUs which uses the company's innovative R3 (reconfigurable, relayless redundancy) technology. These devices (XRT83L314 ...
Adapters allow use of DIP devices with PLCC sockets 7 May 2003, Sivan Electronic Supplies, Interconnection A new adapter said to provide a convenient, cost-effective method of converting Intel and other DIP devices or emulators to a PLCC device socket is now being offered by Aries Electronics.
The Aries ...
Four induction motor softstarters for industrial applications 7 May 2003, Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI Teledyne Relays is offering four, three-phase induction motor softstarters that can be used as alternatives to costly and relatively large variable speed controllers. The solid-state EMC series softstarters ...
High-power terminals for PCBs 7 May 2003, Interconnection Sometimes bigger is better, for example PCB terminal blocks for conductor cross sections of 4, 6 or even 16 mm2 with a rated current of 57 A. Despite having such an impressive rating, local distributor, ...
Housings with plug-in connection 7 May 2003, Actum Electronics, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services Erni's LDG-A miniature housings with frame insert and receptacle for a separate multipoint connector are now available in A16, A30 and A46 versions. Depending on assembly they offer maximum component ...
IEEE802.3af-compliant switch for power-over-LAN 7 May 2003, CST Electronics, Power Electronics / Power Management, Access Control & Identity Management, News & Events Maxim's MAX5922, claimed to be the industry's first fully integrated IEEE802.3af-compliant 48 V power switch for power-over-Ethernet (LAN) systems, helps simplify design while reducing external component ...
Standalone Li-Ion battery charger 7 May 2003, Power Electronics / Power Management, Access Control & Identity Management Linear Technology's LTC4056, is a linear Li-Ion battery charger controller is designed to provide a microcontroller-free solution, as well as faster charging from a poorly regulated or a sagging input ...
Switchable low noise amplifier or PA driver 7 May 2003, RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT The RF2366 is a GaAs HBT switchable low noise amplifier/PA driver amp for digital cellular applications from RF Micro Devices. With an operating range of 150-2500 MHz, it functions as a front end low ...
Fastest rail-to-rail op-amps 7 May 2003, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink, Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI Intersil new family of rail-to-rail operational amplifiers are claimed to have the highest bandwidth and slew rate. Tailored for high performance, low power applications in today's general purpose video, ...
SMD power LEDs exceptionally bright 7 May 2003, Opto-Electronics Four exceptionally bright, surface-mount, power LEDs featuring luminous intensity up to 1250 mcd at a 50 mA drive current have been released by Vishay Intertechnology. They complete Vishay's advanced ...
Impro in the mining sector May 2003 Impro Technologies' products meet SABS and European CE marks as well as recognised British, European, American and German manufacturing marks
Michael Brown's practical process control courses May 2003, Michael Brown Control Engineering, Training & Education Michael Brown is holding a series of his well-known courses on practical process control in Johannesburg, and Richards Bay. The courses are unique and are invaluable to novices, as well as to experienced ...
