Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Process control",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release X-ray inspection speeds board quality control from
Agilent Technologies Europe, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Agilent x6000 finds defects in solder joints, resulting in higher end product quality and lower warranty repair and scrap costs".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release RF drivers take control of acousto-optic filters from
Gooch and Housego: "The eight-channel DFS RF driver for line selection applications allows independent analogue and digital modulation of up to eight preset wavelengths".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Schaefer
concerning its C/B 2700 Series
- take a look at DC/DC and AC/DC modules make rugged supplies
which says: "Robust design uses industrial grade components and provides a high-density space-saving system for applications in industries such as railway controls and communications".
Take a look also at the news release from National Physical Laboratory, Industry defects database goes online,
as well as Enclosures are stylish home for displays from OKW Enclosures,
and Current transducers promise precise measurement from LEM UK.
See also:
Thermostats go on lines, chassis and boards
(December 2007)
Asahi Keiki thermostats are specified for a life of 100,000 switching operations and have an insulation resistance of 100Mohm or more
Tiny DACs go under the bonnet
(November 2007)
Pin compatible 12, 10 and 8bit DACs come in tiny 2.1 x 2mm SC70 packages, making them the smallest available DACs with internal references
Surveyor keeps watch over oven performance
(November 2007)
Package eliminates the use of expensive test boards while providing an accurate analysis of process performance
LDO keeps watch over automotive supplies
(October 2007)
The EM6156 supplies a highly accurate 5V, 120mA output, and includes reverse battery, short circuit and over thermal protections
Supply family spans DC/DC, AC/DC and chargers
(October 2007)
150W DC/DC convertors, AC/DC power supplies and battery chargers are available for 19in Eurocard mounting, wall mounting, chassis mount packaging or as a DIN-rail-mount package
Circuit breaker protects distribution systems
(October 2007)
The E-T-A 1180 miniature plug-in breaker is designed to reduce downtime in process control and automation applications by being readily re-settable
DC/DC convertors suit industrial applications
(October 2007)
The IQ24-EGA series is available either as an open frame device, or as a fully encased device with an attached baseplate for cold-plate or heat-sink mounting in harsh environments
Antennas provide design options
(October 2007)
The CTI-SB and CTI-RA antennas are both suited to environmental monitoring and control in homes and buildings and low-speed data acquisition from remote sensors in industrial process control systems
DACS improve process control reliability
(October 2007)
Analog Devices DAC range includes four 12bit to 16bit single-channel DACs that integrate user-programmable current source and voltage output
Amps expand high-fidelity family
(October 2007)
Rail-to-rail input/output op amp's combined specifications provide the high-fidelity performance and signal conditioning required by high-end portable devices
USB acquisition devices extend to 80 channels
(September 2007)
Engineers can collect more data with less equipment because the devices provide high-channel-count application solutions in a single device
Statistics prevent catastrophic silicon failures
(September 2007)
Advanced statistical timing analysis and optimisation technology allows Renesas to accurately account for the effects of process variability in its leading-edge 45nm digital designs
Miniature control units cut costs
(September 2007)
Idec A6-series miniature control units are suitable for applications ranging from industrial and process control through to power supplies
DC/DC convertors suit telecommunications
(September 2007)
Powersolve's Traco TEN20WIN convertors feature single or dual-outputs ranging from 3.3 to 15V DC
CPU card brings express performance to industry
(July 2007)
Half-size PICMG 1.3 CPU combines Core2 Duo Mobile processors with the Intel 945GME+ICH7M-DH Express chipset to satisfy high-performance computing demands
Touch screens enhance the user friendliness
(July 2007)
Capacitive touchscreens from 3M deliver ease of use, a vibrant image and the durability to survive the rough and tumble of the shop floor
Convertors switch to through-hole format
(June 2007)
DC/DC module is aimed at customers who prefer conventional, through-hole assembly methods and the deployment of pinned modules
Pushbutton is proven in harsh environments
(June 2007)
Snap-in pushbutton switch combines ruggedness and ultrareliability at a competitive price
Convertors cut the cost of distributed power
(May 2007)
DC/DC convertors use an open-frame design with one side populated and a board-to-board interconnection technique to create lower-cost versions of existing devices
Software to improve back-end processes
(May 2007)
An engineering company is expanding its use of manufacturing information management software to broaden the deployment of technology around the company
Focused IR technology excites rework interest
(May 2007)
Focused infra-red rework specialist PDR received much interest from visitors to its stand at this year's SMT exhibition
Optical inspection system reads 2 and 3D at once
(May 2007)
The new Siplace OS inline inspection system will be demonstrated on Stand D30 at the Nepcon UK show
Ethernet connectors take magnetics onboard
(April 2007)
RJ45 connectors with integrated magnetics offer several benefits in terms of electrical performance, equipment size and overall costs
Manufacturing advances in Semicon focus
(April 2007)
This year's Semicon West in San Francisco will focus on topics that are revolutionising the advanced manufacturing world
DIN-rail supply offers wide output adjustment
(April 2007)
Single-output 480W model joins the DNR range of DIN-rail-mounting industrial AC/DC power supplies
Resistor networks come in in ceramic BGAs
(April 2007)
Precision resistor networks in ceramic ball grid array packages feature all circuits on the bottom side of the device to eliminate wrap-around terminations
Semiconductor company moves headquarters
(April 2007)
Vistec Semiconductor Systems has celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Weilburg, Germany
Green conformal coating passes muster
(April 2007)
Electrolube has revealed the successful test results of its sprayable water based conformal coating, WPBs, by ViTechnology
Mix and match connections on the DIN rail
(April 2007)
DIN-rail enclosures allow different types of terminals to be accommodated within the same enclosure
XGA 10.4in display is now viewable in daylight
(April 2007)
A new daylight viewable version of a 10.4in XGA display is mechanically compatible with previous displays in the same screen size
Open-frame DC/DCs ease design migration
(April 2007)
Convertors offer an easy switch for customers migrating from moulded to open-frame devices when redesigning boards to comply with RoHS legislation
Microcontroller board intended for embedded work
(March 2007)
The EMBMEGA32 embedded microcontroller board is suitable for use as an embedded controller for industrial, automation, security and process control applications
Preheater zooms in on rework areas
(March 2007)
Focused preheater provides enhanced process control during lead-free hand assembly and rework
Sensor conditioner turns voltage to current
(March 2007)
Precision voltage-to-current convertor/transmitter is designed for standard 0-20 and 4-20mA analogue signals, as well as 5-25mA signals and voltage outputs