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News Release from: NMB-Minebea | Subject: 5910PL
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 27 March 2002
High reliability for
microchip-controlled fan
New from NMB Minebea, the 5910PL is a microchip-controlled fan for networking and telecomms equipment.
New from NMB Minebea, the 5910PL is a microchip-controlled fan for networking and telecomms equipment The device features a high-reliability low-parts-count design, with most of the discrete components replaced by a single programmable microchip, allowing a variety of fan functions and communication to be controlled through firmware
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 12 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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NMB Minebea's 5910PL fan series is now approved to the Automotive Directive 95/54/EC.
Added benefits of a microchip controlled fan include the ability to interface with other peripherals to monitor fan function and improve reliability due to reduced part count.
This results in faster time to market as custom prototypes can be turned around quickly.
The 5910PL fan offers an optional tacho output, locked rotor alarm signal and delivers up to 492.4m3/h in a free air environment.
Additional programmable fan functions available for the 5910PL are speed control, low-speed and locked-rotor alarm and inrush current limit.
The failure rate for Minebea`s family of fans is less than 60ppm based on actual field test data.
The 5910PL meets all UL, CSA, VDE and CE requirements.
The size of the 5910PL model is 172 x 150 x 25mm.
The 5910PL is guaranteed to be free of defects in material workmanship for 75kh, when operated under specified temperature, humidity and voltage ratings.
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