X-Fab launches high-temperature CMOS process Sep 12, 2009
The process is suitable for integrating discrete-based circuits in sensor frontends and brushless DC motor controls for automotive, industrial, aerospace and military markets. "We expect the XA035 process with its unprecedented range of support and accurate temperature effect modeling will open new markets for high-temperature engine management applications in the automotive space and for energy-conversion products," said Thomas Hartung, X-Fab's vice president of sales and marketing, in a... (EETimes)
Some things are well at MP&W, some things aren't Aug 27, 2009
The trustees also authorized the Water Utility to borrow up to 494,000 from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Revolving Loan Fund to replace eight well motor controls with more efficient variable frequency drives. The bids for the project totaled 331,159. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MPW sails in rough water: Recession pinches utilitys net income Jul 30, 2009
- The trustees approved two bids for replacing eight well motor controls with more efficient variable frequency drives. Hupp Electric Motors in Cedar Rapids will supply the eight drives for 246,964, while J.W. Koehler Electric Company in Davenport will install the drives for 84,195. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Test & Measurement World Jul 5, 2009
Offered in mono and stereo versions, Elma Electronic's MV Series of stepped attenuators with built-in surface-mount resistors can be used to replace potentiometers in audio motor controls and other applications. Several new features have been added to enhance the performance of Azimuth Systems' ACE MX universal MIMO channel emulator, including a configuration that enables users to add a nonfading, reverse path internal to the ACE MX.. (Multichannel News)
Muscatine Power and Water getting help from federal stimulus funds Jul 2, 2009
The Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday evening to seek bids to replace eight older well motor controls with more efficient variable frequency drives. The drives were slated to be replaced over the next three years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
ABB: Power Guys May 8, 2009
More than a grid company, ABB makes more electric motors and energy-saving motor controls called drives than any other company in the world. It also builds robots for automotive paint shops and packaged food companies and automation systems for mining companies and cementmakers. (Forbes -- Technology)
TSMC qualifies 0.18-micron embedded flash process family Apr 1, 2009
TSMC said the process is suitable for motor controls on refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners. The uLL refinement of the embFlash process operates at 1. (EETimes)
CrustBuster 240 Tender (35) Mar 2, 2009
The 240 comes complete with 180-degree conveyor pivot range with motor controls located on the discharge end of the spout. One hundred percent cleanout means no cross contamination. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
