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Industrial Ethernet Switch is offered in 10-port version.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:54:06 -0600

JetNet 4010 Managed Fast Ethernet Switch has seven 10/100 TX and three 10/100 RJ-45/100 FX SFP combo ports, which offer flexibility for additional fiber connections by plugging SFP modules that can support 2 kM in multi-mode or 120 kM in single-mode. Incorporated Ring Technology enables 5 ms recovery from link failure. Rigid aluminum case complies with IP31, redundant power, and DIN-rail, wall-mount, and desktop installations.

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Rackable Modem is suited for harsh industrial applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:53:54 -0600

Intended for RV-07B 19 in. rack, TR-36B analog V.34 PSTN and 2- or 4-wire leased line modem supports data rates of up to 115.2 Kbps on terminal side and modem modulation speeds of up to 33.6 Kbps on line side. Device includes various security functions and is equipped with watchdog function that monitors and automatically resets it in case of fault. Powered by 1 or 2 PS-20 supplies or external 12-48 Vdc, unit is configured via serial interface using terminal emulation software.

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Slim and Fanless VESA PC enables dual-display arrangements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:42:52 -0600

Equipped with 1.2/1.6 GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor and VIA VX700 integrated single system chipset, V270SB7-301 enables dual display by VESA100-mounting to back of monitors. Dual display output supports choice of 2 DVI-D, VGA, or S-Video interfaces for showing 2 independent displays or cloned/extended desktop. Measuring 300 x 180 x 25.4 mm, solution supports resolutions to 1,600 x 1,200 max and consumes 36 W. It also offers one SO-DIMM DDR2 slot and up to 1 Gb DDR2-533.

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Graphics Card suits advanced visual computing solutions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:42:51 -0600

To deliver performance and scalability needed for visualizing and interpreting massive datasets, Quadro® FX 5800 offers up to 240 CUDA(TM) programmable parallel cores, 4 Gb graphics memory, and up to 102 Gb/sec memory bandwidth. Fill rates exceed 52 billion texels/sec, and geometry performance is rated at 300 million triangles/sec. In addition to interactive 4D modeling with time lapse capabilities, features include multi-system/-device visualization environments with Quadro G-Sync II.

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Software provides online file storage and collaboration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:42:49 -0600

With Mezeo Personal Cloud Storage(TM) platform v2.0, service providers can leverage online file storage and collaboration market by offering their own branded file service solution. Multiple users can manage set of files, sharing and collaborating on them without actually moving files, and without creating multiple versions of same file. Collaboration is managed through central file view, while access timeframes and permissions are enforced via assigned Roles.

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SATA Drives lower RAID storage system power consumption.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:42:48 -0600

Featuring 1 Tb capacity, WD® RE2-GP drives help data centers reduce energy via Western Digital GreenPower(TM) and WD IntelliPower(TM) technologies. Latter balances spin speed, transfer rate, and caching algorithms to promote power savings and performance. Current draw is minimized during start up, allowing more drives to spin up simultaneously to accelerate system readiness. Also included, Active Power Management automatically invokes idle mode whenever possible to reduce power consumption.

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CATV Analyzer tests digital/analog TV transmission networks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:41:41 -0600

Providing flexible frequencies ranging from 5 to 870 MHz, GAO 783A CATV analyzer can test analog TV indexes and digital TV QAM modulation channel power, and MER and BER modulation with special circuit. It features backlit LCD graphic display, C/N testing for digital/analog TV transmission, and is suited for digital, analog mixed network testing, and two-way network construction and transformation. Unit provides measurement planning methods via V/U, icon instructions, and information display.

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Industrial Workstation features 5.7 in. VGA TFT LCD.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:41:38 -0600

IACP-4000D is 4U, 19 in. rackmount workstation that supports both Pentium 4/Celeron D processors. Design reduces interconnections between backplane and CPU card, enhancing reliability. Features include shock-resistant drive bay that holds up to three 5.25 in. and one 3.5 in. disk drives, front accessible USB interface, dual front-accessible filtered cooling fans, front LEDs indicating system health, lockable front door, and supports 300 W single PS/2 and redundant ATX power supplies.

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MCUs feature on-chip Flash memory.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:41:37 -0600

Designed for automotive body and chassis control applications, M16C/5L and M16C/56 groups of MCUs offer maximum operating frequency of 32 MHz, and come with 64- and 80-pin packages. They have 16 KBytes of independent user flash memory, and 8 KBytes of data flash memory in 2 blocks of 4 KBytes each, rated to withstand 10,000 rewrite cycles. Functions include timers for 3-phase motor control, serial-communication interface, A/D converter, and on-chip debug function.

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3D Mice enhance SolidWorks 2009 navigation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:41:34 -0600

Offering CAD professionals intuitive navigation and control in SolidWorks® 2009 (3D CAD software), 3D mice enable design engineers to move in all 3 dimensions simultaneously using 6 degrees of freedom. SolidWorks users can pan, zoom, and rotate - without stopping to select commands - by gently lifting, pressing, and turning controller cap. Products also allow engineers to view design from multiple angles, which helps detect and correct design flaws.

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Graphics Accelerator aids remote/distributed visualization.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:41:28 -0600

Containing 4 Quadro FX 5800 GPUs, NVIDIA® Quadro® Plex 2200 S4 Visual Computing System (VCS) addresses demanding remote graphics and offline rendering challenges. This 3D accelerator, available in 1U form factor for large-scale server deployment, offers NVIDIA CUDA(TM) parallel computing processor architecture, PCIe (x16 and x8) data transfer, and 16 GB total frame buffer. Its 10-bit per component color fidelity enables billions of color variations.

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Packet Processor supports up to four 10 Gb Ethernet ports.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:41:28 -0600

Offering support for line rate packet encryption and decryption, Marvell® Prestera® 98X2220 MAC/PHY packet processor features LinkCrypt(TM) security technology, which embeds security into network fabric without compromising operational scalability. By maintaining authentication of networked devices and providing integrity to unsecured protocols, Prestera 98X2220 minimizes risk of virus/worm propagation as well as denial of service or IP spoofing attacks.

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Wireless Device Servers eliminate hardwired connections.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:41:26 -0600

Providing connectivity to portable equipment and mobile assets in plants, warehouses, and industrial facilities, EKI-1351 (1-port) and EKI-1352 (2-port) allow RS-232/422/485 devices to be remotely monitored, managed, and controlled wirelessly. Both 802.11b/g device servers can be used in peer-to-peer manner as well as client and server modes. They incorporate COM-port redirection software and support TCP/IP- as well as UDP/IP-aware applications that support serial encapsulation.

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Cellular Routers suit remote enterprise applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:41:26 -0600

Digi Transport WR multifunction cellular routers are available with multiple synchronous/asynchronous ports, GPS, and I/O port, while DR models offer primary/backup connectivity, including 4-port Ethernet switch, DSL, Wi-Fi, and PSTN modem options. Ethernet switch is also available with SR models. All include firewall inspection and integrated VPN, providing true auto sensing, failure, and recovery of any line drop. Serial, USB, and Ethernet interfaces are available.

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Media Player IC extends battery life in portable devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:41:26 -0600

In addition to system-level power management, audio codec, and battery charging, AS3536 features core based on audio and video engines with post-processors acting as co-processors to ARM central programmable unit capable of 400 MHz. System level battery consumption is 120 mW for DVD-resolution movies and sub 15 mW for compressed audio. Fully static design and low leakage technology allow for 1.4 mW preserving context or 4 mW while refreshing display from on-chip 512 KB buffer.

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Servers feature digital I/O extension.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:14:43 -0600

IOLAN Ethernet I/O device servers with I/O tunnelling can transmit digital input signals to remote output over IP/Ethernet network. Ethernet I/O technology (IOLAN DS I/O device servers) enables comprehensive access and control of remote digital I/O, analog I/O, pulse I/O, relays and temperature sensors, as well as connections of remote serial equipment on any IP network.

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CPU Card is based on Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo processor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:14:42 -0600

Combining both PCI Express and PCI edge connectors on half-size form factor, 45 nm PICOe-GM45A CPU card features Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo processor that is interfaced to Intel® GM45 graphics and memory controller hub through front side bus with maximum speed of 1,066 MHz. It supports two 800 MHz 2.0 Gb dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM DIMM, VGA displays, 18- or 24-bit dual-channel LVDS displays, and HDTV-out in single or dual-display format. It also features Intel® ICH9M I/O controller hub.

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Video Extender distributes HD signal over CAT5/5e/6 cable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:14:36 -0600

AT-HD19SS, combined with AT-HDRS, form expandable solution for routing HD video and audio to multiple remote displays. AT-HD19SS units take HD video at resolutions up to 1080p over a HDMI 1.2a connection, and extend signal over single CAT5/5e/6 cable up to 200 ft. At each display end, cable is connected to AT-HDRS receiver units that feature adjustable equalizer, which ensures signal quality with no degradation. System can be cascaded, allowing for infinite number of display locations.

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Computer-on-Module features 45nm Intel® Atom(TM) processor N270.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:14:36 -0600

Requiring maximum thermal design power of 12-15 W, ETX®-DC suits POS and industrial control applications. It has 533 MHz FSB and supports up to 2 GB of DDR2-SDRAM SO-DIMM. Features included are PCI extension bus, USB 2.0 interface, and 2 x SATA II interfaces in accordance with AHCI standard. S0/S3(cold&hot)/S4/S5 suspend modes offer energy savings, and onboard HD Audio conforming sound supplies multimedia support. Measuring 95 x 114 mm, unit also targets netbook industry.

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Cable Tester analyzes broadband lines over copper cables.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:14:32 -0600

Multipro Copper tester allows single operator to measure all parameters of cable from near end to far end using optional transponder, which receives control signals generated by tester and sent down cable under test. Device incorporates test functions for frequency response, return loss, and noise, and diagnostics for crosstalk, induced voltages, interference, and noise. Analysis is carried out using integral spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, and time domain reflectometer.

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