Electrical Components
Signal controllers and microcontrollers
Designed for motor control and communication applications as well as medical devices such as sleep apnea machines, signal controllers and microcontrollers are offered with USB starter kits and plug-in modules...
CA health system partners with RF Surgical Systems
St. Joseph Health System (stjoe.org), a $4.6 billion healthcare system headquartered in Orange, CA, announced a partnership with RF Surgical Systems (rfsurg.com), Bellevue, WA, market leader in the prevention and detection of retained surgical sponges....
TAOS bought by austriamicrosystems
austriamicrosystems (AMS) AG, a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs for the medical, consumer, communications, industrial, and automotive markets, has agreed to a $320-million purchase of Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions (TAOS) Inc...
Miniature circular connectors
An interconnect products supplier is extending its offerings to include miniature models that are nearly 30% smaller in size but maintain 5 signal contacts rated at 1A each with a dielectric withstanding voltage rating of 750V....
Ford plans to enter healthcare
Ford researchers are busy developing glucose device connectivity and monitoring capabilities, location-based allergy and pollen reports, and voice-controlled cloud-based health management services....
Low-profile medical power supplies
The PM400 series of AC/DC power supplies from Protek Power, Hudson, MA, provides 400W of performance as well as compliance to UL 60601-1 and TUV 60601-1 medical safety standards...
SmartPhone app for selecting power supplies
A smart phone Web app to access San Diego-based TDK-Lambda Americas’ line of power supplies can be downloaded to iPhones and Android (2.0 or higher) cell phones...
Ford continues to drive in-car health developments
Following up on its efforts to develop in-car monitoring systems for diabetics and asthmatics, Ford engineers have developed a car seat that can monitor a driver’s heartbeat....
Industry Viewpoint: The state of enterprise mobility solutions for healthcare
Just a few years ago most people couldn’t have imagined that we would have the ability to read our emails via mobile phones. Today, we can not only read our email, but can conduct most business while on the go. ...
Pressure sensor for medical infusion lines
A tube contact sensor by Morgan Technical Ceramics, Fairfield, NJ, for accurate detection of occlusions in medical infusion lines, provides noninvasive detection of pressure changes in a flexible tube without the requiring disposable cassettes....
Mercury button cells in advance of new regs
To help OEMs of portable medical and consumer electronic devices remain compliant with new laws banning the use of mercury in button cell batteries, a comprehensive line of 0% mercury silver oxide batteries is now available from Basel, Switzerland-based Rentata SA...
System host board for medical imaging
Suitable for use in medical and automation applications, a system host board (SHB) provides high performance and flexible PCI Express expansion. ...
Medical foot-operated control
Designed for ergonomic comfort and user-friendliness, a rocker-style mechanism enables foot-operated control of medical devices....
Cogmedix and iWalk partner to produce bionic lower leg system
The first bionic lower leg system to replicate lost muscle function, thereby allowing amputees to work with reduced stress to the rest of the body, will soon become reality...
Medtronic embraces iPad
Medtronic (medtronic.com) is equipping employees with iPads to present and explain its medical technologies to health care professionals, individual patients, and patient advocacy groups. ...
Think DDM for medical devices
Direct digital manufacturing allows designing parts of almost any complexity....
Industry Viewpoint: The state of enterprise mobility solutions for healthcare
Just a few years ago most people couldn’t have imagined that we would have the ability to read our emails via mobile phones. Today, we can not only read our email, but can conduct most business while on the go. ...
V-lock power cords
A V-lock power cord retaining system that latches into IEC connectors and power entry modules is designed to protect against disconnection of power. ...
Hearing system is totally implantable!
Challenges associated with developing the ideal implantable hearing device (fully implanted and acceptable by patients who are uncomfortable with conventional hearing aids) are three-fold......
Compact microwave power generator
The MSYS245 medical-grade microwave power generator by Emblation Microwave, an Emblation Limited Company, Scotland, is capable of more than 100 W CW output power at 2.45 GHz....
Analog front-end subsystem for diagnostic-quality ECG applications
The first product in a series of fully integrated analog front-end (AFE) chips by Analog Devices, Inc, Norwood, MA, enables ECG systems to achieve monitor- and diagnostic-quality performance....
Processor core features integrated graphics for medical imaging
Suited for medical imaging devices, test equipment, and high-end communications applications, a processor core features an integrated graphics engine and Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which helps increase the operating frequency of processor cores beyond baseline levels....
Six-slot backplane for system management applications
A designer and manufacturer of high-performance backplanes offers its 3U six-slot OpenVPX backplane with a twisted-ring routing topology. Elma Bustronic Corp, Fremont, CA, created the new backplane in compliance with VITA 65 specifications for OpenVPX....
Wireless UPS battery monitoring for critical functions
The FirstLine BMS Battery Monitoring System by Staco, Dayton, OH, continuously monitors UPS batteries and provides real-time information, ensuring that batteries are ready when needed to support mission critical functions...
More evidence of EMS boom: GE Healthcare and Capsule announce partnership
When it comes to the growing market for enterprise mobility solutions, there’s certainly no shortage of data pointing to strong growth for years to come...
Mini and flexible rotary position sensor
The PS15 rotary position sensor features configurable capabilities for design flexibility in a small 15mm package...
Wireless EEG enables remote monitoring
Wireless electroencephalogram systems (EEG) technologies that can enable continuous ambulatory monitoring were presented at MD&M West in Anaheim, CA...
Shielded connector for medical interconnects
Constructed to protect medical interconnects from EMI and RFI, the Shielded HyperGrip connector is designed to prevent signal interruptions in medical equipment with high data transfer rates such as homecare cardiac devices...
RIFD found effective in preventing RSIs
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology has been found to be 100% effective in terms of sensitivity and specificity in patients of varying body size...
Forecast is bright for cloud computing in healthcare
It’s all about harnessing the power of the Internet to store device data. Looking for greater claritY? Read on...
