The addition of several waterproof USB connectors with Ingress Protection (IP) ratings of IP67, to its USB product family has been announced by CUI Devices. Offering protection from moisture and environmental contaminants, the connectors are available in USB Micro B and Type C receptacle formats, while conforming to either the USB 2.0 or USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard, depending on the model.

Conversational interaction with smart machines such as home digital assistants is a growing trend, and just one that is driving development of new high tech products that can listen to their surroundings, interpret commands, or gather contextual or environmental data. By Bruce Rose, Principal Applications Engineer, CUI Devices.

The introduction of a comprehensive line of MEMS microphones suited for a range of portable electronic devices has been announced by CUI Devices. The range has improved audio quality, performance, and reliability, CUI Devices' CMM series is housed in compact, low profile footprints measuring as small as 2.75x1.85x0.95mm.

Motion control applications typically require one or more position encoders. Several types are available and the engineer must first decide whether an incremental, absolute, or commutation encoder is most appropriate. After this decision has been made, other selection criteria include resolution and mechanical aspects, such as the mounting pattern and motor shaft size.  By Jason Kelly, Motion Control Design and Applications Engineer, CUI De...

  It has been announced by CUI Devices that its AMT21 series of absolute modular encoders has added models with multi-turn output capability. Offering 12 bits or 14 bits of absolute position information, the multi-turn AMT21 series implements a 14-bit signed number turns counter for applications rotating beyond 360 degrees.

A new line of stepper motors paired with their AMT11 incremental encoder series has been announced by CUI Devices. The NEMA AMT112S stepper servo motor family is available in compact NEMA eight, 11, 14, 17, and 23 frame sizes with a step angle of 1.8° and holding torques ranging from 0.021 to 1.90nm.

Sometimes cooling needs to be more tightly controlled than a simple heat sink and fan can manage. Rapidly fluctuating loads can make it hard to keep a component at a stable and cool temperature. However, this can often be important when trying to improve signal-to-noise performance or prevent damage to a system. By Bruce Rose, Principal Applications Engineer at CUI Devices

Faster, Stronger, Higher said the Olympic motto: Faster, Smaller, Easier To Use could be an equivalent rallying cry for the electronics industry - and connectivity standards like USB in particular. By Bruce Rose, Principal Applications Engineer, CUI Devices

It appears that many of today’s mobile products are beginning to shun the trusty 2.5mm audio jack, in favor of wireless speakers or headphones. However, for a huge number of other products, this convenient, simple and universally recognised socket continues to offer robust and easy-to-use connectivity. By Ryan Smoot, Technical Support Engineer at CUI Devices

CUI Devices has announced the addition of two absolute encoder series, outputting 12 bits or 14 bits of single-turn absolute position information, to its line of AMT modular encoders. The AMT21 series, featuring high speed RS-485 communication, and the AMT23 series, designed with a Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI), are based on CUI Devices' proprietary capacitive sensing technology.

Miniature speakers can be designed into a wide range of devices including door-entry systems, small timers or alarms, and various types of handheld and portable audio products. They can also be used to enhance the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) of equipment like industrial machinery, medical devices, computer peripherals, office automation and others. By: Bruce Rose, Principal Applications Engineer, CUI Devices

Excessive temperatures can seriously reduce the lifetime of electronic components. It is well known that for every 10°C rise in operating temperature, the lifetime of an IC is reduced by about 50%. By: Aaron Yarnell, Senior Product Manager, CUI Devices

  CUI Devices has announced the addition of USB Type C connectors to its USB product family. The UJ31 receptacle connector series and UP31 plug connector series conform to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard that supports data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps and power delivery up to 100W at 20V.

With frame sizes of 50, 60, 75, 97, and 120mm and airflows ranging from 2.6-54.7 CFM, CUI Devices has announced the introduction of its CBM line of DC centrifugal blowers. The CBM‑75B, CBM‑97B, and CBM‑120B series utilise ball bearing construction, while the CBM‑50V and CBM‑60V series feature CUI Devices' omniCOOL system.

  Fans are all around us and form an integral part of our mechanised, electronics-centred lifestyles. From consumer appliances to large industrial machinery, devices we use every day rely on fans to expel hot air and keep them cool enough to operate reliably.

CUI Devices has added a heat sink product line to its portfolio of Peltier devices & DC fans. The aluminum heat sinks, available in both extruded & stamped versions, are compatible with TO-218, -220, -252, & -263 transistor packages. Designed to improve the heat dissipation of low & high power board level applications, these stampings & extrusions are conveniently measured under four conditions for thermal resistance, making i...

A new line of high performance Peltier modules have been announced by CUI Devices which boasts performance and reliability, thanks to its innovative arcTEC structure. This construction utilises a combination of thermally conductive resin between the ceramic and copper on the cold side of the module, high temperature solder, and larger P/N elements made from premium silicon ingot.

CUI Devices announced the addition of a waterproof micro USB 2.0 connector to its USB product family. The UJ2W MIBH 4 SMT is a micro B type jack connector with an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IPX7, offering protection from liquid and moisture in challenging environments. Thanks to its copper alloy contact terminals with 30 microinch (µin) gold over nickel plating and stainless steel shielding, the UJ2W MIBH 4 SMT is designed for h...

CUI Devices announced a partnership with Lin Engineering to integrate CUI Devices' innovative AMT encoder technology with Lin’s latest, high performance motor series. Lin Engineering’s G3718V series is a NEMA 17 sized motor with a length of 0.90 inches (22.86 mm) that can produce up to 50% more torque than motors of a similar size. Thanks to its design, the G3718V also features improved passive cooling, increasing overall efficie...

An expansion to an existing portfolio of power, audio and signal connectors of a USB product line has been announced by CUI Devices. The connector family incorporates USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors available in Type A, Type B, Micro AB, Micro B, Mini AB and Mini B USB versions.