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Lexus LX 470 captures top honors for second consecutive year. Lexus LX 470 captures top honors for second consecutive year. Why change a good thing? This apparently was the thinking of Lexus engineers as there are only minor adjustments to the 2001 Lexus LX 470. Judges agreed, awarding the LX 470 with top honors again this year. As one judge rather eloquently stated, "The German luxury sedans may have heritage

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Radio transmitter ICs are electronic devices that propagate radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic signals. They are used in high-end remote keyless entry systems, automatic meter reading devices, and building automation and industrial controls. Learn more about Radio Transmitter ICs
Lux meters or light meters measure illumination in terms of luxes (lx) or foot candles (fc). Search by Specification | Learn more about Lux Meters (Light Meters)
Commercial matrix displays include any type of display used in commercial applications. Learn more about Commercial Matrix Displays
Relay sockets are devices that accept relays, electromechanical switches in which the variation of current in one electric circuit controls the flow of electricity in another circuit. Search by Specification | Learn more about Relay Sockets
Safety laser scanners are used to monitor activity within a dangerous work area. They can be used in stationary or mobile applications. Learn more about Safety Laser Scanners

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Extech Instruments Corp. - EX623 5-in-1 True RMS Clamp Meter
Get More Done with a Five-in-One! Extech's award-winning patented EX623 True RMS Clamp Meters feature an IR thermometer for locating hot spots and NCV. These unique clamp meters also feature dual Type... (read more)
Harrington Hoists, Inc. - LX Mini Lever Hoists
Harrington's LX lever pullers are ultra lightweight and compact yet extremely durable. Known as the perfect "toolbox hoists", these little hoists have all the power you need to get the job done. (read more)
Filter Concepts, Inc. - LX Series Enhanced Performance EMI Filters
LX Series PI section filters feature additional line inductors providing up to 30db of enhanced performance at the low frequency end of the CISPR/EN Class B conducted EMI spectrums. (read more)
Unicorn Computer Corp. - AMD Geode LX+CS5536 Embedded AMD Geode LX series
Onboard AMD GEODE LX series CPU Support LVDS, DVI / TV (optional) 1 x Giga LAN 2 COMs w/ +5V, +12V power selector 4 x USB 2.0; 1 x LPT... (read more)
NDK - Frequency Synthesizer
NDK
The S470M890MA frequency synthesizer for fixed communication comes equipped with a high-stability OCXO and is best suited for base stations requiring excellent aging characteristics. Featuring low... (read more)
Industrial Vision Source - SONY XC-ES30/50 and XC-EI30/50
The XC-E Series are compact, light-weight one-piece black and white cameras incorporating the latest 1/2 and 1/3 type Interline(IT) CCD which produces new levels of picture detail. (read more)

Topics of Interest
This year's Grand Cherokee features a three-link rear suspension consisting of a central A-arm and two control arms. We had a difficult decision to make when we launched the new Grand Cherokee,"... (Read More)
Summing up two days of test driving sport utility vehicles at Dana Corp.'s Ottawa Lake, Mich., Technical Resource Park Sherri Koucky, Stephen Mraz, Elizabeth Parks, Leland Teschler Over 20 OEM... (Read More)
You don't get to be the top-selling full-sized truck for 28 years without doing something right. So in the spirit of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," Ford engineers made few substantive... (Read More)
Negativity was in the air during last month's North American International Auto Show. Industry analysts had raised the possibility of Ford and GM heading into bankruptcy. Meanwhile, major shareholders... (Read More)
The old adage of, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" may be feasible in some circumstances, but applying it to the maintenance of a UPS can have devastating consequences. (Read More)