US Digital

Introducing the USB4

US Digital is proud to introduce our latest USB interface product, the USB4. The USB4 is a high speed USB data acquisition device with multiple input and output types along with advanced triggering functions.

USB4 Product Features:

• Four Incremental Encoder Inputs
• Eight Digital Inputs
• Four 12-Bit Analog Input Channels
• Eight Digital Outputs
• Four 12-Bit Analog Output Channels
• High Speed USB 2.0 Interface
• 32 MByte FIFO
• Comprehensive Programming Information and Examples

All communication between the USB4 and the host PC is sent over a USB interface. The USB4 is compatible with USB 2.0 hubs, allowing multiple USB4 units to be used with a single PC. To handle continuous streaming of data over USB to the host PC, the USB4 has a 32Mbyte FIFO to buffer the captured data when the host PC or USB bus is busy.

US Digital provides a CD with all the software and documentation needed to use the USB4. A library with a detailed Application Programming Interface is provided so users can develop their own applications; additionally, the CD provides several examples that demonstrate how to use the FIFO, how to log data, etc. For programmers who prefer lower level control, a register based interface and documentation is provided so the USB4's internal registers can be configured at the bit level.

The USB4 is available to ship the same day as ordered if the order is received before 1:00 P.M. Pacific time. The USB4 is covered by US Digital's two year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

View and configure the USB4 »

Published in Press Releases on Thursday, July 24, 2008

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The New US Digital

Dear Valued US Digital Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing US Digital as your motion control product provider. As our customer, you are truly valued and we’re always looking for ways to make your experience with US Digital even better. With that in mind, we are implementing changes that will help to streamline your experience as you seek out motion control solutions.

Here are some of the improvements to be released June 30th, 2008:

Our pricing structure has changed. We have added additional break points for quantity based discounts to ensure you are receiving the best value for the volume which you are ordering.

Our product nomenclature has changed on some of our products. Our overall goal is to make the product nomenclature more intuitive, helping you to select the options needed for your specific application in a way that is straightforward and consistent from one US Digital product to the next. This modified nomenclature does not reflect a change in the product, only in the nomenclature. For a list of product-specific nomenclature changes, see our Reference section.

A small selection of our products and options have been discontinued to allow us to focus on new innovative technology. In many cases there are alternative products that we can recommend.

We are releasing a brand new version of our website that aims to bring an increased aesthetic and functional experience to our customers. We are very excited about our new website as we have improved usability, content, product photos, search capabilities, and provided a simple, yet effective product selection guide – just to touch on a select few of our efforts. In addition, online ordering will be available in the next few months, allowing you to place orders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We are as always committed first and foremost to our customers and welcome any questions that you may have in regard to these changes, so please feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns or issues you may have. We welcome your feedback and look forward to continuing to serve your motion control needs.

Looking forward to serving your motion control needs,

Bobby Wood
Chief Operating Officer

Published in Press Releases on Friday, June 27, 2008

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Introducing the X3Q

Vancouver, WA - US Digital is proud to announce the release of our new Dual-Axis Solid State Inclinometer, the X3Q.

The X3Q utilizes MEMS technology to sense tilt angles over the entire 360 range. The X3Q is incredibly flexible, with three different mounting orientations, in any resolution between 1 and 9000 CPR, and offers a selectable damping value to suit the customers needs.

Patent pending Absolute Quadrature provides absolute data using standard quadrature signals.

Additional variations of the X3 will be released over the next two quarters. These include a quick-and-easy tilt switch and a more advanced inclinometer that offers a PC serial interface and fully programmable configuration.

Typical applications include heavy construction equipment, dredging machinery, mining equipment, solar farms and warehouse automation.

Published in Press Releases on Monday, June 25, 2007

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Introducing the E7P

Vancouver, WA - US Digital is proud to announce the release of our newest OEM optical kit encoder, the E7P.
The E7P is a patent pending, quick assembly, incremental, optical kit encoder that offers resolutions of 180 to 720 CPR with either single-ended or differential outputs.

The E7P was designed as a big brother to the E4P encoder and offers higher resolutions, a wider range of shaft diameters, and mounts to additional bolt circles.

Popular mounting bolt circles of 0.750", 1.280" and 1.182" along with motor shaft sizes of 3mm to 10mm are available to make mounting of the E7P extremely quick and simple.

The E7P is ideal for stepper motor motion control applications where cost is of the utmost importance. Other applications for the E7P are brush style servo motor feedback, robotics, pick and place machinery, X-Y tables and CNC machine tools.

Additional Documentation
E7P Data Sheet(HTML)

Published in Press Releases on Wednesday, June 13, 2007

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New Bolt Circles for Mounting the MAE3

Vancouver, WA - US Digital is proud to announce the release of two bolt circles for mounting the MAE3: 1.280" and 1.812".

The MAE3 is an absolute magnetic kit encoder that provides shaft position information over 360 of rotation with no stops or gaps. This magnetic encoder is designed to easily mount to and dismount from an existing shaft of 2mm to 1/4".

The MAE3 will now mount to 0.750", 1.280" and 1.812" bolt circles. Industry standard shaft lengths of 0.220" and 0.500" are both available on the MAE3.

Custom Sizes
US Digital is in the business of solving motion control problems and looks forward to providing the most useful and versatile product on the market. If there are additional bolt circles or shaft lengths that should be added to the MAE3, please contact our Technical Support department.

Additional Documentation
MAE3 Data Sheet(HTML)

Published in Press Releases on Wednesday, May 23, 2007

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