IEEE Buenaventura Section, 2025 Scholarship Program
Scholarship Guidelines
The IEEE Buenaventura Section (IEEE-BV) will award two $1000 scholarships in November 2025.
1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order for the student to qualify for this award, the following minimum requirements must be met:
- The applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university in Ventura County.
- The applicant must be studying for an engineering or technical degree related to IEEE scope of fields. If the applicant’s college or university does not offer an engineering program, then a course of study preparatory to engineering will be accepted.
- The applicant must have completed the equivalent of an academic year, either 3 quarters or 2 semesters or 1 quarter/1 semester; AND maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or better in college courses.
- An applicant does not need to have a sponsor to be considered.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
ALL SUBMITTALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Wednesday, October 22, 2023.
All applications must be submitted in digital format (PDF, DOC, DOCX, or GDOC). We do not accept handwritten Applications. We expect that all engineering students have access to a computer. Download the MSWord DOCX or Adobe PDF application file and type in your responses.
We will accept only digital Applications (DOC, DOCX, GDOC or PDF), Letters of Recommendations (PDF only) and Secure Digital Transcripts (PDF only) emailed to ieeebv.scholarships@gmail.com
Any or all of your documents may also be mailed or hand delivered to (weekdays only):
Dennis Horwitz, IEEE-BV Scholarship Chair
Micronor Sensors, Inc.
2065 Sperry Ave, Suite B
Ventura, CA 93003
Questions may be emailed to ieeebv.scholarships@gmail.com or call mobile (805) 377-9480.
Include in your scholarship submission:
- This Application Form. For maximum points, please answer all Answer all sections. If emailed to the Scholarship Committee, we accept only DOC, DOCX, GDOC or PDF files.
- An official college Academic Transcript. Official Transcripts must be in sealed envelope or a Secure Digital Transcript can be emailed. Include those from all colleges previously attended if a transfer student. Copies (including electronic). Unofficial copies are not accepted.
- An ACADEMIC Letter of Recommendation (on letterhead) from your academic advisor or professor or instructor. Delivered in a sealed envelope or PDF copy emailed from that individual.
- A PROFESSIONAL Letter of Recommendation (on letterhead) from a non-academic, technical professional who knows you. Delivered in a sealed envelope or PDF copy emailed from that individual.
- Plan ahead. The deadline for receiving all documents is Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
- SELECTION PROCESS
Selections will be based on student’s overall academic progress, extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and participation in community activities. Other factors to be considered are engineering projects completed or participated in, financial need and evidence of professional promise.
- NOTICE OF AWARDS
Winning students will be notified by e-mail of selection results.
- PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The scholarship awards will be presented at the IEEE-BV evening meeting in November 2025. Attendance is not mandatory but desirable. Exact date and time T
Specifications
| Functionality | |
| ISO 13850 | ISO 13850 defines the characteristics and requirements for a traditional electromechanical E-STOP switch. The MR387 Sensor/Controller integrates the definition of purpose and functionality only. |
| ISO 13849 | Category 2 for MR380/MR387 E-STOP Sensor/Controller System |
| Functional Safety | Consult Declaration of Conformity for additional F.S. information |
| Classification | MR387 Sensor/Controller System = Category 2 per ISO 13849-1 |
| MTTFd | 4.14 E+06 hours (473.1 years) |
| Performance Level | PL=c |
| Safety Integrity Level | SIL=1 |
| Functional States | MR380 Controller Output States |
| Normal RESET (Up Position) |
Red LED is OFF Digital 5V and 24V Outputs=HI Relay NC contacts=Closed, Relay NO contacts=Open |
|
ACTIVATED (Down Position) Broken Fiber, Loss of Optical Signal, or Controller Failure |
Red LED is ON Digital 5V and 24V Outputs=LOW Relay NC contacts=Open, Relay NO contacts=Closed |
| Optical Interface | > |
| Interface | Duplex LC for pigtailed sensors, MR387-X-YY where YY is pigtail length in meters ODVA IP-LC connector receptacle, MR387-X-D00 sensors in housing |
| Insertion Loss |
MR387-2-XX, 2.5 dB (2 dB Typical), LC-Duplex Pigtail, 62.5/125μm OM-1 MM Fiber MR387-3-XX, 5.0 dB (3 dB Typical), LC-Duplex Pigtail, 9/125μm OS-1 SM Fiber MR387-5-XX, 3.5 dB (3 dB Typical), LC-Duplex Pigtail, 50/125μm OM-2 MM Fiber Consult Application Note AN118 for guidance on determining system loss budget and maximum distance of single and multiple E-Stop networks. |
| Explosive Atmospheres | Inherently Safe, Simple Mechanical Device |
| EX Classification |
Inherently safe, simple mechanical device when used with MR380 Controller IECEx Test Report GB/CML/ExTR 16.0105.00/00 |
| ATEX | EPL Mb/Gb/Gc/Db/Dc |
| EAEU/GOST | EPL Mb/Gb/Gc/Db/Dc |
| IEC Ex | EPL Mb/Gb/Gc/Db/Dc |
| North America | Exempt, non-electrical |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature/Humidity | -40°C to +65°C (-40°F to +150°F), 0-95% RH, Non-Condensing |
| Ingress Protection | IP66 |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Polycarbonate housing with clear cover and manual latch |
| Durability | 100,000 operations min. |
| Physical | |
| Housing Dimension | Consult Mechanical Reference Drawing |
| Mounting | Consult Mechanical Reference Drawing |
| Unit Weight | TBD |
Specifications subject to change without notice
Features
- Sensor is EX classified “Inherently safe, simple mechanical device”
- Sensor can be operated in any hazardous or explosive environment – gas, dust or mines
- Immune to EMI, RFI, lightning, and ground loops
- Immune to high voltage lines
- Panel mountable sensor
- DIN rail mountable controller
- Controller provides DPDT relay and digital signal outputs
- Operates over long distances – up to 10km (6 miles) with single mode fiber
- Multiple E-STOP switches can be connected in series
- Contact Micronor sales regarding our POF E-Stop
TO ORDER
Call +1-805-389-6600 or email sales@micronor.com
Ordering Information
| MR388-X-Y-Z | Fiber Optic E-Stop in Cabinet Housing: where X=Fiber type: 0=OM1 62.5/125 MMF, 1=OS1 9/125 SMF where Y=Mushroom Button Size: 0=Small=30mm OD, 1=Medium=40mm OD where Z=Interfaces: 0=Single ODVA IP-LC port, 2=Dual IP-LC ports; 1=Single 1/2″ NPT Conduit Hub, 3=Dual Conduit Hubs |
MMF=Multimode Fiber, SMF=Single Mode Fiber
Quick Ship Configurations
| MR380-0-UNI | Universal SM/MM OEM E-Stop and Switch Controller |
| MR380-1-3 | Universal SM/MM DIN Rail Mount E-Stop and Switch Controller Module |
| MR388-0-0-0 | E-Stop Sensor for OM1 62.5/125 MMF, 30mm OD Mushroom Button, Single IP-LC interface |
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