Solve 3.3-V relay design issues
July 16, 2012 3:04 pm | by Kalyan Cherukuri, Texas Instruments, www.ti.com | Articles | CommentsToday’s telecommunications industry is trending towards the use of 3.3-V relays in their end applications. Traditionally, only discrete components were available to switch and drive low-voltage relays. Each relay requires one transistor, one resistor, and in some cases a diode. Data routing applications need to switch and drive four-to-seven relays, requiring eight to 21 discrete components. Additionally, these applications often need
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Fan trays feature maximum operating temperature of 70 degrees Celsius and overheat alarm
June 25, 2012 2:22 pm | Product Releases | CommentsVerotec has introduced new versions of its intelligent and standard fan trays that offer increased airflow and lower noise.
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Tactile switch design enables customizable button options, flexible integration
June 22, 2012 10:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components, a global manufacturer of pushbutton, tactile, toggle and rocker switches, as well as smart card interconnect devices, has expanded its popular KSC Series sealed tactile switch offering to include a version with customizable actuation and button height.
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Rocker switch touts easy access
June 18, 2012 11:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsPhaseda LLC has introduced its RL3-2 rocker switch series. This large button style rocker switch has both single pole and double pole versions. Functions include On-Off, On-On, On-Off-ON and momentary. All have UL, cUL and VDE approvals, and are fully compliant with European RoHS requirement. The UL rating is
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SCSI Bridge drive replaces failing SCSI-based hard disks
June 12, 2012 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsSolid State Disks Ltd, has launched the SCSI Bridge drive which solves the growing and increasingly expensive problem of repairing or replacing ageing and failing SCSI-based hard disk (3.5 inch and 5.25 inch HDD), magneto optical (MO), quarter-inch tape (Pertec, QIC DAT, DLT 3490), Jazz, ZIP, Bernoulli and floppy (FDD) drives on computer-based legacy equipment.
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Sealed, side-mount contactor suits high-current DC or AC switching
June 4, 2012 9:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsGIGAVAC announced an addition to its line of EPIC Sealed Contactors —the MX56. The Single Pole Single Throw Normally Open (SPST-NO) MX56 is rated for continuous duty up to 600 A and capable of switching 600 A at 24 VDC, or AC, 100,000 times. The contactor was developed for
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Contactors offered in 30, 40, & 50 FLA current ratings
May 29, 2012 1:34 pm | Product Releases | CommentsNTE Electronics has added a broad new line of high quality Definite Purpose Contactors to its ever-expanding range of products. Contactors come in many forms with varying capacities and features and are used primarily to control electric motors, lighting, heating, capacitor banks, and other electrical loads.
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Stepper motor linear actuator can be configured for full step, half step, or microstep
May 25, 2012 12:24 pm | Product Releases | CommentsHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions announces the release of the integrated Size 17 “captive” stepper motor linear actuator and DCM4826X microstepping drive module. The drive can be configured for full step, half step, or microstep (1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64 step size). The integrated linear actuator / drive unit is available in both single stack and double stack motor configurations...
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Halogen-free IP67-sealed SMT key switches intended for harsh environment applications
May 18, 2012 9:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components has designed a new series of high-performance, IP67-sealed SMT key switches for harsh environment applications. Designated the K12S Series, the robust key switches are available in LED backlighting with a wide selection of colors, and detect versions.
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Rotary stages provide automated material handling capability
May 16, 2012 11:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsAerotech’s CCS series rotary stages (patent pending) with integrated captured collet chucks provide automated material handling capability for a wide range of materials and applications. Collet chucks used with the CCS family accept C-, D- or Levin-style collets that are readily available from machine-tool component suppliers in sizes supporting tube diameters from 0.1 mm to 27 mm.
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Snap-acting detect switches feature up to 100,000 actuations
May 8, 2012 4:27 pm | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components has significantly extended the operating life of its micro-miniature snap-acting detect switch to 100,000 actuations. Available in four surface mount options, the MDS Series snap-acting switch is also available in vertical and right-angle PCB mount and through-hole versions which now include surface mount options...
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Pushbutton switch targets high power applications
May 4, 2012 5:09 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPhaseda LLC has introduced its RL5 full size pushbutton switch. This high power rated push switch has both single pole and double pole versions, function includes on-off and momentary. It has UL rating at 16A 125 VAC and 3/4HP 250 VAC for high power and motor applications. It is
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Electronic pressure switch touts easy to program on-off set point
May 4, 2012 4:51 pm | Product Releases | CommentsOmega introduced its PSW14 Series of electronic pressure switches which can feature either a single switch with adjustable hysteresis or a dual switch with fixed hysteresis. This CE compliant product has an easy to program on/off set point and its
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IP67-sealed tactile switch intended for smart meter and detection applications
May 2, 2012 1:42 pm | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components has designed a cost-effective, low-profile tactile switch for a wide range of price-sensitive applications, including smart meters, smoke/fire detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Designated the KSE Series, the momentary-action tactile switch combines rugged IP67-rated sealing, reliability and a long-operating life with a new optimized and economical design.
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Antimicrobial switches reduce bacteria, mold and fungi by up to 99.9 percent
May 1, 2012 10:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsArcolectric, an Elektron Technology plc brand, today announces a unique new range of antimicrobial switches launched as part of an exclusive partnership with BioCote Ltd. Arcolectric’s best-selling ranges of standard and miniature rocker switches, push button switches, double pole splash resistant switches and splash/dust covers will be manufactured with BioCote’s silver ion technology...
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