Product Releases
SMD Detection Switch Available in Right or Left Operation Direction
July 6, 2007 5:12 am | CommentsOmron Electronic Components LLC announces the availability of the D3SH series of ultra-small size, low profile SMD switches. Measuring just 3.4 mm × 3.0 mm × 0.9 mm and weighing just 0.02g, the switch is utilized in presence/absence applications to detect location with an on-off signal. A unique mechanism enables high contact reliability and precision operation. The switch is available in SPST-NO or SPST-NC contact configuration with a rating of 1 mA @ 5V DC. These versatile switches are available in right or left operating direction, with standard levers (1.6 mm travel) or long levers (2.1 mm travel),
High Performance Semiconductor Packages
July 5, 2007 11:26 am | CommentsStratEdge announces its line of high performance semiconductor packages in hermetic versions. The packages fit applications for high speed digital (OC-48, OC-192, OC-768), mixed signal, broadband wireless, satellite, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint, VSAT and test in the aerospace, telecommunications, automotive and optoelectronics industries. The LCC family of packages is designed for
Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
July 5, 2007 11:22 am | CommentsTyco Electronics introduces its Raychem brand URHT heat-shrinkable tubing with an eight-to-one shrink ratio. The tubing is flame retardant, black, cross linked polyolefin tubing with an ultra high shrink ratio, making it suitable for applications where the tubing must conform to an oddly shaped substrate or fit over large objects like
Independent Universal SMT Contact
July 5, 2007 11:17 am | CommentsITT Electronic Components releases its series of independent universal range of SMT contacts that provides an electrical connection between a device and a PCB. Manufactured as a single piece stamped product, incorporating pre-load and anti-lift features, these contacts have been designed to replace traditional interfaces where the contact is custom designed into the component.
Double Row SMT Strip Socket
July 5, 2007 10:54 am | CommentsMill-Max introduces a double row SMT strip socket which accepts .025" to .037" diameter and .025" square pins. This double-row connector is offered standard in 4 (2 × 2) up to 100 (2 × 50) position configurations on .100" spacing. The .276" tall insulator is manufactured with high temperature thermoplastic suitable for reflow soldering operations. Each precision-machined receptacle contains a proprietary #47 contact clip that is rated at 4.5A per position.
40 GHz Bandwidth Socket
July 5, 2007 10:17 am | Ironwood Electronics, Inc. | CommentsIronwood Electronics introduces its DG-QFN40C-01 socket that is designed for a 5 mm × 5 mm package size, operating at bandwidths up to 40 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The sockets are designed to dissipate up to several Watts without extra heat sinking, and they can handle up to 100W with a custom heat sink. The contact resistance is typically 3 m? per pin. The socket connects all pins and the optional center power pad with 40+ GHz bandwidth on all connections
Low Profile FPC Connectors
July 5, 2007 10:09 am | CommentsOmron Electronic Components LLC announces its series of low profile FPC connectors that feature a rotary locking mechanism for easy operation and secure mounting in tight workspaces. These connectors are suitable for high-density tight packaging applications such as PDAs, cell phones, media players, digital cameras, video players..
Crimping Tools for Industrial Applications
July 5, 2007 10:03 am | CommentsOmega Engineering, Inc. introduces its crimping tools that are designed for comfort with rubber embedded handles and heavy-duty precision ratchet action. These tools are suitable for many electrical and industrial applications including equipment maintenance, oil applications, paint/spray painting processes, construction, aircraft and marine material handling. They are also useful for the company’s thermocouple alloy pins and sockets.
Miniaturized Solid State Relays
July 5, 2007 9:24 am | CommentsAvago Technologies announces its ASSR-301C/302C and ASSR-401C/402C relays that are designed for sensing and multiplexing applications such as test and measurement and data acquisition systems where low power consumption and high system throughput are essential. These solid state relays provide low off-state capacitance of less than 15 pF for good signal isolation and low on-resistance for less insertion loss. Low off-state leakage of less than 10 nA
Heater Kit
July 5, 2007 9:15 am | CommentsOmega Engineering, Inc. introduces its Kapton Heater Kit that has thin, flexible heaters with adhesive backing so they conform to almost any flat or curved surface. Etched foil design and constructed in 15 different shapes, this versatile kit will suit almost any application. These heaters withstand temperature extremes from -200°C to +200°C (-328°F to 392°F), they have exceptional tensile strength and tear-resistance and they are chemically resistant to many solvents and oils.
Direct Drive Frameless Motors
July 5, 2007 9:06 am | CommentsApplimotion’s ULT Series direct drive frameless motors are available in sizes down to 27 mm in diameter with axial length from an 8 mm to a 20 mm through-hole. These smaller sizes enable the motors to be used for optics applications as well as traditional direct drive rotary table systems. They are suitable for precision positioning with the use of a high resolution encoder or for continuous scanning in medical devices, computer component manufacturing or optical inspection
AC and DC Fan Tray Assemblies
July 5, 2007 8:07 am | CommentsOrion Fans offers a line of standard 3-, 6- and 9-fan assemblies for enclosure and machine cooling applications. In addition, custom fan tray assemblies are available to meet customer specifications. All fan assemblies feature thermal protection circuitry and heavy-duty steel construction. Low-noise and high-speed versions are available in both AC and DC fan trays
Motors with Built-In Encoders
July 5, 2007 8:03 am | CommentsBodine Electric Co. announces its Incodermotors, a selection of permanent magnet DC and brushless DC motors and gearmotors that are equipped with encoders inside the motor. They are pre-wired and fully tested motor-encoder combinations that are ready to drop into an OEM’s design. Since the encoder is inside the motor
Interface Converters RS-232 to RS-422/485
July 5, 2007 7:40 am | CommentsOMEGA 's miniature IC11 converters provide the features required of high quality interface converters in a miniature package. The RS-232 to RS-422/485 converter can be selected for half/full duplex, and will allow transmission distances of up to 1220m (4000'). The converter allows data transfer rates up to 120 kbps. Power is acquired directly from a computer's serial port, or using the included USB-plug cable. Applications include chemical, petroleum, water and environmental industries.
FPGA-based Single Chip Controller
July 5, 2007 5:44 am | CommentsSERCOS International introduces Easy-I/O, free IP core software for low-cost FPGA chips, allowing SERCOS III to be integrated into basic I/O slave devices with minimal integration effort. Applications include encoders, measuring sensors, valve clusters, 24V digital I/O and analog I/O. The company is offering the software as a freely downloadable IP core v
