Passives
ALPS Develops and Commences Mass Production of “SSCQ Series” Compact Two-Way, Two-Stage Detector Switch
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the SSCQ Series compact detector switch with two-position output in two directions for use in zoom lever control of mobile devices such as compact digital cameras and digital camcorders. Mass production commenced in February 2012.
Maxim’s Overvoltage Protectors Use Reverse Bias Blocking to Protect a Portable Device with Multiple Power Sources
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. today announced the MAX14606/MAX14607, advanced overvoltage protectors which handle up to 3A of continuous current for today’s high-power electronics. Reverse bias blocking protects a portable device from damage caused by multiple power sources supplied simultaneously. The MAX14606/MAX14607 are optimized to protect the internal components of portable electronics such as tablets, smartphones, and portable media pla...
Diodes Incorporated’s Miniature High-Speed Switching Diodes Reduce PCB Size
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a family of high-speed switching diodes in a choice of small footprint, low-profile packages, enabling significant reductions in component count and PCB area. Featuring breakdown voltage ratings of 75V, 80V and 85V, the product line offers switching diode arrays in the miniature plastic SOT563, DFN1006-3 and DFN2020-6 packages.
Vicor Introduces New FIAM Filter Modules for DC-DC Railway Applications
Vicor Corporation today announced two new 500W additions to its family of Filtered Input Attenuator Modules (FIAMs) for railway applications. The new FIAM110 and FIAM072 provide protection for on-board equipment and systems against the effects of power-line transients, EMI (electromagnetic interference) and excessive in-rush currents.
Polatis 192x192 Low Loss Optical Switch to be Launched at OFC/NFOEC 2012
Polatis, Inc today announced its new Series 6000 Optical Matrix Switch - a fully non-blocking, all-optical singlemode fiber cross-connect for up to 192x192 fiber ports with less than 1dB typical optical loss. The Series 6000 doubles the maximum matrix size previously available from Polatis and is based on Polatis' patented DirectLight optical switch technology, featuring leading-edge optical performance with enhanced energy efficiency and port de...
New MHP-SA device offers a more robust, space- and cost-saving approach for protecting high-power, multi-cell lithium battery applications
TE Circuit Protection today announced a new Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) device offering Smart Activation (SA) functionality. The MHP-SA device provides a resettable, cost-effective and space-saving alternative to typical methods of protecting high-power lithium battery and module applications. These include cordless power tools, e-scooters and light electric vehicles (LEVs) and standby power and energy storage systems (ESSs).
Complete Range of HONGFA Relays Available from Transonics - 160 series of relays - 40,000 different versions available
Transonics plc. the London based leading supplier of electronic components and logistics solutions, can now supply their customers with a very wide range of relays from leading the Chinese manufacturer HONGFA.
Ultra-miniature DIP Switch From C&K Components Improves Electrical Reliability in Portable Electronics
C&K Components has developed an ultra-miniature, surface-mount DIP switch that delivers consistent electrical performance and high reliability. The half-pitch TDA Series DIP switch features bifurcated contacts that provide increased electrical reliability when compared to other contact technologies. In addition, the switches are process-sealed for both surface-mount soldering and washable-processing, making them ideal for hand-held electronic...
knitter-switch - DPL 1 LED Illuminated Panel Mount Pushbutton Switch
knitter-switch announces a panel mounted pushbutton switch that will interest those designing office automation equipment, measuring instruments as well as systems that require an illuminated switch easy to mount.
DMTL Signs Suncon at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics - Adds High Performance Aluminium Electrolytics To Its Passives Offering
At today’s Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show, DMTL announced the acquisition of a major new franchise – Suncon, makers of industry leading Aluminium Electrolytic capacitors including the unique family of Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors with Hybrid Conductive Polymer – The EP-cap.