Passives
Honeywell launches watertight miniture switches
Honeywell MICRO SWITCH Basic Switch line has been expanded with the addition of the V15W Series of Watertight Miniature Switches. With an IP67 waterproof seal rating and as the only V-switch in the industry rated up to 10 amps, Honeywell’s new V15W can be used in a wide range of high-current consumer and industrial applications where spillage or water could be a factor. Potential applications include off-road vehicles such as ATVs, golf carts, ...
Taiyo Yuden Offers Low Profile Polyacene Capacitors (Supercap) for LED Flash Used in Compact Mobile Devices
TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. introduces the Polyacene Capacitors (Supercap) PAS2126FR2R5504, measuring 26 mm x 20 mm with a maximum height of 0.9 mm. At a remarkable 0.9 mm thin, the Polyacene Capacitor realizes a high capacitance of 0.5F. This product is ideally suited for pulse current discharge of LED flash, which enables clear photographic images at low light conditions, used in mobile phones, smartphones, digital still cameras and digital camcorder...
Power Switch with Encoder for White Goods
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH introduces the SDDE series of power switches with built-in encoder for comfortable one-switch program control of washing machines, dryers, micro wave ovens, and IH cooking heaters. The horizontally actuated switches can be mounted directly on a circuit board. They combine an AC power switch and a DC detector switch with a mode selection function in a single package with dimensions of only 24mm x 24mm x 40mm (W x D x H).
RF1602 Broadband SPDT Switch
The RF1602 is a single-pole dual-throw (SPDT) switch designed for switching applications requiring very low insertion loss, high isolation, and high power handling capability coupled with minimal DC power consumption. The performance of RF1602 has been optimized for cellular applications demanding stringent linearity requirements.
ALPS Green Devices Develops Liqualloy GLMD Series Power Inductor Industry-Leading Low-Loss Material Adopted for High-Current Inductor
ALPS Green Devices Co., Ltd. has developed the GLMD Series Liqualloy Power Inductor for high-current applications such as CPU power supplies in notebook PCs, servers, and other electronic equipment. Shipment of samples is to commence from December of this year. The new product will be exhibited at CEATEC JAPAN 2011 which is being held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from October 4, 2011
New Miniature Snap-Action Pushbutton Switch Offers Longer Electrical Life
TE Connectivity (TE), formerly Tyco Electronics, has introduced a new miniature ALCOSWITCH Blue Series pushbutton switch. Its new internal snap-action mechanism combines compact dimensions with very fast switching and clear tactile and audible feedback indicating that the switch has been properly pressed. Applications cover power and signal.
C&K Components Extends Operating Life of Miniature IP68-Rated Tactile Switch For Mobile Devices
C&K Components, has enhanced its KMT 0X2 Series miniature tactile switch to provide an operating life of one million cycles. The industry's only ultra-miniature tactile switch with an IP68-rated sealing, the KMT 0X2 Series' extended operating life is appropriate for mobile electronic device applications that require a longer lifetime for more frequently-used buttons such as home and gaming keys.
VPG Releases HTH Foil Resistors With Operating Temperature up to +240°C, TCR of ±1 ppm/°C, and Load-Life Stability to ±0.05% at +220°C
Vishay Precision Group, Inc., announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors division (VFR) has introduced a new series of ultra-high-precision Bulk Metal Z1-Foil hybrid surface-mount chip resistors connected using gold wire bonding. The HTH series is designed for high-temperature applications to +240°C and offers improved heat dissipation, providing nearly a 100°C extension in operating temperature range over precision thin film chip resistors.
Atlona Announces Official Release of New 8x8 and 16x16 High-Speed HDMI Matrix Switchers Featuring HDBaseT Technology
Atlona Technologies today released the latest additions to its family of high-speed HDMI matrix switchers: the AT-PRO2HD88M and AT-PRO2HD1616M. Featuring HDBaseT™ technology — consumer electronics (CE) connectivity technology optimized for whole-home and commercial multimedia distribution — the switchers extend HDMI sources, including full uncompressed HD video and audio, up to 330 feet at 1080p resolution over a single, cost-effective Cat ...
C&K Components Develops Economical Subminiature Snap-acting Switches
C&K Components, has developed a reliable, high-performance miniature snap-acting switch for price-sensitive applications. Available in two versions, the TFS Series miniature snap-acting switches is rated to IP40 or IP67 and provides an operating life of up to 100,000 cycles. The TFS Series snap-acting switch's comes in two models, one has .020 by .187 quick connect terminals and the other model has molded in wire terminals. Both are sealed to IP...