ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with its EC35A a low-profile 2-phase incremental-type encoder with 23.6mm hollow shaft for easy setting of signal conditions.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with its EC35A a low-profile 2-phase incremental-type encoder with 23.6mm hollow shaft for easy setting of signal conditions.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has completed development of the SCDG3 and SCDG6 series – a combination connector compatible with SD, MMC, MS Duo™, and MS PRO-HG™ memory cards. Mass production commenced in February this year.

With the SSAL series ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers horizontal single-side (right or left) recoil type slide switches. These surface-mountable components are remarkable for their compact, low-profile design with dimensions of only 7.6mm x 2.5mm x 1,2mm (W x D x H), high reliability, and sharp operational feeling. The 1Pole-2Position switches are rated for switching currents of up to 10mA at a maximum of 5VDC or 50µmA at 3VDC. They have a long ...

TRaC has announced that its comprehensive offering of test and analysis for the automotive industry is fully prepared and ready to assist makers of Electric Vehicle Charging Systems.

Parker Hannifin is supporting the pioneering Bloodhound SSC project, which will see a specially developed car attempt to achieve the first 1,000mph record on land. As one of the project’s key product sponsors, Parker is supplying a range of advanced hydraulic equipment that will be used in the initial test stages right through to the final in-car systems. In particular, the company has provided equipment that will be involved in the control of ...

With the SPVQ7 series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers waterproof detector switches for automotive applications. The horizontally actuated switches are remarkable for their compact dimensions of 14.7mm x 5.4mm x 6.7mm (W x D x H) and long operating life of 300,000 switching cycles. Conceived as 1-pole 2-position or 1-pole 1-position switches, the SPVQ7 series is rated for switching currents of maximal 0.1A at 12VDC or 50µA at 5VDC respectively....

With the RK12L115, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers a 12mm size carbon rotary potentiometer with linear resistance characteristics. The robust ALPS potentiometer with a 25mm flat, insulated plastic shaft of 6mm in diameter is available as snap-in type for vertical PCB assembly. It has a compact, low profile design with dimensions of 12.0mm x 11.2mm x 7.5mm (W x D x H).

ALPS ELECTRIC has completed development of its new “EC18A Series”, an insulated shaft type encoder for use in dial control knobs of appliances such as washing machines and microwaves. Mass production commences in November this year.

ALPS ELECTRIC has completed development of its new “RS08 Series”, a compact slide potentiometer for use in mobile devices for volume or screen brightness adjustment. Mass production commences in November this year.

ALPS Green Devices has developed the GLMC Series Liqualloy Power Inductor to provide higher power source efficiency in such applications as DC/DC converters for notebook PCs and servers. Sample shipments of the GLMC Series will start in November this year and product sales will be conducted by ALPS Electric.

ALPS ELECTRIC will start trial shipments this month of its new SCGC1B03 Series, an 8-pin SIM card connector to be used in mobile phones and car navigation systems. Most current car navigation systems can receive digital terrestrial broadcasting, generally via one segment broadcasting. However, newer navigation systems capable of receiving full segment broadcasting are increasing in popularity as they offer higher image quality for larger screen s...

ALPS ELECTRIC claims the world's smallest waterproof type detector switch, the SPVQ8 Series, for detecting mechanism operation in automotive and home appliances. Sample shipments will commence in September of this year.

ALPS ELECTRIC has developed its new SKSH Series, a compact, low-profile TACT Switch suitable for portable devices such as mobile phones and audio players. As these types of devices become smaller and thinner, demand is increasing for smaller and thinner electronic components to be used inside. However, compact size is not the only request from device manufacturers. Switches for example, require aspects such as ease of integration into the final p...

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the “SDDJF1A Series, the industry's thinnest one pole rocker power switch. This AC switch combines slim size and durability with excellent insulation properties, making it suitable for power conservation in flat-screen TVs and PC monitors. Mass production will begin in August of this year.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH announced its new “SPVQ9 Series” Sliding Contact Micro Switch. The switch features high reliability using the industry’s first two-circuit sliding contact structure, making it suitable for emergency devices or for detecting mechanism movement in automotive and consumer electronic devices. Sample shipments will begin this month.

Devices and components installed in automobiles are exposed to water, dust, and other adverse conditions, but in the interests of maximizing safety, such components must be highly reliable. With the SPVQA series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers waterproof detector switches with left- or right-hand side bent press-fit terminals for easy mounting without soldering. Housed in a 15.2mm x 6.4mm x 7.95mm (W x D x H) case, they are an ideal solution fo...

With the SPEJ110100, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers a tiny momentary-type push switch with detent, which is ideally suited for mirror control for power window units and switching of various electric devices in a motor vehicle. The vertically activated SMD switch is remarkable for its small enclosure of 7.0mm x 7.0mm x 6.0mm (W x D x H) and a long travel of 1.7mm. Designed as a 2-pole 2-position switch, the SPEJ110100 is rated for switching curr...

With the SPVT series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers a series of particularly small and flat two-way operation-type detector switches with dimensions of only 5.6mm x 6.5mm x 1.8mm (W x D x H). The surface-mountable devices are remarkable for their high reliability and long operating life of 100,000 switching cycles. Conceived as 1-pole 1-position switches, the SPVT series is rated for switching currents of 100µA at 3VDC or maximal 1mA at 5VDC ...

With the RK12L115, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers a 12mm size carbon rotary potentiometer with linear resistance characteristics. The robust ALPS potentiometer with a 25mm flat, insulated plastic shaft of 6mm in diameter is available as snap-in type for vertical PCB assembly. It has a compact, low profile design with dimensions of 12.0mm x 11.2mm x 7.5mm (W x D x H).