TT electronics has introduced a free app to help electronic design engineers choose products for their applications. Newly available free-of-charge from the iTunes store, the Technology Showcase app enables iPad users to review technologies and download datasheets, with a focus on medical, defence & aerospace, industrial, transportation and energy markets.

TT electronics will be highlighting their technology solutions including the latest non-contact power steering torque sensor, which uses less current and is smaller and lighter than existing solutions and the non-invasive bubble sensing solution for medical applications based upon optoelectronic emitter and photo sensor components.

TT electronics has extended its rugged interconnect portfolio with new products offering guaranteed performance and data rates up to 10Gbit/s in harsh industrial and military environments. Developed in response to customer requests, the mil spec high speed RJ45 & USB connector systems incorporate ABAC (MILDTL-38999 series III) or AB05 (MIL-DTL-26482) derived metal shells with full 360 degree EMC and mechanical protection.

Visitors to the Farnborough International Airshow this year will be able to see the acclaimed HALOSENSOR drill targeting system in action at the TT electronics Technology stand D14 in Hall1. The HALOSENSOR range can accurately locate blind holes even in complex or curved structures such as aircraft wing assemblies.

TT electronics BI Technologies has extended its HM78D family of dual winding inductors with the introduction of a new model series offering higher inductance, better efficiency and superior current handling in a rugged, low cost part. The new HM78D-1210 series comes in 12.5mm footprint shielded SMD packages and, in common with other HM78D models, can be configured as inductors, common mode chokes or DC/DC converters.

TT electronics Optoelectronics Business Unit today announced the OPA779 Series of display lighting for indoor illumination. The OPA779 delivers all of the benefits of LEDs – namely energy efficiency, longer life and light quality – in a unique tube assembly that makes it easy for manufacturers to make the leap from fluorescent to more energy-efficient LED based systems. Able to emit a uniform and consistent white lighting pattern within its l...

TT electronics OPTEK Technology has earned QML (Qualified Manufacturer List) certification from DSCC (Defense Supply Center – Columbus), re-establishing the company as a US-based supplier of JAN/JANTX semiconductors for high-reliability applications in defense and aerospace electronics systems. The QML certification places the company as one of a few domestic suppliers who can provide JAN/JANTX level, MIL-PRF-19500-certified devices for critic...

TT electronics will be highlighting its range of innovative high-rel components and compliant services for military vehicle applications at the forthcoming DSEi event in London. TT electronics’ stand number S5-390, will feature examples of the very latest applications of the group’s services and technologies for the military and defence markets.

TT electronics Fixed Resistors business unit today announced that it is now able to offer a superior range of components qualified for use in sulphur rich environments. The TT electronics portfolio of chip resistors and resistor arrays is ideal for use in applications such as road side systems, telecommunications equipment, industrial control, automotive and manufacturing processes such as wine production where sulphur bearing gases can corrode ...

New chip resistors optimised for use with conductive adhesives, from TT electronics, maintain performance at high temperature up to 200°C and in applications such as hybrid microcircuits or medical MRI scanners where non-magnetic components must be used.

AB Mikroelektronik, a subsidiary of TT electronics’ Components Division, has been presented with the Salzburg Award for Innovation in the Large Enterprises category for its outstanding work in the field of drive modules for hybrid and electric (HEV) vehicles. The company will now go forward for a national Austrian innovation award in 2011.

New Chapel Electronics, a TT electronics company, , has increased its range of lightweight thermoplastic composite tubes by adding a high-temperature variant for protection of wiring harnesses close to engines or other heat sources. The new tubing operates at up to 275°C, and also provides high fire resistance and impact protection in applications such as aircraft, road vehicles or industrial equipment.

TT electronics has given its community investment programme a flying start with Go Yellow charity days at its UK companies in support of Help the Hospices. The community investment programme forms part of the Group's wider CSR strategy, which also focuses on its interaction and relationships with employees, customers and suppliers, and the environment.

TT electronics announces it will be showcasing the Group’s expertise in the Defence & Aerospace industry at this year’s AUSA (25th to 27th October, Washington D.C, Convention Centre); the world’s largest land warfare exposition. This year marks the 60th anniversary of AUSA, held by the Association of the United States Army, and will include over 500 industry and military exhibits.

TT electronics Components Division today announces that it has secured a contract to develop custom micro inverter/power electronic modules for the hybrid and electric vehicle (HEV) market. The contract with UK based Protean Electric will see TT electronics AB Mikroelektronik design and manufacture these complex modules at its advanced factory in Salzburg, Austria.

TT electronics AB Connectors is bringing the advantages of military and aerospace connector design into industrial, automotive and general traction applications. The new modular Bayonet-Lock Connectors accept a variety of multi-pole contacts including quadrax contact modules to enable reliable signal and high-speed data interconnects up to 100Mbit/s.

TT electronics’ Defence Team is taking part in the Defence & Aerospace Manufacturing Roadshow 2010, which will visit the sites of 11 major contractors across the UK and in France from September 5 to October 1.

TT electronics, the global electronics group supplying the world’s leading defence and aerospace manufacturers, has announced rapid progress by its divisions committed to the aerospace industry’s 21st Century Supply Chains (SC21) improvement programme. The divisions are cooperating internally to accelerate improvements and increase value for customers.

TT electronics integrated manufacturing services announced the appointment of Bruce Richard as Business Development Manager for the Rogerstone, UK facility. Bruce’s primary role will be to identify suitable accounts that meet the company’s required business criteria and develop a suitable solution to secure a long term profitable business relationship.

New from TT electronics Components Division is a series of thick-film chip resistors designed to ward off the effects of sulphur-bearing fumes.