Passives
C&K - Ultra Low Profile, Micro-Miniature, Side-Actuated Detect Switch
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a new series of micro-miniature, side-actuated detect switches. Designated the GDS Series, the ultra low profile detect switches can be actuated from either the X or Y axes, providing maximum versatility in a variety of applications.
knitter-switch - pushbutton switches feature a footprint of 7 x 3mm with a long travel of 1.6mm
knitter-switch has added to its SSP series of sub-miniature pushbutton switches with the introduction of a new switch designed specifically for use with mobile multimedia devices, portable medical devices and a variety of test and measuring instruments.
IRC Develops High Temperature Thick Film Chip Resistors Capable Of Operation To 200°C
Providing design engineers with high stability, high temperature devices for demanding environments, TT electronics IRC has developed a series of high temperature thick film chip resistors. Designated the HTC Series, the chip resistors feature an operating temperature to +200°C and are available in standard chip sizes including 1206, 2010 and 2512 packages.
Surge Protection for Primary and Secondary Power Supplies
SCHURTER now offers overvoltage protection components, thereby making it possible for users to obtain all components required for the electrical protection of their electronic appliances from one source.
Penny + Giles - Finger-tip joystick controller
Penny + Giles has launched its new robust, finger-tip JC3000 joystick controller suitable for various applications including Radio Remote Controls and general off-highway vehicle applications. The compact joystick comes with a range of user-defined features, enabling OEMs to integrate it with safe and reliable control systems.
Intersil - Octal switch provides ESD protection for switching and routing of diverse signal types in high-end cell phones
Said to offer 4 times the ESD protection of competitive solutions, Intersil’s ISL54230 octal switch provides a simple, space-efficient way to interconnect baseband chip, application processor, internal SIM cards and other support chips in full-featured SmartPhones. The ISL54230’s small size and flexibility allows designers to optimize the routing of the many different types of signals found in high-feature-set cell phone products.
Vitreous-enamelled resistors toughen up modern electronic controls
Welwyn Components W20 series vitreous enamelled wirewound resistors are said to deliver rugged, dependable power handling for automotive electronics and other equipment used in harsh or hostile environments. These resistors benefit from a proprietary lead free vitreous enamel coating, which requires no flame-retardant additives and provides superior environmental protection. They can be used in products meeting strict regulations on disposal, su...
Low-cost, high-performance SMD quartz crystals for TI (Chipcon) wireless ICs
The product range features high-precision, low-cost and high-performance SMD crystals in a wide selection of housings and specially designed for Texas Instruments (Chipcon) wireless ICs.
Battery Shunt Resistor With 36W Power Capability and Resistance Values Down in 8518 Size Package
Vishay has announced a new Power Metal Strip battery shunt resistor that combines a 36-W power capability in the 8518 size package with extremely low resistance values down to 100 µΩ. The WSBS8518 battery shunt resistor features a proprietary processing technique that produces extremely low resistance values of 100 µΩ, 125 µΩ, and 250 µΩ. This provides increased accuracy in battery shunt applications for gas, diesel, hybri...
Semtech Handset Protection Platform Offers Small Size Low Capacitance and Power Saving Advantages
Semtech has announced two additions to its MICROClamp family of protection devices, the uClamp 0511T and the uClamp 1211T – both of which feature the ultra low profile, low leakage and low capacitance needed for mobile phone and portable designs. Both parts are designed to replace multilayer varistors (MLVs) in portable applications, offering the same small size with improved clamping voltage and protection. The bidirectional uClampxx11T parts...