Passives
Relay plant goes green
Relays specialist Finder has turned to state-of-the-art photovoltaic technology to further reduce emissions and energy costs at its prime manufacturing plants in Almese near Turin in North West Italy.
Murata reduces the size of its AMR magnetic switches
Murata has reduced the size of its AMR magnetic switches, saving space and cost in consumer electronics applications. AMR (Anisotropic Magneto Resistance) magnetic switches are primarily used for open/close detection in home appliances such as white goods and security equipment as well as other consumer electronics devices like mobile phones, laptop PCs, digital cameras etc.
Surface-Mount Bulk Metal Z-Foil Resistors for AMS Applications
Vishay Intertechnology has announced that its new series of ultra- high-precision, wraparound surface-mount Bulk Metal Z Foil (BMZF) resistors for avionics, military and space (AMS) applications is now available with post-manufacturing screening (PMO) in accordance with EEE-INST-002, DSCC, and EPPL. The new screening option is available for devices in the 0805 through 2512 case sizes.
Cherry launches waterproof rocker and pushbutton switches
Cherry Electrical Products has announced a new range of sealed, waterproof rocker and pushbutton switches with a wide choice of pole, throw and switch options, making them suitable for a huge range of applications, from vehicles and outdoor machinery to medical devices. There are eight different designs in the new product family - seven rocker switches and one pushbutton switch, all certified to IP56 and IP65 requirements for water and dust resis...
Hall-effect switches and latches from Allegro
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has introduced a new family of Hall-effect switches and latches which offer superior switching repeatability through their resistance to temperature variations and thermal stresses.
C&K Expands Family of Sealed Tactile Switches
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has expanded its family of KSC Series tactile switches. Designated the KSC741 and KSC721 devices, the low profile tactile switches feature a height of only 4.3mm, sealing to IP67 standards and an extended life to one million actuations, making them ideal for high reliability applications.
Bulk Metal Foil Surface-Mount Resistors for Military, Avionics, and Space Applications
Vishay is now offering a wide variety of surface-mount resistors built on Bulk Metal Foil technology for high reliability and high stability in demanding military, avionics, and space applications. Including the release of the newly improved VSMP (0805 to 2512) series, VCS1625Z, and CSM2512S, Vishay's offering features a wide range of ultra-high-precision specifications and configurations for optimized performance.
Tactile switch from Tyco Electronics enables slim designs
A tactile switch from Tyco Electronics shows that a side actuated switch operation in combination with a modern slim design of an application isn’t a contradiction anymore. With a height of only 1.65mm, the new FSM3MS miniature side actuated tactile switch is ideal for miniature low profile applications such as mobile phones, MP3 players, Bluetooth headsets, portable handheld devices, remote controls, only to name a few.
NXP launches TVS diodes and claims highest surge capability in FlatPower package
NXP Semiconductors has announced a range of transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diodes housed in its new FlatPower package, SOD123W. Offering a 400 W peak pulse power rating (10/1000µs), the new diodes dissipate app. 67 W/mm2 surge per PCB area. This is more than twice the surge capability on offer in the market by TVS products in similar packages. Such high surge capabilities over smaller areas will enable engineers to save space on the PCB whil...
Adjustable Overvoltage Protectors from Maxim
Maxim has introduced the MAX14527/MAX14528 overvoltage protectors (OVPs) designed to protect low-voltage systems against voltage faults up to 28V. These devices employ an internal low, 100milliohm (typ) Ron MOSFET to prevent damage to circuitry from overvoltage conditions. This integration eliminates the need for an external n-channel MOSFET, thus saving board space and reducing cost.