E-mech
NB-IoT future for personal safety alarms
Nordic Semiconductor has announced that Dutch startup, Montr, is employing Nordic's nRF9160 multi-protocol LTE-M/NB-IoT System-in-Package (SiP) in a small lithium battery-powered NB-IoT emergency alarm designed to protect people in vulnerable situations such as lone professionals at risk of physical attack or isolated accident, and seniors living at home.
Development kit hastens motor-control solutions
The K4 Drive System Development Kit (K4DSDK) from ebm-papst has been launched into the distribution channel by RS Components (RS). Targeting use by design engineers, application specialists and developers, the compact K4 system offers faster development and deployment for motor-control-based solutions.
Compact tactile switch meets haptic automotive demands
C&K has announced the launch of its KSC XA tactile switch, designed for automotive interior and openings applications. The new switch is in a smaller form factor than existing competitor products that deliver the required sound and haptic feedback. It is provided in a compact 6.2x6.2x4.9mm package, making it ideal for applications such as steering wheel or gear shift paddles.
Skived fin heat sinks support renewable energy trends
Availability and full design support capabilities for a portfolio of skived fin heat sinks from Wakefield-Vette has been announced by Richardson RFPD. These standard copper and aluminium skived fin heat sinks offer an alternative to extruded heat sinks for applications that require a thin fin density that cannot be achieved with extrusion technology.
Low priced sub-miniature tact switches for home automation
Manufacturer of high-quality electromechanical switches, C&K, has introduced two new sub-miniature tact switches aimed at design engineers developing home automation and Internet of Things (IoT) electronic devices: the PTS636 and PTS526.
Transmitter and receiver coils target wireless charging
An expanded offering of its Qi-compliant wireless charging transmitter and receiver coils with the introduction of 14 new products in industry-standard shield sizes has been released by Vishay Intertechnology.
Innovative test solution for digital switchgear announced
TE Connectivity offers an innovative test solution for digital switchgear, including sensors. The ESSAILEC RJ45, part of the ESSAILEC test blocks range, is designed to fit electricity utilities’ requirements for safe and reliable testing. Test operations can be made without opening the switchgear panel door and without changing the wiring.
Distributor adds sensing and switching solutions
Specialist distributor JPR Electronics is now stocking an extended range of products from Comus International, a manufacturer of switches, sensors and a wide variety of custom turnkey solutions.
Range of vandal-resistant sealed switches for ATMs expanded
C&K has announced the launch of its ATP16 series of anti-vandal sealed pushbutton switches. Aimed at designers of equipment and devices used in public spaces or remote locations that are often at high risk of theft or intentional damage, the vandal-resistant switches are suitable for applications such as access controls, intercom push to talk devices, service station equipment and ticketing or automatic vending machines, among others.
Snap-action switches deliver space savings when mounted on PCBs
C&K has announced the launch its compact LCW series of sub-miniature sealed snap-acting switches. With a contact rating up to 0.1A as first release, the new products deliver a highly repeatable action, making them suitable for very high precision, detection applications, such as temperature, and pressure switching in motorised equipment, sump pumps thermostatic controls and air conditioners.