Actum Electronics will be showcasing Erni’s compact mini-backplanes which combine press-fit technology with the popular SMC connector family. With an appropriate design layout, these fine-pitch connectors can reliably transmit signals with data rates of more than 1 Gbps. As well as SMT versions (straight and angled), straight male connectors are available with press-fit technology.
knitter-switch’s MZME-ESD series of toggle switches is designed specifically for use in applications requiring ESD protection and resistance to moisture. The UL-listed product family is ESD resistant to 8 kV, rated to IP67 and offers a lifetime of 30 000 cycles. The switches feature gold-plated contacts for the reliable switching of even the smallest currents, although the switch is rated to 20 V a.c. at 0,4 VA.
EVENTS
Events Hannover Messe
20-24 April
Hanover, Germany
Hannover Messe is one of the world’s largest trade fairs for industrial development, focusing on topics like automation, digitisation, and sustainable production. ...
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Circuit & System Protection Vacuum forming ESD
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Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Vinyl is an affordable, antistatic tile or sheet with a life-span greater than 10 years and installed as a permanent electrostatic discharge floor.
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Circuit & System Protection
An ESD chair forms an integral part of grounding within the electrostatic discharge protected area to prevent potential damage to products.
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Circuit & System Protection
Conductive ESD footwear is used in conjunction with other grounding devices, such as a wrist strap, cord, and ESD surface mats, to provide a continuous path to ground.
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Events
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Events
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