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Positive-break micro-switches
23 June 2010, Actum
Two series of micro-switches from knitter-switch have been enlarged to meet increased demand from several key industrial and consumer sectors. The DM and TMV positive-break series are suited for use ...

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Emergency stop switch
9 June 2010
The new emergency stop switch RAFIX 22 FS ‘Plus 1’ designed by RAFI now has an additional signal contact supplementing the two individual redundant normally-closed contacts for the emergency stop function. ...

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Subminiature detect switches
9 June 2010, Altron Arrow
C&K Components has developed a new series of through-hole subminiature detect switches. Available with pretravel and overtravel, the KM1202 features a highly reliable contact design with a minimum electrical ...

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Rugged magnetic detect switches
9 June 2010, Altron Arrow
C&K Components now offers a magnetic detect switch designed specifically for use in telecom and enclosure applications. The miniature, surface mount RS series switches feature a magnetic reed sensor with ...

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Sealed pushbutton switches
12 May 2010, Altron Arrow
C&K Components has developed a sealed pushbutton switch with life cycles to 1 million actuations. Designated the AP series, the SPST, normally open, momentary action switch is sealed to IP67 specifications ...

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600 A sealed contactor
28 April 2010, Denver Technical Products
New from Gigavac is the GX16 – a 600 A single-pole, single-throw (SPST), normally open sealed contactor just 76 mm tall and weighing 0,9 kg. The GX16 expands Gigavac’s line of EPIC sealed contactors – ...

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Analog rocker switches
31 March 2010, Altron Arrow
C&K Components has developed two Hall-effect contactless sensing analog rocker switches. Designated the AR3 and AR5 series, the switches are durable and feature a rocker life of more than two million actuations, ...

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Industrial solid state relay
17 March 2010, Omron Electronics
Omron has introduced a range of compact, industrial, solid state relays (SSRs) offering a prolonged life and minimal risk of failure. The new G3PE industrial solid state relay, the successor to Omron’s ...

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Pushbutton switch exploits Hall effect
3 March 2010, Altron Arrow
C&K Components has developed a Hall-effect pushbutton switch with a life cycle of up to 10 million actuations. Designated the HP series, the sealed switch features a non-contact Hall-effect contact system, ...

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High-temperature tact switches
3 March 2010, Actum
Knitter-switch’s popular series of TS6/TSS6 tact switches are now available in high operating temperature models which feature gold plated contacts. With an increased operating temperature to 105°C, the ...

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Miniature float switch
3 March 2010, Actum
Binsack Reedtechnik has designed a float switch for applications where the space for liquid level sensors is limited. For this purpose, a horizontal float switch with a very low overall height of only ...

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Slim power relays
3 March 2010
Fujitsu has extended its FTR-F3 slim type power relay series with a changeover contact type and right angle version. The FTR-F3C and FTR-F3P are produced in compact sizes and have a switching power ...

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Enhanced toggle and pushbutton switches
3 March 2010, Actum
Knitter-switch has redesigned its popular MT and MP families of toggle and pushbutton switches. In doing so, the company has not only made improvements to the component parts of the switches, but has ...

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Capacitive touch screen controller
25 November 2009, Altron Arrow
Avago Technologies has developed a new touch screen interface to enhance the operation and navigation of a wide range of portable electronic communications devices. This new touch screen technology is ...

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ESD- and water-resistant toggle switch
11 November 2009, Actum
knitter-switch has developed a new toggle switch designed specifically for use in applications requiring ESD protection and resistance to moisture. As a result, the new MZME-ESD series will interest those ...

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Hall-effect magnetic sensor
14 October 2009
The PSC-360 from Piher is a vertical Hall-effect magnetic sensor designed to overcome the limitations of potentiometer-based devices in a wide range of applications. According to Piher, the performance ...

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SPST reed relays
30 September 2009
Meder’s CRR reed relay series is a low-profile family made with a ceramic case that exactly matches the thermal coefficient of expansion of the reed switch glass and the reed lead to eliminate any potential ...

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Miniature pushbutton switches
30 September 2009, Actum
knitter-switch has added to its SSP series of sub-miniature pushbutton switches with the introduction of a new switch designed for use with mobile multimedia devices, portable medical devices and a variety ...

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Rotary position sensor
30 September 2009, CST Electronics
Melexis’ MLX90324 is a CMOS tri-axis Hall sensor that gives the angular position of a magnetic field parallel to the IC surface. It is designed for contactless rotary position sensors and detects the ...

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Touch interface controllers
30 September 2009, CST Electronics
Maxim’s new MAX11810 and MAX11811 are touch interface systems with integrated 4-wire touch-screen controllers, haptic controller drivers and infrared-based proximity sensing. Designed for application ...

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