Switches, Relays & Keypads


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High-voltage DC power relay
27 May 2009
Fujitsu Components has released the new FTR-J2 high-voltage DC power relay, capable of switching 450 V d.c. at 10 A. To be able to switch high DC voltages in a small package measuring 24 x 23,5 x 27 mm, ...

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Right-angle, side-actuated detect switch
27 May 2009, Altron Arrow
C&K Components has developed a micro-miniature, side-actuated, right angle detect switch in a low profile package. Designated the SDS series, the compact detect switch sits just 2 mm off the PC board while ...

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Compact limit switch
13 May 2009, Anglo Allied Engineering
The new IF switch from Bernstein has been designed with a low profile and slim dimensions to allow for installation into areas of limited space and manoeuvrability, while maintaining overall IP67 protection. This ...

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Linear Hall encoder IC
13 May 2009, ASIC Design Services, NuVision Electronics
New from austriamicrosystems is the AS5311, a Hall-effect linear magnetic encoder offering sub-micron resolution. For linear motion sensing, a multipole magnetic strip is used and for rotary motion sensing, ...

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High frequency relay
29 April 2009
Fujitsu has released a new ultra miniature high frequency relay in the form of the FTR-B3-RF. The metal shield around the relay reduces the loss of RF signals and its effect on other components on the ...

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40 A power relays
15 April 2009
American Zettler’s new cost competitive offering in the industry standard 40 A power relay market is available with both AC and DC coils and Class F insulation. The AZ21001 and AZ21501 families offer ...

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Tough switches now with point illumination
15 April 2009, Retron
The vandal-proof latching action switch MSM LA from Schurter has been redesigned and is now also available with point illumination. To indicate the switching status or to provide visibility during night-time ...

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IP67 sealed tact switches
15 April 2009, Actum
Knitter-switch has made available a new series of sealed tact switches that are ideal for a variety of industrial and medical systems applications where protection to IP67 is required. The new TSE 12 ...

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Rotary encoders suit scroll menus
1 April 2009, Actum
Knitter-switch has announced a new range of rotary encoders designed to replace traditional rotary potentiometers in a wide range of applications. The MERP12 range will interest designers working on projects ...

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Touch controller supports three pads
18 March 2009, Altron Arrow
Touch sensors have become increasingly popular as more consumer, industrial and automotive designs include touch panels to provide simpler, more reliable user interfaces. Freescale is meeting the demand ...

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Piezo switches with extended temperature range
4 March 2009
Schurter has extended the operating temperature range for its piezo switches with a normally open switching function. The extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C means that the switches can now ...

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Power tool switch focuses on safety
4 March 2009
With the power tool switch of the 2246 series, Marquardt has developed a completely encapsulated switch with an integrated interference suppression capacitor. This system solution defuses potential dangers ...

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PCB relays suit reflow soldering
4 March 2009, Future Electronics
Tyco Electronics now offers power PCB relays suitable for THR (through-hole reflow) soldering processes. Using innovative constructions featuring new plastic materials, RYII series, RT1 series and RT2 ...

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Sealed pushbuttons with 16 mm bushing
4 March 2009, Altron Arrow
Apem has expanded its ‘I’ range of sealed pushbuttons for harsh environments with the introduction of a new 16 mm diameter pushbutton series. The IR series of sealed momentary pushbutton switches is ...

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IP67 rotary switches
4 March 2009
The new Lorlin CKS rotary switch family offers a cost effective single wafer switch for a wide range of applications. The moulded body has a 27,5 mm diameter with standard 30° spindle indexing and may ...

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350 A sealed contactor
4 March 2009, Denver Technical Products
Gigavac has released the new GX200, an RoHS compliant 350+ A contactor with a rated operating voltage up to 750+ V, both DC and AC. The GX200 uses Gigavac’s EPIC (extended performance impervious ceramic) ...

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Power relay switches 5000 VA
4 March 2009
Fujitsu has released the new FTR-K2G power relay, targeting it at appliances that need to disconnect power in a secure way. The relay has been designed based on the need to comply with IEC 60335-1 for ...

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Compact timer relays
18 February 2009, Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact has introduced a new range of relays consisting of single function timer relays with 6,2 mm wide casings. The time settings can be made precisely using the labelled knurled knob at the ...

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Robust switch with latching action
4 February 2009
The robust metal switches of Schurter’s existing MSM product family are now also available with a push-on, push-off latching function. The switch position (ON/OFF) is easy to recognise from the resting ...

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Highly accurate Hall sensors
21 January 2009, EBV Electrolink, Electrocomp
Infineon recently introduced two new programmable linear Hall sensors designed for use in automotive and industrial applications requiring highly accurate rotation and position detection. The new TLE4997 ...

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