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Customisable keypad design
6 August 2008
To address the need for more customised designs for electronic devices such as cellphones, remote security and access control and input units, Technological Rubber developed its ‘rubber to plastic’ moulding ...

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Illuminated switches suit industrial systems
6 August 2008
A selection of new industrial actuators for Series 61 switches is now available from EAO. There are many new options for flush-mounting actuators in standard mounting sizes. Most importantly, they can ...

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IP67 rated miniature pushbuttons
6 August 2008, Actum
Knitter-switch has released a new series of sealed miniature pushbutton switches designed for a variety of applications where protection to IP67 is required. The DPW series consists of front panel switches, ...

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Touch controller for slider and buttons
6 August 2008, EBV Electrolink
Atmel has announced the AT42QT2160 – a touch controller IC combining touch key and touch slider functions in a single device. It can control up to 16 individual touch keys with a slider comprising between ...

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Highly reliable, durable keypads
6 August 2008
The use of silicone rubber keypads for control panels is becoming more acceptable to modern design engineers, due to the fact that they can be made to accommodate open-ended design parameters and application ...

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Illuminated switches for industrial use
6 August 2008
Series 04 from EAO is a comprehensive choice of sealed, illuminated switches which combine style and industrial durability. The range has an extensive choice of possible combinations, including square ...

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Panel-mount control and signalling units
9 July 2008
Legrand has launched a new range of Osmoz control and signalling units, which has been re-designed for fast and simple installation and application, reliable performance and enhanced safety. Head options ...

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Anti-vandal keyboard allows smooth operation
9 July 2008
The new vandal-resistant metal keyboard and integrated trackball from EAO is very tough without sacrificing the smooth key action of a normal PC keyboard. The integrated unit is built from brushed stainless-steel ...

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Illuminated directional selection devices
25 June 2008, Brabek
MEC has released a new evolution of its Navimec directional selection devices with an illuminated version featuring a soft touch finish. The Navimec line provides joystick functionality, making it possible ...

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PIN-entry keypad
11 June 2008
EAO has launched a new PIN-entry keypad as part of its W.series range. Resistant to impact, vibration and sealed to IP67, they are ideal for ATMs, PIN-entry terminals, fuel pumps, ticket-issuing machines ...

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DPDT switches for high-frequency signals
11 June 2008, CST Electronics
Maxim has introduced the MAX4996/MAX4996L triple double-pull/double-throw (DPDT) switches for multiplexing high-frequency signals up to 670 MHz. To enable high-frequency switching, these switches feature ...

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Customisable, vandal-resistant keypads
28 May 2008
EAO supplies a versatile range of water-tight, vandal-resistant keypads in the form of the AV series. AV keypads include the popular AVLE, AVSE and AVME versions, all constructed using a durable, click-dome ...

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Two-channel E-stop with automatic failure switch-off
14 May 2008, Mimic Components
The contact unit of this emergency-stop switch supplied by Mimic Components/Crafts automatically detects any mechanical defects in the connection between the contact block and the emergency-stop actuator, ...

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Miniature RF and DC switching reed relays
14 May 2008
The Meder CR Series reed relay utilises an innovative ceramic substrate design with gold plated leads, taking the leads from internal connections to external board connections, eliminating lead frame ...

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RF relays for high frequency switching
14 May 2008
The range of Axicom RF relays from Tyco Electronics has been extended to include a shielded 3 GHz relay and a 6 GHz relay, to address the market requirements of increased frequency switching of analog ...

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Vandal-proof metal keypads
14 May 2008
Lorlin Electronics has introduced its KP range of vandal-proof metal keypads. Responding to increasing demand for secure and rugged security switching, these attractive metal keypads may be used in public ...

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Customisable touch-sensitive keypads
14 May 2008
EAO has unveiled an innovative approach to create personalised keypads and keyboards that are impact-resistant, vandal-resistant, oil- and water-proof. The TSK series is a versatile range of customisable, ...

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Liquid level actuator switch
30 April 2008, Retron
Providing a simple solution to detect when a certain liquid level is reached, Microprecision Electronics has added a floater actuator to its V3 size MP300 switch series. A floating polypropylene ball ...

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Ceramic 15 kV DPDT vacuum relay
30 April 2008, Denver Technical Products
Gigavac has released the G23, a 15 kV double-pole double-throw (DPDT) vacuum relay. It combines molybdenum moveable contacts with copper stationary contacts to provide low, 10 mΩ contact resistance for ...

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Range of E-Stop switches
30 April 2008
EAO offers a selection of trigger-action emergency-stop switches as part of its 04, 61 and 44 Series of panel-mounting switches. Available in both twist-to-release and key-to-release options, these series ...

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