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Miniature signal relays
8 March 2006
NEC Tokin's UA2/UB2 series of miniature signal relay are an extremely compact size and slim-packaged. A surface-mounting type is also available. These miniature signal relays have a low power consumption ...

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Range of switches for front panel and print mounting
8 March 2006, Retron
Schurter's front panel switches have extremely small mounting dimensions and can therefore be fitted in a space saving manner. Whether single-pole, multipole, sealed, illuminated or non-illuminated, ...

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Universal relay base range with spring cage connection
8 March 2006
The relay base range from Phoenix Contact is a modular system comprising various relay bases, pluggable relays and opto-couplers, input and suppression modules, relay retaining brackets with eject function, ...

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Power PCB relay offers improved low contact switching and high reliability
22 February 2006
New to the comprehensive range of SCHRACK brand power PCB relays from Tyco Electronics, the RT1 Bifurcated relay uses a bifurcated (twin) contact system and is specifically designed for switching from ...

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Ultra-sensitive Hall-effect switches
8 February 2006, Altron Arrow
The new A120x family of ultra-sensitive bipolar Hall-effect switches from Allegro MicroSystem Europe are next-generation drop-in replacements for Allegro's A313x family. The A120x family comprises continuous-time ...

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Touch sensors at lower cost than mechanical switches enabled by new 10-key chip
8 February 2006, CST Electronics
Quantum Research Group, the charge-transfer (QT) capacitive touch company, has developed a 10-key touch sensor chip that it claims will enable reliable and rugged touch control panels to be produced at ...

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10 A power entry module is improved
8 February 2006, Retron
Schurter's DF11 and DF12 power entry modules are suited for the protection of high loads where fuse-links cannot be used inside the modules due to the power dissipation. The design allows for mounting ...

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Miniature 6 A power relay has high sensitivity and high insulation
25 January 2006
Fujitsu Components Europe offers in its power relay line, a miniature 6 A-class device with high-sensitivity properties for industrial and programmable logic controller applications. The FTR-LY relay ...

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Low profile rugged industrial switch range
25 January 2006
EAO offers an extremely low profile range of rugged, hard-wearing switches. The Series 84 switch range features a minimum low back panel depth and at just 2,0 mm at the front, is ideal for contemporary ...

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Power relays for white goods
2 November 2005, Industrial (Industry), Mining (Industry)
Tyco Electronics' upgraded range of RF series power relays now meets VDE approval at 120°C. The devices are rated at 16 A with 250 V a.c. loads and feature a maximum switching capacity of 4000 VA. Target ...

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Tough keypad range meets harsh environmental challenges
2 November 2005
The solid metal S.series keypad range from EAO, features front plate and anti-pull-off keys constructed from Zamak, guaranteeing a high level of vandal-resistance. Sealed to IP67 against water and dust ...

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New plug-in relay and opto-coupler
19 October 2005, Retron
The Miro 6.2 pluggable relay and opto-coupler modules from Murrelektronik have major benefits with regard to modularity and rational assembly. The modular design of the single-channel module, which is ...

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Control switches easily seen and activateable
5 October 2005
The immediately-recognisable Series 56 range of switches from EAO features a bright front bezel, LED 'halo' illumination and a large touch-surface immediately focuses attention on a control. It can also ...

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Small-sized power PCB
5 October 2005
Recently upgraded by Tyco Electronics is a miniature power PCB relay series designed for domestic appliances, heating control, building control as well as measurement and control applications. The T7N ...

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Vandal resistant keypad delivers robust transaction platform for unattended payment terminals
7 September 2005, Afrac Design & Powder Coating
A new robust and cost-effective keypad solution for the fast growing unattended payment terminal sector, is being offered by EAO. The AVME keypad series meets the tough environmental demands of public ...

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Modular industrial switch system is enviromentally sound
7 September 2005, Information Security
EAO has announced that its Series 44 range of industrial control switches meet the latest RoHS directive, which restricts the use of hazardous substances in electronic equipment. The plastic and contact ...

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Very high-voltage relays are powerful yet small
7 September 2005, Denver Technical Products
Gigavac has released two new high voltage relays. The G20 is a sealed single-pole, single-throw normally-open (SPST-NO) 28 kV, 110 A vacuum relay. The G22 is almost identical, but is rated 25 kV, 65 A, ...

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Mains switcher is rugged
24 August 2005, Communica
German engineering and a high-grade stainless steel housing and actuator give the MSM mains power switch its high quality feel, says the manufacturer, Schurter. A range of contact types allows the MSM ...

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Switching and protection integrated in single breaker
10 August 2005, Electrocomp
Tyco Electronics' W51 series is a thermal circuit breaker that doubles as a power rocker switch. When specified with its optional indicator lamp, a single Tyco Electronics W51 circuit breaker can replace ...

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Mechanical keyboard ideally suited for public environments
10 August 2005
A rugged, reliable and vandal-resistant metal keyboard, designed specifically to operate in harsh internal and external public environments has been launched by EAO. The heavy-duty, all metal W.series ...

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