Switches, Relays & Keypads


Latest Articles

Sealed microswitches
4 May 2005, Retron
The new MP500 series of sealed microswitches from Microprecision Electronics is especially developed for applications where high temperature resistance and long mechanical life are important. The operating ...

Read more...
General-purpose relays offer high performance
20 April 2005
Expanding its PT series of industrial relays, Tyco Electronics' new PTF relay is a 2-pole version that is identical in configuration to the popular PCLH series but comes in a low profile case with features ...

Read more...
15 kV DPDT relay easily mountable
20 April 2005, Denver Technical Products
The G13 is a completely sealed DPDT (double-pole-double-throw) 15 kV relay from Gigavac. With a height of 48 mm and width of 55 mm, the G13 can easily handle high in-rush current switching between power ...

Read more...
Illuminated keypad added to range
20 April 2005
EAO has added a new illuminated 16 key PIN-entry keypad to its W.series range. This highly aesthetic keypad is available with yellow, red, green or blue illumination. Designed for easy integration, the ...

Read more...
Micropower Hall-effect switch is ultra-miniature
6 April 2005, Altron Arrow
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has introduced a new version of its A3212 micropower Hall-effect switch in the ultra-miniature MLP surface-mount package. It measures 2 x 2 mm with a nominal height of 0,5 ...

Read more...
Emergency stop for integration with membrane keyboards
6 April 2005, IT in Manufacturing
The new RAFIX FS emergency stop switch from Rafi has a mounting depth of only 9,7 mm, which makes it suitable for combinations with short-travel keys on the same PCB. In contrast with arrangements using ...

Read more...
Rugged industrial switches are well-sealed
6 April 2005
The rugged, hard-wearing Series 84 switch range from EAO is sealed to IP67 (Nema 4 and 13) against dust and moisture - ideal for industrial applications. The 22,5 mm panel-mount illuminated switch is ...

Read more...
Low profile pushbuttons
6 April 2005, Altron Arrow
Apem has complemented its line of sealed miniature pushbutton switches with a new low profile model: the IA series. The actuator of this product consists of a polyurethane membrane that depresses when ...

Read more...
Continuous-time linear Hall-effect sensors
6 April 2005
Allegro MicroSystems' continuous-time linear Hall-effect sensor ICs in SOT23 SMT package are rated for operation at up to +150°C. Suited for use in linear and rotary position sensing systems over extended ...

Read more...
Rotary optical encoder is compact
23 March 2005, Electrocomp
The Bourns Model EM14 is a self-contained rotary optical encoder. It produces a 2-bit incremental quadrature signal, which is suitable for digital systems where both magnitude and direction of adjustment ...

Read more...
Control component range for integration with low-profile data entry systems
9 March 2005
Rafi claims to be the first supplier to develop a control component range with an extremely small depth behind panel of 9,2 mm which makes it suitable for combined installation together with short-travel ...

Read more...
Power rocker switches in three panel cut-out sizes
9 March 2005
A full line of single or double pole power rocker switches for three different industry compatible panel cut-out sizes is available from Tyco Electronics. The PRE series fits 19,4 by 22,2 mm cut-out sizes, ...

Read more...
Braille pushbutton helps visually impaired
9 March 2005
EAO has developed a new braille option for its popular Series 56 pushbutton to help the blind or visually impaired access public facilities. Words such as 'Open' or 'Close' can be embossed in braille ...

Read more...
System cabling for relay interface
9 March 2005, Phoenix Contact
The Varioface PLC-V8L adapter from Phoenix Contact has been specially developed for 14 mm PLC-Interface relay interfaces with two changeover contacts and the versions for high making current and high ...

Read more...
Industrial keyboards
9 March 2005
A range of very rugged keyboards and pointing devices that are suitable for machine controls in hostile industrial environments, is offered by EAO. Sealed to IP 67, they resist penetration by large volumes ...

Read more...
Vandal-proof short-travel system
9 March 2005
Rafi's new 'vandal-proof' illuminated RG 85 III input system has been designed for severe conditions of use. It is ideally suited, for example, for key panels in elevators or on public terminals. Protection ...

Read more...
Keyboard system with fully illuminated keys
9 March 2005
It is often difficult to operate keyboards in dark rooms or in environments with diffuse light conditions. Rafi thus developed the new night-design keyboard system 'RS 76 MX' with fully-illuminated keycaps ...

Read more...
New options for colourful switch
9 March 2005
EAO has added a new size option to its Series 95 colour-changing pushbuttons. The new, medium-sized 15,88 mm² pushbutton complements the other 12,7 mm² and 19,05 mm² sizes, offering designers more choice ...

Read more...
Mini-joystick switches
9 March 2005, Actum
Knitter-Switch has introduced new mini-joystick switches. These switches are available in through hole mounting (TSJ31) and SMT mounting (TSSJ30) options. These switches can be used for all sorts of menu ...

Read more...
Software to create keyboard overlays
9 March 2005
Innovative software for creating unique keyboard layouts to support EAO's new range of touch-sensitive Internet keyboards, is now available. The studio creative box (SCB) software, included with EAO's ...

Read more...



<< First   < Previous   Page 30 of 46   Next >   Last >>







While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.




© Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd | All Rights Reserved