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Compact mains relay also slim
10 March 2004, Omron Electronics
A compact, slim profile relay for 5 A mains switching applications has been introduced by Omron, for use in industrial control relay banks. Measuring just 7,2 mm wide, compared to 10,3 mm for standard ...

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Snap-action switches handle high cycles
10 March 2004
Tyco Electronics' Alcoswitch range of miniature and subminiature snap-action switches are available with a wide variety of actuators, current ratings and actuation forces. This makes them suitable for ...

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Power relay combines high-performance and small footprint
10 March 2004
Fujitsu Components' FTR-MY relay series features compact packaging that measures 5 mm wide x 12 mm high and occupies 100 mm2 of printed circuit board area to meet high-density mounting requirements. It ...

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Switch offers flexibility in height
10 March 2004, Brabek
Varimec is a switch line from Mec that offers flexibility of height adjustment by providing a double level of height variability in the same cap. This cap is made with a unique manufacturing technique. ...

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Pushbutton switches
11 February 2004, Actum
The Knitter-Switch MSP113 range of pushbutton switches is good for more than 250 000 operations at 250 V, 0,3 A a.c. and 30 V, 1 A d.c. The contacts are silver plated and the switches are available in ...

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Subminiature HVAC relay is VDE-approved
11 February 2004, Tempe Technologies
American Zetller's AZ770 relay is available in SPST (N.O.) and SPDT configurations. This relay has a 5 A, 250 V a.c., 100 000 cycle UL and now the VDE rating comes standard with Class B insulation. Due ...

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Ring illuminated piezo switch for small mounting spaces
11 February 2004, Retron
Schurter's new ring illuminated piezo switch, the PSE M22R, is a vandal protected device ideal for use in tight spaces. As the actuating areas are illuminated, they are ideal for equipment designed for ...

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Miniature 4-pin SOP solid-state relays
28 January 2004, Altron Arrow
The CPC1130N, CPC1135N and CPC1231N OptoMOS solid-state relays (SSR) from Clare are optically coupled, normally closed relays that use depletion mode MOSFETS to achieve a 1 Form B relay contact configuration. ...

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New sealing technology for membrane switches
19 November 2003, Retron
Traditional membrane switches use pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) in order to bond the individual circuit layers together. These adhesives however, yield a rough surface structure, which, in an assembled ...

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Angular shaped piezo switches
5 November 2003, Retron
Piezo switches have an outstanding track record in applications such as vending machines and information systems. The key benefits of piezo switches include high operating life as well as resistance to ...

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Miniature PCB-mount relays
22 October 2003, Actum
Erni offers monostable PCB relays that are ideal for medium load control and switching functions in communications, office equipment, data processing and safety applications in the automobile and other ...

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Miniature relays
8 October 2003, Actum
The extremely small dimensions of the Erni Dual-in-Line relay permits extremely compact arrangement of relays on PCBs. The relay may be soldered directly onto the PCB or mounted in a 16 pin DIP socket. ...

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Direct mount valve monitor/controller
8 October 2003, Switches International, Access Control & Identity Management
The Lumitech range from Topworx (GO Switch) are unique new products specifically designed to improve on existing position indicators for valves where special brackets have to be constructed for mounting. ...

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Long life vandal-protected piezo-switches
24 September 2003, Retron, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions
Rough environmental conditions and vandalism make heavy demands on switches. Schurter's PSE HI (high impact) piezo-switches have been designed specifically for these applications. Piezo-switches do not ...

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Space saving power single in-line PCB relay
24 September 2003, Communica
Hongfa's JZC-49 family of power PCB relays measure 20 mm across, 12,5 mm high and are 5 mm thick. These make for an ideal space-saving power PCB relay. This family features a current rating of 3 A nominal ...

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20 A class PCB relays
24 September 2003, Electrocomp
Mini power relays K (open and sealed) from Tyco Electronics features a 60% smaller volume than its power relay K series. This 20 A class relay has high switching capacity, small footprint, and minimal ...

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Side-operated SMD switches
27 August 2003, Actum
Knitter-Switch's TSS 3A-RA and TSS 3B-RA compact switches complement its range of tact switches. The switch size of 3,5 x 5,5 mm and a height of 1,63 mm above the PCB plus side operation makes these switches ...

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Right angle SMD tact switches
27 August 2003, Actum
Knitter-Switch's TSSE range of Tact Switches come fitted with silicon actuators from 1 mm to 2 or 3 mm long depending on version required. The silvered contacts are good for 500 000 operations at temperatures ...

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Miniature relays
27 August 2003, Actum
The extremely small dimensions of Erni's Dual-in-Line relay permits extremely compact arrangement of relays on PCBs. The relay may be soldered directly onto the PCB or mounted in a 16 pin DIP socket. ...

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Compact industrial controls may be engraved and backlit
27 August 2003, Altron Arrow
APEM has expanded its range of industrial controls with two new series. The A1 series consists of flush mounting pushbuttons and indicators with round aluminium bezel. Engraved screens, backlit or not, ...

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