Switches, Relays & Keypads


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Relay technology - an excerpt from Power Relays Handbook
26 February 2003, Altron Arrow
Ref: z263144m    Relay technology The relay was invented more than 160 years ago. During the last 50 years it has undergone considerable change, the most obvious of which is its reduction in size. Using ...

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Compact and slim telecom relays
26 February 2003, Conferences & Events, Products & Solutions
Fujitsu Takamisawa's fourth-generation signal relays not only meet the latest telecom industry standards, they're now available in more packaging options. With ultraminiature dimensions of 10,6 x 5,7 ...

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Tactile and mechanical PCB switches
26 February 2003, Communica
Communica offers a range of long life tactile switches in 6 mm2 and 12 mm2. Actuators are colour-coded to represent different actuator forces. The actuator stems are available in different lengths ranging ...

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2-Form-A solid-state relay with load output protection
12 February 2003, Altron Arrow
Clare's PAA140L OptoMOS 2-Form-A relay offers 200 mA (AC/DC mode) of load current capability along with the advantage of an output current limit feature enabling it to accommodate a wide array of applications. This ...

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Contacting encoder now with detents
29 January 2003, Electrocomp
Bourns Sensors & Controls Division has added a new feature to the Bourns Model EPS contacting encoder. For those customers requiring a tactile feel in their application, a detent option has now been added. ...

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Small capacitive switches
29 January 2003, Retron, Fire & Safety
The CSE 15 uG (capacitive switch element under glass) is a capacitive switch from Schurter, which is actuated simply through proximity or the slightest touch of a finger. Through a fine degree of sensitivity ...

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Ultra-low profile tact switch
29 January 2003, Actum Electronics
Knitter-Switch's TSS6K-SMD (only 0,8 mm high) tact switches give a new direction to miniaturisation. Operating temperature is -20 to +70°C, and life expectancy is 500 000 operations.   

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Sub-miniature IP67 microswitch
29 January 2003, Retron, Information Security, Smart Home Automation
Microprecision's sealed sub-miniature MP4 microswitch is a simple snap-action changeover switch, which is connected by means of a cable, directly overmoulded into the housing. This DIN 41635, B-form ...

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Signal relay line expanded
20 November 2002
Fujitsu Takamisawa has enhanced its fourth-generation signal relay series for telecommunications and data networking applications by adding a through-hole version. The ultraminiature FTR-B3 is a through-hole, ...

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Safety relays with reinforced insulation
20 November 2002, Phoenix Contact
The new PSR safety relay family from Phoenix Contact provides high standards for monitoring emergency cut-out and safety door power circuits and two-hand controls. All connections are pluggable and coded. ...

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Small relay handles large lamp loads
20 November 2002
Designed to handle automotive lamp loads, Fujitsu Takamisawa's FBR-51NDxx-WL relay is powerful enough to switch a maximum 80 A inrush current, yet small enough to offer significant savings on the PCB. ...

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Sealed switch modules
20 November 2002, Communica
Epcos is the first manufacturer to ship tantalum chip capacitors with polymer multi-anodes. According to the manufacturer, the very low ESR (equivalent series resistance) of these innovative components ...

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Tactile switches
20 November 2002, Communica
Highly popular 6 and 12 mm2 tactile switches are now complemented by a range of 3,5 x 6 mm types. Available in THL and SMD they boast a mechanical life of between 50 000 and 500 000 cycles depending on ...

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Right angle SMD tact switch
6 November 2002, Actum Electronics
Knitter-Switch's TSSE range of tact switches come fitted with silicon actuators from 1 to 2 or 3 mm long, depending on version/s required. The silvered contacts are good for 500 000 operations at temperatures ...

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Piezo switches and keypads
6 November 2002, Communica
Apem's new PBA and PBK series consist of switches, keypads and keyboards based on piezo technology. The PBA series is a range of piezo switches that come in various shapes, dimensions and colours, while ...

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Slim relay handles industrial load
6 November 2002
Designing equipment for heating, ventilating and airconditioning application (HVAC) requires relays capable of switching heavy loads usually at the cost of high power consumption. Fujitsu Components eases ...

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Ultra low tact switch
23 October 2002, Actum Electronics
The Knitter-Switch TSS6K-SMD (0,8 mm high) tact switches give a new direction to miniaturisation. They have an operating temperature of -20 to +70°C and life expectancy is good for 500 000 operations. ...

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15 kV changeover relay
9 October 2002, Actum Electronics
Steineckers' KV2 294 PC board-mounting relay comes fitted with one changeover contact capable of switching 3 A at 15000 V. The sealed insulation case is resistant against fluorohydrocarbons. Options include ...

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Chip resistor array
9 October 2002, Electrocomp
The Bourns CAT10 is a 0402-sized chip array with concave terminals. The CAT10 is available in E24 standard values at a tolerance of 5% and accompanies the company's convex terminal chip array, the CAY10. According ...

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Fast analog switches
9 October 2002, EBV Electrolink
Intersil's four high-performance analog switches, the ISL5120/1/2/3/4 offer low on resistance (19 Ohm) and fast switching times (28/20 ns, Ton/Toff) for switches in the +15 V maximum range. Industry-standard ...

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