Switches, Relays & Keypads


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SMT pushbutton switch
18 September 2013, Actum
New from knitter-switch is a low-profile, surface-mount pushbutton switch designed for use in any situation where the need to interrupt current flow is required to activate a function. A typical application ...

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Magnetic latching RF relay
4 September 2013, RF Design
Teledyne’s RF424 series relay is a miniature, hermetically sealed, magnetic latching relay featuring low intercontact capacitance for enhanced RF performance from DC to 8 GHz. Its low profile and small ...

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High-power RF switches
21 August 2013, RF Design
Peregrine Semiconductor has introduced two new SP5T (single pole, five throw) RF switches designed for the next generation of high-power LTE public safety and military radios. The combination of the maker’s ...

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Miniature contactor
24 July 2013, Denver Technical Products
Gigavac’s P105 MiniTactor is a small, lightweight and cost-effective contactor with bi-directional switching capability and current carry up to 50 A, making it well suited for pre-charge, charge and solar ...

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MEMS-based reed switch
24 July 2013, Hi-Q Electronics
Coto Technology has announced the availability of its RedRock RS1-A-2515 Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS)-based magnetic reed switch. The switch provides all of the advantages of conventional magnetic ...

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High-frequency DPDT relays
24 July 2013, RF Design
The miniature (9,52 x 8 x 8,51 mm) GRF300 and GRF303 relays from Teledyne Relays are designed to provide a practical surface-mount solution with improved RF signal repeatability over the frequency range. ...

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1 kA contactor
26 June 2013, Denver Technical Products
Gigavac has added a new 1000 A contactor to its EPIC (Extended Performance Impervious Ceramic) sealed AC/DC contactor range for use in harsh environments including underwater and at temperatures from ...

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Earth leakage relays
26 June 2013, NewElec Pretoria
The GA earth leakage relay family was designed by NewElec to meet market challenges for a more reliable and stable form of earth leakage protection for use on direct-on-line starters, variable speed drives ...

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Sealed pushbutton and toggle switches
26 June 2013, Actum
knitter-switch announced three new series of switches designed for use in applications where the need to protect against the ingress of moisture is paramount. The MHP/MHG/MHW series comprise pushbutton ...

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SMT detect switches
12 June 2013, Altron Arrow
C&K Components has developed a new series of microminiature IP64-sealed SMT detect switches. The low-profile JCH series comes in a 4,7 x 4,2 mm form factor with body height of 2,2 mm and an actuator height ...

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Sealed rocker switches
12 June 2013, Communica
Apem has revealed the new KR family of sealed rocker switches. With their large actuator surface, they are designed for applications requiring switches to have an attractive style, superior feel and high ...

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Programmable Hall switch
29 May 2013
Diodes Incorporated has announced a programmable omnipolar Hall effect switch enabling designers to use the same contactless detection circuit in multiple applications or with different field strengths. ...

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Control and signalling switches
15 May 2013
Legrand’s range of Osmoz control and signalling units, which is RoHS compliant, has been redesigned for quick installation, easy operation, reliable performance and enhanced safety. They have been given ...

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Force guided relays
1 May 2013, Electrocomp
Force guided relays are key electromechanical switching components used within safety relay circuits. They enable the recognition of a contact’s switching condition in a simple and safe manner. With ...

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Detect switches boast long lifetime
20 March 2013, Altron Arrow
C&K Components has significantly extended the operating life of its micro-miniature snap-acting detect switch to 100 000 actuations. Available in four surface mount options, the MDS series is also available ...

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Relay manages high inrush currents
20 March 2013, Electrocomp
TE Connectivity has rolled out the RTX relay, the newest member of its successful RT inrush family. The RTX is specifically developed to meet the requirements of IEC 60669-1, a standard characterised ...

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Membrane/rubber keypads
20 March 2013, Actum
Knitter-switch manufactures a range of membrane keypads, rubber keypads and complete units with touch screens. The membrane keypads are available in flat, poly-domed and metal-domed types, giving a ...

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19 mm pushbuttons
20 March 2013
The Series 82 from EAO, which supercedes the R.Series, is a 19 mm pushbutton with an all-metal, monoblock construction for extra robustness and durability. Shock-resistant to IK09, sealed to IP67, and ...

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8-pole reed switch module
20 March 2013, iCorp Technologies
Meder has replaced its RM05-8A 8-pole reed relay module with a new version having a 25% smaller footprint. At only 33 x 6,95 x 14,05 mm, the RM05-8-S is equipped with eight internal reed switches and ...

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Rugged DIP switch
6 March 2013, Altron Arrow
C&K Components has developed a side-actuated DIP switch that combines miniaturisation and high reliability for logic switching within computers and industrial controls. The half-pitch TDP series features ...

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