ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH introduces the new SKSLLAE010, a half-mount type Sidepush TACT Switch suitable for use in personal computers, mobile phones, and associated peripherals. The surface-mountable switch is remarkable for its compact dimensions of 4.5mm x 2.6mm x 2.2mm (W x D x H) – the height above the PC board is only 1.6mm – and a long operating life of up to 600,000 cycles.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the SSCQ Series compact detector switch with two-position output in two directions for use in zoom lever control of mobile devices such as compact digital cameras and digital camcorders. Mass production commenced in February 2012.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the HGPRDT Series highprecision latch 2-phase output* type magnetic sensor for use in automotive equipment, supporting a wide operating temperature range between –40°C and +140°C, and high voltages up to 30V.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH introduces the SDDE series of power switches with built-in encoder for comfortable one-switch program control of washing machines, dryers, micro wave ovens, and IH cooking heaters. The horizontally actuated switches can be mounted directly on a circuit board. They combine an AC power switch and a DC detector switch with a mode selection function in a single package with dimensions of only 24mm x 24mm x 40mm (W x D x H).

ALPS Green Devices Co., Ltd. has developed the GLMD Series Liqualloy Power Inductor for high-current applications such as CPU power supplies in notebook PCs, servers, and other electronic equipment. Shipment of samples is to commence from December of this year. The new product will be exhibited at CEATEC JAPAN 2011 which is being held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from October 4, 2011

ALPS ELECTRIC has developed the SCGD Series of push-push type microSIM card connectors for use in smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs, and other mobile devices. Mass production will commence in October of this year. The new product will be exhibited at CEATEC JAPAN 2011 which is being held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from October 4, 2011.

Switches used in control elements, such as starters or stop lamp on/off switching, of motorbikes, buggies, other sports mobiles, and agricultural equipment require high water resistance so they can be used in the rain or immersed in water. Demand for switches compatible with weak through to medium currents is also on the rise due to increasing use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for items like stop lamps on motorbikes.

ALPS ELECTRIC has developed the SDDH Series waterproof switch, which is compatible with weak to medium currents. Mass production commences in August 2011. Switches used in control elements, such as starters or stop lamp on/off switching, of motorbikes, buggies, other sports mobiles, and agricultural equipment require high water resistance so they can be used in the rain or immersed in water. Demand for switches compatible with weak through to me...

Alps Electric has developed the FLGS3 Series aspherical glass lens for optical communication. The FLGS3 Series lens has high optical coupling efficiency and is compatible with wide-angle laser diodes. Mass production and shipments commence in July 2011.

With the SPVQ4H series, Alps Electric Europe GmbH offers waterproof detector switches for automotive, industrial and home applications. The actuator-type switches are remarkable for their high contact reliability at micro-current range and a long operating life of 300,000 switching cycles. They have compact dimensions of 19.0mm x 5.4mm x 9.4 mm (W x D x H). Together with the actuator they provide a height of 18mm. The necessary operating force ac...

Alps Electric Europe GmbH offers with the TDGA6 series compact HD Radio tuner modules for automotive applications that have been pre-certified by the US-based iBiquity Digital Corporation for worldwide use with its HD Radio technology

Alps Electric Europe GmbH offers with the TDGA6 family a series of highsensitive FM/AM tuner modules for automotive applications.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the high-durability RDC90 Series resistive rotary sensor. Samples will be available from August 2011. Control of internal mechanisms inside robots, controllers and other commercial equipment needs to be optimized to ensure greater safety, convenience and energy efficiency. This requires detection of the mechanism’s current status, including parameters such as position and angle. Position and angle detect...

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the TDGA6 series compact HD Radio tuner modules for automotive applications that have been pre-certified by the US-based iBiquity Digital Corporation for worldwide use with its HD Radio technology.

With the TDBE series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers compact DVB-C tuner modules for digital Cable TV in Europe, China, Taiwan, and South America. The modules have dimensions of 33.5mm x 31.0mm x 10.0mm (W x D x H) and cover UHF/VHF bands from 334 to 862MHz and 47 to 333MHz. They are remarkable for their high sensitivity, low phase noise and excellent distortion characteristics.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the HSCDTD004A geomagnetic sensor enabling electronic compass functions in smartphones and tablet PCs. Mass production commenced in May 2011.

With the TDA compact series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers compact TV tuners for digital terrestrial and analog broadcast in Europe (TDAG), North America (TDAU) and China (TDAC). The modules have a single casing size with dimensions of 37.3mm x 27.5mm x 11.4mm (W x D x H). They support demodulation systems such as DVB-T/C, ATSC and CTTB.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the HSHCA a high-quality capacitive type humidity sensor for use in digital cameras, mobile phones, PCs, and notebooks, in health care applications, home appliances, robots and industrial machines.

With the SCDG4B0100, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH complements its card connector series with an additional model for SD Memory Cards, Multimedia-CardsTM, Memory SticksTM, and xD-Picture Cards. The surface-mountable 4-in-1 combine type card connector is available as standard-mount version.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with its SKSK a double-action TACT Switch suitable for portable consumer devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and peripherals. The vertically operated SMD switch is remarkable for its low-profile design with dimensions of 3.5mm x 3.2mm x 0.6 mm (L x W x H) and a long operating life of up to 100,000 cycles.