With the SCDAAA0600, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH complements its card connector series with an additional model for SD Memory Cards and Multimedia-Cards™. The new product is designed as reverse-mount version with a 1.8mm stand-off. It is remarkable for its compact dimensions of only 29.1mm x 29.3mm x 4.7mm (W x D x H). The upper frame features a 4-GND terminal structure to provide good characteristics for ESD and noise. The card connector offers ...

With the SCDB3A02, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers a 3-in-1 combine type connector which allows the use of SD Memory Card, Multimedia-Card, and Memory Stick in one single slot. The surface-mountable connector is available as standard mount type. It is remarkable for its compact dimensions of only 29.5mm x 30.4 mm x 4.2 mm (W x D x H) and an ejection stroke of 6.5mm for the storage media. For enhanced user-friendliness, the combine type connector...

With the SCDB3A02, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers a 3-in-1 combine type connector which allows the use of SD Memory Card, Multimedia-Card, and Memory Stick in one single slot. The surface-mountable connector is available as standard mount type. It is remarkable for its compact dimensions of only 29.5mm x 30.4 mm x 4.2 mm (W x D x H) and an ejection stroke of 6.5mm for the storage media. For enhanced user-friendliness, the combine type connector...

ALPS ELECTRIC and Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), a public-private partnership aimed at promoting innovation and enhancing the value of businesses in Japan, recently announced the official incorporation of the new company ALPS Green Devices Co., Ltd. President and CEO of the new company is Yasuhiro Fujii.

Mobile phones, digital cameras and other peripheral devices are becoming more compact and thinner. In line with this trend, ever smaller memory cards are being employed now. With the SCHH series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers memory card adapters for microSD™ cards for use in devices with SD card slot. The robust, torsion-resistant adapters have external dimensions of 32mm x 24mm x 2.1mm (W x D x H) and guarantee for an operating life of 10,...

With the SPVQ7 series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers waterproof detector switches for automotive applications. The horizontally actuated switches are remarkable for their compact dimensions of 14.7mm x 5.4mm x 6.7mm (W x D x H) and long operating life of 300,000 switching cycles. Conceived as 1-pole 2-position or 1-pole 1-position switches, the SPVQ7 series is rated for switching currents of maximal 0.1A at 12VDC or 50µA at 5VDC respectively....

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH announced the UGFZ1 Series, an all-in-one WLAN module for wireless networks. The module’s built-in CPU and networking protocol combined with low energy consumption enables easy setup of sensor or other device networks, such as those used for smart meters.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH announced its new SKSG Series TACT Switch for automobiles. The compact switch’s high operation force protects against accidental operation, making it suitable for car AV equipment as well as keyless entry or car navigation systems. Sample shipments will commence this month.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH announced its new SKPR Series TACT Switch for automobiles. In addition to having a long product life span, the switch's high operation force protects against accidental operation, making it suitable for steering wheel and other driver-centered applications. Sample shipments will commence from March 2010.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH revealed today its new HGDFPA006A magnetic sensor that allows for the industry’s longest detection distance in determining whether home appliance covers and doors are open or closed. Sample shipments are to commence from April 2010.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH announced the development of the SSAJ series, a 0.7mm-high slide switch that enables the design of more compact electronic devices including mobile phones, digital cameras and compact music players. Sample shipments will commence from February 2010.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has completed development of the HSPPA series, the world’s smallest-class piezoresistive type waterproof MEMS pressure sensor (to detect absolute pressure) that uses barometric and water-pressure detection functions. Mass production commenced in December 2009.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the HSCD Series 3-axis Geomagnetic Sensor with Angular Velocity Detection for use in such compact portable devices as mobile phones and wristwatches. Mass production commenced in December 2009.

ALPS ELECTRIC achieved a total production of 100 billion TACT switch units in mid-September 2009. If all 100 billion TACT switch units were arranged side by side, they would cover a distance roughly equal to circling the Earth 15 times. ALPS ELECTRIC’s TACT switch claims the world’s top production volume with an approximate 40% share of the global market.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has completed the development of the FPDJ9 series, which has achieved the industry’s first wide-angle (90° field angle) optical size 1/10 inch VGA camera module for use in mobile phones and handheld game machines. Sample shipments of the module will commence from August 2009.