Tyco Electronics has recently expanded its series of Corcom SR power inlets to include new 20A flange-mount and snap-in versions. These additions extend the product offering beyond the 15A offering previously available. The AC receptacles feature a standard IEC 60320, C20 inlet for power cords and quick-disconnect terminals for load-side connection.

Tyco Electronics announced today that it has qualified its family of PolySwitch nanoASMD, microASMD, miniASMD, ASMD and AHS surface-mount devices (SMDs) to help vehicle manufacturers meet industry safety and reliability standards, reduce system cost and improve the efficiency and reliability of electronics designs. The automotive-grade PolySwitch devices have been tested to follow the guidelines of the automotive industry’s AEC-Q200 standard fo...

Tyco Electronics announced the release of SFP+ active direct-attach copper cable assemblies – high-speed, cost-effective alternatives to fiber optic transceivers and MPO cables in 10Gb Ethernet, 8GB Fibre Channel and InfiniBand applications. This active design offers signal amplification and equalization in cable assemblies with low power consumption of 500mW per cable end. Active cables also incorporate Rx LOS and Tx Disable functionality. T...

Tyco Electronics has released an enhanced QSFP+ surface-mount connector that offers superior electrical performance for 40Gb/s InfiniBand and Ethernet (4x10Gb/s) standards applications. The 38-position connector meets the SFF-8436 industry standard -- including the interface and host board layout. The new product will drop into existing QSFP and QSFP+ applications and mate with all compliant cable assemblies and optical transceivers.

Tyco introduced one of the smallest junction boxes in the Photovoltaic (PV) industry -- the SOLARLOK slim junction box. This 15.5mm by 52mm junction box distributes DC power to a solar panel in a convenient, compact design that offers the least amount of visibility on the back of a panel.

For high quality wire and cable identification as well as label printing applications, Tyco Electronics introduces an updated and improved version of its market-leading cable marker and label printing software called WinTotal. A range of new features (e.g. new simplified toolbar design, ‘system setup’ screen for fast print job selection, ‘database printing’ function, ‘print preview’ option) makes the new WinTotal v5 software a very po...

Based on the Industrial Ethernet field-installable RJ-45 modular plug, Tyco Electronics has recently released a new version, equipped with a flexible 45° cable outlet, which saves space during installation. The Industrial Ethernet field-installable RJ-45 modular plug 45° benefits from a robust and fast termination technology, enabling a timesaving and flexible installation in the field without any special tools. The new IP20-rated modular plug ...

Tyco Electronics is introducing a new lighter weight, higher print accuracy printer to replace its T612M series printers. The new double sided T6112DS printer for marker sleeve printing features two stacked print head assemblies for simultaneous printing of front and back. The device exhibits high levels of print quality and image clarity on all recommended Tyco Electronics marker sleeves, including TTMS continuous marker sleeves. Superior print ...

While pronouncements of the death of incandescent lights are premature, their future is dimming as new technologies offer high efficiencies and lower energy consumption. Solid‐state lighting technology, in particular, is quickly entering the lighting mainstream. Arguably the most prominent and nearest term solid-state lighting source suitable for general lighting is the ubiquitous LED, albeit a high-power version.

Tyco Electronics launches a family of Madison Cable brand InfiniTwist cables designed to outperform parallel-pair cable products currently available in the market in bend radius, flexibility and overall mechanical reliability.

Tyco Electronics, a leader in precision-engineered electronics, and Redwood Systems, a manufacturer of network-based lighting power and control systems, today announced a strategic collaboration to pioneer Redwood Systems’ new lighting platform in the commercial lighting market.

Tyco Electronics, a global leader in engineered electronic components and solutions, has launched the Solderless LED Socket, Type CM, for easy integration of the new Cree XLamp MP-L multichip LED into light fixtures.

Tyco Electronics has developed a high-power interface, the Mag45 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Plus PSE-ICM connector, to meet both IEEE 802.3AF/AT and PoETec specifications. The interface design combines a RJ-45 connector with integrated gigabit magnetics and an embedded PoE Plus controller board -- allowing data and power to be transmitted over the same Ethernet cable via existing Cat5 infrastructures. This latest development utilizes PoE technolog...

Tyco Electronics Corporation and Bel Stewart Connector today announced a second-source agreement that grants Bel Stewart Connector the rights to manufacture, market and sell Tyco Electronics’ new next-generation RJ point five connector.

Tyco Electronics introduced today the launch of a new blog. Hosted by some of the passive component industry's leading engineering and marketing professionals Around The Circuit (blog.circuitprotection.com) is intended to provide insights and observations on market trends, current and emerging technologies and industry news. It will also include links to white papers, case studies and other useful information related to circuit protection. In ad...

Tyco Electronics’ 7.5 mm HVL power connector for commercial refrigeration, indoor and architectural lighting applications has been renamed the NECTOR S line connector. The miniature connector, originally launched in 2008, was developed for small luminaires that are built into furniture, display cabinets and other applications that require a small-size connection.

The new Industrial Mini I/O connector system from Tyco Electronics features two points of contact to maintain performance and increase reliability in high vibration environments. The compact connector, approximately one-fourth the size of a traditional RJ-45 plug, includes a latching system designed to protect the plug from pull-out during high vibration or collision.

Tyco Electronics introduced the PolyZen ZEN059V130A24LS device. The integrated device helps provide complete circuit protection for electronics with USB ports and meets Suspend Mode power-consumption requirements for USB 3.0.

Tyco Electronics, a participating member of the EMerge Alliance, launches new low-voltage direct-current (LVDC) grid interconnects for use in the EMerge Alliance compliant system. The DC grid interconnects include a variety of connectors and cable assemblies designed to transfer power to and from lighting fixtures and other electrical devices used in the system. All interconnects meet the requirements of the EMerge Alliance Standard -- a new powe...

Tyco Electronics extends its series of industrial USB connectors (IP65/IP67 ODVA), with the introduction of a new series of industrial USB connectors (IP20) that feature an integrated locking mechanism with audible and tactile feedback. The connectors are ideal for all industrial USB applications where a high locking force is required. The devices are designed to interconnect microcontrollers with mechatronic links and I/O interfaces in industria...