LED light pipe assemblies from Tyco Electronics provide a convenient and easy-to-use way to achieve accent lighting. With versions for both low- and high-intensity LEDs, the system uses a linear LED light source and a large-core optical fibre to project light the length of the light pipe. An integrated reflector in the light pipe allows light to be directionally emitted along the pipe’s length. Applications include accent lighting in commercial...

Tyco Electronics has announced a version of the AMP NETCONNECT MRJ21 cabling system with optimised performance in environments, such as today’s enterprise data centres, that are sensitive to electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Tyco Electronics has recently introduced a new robust, 24 hour duty cycle mid-range thermal transfer printer, designed for printing Tyco Electronics’ range of identification marker sleeves, cable markers and thermal transfer labels (including thermal transfer Multimark). The new light weight and high print accuracy TE3124 printer is replacing Tyco Electronics’ T300, T400, TTD and TTP series printers. It is priced lower than the existing T312M...

Tyco Electronics has introduced a line of fast-acting, high-current chip fuses. Helping provide overcurrent protection on power supplies, servers, communications equipment, voltage regulator modules, and other space-constrained applications, the surface mount chip fuse offers strong arc suppression characteristics and some of the highest current ratings available in the industry-standard 1206 form factor.

A tactile switch from Tyco Electronics shows that a side actuated switch operation in combination with a modern slim design of an application isn’t a contradiction anymore. With a height of only 1.65mm, the new FSM3MS miniature side actuated tactile switch is ideal for miniature low profile applications such as mobile phones, MP3 players, Bluetooth headsets, portable handheld devices, remote controls, only to name a few.

The recently introduced range of high power tubular resistors from Tyco Electronics features a corrugated ribbon element on a ceramic core with a Mullite coating for a rapid cooling effect, enabling very good power handling capability from 50W up to 2500W.

Tyco Electronics now offers power PCB relays suitable for THR (Through-Hole-Reflow) soldering processes. Using innovative constructions featuring new plastic materials, RYII series, RT1 series and RT2 series power PCB relays are able to withstand high temperatures (up to +265degC) of reflow-soldering processes and meet modern requirements for insulation and switching capacity.

Tyco Electronics has introduced an RJ-45 plug-in connector for Fast and Gigabit Ethernet. Designed for a transmission rate from 100 Mbit/s (4-pin) to 1,000 Mbit/s (8-pin), it is ideal for industrial automation and therefore suitable for Ethernet systems such as SafetyNET p. The plug-in connector is designed with quick-connect technology in accordance with the common core principle, thereby enabling simple, time-saving and yet extremely reliable i...

The VAL-U-LOK connector system from Tyco Electronics is a low-cost, wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connector system with 4.2 x 4.2 mm centreline. This connector system finds use in a variety of applications, including the HVAC, vending, gaming and appliance industries.

A new range of high-density UTP patch panels which require only 1U rack space has been introduced by the AMP NETCONNECT business unit of Tyco Electronics.

The new RZ series of General Purpose Relays from Tyco Electronics has been developed from Tyco Electronics’ classic RT relay, which defined the global market for this type of relay. Ideal for modern applications like household appliances, building automation (e.g. garage door controls), heating (e.g. boiler controls), timers, industrial controllers, and POS automation, next generation RZ series relays offer one pole with 12A or 16A current rati...

The new HC.26 hybrid connector series from Tyco Electronics provides a Fast Ethernet interface for real time applications with 8 additional power contacts. It has been designed to meet specific requirements in harsh industrial environments and combines the expertise and designs of existing Tyco Electronics product families with the latest innovations.

New CJT series resistors from Tyco Electronics feature high IP ratings of IP33 up to IP54, making the devices superior to conventional ceramic resistors when used in harsh environments. Benefiting from easy airtight fitting and the ability to fit a heatsink, the resistors are ideal for inverter braking, as well as loading and charging circuits in harsh environmental conditions.

Addressing the latest market demand, especially in the appliance industry, for higher electrical switching performance on little PCB space, Tyco Electronics has extended its well known and well established PB range of power relays with a new version called PB6.

New vertical-flange mount power entry modules, rated for 6 and 10 A, expand the high-performance P Series from Tyco Electronics. The vertical-mount configuration reduces panel area requirements and gives designers greater packaging flexibility in a wide range of applications, including healthcare equipment, household machinery, single- and switched-mode power supplies, and portable electronics devices.

The new AMP-TWIST 7AS SL connector from the AMP NETCONNECT Business Unit of Tyco Electronics combines ease of installation with a high-density SlimLine (SL) style, and has been designed to offer premium performance well above the Category 7A Class FA frequency limit of 1000 MHz.

A new switch solution for applications in a humid, wet and dusty environment has recently been introduced by Tyco Electronics. New PRC series power rocker switches provide an optimum protection against dust and liquids and are quick to install. PRC series switches are sealed to IP66 and feature easy to install snap-in mounting to a 21.2x36.6mm panel cut-out. Available in SPST, SPDT, DPST and DPDT contact configurations, the new switch devices pro...

The HM.16 motor-mount connector from Tyco Electronics is said to simplify the installation and maintenance of wind power turbines. The connector consists of a cast-aluminium housing that accepts various inserts from the HTS industrial connector family, an interface seal for IP65 protection, and a nickel-plated steel locking lever. The housing is available in several sizes to fit standard motor cutouts so that no motor redesign is required. The mo...

Tyco Electronics introduced today a new line of PolySwitch circuit protection devices for the automotive market. The AHEF family of devices helps provide resettable overcurrent protection for bus and truck wire harnesses utilizing 24V electrical systems.

With the EMC filter series, Tyco Electronics extends its catalogue range to include a new high-performance, universally applicable single-phase filter for current ratings of up to 30A. Due to its two-stage construction and use of high-quality components, this extremely compact dual-circuit filter series delivers high common mode and differential mode attenuation over the entire frequency range of 100KHz to 30MHz.