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Relays won't melt during reflow soldering
The Excel Cell Electric GQ Series of 1-Pole Reflow Solderable Relays, are now available with THR (Through-Hole Reflow) Technology from New Yorker Electronics. The THR Series Through-Hole Type Electromechanical Relays from Excel Cell Electronic (Goodsky/ECE) now allow the GQ Series to withstand the harsh melting temperatures of the reflow soldering process.
USB 3.1/USB-C & mobile device battery protection
Thanks to the data transfer speeds (10Gbps or higher), power capabilities (up to 100W), a smaller size, and reversible fit, USB Type C is becoming the preferred connection method for smart phones, tablets, & many other mobile devices which use Li-ion batteries.
From adapters to enclosures: your Christmas gift guide
Christmas is coming, and with that in mind you might be wondering what to buy your techy friends (or to treat yourself). StarTech.com offers large selection of docking stations, card readers, adapters, audio-video cables, display port converters and drive enclosures to fulfil your geekiest dreams.
Sub-miniature toggle switch saves panel and PCB space
A range of sub-miniature toggle switches, the Salecom TS40-T is available at distributor JPR Electronics. This compact switch offers designers space savings on PCB layouts and reductions in control panel size. The TS40-T switches are available in horizontal and vertical styles and feature gold plated terminal pins on a standard 2.54mm pitch for direct PCB mounting.
The vital role of switches in making Industry 4.0 a reality
The Internet of Things (IoT) has been anointed as the harbinger of Industry 4.0, a state in which factory automation devices are integrated within information technology (IT) platforms such as manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business intelligence (BI) systems to create significant efficiency and productivity gains.
New switch designed with an audible click
The range of switch controls from Herga Technology has been expanded with the introduction of the new 6244 series haptic puck switch. The new hand or foot operated puck (or bellows) style switch features an audible click when pressed and is aimed at machinery and equipment switching tasks where both tactile operation and audible response are essential requirements.
Reversible flow axial fans offer space efficiency
Designed to halve the numberoffans required in applications where air flow both in and out of the enclosure is required, EAO has introduced a range of bi-directional fans that provide the same high airflow performance in both directions. Adding to the Sanyo Denki portfolio of DC axial fans the new RF Series comprises two models.
Illuminated anti-vandal pushbutton receives UL approval
CIT Relay & Switch has offered a broadline of sealed illuminated anti-vandal switches. Ranging in size from 12mm up to 40mm, the styles offer ring and dot illumination, the international standby symbol or non-illuminated options. Mushroom actuators along with raised or flat actuators give the design engineer a multitude of options. IP67 sealing is standard along with a choice of body and actuator colours including stainless steel, nickel and ...
Heavy duty liquid level switch with glass sensor tip
Developer and manufacturer of fluid and gas sensing solutions, SST Sensing, has released its Optomax Industrial Glass devices which are targeted at installation within harsh industrial environments. Thanks to their stainless steel construction and glass sensor tip, these single point liquid level switches exhibit elevated operational robustness. As a result, these devices are suited to applications where they are exposed to ex...
Keyboards keep it clean in host of applications
A wide range of antimicrobial coated, easy to clean keyboards which are dishwasher safe has been introduced by Diamond Electronics. The keyboards and accessories are intended for use with clinical and home use medical systems, clean industrial applications including food processing, semiconductor manufacturing and laboratories, POS systems and public area data input and control.