Passives

Vishay Intertechnology has announced the release of a new series of surface-mount aluminum capacitors that offers high-temperature operation +105°C, low impedance values, and high capacitances and ripple currents.

Lorlin Electronics continues to widen its highly successful range of rotary switches. A new IP65 sealed version of the popular CK series of switches is also now available manufactured from UL VO compliant fire retardant material and offers a design solution for switching in harsh and outdoor environments.

As a response to a need for a simpler SMD package and higher current ratings, Semitec have now introduced the new S-series CRD range. The new SOT23 package offers constant current values from 0.1ma upto 18mA.

TOCOS has announced the volume production start of the compact & low profile coded switches TP7 series. To meet a growing trend toward multi-function and down-sizing for 2-way radios. TOCOS now releases 4 models of the coded switches.

Finder has announced the introduction of the 7P Series of Surge Protection Devices developed specifically to comply with BS-EN62305: Protection Against Lightning, providing protection against lightning strikes, or surges caused by short circuit and contact switching in electrical systems.

Aerco partnership with Hi-g creates one of the world’s largest ranges of CECC and MIL SPEC relays Recently appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for Italian relay manufacturer, Hi-g, Aerco now holds stock of one of the world’s largest ranges of CECC qualified and MIL SPEC relays. Aerco also offers full technical support including a custom-design service.

Aerco has been appointed as a European franchised stocking distributor for ITW switch products. Based in Portsmouth, ITW Switches UK designs and manufactures a broad range of switch and switch panel assembly products including push-button, rocker, slide, rotary, snap-action and sealed switches supplying the automotive, aerospace, military and control and instrumentation markets.

Vishay Intertechnology will be presenting 39 different product demonstrations at electronica 2008. The demonstrations will highlight performance characteristics of a number of Vishay discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components.

NIC Components has introduced a family of high performance miniature aluminium electrolytic capacitors. The NRB-XS series combines small form factors with extended load life and high ripple currents at high temperatures making them ideal for use in lighting ballast applications.

In line with rapid growth in worldwide demand for security products, Cherry Electrical Products has introduced a new range of switch and sensor products for the OEM lock and security systems market. Cherry’s innovative range of switches and sensors enables systems designers to increase the effectiveness of entry/lock systems by incorporating the latest in electromechanical components into their new products.