Passives

International distributor ECOMAL based in Berkshire, UK announced the new full (2,54 mm) and half pitch (1,27 mm) Piano switches series of Nidec Copal Electronics. The new switches are compatible with lead-free soldering and the gold-plated contacts guarantee excellent contact stability.

Recently introduced by Samtec and now available through TTI, Inc., the world’s leading authorized specialist distributor of passive, connector and electromechanical components, the expanded range of PowerStrip high power-to-board interconnect systems combines high current carrying capacity with signal routing options for rugged applications.

NIC Components has introduced two new ranges of stacked film chip capacitors. The NSHC and NSPU series combine small size with stability under voltage, stability over time, immunity from cracking and low dielectric loss making them ideal alternative to higher loss and less stable MLCC capacitors. Both ranges are fully RoHS compliant.

Fairchild Semiconductor has announced the FPF250X series, a new family of its IntelliMAX devices with input voltages ranging from 4.5 up to 20V. These highly integrated load switches provide full protection against potentially damaging overcurrent conditions affecting low-power designs including industrial, telecom, medical, notebook and consumer applications. The FPF250X devices simplify design, reduce component count and minimize board space by...

Available from Lorlin Electronics, the UK’s longest established switch manufacturer, is the SRL-10 miniature lock-switch. Capable of switching 10A loads at 250VAC this very compact switch may be used in security applications such as limiting access to air-conditioning systems at rented properties and hotels, switching of solenoid valves in industrial process control applications, security door entry systems, burglar and fire alarm systems and m...

New TPM series multi-anode “mirror” configuration multianode tantalum capacitors have been developed by AVX, delivering reduced height, lower self inductance and lower Equivalent Series Resistance. The new symmetrical design reduces ESL to 1nH – half that of standard D case sized devices. Low ESL enables a higher resonant frequency up to 500kHz (mirror D case), delivering more efficient filtering in DC/DC power switching convert...

knitter-switch has announced the MSS 3000 Series of miniature slide switches. These are high quality, low cost switches designed for industrial and medical systems applications and will prove an ideal replacement for models recently discontinued by Tyco. Featuring a very stable construction, the new slide switch in a variety of formats for maximum applications flexibility. The MSS 3000 is available with one or two poles, top or side and raised o...

The SMD crystals of the SMD03025 series are available in frequencies from 13.0 – 40.0 MHz and in an extended temperature range of up to –40 to +125°C. A frequency tolerance of +-5 ppm at 25°C and a frequency stability +-3 ppm over -10°C to +55°C are possible. Ageing is at a maximum after the first year and then it reduces successively (Exponential Function). The standard ageing is +-2 ppm maximum after the first year.

Finder’s 2007/08 catalogue showcases the company’s complete range of products, along with valuable reference information for designers and buyers who specify and purchase these products. The 272-page catalogue features comprehensive data on Finder’s range of relays, timers, interface modules, sockets and accessories. The product section includes colour photographs of each product, details of international approvals, dimensioned outlines, p...

Tyco Electronics has released a new series of surface mount power resistors in 1W, 2W, 3W and 5W packages with true pick and place suitability. Available in very wide value ranges from 10R – 2M for the 1W version and R10 – 2M for the 2W, 3W and 5W components in the E24 value grid, new SM series power resistors are available in tolerances of 1% or 5%.