Electromechanical


High-power switches offer high reliability in wide range of applications

Pasternack has expanded its line of high-power switches created for high reliability in transmit and receive, and for test and measurement applications. Its expansion of high-power switches comprises multiple models with hot switching fo

Pasternack | 12-12-2022

Versatile dual latch and switch for automotive and industrial applications

Melexis launches the MLX92352, a universal programmable three-axis latch and switch targeting relative position and speed sensing. It offers magnetic flexibility and pitch-independent dual outputs that may be set as speed, pulse or directio

Melexis | 08-12-2022

PCAP touch panels for extreme outdoor applications

With many years of experience in developing and producing PCAP touch panels, SCHURTER Electronics Ltd offers high-quality, customer-specific input systems for every application. Its engineers develop and design the optimum solution for usag

Schurter | 06-12-2022

Guide to robot ROI whitepaper available now

Assisting UK manufacturers to create a business case for investing in robots, Intertronics has published a new whitepaper, 'Achieving ROI with robotics'. Based on in-house expertise and contributions from Mike Wilson, chief automation offic

Intertronics | 06-12-2022

Small energy-efficient MEMS microspeakers for innovative consumer use cases

Bosch Sensortec and Hahn-Schickard have set themselves the challenge for new technologies needed to enable innovative audio and voice-based consumer applications. The companies are collaborating on developing next-generation microelectromec

Bosch Sensortec | 25-11-2022

Surface-mount device dome can be soldered in a standard SMT process

Snaptron has released its first surface-mount metal dome, the SG-Series, also known as a surface-mount device (SMD) dome. The series is a standard four-leg metal dome switch with two solderable tabs. The tabs enable the dome to be soldered

Snaptron | 21-11-2022

Electrostatic shielding added to miniature reed relay to minimise noise

Pickering Electronics has released a new variant of its high voltage Series 104 SIL/SIP reed relay family with optional electrostatic shielding between the switch and the coil to help minimise noise between the coil drive and high voltage c

Pickering | 17-11-2022

Non-illuminated metal line switches enable fast connection

Schurter MSM Metal Line Switches, available now from Mouser, are mechanical switches with strokes in different versions LA (Latching) and MO (Momentary). These MSM metal line switches offer flat plug-in terminals to permit fast connectio

Mouser Electronics | 16-11-2022

New reed relays add to high-performance portfolio

Pickering Electronics will exhibit at electronica 2022 and launch a new version of its high voltage Series 104 SIL/SIP reed relay family with optional electrostatic shielding between the switch and the coil, helping to minimise noise betwee

Pickering | 14-11-2022

Thermal device circuit breakers protect against power distribution overload

Phoenix Contact TCP Thermal Device Circuit Breakers offer optimum protection against overload for power distribution systems. When the circuit breaker trips, the integrated switch function facilitates immediate reactivation. Unlike a fuse,

Mouser Electronics | 07-11-2022

Innovative gateways offer a cost-effective solution for sensors and actuators

AS-Interface has long been designated as a straightforward and cost-effective solution for incorporating sensors and actuators in the field. The innovative AS-Interface 3 gateways from Pepperl+Fuchs offer new opportunities in this regard. A

Pepperl+Fuchs | 07-11-2022

BLDC motor control provides reliable and scalable operation

onsemi has released its new ecoSpin family of BLDC motor controllers. Merging the control and driver functions in a complete SiP solution simplifies the development of high-voltage motor control systems in applications including HVAC, refri

onsemi | 02-11-2022

Hand soldering platform prevents costly downtimes

Distrelec now offers Weller Tools’ new smart soldering platform WXsmart. The platform consists of a two-channel soldering station and a hot air module with air and vacuum requirements. This All-in-One station serves as ‘the brain’ of the wo

Distrelec | 02-11-2022

Non-illuminated switch features a coloured ring indication

Schurter has extended its Metal Design Line series MSM to incorporate a version with a non-illuminated indicator. A coloured ring is employed instead of an illuminated ring, which reduces the cost of the switch and eradicates the cost assoc

Schurter | 21-10-2022

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