Connectors, Switches & EMECH


Back flip FPC connector reduces size of portable electronic devices

Hirose has increased its compact FPC/FFC connector product portfolio to satisfy the needs of portable device manufacturers. The TF13 Series back flip FPC/FFC connector offers a small 0.4mm pitch, 0.9mm height, and 3mm mounting depth that re

Hirose | 06-03-2020

Rotary potentiometers offer high durability and precise position setting

CTS Electronic Components 287 Series 24mm Rotary Potentiometers, available now from Mouser, provides high durability with 100,000 cycles of rotational life and ±3% linearity for precise position setting. These devices provide a ceramic elem

Mouser Electronics | 05-03-2020

Compact wire-to-board connector system offers good mating retention

Amphenol FCI Cross-Mate 2.00mm Wire-to-Board Connector System, available now from Mouser, provides a compact design and active latching for applications needing good mating retention. The particular cross-section of the mating area ensur

Mouser Electronics | 28-02-2020

Latest M16 X-coded connectors handle up to 10Gbits/s

Binder has announced an M16 X – coded connector capable of managing the data speeds necessitated by current sensor-based automated production plants. Data transmission figures are an impressive 10Gbits/s. With the advantages of rugged de

Binder | 28-02-2020

Connectors enable substantial space savings for cable-to-board applications

Harwin has extended its Gecko-SL (Screw-Lok) product range to incorporate horizontal male connectors. The Gecko range provides engineers a more compact, lightweight alternative to conventional Micro-D connectors. Specifying the male thro

Harwin | 28-02-2020

High-performance circular connectors in a space-saving design

Cannon’s MKJ Miniature Circular Connectors, available now from TTI Europe, facilitate high-speed data, power and signal transmission in an extensive range of applications and platforms. At less than half the size and weight of standard defe

TTI Europe | 27-02-2020

FeedThrough connectors and accessories supplied in a pre-assembled rack panel

Cliff Electronics has developed a wide range of FeedThrough and conventional connectors created to be mounted in an industry-standard 24mm-diameter XLR panel cut-out. Featuring over 20 different connector types in this standard format, pane

Cliff Electronics | 26-02-2020

Magnetic connectors are easily mated with no need for pre-alignment

This magnetic connector series from Amphenol features this Circular Connector Receptacle, Shell Size 3. The devices are available now from RS Components. The series offers low profile, compact, sealed connectors that can withstand exposure t

RS Components | 20-02-2020

New high-current photorelays for industrial and factory automation applications

Toshiba Electronics Europe has released three new photorelays that are targeted at applications where they will substitute mechanical 1-Form-A relays in industrial and factory automation installations. Based upon the latest U-MOS IX semi

Toshiba | 20-02-2020

Reed switch developed for thermal problem countermeasures

The KEMET OHD Thermal Guard is an SPST-NO Through Hole Reed Switch, 0.3A 110V AC/DC. The device has been developed for thermal problem countermeasures. The device is now available from RS Components. Its unique proprietary design features a

RS Components | 18-02-2020

High power PCB relay targeted at distribution power conditioning systems

Omron has moved into the high-power relay market with the launch of their new 100A device, available now from TTI Europe, which features excellent low heat generation due to ultra-low contact resistance. The new Omron G7EB is targeted at di

TTI Europe | 18-02-2020

Synchronous step-down silent switchers deliver low EMI and high efficiency

Analog Devices LTC3310S Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switchers can provide up to 10A of output current from a 2.25V to 5.5V input supply. The Silent Switcher 2 architecture coupled with internal hot loop bypass capacitors deliver both low E

Analog Devices | 17-02-2020

Robust FFC/FPC connectors provide one action lock

Hirose Electric has introduced the FH67 series of robust, flat flexible cable/ flat printed circuit connectors. The new series can withstand higher operating temperatures than the standard FFC/FPC connectors. Withstanding temperature ran

Hirose | 11-02-2020

Expanded connector series provides an economic solution and upgrade path

Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, has expanded their 60300 Jack Series. This product line provides the only RJ45 connector solution able to deliver a 10GBase-T Ethernet signal while also giving an economic solution and upgrade path fo

Stewart | 10-02-2020

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