Emech & Enclosures

FCL Components has announced a 60A 400Vdc relay for PCB-mount automotive applications that does not need a reduction in coil voltage after actuation. Called FTR-E1-HC, its coil only dissipates ~1.2W at rated voltage. Dielectric strength is 5kVac (1 minute) between coil and contacts, and 2.5kVac between contacts. “The FTR-E1-HC also features arc extinguishing technology which use a cleverly placed permanent ...

Standex Electronics has created a series of mini magnetic field sensing reed switches, optimised to control up to 10W, 200V or 500mA. Called MK33, they are bare glass surface-mount reed switches with a footprint only 2.2mm wide and only 2.3mm high. Construction is with a short length of 1mm diameter wire welded transversely across the ends for pre-solder-flow stability. “Mechanically, ...

Delo has created a sealant adhesive for bonding glass filters directly on to cmos image sensor die. “EG6290 can be dispensed in narrow high bond-lines, can compensate for temperature-dependent pressure changes, and meets routine automotive standards,” according to the company, which clarified that it “fulfills the requirements of the AEC-Q100 Grade 2 automotive industry standard”. Young’s modulus is 2,350MPa and ...

Over the last decades, Mean Well has become one of the most recognisable global providers of power supply modules and converters. However, its product range also includes a broad selection of other solutions, such as KNX equipment for building automation systems. The assortment described below includes modules compatible with the KNX system, i.e. a standard applied in home and industrial ...

The latest figures from European Components Distribution (DMASS) show a decline in Q1 of 23.3% with semiconductor revenue dropping by 26.5%. DMASS Europe’s chairman, Hermann Reiter, was keen to stress there is no cause for alarm, saying that this market consolidation was long overdue. “Everyone should have prepared to weather a few quarters of weak bookings and billings,” he said, ...

Nanotec has introduced UL/CSA certified 56mm flange (NEMA23) stepper motors with integrated position encoders. There are four ASA5618 motors, giving options on 140 or 230Nm torgue (which corresponds to 88 or 109.5mm length) and either a incremental (4,096 CPR / 16,384 PPR) or multi-turn (16bit multi-turn, 17bit single-turn) encoder. Current per winding is 4.2A and ingress protection is to IP65. They are ...

Pickering Electronics has introduced a single-in-line reed relay  family that mounts on a 0.25inch pitch while switching 80W or 2A. Called Series 144, they feature sputtered ruthenium contacts so they can switch at high power and low-level signals. There is also an internal mu-metal screen to eliminate magnetic interaction between closely stacked devices. Maximum carry current is 3A in all ...

Würth Elektronik is promoting PCBs with press-fit power connectors as the interconnection technology of choice for high-voltage power distribution in mobile machines and commercial vehicles. It has a design service for vehicle companies seeking custom power distribution units that handle between 60 and 1,000V “that are compact, robust and can be flexibly configured”, it said. “Press-fit technology makes it possible ...

Bourns has created a series of self-resetting fuses that can carry from 12 to 20A at 60°C. Called Model NX, they measure 2.8 x 9.8mm including two 2.8 x 2.5mm flat connecting tabs, one at each end. Height is just under 1mm. “While our new Model NX Series has the same footprint as our Model NR series, it can carry ...

Toshiba is eyeing semiconductor test applications with a tiny photo-relay that operates at 1.6Vin “making it suitable for use with 1.8V FPGAs”, according to the company. “A resistor is built in on the primary side, enabling voltage-controlled operation.” Called TLP3412SRLA, it draws 6.6mA at the nominal operating voltage of 1.8V. Inside is a single Form-A (normally-open) ac or dc contact that ...