Electrical/Electronic Products

Detent-action rotary switches for industrial uses

Electroswitch announces the availability of its complete, tested, and proven line of Industrial Detent-Action Rotary Switches. Designed to satisfy the most stringent requirements of industrial applications, the switches boast continuous ratings ranging from 5 amps to 30 amps at 600V. Providing up to 16 positions and up to 75 poles, they feature fully enclosed decks; positive detent-action; and silver-plated, blade-type, double-sided, double-wiping contacts for low-resistance, shockproof contacting. All are UL recognized and CSA certified.

All Control Switches in the detent-action product line have spring return to normal (vertical) position as a standard feature. Instrument Switches have “make-before-break” (shorting) contacts and a common input tap switch arrangement that allows sequential connection to several lines using the same switching deck.

Electroswitch Detent-Action Rotary Switches are available in five basic models spanning four continuous amperage ratings: Series 28, 5 amps @ 600 volts; Series 25, 10 amps @ 600 volts; Series 21 and 31, 15 amps @ 600 volts; Series 24, 30 amps @ 600 volts. Optional features for all models include waterproof mounts, gear-driven operation, push-to-turn handles, and key-operated units.

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Electroswitch

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In-Sight 5400R: Goes where no other sensor can

The new In-Sight 5400R remote head vision sensors have features that are ideal for robot guidance applications or situations where mounting space is limited. The camera head measures only 1-1/4 in. in diameter and 2 in. long, and the processor base unit can be located up to 50 ft away. To top it off, the In-Sight 5400R remote head weighs less than 2.5 oz, which is good to know when weight is an issue.

The 5400R is particularly well-suited for robotic applications (at the end of a robot arm, on a gantry, or on a positioning stage) or anywhere that mounting space is limited. As with other In-Sight 5000 Series vision sensors, the 5400R has a powerful library of vision tools.

The In-Sight 5400R includes the processor unit, remote head camera, mounting bracket, vibration dampener, and 5 mm lens extension. The ultra-high flexibility cables are available separately with many choices in length. When paired with the remote head enclosure (available separately), the In-Sight 5400R provides IP67-rated protection.

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Cognex Corp.

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New D Series tilt sensor rated IP67 for harsh environments

Measurement Specialties offers the new D Series Inclinometer rated IP67 for use in the harshest environmental conditions. The D Series Inclinometer can be used for any levelling application, including mobile and stationary cranes, lifting platforms, mobile weighing systems, and outdoor equipment. This CE-approved tilt sensor is housed in a rugged aluminum package to protect the electronics from the elements.

Features include:

• IP67 rating for total protection against dust and immersion in up to 1 m of water
• Robust technology that withstands shock and vibration
• .001° resolution
• High accuracy over wide temperature range due to internal compensation
• Meets EMC-Standard EN 61000-6-2,4
• High reliability and repeatability
• Easy to use; ready for installation via connector
• Excellent cost-performance ratio

The D Series Inclinometer is available in three measurement ranges: +/- 5º, +/- 15º, or +/- 30º. Outputs are available as analog (0.5 to 4.5 VDC or 4-20 mA), digital (RS232), or switching output signals (.1º step).

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Measurement Specialties, Inc.

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New pedal position sensor

Wabash Technologies introduces the 9631 PPS Pedal Position Sensor. A non-contacting, bolt-on, dual-output device, it is specifically designed for small-angle pedal position sensing. The sensor is programmable to meet customer requirements for slope and plateau output within its 80° mechanical travel. It also offers clockwise rotation and reversible voltage protection, and is available in SAEJ1843-compliant versions for 12V and regulated 5V power supplies. Fully sealed PCB construction meets IP67 standards, and makes it ideal for use on vehicles designed for agriculture, construction, off-highway, and recreational markets.

The Wabash 9631 PPS sensor has passed extreme DV testing requirements and has the ability to withstand temperature extremes and harsh environments while providing fast system response. Its versatile design is said to offer superior value because of the ease of adding low-cost options with minimal tooling investment.

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Wabash Technologies, Inc.

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Parker expands its PowerStation family

Parker Automaton-CTC has released the latest addition to its EPX family of industrially hardened HMI PowerStations. The new EPX10S is equipped with a 10 in. TFT, SVGA display, and analog resistive touchscreen. It joins the EPX08 to expand Parker’s line of affordable, open-platform PowerStations, which are CTC-designed and manufactured Industrial PCs pre-installed and licensed with award-winning InteractX Windows HMI unlimited-tag runtime software.

The NEMA4/4X-rated EPX is sized to fit the cutout dimensions of several popular operator panel products, making it an ideal drop-in replacement or alternative HMI for many existing machines.

Each EPX system includes a full range of standard features such as USB ports, RS-232 and RS-232/422/485 ports, and a 100BaseT Ethernet port. Combining the new EPX10S with the 8 in. display EPX08T, the EPX family allows customers to choose the right system for their application.

With standard 40 GB hard disk storage, the EPX runs a fully functional Windows XP Pro OS and InteractX HMI software. Where applications demand higher system reliability in harsh environments, EPX PowerStations are available with a 4.0 GB CompactFlash option.

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Parker CTC

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2A SiC diode

Designed to meet the needs for lower costs and increased efficiency, Zero Recovery is a 2A SiC diode that operates at 600V. The device is developed to:

• Simplify power factor correction boost design by eliminating the need for snubbers and reducing component count.
• Reduce power losses, leading to cooler operating temperatures.
• Produce significantly less electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• Better support new design objectives for efficiency set forth by the EPA, California Electric Commission, and other agencies.

The new Zero Revovery expands the product line, which includes 1A, 4A, 6A, 10A, and 20A diodes. Samples of the 2A version are available now.

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Cree Inc.

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Switches with custom snap-on caps

The C&K Elum series of right-angle illuminated pushbutton switches is now available with custom snap-on caps. Customers ordering C22 actuator style Elum switches with or without LEDs can now specify snap-on caps with a standard universal power symbol or a custom design. The series is developed to eliminate the need for a separate LED and light pipe on the circuit board. According to the company, the Elum is the only pushbutton designed so the LED travels with the actuator for even distribution of light.

The switch has a low 6 mm profile and is available in through-hole and surface-mount configurations. With a 30,000 cycle life expectancy, the devices are developed for applications in telecom, industrial, medical, automotive and consumer electronics.

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ITT Corporation

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General purpose power supplies

Phoenix Contact’s TRIO power supply products are designed to provide maximum power quality and reliability in a compact design. With rugged, zinc-plated steel housing measuring between 32 mm and 115 mm wide, the TRIO occupies less space than most DIN-rail-mounted power supplies.

The product line addresses applications requiring 2.5A to 20A of 24 VDC and features the same power output regulation as the company’s QUINT, MINI, and STEP power supply products. TRIO has a Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) rating of >500,000 hours, in accordance with IEC 61709, at nominal load and high 40°C test standard.

Operating temperatures range from 0°C to 70°C with a 55°C nominal operating temperature without de-rating. Other features include built-in LED diagnostic indication, adjustable 22.5 VDC to 29.5 VDC output, and three DC grounding terminals. The wide, universal AC voltage input and international approvals, such as CE and UL 508 Listing, make the TRIO suited for numerous applications.

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Phoenix Contact

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Power supply unit for microprocessors

The NCP1526 is a high-efficiency DC/DC step-down converter that features an integrated low-noise LDO. Offered in a 0.55 mm ultra-thin Dual Flat No-Lead (DFN) package, the unit is suited for multimedia portable devices, such as portable media players, MP3 players, and either DMB or DVB-H mobile TV chipsets in cellular phones.

The integrated regulators are packaged in a footprint of 3 mm x 3 mm, saving 50% of board space compared to a two-chip solution. To ensure component size and safe operation, the NCP1526 features soft start, cycle-by-cycle current limiting, and thermal protection.

The fixed output is 1.2V from the converter and 2.8V from the LDO. Other output voltages are available upon request.

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ON Semiconductor

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Encapsulated miniature 60W DC/DC converters

The TEN60 Series is a new generation of ultra-compact DC/DC converters offering 60W of power in a compact package. Models are available with 18 to 36 VDC or 36 to 75 VDC input ranges and output voltages of 3.3 VDC, 5.0 VDC, 12 VDC, and 15 VDC.

The converters feature 1,500 VDC I/O isolation, under/over-voltage lockout, remote on/off control, output voltage trim, over-voltage protection, short-circuit protection, and a built-in EMI Filter. The design is intended to provide high efficiency up to 91%, which allows an extended ambient operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. The shielded metal package with isolated baseplate is also available with an optional heatsink for demanding environments.

Products have been approved to IEC/UL/cUL/EN 60950-1 safety standards, meet EN55022 Class A Emission Standards, and are fully compliant to the RoHS directive.

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TracoPower

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Micro-power Hall-effect switches

This new family of low-cost micro-power Hall-effect switches — the MX887P, MX887D, and MX887U — is designed as reed switch replacements for a variety of commercial, industrial, and automotive applications. The switches feature ultra-low offset canceling amplifiers, intended to produce sensitive, accurate, and stable switch points, immunity to mechanical stress, and solid-state reliability.

The MX887 line has a wide input operating range of 2.5V to 5.5V that is suited for battery-powered applications due to special circuitry enabling single-digit micro-amp operating currents. The on-chip power management circuitry reduces the effective average operating current to 5 mA at 3V. The switch output is activated with omnipolar magnetic fields with as little as +/- 60 gauss, intended to provide improved sensitivity and enabling the use of low-cost magnets.

Three simple digital output interface options are available: the MX887P configured with a CMOS push-pull output, the MX887D with an nMOS open drain pull-down output, and the MX887U with a pMOS open drain pull-up output. The switches are available in lead-free, TSOT-23, 3-lead, RoHS-compliant packages.

The switches are suited for applications in cell phones, PDAs, laptop computers, security systems, and appliances for detection and activation, especially for moving lids, doors, or covers.

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IXYS Corp. (Micronix Division)

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Low-voltage LED assembly

This small, environmentally sealed LED lamp assembly is designed for emergency and security applications. The assemblies are manufactured to meet specific color and brightness levels, such as emergency safety kiosks for college campuses and hospital parking lots.

The emergency lighting solutions typically consist of LED arrays and potted mounting lenses, making them impervious to moisture and dirt. The design includes a set of transistors that allow the arrays to operate at any voltage within a desired range. The arrays include options such as standard 5 mm high intensity, 20° InGaN white LED.

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Data Display Products (DDP)

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Battery-driven thermal printer mechanism

Fujitsu Components America, Inc. introduces its smallest and lightest high-speed, battery-driven thermal printer mechanism for space-restricted designs. The new printer targets handheld and portable devices, including those for POS, measuring, and medical instrumentation, and receipt printer applications.

Measuring 67.5 mm x 31.5 mm x 18.5 mm, the FTP-628MCL701 print mechanism features a narrow-width frame to accommodate compact designs. It can be mounted either vertically or horizontally to offer flexible mounting options. For portability needs, the mechanism weighs 40 g. With a variable 4.2 VDC-to-8.5V operating range, the device is capable of a maximum print speed of 80 mm/sec at 8.5V with a print resolution of 8 dots/mm. The printer has a 48 mm effective printing area and accommodates various, 58 mm-wide thermal papers from 60 to 100 micrometers thick.

The RoHS-compliant mechanism has several built-in detection functions, including motor over-current protection, paper-out/near-end, and abnormal thermal head temperature. The printer has an expected operating life of 100 million pulses or 50 km of paper.

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Fujitsu Components America Inc.

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Extended LED assembly capabilities

TT electronics OPTEK Technology has enhanced its visible LED assembly capabilities. In addition to thermal substrates and special optics, the company has added other LED components to the visible product line, including the Lednium Series 10W device. Applications include automotive interior and exterior lighting, indoor and outdoor signage and displays, emergency vehicle lighting, architectural lighting, navigation and bridge lights, and general lighting.

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TT Electronics OPTEK Technology

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Position sensors

This new line of 24V single-ended DC-LVDT position sensors is designed to provide a 0V – 10V output to operate in conjunction with PLCs, digital indicators, A/D converters, computer-based data processors, and QC data collection systems.

Utilizing built-in electronics, the SE 750 Series of General Purpose DC- LVDTs offers the features of AC-operated LVDTs with the convenience of DC input and output. The 3/4 in. sensors are intended to deliver high reliability, easy field integration, and improved resolution, making them suited for position measurement applications including valve position sensing, hydraulic cylinder positioning, machine tool positioners, and materials testing extensometers.

Nine standard ranges are available from 0.100 in. to 20.00 in. Maximum linearity error for sensors is less than or equal to ±0.25% of FSO, with ±0.10% of FSO available as an option. Operating temperature range is 0ºF to 160ºF. Units operate from 24V DC nominal, 15 - 24 VDC +10% or 30 mA nominal input. The sensors also provide a full-scale output of 0 - 10 VDC over the sensing range.

Stainless steel housings act as magnetic shields to reduce the effects of external AC magnetic fields. Sealings meet IEC standard IP-62. For added protection against the environment, the sensors are optionally available with Teflon® bore liners and metric threaded cores.

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Macro Sensors

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Module for high-speed data analysis

The KurtUSB MLX (Multifunctional LVDT eXtra) modular building block is designed to process input from various electrical signals with high speed and accuracy. Suited for stepper motor, gaging systems, automation, and PLC applications, the module also provides programmable responses for automatic operation.

The CPU is developed to process electrical signals with speed and accuracy. Because of this processing power, signals from different types of sensors can be processed by software allowing the MLX to be configured to work with several different types of devices, such as LVDT probes, air-to-electric transducers, temperature sensors, and eddy current sensors.

With an internal programmable logic controller (PLC), the module can be programmed with industry standard ladder logic to respond to inputs. The device can also control complex automated equipment through discrete outputs, stepper motors, analog outputs, or remote DeviceNet devices.

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Kurt Manufacturing Company

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Non-magnetic resistors

State of the Art (SOTA), Inc. offers this new line of non-magnetic chip resistors. These compact, lightweight devices are suited for use in medical and sensor applications. Thirteen standard case sizes are available, ranging from 0.040 in. x 0.020 in. to 0.380 in. x 0.380 in. These thick-film, non-magnetic resistors are offered with wrap-around terminations suitable for solder mount.

The devices are designed to eliminate materials that would disturb magnetic field applications, such as in magnetic resonance imaging machines. Power ratings range from 40 mW to 5W, with voltage ratings from 15V to 250V and an operating range from -55°C to +125°C.

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State of the Art, Inc.

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Components for touchscreen interface

The TouchSense® System consists of actuators, control boards, and a software development kit (SDK). The system supplies tactile feedback for a touchscreen user interface, making on-screen buttons feel like they press and release. With TouchSense, traditionally passive touch interfaces “come alive” to provide a greater connection with the user. Benefits include increased efficiency, understanding, and user satisfaction for a range of consumer, commercial, industrial, and medical applications.

When the user touches the screen, a signal is sent to the touchscreen controller, which sends the precise location where contact was made to the host application. The application commands the TouchSense control board to play a pre-defined tactile effect through the actuators. The effects vary in frequency, magnitude, duration, and waveshape, resulting in a range of cues that can guide users, including those with visual or hearing disabilities.

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Immersion Corporation

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Electrical safety tester

Clare Instruments, a division of the Seaward Group, introduces the new SafeTest safety tester that is designed for low to medium volume electrical production environments.

Designed for versatility and ease of use, the instrument can be operated as a simple manual tester or with varying degrees of automatic test sequencing. With a full QWERTY keypad and on-screen user instructions, the tester is developed to perform earth/ground bond, insulation resistance, flash/hipot, leakage, short-to-line, and run/load tests.

All tests are user-selectable, and an internal memory has the capacity to store the results of 6,000 tests. Special safety interlocks and protection routines are designed to provide enhanced operator safety. A full range of test station accessories can also be supplied, including warning beacons. Options include a safety label printer that enables the automatic production of test tags, labels, and test reports.

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Clare Instruments

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Half-size modem modules

The Xecom XE5690H and XE5692H modem modules measure 1.28 in.², less than half the size of the SocketModem. The modules are also less than half as thick. Unlike a through-hole module, the modems require no holes that could interfere with placements on the bottom of the circuit board.

The modems are suited for a variety of embedded systems, including medical devices, set-top boxes, point-of-sale terminals, and security and remote system monitoring. The XE5690H and XE5692H are RoHS compliant and feature programmable country codes.

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Xecom

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