Graphene makes a magnetic switch
18 July, 2013Researchers in Singapore have designed an electronic switch that responds to changes in a magnetic field. The device relies on graphene, a strong and flexible electricity-conducting layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb pattern.
Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 managed industrial ethernet switch with NAT feature
17 July, 2013The Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 managed industrial ethernet switch now includes an optional integrated network address translation (NAT) feature. The switches are currently available with six, 10 and 20 fixed-port configurations.
HaydonKerk environmentally and hermetically sealed switches
17 July, 2013The HaydonKerk range of environmentally and hermetically sealed switches is designed for high reliability in extreme environments. The switches are filled with dry nitrogen.
Advantech EKI-3000 industrial ethernet switches
13 June, 2013Advantech EKI-3000 industrial ethernet switches are claimed to be smarter, faster and greener.
Porosity: real-world concerns
24 May, 2013 by Robin Pearce, Bishop & AssociatesPorosity is not something that may immediately spring to mind when considering switches or connectors yet it is a real problem in the real world and can substantially affect the workings of these humble devices.
Peratech working with CPI on new ink formulations
22 May, 2013Peratech and CPI are working on new ink formulations to enable QTC sensors and switches to be printed using industry-standard processes for printed electronics.
PMI Model No. P4T-10G40G-60-T-GPO high-speed SP4T switch
18 February, 2013PMI Model No. P4T-10G40G-60-T-GPO is a single-pole, four-throw, absorptive, solid-state switch with GPO connectors that operates over the frequency range of 10 to 40 GHz.
Pickering Interfaces 65-110 LXI Wideband Modular Matrix
08 February, 2013Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of LXI switching solutions with the introduction of the 65-110 LXI Wideband Modular Matrix.
Belden Hirschmann Octopus PoE switches
07 February, 2013Belden has launched four PoE switches in the Octopus series of its Hirschmann range in the EMEA region.
National Instruments PXI and PXIe Express switch modules
30 January, 2013National Instruments has released 20 PXI and PXI Express switches with a variety of power ranges and relay types, offering engineers higher density and higher bandwidth switches to meet a range of automated test requirements.
STMicroelectronics VIPower M0-7 series switch ICs for vehicle electronics
21 January, 2013STMicroelectronics has released the latest generation of its switch ICs for vehicle electronics such as lights and body modules. The devices provide enhanced intelligent features, improve protection and reliability, and are claimed to be up to 40% smaller than competing alternatives.
Successful high-voltage vacuum power switch uses a diamond semiconductor
21 January, 2013A high-voltage vacuum power switch for smart power grids has been developed by a group of Japanese researchers. In the future, this technology may contribute to a new energy strategy through offshore wind energy, efficient power transmission and more.
Agilent Technologies U1810B USB coaxial switch
17 January, 2013Agilent Technologies has announced a USB-powered, single-pole, double-throw coaxial switch, operating from DC to 18 GHz.
Korenix JetNet 3810Gf/3810f Series industrial PoE boost switches
14 January, 2013JetNet 3810Gf/3810f industrial PoE boost switches are designed with eight fast ethernet PoE and two gigabit/100 Mbps SFP ports to extend the high and low bandwidth data through fibre uplink connection for flexible distance mobile surveillance applications.
Mini-Circuits USB-8SPDT-A18 RF switch matrix
27 September, 2012Mini-Circuits’ USB-8SPDT-A18 is a general purpose USB-controlled RF switch matrix containing eight electromechanical SPDTs, absorptive failsafe RF switches constructed in break-before-make configuration and powered by 24 V DC with a switching time of 25 ms typical.
