Bulgin vandal-proof piezo switches
20 July, 2014Bulgin has launched its IP68 and IP69K rated piezo switches, designed to meet the needs of a wide range of demanding applications. In contrast to conventional switches, piezo switches have no moving mechanical parts, making them resilient and capable of enduring millions of actuations.
IFM KT panel-mount capacitive touch push-buttons
18 July, 2014The IFM KT range of panel-mount capacitive touch push-buttons offers a contactless solution to applications where a traditional mechanical push-button may have been used.
Cynergy3 SSF67 Series long-reach float switch
09 July, 2014The Cynergy3 SSF67 has been designed to give the user a long-reach float switch with a number of switching options to cater for a wide variety of system requirements. Manufactured in stainless steel 316L material, the switches are suitable for use in many aggressive liquids or hygienic applications.
Duraswitch electronic switch technology
31 May, 2014Duraswitch electronic switch technology combines features of both electromechanical and flat panel membrane switches. The technology utilises magnets, eliminating parts that wear out in other technologies.
Torex XC8108 series 85 mΩ high-function power switch
31 May, 2014The XC8108 series is a P-channel MOSFET power switch IC with a low ON resistance. A current limit, reverse current prevention, soft start, thermal shutdown and an undervoltage lockout are incorporated as protective functions.
Wavelex WSW0127A wideband 10 W SPDT switch
14 May, 2014The WSW0127A is a wideband, 10 W, single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switch from Wavelex. The product offers wide frequency band operation, from 0.1 to 2.7 GHz, with a low insertion loss of 0.5 dB (typical), +40 dBm power handling, 25 nS switching speed and a built-in DC block.
Switchcraft 913S and 913DS sealed push-button switches
06 May, 2014Switchcraft has introduced a sealed push-button switch sealed to IP68, NEMA250 (6P), an addition to the 913 switch series. It is rated for 250 mA, 30 W max, AC non-inductive load and is RoHS compliant.
Interworld Electronics SM-8X8-C6HDR-POE-HDBT HDMI video matrix switch
31 March, 2014Interworld Electronics has released the SM-8X8-C6HDR-POE-HDBT high-definition HDMI video matrix switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE). PoE allows the switch to be powered from a remote DC supply via its CAT6 ethernet cable.
MEC Switches Navimec navigational switches
11 February, 2014Navimec from MEC Switches is a five-position navigational switch suitable for data-entry devices. The device has a select switch in the middle and four navigational switches around it.
Honeywell Limitless non-contact switches
11 December, 2013element14 has available the Limitless non-contact switches from Honeywell. Combining Micro Switch Heavy Duty limit switches with wireless technology, the wireless switches can be used in top or side sensing for applications requiring position sensing and presence/absence detection.
Weidmuller power solid-state relays
03 December, 2013Electrical connectivity supplier Weidmuller has released its latest range of power solid-state relays (PSSRs). The electronic PSSRs deliver an unrestricted service life because they are wear-free.
Moxa PowerTrans PT-7528 series ethernet switches with MMS data modelling
27 November, 2013Moxa has announced the PowerTrans PT-7528 series - ethernet switches designed to fulfil IEC 61850-90-4 requirements and equipped with built-in MMS servers. The series is suitable for power substation automation applications in extremely harsh environments.
MOXA EDS-210A series 10-port industrial unmanaged switches
14 October, 2013The MOXA EDS-210A series 10-port industrial unmanaged switches deliver gigabit speed and multiple fibre connections for small-scale and widely distributed edge applications, such as factory floor automation and IP surveillance uplinks for ITS networking.
Progress with the switch to faster computers
14 October, 2013Researchers at the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics in Singapore have developed a device that could help computers reach light speed. The tiny mechanical system developed by A*STAR researchers can switch a light signal on or off extremely quickly, potentially enabling all-optical computing and simplifying the interface between electronic and optical networks.
Phoenix Contact Factory Line smart managed switches
12 October, 2013The smart managed switches from Phoenix Contact are designed for Profinet and EtherNet/IP applications and offer up to 16 ports. The switches come in a 16-port twisted-pair-only version or with 14 twisted pairs and two 100-Base FX fibre-optic ports.
