Baumer’s digital pressure switch series TED is now available with several 3A-approved process connections. Therefore, the hygienic measuring instrument is especially suitable for applications in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries. All wetted parts are made of acid-proof stainless st...

The German electrical and electronics industry trade association PCB and Electronic Systems reported that sales for German printed circuit board manufacturers were up five percent in February 2010 compared with the previous month. Compared to February 2009 sales increased by 30 percent. Cumulative s...

Microchip announces the MCP2003 and MCP2004 (MCP2003/4) stand-alone LIN transceivers. These AEC-Q100-certified devices are 3rd party-LIN/J2602 approved and satisfy the stringent requirements of automotive manufacturers, worldwide. The transceivers are compliant with the LIN Bus 1.X/2.0/2.1 and SAE J...

Vincotech announced a new family of products called flowPHASE 2 S. Designed for fast-switching power applications beyond 100 kW, these modules provide an ultra-low inductive path for transient current. Parasitic inductances are a major problem in power modules, particularly in fast-switching applica...

Keithley Instruments introduced the Model 3732 Quad 4x28 Ultra-High Density Reed Relay Matrix Card. The card, which offers 448 single-pole matrix crosspoints, was designed for automated switch and measure applications that require multiple instrument connections as well as high crosspoint density an...

Zarlink Semiconductor has sold the assets of its Optical Products group to Tyco Electronics for approximately US$15 million in cash. The segment includes optoelectronic technology, modules and cables for high-speed computing, security and industrial applications. Products are multi-channel laser dri...

Erni Electronics expands its portfolio of M12 connectors with a version which is suitable for direct integration in a moulded plastic or die-cast housing. Automation components make considerable contributions to efficiency increases in production but are also subject to cost pressure. To save costs,...