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,...

With the SPVQ7 series, Alps offers waterproof detector switches for automotive applications. The horizontally actuated switches have dimensions of 14.7mm x 5.4mm x 6.7mm (W x D x H) and operating life of 300,000 switching cycles. Conceived as 1-pole 2-position or 1-pole 1-position switches, the SPVQ...

The piezo switch from Schurter has achieved approval according to ATEX class II 2 G Ex ib IIB T4. This approval enables the switch to be employed in explosive facilities above ground. The protection class refers to the permissible application in areas where an explosive atmosphere can arise from a m...

Schurter introduces an additional actuator to its exisiting TA35 circuit breaker series. This new actuator provides a grip and turn style knob, which is ideal for switching with gloves or where longer feedback is desired. The design allows for customer specific colored faceplates and knob designs. ...

Although LEDs are clearly more energy efficient than light bulbs, which convert around 95% of current into heat and not into light, LEDs also waste a considerable amount of heat. Unlike in traditional light bulbs, this is not emitted as radiant heat but has to be dissipated through heat sinks. Witho...

C&K Components has developed a series of through-hole subminiature detect switches. Available with pretravel and overtravel, the KM1202 features a minimum electrical life of 10,000 actuations at full load.

The KM Series detect switches are available with gold- or silver-plated contacts. Maximum ...

Liquavista announced the launch of System Development Kits aimed at enabling their customers to work on developing products based on their electrowetting display technology. Available for both LiquavistaBright 6” mono and LiquavistaColor 6” color electrowetting displays, customers will be able to cr...