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Twin Rocker Switches
September 13, 2002 9:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsEach model in the 8800 Series of twin rocker switches contains two independent single-pole on/off switches with 3 mm contact gaps. The switches feature a bezel size of 21 x 15 mm and snap into panel cutouts of 19.8 x 13.5 mm.
Butterfly Valves
August 30, 2002 10:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new technology featuring rotary solenoids and dc brushless motors to provide isolation and throttling actuation is being used to reduce the size of two- and three-way butterfly valves.
Flexible Cables
August 30, 2002 10:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicro-Coaxial cables in the 36-48 AWG range are available for ultrasound medical assemblies, laptop computers, high-end workstations, automated test equipment, and other medical and security applications. They promise maximum signal integrity, low skew, low EMI, and virtually no cross-talk.
Miniature Surface-mount Inductors
August 30, 2002 10:02 am | Prem Magnetics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsConsisting of 18 parts, the SMI-4 Series of inductors for surface-mount applications offers a range of inductance values, meeting high-frequency switchmode and RF applications at various currents. Inductance values range from 10 Hy @ 3.63 A to 820 Hy @ 0.38 A.
Low-profile Ejector Headers
August 30, 2002 10:02 am | Samtec | Product Releases | CommentsEHF Series double-row surface-mount ejector headers on 0.5 in. pitch are available in seven pin counts from 10 to 50 pins. These mate with standard pin count FFSD Series assemblies for a low-profile system with a mated height of 0.445 in. above the board.
Multipole Connector Needs Symbol Codes For Sb060
August 30, 2002 10:02 am | Anderson Power Products | Product Releases | CommentsThe SB060 is a fully insulated 60 A multipole connector designed for applications requiring high-current power connections to an ac or dc source up to 600 V.
Communication Cords For Harsh Environments
August 30, 2002 10:02 am | Whitney Blake Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThese connectorized communication cords are manufactured with a polyurethane jacket and come pre-assembled with contacts and connectors for assembly into communication devices. Applications include radio telephone handsets, vehicle intercom systems, and mobile radio systems.
Mold And Die Machining Software
August 30, 2002 10:02 am | Cgtech | Product Releases | CommentsVericut Version 5.2 is NC verification/optimization software that detects mistakes in NC programs and corrects areas of inefficiency. Its mold and die machining program is designed for the machining challenges faced by mold makers. It supports three-axis milling, drilling, and EDM operations.
Progressing Cavity Pump
August 30, 2002 10:02 am | Moyno, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 2000 progressing cavity pump can handle a range of applications from shear-sensitive chemicals to difficult-to-process slurries and sludges. It features a crowned gear universal joint drive train configuration for torque and thrust control.
Sub-miniature Brushless Motor
August 30, 2002 10:00 am | Maxon Precision Motors | Product Releases | CommentsThe electronically commutated EC06 brushless motor boasts extremely long motor life because there are no mechanical brushes to wear out. Its electronic commutation also minimizes electrical noise. Featuring high-energy neodymium magnets and Hall effect sensors, the 2.
Watertight And Splash-proof
August 30, 2002 9:40 am | Bivar, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe IP67 Series of panel-mount flexible light pipes features an IP67 certified watertight and splash-proof lens and bezel assembly for installations exposed to harsh environments. The light pipes provide advanced focusing technology via a micro-frense1 lens and a 160-degree viewing angle.
Space-saving Displays
August 30, 2002 9:40 am | American Bright Optoelectronics Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsLED displays with built-in IC drivers can help designers reduce the number of components on PC boards. Available in dual and three-digit configurations, these new "smart" displays are suitable for digital indicators, household appliances, and exercise equipment. Designed in industry standard 0.
High-density Interconnects
August 30, 2002 9:40 am | Samtec | Product Releases | CommentsFourRay headers and sockets provide up to 200 I/Os in less than one square inch. These high-density, four-row, surface-mount devices have board stack heights of 6.35, 8, 10, and 12 m. Samtec Inc., Box 1147, New Albany, IN 47151. (800) 726-8329.
Threaded Access
August 30, 2002 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsA line of threaded access hardware products has been designed to attach metal panels or other thin-material components in an assembly where subsequent access is necessary. Their captive screw design keeps hardware to a minimum and eliminates risks associated with loose parts.
High-current Connection
August 30, 2002 9:40 am | Phoenix Contact | Product Releases | CommentsThe Power Combicon PC 6, which has pin spacing of 10.16 mm, is UL recognized at 41 A, 600 V. The high-power, pluggable PC board terminal block combines a highly conductive copper alloy with dual-socket connections.
