Connectors, Switches & EMECH


Heat shrink identification marker sleeves suitable for pre-termination cable identification

TE Connectivity ZHD-SCE heat identification shrink marker sleeves, stocked by Farnell element14, are suitable for pre-termination cable identification in a variety of locations and applications, including rail, mass transit, aerospace, mari

Farnell element14 | 16-06-2016

IR emitting diode saves space in wearable devices and patient monitoring systems

Stocked by Digi-Key, Vishay has introduced a dual-colour red and IR emitting diode designed to save space in wearable devices and medical patient monitoring systems. Offered in a compact 2mm x 2mm x 0.87mm package, the VSMD66694 features wa

Digikey | 16-06-2016

Direct plug orthogonal connectors help designers eliminate midplane connectivity

TE Connectivity, stocked by Digi-Key, has introduced its STRADA Whisper direct plug orthogonal (DPO) connectors, which help designers eliminate midplane connectivity, reduce costs and improve airflow in switches, servers, base stations, and

Digikey | 15-06-2016

New stacked receptacle cage assemblies for applications in networking, telecoms and data centres

Stocked by RS Components is a new series of zQSFP+ stacked receptacle cage assemblies with integrated connectors supplied by TE Connectivity. The z Quad small form –factor pluggable plus range of products are designed for applications in th

RS Components | 15-06-2016

Smallest single-pole ultra-miniature rotary switch halves required board space

C&K has released its smallest diameter rotary switch series, providing design engineers with a switch option that reduces board space by 50%. Available with two to eight positions, the new RM Series single-pole rotary switches feature a

C&K Components | 15-06-2016

Compact mid-mount USB 3.1 Type-C connector saves valuable PCB space

A mid-mount USB 3.1 Type-C connector with an efficient design that offers a compact footprint to save valuable PCB space has been developed by Hirose. Featuring a depth of only 8.35mm, the shorter design creates additional PCB space for

Hirose | 15-06-2016

Fibre optic cable assembly provides secure and fast installation in splice panels

Stocked by RS Components, these Rosenberger fibre optic cable assembly are cassettes which have a 12 fibre pigtail bundle they are supplied with an E2000 connector or LC Simplex connector. The pigtails are 3m in length. They provide a secur

RS Components | 14-06-2016

Circular power connectors for demanding industrial applications

Stocked by Lane Electronics, the LMH series of bayonet coupling, circular power connectors from UK manufacturer Weald Electronics meets the requirements of MIL-DTL-26482 Series 1 and Patt 105. The connectors are manufactured in accordance w

Lane Electronics | 14-06-2016

Wire-to-wire connectors provide cost-effectiveness, flexibility and ease of use

Available from Mouser, the AVX 9286 family of poke-home discrete wire-to-wire connectors provide cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and ease of use in industrial wiring applications. The 9286-200 reduced thru-wire connectors and 9286-250 redu

Mouser Electronics | 13-06-2016

Economy power connectors offer compact single row or dual row crimp connections

Stocked by Mouser, the TE Connectivity economy power connectors are compact single row or dual row crimp connectors based on a 2.5mm centerline pitch. The EP 2.5 series is comprised of housings, contacts, headers and optional contact retain

Mouser Electronics | 13-06-2016

Connectors have robust lock structure with unique contact design

Available from Mouser, the Hirose Electric FH52 Series 0.5mm pitch FFC/FPC connectors with the 2mm board height offer increased retention force with tabs. The series features a robust lock structure with unique contact design, a rotating ac

Mouser Electronics | 10-06-2016

Waterproof, harsh environment, circular connectors for industrial automation or food processing

Available from RS Components, the Bulgin Buccaneer, 4000 series flex in-line cable connectors are robust waterproof harsh environment circular connectors suitable for a wide range of dust and water borne environments. They are suita

RS Components | 10-06-2016

Product solutions for industrial automation and control

Farnell element14 has teamed up with TE Connectivity to offer the most comprehensive range of interconnect components to engineers working in harsh, high-capacity, high-impact environments, such as the computer-controlled factories of tomor

Farnell element14 | 09-06-2016

LED lighting for greenhouses, farming and vertical farming applications

Stocked by Digi-Key, Cree has the widest range of white and colour LEDs optimised for horticulture lighting. Their LEDs deliver the industry’s highest photosynthetic photon flux, efficiency, and reliability to enable the replacement of MH a

Digikey | 09-06-2016

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