Connectors, Switches & EMECH


Low-power audio jack detector with detection in a miniaturized package

Diodes' AZV5002, available from Digi-Key, is a low-power, cost-effective headset detection IC. It includes a comparator that integrated internal hysteresis, OR gate, and N-channel MOSFET are designed to detect the assertion of a headset wit

Digikey | 19-04-2016

Latching push-switch with long life carbon element for musical instruments

Available from Farnell element14 the Bourns PDB185-GTR 17mm Pro-Audio Potentiometer with latching-Push Switch is a high performance Pro Audio Potentiometer featuring DPDT latching push-switch, linear and audio taper options and long life ca

Farnell element14 | 19-04-2016

Samtec PCB connector ranges offer core functionality at competitive prices

RS Components has strengthened its connectivity product offering with the addition of three new Samtec PC; and 1.27mm pitch PCB headers. It is now offering eight products from the Samtec MEC1 Series (Mini Edge Card) range of surface-mount P

RS Components | 18-04-2016

Compact medium-power planar transformer boost efficiency

New from Vishay is a planar transformer series offering power from 1kW to 3kW in a compact 70mm by 53mm by 22mm size. Compared to devices built on traditional winding technology, the PLA51 delivers the same power transfer / conversion while

Vishay | 18-04-2016

Ethernet modules provide reliable connections for industrial safety controllers

Molex has introduced Brad HarshIO Ethernet modules to provide reliable solutions for connecting industrial safety controllers to sensors and actuators in harsh duty environments. Tested to withstand shock, high-vibration and high tempe

Molex | 18-04-2016

Advanced family of high voltage Power MOSFETs

For use in switching applications, the STMicroelectronics N-Channel PowerMESH Power MOSFETs, available from Mouser, are designed with their consolidated strip-layout based MESH OVERLAY process. This process results in an advanced family of

Mouser Electronics | 15-04-2016

Differentially Compensated and Highly Accurate Inductive Switch

The Texas Instruments LDC0851 is a close range inductive switch ideal for contactless and robust applications such as presence detection, event counting, and simple buttons. The switch is triggered when a conductive object comes within c

Texas Instruments | 15-04-2016

Reduce disruptive EMI and RFI for high-frequency switched-mode power supply applications

Molex’s Woodhead® MAX-LOC Plus shielded cord-grip assemblies, available from TTI, allow OEM’s and end-user’s to connect high-power electrical cables directly to an application via an exterior mounting enclosure, simplifying the installation

TTI Europe | 15-04-2016

Wire-to-wire modular connector system for communications and industrial applications

Designed with flexibility for low-power signal applications in communications, industrial, automotive, medical and consumer electronics, Farnell element14 has expanded its range of Molex SL (Stackable Linear) modular connectors. It now comp

Farnell element14 | 15-04-2016

Advanced connectivity specialist Huber & Suhner signs distribution agreement with RS Components

RS Components have signed a distribution agreement with Huber & Suhner, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of advanced electrical and optical connectivity products. RS is now stocking over 270 of their data and energy connectors and related

RS Components | 15-04-2016

Floating hybrid connector provides fast transmission speed

Featuring a high-speed transmission capability of up to 8Gbps and a highly-reliable floating contact mechanism that simplifies assembly, a new hybrid power and signal board-to-board connector has been developed by Hirose. The connecto

Hirose | 15-04-2016

Dual-band internally-matched SP4T switch targets WiFi applications

Now available from RFMW, are Skyworks dual-band, internally matched, SP4T switches developed for WiFi applications in the 2.4 and 5GHz ISM bands. The SKY13575-639LF supports access points and CPEs along with WLAN test and measurement e

RFMW | 14-04-2016

Lumileds easy replacement LEDs ideal for retrofit designs

The LUXEON 2835 LEDs from Lumileds are now being stocked by Mouser. They are engineered as an ideal upgrade for an industry-standard LED package. They are available in several configurations of light output and string voltage and electrosta

Mouser Electronics | 13-04-2016

Customizable graphics on backlit industrial pushbutton switches

Available from Digi-Key, C&K Components have added painted and laser-etched symbols to the backlit caps on the APB series of industrial pushbutton switches. The LEDs are available in either blue or white, with the backlit caps providing a h

Digikey | 13-04-2016

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