Connectors, Switches & EMECH


Reliable push-on PCB blocks save time and manufacturing costs

Now available from Switchtec, Euroclamp’s PVSF series terminal blocks allow installers to rapidly fit wires and cables to PCBs, providing low-cost and reliable solutions. The product has been developed to meet the needs of customers dema

Switchtec | 15-01-2016

Surface-mount wire-to-board connectors for low-profile applications

Ideal for low-profile LED lighting-module applications, Molex's Lite-Trap and Mini Lite-Trap connectors are now available from TTI Europe. They offer low profile heights with easy wire removal, and low wire insertion and high wire reten

TTI Europe | 14-01-2016

Battery connectors designed to repeatedly provide robust and reliable contacts

Available now from Digi-Key, Molex battery connectors are designed to provide a robust and reliable contact interface and a high number of mating cycles. The most typical application is for connecting a removable battery pack to a porta

Digikey | 13-01-2016

Compact 20A current-sense transformers qualified to AEC-Q200 Grade 1

Coilcraft has introduced the CST7030 Series of surface-mount current-sense transformers which measure just 5.2mm x 7mm (with a max height of 3mm) and sense up to 20A of current at frequencies between 10kHz and 1MHz. Typical applications inc

Coilcraft Europe | 13-01-2016

Latest DC power jacks combine value for money with ease of selection

Global Connector Technology (GCT) has released a new range of value-for-money surface-mount and through-hole DC power jacks in 0.65mm, 2mm, 2.35mm and 2.5mm centre pin diameters. The range spans current ratings from 1.5A to 8A and feature

GCT | 13-01-2016

Energy-saving latching relays suit lighting control systems and more

Addressing lighting control systems with two new energy- saving latching relays, featuring the capacity to handle the high inrush currents associated with such applications, Omron's G5RL U/K latching relays are now available from TTI Eur

TTI Europe | 12-01-2016

Subminiature RF connectors for flexible and semi-rigid cable systems

Offering cable-mount versions for both flexible and semi-rigid cable systems, Molex's SMP subminiature RF connectors offer high performance, from DC to 40GHz - and are now available from Digi-Key. PCB-mount, cable-mount, and in-series

Digikey | 12-01-2016

Rugged and reliable connectors make mating / un-mating quick and easy

Aerco is now holding stock of the high-performance range of DT connectors from TE Connectivity. Rugged, easy-to-use and cost-effective, the DT series is ideal for use in the toughest of environments as found in construction equipment, marin

Aerco | 12-01-2016

Latest solid-state relays boost channel capacity in space-constrained applications

RS Components has introduced a new own-brand range of highly-miniaturised solid-state relays (SSRs), which enable small panels or cabinets to support extremely high channel count. The SSRs have the industry's lowest profile of just 71m

RS Components | 08-01-2016

Robust Micro-USB connectors prevent water ingression to IP67

Now stocked by Mouser, Molex 105443 Series waterproof Micro-USB connectors are mechanically robust connectors that withstand post-solder reflow while preventing water ingression at IP67 level. The connectors feature insert-mould housin

Mouser Electronics | 08-01-2016

LEDs designed to offer exceptional colour mixing with one focal length for all colours

Now available from RS Components, the LUXEON C Colour Line series from Lumileds, is a family of single colour and white LEDs. They are designed to offer exceptional colour mixing with one focal length for all colours. This enables consis

RS Components | 07-01-2016

Rugged new space-saving board-to-board power connector

Hirose has designed a board-to-board connector with a highly reliable floating contact mechanism and self-alignment structure that simplifies assembly. Providing +/- 0.6mm floating in the X and Y axis directions, the FX20 Series absorbs mou

Hirose | 07-01-2016

Tough new switches target consumer equipment such as light fixtures

APEM has launched three new models for its AV series switches. The AV series is a wide range of vandal-resistant pushbutton switches that offers the same robustness and aesthetics you've come to expect from APEM. Tested and qualified for im

Apem | 06-01-2016

Newcomers offer three times the power of standard M12 connectors

Following the recent introduction of its Brad M12 Power F-coded connector system, Molex LLC introduces a complete range of T-coded cordsets and receptacles that delivers three times the power of standard M12 connectors. Delivering up to 12A

Molex | 06-01-2016

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