Connectors, Switches & EMECH


Low-profile 1.2mm pitch wire-to-board connector system offers easy termination

GradConn’s new 1.2mm pitch wire to board range offers low profile mated height of 1.45mm above the PCB and its mating orientation makes it ideal for applications where space is at a premium. Available in 2 – 6 positions, horizontal PCB h

GradConn | 02-07-2015

Patented Dual DC socket suitable for use in both USA and rest-of-the-world markets

The patented Dual DC socket from Cliff Electronics offers designers a single power socket which is suitable for use in both USA and rest-of-the-world markets. The Dual DC socket will accept 2.5mm power plugs, standard in the USA, as well

Cliff Electronics | 01-07-2015

Highly-adaptable RJ Field Cat 6 operates in tough environments

Designed for harsh environments, Amphenol new Ethernet Category 6 Socapex RJField interconnects are now available from TTI Europe. They features a data rate of 1Gb/s under 250Mhz Ethernet networks along with great protection from shock

TTI Europe | 30-06-2015

Hybrid power and signal connectors allow connection from plug side

Allowing mating and un-mating of power and signal cables from the plug-in side, Hirose Electric PS3F hybrid low-profile, front-access connectors are now stocked by Mouser. The PS3F series eliminates the need for on-site cable wiring. Ac

Mouser Electronics | 30-06-2015

Single- and dual-row receptacles offer 50% space savings over traditional types

Offering 50% space savings over traditional USCAR 0.64mm connectors, Molex's Mini50 single- and dual-row receptacles are now available from Farnell element14. They are available sealed or unsealed, with smaller terminals to fit more low

Farnell element14 | 29-06-2015

Tough and stylish pushbuttons and switches enhance control panels and simplify design

Designed to make panel builders’ lives easier and more productive, RS Components now offers Siemens' rugged new SIRIUS ACT pushbuttons and switches, which offer a choice of modern styles. The line-up includes 22mm diameter raised indicat

RS Components | 29-06-2015

Highly-versatile DIP switch range offers many actuation / mounting options

TE Connectivity's highly-versatile Alcoswitch DIP switch products are now available from Digi-Key in through-hole, gull-wing surface-mount, and J-Lead surface-mount terminations with both tube and tape-and-reel packaging available. Su

Digikey | 29-06-2015

Wire-to-wire interconnects save tooling and operational costs

Now available from TTI Europe, Molex Ditto wire-to-wire interconnects and pre-assembled harnesses can halve the tooling and operational costs of plug-and-receptacle power systems. They increase cost-savings and operational efficiency of

TTI Europe | 29-06-2015

Mid-Power LEDs designed for high-performance general lighting applications

Lighting class solutions designed for high-performance general lighting applications, Luminus XNOVA Cube mid-power LEDs are now stocked by Mouser. They allow engineers and designers to develop lighting solutions with maximum efficacy, br

Mouser Electronics | 29-06-2015

Wire-to-board connectors offer wide-variety of mating configurations

Versatile Molex SPOX wire-to-board connectors are now available from Digi-Key. The interconnects offer an extremely wide-variety of mating configurations for pitch sizes from 2.5mm to 5.08mm. The name SPOX comes from the shape of the termin

Digikey | 26-06-2015

Rugged DESC panel indicator lamps suitable for the most demanding applications

Aerco now stocks the Oxley range of panel-mount LED indicators qualified against DESC controlled drawings 85122 and 87019. The high-specification lamps are protected to IP68 and 100% screened against Table I and II of DESC drawings includi

Aerco | 26-06-2015

Quarter-inch vertical jacks designed to fit widely used PCB layouts

Mouser now stocks Neutrik RJ3 and RJ5 Series 1/4-inch vertical jacks which are designed to fit widely used PCB layouts of existing vertical jacks. Their 1/4-ich size enables the highest packing density and their circumferential contact a

Mouser Electronics | 25-06-2015

SHV RF coaxial plugs for use with a variety of RF coaxial cable types

TE Connectivity SHV RF Coaxial Plugs SHV RF coaxial plugs with a fluoropolymer dielectric, dual crimp style cable termination, silver plated body and gold plated centre contact. These SHV RF coax plugs are for use with a variety of RF c

RS Components | 25-06-2015

Latest magnetic jack connectors integrate up to ten discrete components

Connector specialist EDAC has extended its popular family of connectors for telecom, networking and entertainment applications with the addition of a range of magnetic jack connectors that integrate up to ten of the most sensitive discre

Rapid Electronics | 24-06-2015

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