Connectors, Switches & EMECH


Push-pull RJ45 connector offers IP65/IP67 protection and resistance to shock and vibration

Phoenix Contact's new RJ45 push-pull Advance connector with die-cast housing offers IP65/IP67 protection and resistance against shock and vibration. The RJ45 features a built-in locking system to prevent inadvertent removal. The conne

Mouser Electronics | 23-03-2015

Robust low-profile 0.4m pitch stacking board-to-board connectors

Mouser is now stocking JAE Electronics' WP6C Series board-to-board low-profile, stacking-type connectors with 0.4mm pitch spacing. Ideal for areas such as high-density mounting in mobile phones, smartphones, LCD displays, and notebook

Mouser Electronics | 23-03-2015

Connectors protect cables from moisture ingress even when disconnected

There are no shortage of waterproof connectors available to design engineers. A great number however have to be mated to actually be waterproof as the casing acts as the seal. In many applications this is not adequate as connectors may h

Intelliconnect | 23-03-2015

Future-proof interconnect system using either optical or copper interconnects

Samtec has announced an agreement with Hirose Electric USA, Inc. as a second source for Samtec’s FireFly Micro Flyover System. As a certified independent second source, Hirose can now provide its customers a future-proof inside-the-box syst

Samtec | 23-03-2015

Industrial / harsh-environment interconnects for intrinsically-safe circuits

With the addition of Harting's Han Ex connectors for use in potentially explosive environments, RS Components has extended its range of interconnection solutions serving industries such as mining, chemicals, process automation, and oil and

RS Components | 20-03-2015

Highly-versatile board-to-board connector offering suits many needs

Hirose Electric FunctionMAX board-to-board connectors are now available from Mouser stock. The highly-versatile selection provides a high level of functionality for floating and high-speed connectors. FunctionMAX targets advanced indust

Mouser Electronics | 19-03-2015

Ultra low-profile high-density interposers provide ultimate design flexibility

Samtec’s newly released Z-Ray one-piece interposer arrays are ultra-low profile, high density and highly customizable. The compression contact arrays are used as interposers or integrated into connector housings. Compared to standard interp

Samtec | 19-03-2015

Versatile high-brightness chip RGB LEDs suit wide range of illumination needs

Lumex QuasarBrite 0805 RGB LEDs are now available from Mouser. They feature AllnGan high-brightness chip technology. Peak wavelengths are 632nm, 530nm and 486nm. Typical forward voltage is 2V for the red channel, and 3V for the green a

Mouser Electronics | 18-03-2015

New surface-mount current-sense transformers cut power dissipation

Coilcraft has launched the new CST2010 Series of current-sense transformers. The devices detect switching current up to 40A over a frequency range of 50 to 500kHz while also isolating circuits electrically, resulting in up to 10X lower p

Coilcraft Europe | 18-03-2015

Compact, robust and versatile wire-to-board spring clamp system

TTI has announced it is now stocking FCI's new NQ SMT wire-to-board spring clamp system in Europe. Versatile and robust, NQ SMT spring clamps have a compact design only 5mm high which saves valuable PCB space and makes them ideal for sp

TTI Europe | 17-03-2015

High-performance LMF brush contact connectors provide high density in tighter corners

Amphenol's low mating force (LMF) rectangular 55302 Series brush connectors are now available from Mouser. They feature bristle brush contacts meeting the requirements of MIL-DTL-55302, providing high density in tighter spacing, low mat

Mouser Electronics | 17-03-2015

New M8 connectors target space-constrained applications

A new version of the popular Binder range of M8 connectors reduces the length by some 30% making them ideal for applications where space is at a premium such as in inductive proximity sensors. Until now all Binder M8 connectors incorporate

Binder | 16-03-2015

Watertight panel-mount indicators assure performance in tough environments

Suitable for a wide range of challenging environments, AiVCC's L60 Series 5.9mm watertight LED panel-mount indicators are now stocked by Mouser. The indicators offer a robust body with drip-proof protection in a small package. The L6

Mouser Electronics | 13-03-2015

First USB connector with an integrated EMC filter and ESD protection

Würth Elektronik’s WE-EPLE USB 2.0 type A jack, the world’s first USB connector with an integrated EMC filter and ESD protection, is now available from Farnell element14. The jack is pad-compatible with most conventional USB connectors

Farnell element14 | 13-03-2015

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