The IP66 EJSS family from Hammond Electronics is available in 304 or 316 grade stainless steel, supplied as standard in a natural smooth brushed finish. Sealed to IP66, the EJSS is designed for use as an instrument enclosure, an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic control housing, electrical junction box or terminal wiring enclosure. In applications such…
Single-phase EMC line filters are ultra-compact
Single-phase EMC filters now include the FMBB EP series, a new generation of ultra-compact filters with high-performing attenuation. The new double-stage filter family is more powerful than typical filters, meeting the space constraints and performance requirements of today’s state-of-the-art electronic devices. Top-quality components, including right-sized film capacitors and chokes with highly permeable cores, together with…
Sager Electronics explains hazardous gas detection sensors in handheld safety monitors
Electronic parts distributor Sager Electronics has shared a use case for its supplier NevadaNano’s hazardous gas detection sensors in handheld safety monitors. NevadaNano recently entered into a partnership with Blackline Safety, the leader of wirelessly connected gas detection and lone worker monitoring products to oil and gas, chemical, general industry and first responders in a…
Sample kit covers thermal interface materials
A comprehensive engineering kit includes free samples of (20) different Sarcon Thermal Interface Materials. The sample kit gives engineers the flexibility to test the performance properties of multiple Sarcon materials in order to find the perfect option for their application. The wide selection of products in the kit offer thermal conductivities that range from 0.9…
Wire harness/cabinet design software adds tabular editing, document embedding, and 3D PDF support
The 2020 release of the E3.series electrical and fluid engineering tool suite features expanded functionality across the complete range of applications from schematics and cable planning through to 2D and 3D cabinet and wire harness design and documentation. E3.series is widely used in the manufacturing industry to design large, complex electrical cabling, control cabinet, and…
Next X-prize challenge: $1 million for a better face mask design
Have an idea for a better surgical face mask? Consider teaming up with a youngster to enter the latest XPrize invention competition: A design for a surgical face mask to protect against COVID-19 that doesn’t suffer from the drawbacks of existing masks. Organizers say resistance to wearing face masks stems from their numerous downsides. An…
Universal modular fuse now approved to 10 A by VDE
The VDE has approved the 10-A Universal Modular Fuse, UMF 250, according to IEC 60127-7/1. Offered with fifteen rated currents, 500 mA to 15 A, the quick-acting SMD fuse was previously approved by VDE up to 8 A. The complete range is also cURus approved according to UL 248-14 and CSA22. An alternative to traditional…
RFID reader modules target apps squeezed for space
The OMNIKEY 5127CK Reader Core is the latest addition to the proven OMNIKEY family which makes it possible for systems integrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other partners to embed RFID into devices with limited physical space to accurately authenticate people, reduce fraud and protect sensitive data in a contactless way. The new reader core…
Miniature toggle switch from C&K features never-slip grip
The miniature 7000 Series locking toggle switch series now includes an optional knurled cap. The textured pattern provides a nonslip surface that enables customers to move from one position to another without the toggle lever slipping from their grip. Offering reliable and long-term operation up to 100K cycles, the 7000 Series locking toggle switch is…
Electrically conductive elastomers resist galvanic corrosion
Materials enhancements in two new electrically conductive elastomers from Laird R&F Products eliminate the risk of galvanic corrosion and damage from fuel, oils and deicing fluids in military and aerospace applications. Laird can manufacture the new elastomers using highly resilient fluorosilicone and either nickel aluminum or passivated silver aluminum fillers, offering reliable mechanical, environmental and…
Pint-sized on-off buttons and switches target reset apps
New miniaturized WS-TASV and WS-TASU buttons, WS-SLSU slide switch and another WS-RSTV series device on/off switch can mount on PCBs for use as reset switches. The 8.7×3.0×2.0-mm WS-SLSU SPDT switch is a slide switch in horizontal design, which is attached to the outer edge of the PCB as a SMT mountable component. Würth Elektronik also…
LED interior lamps are super-bright, thin and dimmable
New Opti-Brite Diamond Series LED Interior thin, surface-mount lamps are dimmable and able to remember previous intensity settings. Diamond Series lamps are designed for broad interior application flexibility and can be wired to operate manually or use their passive infrared sensors (PIR) to automatically illuminate in the presence of human movement. The distinctive diamond-shaped lamps…
Harnessing waste heat for electrical power
Solid-state devices that convert heat to energy have a reputation for being inefficient. New materials may eventually change the equation. Leland Teschler • Executive Editor Estimates are that 61% of the energy consumed in the U.S. is lost to heat. No wonder, then, that there is interest in finding ways to harvest some of these…
What you think you know that isn’t so — Adventures in fake Wikipedia posts
Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor [email protected] On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler Ever heard of the K890 sub-machine gun? A a prototype came out during the 1950s, but there were hardly any made. The reason was its awkwardly shaped stock which made the gun difficult to shoot accurately. It also had a weirdly short…
On/off switches now come in 24-mm mounting diameters
The MSM Metal Line series of on/off switches is now available with a 24-mm mounting diameter. The sleek looking range of switches provides a multitude of options for switching voltages from 30 Vdc to 250 Vac and switching currents from 0.1 A to 10 A. The ruggedness of the MSM series is particularly noteworthy with…
Flame-retardant plastic enclosures mount on standard DIN rails
The 1597DIN family of UL94-V0 flame-retardant plastic enclosures mount to standard IEC/EN 60715 35-mm DIN rails for applications such as industrial control equipment, automation, equipment management and monitoring, HVAC controllers and distributed IoT equipment. The family consists initially of four sizes: 2, 4, 6 and 9 standard 17.5-mm module widths. All sizes have two mounting…
New indicator buzzers feature tight frequency tolerances
New magnetic and piezo indicator buzzers incorporate tight frequency tolerances of ±100 Hz. Thanks to their narrow frequency range, these audio indicators offer added frequency stability that is not affected by temperature or voltage, while providing more consistent tones and sounds in an end application. This makes them a highly reliable solution for medical, smart…
OTTO awards Sager Electronics Distributor of the Year honors
Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, today announced it’s been named OTTO’s 2019 Distributor of the Year. This is the second year in a row that Sager was recognized by OTTO with this award. “Once again, OTTO is pleased to recognize Sager Electronics…
New holders accept handheld enclosures
OKW has added new S- and M-sized holders to its STYLE-CASE range of ergonomic handheld enclosures. Holders are now available for all three case sizes (S, M and L). Elegant STYLE-CASE is ideal for measuring and monitoring equipment – notably in medical and social care but also in many industrial, office and household applications. The…
Uncritical thinking about thinking critically
Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor [email protected] Headlines were made recently when numerous universities announced they would no longer require students applying for admission to take ACT and SAT tests. But there is a lesser-known test, the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA+), that may be a better indicator of academic learning than either of…
Digi-Key Electronics enters U.S. distribution partnership with American Zettler
Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, announced that it has expanded its product portfolio by signing a U.S. distribution partnership with American Zettler, providing Digi-Key customers with a wide range of electromechanical relays from American Zettler, Zettler Magnetics and AZ Displays. This expansion is part of Digi-Key’s Marketplace initiative, expanding the world’s largest selection…
19-in. mini-racks for table-top instrumentation come in 5U height
Mini-racks are now available in all heights from 3U to 6U as standard. These advanced mini-racks are designed for mounting standard 19-in. subracks, chassis and front panels. Applications include test and measurement equipment, networking and communications devices, sound and studio systems, laboratory instruments, industrial computers and control systems. Elegant TECHNOMET 19-in. enclosures consist of two…
Knowledge center helps prevent arc-flash hazards
A new arc-flash knowledge center (Littelfuse.com/arcflash) for engineers, electricians, maintenance workers, and others creating a safer electrical environment. The resource portal helps workers protect critical infrastructure by providing arc-flash information on causes, mitigation and incident energy calculations as well as white papers, videos and case studies. “This new knowledge center is designed to inform workers…
Monolithic Power Systems signs Farnell Electronics to expand e-commerce footprint
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. is entering into a distribution agreement with Farnell Electronics, a global, online distributor specializing in high-service distribution of technology products, services, and solutions for electronic systems design. This partnership will give customers access to MPS’s extensive portfolio of high-performance, highly integrated power solutions in industrial applications, telecom infrastructures, cloud computing, automotive,…
Sager Electronics recognizes top suppliers in its annual Supplier Excellence Program
Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, today announced the top performers in its 2019 Supplier Excellence Program. Sager’s Supplier Excellence Program focuses on quality, operations and business systems support, along with management and field level support. For the second year in a row,…