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Pickering Interfaces launched its model 41-670, a single module that can function as an LVDT, RVDT or resolver simulator. Occupying just one PXI or LXI chassis slot, the programmability of the module means that it minimizes the amount of hardware required. Also, since it sits in a PXI chassis alongside a customer’s other instruments, additional […]

C&K has launched an IP67-rated anti-vandal pushbutton switch with a short-body. Designed for spaced-constrained applications, the ATPS19 Series pushbutton switch offers a nearly 40% reduction on the body length as compared to the standard ATP19 version. Rated to more than 200K electrical life cycles, the ATPS19 Series is commonly used in alarm, safety & security […]

Heilind Electronics has expanded its selection of MagJack Integrated Connector Modules (ICMs) with the manufacturer’s Marvell-compatible solution. The new module is designed for customers using the latest Marvell 10GBASE-T Ethernet PHYs, including the 88E2xxx and 88E3xxx series silicon. It offers a performance upgrade to achieve maximum speed over twisted pair copper cables – up to […]

C&K has launched a silent, sealed, subminiature, snap-acting switch series that offers precise actuation in automotive applications. The compact ZMW Series snap-acting switch combines a long stroke with more than 2mm of over travel for reliable actuation. The ZMW Series is used in rugged environments including automotive, industrial, white good and other applications. The ZMW […]

By Cliff Ortmeyer, Global Head of Technical Marketing at Newark Sensors are one of the most critical elements of electronic design for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications as, without them, devices have no input (beyond manual human intervention). The good news is that design engineers can now access state-of-the-art sensors that can radically transform […]

By Marty Houlroyd Spring-loaded pins are rapidly finding new applications in modular product design. Also referred to as SLCs (spring-loaded connectors), this product resolves many of the manufacturing issues like misalignment, coplanarity, and tolerance stack up that can plague traditional pins and sockets. However, as flexible as SLCs are you need to be aware of […]

Heilind Electronics has expanded its ULV anti-vandal switch series from E-Switch with three prewired options. ULV series anti-vandal switches are designed for applications that are subjected to harsh use. These durable and robust push-button switches feature 19 mm (ULV4 series), 22 mm (ULV7 series), and 25 mm (ULV8 series) panel cutouts and multiple switch functions. […]

By Bill Schweber for Mouser Electronics Significant advances have been made in delivering high-performance, low-cost, easy-to-use sensors for a diverse range of physical phenomena, with progress often based on micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. There’s always been a widespread need for electronic sensors that can handle the diverse range of physical phenomena such as light, pressure, […]

By Brian Dempsey, system design engineer, Texas Instruments The numbers are a wake-up call: According to the United Nations, the buildings and construction sector accounted for 36% of the world’s energy consumption in 2018, contributing to a worrisome carbon footprint. And those percentages continue to grow. As a result, the race is on. Industrial design […]

Heilind Electronics is now stocking the manufacturer’s ChipCap 2-SIP humidity and temperature sensor. ChipCap 2-SIP offers all the features and benefits of the ChipCap 2 in a Single In-Line Package (SIP) with ready installed V-Core capacitor for easy and convenient application. The product offers the most advanced and cost-effective humidity and temperature sensing solution, ideal […]

Weidmuller Inc.’s D-SERIES offers economical relays for the separation of input and output signals in industrial automation. The D-SERIES is designed for industrial applications with a wide range of relay pinning types. With up to 28 connection points per socket, they have a considerable influence on the wiring time during installation. Weidmueller’s D-Series sockets with […]

MKS Instruments, Inc. introduced the Newport 818-RAD photodiode sensor with 8 mm aperture and cosine corrected diffuser for precise irradiance and dosage measurements. The 818-RAD enables more accurate measurements of LED light sources than standard photodiode sensors. It also offers calibration over a broad spectral range and is designed to replace traditional radiometers, which are […]

Pixus Technologies offers a configuration of its RiCase enclosures that are ideal for stacking. The instrumentation cases have interlacing tabs that provide a secure connection ensuring that stacked units do not fall. The RiCase enclosures have optional carry handles on the top edge of the box that is ideal for the stacked configuration.   The product […]

Harwin has extended its Gecko-SL (Screw-Lok) product range to include horizontal male connectors. Specifying the male throughboard connector at 90° to the PCB offers additional layout flexibility to maximize space above the board. Connectors can now be located at a PCB edge, routing a mated cable sideways outside the PCB stack. A key application to […]

Hirose has expanded its compact flexible printed circuit (FPC) / flexible flat cable (FFC) connector product portfolio to meet the demands of portable device manufacturers. The TF13 Series back flip FPC / FFC connector features a small 0.4 mm pitch, 0.9 mm height, and 3.0 mm mounting depth that minimizes PCB mounting area requirements. The […]

CDM Electronics announced the completed reconfiguration of their fully equipped and certified Quality Engineering and Test Laboratory. Designed to validate the quality and integrity of CDM’s value-added builds, CDM can now virtually accommodate any testing requirement to safeguard the integrity of customer’s supply chain. The laboratory confirms compliance with all applicable military and commercial specifications standards, and boasts the […]

To address the growing demand for safe collaborative robots in manufacturing, TE Connectivity (TE) has designed a safety torque sensor with integrated and improved functional safety, including increased accuracy and speed, in the next generation of human-robot collaboration. TE’s ring-shaped safety torque sensor, which can be integrated at each cobot joint, meets the new level of safety requirements up to ISO13849 […]

Swift Sensors, Inc., a supplier of plug-and-play cloud-based wireless sensor systems for Industrial IoT, has released a water-resistant Power over Ethernet (PoE) bridge for use in manufacturing plants, restaurants and other spaces where water, cleaning solutions and other chemicals come into contact with monitoring equipment.  The Swift Sensors PoE Standard Bridge 1011 is built to […]

Keystone Electronics Corp. has expanded its assortment of PC mount screw terminals to include new Slim-Line Screw Terminals in a vertical mounting configuration. Rated for 15Amps, these new devices are ideally suited for high-density packaging on a PCB design requiring a minimal footprint wire-to-board connection.  Terminals feature a no-rock design with an exclusive anti-rotation feature […]

Heilind Electronics has introduced the 5024 EGR temperature sensor from Sensata Technologies. A versatile sensing solution for a variety of industries, the sensor has been engineered and redesigned to meet the harshest environmental conditions industrial applications have to offer. The 5024 EGR temperature sensor is a compact and economical NTC-based temperature sensor with a performance […]

Senseeker Engineering has announced the availability of the Oxygen RD0092, the world’s first 8 µm pitch dual-band digital readout IC (DROIC). The Oxygen RD0092 supports a 1280 x 720 frame size at over 500 fps and dual-polarity inputs to provide compatibility with all industry-standard direct-injection detector materials. The solution was designed to optimize infrared imaging […]

Anyone who has owned a smartphone or other portable electronic device has inevitably exposed it to unforeseen dust or liquid. Thankfully many of today’s portable devices, including those used in outdoor or industrial applications, have been designed to hold up to these sorts of hazards. Rugged performance is now an expected feature from end-users, but […]

Mencom, the North American Master Distributor for ILME rectangular connectors, introduces the LS-Type enclosure solution for the entertainment industry. These enclosures can be ideally used for lighting system, power supply, mixer and dimmer panels on theater stages, film sets, radio and TV studios, discos, trade fair booths, concert halls, and night public events, thanks to […]

VocalZoom launched its Autonomous Sensors for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Combining contactless, high-resolution vibration sensor technology with built-in data processing and wireless communications, the company’s Autonomous Sensors offer low-cost and fast deployment of a wide range of monitoring applications for IIoT environments, providing manufacturers with crucial operational and technical insights.  VZ’s laser sensors […]

NewTek Sensor Solutions now offers an online 3-D model library of its LVDT Position Sensors to ensure their proper fit and seamless integration into a new or existing application.  Offered in .stp (STEP) and .igs (IGES) formats for near universal acceptance in CAD programs, the 3-D models help OEMS and end-users visualize space requirements for […]