Heilind Electronics has expanded its portfolio with the addition of ITT Cannon. The distribution agreement positions Heilind as a global partner for ITT Cannon, authorizing the sale of these products in the American, European and Asian markets. In the Americas, the agreement includes both Heilind Electronics and Interstate Connecting Components (ICC), the mil-aero division of […]
Heilind Electronics expands sensor portfolio with line of Sensata pressure sensors
Heilind Electronics recently added Sensata’s Cynergy3 pressure sensors to its extensive sensor portfolio. A versatile solution for a variety of industries, these sensors use an electronic signal to measure pressure. Sensata – Cynergy3 offers permanent and portable pressure sensors for the water industry, including custom solutions for water pressure monitoring. The company also manufactures industrial […]
Terminal block selection guide
Terminal blocks, often called connection terminals or screw terminals, provide secure wire-to-board or wire-to-wire connections in a range of end applications. While a relatively straightforward component by their very nature, terminal blocks still have a number of design considerations to take into account. Key mechanical specifications like the wire-entry orientation, wire-securing method, and module type […]
Women in Engineering: Jennifer McConnell delivers a forensic perspective to engineering
Jennifer McConnell is a Product Manager with Protochips B.S. Chemistry and a Masters in Forensic Chemistry. Protochips is a microscopy solutions provider that maximizes the electron microscope’s resolution capabilities to give scientists, engineers, and researchers the ability to perform dynamic quantitative nanoscale analysis. Here is what she shares with DW about she evolved her chemistry…
Women in Engineering: Calista Redmond unlocks key for open source, collaborative engineering
Calista Redmond is the CEO of the RISC-V International, a global nonprofit association based in Switzerland. Founded in 2015 as the RISC-V International with 29 members, RISC-V is now a truly global organization with over 200 member organizations in more than 30 countries, plus over 300 individual members worldwide. Redmond has over 20 years…
LVDT/RVDT/resolver simulator module occupies just one PXI slot
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 […]
Anti-vandal pushbutton switch offers an extended durability in shorter housing
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 expands MagJack ICMs with Marvell-compatible versions
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 […]
Snap-acting switches feature long stroke for reliable actuation
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 […]
Smart sensors advancements bring new possibilities to industrial automation
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 […]
10 important points to consider when using spring-loaded connectors (SLCs) in your design
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 […]
Anti-vandal switches with wired leads now available at Heilind Electronics
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. […]
Advancements create easy-to-use sensors
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, […]
How to optimize building and home automation designs to be more energy-efficient
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 now stocking Amphenol advanced humidity and temperature sensors
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 […]
Relays for separation of input and output signals in industrial automation
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 […]
Circular geometry photodiode irradiance and dosage sensor replaces traditional radiometers
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 […]
Electronics enclosure cases have Stackable feature
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 […]
Right-angle termination added to 1.25mm pitch connectors for cable-to-board applications
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 […]
FPC connector features short mounting depth to save space
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 […]
Certified facility ensures interconnect products test to ISO and MIL-STD standards
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 […]
Safety torque sensor for integrated and improved functional safety in collaborative robots
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 […]
PoE bridge ruggedized for use in wet and harsh environments
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 […]
PC screw terminals now available in vertical-mounting configurations
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 expands temperature sensor offering with Sensata
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 […]