Electrical/Electronics

ANALOG SWITCH

Low-ohmic

The FSA4157 single pole/double throw (SPDT) is reportedly the industry's smallest low-ohmic analog switch. The product's low on-resistance (RON) is designed to improve signal integrity by not attenuating the signal and by reducing the drive required for the volume of the speaker. It is packaged in chip-scale MicroPak™ packaging and provides a 65% space savings over traditional SC70 packaging. It has an operating range of 1.65 to 5.5V and provides a 350-MHz bandwidth for high speed analog and digital signal routing in low supply voltage applications, while providing ESD protection through its 7,500V rating. Fairchild Semiconductorhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3090-591

TOUCHSWITCH

Reduces assembly time

Designed to increase service life, the glass-mountable Series 58 Touch-Sensitive switch uses capacitive technology in an electronic switching element. With no moving parts, it is reportedly extremely durable and can be bonded with adhesives directly to a windowpane. The standard color is gray and other colors are available as custom items. It is ideal for such applications as food processing, security, and the train, tram, bus, and coach market. EAO Switch Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3090-592

DC/DC CONVERTER

Small size

Reportedly the first industry standard sixteenth-brick isolated converter, the 50W ALX Series is designed to preserve the same quarter-brick and eighth-brick pin location assignments but with reduced length, while still maintaining the same functionality. The single-output product packs 15 to 20A of output current in a surface-mount package. It is equipped with industry standard features, as well as over voltage, over current, and over temperature protection. Astec Powerhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3090-593

UTILITY OUTLET

Reduces costs, time

The company's DIN-rail mount utility outlet family has been expanded to comprise 20 versions. There are four types of outlets: standard power, surge suppressor, ground fault circuit interruption, and switched version outlet (the newest addition). The utility outlet is designed to eliminate the costly and time-consuming processes of assembling an outlet in an industrial facility. It provides a dual 120V outlet, packaged in a touch-proof, safe, plastic housing. A reliable connection can be achieved via the fully insulated VDFK 4 screw clamp terminal block. Phoenix Contacthttp://rbi.ims.ca/3090-594

CLEANING SYSTEM

Bacteria-resistant coating

Constructed with AgION™ antimicrobial coated stainless steel wrappers, the SweepZone Ag™ Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems have reportedly been proven to suppress the growth and migration of bacteria. The product is fingerprint and stain resistant and offers increased durability. Its automatically controlled frequency changes create an ultrasonic cleaning "grid", sweeping through the entire tank and resulting in total cleaning, constant power, and consistent output. L&R Manufacturing Companyhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3090-595

SWITCH DEVICES

Thermally active

The LVR Series of PolySwitch® devices are designed for use in line voltage applications. They are rated at 240V ac and permit maximum voltages of up to 265V ac. Hold currents are available from 50 to 400 mA. The devices are thermally active and can reportedly help against both over current and over temperature faults on the primary side of power supplies and transformers. Devices are available in straight-lead or kinked-lead configurations and can be supplied in tape-and-reel packaging for compatibility with high-volume assembly. Tyco Electronics Power Componentshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3090-596

LINEAR ANALOG SENSOR

Rugged, compact, affordable

A new line of BIL magnetoinductive linear analog sensors are rugged, compact, non-contact, and affordable solutions for linear displacement measurements under two inches. The sensor is designed to give continuous, absolute linear position information over a 50-mm length. A magnetic target marker positioned on a moving surface influences the inductance of a circuit coil contained within the sensor body. The change of inductance relative to physical position is converted into a current signal as input to a display. Balluff Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3090-597

USB ADAPTOR

Custom OEM solutions

The PSA-05R series adaptors now feature a USB socket, allowing the data cable to charge a portable device, a universal input, and interchangeable clip adaptor plugs that enable the power supply to be connected to almost any outlet. Measuring just 2.8 x 1.8 x 1.4 inches, it is designed to support USB power specifications of 4.75-5.25V at 500mA. Phihong USAhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3090-598

STACKING CONNECTOR

Maximize capabilities

Designed to maximize high-speed signal integrity and high pin count SMT capabilities, AVX's MMA connectors feature dual active cantilever spring contacts. A single connector that can mate with itself, it is used in applications in computers, routers, servers, optical transceivers, and medical equipment, supporting a system bandwidth in excess of 5 GHz. AVX Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3090-599