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CUI Inc announces that their AMT Series modular encoder is now being carried by MicroMo Electronics, Inc., the North American distributor for the Faulhaber Group. The AMT utilizes CUI’s proprietary capacitive technology, which holds numerous advantages over the optical technology typically used in today’s modular encoders. The AMT’s design allows users to select from a range of resolutions via an on-board dip switch, creating flexibility for companies utilizing multiple encoders in their applications. Additionally, common problems associated with optical encoders, including fragility of the optical disk, led burn-out, limited temperature range, and high current consumption are eliminated by capacitive technology. The AMT has been paired with several MicroMo DC motors ranging from 22 to 32 mm diameters and is being sold as a value added package. Dodd Disler, MicroMo’s Vice President and COO observes, “CUI provides a competitive encoder solution using unique technology. This provides

CUI Inc's power line, V-Infinity, announced a new line of step-down constant current dc-dc converters that have been designed for driving high power LEDs. The VLD24 series has efficiency levels of up to 95% and a wide input range of 5.5 to 36 Vdc. The series has two means of LED dimming: PWM digital dimming and analog dimming control via a trim POT. The VLD24 is ideal for a wide range of LED applications where precise accuracy and brightness control is needed, including signage, transport, consumer electronics, and signaling. Available output currents include 300, 350, 500, 600, and 700 mA with an output voltage range of 2 to 32 Vdc. The VLD24 series has an ambient operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C at full load in the 300 mA and 350 mA versions and -40°C to +71°C in the 500 mA, 600 mA, and 700 mA versions. Short-circuit protection and on/off control are standard features. This series is compact, measuring 0.897 x 0.401 x 0.374 inches in a pcb mount package. The VLD2

CUI Inc introduces a new panel mount optical encoder that has a 2-bit quadrature resolution and can be used in a wide variety of applications. The C14 series is of high quality with a clean, crisp square wave output and no plastic components. Possible applications include audio, aircraft, medical and test equipment, or as a replacement for a panel mount potentiometer. The C14 series has a 16 or 32 angle of throw position along with three shaft options that include 3.175 mm with slotted end, 6 mm diameter round, and 6.35 mm with D-cut. Detent options include 16, 32, or non-detent. A push switch is available and there are four termination options including solder holes, 130 mm cable with connector, pcb mount, and panel mount. The C14 series will be available through Digi-Key soon with prices starting at under $23 per unit. Please contact CUI directly for OEM pricing.

CUI Inc's power line, V-Infinity, introduces a new line of rugged dc-dc converters that feature an ultra-wide 4:1 input and provide 50~200 W of output power. These chassis-mount units are enclosed in an aluminum case measuring 4.25x4.00x1.50 inches and include a built-in heat sink for improved thermal performance. The VHK series is perfectly suited for various communications and industrial applications where rugged design is required. Users can select from an input voltage range of 9~36 Vdc or 18~72 Vdc and output voltages of 3.3, 5, 12, 15, 24, or 48 Vdc. The standard operating temperature range is -40~85°C, with the 50 W model operating up to 60°C under convection-cooled conditions. Safety features of the VHK series include over current, over temperature, input transient, and short circuit protections. Additional features include high efficiency, fast transient response, remote sense, and remote on/off control. Most models are available immediately through Digi-Key with price

CUI Inc's power line, V-Infinity, introduced a new line of dc-dc converters that provide 12 W output power in a compact 24-pin DIP package. The VAWQ12 series is an isolated board mount converter featuring a wide 4:1 input range and efficiencies of up to 88%. This series measures 1.26 x 0.79 x 0.41 inches and is housed in a five-sided metal shielded casing with an industry standard pinout. The VAWQ12 series is well suited for many applications where space is at a premium and a wide input range is needed such as data transfer equipment or battery operated equipment. The VAWQ12 series has an input range from 9-36 Vdc at a nominal input of 24 Vdc, or from 18-75 Vdc at nominal input of 48 Vdc. Output voltages include 3.3, 5, 12, and 15 Vdc. The series has an operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C and an I/O isolation voltage of 1,500 Vdc. Features include over voltage protection, short circuit protection, and remote on/off control. The VAWQ12 series is available immediately thr

Coto Technology has introduced a  high-sensitivity reed relay to its line of economical "Spartan" SIP's. The 5-volt 9007-05-40 has 1000 ohm coil resistance (rather than the standard 500 ohm) and includes an external  magnetic shield.  The new SIP is available only in Form A with an optional diode.  The 9007-05-40 is .25" wide and .810" long with .2" spacing between  the four leads and has contact ratings of 10 watts and up to 200 volts or 0.5 Amp switching.  Like other SIP's in Coto's economical Spartan series, the 9007-05-40  is a general purpose relay ideally suited for security, industrial and telecom applications.  The SIP offers high-insulation resistance and high-speed switching when compared to electromechanical relays. The 9007-05-40 is available with stock to six week lead times.

Coto Technology of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is offering a high-performance, high-reliability molded SIP Reed Relay that occupies 41% less board space than Coto's other high-performance 9000 series SIP's. Like the 9000 series, Coto's  9090 series reed relay is ideally suited for Automatic Test Equipment, Instrumentation, RF and Telecommunications applications. The 9090 series has a molded thermoset body on an  integral lead frame design. It features high insulation resistance and high reliability, hermetically-sealed contacts for long life. The relay is tested to 1 Billion operations. The  9090 SIP reed relay has a stock to six-week turnaround. Additional options and customization are readily available.

Coto Technology of North Kingstown, Rhode Island,  is now offering a surface mountable DIP Reed Relay. The 8061 is a 1-Form C (single-pole, double-throw) SMD available in 5.0, 12.0, and 24.0 V coil.  Ideally suited to the needs of  Automated Test Equipment, Instrumentation, Data Acquisition, and Process Control requirements, Coto's 8061 relay provides high-insulation resistance and high reliability, hermetically-sealed contacts for  long life.  Available in the industry-standard 14-pin DIP package, the 8061 relay has a seven-week turnaround. Additional options include co-axial shield and diode.

Coto Technology of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, has introduced the Spartan Series of SIP and DIP Reed Relays. Designed for economy, the Spartan 9007 4-Pin SIP is a general purpose,  high-reliability relay best suited for Security, Instrumentation, and Modem applications. The 9007 offers high insulation resistance and high-speed switching when compared to electromechanical relays. The Spartan 8L00 DIP, in the industry standard 14-pin molded DIP package, will cross to all competitive DIP packages, such as CP Clare's DSS series and  Hamlin's HE3600 series and is ideal for use in telecom, security and other general purpose applications.  The 8L00 is available in Form 1A, 1C, and 2A packages, 5,12, and 24 V coil designs, and with electrostatic shield and diode options. The Spartan SIP is available from stock to 6-week leadtimes.   

Coto Technology's 3500 and 3600 series Low Thermal EMF Reed Relays reduce thermocoupling and provide for true voltage measurements at very low signal levels. The 3500 & 3600 series Reed Relays  address the problem of stray voltages introducing errors into the signal path when measuring low level signals (tens to hundreds of microvolts).  Typically, as temperature increases, stray voltages are generated by  "thermocouples" in the circuit, resulting from the dissimilar materials of a relay. Coto's low thermal relays incorporate a patented thermal chip which provides thermal  equilibrium while maintaining electrical isolation.  This helps to compensate for the effects of thermal gradients which cause EMF voltages. Coto's low thermal relays are available  with maximum thermal EMF ratings between  0.5 V and 10 V and are 100% production tested.  Other available features include: Switching voltages up to 1000VDC; dry- or  mercury-wetted reed switches; up to 3-f

The Coto 8L00 series is a general purpose Dual Inline Package (DIP) Reed Relay which has been streamlined for economy. The Coto 8L00 Series matches the industry standard for fit, form and function and is ideal for telecommunications, process control and  instrumentation applications. The Coto 8L00 Series is available in both surface mount and thru-hole packages. Diode and shield options are available. Standard  configurations are 1A,1B,1C and 2A. Custom configurations are also available. The Coto 8L00 is designed to cross all DIP packages at an extremely competitive price. Stock 4-6 weeks.

A softened version of earlier Contura styles featuring gently curved corners and edges assuring compatibility with most any panel design. Intuitive feel is maximized by the use of 2 embossed circular pads located at opposite ends of the rocker. Any combination of Bar or Oval style lenses can be located in the pads providing a truly unique look, exclusive to Contura VII. V-Series Switches Product Highlights     Maximum sealing protection with dual seals around lamps and rocker stem certified to IP66 & IP68. Optional panel seals for additional protection.     Silver plated butt contact mechanism provides 50 to 100 thousand electrical cycles and a variety of different electrical ratings.     Roller pin mechanism does not require lubricants and allows the switch to withstand extreme temperatures.     The switch base accommodates up to 10 terminals and a large variety of switch and lighting circuits.     The multi-step mounting wings provide a secure fit for panel thicknesses

OctoPlex’s touchscreen control of AC/DC circuit protection enables remote placement of breaker panels close to loads, the elimination of extensive home-run wiring to main panels, and substantial savings in wire, weight, and installation costs. Panels may be placed in unobtrusive, hidden locations, freeing up valuable cabin space onboard. Dual NMEA2000 communication plus redundant component architecture virtually eliminate the possibility of single-point failure. A generic module can replace any failed DC breaker and immediately assume the previous breaker’s settings. With over 30,000 OctoPlex DC circuit breakers currently in use, fewer than eight returned breakers have failed. The AC panels employ standard Carling breakers with manual operation capability, plus dual-bus communications. Multi-function capabilities OctoPlex will monitor AC power, batteries, DC open-load condition, and power feeds for alarming or for device activation, plus operate any desired single or multiple brea

ILLUMRA, the leader in wireless battery-free controls, announced the release of a new solar-powered light sensor that can run indefinitely on a few hours of light a day. The new product, when used with other wireless devices, creates a daylight harvesting solution that is both easy to install and use. This breakthrough technology may be seen at the upcoming LIGHTFAIR trade show in Las Vegas (EnOcean/ILLUMRA booth #2027). “The new light sensor gives building owners a powerful tool to control costs,” said Jan Finlinson, director at ILLUMRA.Wireless Light Sensor “By reducing electrical light levels in a room and taking advantage of the ambient light, we could greatly reduce the world’s $200+ billion light bill*.” The ILLUMRA light sensor communicates to controls through the uncrowded 315 MHz band, saving energy by lowering the output of artificial light when daylight is present in a room. Customers can reduce energy consumption 20 to 60 percent, depending on the devices used and the

ILLUMRA, the premier supplier of self-powered, battery-free, wireless lighting and HVAC controls in North America has won "Best Dimming or Control" at The LED Show in Las Vegas. A panel of LED experts reviewed the dimmer and announced the award on August 27, 2010. The constant-voltage dimmer is available in a wireless or wired configuration that responds to hardwired or wireless battery-free controls to adjust the brightness of LED fixtures. The wired version is also available with an industry standard 0-10V input. "ILLUMRA is providing the LED community with game changing technology," said James Highgate, Lighting Consultant and Director of the LED Show. "We are impressed with the dimming capabilities in such a small package. We see the potential for many manufactures to incorporate the ILLUMRA LED dimmer into their product line." The new device uses 65,000 dimming steps to provide ultra smooth LED dimming at all light levels, eliminating the flicke

ILLUMRA, the leader in wireless battery-free controls, announced the release of a new solar powered wireless Door/Window Sensor. This new product maximizes the energy savings of heating and air conditioning systems by providing wireless status of windows and/or doors. The breakthrough technology may be seen at the GreenBuild Show in Chicago, Illinois (EnOcean/ILLUMRA booth #583). Energy waste can be reduced by 20 to 60 percent by disabling blowers and/or adjusting temperature setpoints in HVAC systems when windows and doors are left open. The wireless Door/Window Sensor is a key component to reducing energy waste in hotel, condominium and dormitory buildings. “We are excited to help building operators reduce energy waste through the use of the easy to install, tamper resistant, maintenance free window/door sensors,” said Jan Finlinson, Director at ILLUMRA. “Energy management professionals can leverage this product to reduce operating costs and the environmental impact of the buil

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has added a low-band RF mixer that enhances the user’s mobile connectivity experience by reducing intermodulation distortion in the crowded frequency spectrum for 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G systems. IDT’s new Zero-Distortion™ base transceiver station (BTS) diversity mixer offers improved system third-order intermodulation distortion (IM3) performance with reduced power consumption, covering the 450 MHz, Long-term Evolution (LTE) and extended global system for mobile communications (EGSM) frequency range. The IDT F1102 is a low-power, low-distortion dual 400 - 1000 MHz RF-to-IF mixer that improves IM3 by over 15 dB, while simultaneously reducing power consumption by over 40 percent compared to standard mixers. These performance qualities result in better signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for improved quality of service (QoS),

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the world’s lowest-power PCI Express® timing family. The new family of buffers and synthesizers offer unprecedented power savings and integration for communications, computing, and consumer markets. The IDT 9FGVxxxx (synthesizers) and 9DBVxxxx (buffers) are the latest members of IDT’s leading portfolio of PCI Express solutions, which also includes switches, bridges, signal repeaters, flash controllers and timing. The new timing devices consume less than 50 mW of power – less than one-tenth the power required by previous solutions. The ultra-low power consumption reduces heat dissipation to ease cooling requirements in large-scale cloud computing applications, resulting in a typical datacenter energy cost saving of over $600 per rack per year. “As the leaders in timing and PCI Express switching solutions, IDT’s expert

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry’s first NVM Express (NVMe) enterprise flash memory controller with native support for PCIe® Gen 3. IDT’s NVMe flash controller family provides a standards-based solid-state drive (SSD) solution, enabling storage and server original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to overcome latency and throughput bottlenecks inherent to legacy SAS/SATA-based SSD designs. IDT’s new flash memory controller family consists of two versions: 16-channel with PCIe x4 Gen 3 (89HF16P04AG3) and 32-channel with PCIe x8 Gen 3 (89HF32P08AG3). The flash controllers are designed to fully comply with the NVMe standard – a standard that defines an optimized register interface, command set, and feature set for PCIe SSDs. The goal of the standard is to help enable the broad adoption of PCIe-based SSDs, and to provide a scalable interface that

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has become a member of the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP), an independently operated organization composed of global wireless power and technology industry leaders. The A4WP will focus on a new wireless power transfer technology that provides spatial freedom for charging of electrical devices in cars, on table tops and for multiple devices simultaneously. “We are excited to join the A4WP and to help steer the direction of a new technology standard,” said Arman Naghavi, vice president and general manager of the Analog and Power Division at IDT. “With IDT’s experience in developing the award-winning, highly integrated IDTP9030 and IDTP9020 wireless power transmitter and receiver chipset, we look forward to meeting the challenges of next-generation wireless power transfer technologies.” “We are pleased to wel

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it will demonstrate its industry-leading products at the 2012 Intel® Developer Forum, September 11-13. IDT will exhibit select products that power, connect, and support Intel-based products and systems, including NVM Express (NVMe) flash controller, PCI Express® (PCIe®), timing, signal integrity, and RapidIO® solutions. IDT will display a performance demonstration of its recently announced NVMe PCI Express flash memory controller. The 16-channel PCIe x4 Gen 3 (89HF16P04AG3) and 32-channel PCIe x8 Gen 3 (89HF32P08AG3) flash controllers are designed to fully comply with the NVMe standard – a standard that defines an optimized register interface, command set, and feature set for PCIe SSDs. This allows OEMs to build standards-based solid-state drive (SSD) solutions that dramatically improve performance and overcome thr

Intematix, a leading innovator of patented phosphors and phosphor components for high-quality LED lighting, today announced three-dimensional additions to its ChromaLit™ Collection. The new forms and light output levels improve the quality of light from LED bulbs, lamps and innovative fixture designs. The latest ChromaLit technology will be on display at LIGHTFAIR International 2011, the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, May 17-19 in Philadelphia, PA. “Our newest ChromaLit products offer almost 360 degree light distribution, effectively serving as the core of the next generation LED light bulb,” said Julian Carey, Intematix Director of Marketing. “In the past, bulb designs have presented challenges to LED lighting designers. Our latest remote phosphor solutions accelerate the development of products with high light quality, high efficacy and smooth and broad radiation patterns needed by the marketplace.” Compared to convention

Intematix, a leading innovator of patented phosphors for high-quality LEDs, today announced new additions to the ChromaLit™ Collection of remote phosphor light sources. In response to high demand following its January launch, ChromaLit light sources are now available in 110 optimal shapes, color temperatures and Color Rendering Indexes (CRI). ChromaLit optimizes light quality and efficacy performance for applications like down, spot, under-cabinet, linear, task, area, ceiling panel and industrial lighting systems. The entire ChromaLit family is now available through Future Lighting Solutions, a global provider of LED lighting solutions. "We are pleased to offer the complete ChromaLit light source family of products to our customers," said Jamie Singerman, Corporate Vice President of Future Lighting Solutions. "This transformative technology opens doors for the lighting industry and effectively complements Future's extensive lighting technology portfolio."

Intematix, a leading innovator of patented phosphors for high-quality LEDs, today introduced ChromaLitTM, the groundbreaking family of remote phosphor light source solutions. ChromaLit is now generally available to LED luminaire and lighting module manufacturers, providing unparalleled design freedom, more efficient manufacturing processes, exceptional light quality and up to 30 percent higher system efficacy. The ChromaLit collection implements precision optics manufacturing and Intematix’s cutting-edge phosphor technology to provide lighting manufacturers with the capability to create previously unimaginable lighting systems in any shape and any color. ChromaLit products are customizable in geometry, color temperature, CRI and substrate material, offering flexibility and creative opportunities never before seen in luminaires. Uniform, curvilinear and three-dimensional lighting designs are now made possible where challenges existed with conventional LED approaches. “By separatin

Expanding its product portfolio in high-density Integrated Passive Devices, IPDiA, a leading supplier of Silicon passive components, has today introduced a new generation of PICS technology, dubbed PICS3, which has recorded 250 nF/mm2 capacitance density for demanding applications including medical, aerospace, industrial, communication and defense. “Delivery of Silicon capacitors with several µFarad capacitances is now a reality”, said Laurent Dubos, IPDiA marketing manager. Thanks to its patented and leading PICS technology, IPDiA integrates up to hundred passive components (resistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes) in a single silicon die, as well as a single 10 µfarad capacitor offering an upgrade solution to tantalum or ceramic capacitors with the “out of standard performance” of the silicon passive component. IPDiA produces standalone Integrated Passive Devices (IPD) or passive component networks that can be reflow or bumped, both on main electronic boards as well as in

IPDiA, leader in 3D Silicon components, will develop new high performance Integrated Passive Devices (IPD) and innovative System in Package technologies with its partners (CEA LETI, CNRS - LAAS and - CRISMAT, 3D Plus, ELA Medical, Gemalto, Kalray, MOVEA). To reach miniaturization and reliability requirements increasingly necessary in applications such as implantable medical devices and smart cards, IPDIA will develop new structures and processes to: - Design new high performance Integrated Passive Devices working in severe environments. - Develop new packaging technologies for system miniaturization. PRIIM supports IPDiA real innovative industrial services for IPDs and Assembly.

IPDiA, a leading supplier of silicon passive components and 3D silicon packaging is offering what is probably the first call to participate to a Through Silicon Via (TSV) Multi Part Wafer (MPW) or so-called “pizza mask”. Through Silicon Via technology is known to offer numerous advantages: • Application and electrical performance benefits with shortest connections between dies for sensitive signals; • Double side assembly solution resulting in package design simplification and better power supply redistribution; • High density packing and financial benefit with a high degree of miniaturization and therefore lower costs. Thanks to this MPW opportunity, companies which would like to make an evaluation design with Through Vias in Silicon could take advantage of this open proposal and have the product available within a very short leadtime for applications such as: • Interposer with System in Package (SiP); • Wafer Level Package (WLP); • Interposer for Submount; • Die s

IPDiA to introduce, what is probably the first 100 Volt TVS protection diode available for HB LED lighting application. IPDiA, leader in 3D Silicon components, brings innovation and vision to the High Brightness LED marketplace by introducing 100 Volt ESD component protection specifically designed for HB LED ESD protection. More and more , in order to reach the level of lumen that could be compliant with the latest market requirements, HB LEDs are designed using serial string of LEDs. Furthermore, these HB LEDs are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge, and should be protected by side mounting TVS component or Silicon submount platform integrating this ESD protection.

CEA-Leti and IPDiA have formed a common lab to capitalize on their complementary expertise in miniaturization and 3D integration on silicon. The common lab is dedicated to developing new 3D-integration technologies for passive electronics components on silicon and will open the door to new applications in promising markets such as LED lighting, healthcare and aerospace that require extreme miniaturization. The partnership also will pave the way to improved miniaturization of passive components such as resistors, capacitors and inductors. Specifically, the common lab is designed to develop:     Very high-end passive components on silicon that will resist harsh environments     Functional sub-mounts for lighting components     Innovative assembly technologies allowing ultra-miniaturization of future products IPDiA was founded in 2009 to commercialize innovative 3D technologies for integrating passive components. The company’s two axes of focus are integrated devices for high

HARTING developed a high flexible coding system designed for the D-Sub miniature connector ranges. This coding system prevents to connect cable assemblies to the wrong I/O front panel port equipped with several identical D-Sub miniature connectors. The HARTING coding system offers 36 different variants adaptable on all D-Sub miniature ranges with shell type E. It may either be assembled by the customer with an adapted HARTING service tool or be delivered as a complete assembled version. The new system is suitable for Standard D Sub 9 poles, D Sub High Density 15 poles and D Sub mixed 2W2 – 2W2C – 5W1. The HARTING D-Sub coding system can be fitted with two female screw locks on existing front panels without any specific modification. For the cable side, the coding frame and standard cable connector fit into the HARTING Inducom metal hood ranges.

The new Han®Shielded Module is now available for the HARTING technology group’s Han-Modular® series. This is specifically intended for applications in which shielded signal cables are to be designed to function free of interference and to mate securely. A special hallmark of the system is the fact that up to 20 shielded signal contacts can be connected with a minimum space requirement. The perfect metallic shielding reduces to zero any interference from directly adjacent power modules. Specifically in applications with frequency converters, the power cables can often transfer interference to signal cables. With the new shielded Han® Shielded Module, the signal contacts are now shielded against any such adverse effects. This now enables power and signal modules to be transferred in a connector without interference and securely, even in extreme electrical signal conditions.

In the form of the fully screened Han® Megabit Module, the HARTING Han-Modular® series is joined by a new member, which is especially suited for applications in industry and railway technology. Two data cables can be connected per module and assembly convenience and product compactness prove to be a great advantage for users.  Here, the screening design is independent of that of the housing. The proven Han® D crimp contacts are used. These can be installed into the inserts and arranged to be easily accessible. Because its mechanical properties meet those of the proven Han®Quintax, the Han® Megabit Module is ideally suited for applications with the highest mechanical specifications, for example for use as an Ethernet interface in railway carriage connections – with the module taking up only half as much space as conventional solutions.

The successful Ha-VIS preLink® technology from HARTING is taking further components on board. Whatever a particular application requires, a connector module can be fitted into the recently developed, universal M12 housing. Possible types are a D-coded version for 4-core data cables with transfer rates of up to 100 Mbit or a variant with X-coding for 8-core data cables, suitable for 10 Gbit. Among the special features of innovative preLink® connection technology is a termination block, which is connected to the individual cores of the particular data cable via internal, innovative insulation displacement terminations, which remain stable over time and are vibration-proof. The cable assembled in this way is attached securely to the connector by means of the spring contacts fitted in the module, enabling the stringent shock and vibration standards of railway standard DIN EN 50155 to be met. In addition, the module is designed with a shielding spring which creates a reliable contact

HARTING has now equipped its established Han® HC Modular 650 contacts with crimp termination. These are plug-compatible with existing variants with axial screw termination and create even greater design flexibility for customer applications. The contacts are fixed in a plastic insert, which creates a one-pole high-current contact. This can be inserted into the existing frames, which means that various interfaces with between 1 and 4 contacts can be created in connection with the Han® HPR housing series. The crimping tools to create the termination between the new Han® HC Modular 650 Crimp Contacts and the appropriate cable cross sections are of course included in the HARTING product portfolio. High-current contacts are used predominantly in the railway industry. By introducing the new crimp variants, HARTING is responding to requests for alternatives to axial screw termination technology. Assemblies of large cable cross sections can now be produced in ideal configurations using e

HARTING strives consistently to expand its technical expertise in the field of M12 connectors. As well as field-assembled connectors, the M-12 D-coded overmolded cable assemblies, with straight and angled versions, are now also part of the product portfolio. This ensures reliable data transmission, also in environments affected by electromagnetic interference. The outstanding screening concept combined with a design aimed at optimum data rates ensures reliable and interference-free data transmission, also where special industrial standards are expected of the M12 cable assemblies. Naturally, all 4-wire cable connections from the HARTING portfolio are overmolded with the new optimized M12 components. This enables the new development to meet the different requirements encountered in the industrial Ethernet segment. Accessories include the appropriate cables in 100-meter rings and also 500 meter cable drums.

HARTING has decided to expand its well-known Han-Eco® series with more housing variants. Han-Eco® - robust connector housings in glass fiber reinforced high-performance plastic – gives the customer weight advantages, plus others, not least of improved cost / performance ratio. Their distinctive features are outstanding mechanical properties and excellent resistance to environmental factors. In comparison with the Han® B standard series, they also provide greater contact density through an additional module space. In addition to products already available, an extra variant for outdoor applications has been available since May 2012. High-quality profile and flange gaskets in fluorine rubber (FPM) extend the range of uses to outdoor applications. The particular feature of FPM as a special sealing material is its excellent resistance to the effects of the weather, especially UV radiation, ozone pollution and high temperatures. It also impresses with high chemical resistance, for exampl

HARTING has added a slim variant to the product portfolio for the gigabit Ethernet application environment. The new har-speed M12 Slim Design with crimp connection technology is significantly smaller in both diameter and length. The external diameter was cut back to 16.5 mm to achieve high integration density on relevant devices, switches for example. The design also has a considerably more robust housing capable of resisting torques greater than 1.5 Nm. The connector is designed to conform to IEC 61076-2-109 and meets Cat. 6A and performance class EA. In the 8-wire Ethernet environment, the new HARTING har-speed M12 connector definitely cuts a fine, slim figure.

Han® HC Individual is the new HARTING product family for universal contact arrangement options. Individually sealed 350 A contacts (protection class IP 66) can be arranged in adjacent configurations of up to 10 connections on one supporting rail. This interface can be very easily separated thanks to a stainless steel lever system with integrated contact guide. Each individual connection can be assembled separately, and engaged and exchanged individually. Depending on the application demands, the supporting rails can be stacked one above the other to create a high-voltage block with a variety of extension options in the vertical and horizontal planes. The current version is capable of supporting a cable range of between 25 mm² and 120 mm² with up to 350 A rated current and 3600 V rated voltage. All components were subjected to vibration and shock tests pursuant to railway standard IEC 61 373 and are in flammability class I2/F2 under NFF 16-101/102. These performance indicators in co

HARTING is expanding its product portfolio with regard to crimping tools for Han® high-voltage contacts. As well as the proven 130 kN manual crimping tool, a battery-driven hydraulic crimping tool is now available, which simplifies and accelerates the assembly of high-voltage contacts. Using the new battery-driven hydraulic crimping tool, crimp contacts can be made with cable cross sections of between 10 mm2 and 240 mm2. For cable cross sections between 10 mm2 and 150 mm2, the existing pressure dies of the manual crimping tool are used and inserted into the appropriate die holder.  For crimping cable cross sections between 185 mm2 and 240 mm2, special crimping dies inclusive of die holder are available. Because of the construction consisting of a die holder and pressure die, it is easy and quick to switch to a different cable cross section. The scope of supply includes a battery charger and a second battery, which is especially helpful for large volume crimping operations.

In developing the HARTING D20 full metal housing for DIN 41612 connectors the emphasis was on flexibility and handling convenience. For example, where components are installed in difficult-to-reach or confined spaces, to ensure they can be screwed in easily, internal hexagonal screws were selected as fixing screws for the D20 housing. Even if the angle is less than 25°, a ball head screwdriver can still be used. These new metal fixing elements represent an excellent addition to the housing range plus further locking options. The new metal fixing elements create a robust mechanical connection thanks to their established screwing technology combined with a recently developed alternative screwless locking option. The D20 full metal housings can be secured manually with a noticeable ‘click’ – no additional tool needed. This makes locking and unlocking more convenient and faster. The locking levers simplify operation significantly and can also be used to aid insertion or removal of daug

In less than 40 years, the Villefranche-sur-Saône site in France, located right in the heart of Beaujolais, has become one of the leading sites in Europe. Above all endowed with an ideal geographic location, thanks to its central position in Europe, the site in Villefranche-sur-Saône ensures the production of some industrial use adhesives, including notably hot melt adhesives, a type of thermoplastic adhesive. The site has industrial clients all around Europe and also several customers from Turkey, Africa, the Middle East, Canada, Australia and South America. The plant is one of Henkel’s biggest European sites manufacturing hot melts used in lighting and the assembly of vehicle parts. Essential attributes As well as its geographic positioning and its high production capacity, the site has a good number of other attributes. For example, its hot melt production testing unit (pilot plant) is one of them. New adhesives developed in research laboratories can only be made in maximum q

Adhesive technologies are increasingly used in the car industry and in vehicle repair shops. Adhesive bonding is replacing conventional joining techniques such as welding, riveting or bolting. This not only increases safety but also simplifies many production operations. At Automechanika 2012, Henkel will be presenting recent product innovations and a broad product portfolio for reliable car repair in OEM quality. Henkel has developed two new high-performance adhesives for repairing plastic components on vehicles and for bonding body parts. The new products are particularly low in emissions and thus offer excellent health and safety attributes. More and more automotive components – from bumpers, fenders and spoilers to the fuel flap – are made from plastics of every kind. If these components crack or break, then a dependable adhesive is required. Teroson PU 9225 SF ME and Teroson PU 6700 ME Mixing the two-component adhesives is extremely easy thanks to a special mixing nozzle th

Free from volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, the Terotex Aqua product line from Henkel is designed for corrosion protection on vehicles. Working with the products does not pose any risks to the user’s health, while the repair shop can reduce its VOC emissions. Welded metal repairs, new body panels, retrofitted spoilers, tuning components and even spare parts are used during the repair work all require comprehensive corrosion protection. In most cases, only a primer has been applied to the parts and this is insufficient to prevent corrosion occurring in the long term. In addition, the existing corrosion protection may have been removed or damaged by welding, cutting or grinding work and the associated high temperatures. The result is weaknesses in the body that compromise the safety, comfort and look of the vehicle. For comprehensive corrosion protection, Henkel has developed the Terotex Aqua product line for the auto repair industry. This high-quality coating range guarantees m

Henkel has developed two new high-performance adhesives for repairing plastic components on vehicles and for bonding body parts. The new products are particularly low in emissions and thus offer excellent health and safety attributes. More and more automotive components – from bumpers, fenders and spoilers to the fuel flap – are made from plastics of every kind. If these components crack or break, then a dependable adhesive is required. Henkel is now rounding off its portfolio of tried-and-tested adhesives for repairing plastic parts with a duo of two-component polyurethane-based products with low emission values. Mixing the two-component adhesives is extremely easy thanks to a special mixing nozzle that is used to apply them. The two components are mixed automatically in the nozzle, ensuring the optimal quality of the adhesive during application. Teroson PU 9225 SF ME and Teroson PU 6700 ME Teroson PU 9225 SF ME can be used to repair all plastic parts on the vehicle exterior.

Messe Frankfurt has launched a “Further training” campaign as part of this year’s Automechanika. An important component of the campaign is the “accident damage repairs” training package. The goal here is to give interested participants practical sessions on this demanding area of work and allow them to try out tools and methods themselves. One workshop is hosted by Henkel. During the “Body bonding techniques” workshop – Henkel, with its Teroson branded products, shows participants chemical bonding materials as important elements of today’s vehicle bodies. They receive information about health and safety regulations regarding the use of chemical products and have the chance to apply the products themselves. Participants also find out about the main tools used to apply sealants and adhesives. Here too there is a hands-on component, the aim of which is to return a vehicle body as closely as possible to its original appearance following the repair process. Whether steel, aluminum or

An essential precondition for ensuring the long service life of machines is that the components installed will withstand stresses such as vibrations, thermal expansion of materials and major temperature variations. For secure locking of threaded connections, the Loctite brand from Henkel offers high-performance liquid threadlockers that are easy to use and prevent threads from loosening. Every mechanical engineer knows the challenge of finding ways to prevent nuts and bolts from working loose. Machine components have to be highly durable and withstand even micro-movements caused, for example, by the different thermal expansion rates of materials such as steel and aluminum. A variety of means exist to secure threaded connections against loosening when exposed to external factors such as vibration or corrosion of the thread. Mechanical methods, however, can fail rapidly. Anaerobic threadlockers from Loctite – whether medium-strength or high-strength – can be relied on to assure a dur

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced two new, 2 Watt GaAs pHEMT MMIC power amplifiers which cover the 9 to 14 GHz frequency range and are ideal for microwave radio, military and space, SATCOM and test & measurement applications. The HMC952 and the HMC952LP5GE are four stage GaAs pHEMT MMIC 2 Watt Medium Power Amplifiers with temperature compensated on chip power detectors which operate between 9 and 14 GHz. These amplifiers provide 33 dB of gain, +35 dBm of saturated output power, and 27% PAE (Power Added Efficiency) from a +6V supply. With up to +43 dBm output IP3 the HMC952LP5GE is ideal for high linearity applications in military and space as well as high capacity point-to-point and point-to-multi-point radios. These powerful amplifiers also feature I/Os that are internally matched to 50 Ohms and require no external matching components which makes them ideal for use a

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has released a new broadband GaAs pHEMT MMIC low noise amplifier. The HMC374SC70E is housed in a compact 2.15 x 2.1 mm surface mount package and is ideal for automotive, fixed wireless, CATV, microwave radio, cellular infrastructure and repeater applications from 0.3 to 3.0 GHz. The HMC374SC70E is a high dynamic range pHEMT MMIC LNA which delivers 1.6 dB noise figure, +34 dBm output IP3 and 14 dB small signal gain at 900 MHz. With saturated output power up to +19 dBm and output IP3 to +36 dBm, the HMC374SC70E is also ideal for driving the LO port of high linearity mixers and for transmitter pre-driver applications. This broadband MMIC LNA requires no external matching, is unconditionally stable, and operates from a single supply from +3 to +3.6V. Compared to a discrete implementation, the HMC374SC70E enables higher reliability, better consistency, less

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has released a new Broadband High IP3 Downconverter RFIC which operates from 700 to 3500 MHz. The HMC1090LP3E is ideal for space constrained frequency conversion applications in wireless infrastructure equipment such as base transceiver stations, remote radio units, small cells and repeaters. The HMC1090LP3E is a high linearity downconverting mixer which is optimized for multi-standard diversity receiver applications where low power consumption and small size are required. This highly integrated RFIC features a wideband limiting LO amplifier and can be used in any 3GPP operating band from 700 to 3500 MHz. Unlike conventional narrow-band downconverter RFICs, the HMC1090LP3E supports both high-side and low-side LO injection over the entire RF band. The HMC1090LP3E integrates LO and IF amplifiers, LO and RF baluns and a wideband passive mixer core with b

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has launched a new double-balanced mixer product which is ideal for microwave and VSAT radios, sensors, test equipment and military & space applications. The HMC1048LC3B is a GaAs MMIC, general purpose, double-balanced mixer that can be used as a downconverter with DC to 4 GHz at the IF port and 2 to 18 GHz at the RF port. This mixer requires no external components or matching circuitry and exhibits excellent LO/RF and LO/IF isolation due to optimized balun structures. The mixer operates with LO drive levels from +9 dBm to +17 dBm and provides a typical input IP3 of 23 dBm. Ideal for downconversion in satellite transponder applications, the HMC1048LC3B is housed in a compact ceramic 3 x 3 mm SMT package. The HMC1048LC3B complements the widest selection of microwave communication solutions available from any OEM. Samples and evaluation PC boards fo

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has launched two new power amplifier products which are ideal for microwave radio, EW, ECM and radar applications to 28 GHz. Also released is a unique wideband LNA which operates from 300 MHz to 20 GHz and is ideal for wideband multi-chip-module and subsystem applications. The HMC994LP5E is a GaAs MMIC pHEMT Distributed Power Amplifier which operates between DC and 28 GHz. The amplifier provides 13 dB of gain, +29 dBm of saturated output power, and 23% PAE from a +10V supply. With up to +38 dBm Output IP3, the HMC994LP5E is ideal for high linearity applications in military and space as well as point-to-point and point-to-multi-point radios. The HMC998LP5E is a GaAs pHEMT MMIC Distributed Power Amplifier which operates between 100 MHz and 20 GHz. The amplifier provides 11 dB of gain, +41 dBm output IP3, and +31 dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compressio

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced two new analog-to-digital converter (ADC) products which extend performance capabilities both in ultra low power consumption and in ultra high bandwidth applications. The HMCAD1104 is a 10-bit octal channel ADC which offers an industry best combination of low power and high performance. Operating at 65 MSPS, the HMCAD1104 delivers a signal to noise ratio (SNR) of 61.6 dB, while dissipating only 30 mW of power per channel. This performance level represents a 50% improvement over the next closest competitor. The unique combination of low power consumption and compact 9 mm x 9 mm QFN SMT packaging, make the HMCAD1104 ideally suited for handheld and other portable instrumentation applications. The HMCAD1104 is pin compatible with Hittite's family of 12-bit ADCs including the HMCAD1100, HMCAD1101, and HMCAD1102, all of which are compatib

On Aug. 28, the Obama Administration announced the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard for cars and light-duty trucks, raising the standard to the equivalent of 54.5 miles/gallon by 2025. The CAFE standards are regulations, administered by the Dept of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency, that govern the average fuel efficiency of cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. Honeywell is developing fuel-efficient turbochargers that help automakers achieve CAFE targets while meeting consumer demand for improved fuel economy without compromising engine performance. According to Tony Schultz, Honeywell Turbo Technologies vice president for the Americas, Honeywell expects to see turbo penetration in light vehicle industry sales move from just more than 10 percent now to more than 20 percent by 2016 in the U.S., as manufacturers continue the process of downsizing and turbocharging to increase miles per gallon in all segments. The advancements being made in t