Emech & Enclosures

Megatron is stocking a rocker-switch-like single-axis joysticks that are “ideal for integration into portable devices or control panels in harsh industrial applications and for sensitive control tasks in medical technology”, said the company. “The selection of knobs, spring returns and sensors allows the thumb joystick to be optimally adapted to the application.” Called the PW30 family, its members are typically ...

Alps Alpine is vying for the title ‘Worlds smallest tact switch’ with one that measures 2.4 x 1.4 x 0.55mm, and is sealed to IP68. The SKUB series has an actuating force of 1.6N and a switching travel of 0.11mm. Switching is up to 12Vdc and 50mA, initial contact resistance is 500mΩ, and a service life of 500,000 switching cycles ...

Vishay has introduced a 1 Form A solid-state relay with AEC-Q102 qualification and a 100V load voltage, claiming it to be industry’s first. Packaged in low-profile SOP-4 package (5 x 7 x 2.2mm), VORA1010M4 typically turns on and off in 100μs, and operates up to +125°C. “The fast turn-off time is a result of its integrated turn-off circuit, while its ...

Moon’s Industries has created a family of stepper motors with large-bore hollow shafts. There are five basic motors, ranging from 36 x 36mm (7 or 12mm bore) to 60 x 60mm (27mm bore): size (mm) 36×36 42×42 57×57 60×60 Shape round square square square square Bore (mm) 7 12 16 22 27 All of the motors measure 21mm from front ...

Omron has launched a single-pole PCB relay that can break 150A and handle 800V. G7EB-A1-E2 has a 36.7 x 50mm footprint and is 40.2mm tall. Circuit breaking life is 100 operations at 150A 480Vac or 30 operations at 150A 800Vac. “The device is ideal for providing safe system operations with an emergency stop function, and eliminates the need for other ...

TiniFiber is making pre-terminated MPO (multi-fiber push on) cable assemblies from its’ Micro Armor’ optical fibre cable. The cable “assemblies are tested and verified to meet standards including IEC 61754-7 and EIA/TIA-604-5 (FOCIS 5), which specify a connector’s physical attributes as well as performance, and ensure inter-mating across all complying cables and connectors”, according to the company. Armour in the ...

Materials developed for EMI shielding and RF absorption will improve the performance of military drones, predicts Rachid Ait El Cadi. Global conflicts and rising international tensions mean that drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are becoming high-demand tools in military arsenals. Some are classified as loitering munitions; these carry explosives or warheads often expended in attacks. Others are classified as ...

Vishay has added five solenoid-based haptic actuators to its IHPT range, which come with operation licenses from Immersion Corporation. There are four sizes, from 29 x 21mm to 44 x 37mm, that can provide forces up to 120N. Not immediately obvious from the photo, each transducer us in two parts: the top left part is a separate laminated metal bar ...

Würth Elektronik has created a sticky-back tape that blocks or absorbs electric and magnetic fields across 100Hz to 25GHz. Called WE-EMIP EMI absorber sheet, is only 72μm thick and consists of a layer of aluminium, a magnetic absorber layer (100μ0 permeability at 1MHz) and a polymer carrier layer. “It offers attenuation exceeding 40dB over a wide frequency range,” according to ...

Emil Otto has created a range of cleaning agents for solar panels. “Photovoltaic modules must be cleaned regularly to ensure maximum performance,” according to the company. “However care must be taken when cleaning as the use of chemical cleaning agents carries a considerable risk of damage. Aggressive chemicals or abrasive cleaning agents can scratch or corrode the sensitive surfaces of ...