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High resistor values with the lowest TCR

In the special field of high value resistors, SRT Resistor Technology GmbH has succeeded to reach new limits in the temperature stability.  So far, the temperature coefficients of the tightest specifications were at ±25ppm/K for high value resistors above 10 megaohms. By exploiting the technological possibilities of materials and manufacturing processes, high ohm values up … Read more

DANLERS new! Energy Saving Batten Mount Lighting Controls

Danlers Batten Mount PIR Occupancy controls are the quick fix, low cost, energy saving solution for organisations demanding a reduction in their rising energy costs. They are ideal for switching lights off when not required and with energy savings of up to 50% the payback period is kept to a minimum. These UK manufactured, IP53 … Read more

Get the contrast without the cost

New from GTK, passive matrix vertical alignment (PMVA) displays are designed to provide the performance of TFT displays, but with lower costs and quicker time to market, by virtue of their simple interface and programming. The PMVA is a custom segment and icon technology with a negative transmissive display. It typically comes with a white … Read more

Deal enhances sensor selection

Mouser Electronics is to partner globally with Hamlin Electronics to offer Hamlin’s sensors, reed relays and reed switches. Its sensors are manufactured using reed, inductive and digital and analogue hall-effect technologies. Typical uses could include automotive applications for crash detection and to improve overall safety, performance and convenience of vehicle management systems. They could also … Read more

Medically-approved power supplies save space

Murata’s MVAC AC-DC power supplies are now available from TTI. Said to be up to 94 per cent efficient, these open frame 1U AC-DC power supplies suit industrial, medical communications equipment. The series comprises two single output models, the 250W MVAC250 and the 400W MVAC 400. Both feature a 12V DC fan supply and an … Read more

Swarm Robotics Technology Coming to IPC APEX EXPO 2014

Roboticist and inventor James McLurkin will share his research and insights into the future of multi-robot systems or “swarm robotics” during his keynote session at IPC APEX EXPO 2014 on Wednesday, March 26, in Las Vegas. In his presentation, McLurkin will explore how multi-robot systems can serve humanity by handling dangerous, dirty and dull jobs for … Read more

America II and RCD Components Announce Global Distribution Agreement

America II Electronics, Inc., one of the world’s largest independent distributors of semiconductors and electronic components, has entered into a global distribution agreement with RCD Components, a manufacturer of standard and custom resistor, capacitor, coil and delay lines. Under terms of the agreement, America II will distribute RCD’s high-precision product lines for the power management, … Read more

Real-time software offers real visibility

NCAB’s new factory management operating system provides a real time status for every part, in every factory, resulting in efficient high-mix, low-volume production During the past five years, there has been an increasing demand for high mix low volume (HMLV) printed circuit boards (PCB). This is due to shorter product life cycles, agility on up-issues, … Read more