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NKK Switches and Mouser Electronics Announce the NKK SmartSwitch Indycar Challenge

NKK Switches, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of innovative electromechanical switches, has teamed with Mouser Electronics to sponsor the NKK SmartSwitch IndyCar Challenge. The contest is designed to find new innovative solutions for using programmable NKK SmartSwitches in a Driver Information Center for Tony Kanaan and KV Racing Technology’s no. 11 IndyCar. The contest winner … Read more

HDMI gets an update

Yamaichi Electronics has introduced two new High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector variants. Version D is a Micro-HDMI connector and version E is specific to the automotive industry. Yamaichi also offers connectors for variants A, B and C. The Micro-HDMI in Version D, titled PKS019-40xx-0, has compact dimensions of 5.80 by 7.65 by 3.20mm. It … Read more

Eco-friendly cables step up

Aerco now supplies EcoGen recyclable wire and cable products from Alpha Wire, designed to provide improved performance in a smaller package. Products in the range contain no halogens, phthalates or heavy metals and are 100 per cent recyclable. Their modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) insulation and jacket materials meet RoHS and WEEE requirements regarding hazardous substances … Read more

Combine contacts to save space

High reliability interconnect specialist, Souriau, has released the JDX Hybrid mixed power and signal connector family. Combining power and signal in one high density connector is said to minimise component inventory, reduce system complexity and space and installation costs. Users can integrate two to three power contacts with six to eight signal contacts in one … Read more

New Fuse Holders are Designed for Surface Mount and Through Hole Reflow Assembly

CamdenBoss has launched two new fuse holders for modern PCB assembly technologies. The CFH22SMD has surface mounting pads while the CFH22THR has through-hole pins. Both are constructed from high temperature rated thermoplastic which is flame retardant to UL94-V0 and designed to withstand the higher soldering temperatures associated with SMT and THR solder processes. They also both have … Read more

D-Sub hood passed stress tests

Provertha’s QuickLock full-metal hoods for D-Sub connectors with push-pull locking have been tested for vibration and shock by a certified test house. They passed in accordance with DIN EN 61373. This makes them ideal in transportation and railway applications where the main demands are high mechanical stability, protection against moisture and dirt (IP67) and improved … Read more

Sensor solutions in stock in Europe

Omron Electronic Components has appointed Eastern Europe catalogue supplier, Transfer Multisort Elektronik (TME), as its  franchised distributor for Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. Following the agreement, TME has already put in place a stock profile covering over 1,000 lines of Omron switches, relays, connectors and sensor components. These will be supplied from … Read more

Oscillators enhanced for femtocell stability

AEL Crystals has improved the performance of its VT53 range of voltage compensated, temperature controlled crystal oscillators (VCTCXOs), primarily aimed at the growing smallcell and femtocell market. Smallcell cellular base stations are typically used in homes or small businesses to connect to the service provider’s network via broadband, such as DSL. A femtocell allows service … Read more