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ZF’s KNX-RF energy harvesting switch modules are designed as a resource-saving solution for smart homes. They work without batteries, require no wiring and are maintenance-free. Energy is generated by mechanical actuation based on an inductive principle. Applications include controlling lights and window shutters. Using the switch’s mechanical actuation, enough energy…

Semiconductor ASPs have crashed, losing a large chunk of the upturn gains and pointing to the beginning of another downcycle but how long will this weakness last? Memory semiconductor sales slumped starting in the second quarter, marking the beginning of the industry’s latest downturn although observers say it will take…

Three new PCB relays from Omron Electronic Components Europe target automotive and mobility applications where space is tight and high-performance is crucial. The G8K, G8G and G8PM relays support high-performance DC motor control with a floor size and volume up to 95 per cent smaller than similar relays on the…

Pickering Electronics has launched a new miniature coaxial reed relay for high frequency RF systems up to 3GHz. Series 113RF SIL/SIP reed relays feature a 2mm spacing footprint, allowing high density stacking. Pickering Electronics’ technical specialist, Kevin Mallett, said: “These small, screened reed relays are faster and smaller than electromechanical…

CIT Relay & Switch is offering an automotive relay with blow-out magnet. In the automotive relay world, 12 and 24VDC systems have been the norm for over 50-years. With the world trending toward electric vehicles there is a need for higher voltage DC switching. As DC voltages increase, so does…

Omron Electronic Components Europe is supporting the roll out of sustainable energy sources with a range of products for PV inverters, battery energy storage systems and EV charging systems. For example, Omron’s G9KB PCB power relay provides bi-directional high power DC switching for the next generation of renewable battery energy…