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At Digi-Key, we’re listening to the realities and numerous challenges our customers and suppliers are facing, and we continue to stretch ourselves as we redefine what high service means to deliver on their needs. By improving and expanding upon our core capabilities, we are consistently adding value to both sides…

Schurter’s invisible, hygienic capacitive hidden switch (CHS) is now available via Rutronik. The switch can be hidden as it functions without mounting holes. Invisible installation suits hygiene applications such as medical and food products. The CHS attaches behind the surface using transfer adhesive tape. This eliminates drill holes and plug-in…

Omron DMS Europe’s new G9KB PCB power relay provides bi-directional high power DC switching for next generation renewable battery energy storage systems for homes and DC wall boxes for electric vehicles. It can replace two standard unidirectional relays. Omron’s strategic marketing manager, Steve Drumm, said: “This new relay is part…

In this article, Schurter discusses the application of switches and displays in potentially explosive environments. When working in potentially explosive environments, products and equipment must comply with ATEX directives in the EU. ATEX certification means a product may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres and won’t trigger the ignition of…

Molex has announced quad-row board-to-board connectors, featuring the industry’s first staggered-circuit layout for 30 per cent space savings over conventional connector designs. These patent-pending connectors offer customers greater freedom and flexibility to support compact form factors including smartphones, smartwatches, wearables, game consoles and VR devices. Molex’ vice president and general…