In a sample application product presence needs to be verified—objects in a blister pack—before the sealing process occurs. The product and blister pack material can be various colors…
Master Electronics welcomes Teledyne Lecroy to its growing line card
Santa Monica, CA – Master Electronics, a leading global distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, announces their newest supplier, Teledyne LeCroy. “Teledyne LeCroy is a leader in the field of test & measurement and we will offer our customers first class products to measure, analyze, and verify electronic devices of all types,” said Riad […]
Compact, Double-Action Switch Series from C&K
C&K Components has introduced one of the most compact, long-lifetime, double-action switches available on the market. The new KXT2 Series double-action, top-actuated switches feature an ultra-miniature 3.7mm x 3.0mm x 1.05mm footprint, an integrated actuator with a large, 1.2mm-diameter surface area, and extended 100,000-cyle lifespans. Ideal for use in next-generation, ultra-compact electronics, including: wearable electronics, […]
Microminiature, SMT top-actuated switches from C&K
C&K Components has released a new series of microminiature, SMT top-actuated switches that provide low profile, high actuation force (450gf), and high life cycle (500,000) solutions especially designed to meet the demanding size and performance specifications required of portable electronic devices. With a footprint of just 3.5mm x 2.6mm and an ultra-low profile of 1.4mm, […]
CO2 Capturing Facility, Electric VTOL Aircraft Among 5 Patents This Week
Creating a Sensory Experience in a Vehicle According to this patent assigned to Intel, vehicles may vary in function, as well as form. While we have options when purchasing a vehicle, once bought we are generally stuck with what we have (because interior customization is “often costly and inconvenient.”) So this patent proposes a new […]
KXT Series momentary action switches
C&K Components has developed an ultra low profile, top-actuated surface mount switch for use in applications that require ultra-miniature components, including wearable electronics, hearing aids, ear buds, mobile phones, and other portable electronics. Measuring a slight 3.0 x 2.0 x 0.58mm, the new KXT Series momentary action switches are rated for a range of operating […]
What’s a “must-have” for harsh environment equipment protection?
There are all sorts of harsh environments where electronic components need to function perfectly regardless of the temperature, dirt, weather, or other challenges. So what’s the best way to protect them? Here’s a great opportunity to showcase your opinion and knowledge on the topic by answering the question below. Ready to give it a try? […]
Beans & Cornbread, and optical LAN
Ethernet and Cat 5 have gone together for so long they’ve become almost inextricably paired. But just as it’s possible to have beans with something other than cornbread, or peanut butter with something other than jelly, it’s possible to have a local area network (LAN) with something other than Cat 5 wiring. Such as, for […]