CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the latest addition to their line of power-only USB Type C connectors. The UJC-HP-G-SMT-TR is an 8-pin USB Type C receptacle boasting the full 100 W of power delivery supported by USB Type C with its 5 A current rating and 20 Vdc voltage rating. The previously released UJC-HP-3-SMT-TR was […]
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A look at USB Type-C in power-only applications
Having been around for more than two decades, USB connectors are one of the most popular and well-recognized interconnect components in electronic designs. From Type A to Type-C, USB has gone through an array of changes both in terms of the physical connector as well as their associated standards. USB Type-C is the most advanced […]
DIP switches available in piano, rotary, and slide actuator styles
CUI Devices announced the first launch from their Switches Group with the introduction of a new line of DIP switches. Available in piano, rotary, and slide actuator types, the DIP switches offer 1.27, 2.54, or 5.08 mm pitches, 1 to 16 positions, and surface mount or through-hole mounting styles. These DIP switch models further feature […]
Micro Peltier modules offer compact footprints as small as 3.4 mm
CUI Devices’ Thermal Management Group announced the expansion of its Peltier module product line with the addition of micro Peltier modules. Carrying compact package sizes with dimensions from 3.4 mm to 9.5 mm and profiles as low as 1.95 mm, these micro Peltier modules offer reliable solid-state construction, precise temperature control, and quiet operation for […]
Terminal block selection guide
Terminal blocks, often called connection terminals or screw terminals, provide secure wire-to-board or wire-to-wire connections in a range of end applications. While a relatively straightforward component by their very nature, terminal blocks still have a number of design considerations to take into account. Key mechanical specifications like the wire-entry orientation, wire-securing method, and module type […]
IP67-rated speakers target moisture-prone applications
CUI Devices’ Audio Group today announced the addition of waterproof enclosed speakers to its CES product family. Carrying IP67 ratings, these enclosed speakers feature sound pressure levels (SPLs) from 89 to 106 dB at 10 cm and resonance frequencies from 680 to 1700 Hz. Thanks to their enclosed speaker design and IP67 ratings, the CES series offer engineers […]
How to improve system performance with fan controls and protections
When an end system produces excess heat, designers commonly turn to dc fans to provide forced-air cooling for improved heat dissipation. Based on the well-known thermal-convection principle, forced air cooling should typically go beyond simply selecting a fan and running it full-time in your application. This full-time operation suffers from both its inefficiency and long-term […]
USB Type C receptacle designed for power only applications
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group has introduced a new USB Type C connector designed for power only applications. The UJC-HP-3-SMT-TR is a 6-pin USB Type C receptacle that can deliver up to 60 W of power with a 3 A rated current and 20 Vdc rated voltage. By removing the data transfer pins, this USB Type […]
Prioritized orders, free product samples to support COVID-19 efforts and medical applications
CUI Devices has announced new initiatives in its support of the medical industry’s response to the global coronavirus (COVID‑19) pandemic. These initiatives include prioritizing orders and expediting free product samples to OEMs, makers, volunteers, and organizations designing medical equipment key to fighting COVID‑19, such as respirators, ventilators, blood analysis machines, test equipment, patient monitors, imaging […]
Maximize piezoelectric transducer buzzer audio output with these driver circuits
One of the most common choices for audio communication between a product and a user is a buzzer. Piezo transducer buzzers are one such technology used for audible identification or alert, but unlike their indicator counterparts, transducer buzzers require an external driver circuit to produce a desired tone or sound. So, how does an engineer […]