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Compact and Robust STA® Push Tubular Solenoids Deliver 25+ Million Cycles in High Force, Short Stroke Applications

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:39:58 EST

Johnson Electric introduces a new member to its family of Ledex® STA® push tubular solenoids . Size 155 STA push tubular solenoids deliver strokes up to 0.8 in., holding force up to 8.20 lbs. (36.52 N) at 20°C with dielectric strength of 1000 VRMS, in a cost effective and compact 1.52 in. x 1.68 in. package. This industry leading size-to-force output, combined with the ability to deliver 25+ million cycles, makes them an ideal solution for 12 or 24 VDC on/off operation in high force, short stroke applications that require long term reliability.

All STA push tubular solenoids feature an integrated air-gap spacer to eliminate external components. A clevis and slot hole on the plunger facilitates ease of mounting and attachment of the interface to the plunger. Coils are rated for reliable operation up to 130°C.

All STA series tubular solenoids are also available in pull models and available in a variety of voltages to satisfy specific application requirements.

152097-223 Pull type, maximum stroke .80", force up to 16 lbs., 7-23 vdc
152097-225 Pull type, maximum stroke .80", force up to 16 lbs., 11-36 vdc
152097-226 Pull type, maximum stroke .80", force up to 16 lbs., 12-44 vdc
152097-229 Pull type, maximum stroke .80", force up to 16 lbs., 24-89 vdc

Please view all Ledex parts, request a quote or contact us for additonal information.

Sullins Connector Solutions Adds 1.00 mm Contact Centerline Parts to Fully Shrouded Box Header and Mate Portfolio

Sun, 6 Nov 2011 08:30:50 EST

Dual-Row Devices Provide Optimal Connection Integrity in An Array of High-Density Board-to-Board Applications.

San Marcos, CA, August 31, 2011...Announced today by Sullins Connector Solutions, a global leader in designing and manufacturing RoHS-compliant board-level interconnects, is the addition of the dual-row 1.00 mm (0.039") centerline SBH51 Series Fully Shrouded Male Box Headers and corresponding SFM210 Series Fully Shrouded Female Header Mates. Parts are the newest members of the expanding SBH and SFM Series of fully shrouded devices, and are engineered to minimize the risk of mismating in high-density board-to-board applications where superior signal performance is required. Provided in plated through hole (PTH), and with/without guideposts in surface mount (SMT) terminations, parts facilitate design flexibility and manufacturing efficiencies while helping customers reduce vendor count. The UL94V-0 connectors feature an extended temperature range of -40 degrees C to +125 degrees C, and are compatible with reflow processes up to 260 degrees C peak.

An ideal interconnect solution for a wide range of high-density consumer, commercial and industrial applications where a PCB needs to be connected to another board, the 1.00 mm pitch series are frequently specified for use on PCBs in household appliances, testing, computer, process control, security systems and telecommunications equipment. They are particularly appropriate for connecting boards in HVAC equipment, gasoline pumps, and vending machines.

These dual-row connectors are offered in 3 through 50 (6 to 100 pins) positions and have a current rating of 1 A per contact. Sullins' SBH51 Series of headers may be ordered with either 10 microinch gold overall or gold flash overall plating; SFM210 Series of female mates are supplied with overall 10 microinch gold plating. Both series are provided with phosphor bronze contacts. Insulator material is black liquid crystal polymer (LCP), and insulation resistance is 1000 mega-ohms. Please contact us for more information.

Dual Edge Connectors Now Available From Sullins Connector Solutions

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:22:11 EST

Double-Row, Dual Card Edge Slots, High-Temperature Connectors Facilitate
Board-to-Board Connections without Soldering

San Marcos, CA, November 1, 2010 -

Sullins Connector Solutions, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of RoHS-compliant board level interconnect products, expanded their comprehensive offering of high-temperature devices to include a full series of double-row, Dual Edge Connectors. The new series is specifically engineered to facilitate board-to-board extensions, and to serve as board savers in board stacking and board extension applications without desoldering. The standard dual-row, 0.100" (2.54 mm) pitch connectors accept a 0.062" (1.57 mm) thick PC board in both slots and are offered with from 5 to 60 contacts per row. Optionally available are 0.125" (3.18 mm) and 0.156" (3.96 mm) contact center version with 5 to 40 pins per row. Developed to deliver unsurpassed signal integrity, parts ensure PCBs are aligned at the centerline to enable a uniform signal path across the length of the connector. These robust and reliable devices tested well with HTOL (High Temperature Operating Life), HAST (Highly Accelerated Stress Test), and LTOL (Low Temperature Operating Life). They are supplied in straddle mount terminations, with flush mounting holes, or no mounting, to ensure optimal design flexibility. Dual Edge Connectors that support an operating temperature range of -65 degrees C to +150 degrees C are provided.

Commonly employed in high-density, high-temperature, high-cycle life applications in which two 0.062" PCBs need be connected, Sullins' new Dual Edge Connectors are the ideal interface for R&D and life test applications. Devices may be confidently specified in an array of industrial, consumer, and commercial systems and products, and are most commonly used in test and burn-in oven facilities, electronic component testing, data storage servers, communications and networking equipment, medical devices and LED applications.

Sullins' Dual Edge Connectors feature a current rating of 3 Amps per contact and a contact resistance of 30 Milliohms maximum. Their phosphor bronze contacts are provided standard with 30 microinch selective gold plating over 50 microinch nickel underplate. Parts can support an operating temperature of -65 degrees C to +125 degrees C or +150 degrees C, depending on the material configurations. While the +125 degree C parts can withstand reflow processes up to 260 degrees C peak for 10 seconds, higher temperature parts can withstand as long as 120 seconds at 260 degrees C. Housing materials are UL94-0 rated and insulation resistance is 5,000 Megohm minimum. Devices further boast low insertion/withdrawal forces and a voltage rating of 750 VAC minimum.

For complete specifications, contact sales@testco-inc.com.

Coto 2970 Series ATE Relay Excels at 125C Testing Environments

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:00:03 EST

Coto Technology has a developed a new high-temperature, professional grade, high-reliability reed relay aimed at the Automatic Test Equipment market.

Warwick, RI (USA)..Coto Technology, Inc. has announced the development of a new specialty relay designed to address high operating temperature environments. The 2970 Series is available in a 1 Form A and a 1 Form C coaxial which withstands 125 °C operating conditions. Ideally suited to the needs of the Automatic Test Equipment and RF requirements, the 2970 Series reed relay is a professional grade, high-reliability relay. It offers high insulation resistance, an epoxy coated steel shell for magnetic shielding and a coaxial shield for 50 ohm impedance and switching of fast rise time digital pulses.

The relays included in the 2970 series are:

2974-05-00     1 Form A, 5 Volt Coil, 200 VDC, 1.5 A, 10 W
2974-12-00     1 Form A, 12 Volt Coil, 200 VDC, 1.5 A, 10 W

2971-05-00     1 Form C, 5 Volt Coil, 150 VDC, 1 A, 3 W
2971-12-00     1 Form C, 12 Volt Coil, 150 VDC, 1 A, 3 W

Please view all Coto parts, request a quote or contact us for additonal information.

Burgess V3NS Miniature Micro Switch Offers More Stability and Twice The Industry Standard Endurance

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:54:30 EST

Johnson Electric's Burgess® Switch Products introduces the new V3NS Miniature Micro Switch. This Miniature Micro Switch has numerous functional advantages over other switches including; an electrical rating of 250 VAC at 6 Amps, 200,000 operations minimum which is twice the industry standard, and a range of internally fitted levers which offer more stability than traditional types. The V3NS has three connection systems - prewired, 6.8 mm, or 4.8 mm faston terminals.

Features and Benefits

Robust Construction
Compact Size: 33 x 10.4 x 15.9 mm
Sealed to IP67 protective construction classification
Conforms to glow wire test EN60335
Approvals: UL1054, IEC61058-1, CSA C22.2.55
Actuator Options: Plunger, Plain Lever, Roller Lever, and Cam Follower Lever

Markets and Applications

Medical
Building Automation
Leisure & Fitness
Material Handling
Transportation

For more information go to part number V3NS-UL, View all Burgess Parts, Request a Quote, or Contact Us.

Smallest Linear Solenoid Ideal for Battery Applications

Tue, 25 May 2010 07:17:27 EST

Introducing the Ledex® B12 Series Box Frame Solenoids. At just 2.0 in (50.8 mm) x 1.25 in (31.75 mm) the B12 series is the company’s most compact linear solenoid available to date. They are specifically engineered to fit where space is at a premium and to provide fast actuation times and high performance in applications where battery powered operation may be required. Pull versions are standard; push versions are also available.

For a detailed specification please see item number B12-254-B-3.

For more information contact us, request a quote, or view all Ledex® products.

New High Power Relay from Coto Technology - 20 Watt 9094 Miniature SIP Only .600" x .150" x .275"

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:14:35 EST

Coto has introduced the 9094 series high power 20 Watt version of their industry standard 9091 MiniSIP relay. The robust contacts and small size of the 9094 series make it ideal for ATE and other high-reliability test and measurement applications where high board density and long life are key requirements.

Series features:

20 Watt Contact Rating
Small size: .600" x .150" x .275"
40% less board space that the 9001 series
Optional coil suppression diode protects coil drive circuits
High insulation resistance

The relays included in the 9094 series are:

9094-05-00   5 VDC Coil, High Power 20 Watt, Form A
9094-05-01   5 VDC Coil, High Power 20 Watt, Diode, Form A

9094-12-00  12 VDC Coil, High Power 20 Watt, Form A
9094-12-01  12 VDC Coil, High Power 20 Watt, Diode, Form A

Please contact us, request a quote, or view all Coto Technology parts.

Coto Technology Introduces the B21C High Performance RF, Form C, ATE Relay, DC to 12 GHz

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:21:10 EST

The B21C relay is a high-performance RF reed relay packaged with two separately fully shielded Form A channels. Form C changeover mode is available by activating the appropriate channel coil. Each channel transmits signals to 6 GHz at -1dB and 12 GHz at -3 d. The open switch isolation is 21 dB at 1 GHz. A custom designed internal bridge allows switching between low frequency sources such as parametric measurement units and high frequency digital test signals with minimal stub capacitance losses on the high frequency line. Power consumption is less than 160 mW per channel, and the mean contact life exceeds one billion cycles at a 10V 10 mA hot-switched load. The BGA package footprint is 10 mm x 12 mm, with a height of 4.3mm.

For more information please request a quote or contact us.

Sullins Connector Solutions' offers Hi-Temp Headers and Card Edge Connectors

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:37:59 EST

Devices Available to Support Operating Temperatures Ranging From -65 Degrees C to +250 Degrees C

Sullins Connector Solutions, Inc., a leader in the design and manufacturing of RoHS-compliant board level interconnect products, has expanded their comprehensive portfolio of high-temperature devices to include Hi-Temp 0.100" (2.54 mm) contact centerline male headers that support an operating temperature range of -65 degrees C to +150 degrees C. The new single- and dual-row Hi-Temp headers are offered to complement Sullins' full series of Hi-Temp dual-row card edge connectors which support an operating temperature range of -65 degrees C to +250 degrees C, and are provided in 0.039" (1.0 mm), 0.050" (1.27 mm), 0.100" (2.54 mm), 0.125" (3.18 mm) and 0.156 (3.96 mm) contact centerline versions. Engineered to provide unparalleled design flexibility and manufacturing efficiency, parts may be ordered in dip solder, wire wrap, right angle bend, and card extender termination styles, as well as in straight and right angle plated through hole (PTH) and surface mount (SMT) versions. Available mounting styles include clearance holes, flush mounting, threaded inserts, straddle mount, floating bobbin, side mounting and open card slot. The new headers are available with varied head and tail length options to permit custom and standard applications. Materials are UL94V-0 rated and withstand reflow processes up to 260 degrees C peak for 120 seconds max.

Intended for employment in high-density applications in which board spacing and total weight are factors, Sullins' Hi-Temp card edge connectors and headers are ideal in a wide array of consumer, industrial, and commercial applications. They are most frequently used in test and burn-in oven facilities, electronic component testing, communication equipment, medical equipment instrumentation, power converters and power supplies, along with aerospace and automotive systems and products.

The Hi-Temp card edge connectors and new, Hi-Temp headers feature a current rating of from 1 A to 3 A maximum per contact. Dual-row card edge connectors are offered with from 2 to 120 contacts per row, whereas headers are provided in single- and dual-row configurations with 1 to 36 contacts per row. Devices are supplied with full gold or selective gold plating options. Parts boast a high mating cycle of 500 cycles minimum.

Please request a quote or contact us for additonal information.

Ledex® Introduces 3 New Pull Tubular Solenoids

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:07:22 EST

Johnson Electric's Ledex® Products Offers 3 New Pull Solenoids

Offering robust construction, long life, and high effeciency.

STA® Pull

½" Dia. X 2"

Operational life ratings of 25 million cycles
Stroke up to 0.8"
Robust STA construction
Built in air gap spacer eliminates external components
Suitable for battery operation

151092-229 Pull type, maximum stroke .8", force up to 32 oz., 6-20 vdc
151092-232 Pull type, maximum stroke .8", force up to 32 oz., 12-44 vdc
151092-235 Pull type, maximum stroke .8", force up to 32 oz., 24-87 vdc

Ledex® Size 102 Pull

1" Dia. X 1-1/8"

Operations Life ratins of 1-10 million cyles
Stroke of up to 0.5"
Compact high efficient tubular style

152099-226 Pull type, maximum stroke .48", force up to 10 lbs., 5-18 vdc
152099-227 Pull type, maximum stroke .48", force up to 10 lbs., 6-21 vdc
152099-230 Pull type, maximum stroke .48", force up to 10 lbs., 12-44 vdc
152099-233 Pull type, maximum stroke .48", force up to 10 lbs., 24-88 vdc

Ledex® Size 155 Pull

1-1/2" Dia. X 1-1/2"

Operational Life ratings of 1-10 million cycles
Stroke of up to 0.8"
Rugged compact size
External plunger stop and air gap spacer

152097-223 Pull type, maximum stroke .80", force up to 16 lbs., 7-23 vdc
152097-226 Pull type, maximum stroke .80", force up to 16 lbs., 12-44 vdc
152097-229 Pull type, maximum stroke .80", force up to 16 lbs., 24-89 vdc

Please request a quote or contact us for additonal information.

Comus International Acquires Coto BV Reed Switch Product Line

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:42:21 EST

Comus International Acquires Coto BV Reed Switch Products

We are pleased to announce that The Comus Group of companies has completed the acquisition of Coto BV, Heerlen, NL. Comus intends to continue to manufacture the former Coto BV reed switches at the Heerlen facility. Contrary to some industry sources, the Coto Reed Switch product line has not been discontinued. Please contact us if you have requirements for former Coto Reed Switch products.

Please request a quote or contact us for additonal information.

Coto Technology Offers 9852 Ultra-minature Form C Reed Relay

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:43:58 EST

ATE Standard Form "C" SMD Reed Relay Available

Coto Technology's 9852 Form "C" SMD, ultra-miniature reed relay features longer life and optimized performance for ATE, Process Instrumentation and Telecommunications applications. Expected life is 200 million cycles (N/O contact), and 100 million (N/C) at 1V 10mA load. RF bandpass (-3dB) is 4GHz (N/O) or 3GHz (N/C). Isolation and return losses at 1 GHz are -10dB and -20dB respectively. An external magnetic shield reduces electromagnetic interaction between closely spaced relays. And, with a footprint of 0.078 sq. in., the 9852 is the smallest Form "C" SMD reed relay available in high-volume mass production. The 9852's combination of small size, long life and good RF bandpass is unattainable by electromechanical or micromachined relays. Gull-wing, "J"-lead or axial surface-mount styles are available.

Please request a quote or contact us for additonal information.