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Compact Connectivity for Defense and Aerospace
In aerospace and defense systems, connectors are a key component of the overall design. Factors such as installation space, weight, reliability, and installation time have a direct impact on system performance. The Radiall QuickFusio series is…
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Vertical light pipes with integrated press-fit mounting
Bivar's GVLP series consists of vertical LED light pipes for compact electronic systems where the distance between the PCB and the front panel is limited. The light pipes use an integrated press-fit mounting,…
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The Technology Behind a Custom Enclosure for the Healthcare Industry
The CareHub is a smart care call and monitoring system developed by CLB that combines proprietary hardware and software. CLB is partnering with Metric Injection Molding to manufacture the plastic housing…
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Seoul Semiconductor SMD LEDs for applications with long lifespans
The market for SMD LEDs is in a state of flux. Manufacturers are adjusting their product portfolios, discontinuing product lines, or outsourcing production to external partners. This can have consequences for electronic system designers…
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Semi-Solid-State Batteries: High Energy Density in a Compact Cell
Semi-solid-state technology combines features of conventional lithium-ion technology with a partially solid electrolyte structure. By partially replacing the liquid component with a solid phase, a cell architecture is created with a much higher…
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Efficient and ultra-thin wireless charging
With the new XFWCC series, XFMRS is introducing a powerful line of wireless charging coils for transmitters and receivers. Designed for high efficiency and an extremely slim profile, these coils are the ideal…
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QMC Chassis Manager for VITA 93 Systems
QMC (VITA 93) defines a standardized mezzanine architecture for compact, modular embedded systems. Elma’s QMC Chassis Manager provides a generic management layer for a wide range of QMC-based platforms. The solution supports VITA…
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Single-stage EMI filter for PCB mounting
Switching power supplies, power electronics, and digital systems can generate conducted emissions that affect a design’s EMC performance. Integrating a line filter at an early stage of the…
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Alternative to the elongated Citizen COB
Citizen has announced that the CL-L104 COB series is being phased out. This LED module, measuring 50×7 mm, has been a widely used solution in a variety of lighting fixtures for many years. To ensure continuity and performance improvements,…
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Upgrading Existing Fixtures with Modular LED Retrofits
In the field of public lighting, relamping is a practical way to make existing fixtures more sustainable without replacing them entirely. The existing fixture housing is retained and technically upgraded with modern…
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Invisible Power Supply: DALI-2 Miniature Track Driver
The SC42W300-1050CG-6X-DALI-ED from KGP Electronics GmbH is a compact LED driver designed for integration into 3-phase power rails. Thanks to the integrated track adapter, no separate driver housing is required, allowing the driver to be fully integrated into the…
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Natural lighting design with full-spectrum SunLike COB
Demand for high-quality lighting with a natural light spectrum is on the rise in offices, retail spaces, museums, and healthcare settings, among others. While conventional LEDs often have a pronounced blue peak in the spectrum…
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One fixture base, multiple LED configurations
LEDiL introduces HEKLA-KONNTAKT, a platform that combines the existing HEKLA optical system with a mechanical interface for COB LED modules. The concept is designed for luminaire manufacturers who want to reduce the number of variants without compromising…
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Compact LED floor dimmer for floor lamps
The DMPF1_BS is a compact LED floor dimmer, developed and manufactured in the EU by EA srl. With a diameter of just 88 mm and a height of less than 28 mm…
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Flexible LED sheet for uniform backlighting
With the CF579 series, EA srl has developed a flexible LED sheet for applications that require uniform backlighting with limited installation depth. The panels can be installed in spaces as shallow as 12.7 mm…
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Low-voltage COBs reduce system costs
To reduce production costs and optimize luminaire designs, manufacturers are increasingly opting to connect COB LEDs in series. By connecting multiple COB LEDs within a single luminaire, or multiple luminaires together, in series…
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Safe braking resistors for decentralized variable-frequency drives
Safe braking resistors play a crucial role in electric drive technology, particularly in situations involving high peak loads. This is even more important in decentralized drive technology, because the system components are located on and within the…
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Parallel DC/DC Conversion for Redox Flow Batteries
The rapid growth of energy storage and DC microgrids calls for power electronics that are not only efficient, but also scalable and flexible. Epic Power’s EPC 18k 890i was developed for…
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Less EMI, lower motor load, and longer motor cables
Variable-frequency drives generate high-frequency disturbances in the PWM output signal that cause EMI, motor load, and cable length limitations. Block’s SF4 all-pole sine wave filters convert this PWM signal into a virtually pure sine wave voltage…
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Low-carbon mounting clamp combines durability with ease of installation
The choice of materials in building systems is playing an increasingly important role in reducing CO₂ emissions and improving the Environmental Performance of Buildings (MPG). With the DGBSC Low Carbon Series, …
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Flexible AC Power Supply for Laboratory and Testing Environments
A precisely adjustable and reliable AC power supply is essential for the development and testing of electronic systems. The DST4000-3P from Deutronic is a programmable 3-phase AC power supply that has been specially developed…
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Affordable control cabinet cooling without compromising on quality
Heat generation in control cabinets remains a major challenge in industrial automation. Effective and reliable airflow can significantly extend the service life of electronic components. Seifert Systems is the cooling specialist for industrial control cabinets and…
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Compact SSR for power circuits up to 30 A
The trend toward more compact machines and control cabinets is placing ever-greater demands on available installation space. With the SF548340, Celduc offers a solid-state relay (SSR) that takes up only about 30%…
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A Reliable 24 VDC Power Supply: The Key to Operational Reliability
In many industrial installations, the control system gets all the attention, while a stable power supply is just as important for reliable operation. The BLOCK PCC-0324-xxx-2 is a three-phase DIN-rail power supply that is…
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0.6 mm ultra-thin and waterproof tact switch
The THU12U from PTR Hartmann is an extremely compact, IP67 waterproof tact switch designed for SMT mounting. It is designed to meet the requirements of modern portable electronics. With a…
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3D embossing and digital printing for the best look and feel
Digital printing and 3D embossing open up new possibilities for the functional and visual finishing of electronics enclosures. With these techniques, Bopla offers a flexible solution for both prototypes and small- to medium-volume…
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PCB transformers: safe, isolated, and versatile
Block offers a comprehensive portfolio of PCB transformers with double or reinforced galvanic isolation between the primary and secondary windings. All models are cUL and VDE certified and designed for use in SELV-…
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Infrared power LED with adjustable beam angle for detection and illumination
The Sharlight SLE 35358CPC x3W aq is a 3W high-power infrared LED emitter with a peak wavelength of approximately 850 nm, designed for use in IR lighting and detection applications. The “x” in the…
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Proven RFID performance, now ready for immediate integration
The RFID hardware from the AX’UP Air and AX’UP Dongle is now available as an OEM module. The AX’UP OEM is a compact, slim PCB with RAIN RFID, designed for integration into both…
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250W VNX+ power backbone for mission-critical edge systems
The introduction of the VNX+ standard (VITA 90) creates a compact building block for high-performance edge computing. The architecture is designed for modular, robust systems and is compatible with SOSA,…
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