Cable pull switch is solid-state

Rockwell Automation has introduced a solid-state cable pull switch, through its Allen-Bradley brand. Guardmaster Lifeline 5 has a microcontroller inside and compensate for thermal expansion and cable sag. “Because the Lifeline 5 cable-pull switch is a solid-state switch, there is no mechanical wear that is often associated with traditional switches,” claimed product manager Steve Tambeau. ...

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Helix aims for ‘zero-power’ in smart grids

Fabless power semiconductor firm Helix Semiconductors is sampling its first production chip for use in electricity grids. The US firm says it can reduce the power consumed by electronic appliances when in an inactive, or standby, mode. Dubbed ‘Zero Power,’ the goal is specified as less than or equal to 5mW. Based on a patented ...

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Compact connectors for servo motors

TE Connectivity is aiming at servo motor manufacturers with a range of connectors for different types of electric motors. “Trends in motor connectivity focus on miniaturisation, reduction of installation times and improvements in reliability,” said TE product manager Wenbo Zhou. “Our engineers find ways to address these trends, and one example of this is our ...

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Evaluation boards for USB type-C power delivery

Rohm has announced USB Power Delivery (USBPD) transmitter/receiver evaluation boards. “USBPD extends the power supply range from the conventional 15W to up to 100W,” said the firm. “This enables larger devices such as laptops and TVs to be powered via USB while contributing to the transformation of infrastructure as the number of USB ports in ...

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Evaluation boards for USB type-C power delivery

Rohm has announced USB Power Delivery (USBPD) transmitter/receiver evaluation boards. “USBPD extends the power supply range from the conventional 15W to up to 100W,” said the firm. “This enables larger devices such as laptops and TVs to be powered via USB while contributing to the transformation of infrastructure as the number of USB ports in ...

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