PRODUCT NEWS
LED illuminated pushbutton switches from knitter-switch can display two different messages
knitter-switch, recognised as one of Europe’s leading switch manufacturers, announces an illuminated panel mounted pushbutton Tact switch that uses LEDs to display two different symbols or messages. Each LP10 “double legend” pushbutton switch contains a combination of two coloured LEDs – red/blue, red/green and several single colours. One of two messages is visible depending on which LED is illuminated. As an example, an “ON” message can be displayed if the green LED is powered, while an “OFF” message is shown if the red LED is powered. According to knitter-switch, LP10 pushbutton switches are through-hole mounted, SPST (Off-Mom) switches with a minimum lifetime of 500,000 cycles. Actuation force is 160gf ±20gf and actuation travel is just 0.25mm +0.2/- 0.1mm.
Measuring 10mm x 10mm with a height off the PCB of just 11mm, LP10 pushbutton
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New RTX relay from TE Connectivity handles 320A inrush
TE Connectivity presents the RTX relay, the next member of its successful RT inrush family. The RTX is specifically developed to meet the requirements of IEC 60669-1, a standard characterized by high inrush currents and make/break capacities up to 16A/250VAC. Requirements for this switching capability may be found in lighting controls, home automation systems and similar applications.
The inrush capability of this 1 form A (NO) relay is achieved using an innovative dual contact system. It incorporates a TE “Flip-Flop” spring and a tungsten pre-make contact set to switch inrush currents up to 320A (peak). Loads are carried and broken using the relay’s silver tin oxide contact set. While the RTX is an expansion of the RT
inrush relay family, it has a newly designed bistable magnetic system. Either the one- or two-coil model provides a high level of energy
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efficiency. The relay’s actuator design has contact opening features built-in to help open possible microwelds, thus extending the life of the relay. Measuring only 29.1x12.7x16mm, the RTX
is approximately half the size of conventional solutions on the market, offering a space-saving advantage. Like all other RT inrush type relays, the RTX is produced in Waidhofen, Austria. It is VDE approved and UL recognized and RoHS compliant. With the RTX, TE launches an innovative, trendsetting and even higher performing RT inrush type relay.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
» Dimensions 29.1x12.7x16mm » 1 pole 16A, 1 form A (NO) contact
» 16A/250V make and break capacity according to IEC 60669-1
» Tungsten pre-make contact and silver tin oxide carry/break contact
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» Bistable DC coil system (one or two coil) » Typical 5mm footprint » Reinforced insulation » RoHS compliant, cadmium free » VDE approved and UL recognized
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
» Lighting control systems » Movement sensors (e.g. passive infrared sensors)
» Home automation applications (bus systems, remote switching)
» Electronic switches for fixed installations ASk An ExpErt
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switches features silver plated contacts and terminals rated at 24VDC / 50mA and a maximum contact resistance of 100mΩ. Operating temperature range is -25ºC to +70ºC.
Applications for LP10 switches include instrumentation, home automation products and multimedia devices.
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