Advertorials Slimline u-remote I/O system from Weidmüller


saves switch cabinet space Currently the slimmest modular design available at only 11.5mm module width, Weidmüller’s new “u-remote” I/O system is distinguished by a plug-in connection level and high component density.


The plug-in connection level allows for the quick and safe connection of sensors and actuators with pre-assembled cables while simultaneously minimising the error rate in the system wiring.


Components can be replaced without having to interrupt the bus connection and disconnect the power supply. It separates the supply for inputs and outputs with two 10-A current paths capable of handling heavy loads and has an internal supply path which allows 64 modules to be operated with just one power supply on the coupler.


Weidmüller Tel: 01162 823470 weidmuller.co.uk


brands With its pleasing aesthetic, 24/7 operational capabilities, durability and fast response time, the DisplayTouch range of touchscreens is fast becoming the bluechips’ brand of choice.


Now including a complete range of touch technologies including PCAP, SAW, IR, Resistive and Optical, the range offers the perfect solution for every application and budget.


“PCAP is the top end solution for touch but not every application needs that level of performance and we can now optimise any budget to identify which technology would give the best results for any given project.” Explains DisplayTouch manager, Brendan O’Reilly. “We have also introduced touchscreens into our range with an integral Panel PC, designed to make kiosk integration fool- proof.”


The bezel-free design of DisplayTouch ensures maximum reliability and durability with its clean lines preventing dust, dirt and damp from entering the sealed units to give fast and accurate touchscreen performance time after time after time. Screen sizes range from 15”-42” and can be configured as either landscape or portrait. Call 01480 411600 or visit www.displaytouch.co.uk for further details about how we can provide the very best touchscreen solution for any application.


Display Solutions Tel: 01480 411600 www.displaysolutions.co.uk


sales in 2012/13 UK specialist RF and Waterproof connector manufacturer Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd has doubled its order book in the year to August 2013 compared to the previous 12 months.


“Our outstanding increase in sales marks the culmination of a great deal of hard work” Comments Roy Philips, Managing Director of Intelliconnect (Europe). “We have introduced a number of important new products, enhanced and relocated our cable assembly capability, made significant investments in design, manufacturing and test equipment and worked hard on growing our market share.”


Intelliconnect have continued to grow their business in the UK while winning major orders in Australia, France, Israel and India. Their USA sister company continues to have healthy sales and is well positioned for future growth.


Intelliconnect will be making a number of significant connector product launches during the next 12 months aimed at the European medical and test and measurement markets as well as continuing to serve the valuable SCADA, defence and marine product areas.


Philips continues. “We have a very wide standard product range many of which are available from stock and our market leading seven week turnaround time for customer connector designs offers our customers reductions in product development lead-times and cost savings.


Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd Tel: 01245 347145 www.intelliconnect.co.uk


UK connector manufacturer Intelliconnect doubles DisplayTouch - the touchscreen choice of top UK AVX adds two new high-temp/harsh environment MLCC


series to its SpiCalci SPICE modelling software SpiCalci 8.0 now features SXP- and SMX-style MLCCs rated for up to 200°C


AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has updated its advanced SpiCalci 8.0 SPICE modelling software with the addition of two new high temperature multilayer ceramic capacitor series for power electronics employed in harsh environment applications such as down-hole oil drilling. Now featuring the SMX-style stacked, switch mode power supply (SMPS) MLCCs and SXP-style encapsulated, radial-leaded MLCCs – both of which are rated for up to 200°C and exhibit low ESR, ESL, and DC leakage in addition to excellent high frequency performance – SpiCalci 8.0 helps design engineers validate circuits before they are built by allowing them to simulate frequency performance plots and other data for specific AVX components.


“AVX has recently introduced several component series specifically designed for use in the down-hole oil industry, including the SMX and SXP Series, so the newly updated SpiCalci 8.0 modelling software is a reflection of our commitment to not only providing our customers with the highest quality, highest reliability components possible, but to also providing them with comprehensive, easy-to- use design tools that will help them harness the maximum effectiveness of our devices in their designs,” said Patrick Hollenbeck, applications engineer at AVX.


Available in two dielectrics (C0G and X7R/X9U) and designed to exhibit low ESR/ESL, rugged mechanical shock and vibration capabilities, and a wide frequency response in high pulse, high current, and high temperature applications up to 200°C, the SXP-style and SMX-style MLCCs are ideal for down-hole oil exploration, including logging while drilling and geophysical probes, as well as for space, aerospace, and hybrid automotive applications. Both series are also well suited for DC filters in high power, high frequency motor drives and high pulsed-current circuitry. Standard SMX MLCCs are rated for 25-500V and 1nF to 340µF and standard SXP MLCCs are rated for 50-1,000V and 100pF to 10µF; however, both series are available with custom values, ratings, leads, and packaging upon request.


AVX Tel: +420 575757-161 www.avx.com


Extended range of RFI/EMI SMD spring contacts


from Harwin save space and cost 1.7 -7.25mm height and vertical or horizontal contact options suit wide range of application


Harwin, the leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, has expanded its range of EZ- Spring Contacts with different contact styles and heights. Part of the EZ-BoardWare range of PCB hardware products, the surface mount Spring Contacts - also known as Spring Fingers or Grounding Contacts – are now available in 15 different sizes, ranging from 1.7mm to 7.25mm free height (1.20mm to 6.35mm minimum working height), and are suitable for both vertical and horizontal contact actions.


Designed for easy assembly onto PCBs, EZ-Spring Contacts are used as grounding or shielding contacts in contact with metal frames or shields, or even for general electrical connection between PCBs or similar. Mounted in a row, the contacts can provide an excellent RFI shielding connection for metal doors or


other cabinet enclosures. The contact design ensures positive contact with the mating surface, and is tolerant to both wiping and sliding action.


Individual clips are supplied in tape and reel packaging for automated placement, and reduce manufacturing costs by eliminating time-consuming secondary assembly operations. Protected tips prevent product from hooking, Comments Product Manager, Paul Gillam: “These EZ- Spring Contacts are ideally suited for automated applications requirements including motion control units, mobile power units, environmental monitoring systems and broadcast, comms and industrial process control equipment.”


Harwin Tel: 02392 314545 www.harwin.com


Untangled WEB: Mouser speeds designs by offering TI WEBENCH designer tool


Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now offering an online software design tool from Texas Instruments that delivers customized designs in mere seconds. WEBENCH® optimize, and simulate designs that conform to their unique specifications.


Designer lets designers generate,


This TI design tool gives designers the advantage of being able to make value-based tradeoffs at a design, system, and supply chain level before their design is committed to production. WEBENCH is ideal for a variety of designs, including power, lighting, filtering, clocking, and sensing.


Mouser Electronics supports the complete design with its breadth of in-stock product from TI and other leading suppliers. WEBENCH returns a complete Bill of Materials.


“TI WEBENCH Designer tools give design engineers a compelling, proven way to quickly and accurately simulate power converter circuits,” said Kevin Parmenter, Mouser’s Director of Technical Resources. “Designers can be assured that when they build a circuit, it will work successfully as simulated in the intended application, reliably over time and temperature. With Mouser Electronics providing quick access to all the parts necessary to realize the simulated circuit, the target result is first pass success speeding time to market. Mouser Electronics is excited to support the TI WEBENCH tool and provide the means by which designers can realize the simulated circuits with instantly available components, evaluation boards, and the associated discrete and passive devices necessary to build the design - all of which ship within minutes of ordering. Mouser Electronics is pleased to offer this level of speed and service to support Texas Instruments products and tools for our customer success.”


Mouser Electronics Tel: (817) 804-3833 www.mouser.com


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