CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of pogo pins and PCB pins to its connectors product portfolio. The CPG family of pogo and PCB pins offers gold-plated contacts for high reliability as well as a variety of pin sizes and configurations to meet an array of interconnect needs. CUI Devices’ line of pogo pins features…
Melexis’ inductive-based offers enhanced reliability for automative safety applications
Melexis has introduced the MLX92442 Induxis switch, which offers a contactless and magnet-free monolithic design to directly detect conductive targets, facilitating small module designs with reduced component count for various applications such as high voltage interlocks, charging flaps, seatbelts, hood/trunk, gear tooth sensing, or brake-by-wire systems. Traditional safety automotive latches and switches typically rely on…
Kyocera AVX releases capacitor series for industrial, communications, and consumer electronics
KYOCERA AVX released the new RES Series radial-leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The new RES Series wet aluminum electrolytic capacitors are engineered to deliver high CV values in small case sizes, long-lifetime endurance of 5,000–7,000 hours at 105°C, and high ripple current to help manufacturers save board space in high-density PCB assemblies without compromising on endurance. They…
Kyocera offers new vertical through-board contacts
KYOCERA AVX, a global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, has released the new 9296-11X Series STRIPT vertical poke-home through-board contacts for 12–18AWG wire. The new 9296-11X Series vertical through-board contacts further expand the company’s portfolio of user-friendly poke-home contacts and connectors. This addition brings the portfolio total to 10 series, two of which — this series and 9296-000 Series contacts —…
Infineon using recyclable PCBs to minimize electronic waste
With the growing amount of electronic waste generated by consumers, industry, and other sectors, it’s critical to address this specific environmental issue. Reducing the carbon footprint and promoting sustainability are, therefore, key to achieving climate goals and improving environmental protection. This is why Infineon Technologies is taking another important step toward a greener future with…
PCB assembly tips for medical device manufacturing
By Suresh Patel, Sales Engineer, Mer-Mar Electronics Medical PCBs are built with the highest quality standards to ensure the precision and reliability of medical devices. PCB fabrication and assembly processes are converging on greater accuracy of health monitoring and diagnostic devices. Flexible treatments and faster information exchange systems are possible due to the improved design,…
Top ten tips for nailing your PCB silkscreen design
By Suresh Patel, Sales Engineer, Mer-Mar Electronics Silkscreen represents the outer layers of a PCB that include text-based readable information like component reference designator, test points, company logos, PCB part number and version number, etc. This is necessary for circuit board assembly, rework and debug support. The silkscreen ink is different from the regular printing…