Tyco Electronics Industrial and Commercial News

Tyco Electronics Continues Leadership Role In The Development Of Broadband Component Technology With New WiMax Dual SPDT Switch

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LOWELL, Mass. - April 8, 2008 - Tyco Electronics today introduced a new low-cost, RoHS compliant, dual SPDT switch die for broadband applications that require high linearity, low insertion loss and high isolation. The M/A-COM MASW-008206-000DIE is intended for 802.11a, 802.11b/g, PC Card and access point applications and is optimized for 2.4 GHz as well as 5.8 GHz operations. The MASW-008206-000DIE, with its low leakage current, maximizes system linearity performance while reducing DC power consumption.

New Ruggedized IP20 Modular Plugs

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - May 9, 2008 - A new family of field-installable modular plugs from Tyco Electronics offer a ruggedized design for use in Industrial Ethernet in factory automation, industrial communication, process control, and material handling applications. The Industrial Ethernet IP20 Field Installable RJ-45 Plug features a metallic locking tab and rigid plastic case that make the new plugs more rugged and less prone to failure than plugs with more easily broken plastic tabs. The plugs use insulation-displacement contacts to allow tool-less termination of either solid or stranded conductors for fast, simple installation in the field. The shielded connectors offer IP20 sealing and will mate with standard modular shielded or unshielded modular jacks.

DIN Rail Modular Jack Installation Kit Now Available

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - May 9, 2008 - The DIN Rail Modular Jack Installation Kit simplifies the task of applying structured cabling systems to industrial cabinets and factory application. The kit includes a plastic rail-mount adapter, shielded modular jack, and two tie wraps. The AMP-TWIST 6S SL Modular Jack fits snugly in the adapter, which features cable strain relief and an angled configuration so that the jack interface is at a 45-degree angle downwards for easier management in the cabinet.

RJ-45s For Industrial Ethernet

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - May 9, 2008 - Tyco Electronics offers a line of IP67-Rated ODVA-Compliant Industrial Ethernet Connectors suited for EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and ControlNet applications. The modular plugs and jacks connectors offer IP 67 sealing and a quick-connect bayonet coupling that meet IEC 61076-3-106 Variant 1 specifications. The coupling mechanism offers positive locking for reliable connections in harsh environments. The housings are polarized to prevent mismating.

Free, Downloadable HDMI™ 1.3 WhitePaper to Help Designers Add ESD Protection Without Sacrificing Performance

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MENLO PARK, CA - May 6, 2008 - Tyco Electronics now offers a free, downloadable whitepaper detailing the benefits of its reference layout that incorporates ESD and overcurrent protection for HDMI™ 1.3 interfaces. Available at www.circuitprotection.com/hdmi/, the whitepaper describes how designers can use the reference layout to meet the HDMI 1.3 specification, provide IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection, and speed time to market.

Tyco Electronics Introduces IEC-type Contactors

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. â€” May 5, 2008 â€” Tyco Electronics has introduced a new family of IEC-type contactors. PBC series P&B contactors are offered in various models to switch AC3 (motor) loads from nine amps through 80 amps and AC1 (resistive) loads from 25 amps through 125 amps.Â All models are designed to be conveniently snapped onto a DIN rail or mounted to a panel using screws.

IEC Connector Filter Packages For High-Power Applications

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

London - April 25, 2008 - Alongside its IEC connector filter packages for standard and medical applications, Tyco Electronics now also offers a filter for high-power applications. The EJT filter series' two-stage construction, improved HF screening and high-quality components make it an ideal solution for noise attenuation within the high frequency range of up to 1 GHz. The components can be used in computer systems, and plasma and LCD screens which are connected to mains power using IEC connectors.

Quick Shrink Wrap Adhesive-lined Polyolefin Wraparound Repair Sleeve

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - April 15, 2008 - New QSW (Quick Shrink Wrap) heat-shrinkable wraparound repair sleeves from Tyco Electronics combine the ease of installation of self-adhesive tapes with the superior sealing and insulating capabilities of heat-shrinkable tubing. The black, adhesive-backed polyolefin wraparound sleeves permit fast, permanent repairs of minor damage to cable insulation without requiring the connector to be removed from the cable prior to repair.

New Relays For RF Applications Offer Increased Frequency Switching

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

London - April 11, 2008 - The range of Axicom RF relays from Tyco Electronics has been extended to include a shielded 3GHz relay and a 6GHz relay to address the market requirements of increased frequency switching of analogue signals and transmission rates of digital signals. New HF3S and HF6 are developments of the well established HF3 relay and have been designed for 50â„¦ or 75â„¦ impedance applications and a frequency range of 200MHz up to 6GHz.

New Series of Crimp-Style Terminal Blocks

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - April 4, 2008 - A new series of terminal blocks from Tyco Electronics use crimp contacts for the plug connector, which allows greater productivity in applications where factory wiring of the plug is possible. The terminal block plug housings are available in 2 to 6 positions on a 5.08 mm (.200 inch) centerline and are end stackable without losing position. They are offered in gray and green. Plugs mate with industry-standard receptacles, including a full range from Tyco Electronics.

IS-Rayfast Selected UK & Ireland Specialist Distributor of the Year 2007

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

London - April 2, 2008 - Tyco Electronics has selected IS-Rayfast as its UK & Ireland Specialist Distributor of the Year 2007. The award honours the distributor's class-leading increase in the value of sales of Tyco Electronics products over the last year. Tyco Electronics Account Manager Paul Godden commented: "We are very glad to be able to reward IS-Rayfast for their continued excellence in promoting Tyco Electronics." He added: "IS-Rayfast offers outstanding technical solutions, quick turn-around times thanks to good inventory holding and provides very good design-in work to support the Tyco Electronics Raychem brand."

New RFI Filter IEC Connector Packages

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

London - March 26, 2008 - The EJ series from Tyco Electronics is part of the next generation of RFI filter IEC connector packages. Dependant upon application, EJ series RFI filter connectors are supplied for snap-in (EJS version) or screw mounting (EEJ version) and include improvements that result in higher attenuation and substantially improved HF-shielding due to the extended metal flanges around the sockets.

Solderless Terminals and Splices Provide Reliable Terminations at Low Cost

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

London - March 17, 2008 - The new range of pre-insulated, solderless Euro-Crimp terminals and splices from Tyco Electronics provides reliable, low cost and easy terminations for wire sizes 0.5sqr - 6.0sqr (22AWG - 10AWG) and is ideally suited to meet the cost and performance requirements of a wide range of commercial applications.

New CORCOM Single and Three-Phase High Current AC Power Line Filters

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - March 7, 2008 - New CORCOM brand single- and three-phase filters from Tyco Electronics are designed for high-current applications ranging from 30 A to 400 A. They meet stringent performance requirements for conducted noise, aid in immunity/susceptibility compliance, and offer a high insertion loss over a wide frequency range from 10 kHz to 30 MHz.

New One-Piece Connector for HVAC Motors

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - March 4, 2008 - The new Positive Lock HVAC Motor Connectors offer a one-piece housing to make it faster and easier to connect wiring harnesses to high-efficiency HVAC blower motors. Building on the proven Mark III Positive Lock Connector System, the new HVAC connectors are available in four- and five-position housings to allow fast, positive connections to the motor's power and discrete speed tap control contact tabs. The connectors are designed for easy use, with low mating forces, positive locking of the mated connection with an audible click, and polarized housings to prevent mismating of circuits.

Tyco Electronics Announces TTI as UK & Ireland Distributor of the Year for 2007

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

London - March, 2008 - Tyco Electronics has accorded TTI its title of UK and Ireland Distributor of the Year 2007. The award recognises TTI's outstanding design-in work with Tyco Electronics' products in 2007. "This is a well-deserved award for TTI, following an excellent year growing their sales of Tyco Electronics' products," comments Michael Finch, distribution manager UK & Ireland with Tyco Electronics. "TTI really actively promotes our components with its customers and has worked hard in bringing new design opportunities to Tyco Electronics, which started to reap reward in 2007," he adds.

New MINIPAK HDL Connector Combines High Density, Low Profile and Blind-Mateability

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Feb. 25, 2008 - Tyco Electronics' new MINIPAK HDL connector incorporates a high density power interface into a blind-mateable board-to-board connector, which stands only 8mm off the edge of the printed circuit board. The MINIPAK HDL family consists of a right-angle plug and a right- angle receptacle, which utilizes an eye of the needle tail that can be used in both solder and press-fit applications.

New MULTI-BEAM XLE Connectors Deliver 20% More Current

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Feb. 25, 2008 - Tyco Electronics announced a new enhanced version of its popular MULTI-BEAM XL power distribution connector system. The MULTI-BEAM XLE product delivers over 20% more current than standard MULTI-BEAM XL power distribution connectors and offers more than two times the durability rating of competing products. The new connector will carry up to 43 Amps per contact as compared to the 35 Amp rating for the MULTI-BEAM XL product. The new contact has been designed into the right angle and vertical pcb plugs, as well as the cable mount plugs. In addition, the new connector offers a "low power" contact, which occupies 50% less space than the traditional contacts.

IM Series Relays Amongst the Smallest 4th Generation Telecom Relays on the Market

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

AXICOM IM series relays from Tyco Electronics are amongst the smallest 4th generation telecom relays on the market

Having recently extended its range of polarized two pole telecom/signal relays, Tyco Electronics now offers one of the broadest and smallest ranges of 4th generation telecom relays in one package. Benefiting from a low profile (5.65 mm) and slim case design (10x6 mm), the AXICOM IM series relay range now features a highly sensitive version (100mW coil), an ultra highly sensitive version (50mW coil), a highly dielectric version (1.5kV rms / 2.5kV pulse) and a high current version (5A). A shielded version is available upon request. All new IM series relays plus the standard version fit on the same pad layout.

New IEC-Connector Filters Benefit From Low Mounting Depth

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

London - February 5, 2008 - The new range of SRB filters from Tyco Electronics offers one of the lowest installation depths of all IEC-connector filters on the market. SRB filters are fully shielded and available with various capacitance values. This unique combination results in an outstanding common-mode rejection, which minimises the interference voltage depending on the model, and can reduce radiation interference.