Tyco Electronics Railway and Mass Transportation News

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 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.

New 60 Amp Filter for AC Applications

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics has expanded its S Series family of Corcom filters with its smallest, multi-stage package for a 60-A filter designed for high-noise industrial environments. The new 60VS6 filter is a high-performance device that combines the successful S series common mode interference rejection with additional circuitry to reduce differential mode noise and transients. Typical applications are industrial frequency inverters, motor drives, switch-mode power supplies, and other high-current industrial equipment having high RF impedances.

Corcom CFN Series Filters Help Machinery With EMI Compliance

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Nov. 6, 2007 - Tyco Electronics Corporation has introduced the CORCOM CFN series high current filter. The CFN filter is a universal, 3-phase power line filter for high current applications. CFN filters help electrical equipment comply with international requirements for conducted emissions as well as aid in immunity and susceptibility compliance. Electrical equipment in factory automation systems, HVAC systems, heavy industrial machinery, packaging machinery, motors and other three-phase power applications can benefit from the CFN series filter.

RoHS Compliant RF Coaxial Connectors - Offers Rapid Connectivity; Secure Termination

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. - October, 2007 - Tyco Electronics has launched a new range of RoHS compliant RF coaxial connectors, offering a cost effective and reliable solution for commercial applications such as instrumentation, medical equipment, industrial process and control, transportation and CCTV monitoring. Using precision die-cast components and thermoplastic dielectrics, the ZDC series connectors feature bayonet coupling for rapid connectivity and threaded coupling for secure termination.

Cable Harnessing System Withstands Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Contamination

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics Corporation has introduced the RAYCHEM 700 Series of nuclear, biological and chemical contamination survivable (NBCCS) harnessing systems. This new integrated harnessing system consists of RAYCHEM brand heat-shrinkable tubing, molded parts, wire, cable, adhesives, adapters and other components necessary for system interconnection. Harnesses manufactured with RAYCHEM 700 Series NBCCS components are typically used in battlefield vehicles, military hardware and other combat electronics/electrical systems.

Tyco Electronics Introduces Integrated RFID Antenna And Reader Stands

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics has expanded its RFID solutions to include integrated RFID antenna and reader stands featuring fully-tested turnkey RFID systems. The M/A-COM MAAN-000176-AT0000 and MAAN-000177-AT0000 RFID stands are designed for standard and customized solutions for use in a variety of applications, including supply-chain management and asset visibility. Additionally, the stands can be integrated with peripheral offerings for additional functionality and are available in floor and wall mount versions.

Copper Compression Connectors Accommodate Large Cable

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics Corporation has introduced UTILUX copper compression terminals and splices. The new line of UTILUX copper compression terminals and splices is ideally suited for secondary power distribution in buildings, power plants, electrical equipment as well as many other industrial and commercial applications. UTILUX copper compression terminals and splices are installed with industry standard tooling and are color coded per industry standards as well. The UTILUX line of copper compression terminals and splices is made from high conductivity, seamless ETP copper for optimal electrical and mechanical performance. The product line is precision heat-treat tempered for enhanced crimping performance. Each terminal and splice is tin plated for corrosion resistance.

Hydraulic Crimp Tooling For Electrical Splices

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics Corporation has introduced a new line of hydraulic tooling and U-dies for a range of electrical terminals and splices. The new line of hydraulic crimping products includes a selection of hydraulic pumps, controls and hose, heavy-duty crimp heads for shank dies, medium-duty crimp heads and hand tools for U-dies, and integrated crimp die tooling for SOLISTRAND terminals. For applications requiring additional portability, a portable battery-powered hydraulic unit, and a self-contained power unit are available. Heavy-gauge electrical terminals are typically used in power distribution or grounding applications in electrical construction, industrial machinery, welding equipment, aerospace, railway and other applications.

Connector System Boasts Configuration Flexibility

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tyco Electronics Corporation has recently introduced a new interface for industrial and rolling stock applications, offering enormous flexibility. With the new HVS highly variable connector system, end-users can choose from over 25 different connector modules and quickly and easily mount or dismount up to six single or three double modules into a solid metal frame without tooling. In most applications, the new connector module system reduces the number of interfaces required because customers can build their own connector interface system specifically for their needs. The high flexibility offers near unlimited use.

Product Innovations On Display: 32 New Products For You

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

There is no industry that evolves as rapidly as electronics. And that means you need a never-ending stream of innovative ideas and new component products to support your next design effort. Tyco Electronics is ready to help enable your next innovation - with a robust new product development effort that is second to none in the electronics industry.

View a sampling of our latest product innovations, or see all of our new products by selecting ""Browse All Product News".

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