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ChipSESD devices help to protect mobile phones
Tyco's 0201- and 0402-size ChipSESD devices help to protect: mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders, computer I/O ports, keypads, low-voltage DC lines, speakers, headphones and microphones.
News from Tyco Electronics, Feb 4, 2011
System enables reset and battery-monitoring apps
With improved temperature characteristics and a tighter detect voltage tolerance, the XC6126 series offers a more accurate, lower-cost solution for simple reset and battery-monitoring applications.
News from Torex Semiconductor, Jan 31, 2011
Circuit breakers suit automation applications
Master Distributors carries a complete line of Carling Technologies circuit protection products suitable for use in the telecommunication, medical, automation and industrial controls industries.
News from Master Distributors, Jan 21, 2011
Linear introduces H-grade switching regulator
Linear Technology has announced a H-grade step-down switching regulator for load dump and cold-crank conditions commonly found in automotive applications as well as 24V industrial supplies.
News from Linear Technology, Dec 24, 2010
Clamshells safeguard PCBs in defence applications
Schroff has introduced a range of VPX clamshells that safeguard printed circuit boards in the extreme environmental conditions associated with defence applications.
News from Schroff, Dec 9, 2010
Tyco introduces MHP circuit protection technology
Tyco Electronics has introduced Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) technology suitable for high-rate-discharge battery applications at ratings above 30VDC/30A.
News from Tyco Electronics, Nov 12, 2010
AVX expands Transguard circuit protection range
AVX has developed the Controlled Capacitance Multilayer Varistor (MLV) Series specifically for mixed-signal environments.
News from AVX, Nov 4, 2010
DPB1U protects DC circuits in rack-mounted systems
Unipower's latest addition to the DPB Series of DC breaker distribution panels is designed for users who need to protect DC circuits in a rack-mounted system.
News from Unipower, Oct 11, 2010
Power entry module for detachable power systems
The power entry module series DC11, DC12, DC21, DC22, DD11, DD12, DD21, DD22, KM and KMF from Schurter are said to be suitable for nearly any application using detachable power.
News from Schurter, Oct 8, 2010
Schurter piezo switches are Atex approved
The piezo switch from Schurter has achieved approval according to Atex class II 2 G Ex ib IIB T4, enabling it to be employed in explosive facilities above ground.
News from Schurter, Oct 7, 2010
Schurter actuator ideal for power tool machines
Schurter has added an additional actuator for power tool machines, high-pressure cleaners, power generators and compressors to its TA35 circuit breaker series.
News from Schurter, Sep 28, 2010
Schurter offers covers for TA35 circuit breakers
Schurter has introduced protection covers for its TA35 series Circuit Breaker, which is targeted at laboratory equipment for chemical and medical applications.
News from Schurter, Sep 14, 2010
USFF 1206 fuses target low-current applications
Schurter has introduced USFF 1206 fuses with a super-quick-acting characteristic for low-current applications.
News from Schurter, Sep 14, 2010
Solar fuse and fuse-holder protect PV applications
Schurter has launched the ASO solar fuse and FSO fuse-holder with quick-acting characteristic, designed to protect photovoltaic (PV) and similar DC applications.
News from Schurter, Sep 8, 2010
Optically coupled isolators for harsh environments
Optek Technology has developed a series of reliable, optically coupled isolators that provide military electronics design engineers with the ability to optically isolate sensitive circuit elements.
News from Optek Technology, Sep 2, 2010
TVS diodes protect against transient pulses
The XBP06V4 range of TVS diodes from Torex Semiconductor combines ultra-small packaging with low line capacity for safeguarding systems against ESD and other voltage-induced transient pulses.
News from Torex Semiconductor, Aug 20, 2010
Photocoupler enables 20Mbps data transmission
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced an ultra-compact photocoupler for high-speed communication interfaces.
News from Toshiba Electronics, Aug 20, 2010
Toshiba photorelays target switching applications
Toshiba's semiconductor photorelays offer longer service life, lower power consumption and reduced board-space requirements over mechanical alternatives for a variety of switching applications.
News from Toshiba Electronics, Aug 11, 2010
TDA launches ceramic PTC thermistors
TDA Elektronic Technology has launched the twin SMD package PTC TSF4SS20RF ceramic PTC thermistors, designed to offer protection in over-current applications.
News from TDA Elektronic Technology, Jul 26, 2010
Ceradiodes protect many USB ports simultaneously
TTI has launched Ceradiode arrays from Epcos, which are used to protect several USB ports simultaneously from static discharges, significantly reducing the PCB space and logistics costs.
News from TTI, Jul 19, 2010
ATC Semitec offers circuit protection devices
ATC Semitec offers a range of protection devices for lighting circuit protection applications, including thermistors and limiters.
News from ATC Semitec, Jul 12, 2010
Catalogue features surge protection devices
TDA Elektronic Technology has introduced its latest product catalogue, featuring the company's full range of circuit protection devices for telecom and industrial applications.
News from TDA Elektronic Technology, Jul 6, 2010
Lane offers lightning protection for DC to 18GHz
Lane Electronics is offering a range of lightning-protection devices for applications in the frequency range DC to 18GHz.
News from FC Lane Electronics, Jul 1, 2010
TVS diodes protect sensitive electronic components
NXP Semiconductors has extended its transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diodes portfolio designed to protect sensitive components against transient voltages in industrial and automotive applications.
News from NXP Semiconductors, Jun 29, 2010
Photocouplers can be used in isolated bus drivers
Toshiba has launched two high-speed photocouplers that are said to be ideal for applications such as isolated bus drivers, high-speed line receivers and microprocessor system interfaces.
News from Toshiba Electronics, Jun 29, 2010
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Circuit protection devices safeguard electrical circuits from over-voltage and over-currents. Examples of these devices include voltage regulators, varistors, electrostatic discharge protection devices, switch/circuit breakers and thyristor surge protection devices.
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- ChipSESD devices help to protect mobile phones
Tyco's 0201- and 0402-size ChipSESD devices help to protect: mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders, computer I/O ports, keypads, low-voltage DC lines, speakers, headphones and microphones. - System enables reset and battery-monitoring apps
With improved temperature characteristics and a tighter detect voltage tolerance, the XC6126 series offers a more accurate, lower-cost solution for simple reset and battery-monitoring applications.

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