Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of the KSC PF Series sealed tactile switches for surface-mount technology (SMT). These compact, IP67-rated momentary action switches deliver enhanced environmental protection through a unique extended cage design that simplifies the potting process and improves long-term durability in harsh environments. Engineered to support rugged applications across industrial, transportation, medical, aerospace, and […]
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Side-actuated switch designed for space-constrained applications in consumer electronics
Littelfuse, Inc. announces the C&K Switches PTS845 Series Side-Actuated Tactile Switch with extended durability. The PTS845 Series features dimensions of 4.5 x 3.4 x 3.3 mm and provides operating forces of 80, 160, and 260 gf. The switch incorporates a bracket peg design for PCB mounting stability and offers a lifespan rated for 1,000,000 cycles. […]
Tactile switch lasts for 2 million cycles
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced its TLSM Series tactile switches, designed for surface-mount technology (SMT) applications. These switches are built with a mechanical lifecycle rated for up to 2 million actuations, providing long-term durability in high-use environments. The devices measure 3.45 mm in height and use a Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) configuration, which supports circuit […]
PCIe Gen 4.0 switches support packet switching and multi-host connectivity
Microchip Technology announces sample availability of the new PCI100x family of Switchtec PCIe Gen 4.0 switches in variants to support packet switching and multi-host applications. The PCI1005 is a packet switch that expands a single host PCIe port to as many as six endpoints. The PCI1003 device enables multi-host connectivity through Non-Transparent Bridging (NTB) and is fully […]
PCIe switch routes automotive data traffic
The Switchtec family of PCI switches from Microchip move data around a vehicle’s “data center.” With vehicles becoming more software-centric, their computing power relies on a central processor that manages other processors, often on a single board. PCI Express (PCIe) becomes the bus that transports all that vehicle data. The PCI100x Switchtec PCIe switches from […]
Multi-gigabit asymmetrical Ethernet devices target next-gen vehicles
AVIVA Links, Inc. announced the industry’s first family of multi-gigabit asymmetrical Ethernet devices based on the Automotive SerDes Alliance Motion Link Ethernet (ASA-MLE) draft specification. The new products include Ethernet PHYs, Switches, CSI-2 bridge ICs, and Zonal Aggregators, all of which are optimized for ultra-high bandwidth asymmetric video and control links. These devices are designed […]
Industrial PoE Gb switch fits into tiny spaces
Antaira launched its most compact industrial-grade PoE+ Gigabit unmanaged Ethernet switch, the LNP-C800G, a true plug-and-play networking solution designed for space-constrained areas including control cabinets and tight machinery. Thirty percent smaller than conventional switches, the LNP-C800G brings unmatched reliability, versatility, and value to factory automation, Intelligent Transportation Systems, on-vehicle networks, solar power stations, video surveillance, […]
Gigabit Ethernet switch feature two integrated PHYs for industrial automation
Microchip Technology announces the LAN9662 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with four ports, Audio-Video Bridging and Time Sensitive Network (AVB/TSN), two integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T PHYs and a 600 MHz Arm Cortex-A7 CPU subsystem. To support industrial Ethernet applications, the LAN9662 features a Real-Time Engine (RTE) that provides the ability to modify the Ethernet frame in flight, enabling faster cyclical data […]
PCIe 3.0 packet switches support long trace lengths with losses of <30dB
Diodes Incorporated will showcase at the PCI-SIG Developers Conference in Santa Clara, CA a new series of automotive-compliant PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 technology packet switches for next-generation, in-vehicle networking applications. The architecture used in these devices enables flexible port configuration with upstream, downstream, and cross-domain end-point (CDEP) ports being assigned according to requirements. The PI7C9X3G606GPQ offers 6-port/6-lane […]
PCIe 3.0 packet switch offers fan-out, multi-host capabilities
Diodes Incorporated is introducing its latest PCIe 3.0 packet switch, the DIODES PI7C9X3G1224GP. A high-performance 12-port, 24-lane device, it can be used in edge computing, data storage, and communications infrastructure, and incorporated into host bus adaptors (HBAs), industrial controllers, and network routers. The PI7C9X3G1224GP has a low packet forwarding latency of less than 150ns (typical). […]
