Emech & Enclosures

Akoustis Technologies, a maker of RF bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filters, has launched foundry service making filters for wireless markets including phones, Wi-Fi, military, 5G infrastructure and automotive. Using 150mm silicon substrates, its process, XB1, covers 1.6 to 7GHz and can handle up to 4W CW (continuously) – plus it has XP3F in the pipleline aimed at 7 to 20GHz ...

Toshiba has introduced a photo-relay in a 1.45 x 2mm package that switches on in 250μs – 50% quicker than its existing TLP3475S. The new part, TLP3476S, is in a 1.5mm high (max) S-VSON4T package, has a maximum on-resistance of 1.5Ω, can carry 400mA (ac or dc) and isolates up to 500Vrms. 3mA is the maximum LED drive needed to ...

Toyochem  has created a series of flexible conductive and insulating sheet films for the protection of electrical and electronic equipment, including EMC protection. Branded Liotelant “the sheet films exhibit high water-resistance and are highly flexible, with an elongation of 500%”, according to the company. The “films can be hot-press moulded on to the electromagnetic interference source on the PCB, thus ...

Chomerics has unveiled a thermal interface gel aimed at high-throughput production. Called GEL 60HF (HF = high flow), long-term thermal stability is claimed by the company, as are properties suited to re-work and field repair. “The paste-like consistency enables tightly controlled dispensing and accurate material placement during assembly,” it said. “Notably, the product requires low compressive force to deflect under ...

MBA Polymers UK has launched a recycled ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) feedstock for injection moulding in electronics, automotive and consumer industries. ‘ABS 4125 UL’ is UL certified and contains ≥95% post-consumer recycled content, derived from the waste electronics sector. It is already being exported to the USA and Hong Kong. “UL accreditation verifies the quality, safety and sustainability of recycled ...

Huntsman, owner of the Araldite brand, has developed polyurethane, epoxy and carbon nanotube materials for vehicle battery construction and protection. For underbody battery protection, Rimline (=polyurethane) wet compression moulding material are low-viscosity liquid resins for low-pressure moulding of composites with a high fibre volume fraction – formulated for high-pressure mix machines. Rimline FC (foam core) has flow properties designed for ...

Gemns G100 is the latest finger-powered energy harvester from WePower Technologies – in this case, a push-button with built-in wireless IoT sensor node. Around 40mm in diameter and 70mm from end to end, it is designed to mount in a standard 22mm panel hole. “G100 is an integrated, self-contained Bluetooth LE RF switch solution,” the company told Electronics Weekly. “Within ...

CUI Devices has introduced small loudspeakers whose fronts are IPx5, IPx7 or IPx8 rated, adding them to its IP67 waterproof speakers. “Ideal for protection against moisture and liquid ingress in harsh environments,” according to the company, “the CMS waterproof speaker models feature sound pressure levels from 85 to 108 dB and packages from 15mm up to 57mm, with profiles as ...

Linx Technologies is aiming at sub-6GHz 5G New Radio, LTE, LTE-M and NB-IoT with a range of flexible stick-on antennas. Measuring 120 x 20mm, “ANT-5GW-FPC antennas provide a ground plane-independent dipole,” according to the company, which is now part of TE Connectivity. “The flexibility and adhesive backing make the series easier to mount in RF-transparent – for example plastic – ...

Neutrik is aiming at reliable mains connections with a series of locking three-conductor single-phase power connectors, with what the company calls CBC (circuit-breaking capability) for IEC 60320. PowerCon XX, as they are known, cover cables with outer diameters between 6mm and 16mm, and wire gauges of 12 to 16AWG (2.5 to 1.5mm2): NAC3FXXA-W-S (blue) or NAC3FXXB-W-S (grey) for 6 to ...