Otto Introduces New Latching Pushbutton

New Latching Pushbutton Ideal for Basic ON/OFF Functions

The P9M is a small, sealed normally open, latching switch, ideal for basic ON/OFF functions. When the button is pushed, it latches into position and with another push, it unlatches. It comes with a standard 15/32” threaded case for hex nut mounting and features a short behind panel depth. The P9M is available with ush or raised dome button styles in 9 different colors with a gloss or matte nish. It offers excellent performance while operating under severe conditions found in demanding applications.

The P9M is a quality precision switch designed for use in control panels, grips, computers, instruments and other applications where attractive rugged, long life pushbutton switches are required.

P9M Key Features:

• Sealed to IP68S

• All plastic housing & button construction

• 15/32" standard bushing

• Flush and raised dome button styles in gloss or matte finish

• Choice of 9 standard button colors

• RoHS/WEEE/Reach compliant

Hermetically Sealed Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Replace Banks of Wet Tantalum

Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) introduces the world’s only hermetic aluminum electrolytic capacitor with a glass-to-metal seal. With no dry-out mechanism and high capacitance retention at low temperatures, this technology is poised to replace banks of costly wet tantalum capacitors.

Liberty, SC – June 20, 2016 – Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) introduces its Slimpack, type MLSH, the first in a series of hermetically sealed aluminum electrolytic capacitors that the company plans to introduce over the next several months. With its glass-to-metal seal that prevents dry-out, this capacitor technology has extraordinarily long life to meet the most demanding applications for military and aerospace.

The hermetic Slimpack is a spin-off of the non-hermetic Flatpack series that the company has been supplying to military and aerospace customers for more than 20 years. The company expects this technology to replace parallel and series banks of wet tantalum capacitors for new and existing designs, especially where bulk storage is paramount. According to the company, the MLSH Slimpack measuring 1.0” x 1.5” x 0.5” will weigh less and will have more capacitance than a parallel bank of 3 or more wet tantalum capacitors as at -55 °C. High capacitance at low temperature is a key requirement for power supplies used in military and aerospace applications.

In addition to its performance advantages at low temperature, the technology is expected to have a significantly lower cost than a comparable bank of wet tantalum capacitors.

Since its founding in 1909, CDE has been dedicated to advancing capacitor technology for new applications. The company combines innovative products with engineering expertise to provide reliable component solutions for inverters, wind and solar power, electric vehicles, power supplies, motor drives, HVAC, motors, welding, aerospace, telecom, medical equipment and UPS systems.

A global company, Cornell Dubilier has ISO-9001 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Liberty, SC; New Bedford, MA; Mexicali, Mexico; and Hong Kong.

CDE’s hermetic MLSH Slimpack aluminum electrolytic capacitors are available from Digi-key, Mouser and TTI. For inquiries, contact: Mario DiPietro, Product Marketing Manager mdipietro@cde.com,

(864) 843-2277 ext. 2395

For more information on this series visit: http://www.cde.com/MLSH/MLSHLanding.htm

TDK Lambda Announces Improved Efficiency 1000 Watt AC-DC Baseplate Cooled Modules

TDK Corporation introduces the TDK-Lambda PFE1000FA series of AC-DC power modules, a

significant upgrade to the popular PFE1000F series launched eight years ago. The new series

achieves up to a 4% efficiency improvement (up to 90%). Like the existing models, the

innovative PFE series enables designers to utilize a single device containing power factor

correction, regulation and input-output isolation. These modules have been widely used in

outdoor and liquid cooled power systems, addressing the need for fan-less applications in the

industrial, COTS, signage and communications markets.

Operating from a universal input of 85-265Vac, the PFE1000FA models are available with

nominal outputs of 12, 28 and 48Vdc and can be adjusted +/-20% via a trim-pin. All the power

modules can deliver full power with an operating baseplate temperature range of -40 to +100oC

(+85oC for the 28V and 48V models below 170Vac). An isolated module good signal, remote

on/off, 12V standby output, over voltage, over current and over temperature protection is

included on all models.

The package size and pin-out is in the same 100 x 13.4 x 160mm format as the original series,

allowing an easy upgrade of existing designs for up to 30% lower power losses and reduced

temperatures. An enhancement to the PFC circuit gives a more sinusoidal input current wave

form, providing lower harmonic currents as defined by the IEC 61000-3-2 standard. The

warranty has been extended to 5 years.

The TDK-Lambda PFE1000FA series is certified to the safety standards of UL/CSA/EN 60950-1

and is CE marked according to the Low Voltage and RoHS2 Directives.

More information can be obtained at the following TDK-Lambda Americas website,

http://www.us.tdk-lambda.com/lp/products/pfea-series.htm, or by calling 800-LAMBDA-4.

Product availability for the PFE1000FA series can be found via the link to TDK-Lambda’s

distributor network (see “Check Distributor Stock to Buy”) at http://www.us.tdk-lambda.com/lp/.