Tyco Electronics News /news/ Tyco Electronics product news feed en-us 2006 Tyco Electronics All Rights Reserved PolySwitch Portfolio Expands With New 0603 Device MENLO PARK, CA -- Nov. 17, 2009 -- Tyco Electronics announced today the addition of a new industry-standard 0603 device to its popular line of surface-mount PolySwitch™ devices. The femtoSMDC016F device consumes less than half the board space of prior-generation devices and helps protect sensitive electronics from damage caused by overcurrent and overtemperature events. The device's fast time-to-trip and resettable functionality can help manufacturers reduce warranty costs and improve reliability of portable electronics such as:

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1721 Raychem Circuit Protection Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1721 Free Online Training at Circuit Protection University MENLO PARK, Calif. — Oct. 8, 2009 — Tyco Electronics introduced today a free web-based training program aimed at designers of electronic and electrical equipment. From electrical basics to detailed descriptions of circuit protection strategies, Circuit Protection University (CPU) provides a suite of practical, self-paced tutorials.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1711 Raychem Circuit Protection Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1711 High-Temperature Highly Flexible Wire HARRISBURG, Pa. -- August 21, 2009 -- With a rating of 260°C for 10,000 hours, new SHF-260 highly flexible wire allows the cable to be bent and routed in extremely tight areas, situations in which the insulation of conventional wire often wrinkles or cracks. Targeted for commercial and military aerospace, ground, and marine applications such as engines or generators, SHF-260 wire can be used for primary and secondary power distribution where high currents are needed.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1700 Raychem Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1700 200°C Filtered Wire & Cable HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Sept. 15, 2009 -- New 200°C wire and cable from Tyco Electronics are higher temperature additions to the ElectroLoss Filterline family of EMI-filtering wires and cables for defense and aerospace applications. The 200°C temperature rating, which is higher than competitive cables, allows smaller conductor gauges to be used to reduce weight in weight-sensitive applications. The unique low free-fluorine evolving polymers eliminate the possibility of corrosion to other components when stored in sealed bags as is commonly done in kitting for space applications.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1699 Raychem Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1699 Silicon ESD Protection Devices in Industry's Smallest Form Factor MENLO PARK, CA -- Sept. 15, 2009 -- Tyco Electronics announced today the addition of three new devices to its line of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices. The 0201-sized Silicon ESD (SESD) devices are approximately 70 percent smaller than prior generation 0402-sized devices and help provide protection and improve reliability of portable electronics such as mobile phones, MP3 players, PDAs and digital cameras.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1698 Raychem Circuit Protection Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1698 Enhancing the Reliability & Flexibility of Cable Networks Enhancing the Reliability of Cable Networks

Under the well-established Raychem product brand, Tyco Electronics offers a comprehensive range of cable accessories for almost all cable types. The most innovative utilities and industries " including, mining, marine, offshore and nuclear" around the world use our power cable accessories. Designed to withstand environmental extremes and high pollution levels over long operating lifetimes, they help maintain service reliability in both overhead and underground installations. We have developed specially formulated insulation materials that resist tracking and degradation caused by erosion, ultraviolet light and other environmental stresses.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1705 Raychem Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1705 Jointing System for Fast and Reliable Power Cable Connections Flexible solution

Given the difficulties of both connecting the conductor and providing insulation for the more complex geometry of a branch joint, Tyco Electronics' Raychem EPKB solution provides a complete kit including both connector and insulation. Many of the joint's basic components have been proven in millions of installations all over the world. The heart of the insulation is a thick-wall elastomeric tubing designed to conform tightly with the stress control system and the connector.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1704 Raychem Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1704 Space-Saving Solution for High Power Connections Raychem brand RSTI screened separable connectors are designed to connect single- and three-core polymeric cables to medium-voltage gas insulated switchgear and other equipment using CENELEC bushings type C specified for 630/1250 A up to 24 kV.

Made of a highly modified silicone rubber and protected by a thin-walled outer conductive screen connected to earth, Raychem RSTI connectors are equally suited for indoor and outdoor installation. Supporting a wide application range, the design incorporates one body and two stress cone adapters to cover all cross-sections from 25 to 300 mm2.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1702 Raychem Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1702 TE Takes Pilot Training To New (Virtual) Heights Paper handouts with photographs. Outdated simulators from the 1980s. These were the norm when training avionic mechanics and technicians who serve in the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

Not anymore.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1680 Elo Touch Systems Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1680 Fast-Acting High-Current 1206 Chip Fuse Helps Conserve Board Space MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Feb. 17, 2009 -- Tyco Electronics introduces a new line of fast-acting, high-current chip fuses. Helping provide overcurrent protection on power supplies, servers, communications equipment, voltage regulator modules, and other space-constrained applications, the surface mount chip fuse offers strong arc suppression characteristics and some of the highest current ratings available in the industry-standard 1206 form factor.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1620 Raychem Circuit Protection Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1620 Modular Connector Line Expanded HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Dec. 22, 2008 -- The new Raychem MTCT high-performance modular rectangular connectors accept standard ARINC 801 LuxCis™ optical termini in a compact, lightweight design. Since many common applications in aerospace and military applications use four optical fibers, the four-position MTCT connector eliminates the need to plug or seal unused contact cavities as would be required with common 12-termini systems. The result is significant space and weight savings.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1609 Raychem Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1609 PolySwitch Mini-Terminal Bladed Device For Automotive Applications The PolySwitch BD280 mini-terminal bladed device is suitable for one-to-one replacement of plug-in automotive mini fuses and bimetal circuit breakers. The device offers a no-moving-parts design, and a resistance switching action that immediately latches following an overcurrent event.

The solid-state design of the PolySwitch device, as opposed to the multi-part mechanical design of the bimetal device, provides significant advantages in automotive applications. The devices' resettable functionality, high resistance to shock, vibration and rough handling, lower surface temperature and power dissipation, and flatter thermal derating can help vehicle manufacturers reduce warranty repair costs and improve user satisfaction. Suitable for use in North American trucks, utility or off-road vehicles and worldwide passenger cars utilizing 12V battery systems, the resettable device helps prevent damage caused by overloads and short circuits.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1599 Raychem Circuit Protection Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1599 Industy's First Multi-Touch Gestures Technology for Analog Resistive Touchscreens Tyco Electronics Elo TouchSystems, a global leader in touch technology, has developed a proprietary technology that enables real-time, two-finger gesture recognition on analog resistive touchscreens. The new technology, named Resistive Gestures, provides a richer user experience via intuitive gestures which until now had been possible only with higher-end, costlier technologies such as projected capacitive. Consisting only of an enhanced controller and firmware set, the technology can be quickly integrated into analog resistive touchscreen systems.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1584 Elo Touch Systems Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1584 Wide-Aspect Elo Touchmonitor Brings Brilliant Performance to Gaming Harrisburg, PA -- Nov. 20, 2008 -- With the release of the new Elo TouchSystems 2240L wide-aspect, high resolution LCD touchmonitor, Tyco Electronics' Elo TouchSystems, a global leader in touchscreen technology, introduces the latest addition to its successful portfolio of wide aspect ratio open-frame touchmonitor solutions. With a proven track record and industry leading product reliability, the gaming industry has come to rely on Elo TouchSystems touchmonitors to capture gamers' attention - and keep it.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1573 Elo Touch Systems Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1573 Surface-Mount Gas Discharge Tubes Help Optimize Board Space MENLO PARK, CA -- Nov. 12, 2008 -- Tyco Electronics announced today the addition of new devices to its line of gas discharge tubes (GDTs). Helping to protect high-speed xDSL modems, splitters, DSLAM equipment, AIO printers, base stations and security systems from damage caused by overvoltage events, the surface-mount GDTs are available in an expanded range of sizes and surge ratings.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1562 Raychem Circuit Protection Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1562 New PolySwitch Devices Help Provide Resettable Circuit Protection for 24-Volt Systems Found in Buses and Trucks MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Nov. 10, 2008 --Tyco Electronics introduced today a new line of PolySwitch circuit protection devices for the automotive market. The AHEF family of devices helps provide resettable overcurrent protection for bus and truck wire harnesses utilizing 24V electrical systems.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1557 Raychem Circuit Protection Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1557 SeaLAN Cables for Marine Networks HARRISBURG, Pa. - Sept. 30, 2008 - A new family of cables from Tyco Electronics offers a low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) design in water-blocked and nonwater-blocked versions that meet rigorous requirements of flammability, smoke emissions, and halogen content. Designed for shipboard Ethernet networks, communications, and combat systems, SeaLAN cables are available in both shielded and unshielded configurations. All SeaLAN cables are fully qualified to MIL-DTL-24643/59 through /61 and are QPL listed.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1550 Raychem Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1550 LSZH Cables for Marine Networks HARRISBURG, Pa. – Sept. 30, 2008 – A new family of cables from Tyco Electronics offer a low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) design in water-blocked and nonwater-blocked versions that meet rigorous requirements of flammability, smoke emissions, and halogen content. Designed for shipboard PROFIBUS networks, ZEROHAL PROFIBUS cables are fully qualified to MIL-DTL-24643/62 and are QPL listed.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1549 Raychem Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1549 PolySwitch RKEF Circuit Protection Device Designed for Compact Electronic Systems MENLO PARK, Calif. - October 17, 2008 - Tyco Electronics announced today the introduction of a new line of PolySwitch circuit protection devices. Designed for use in a wide variety of general electronic products" ranging from industrial controls to battery packs" the new PolySwitch RKEF devices are functionally equivalent to the companys existing RXEF overcurrent protection devices, but are available in a significantly smaller form factor.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1543 Raychem Circuit Protection Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1543 Custom Maintenance and Repair Kits for Aerospace and Defense Applications HARRISBURG, Pa. - June 6, 2008 - Tyco Electronics offers custom maintenance and repair kits for the defense and aerospace markets. Designed for field or depot use, the M & R kits are custom configured to meet the needs of a specific platform and provide all the necessary tools and parts to speed repairs. Typical applications include helicopters, ground vehicles, and shipboard maintenance.

]]> http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1470 Raychem Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://raychem.tycoelectronics.com/news/fullArticle.asp?ID=1470