Circuit Protection Devices suit compact electronic systems.
October 10, 2008 -
With max operating voltage of 60 V, PolySwitch(TM) RKEF Devices offer hold-current ratings of 0.50-5.00 A and trip-current ratings of 1.00-10.0 A. All feature through-hole construction and operate at temperatures up to 85°C. Suited for general electronic products ranging from industrial controls to battery packs, devices are EU RoHS and ELV compliant and compatible with industry standard installation procedures.
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Original Press release
Tyco Electronics/Raychem.
305 Constitution Dr., Mailstop R17-1A
Menlo Park, CA, 94025-1164
USA
Tyco Electronics Introduces New Polyswitch(TM) RKEF Device
Small Form-Factor Circuit Protection Device is Designed to Replace PolySwitch RXEF Device in Compact Electronic Systems
MENLO PARK, Calif. -- September 30, 2008 -- Tyco Electronics announced today the introduction of a new line of PolySwitch(TM) circuit protection devices. Designed for use in a wide variety of general electronic products -- ranging from industrial controls to battery packs -- the new PolySwitch(TM) RKEF devices are functionally equivalent to the company's existing RXEF overcurrent protection devices, but are available in a significantly smaller form factor.
"PolySwitch RXEF devices are very popular with designers of many different types of electronic products," said Jasmine Hu, product manager for Tyco Electronics' Raychem Circuit Protection Products business unit. "They are widely used in satellite video receivers, industrial control applications, transformers, computer motherboards, modems, IEEE-1394 ports, game machines, battery packs, phones, fax machines, and analog and digital line cards. Increasing demand for smaller components to accommodate the design requirements of smaller electronics led to the development of the RKEF series of PolySwitch devices. A full 30% smaller than the RXEF series, the RKEF devices provide the same reliable, resettable overcurrent protection and help facilitate shrinking design architectures."
Key device parameters for the PolySwitch RKEF series include hold-current ratings of 0.50A to 5.00A and trip-current ratings of 1.00A to 10.0A. All devices have a maximum operating voltage rating of 60V and can operate at up to 85°C - the same maximum operating temperature as the RXEF series.
PolySwitch RKEF devices are of through-hole construction, and many of the radial-leaded devices have the same lead spacing as the RXEF devices. This facilitates easy replacement of RXEF devices and can help designers optimize board space and improve thermal conditions. Lead spacing for the RKEF250 and RKEF300 devices is half that of the equivalent RXEF parts, yielding even more space.
PolySwitch RKEF devices are EU ROHS and ELV compliant, are compatible with industry standard installation procedures, and are available in tape and reel packaging for compatibility with high-volume manufacturing.
For further information or technical assistance, call (800) 227-7040, or visit www.circuitprotection.com.
Price: $0.10 - $0.30 in volume of 100k
Availability: Samples available now
Delivery: 8 weeks ARO
ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.
Raychem, PolySwitch, the TE logo and Tyco Electronics are trademarks.
Contacts:
Media Communications
Kenzie Ferguson
Manager, Global Marketing Communications
Tyco Electronics
Raychem Circuit Protection Products
PH: (800) 227-7040
kenzie.ferguson@tycoelectronics.com
Product Communications
Jasmine Hu
R-line Product Manager
Tyco Electronics
Raychem Circuit Protection Products
PH: (86-21) 6106-7398
hu.jasmine@tycoelectronics.com
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