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                                                                          06         LED LIGHTING
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NEW FOR 2011 FROM OSRAM



                                                                                                                                      RS offer an extensive range of
                                                                                                                                      OSRAM’s Opto Semiconductors’                                   OSLON SSL
                                                                                                                                      LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes).                                  • Compact and symmetrical high luminance
                                                                                                                                                                                                       packages with integrated silicone lens
                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Excellent thermal management
                                                                                                                                      The LED’s are available in different performance               • 3x3mm small high-luminance LED in a 1W
                                                                                                                                      classes such as standard, mid and high power packages,           package
                                                                                                                                      in various brightness levels and package sizes and in          • Outstanding efficiency
                                                                                                                                      the complete colour range including all shades of white,
                                                                                                                                      RGB, and colour on demand. Here is a selection of the
                                                                                                                                      new ranges available at RS, please refer to our website for
                                                                                                                                      the full product range.



                                                                                                                                       ADVANCED POWER                                                697-3749      6500k
                                                                                                                                       TOPLED® PLUS                                                  708-0753      6000K

                                                                                                                                       • High optical efficiency
                                                                                                                                                                                                     OSTAR INFRARED LIGHTING
               LED lighting is
                                                                                                                                       • Enhanced optical Power LED
                                                                                                                                       • LCD backlighting direct view and
                                                                                                                                                                                                     The OSTAR Lighting IR can be used in
                                                                                                                                         lightguide applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                     applications, such as Infrared illumination for
                                                                                                                                                                                                     cameras. Surveillance, IR Data transmission.


     now taking centre stage                                                                                                                                                                         • Active Chip area : 2.1x3.2mm2
                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Low Thermal Resistance 3 K/W
                                                                                                                                                                                                     • 3.1W Optical Power


                                                                                                                                       688-9486       White 3000k 13lm
                                                                                                                                       688-9480       White 4000k 15lm
Solid state lighting                       Osram supplied the critical components in       be overlooked, either. Together, these
                                                                                                                                       688-9556       White 6500k 18lm
                                           the refurbishment of a large indoor area in     three factors represent the main reason
is now largely                             one of the UK’s largest shopping malls.         why LED lighting is becoming so popular.
indistinguishable                          The ceiling of the Orient in the Trafford       Typically LEDs offer many more
from other forms                           Centre, Manchester, is now illuminated by                                                   GOLDEN DRAGON PLUS
of lighting, is much
                                           Osram’s High Power Flood luminaires. It                                                     PACKAGES                                                      705-4859      940nm with lens
                                           depicts a skyscape; white clouds painted
                                                                                                                                       The LED way to efficient outdoor lighting.
more energy efficient                      on a large expanse, the colour of which is
                                                                                                                                       Suitable for exterior and interior automotive
than incandescent                          able to change from a bright vivid blue to
                                                                                                                                       lighting, indoor/outdoor commercial and                       EMITTER IR DRAGON PACKAGE
                                           a dusky red, reflecting the sky outside
or halogen and                             depending on the time of day. The
                                                                                                                                       residential architectural lighting, marker lights
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Point lightsource with high efficiency and small 11 x 6 x
                                                                                                                                       (e.g. steps, exit ways).
more controllable                          technology used in the Trafford Centre                                                                                                                    1.8 mm package
and robust than                            replaced an older solution based on filters
                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Active chip area: 1 mm2
                                           and 700W incandescent bulbs. Replacing
fluorescent.                               the old technology with new LED lighting                                                                                                                  • SMT package with holes for precise adjustment of external
                                           returned a massive 90% energy saving, as                                                                                                                    optics
Growing demand for the technology has      well as a large reduction in maintenance                                                                                                                  • Designed to support CMOS and CCD camera applications
lead to the introduction of a wealth of    costs. By way of example, when the LED
solutions and support products RS is at    lighting is set to blue the energy
the forefront, offering the latest
                                                                                                                                       708-0763       5600k
                                           consumed is 1.5kW as opposed to
technologies, from stock, across the       18.2kW for the old technology.                                                              688-9597       o/couple lens
world.                                                                                     operational hours than the equivalent       688-9600       Ultra White, si oval lens
                                           The possible energy savings are, of             incandescent or fluorescent solution,       688-9506       3500k 52lm
LED lighting can now be used as            course, a major influence when                  however the actual lifetime of the LED      688-9509       3000k 52lm                                     681-1244      850nm 120°
effectively in large areas, as in more     considering LED lighting, but the reliability   may be influenced more by the system
                                                                                                                                       688-9503       Oval plus 4000k 61lm                           709-1533      940nm infra red LED
intimate settings. For example, recently   and flexibility of the technology shouldn’t     design than may be expected.
                                                                                                                                       688-9512       Oval plus 4500k 61lm                           688-9452      High power infrared



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SEMICONDUCTORS

                                                                                                                              TI MCU Portfolio
                                                                                                                              Thinking microcontrollers?
    OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS                                      FIBRE OPTIC TRANSMITTERS
    Known for its easy-to-use analog integrated circuits,       AND RECEIVERS
    National’s high-performance products enable its             Avago offers a complete portfolio of fiber optic


                                                                                                                              Think TI.
    customers’ systems to be more energy efficient.             components for networking including: Ethernet,
    Here is just a selection of semiconductors that we          Fiber Channel, Infiniband, OBSAI/CPRI, Sonet/ATM,
    stock, please refer to the RS website for the full range.   and proprietary communication links.



    533-8243     Dual DIP8
    533-8293     Single power
    533-9218     Single DIP8                                    236-846       HFBR-2528 10MBd fibre optic rx H
    534-3936     Power SOT23-5                                  446-150       Versatile link receiver, HFBR2521 5MBd                       16-bit ultra-                                                            32-bit                                                   32-bit ARM
    534-4175     Quad 1.5MHz                                    171-1600      LED transmitter, HFBR1521 5MBd 660nm
                                                                                                                                            low power                                                             real-time                                                  CortexTM-M3
    536-0177     2generaluse 1.5MHz                             240-7021      Fibre optic transmitter, 5MBd
    536-1350     Dual SO8                                       665-9649      Fibre optic receiver ST 5MBd                                    MCUs                                                                  MCUs                                                       MCUs

    TEMPERATURE CONTROL                                         REAL TIME CLOCK PERIPHERALS                                                                                                                      C2000TM
    SENSORS                                                     NXP design and manufacture high performance                                                                                                                                                                    Stellaris®
    ST is a world leader in providing                           mixed signal semiconductor solutions to meet the                              MSP430                   TM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 DelfinoTM                                                   ARM®CortexTM-M3
    semiconductor solutions.                                    challenging requirements of systems and sub-
                                                                systems in today’s markets. Here is a sample of clock
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 PiccoloTM
    Below is a selection of semiconductors
                                                                peripherals, refer to the RS website for the full range .
    for temperature control, please refer to
    the RS website for the full range.                                                                                           •		 p	to		
                                                                                                                                   U                                                                •		 0MHz	to		
                                                                                                                                                                                                      4                                                                  •		 p	to	
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           U
                                                                                                                                   25	MHz                                                             300	MHz                                                              100	MHz

                                                                                                                                 •		 lash	
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                                                                                                                                   	                                                                •		 lash,	RAM	
                                                                                                                                                                                                      F                                                                  •		
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Flash	
                                                                                                                                   1	KB	to	256	KB                                                     16	KB	to	512	KB                                                      64	KB	to	256	KB
    159-4685     Precision sensor TO92                          483-7323      Clock/calendar 8 bit RAM
    445-563      Digital sensor + thermal wd                    483-7288      Clock/calendar DIP8                                •		
                                                                                                                                   ADC,	DAC,	OP-AMP,	                                               •		 WM,	ADC,		
                                                                                                                                                                                                      P                                                                  •		 SB,	ENET	MAC+PHY	
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           U
    686-4970     Digital sensor 12-Bit I2C                      483-8300      Clock/calendar SOIC8                                 LCD,	RF,	USB                                                       CAN	SPI,	I2C                                                         CAN,	ADC,	PWM,	SPI
    686-4973     Analogue sensor low current                    511-052       Low power 2.5-6.0V

                                                                                                                                 •		
                                                                                                                                   Medical,	Intelligent	                                            •		
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Motor	Control,		                                                   •		 onnectivity,	Security,	
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           C
    DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE                                         BRIDGE RECTIFIER                                                   Sensing,	Metering,	                                                Digital	Power,	Lighting,	                                            Motion	Control,	HMI,	
    CONVERTERS                                                  Vishay offers a full range of rectifier products, including
                                                                                                                                   General	Purpose                                                    Renewable	Energies                                                   Industrial	Automation
    TI delivers a broad portfolio of data converters.           bridge, Schottky, and fast and ultrafast recovery
    Featuring high-performance 12-bit to 18-bit SAR             devices. Here is a selection
    ADCs, 16-bit to 24-bit delta-sigma ADCs, 10-bit to          of Bridge recitifiers stocked                                                                                   Software & Development Tools
    16-bit pipeline ADCs, and 8-bit to 20-bit                   with us, please refer to the
    DACs, TI has a data converter for all your                  RS website for the full range.                                                                                                                                                                             Microcontrollers>>Your WayTM
    analog and mixed-signal applications.


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    207-2372     16 bit DIL16                                   395-4427      35A 1000V
    356-7045     4 channel 8 bit                                227-8823      35A 1600V
    461-6306     2 channel 16 bit                               295-4310      25A 1200V
    517-2122     TLV5610I 12 bit 8 channel                      300-278       160A 1600V
    662-1509     DAC Quad Delta-Sigma 24 bit 48 pin             395-4203      25A 200V
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All of the worldwide leading manufacturers below have products within the RS offer.
Ranges are developed all the time, with new products launching daily on
our website.

                                                                                                                                                                                               New products coming up in 2011
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Fibre-Optic
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                                                                                   monitoring equipment, and longer-          HFBR-0506AMZ series with metallised         door control and comfort subsystems
                                                                                   range connections to the wind farm’s       packaging provides enhanced                 typically uses the international
                                                                                   control centre.                            shielding. The SMA-styled connector         IEC 61375 Train Communication
                                                                                                                              also withstands vibration and               Network (TCN) standard. In general,
                                                                                   For power conversion, producing            mechanical shocks.                          the TCN defines a Wire Train Bus
                                                                                   clean grid-quality electricity from                                                    (WTB) for connecting vehicles, and
                                                                                   the noisy, intermittent raw generator      For networking applications in wind         a Multifunction Vehicles Bus (MVB)



                Choices for Today’s
                                                                                   output, control signals for key            farms, the short-distance POF links         to connect equipment in a vehicle
                                                                                   functional blocks such as the rectifier    are typically multiplexed into Hard-        or group of vehicles. MVB specifies
                                                                                   and inverter are usually managed by        Clad Silica (HCS) or multi-mode fibre       three media types, including RS-



                Energy Challenges
                                                                                   a DSP-embedded controller via a            supporting greater bandwidth and link       485, transformer-coupled twisted
                                                                                   fibre-optic link. This maintains           distances. If the turbine tower is more     wire pairs, and optical fibre. Optical
                                                                                   efficient and reliable control with        than 100m tall, using optical fibre as      fibre is often preferred for its high
                                                                                   high galvanic isolation.                   the vertical interconnect also delivers     immunity to the electrical noise in the
                                                                                                                              a valuable weight saving compared           locomotive environment.
                                      By Mike Caddy, RS Components
                                                                                   Condition monitoring is also               to copper cabling. Transmitters and
                                                                                   important, using atmospheric sensors       receivers such as the Avago HF BR-          When MVB is implemented with
                     Rising fuel prices, increasing use of green                   to detect wind speed and direction         0400Z series operate over HCS or            optical fibre, a star coupler is used
                       energy, and demands for greater safety                      as well as various additional sensors      multi-mode fibre and are commonly           to restore the signal quality for
                      and comfort are key factors challenging                      monitoring the turbine’s mechanical        used in wind turbine towers and over        connecting up to 4095 devices in
                         engineers to optimise management of                       components to avoid run-to-failure.        long distance wind farm networks.           one bus. The Avago HFBR-1412Z
                    motors and generators in applications such                     The monitoring system must provide                                                     transmitter and HFBR-2412Z receiver
                         as railway engines and wind turbines.                     high voltage and current isolation         Managing Mass Transportation                can easily handle the fixed MVB data
                                                                                   to be able to operate reliably during      POF HCS or multi-mode fibre data
                                                                                                                                 ,                                        rate of 1.5 Mbps.
                                                                                   atmospheric disturbances such              links are also used in the rail industry,
                                                                                   as lightning. Here, optical fibre is       to control power semiconductors             Conclusion
                                         Sophisticated data acquisition and        preferred for its high voltage and         such as IGBTs used in the converters        As demand increases for precision




                                                                                   “
                                         control electronics must communicate                                                                                             management of power-conversion,
                                         reliably; often over long distances and
                                         amid hazards such as high voltages,
                                                                                       Optical fibre provides an ideal                                                    control and safety systems, optical
                                                                                                                                                                          connectivity is preferred in unfriendly
                                         high levels of electromagnetic
                                                                                   medium for reliable data links,                                                        industrial environments where high
                                         interference (EMI) and harsh              delivering the benefits of high                                                        signal integrity and ruggedness
                                         electrostatic discharge (ESD).            galvanic isolation from high-voltage                                                   are critical.

                                                                                   circuitry, immunity to EMI and ESD,

                                                                                                                                                       ”
                                         Optical fibre provides an ideal                                                                                                  Avago Technologies has developed
                                         medium for reliable data links,           and long transmission range.                                                           several families of fibre-optic
                                         delivering the benefits of high                                                                                                  transmitters, receivers, and
                                         galvanic isolation from high-voltage      current isolation compared to              feeding electrical traction motors and      transceivers for monitoring
                                         circuitry, immunity to EMI and            optocouplers or similar components.        the train’s electrical system .             systems and networking
                                         ESD, and long transmission range.         In the nacelle of the wind turbine,        These links are also used to manage         applications in numerous power
                                         This article reviews two specific         short-distance fibre-optic links can       communication with safety and               generation, transportation and
                                         applications: in wind turbines and in     utilise Plastic Optical Fibre (POF) with   comfort subsystems such as braking,         industrial applications.
                                         the rail industry, to demonstrate the     optical transmitters and receivers         door control, air conditioning,
                                         general point.                            such as Avago Technologies’ HFBR-          passenger information and lighting.
                                                                                   0500Z. Snap-in, latching, and screw-in     Fibre is also used for sending and
                                         Maximising Wind Power Quality             terminations are available, permitting     receiving monitoring signals for
                                         In a wind turbine, industrial fibre       fast and efficient installation,           voltage and current protection at DC
                                         products covering a wide range            maintenance or repair in the field.        links and converters.                       Visit your local RS website
                                         of data rates and link lengths are                                                                                               and search “Avago Optical
                                         used within the turbine-control unit,     Where higher levels of ESD and EMI         Communication between the train’s           Fibre” to view the latest
                                         power-conversion stages, condition-       protection are required, Avago’s           central computer and the braking,           new fibre optic devices.

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PANASONIC




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                                                                                                                                      Panasonic offers a wide range of Surface Mount
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       your design.
                                                                         (ESR) values that rival polymerised organic                  Resistors, Specialized Resistors such as Thin Film,
                                                                         semiconductor alternatives.                                  Current Sense, Anti-Sulfur, Anti-Surge, and Metal
                                                                                                                                      Film Chip Resistors. Below is a collection of 0805
                                                                         • 6.3V to 50V
                                                                                                                                      series resistors, for the full range please refer to our
                                                                         • Low ESR
                                                                                                                                      website.
                                                                         • Endurance 2000hrs at 105°C
                                                                                                                                      • Stable at high temperature and humidity
                                                                         • High temperature lead-free reflow available
                                                                                                                                      • Small resistance tolerance and Temperature Coefficient
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                                                                         568-587         150μF capacitance, 10V
                                                                         568-638         100μF capacitance, 16V
                                                                         568-789         150μF capacitance, 25V
                                                                         568-723         330μF capacitance, 35V                       708-9271       0.25W; 102R
                                                                         698-9101        100μF capacitance, 50V                       708-9328       0.125W; 102R
                                                                         698-9104        200μF capacitance, 50V                       708-9280       0.125W; 105R



                                                                         SMD POWER INDUCTOR KITS                                      SEMICONDUCTORS
                                                                         Two design kits available from Panasonic for                 Panasonic’s Semiconductor commitment is the
                                                                         portable device and power conversion applications.           creation of advanced key devices and the ability
                                                                                                                                      to provide core solutions for digital networking.
                                                                         • Kit for Portable Device applications: 50 L-values; LxW:
                                                                                                                                      Below is a sample of the MOS FET series available
                                                                           3x3mm - 6x6mm; H: 1.0mm - 2.0mm; L: 0.8μH - 100μH;
                                                                           Idc: 0.28A - 3.8A; Rdc: 0.022Ω - 1.33Ω
                                                                                                                                      from Panasonic for switching circuits. Please refer
                                                                                                                                      to the RS website for our full Semiconductor offer.
                                                                         • Kit for Power Conversion applications: 91 L-values; LxW:
                                                                           6x6mm - 12.5x12.5mm; H: 2.8mm - 5.7mm; L: 1.0μH -
                                                                           1000μH; Idc: 0.18A - 14.2A; Rdc: 2.24mΩ - 3.67Ω




To find out when                                                                                                                      715-9651       60V 100MA SSSMini3-F2-B


RS can deliver, visit
                                                                         719-4953        Portable device design kit                   719-3193       30V 100MA SSSMini3-F2-B
                                                                         719-4957        Power conversion design kit                  715-9657       30V 100MA SSMIni6-F3-B


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PASSIVES                                                                                                                   Exceeding
 PE30 SERIES POTENTIOMETERS                                    ROUND PCB MOUNT
                                                                                                                           expectations                                             www.rs-components.com/arcol
 Vishay potentiometers feature industry-leading                CONTINUOUS TONE BUZZER
 power ratings, lifetime cycles, temperature
 coefficients and include devices optimized for both
                                                               Every RS product is designed, manufactured and fully
                                                               tested to the very highest standards.
                                                                                                                              New
 industrial and military applications.                                                                                       range
 • High power rating: 3W Lin, 1.5W log @ 70°C
                                                               • Cicular cased PCB mounting
                                                               • High sound output buzzers
                                                                                                                             online
 • Excellent thermal stability
                                                               • Internal circuitry for dc operation
 • Robust construction, fully sealed IP67
                                                               • Internal circuitry for operation from 8 to 16Vdc




                                                                                                                           ACPP – 0805 & 0603 Passivated AP725 – TO263 Package
                                                                                                                           Precision Thin Film Chip      D-Pak Thick Film
                                                                                                                           Long term life stability as demonstrated     Thick film D-pak type resistor.
 169-629        PE30 cermet pot, 10k lin 20mm 3W               511-7664        PCB Mount audio buzzer 12Vdc 85dB
                                                                                                                           by the Anti-Corrosion claims characterised
                                                                                                                                                                        – Up to 20 watts
                                                                                                                           by Ta N.
                                                                                                                                ²                                       – R01 – 51K
 22MM 3590 SERIES                                              SCHAFFNER MEDICAL
 POTENTIOMETERS                                                FN284B SERIES                                               – 0.063 watts to 0.125 watts                 – Soldered or clipped to the board
 Bournes precision potentiometers are designed                 Schaffner offer solutions with full engineering             – 5R to 3M3
                                                                                                                                                                        RS Stock No. 668-8265
 for control applications where accuracy and high-             support to meet European and International                  – ±0.1%
 reliability is important. These devices are available         compliance standards and improve the reliability                                                         Arcol Part No. AP725 10R F
 in conductive plastic, wirewound or Hybritron®                and safety of electric and electronic equipment.            RS Stock No. 668-8312
 element types, and in various sizes.                          Their full range of passives can be found on the            Arcol Part No. ACPP0603 15K B E
                                                               RS website.


                                                                                                                           MRA0207 – Axial                              MSR – Bare Element,
                                                                                                                           Thin Film Precision                          Through Whole

                                                                                                                                                  – 0.25 watts                                 – 1, 3 or 5 watts
 107-0785       10 turn wirewound pot, 10k 22mm                                                                                                   – 10R to 1M                                  – R005 to R1
 107-0779       10 turn wirewound pot, 5k 22mm                 455-8929        Double fused IEC950 inlet filter, 6A 250V                          – ±0.1                                       – ±1%

 TAP SERIES CAPACITORS                                         MINIATURE GAS FILLED 2                                      RS Stock No. 487-7141                        RS Stock No. 487-9169
 • Solid tantalum resin dipped radial capacitors rated at      ELECTRODE ARRESTER
   85°C (125°C with voltage derating)
                                                                                                                           Arcol Part No. MRA0207 10K B TA 015          Arcol Part No. MSR-5 R01 F
                                                               Suitable for use in telecommunication
 • Manufactured with a flame retardant coating                 exchange, main distribution frames and
 • Exceptional temperature stability                           subscriber-end equipment.
                                                                                                                           RCC025 & RCC050                              HS – Aluminium
                                                                                                                           – Solid Carbon                               Housed Wirewound
                                                                                                                                                  – 0.25, 0.5 watts                            – 5 to 600 Watts
                                                                                                                                                  – 2R2 to 22M                                 – R005 to 100K
                                                                                                                                                  – ±5%                                        – Including Water-
                                                                                                                                                                                                 cooled option –
                                                                                                                                                                                                 HSW600
                                                                                                                           RS Stock No. 385-922                         RS Stock No. 158-339
 537-4075       Radial tantalum capacitor 25V 10uF             191-1535        2 pole 90V 20kA/20A
                                                                                                                           Arcol Part No. RCC025 1K J                   Arcol Part No. HS50 10R J

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RS THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS                                                                                                                                               RS THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS


                                                                                                          NEW                                                                                                                     NEW
New to the RS range; Thermal Interface                                                                                   When purchasing Thermal Interface
Materials are used to fill gaps between                                                                                  Materials it is important to ensure the
thermal transfer surfaces, such as                                                                                       correct choice is made.
between microprocessors and heat
sinks in order to increase thermal                                                                                       Our selection guide will help you choose the product that
transfer efficiency.                                          HIGH CONFORMABILITY GAP                                    best suits your application from a variety of gap fillers,
                                                                                                                                                                                      HIGH TEMPERATURE
                                                              FILLERS AND GELS                                           gels, greases, tapes and graphite’ within the RS Thermal
                                                                                                                                                                                      STABILITY GRAPHITES
                                                                                                                         Interface Materials range. All products are UL94V0 and
                                                              • Soft compliant material with low shore hardness rating
 HIGH PERFORMANCE GAP                                         • Improves surface area contact by removing gaps
                                                                                                                         REACH compliant. Please visit your local RS website for      • Wide temperature application without drying out
                                                                                                                         the full range.
 FILLERS AND GELS                                             • Minimal pressure, providing low stress on mating parts
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ultra high thermal conductivity
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Easy to assemble
 • Thermal conductivity of 3W/m K or higher
 • Wide temperature application from -40°C to +150 °C                                                                     HIGH PERFORMANCE
 • Soft and high compressibility                                                                                          SILICON GREASE
 • Very good thermal conductivity
                                                                                                                          • Thin material or application thickness <0.25mm
                                                                                                                          • Low thermal resistance
                                                                                                                          • Good thermal conductivity
                                                                                                                          • Easy to assemble



                                                              707-4730       Gel pad 0.5mm 2W/mk
                                                              707-4742       Gel pad 1.5mm 2W/mk                                                                                      707-4806       Interface material 150sq x 1.0mm
                                                              707-4635       Gel filler 1.5mm                                                                                         707-4780       Adhesive 150sq x 0.16mm
 707-4770         Gel pad 2.0mm 6W/mk
                                                              707-4761       Gel filler 2.0mm 4W/mk                                                                                   707-4812       Impregnated Int Mat 150sq x 0.6mm
 707-4777         Gel pad 1.5mm 6W/mk
 707-4711         Gap filler 1.0mm 6W/mk
 707-4714         Gap filler 1.5mm 6W/mk
                                                              HIGH ELECTRICIAL                                                                                                        SILICON FREE
                                                              ISOLATION FILLER                                            707-4736        5.0 W/mk
                                                                                                                                                                                      INTERFACE MATERIAL
 MID PERFORMANCE GAP                                          • High breakdown voltage >3.5kV /mm                         707-4724        3.6 W/mk                                    • Good adhesion

 FILLERS AND GELS                                             • Compressible for low stress                               707-4733        1.8 W/mk                                    • Low thermal resistance
                                                              • Good thermal conductivity                                                                                             • Good insulator
 • Thermal conductivity ranging from 1.5W/m K to 3W/m K
                                                              • Fibreglass carrier                                                                                                    • Operating temperature -40→180°C
 • Soft and high compressibility
 • Natural tack
                                                              • Good insulator                                            THERMAL INTERFACE TAPE
 • Easy to assemble                                                                                                       • Low contact thermal impedance
 • Good insulator                                                                                                         • Locates in position strongly for assembly
                                                                                                                          • High thermal conductivity
                                                                                                                          • Electrical insulating
                                                                                                                          • High temperature - long term stability




 707-4651         1.2mm 3.2W/mk
 707-4572         1.2mm 1.6W/mk                               707-4727       0.3mm                                        707-4819        0.2mm thickness 150sq
 707-4597         3.0mm 1.6W/mk                               707-4718       0.18mm                                       707-4815        0.15mm thickness 150sq
 707-4601         1.5mm 2.2W/mk                               707-4720       0.45mm                                       707-4828        0.25mm thichness 150sq                      707-4821       150sq x 0.12mm thickness



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ELECTROMECHANICAL                                                                                                                                                                                ELECTROMECHANICAL


 CABLE PLUGS AND SOCKETS                                    NIKEL PLATED SCREWLOCK                                            CABLE MOUNT SCREW                                      CONNECTOR KIT (CABLE
 The Bulgin Buccaneer range provide a full range            ASSEMBLIES                                                        TERMINALS                                              MOUNTING)
 of IP68 rated environmentally sealed circular              • Assemblies for ‘D’ connectors in two sizes: female (8mm         A 3.81mm pitch low profile interconnection system      • Plug/Socket solder termination backshell connector kits
 connectors, designed to provide secure and safe              thread length) and female (13mm thread length).                 offering PCB space savings, combined with a              available in 9, 15 or 25 way.
 connections in harsh or hostile conditions.                                                                                  generous wire acceptance of 1.5mm .
                                                                                                                                                                  2
                                                            • Thread size is 4-40 UNC                                                                                                • Kits include five solder D-sub connectors,
 All plugs have a cable gland to provide a                                                                                                                                             plastic backshells and jackscrews with
 waterproof sealing.                                                                                                                                                                   4-40 UNC thread, for the fabrication of five
                                                                                                                                                                                       connector assemblies.




                                                                                                                              220-4658     2 way screw                               306-2720        9 way plug kit
 483-922        3 way cable plug, 10A                       453-886        NiPt D screwlock 8mm                               220-4664     3 way screw                               510-9972        15 way plug kit
 483-938        3 way inline cable coupler socket, 10A      453-892        NiPt D screwlock 13mm                              220-4670     4 way screw                               306-2742        25 way plug kit
 489-403        3 way inline cable coupler plug, 10A        814-023        ZnPt D screwlock 8mm                               220-4686     5 way screw                               306-2714        9 way socket kit
                                                            814-039        ZnPt D screwlock 13mm                              220-4692     6 way screw                               510-9988        15 way socket kit

 TRACO TMR 2 SERIES                                                                                                                                                                  306-2736        25 way socket kit

 DC/DC CONVERTERS                                           HDP20 PLUGS AND SOCKETS                                          USB PCB RECEPTACLES
 • Miniature single-in-line package                         (FORMED CONTACTS)                                                For use in applications such as Desktop and             RISING CLAMP TERMINAL
 • Wide 2:1 input voltage range                             • Suitable for military, industrial or commercial applications
                                                                                                                             Notebook PC’s, Keyboard, Mouse, Telephony -
                                                                                                                             ISDN, PBX’s, Handsets and peripherals.
                                                                                                                                                                                     BLOCKS
 • Regulated outputs                                          and computer interfacing etc.
                                                                                                                                                                                     • High copper content rising clamp technology ensures
 • 1kV input/output isolation                               • Solder termination.                                            USB ‘A’ and ‘B’ types available
                                                                                                                                                                                       reliable mechanical and electrical connection.
 • Remote on/off                                            • Tin and dimpled shells.                                                                                                • Available in parallel or vertical options
 • Continuous short circuit protection                                                                                                                                                                                             2
                                                                                                                                                                                     • For wire size 24 - 12 awg (0.2-2.5mm )
                                                                                                                                                                                     • Terminals rated at 12A/320V (class III/2)
                                                                                                                                                                                     • 5.08mm pitch



 433-8236       TMR1211 regulated DC-DC, 5V 2W                                                                                515-1951     Type A SMT reverse mount socket, 1A
 433-8258       TMR2411 regulated DC-DC, 5V 2W              489-2437       9 way solder termination plug                      515-1945     Type A PCB r/a socket w/kinked tabs, 1A   189-6026        3 way parallel
 433-8270       TMR2412 regulated DC-DC, 12V 2W             489-2443       15-way solder plug gold plated                     515-1967     Type B PCB r/a socket w/kinked tabs, 1A   189-6032        4 way parallel
 510-6260       2W DC-DC converter, 18-36V, i/p 12V o/p     489-2487       9 way solder termination socket                    515-2049     Type A upright flanged-out w/forklock     189-6048        5 way parallel
 510-6276       2W DC-DC converter, 18-36V i/p 15Vo/p       489-2493       15-way solder socket gold plated                   515-1973     Vertical w/4 board lock & ground pin      189-6054        6 way parallel
                                                                                                                                                                                     220-4585        7 way parallel

 GOLD PLATED SMA                                            TWIN SOCKET ADAPTOR                                               PICOBLADE SMT
 ADAPTORS                                                   • Socket to socket’ - accepts plug at each end ‘Plug to           STRAIGHT/90° HEADERS                                   V4 MICROSWITCHES (DC1 6A)
 • Insulation resistance min.5000 mΩ                          plug’ accepts socket at each end                                Molex offer a complete compact Wire-to-Board           • Sealed switch with IP67 protection
 • Operating temperature -65°C to + 165°C                   • 2 x 4mm socket                                                  interconnection system.
                                                                                                                                                                                     • Available with various
 • 500 Operations endurance                                                                                                   This SMT header offers right angle body orientation,     terminations, including PCB
                                                                                                                              surface mount and a maximum operating                    mount, solder, quick connect (2.8
                                                                                                                              temperature of 85°C.                                     x 0.5mm), or pre-wired (500mm x
                                                                                                                                                                                       0.75mm2) lead



 295-6450       Jack to Jack                                                                                                                                                         320-512         SPDT flying lead lever
 295-6416       Plug to Plug                                                                                                  542-7270     5 way                                     320-528         SPDT flying lead roller
 295-6438       Plug to Jack                                                                                                  542-7107     3 way                                     320-506         SPDT flying lead button
 295-6488       Jack Bulkhead                                                                                                 542-7113     4 way                                     197-7709        Flying lead ice free microswitch
 295-6501       SMA backshell female-female                                                                                   542-7135     6 way                                     150-710         SPDT long lever microswitch
 295-6539       TE Backshell female-female                  112-2195       NiPt male BNC plug/socket adaptor                  542-7090     2 way 90° header                          294-5905        V4 microswitch, solder terminals



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EMBEDDED
DEVELOPMENT                                                                                                                                The Route to Production: Phase 3
                                                                                                                                           At some point the limitations of the mbed development system
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 files were called by one single ‘Include’ statement: mbed.h. The
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 initialisation steps were also hidden from the user. You can see that



WITH EDP
                                                                                                                                           will become apparent. The most obvious limitation is the lack of      translation from mbed to EDP is not going to be a difficult job once
                                                                                                                                           debugging tools, and perhaps by now the realisation that revealing    you are familiar with the sophisticated new IDE with all its project
                                                                                                                                           all your code to competitors via the web may not be advantageous      management and debug facilities. Note however that the COM
                                                                                                                                           to your company! The next step is to replace the mbed and its         port functions such as ‘printf’ now work through the RS-232 channel

By Dr William Marshall, RS Components                                                                                                      carrier with the LPC1768 EDP module. The new unit has a number        via an EDP Basic Communications module. The latter also provides
                                                                                                                                           of jumper options that need to be made depending upon the             USB, CAN, RS-485, RS-232 buffering, protection and connections.

The RS Embedded Development Platform offers an                                                                                             peripheral application boards present. A micro-SD card socket is      Ethernet is available on a baseboard connector.
                                                                                                                                           provided along with a programming header for the Keil μVision
alternative path to the engineering prototype stage of a
                                                                                                                                           4 IDE. If you already have the Keil system with its μLink debug       Production
project allowing quick and easy changes of processor at
                                                                                                                                           ‘dongle’ then you can get started straight away, otherwise you will   Finally, if the finished design is for a low-volume specialist application
the time of initial design or for upgrades in the future.
                                                                                                                                           need to purchase a dongle from RS separately. Fortunately it can      not justifying a custom PCB, then why not just supply the customer
                                                                                                                                           be used with all the EDP ARM-based boards. A free code-limited        with an EDP-based solution? The boards are robust and mounting
                                                                                                                                           version of μVision can be downloaded from the Keil website.           holes are provided for securing modules to the baseboard.
The Route to Production: Phase 1                                         and this was easily achieved from the I/O ‘breakout’ headers on
Most new electronics products start with an idea followed by a           the EDP baseboard. An MC1 motor control module provides an        Listing 1. is the EDP version of our object avoidance program.        Future-proofing
quick ‘lash-up’ at the bench to test the feasibility. The plug-in type   interface to the brush DC motor and the recommended EDP power     Compare it with the mbed program listing in eTech 4. The main         Now there is an over-used phrase. In the case of EDP it means that
of prototyping board is most often used at this stage to avoid the       supply copes with the motor current, although a heavier PSU can   difference, apart from the different names for the peripheral         obsolete or superseded components (usually the processor chips)
necessity of soldering or making PCBs. When a microcontroller            be connected directly to the MC1 if necessary.                    driver routines, is the C++ object-oriented structure of the mbed     can be removed and replaced with the latest types, leaving the
forms the heart of such a system, there is the difficulty that the                                                                                      program relative to the plain C code of the EDP The
                                                                                                                                                                                                       .         rest of your developed prototype intact. The key time-saver is that
more complex types such as ARM-cored devices are only available                                                                                           mbed program was shorter because all the driver        your precious software will still work when re-compiled for the new
in surface-mount formats. DIP-modules suitable for plugging into                                                                                                                                                 processor using the supplied low-level drivers.
a breadboard have been available for some time for PICs and the
Propeller and these are now joined by the ARM mbed. Here is the                                                                                                                                                  There is also the opportunity to try out different processors at the
basis for that quick ‘lash-up’: no robust interfaces but sufficient                                                                                                                                              development stage. How about a different Cortex-M3, Cortex-M0,
hardware to assess the suitability of the processor for the task.                                                                                                                                                ARM 7 ARM 9 or perhaps an XC167 optimised for fast real-time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ,
Usually this means: is it fast enough for my real-time processing                                                                                                                                                processing? The PIM carrier module brings in the possibility of
application? The mbed is perfect for this stage of development.                                                                                                                                                  evaluating dsPICs or PIC32s. EDP is not cheap, but it is built to last –
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 the module connectors are rated for many insertions/extractions for
The Route to Production: Phase 2                                                                                                                                                                                 example – and after the initial investment future additions will work
Having established the viability of the initial idea we move on to                                                                                                                                               out a lot cheaper than a complete new development kit. Then there
the support hardware such as anti-aliasing filters for ADC channels,                                                                                                                                             is the time saved by not re-inventing the wheel.
buffering and protection for I/O channels such as
Ethernet, USB and CAN. The breadboard
is looking rather crowded and messy now
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Component List
with possible noise problems on long trailing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        RS Stock No.
wires. This is where EDP comes in, providing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   EDP 4-channel Baseboard                                     460-285
all these filters, buffers and connectors in one
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   EDP LPC1768 Command Module                                703-9229
small modular system. The mbed module is
simply plugged into an EDP adapter or carrier                                                                                                                                                                      EDP mbed Carrier Module                                   703-9235
to make it compatible with the baseboard. A few                                                                                                                                                                    ARM mbed LPC1768 Module                                   703-9238
jumper connections may have to be made to suit the project with                                                                                                                                                    EDP Communications Module                                   460-310
some minor changes to your mbed program. Otherwise, that’s it
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   EDP MC1 Motor Control Module                                460-304
and further software development can take place ‘in the cloud’ as
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Program/debug dongle                                      703-9241
before. I needed access to an I2C bus for the ultrasonic rangefinder



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                                                                         New to the catalogue is the Molex MX150L™                       Applications include:
                                                                         Sealed Connector System, a range of rugged, IP67                •   Off Highway Construction Equipment
                                                                         environmentally sealed connectors that support both             •   Agriculture Equipment
              View and download over 5,500 Molex 3D CAD                  low-level signal and power applications up to 18 amps.          •   Commercial and Recreational Marine Equipment
        models, we'll help connect you to your ideal product.            MX150L cable plugs and receptacles feature Terminal
                                                                                                                                         •   Material Handling Equipment
                                                                                                                                         •   Lawn and Garden Equipment
                                                                         Position Assurance (TPA) which ensures that the crimped         •   Trucks, Busses and Recreational Vehicles
                                                                         leads are properly loaded into the connector, before final      •   Outdoor Lighting, Signage and Advertising
                                                                         locking can be completed.                                       •   Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning units

                                                                         MX150L™ cable, panel and PCB connectors are available
                                                                         in circuit sizes 2 to 16. Terminals are available in gold and
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ISO-TECH


                                                                                                            NEW
 ISO-TECH 70 SERIES COMPACT
 MULTIMETERS CAT. IV
 • 6000 display count                                                                                                                   The ISO-TECH range of industrial test equipment.
                                                                                                                                          Products so robust you won’t
 • DCA µA
 • Data Hold
                                                             ISO-TECH DIGITAL LIGHT METER
 • Frequency Counter
 • Capacitance Measurement                                   • Compact and lightweight                                                      need the 3 year warranty.
 • Shock resistant (1m drop)                                 • Measurement range up to 200,000 lux
 • Protective Holster with tilt stand                        • 4 ranges/times covered
   and lead storage                                          • Spectral sensitivity close to CIE photo pic curve
 • IDM72 & IDM73 have additional                             • Cosine angular corrected
   features such as true RMS                                 • Analogue output jack for
   reading on AC mode, backlit,                                recording
   large scale display and more.                             • Data hold
   Please refer to the website for                           • Sensor connected by a 1m
   more details.                                               coiled lead


                                                             697-3847       ILM1332A light meter LCD display



                                                             IET 1700 DIGITAL EARTH TESTER
 697-4033       IDM71                                        • Large 3 ¾ digit, 4000 count LCD
 697-4042       IDM72                                        • 0 to 39.99, 0 to 399.9 and 0 to 3999 earth resistance ranges

 697-4045       IDM73                                        • Capable of measuring earth voltage
                                                             • Data hold, MAX / MIN function
                                                             • Auto power off to preserve battery life
 ISO-TECH IPS3303S, IPS3303D                                 • 2mA measuring current permits

 PROGRAMABLE TRIPLE PSU                                        earth resistance tests without
                                                               tripping earth leakage current
 • Output On/Off control                                       breakers in the circuit under test
 • Constant voltage/current operation
 • OVP OCP & OPP protection
      ,
 • Key lock to avoid operational errors
 • Normal, +% & -% output operation key                      697-3711       IET1700 earth tester 3pole

 • High efficiency and high power density
 • 4 individual setup memories
 • USB interface                                             ICM20 DIGITAL
 • Labview driver                                            CURRENT CLAMP
                                                             • 2000 count Large-scale LCD display
                                                             • AC current measuring up to 400 Amps
                                                             • Data Hold
                                                             • Max Hold
                                                             • Easy battery replacement
                                                             • 27mm dia. conductor size
                                                             • 1.2m Drop Proof
                                                             • Auto power off to maximise battery life
                                                             • Safety to EN61010-1 CAT. III 600V


 684-2998       3 output programmable DC power supply        697-3960       ICM20 current clampmeter 400A AC


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ANTI SURGE FUSES AND KITS




                                                         GENERAL PURPOSE
                                                         FUSE KITS                                         Selecting circuit protection:
                                                         Ideal for development labs,                       What you need to know about the application by ETA.
                                                         maintenance personnel etc.
                                                         • For contents of each kit please                 Thermal                                                                Magnetic
                                                           refer to the website                            Utilising the heating effect of current through a                      Extremely fast operating characteristics for printed
                                                                                                           bi-metal thermal actuator, thermal circuit breakers                    circuit board applications and higher current devices.
                                                                                                           offer one of the most reliable and cost effective                      Designed with a unique method of magnetic operation,
                                                                                                           types of circuit protection.                                           it provides rapid response time, and is well suited to
                                                                                                                                                                                  impulse disconnection.
 ANTI SURGE (T) HBC
 CERAMIC BODY                                                                                              Thermal-magnetic                                                       Hydraulic-magnetic
                                                                                                           A latching type bi-metal is combined with a magnetic                   An effective design of solenoid coil with hydraulic
 • Size: 5 X 20mm                                                                                          coil to provide the joint benefits of delayed operation                delay providing tripping that is highly tolerant to
 • Breaking capacity 1.5kA @ 250Vac                      420-252        Mixed
                                                                                                           for low level overcurrent protection and fast magnetic                 changes of ambient temperature.
                                                         420-268        20mm Kit                           action on higher value short circuits.
                                                         420-274        1 ¼” Mixed Kit
                                                                           ,
                                                         267-1856       1 ¼” HBC Kit
                                                                           ,
 563-659       0.5A                                                                                        Terminals
 563-352       0.63A
                                                                                                                                   Quick                                          Combination                                    Quick
 563-356       0.8A                                      ANTI SURGE TEST KIT                                                       Connect                                        6.3mm or                                       Connect
 563-605       1A
                                                         • 16 different types of fuses                                             6.3mm                                          2 x 2.8mm                                      2.8mm
 563-609       2A                                        • 2 types of fuseholder
 563-403       2.5A
 563-699       3.15A                                                                                                               Screw                                          Stud                                           Plug-in
 563-407       4A                                                                                                                  Terminals                                      Terminals                                      Terminals
 563-693       5A



 ANTI SURGE (T) HBC/LBC                                                                                                            Blade                                          PC Board                                       Bolt
 CERAMIC BODY                                                                                                                      Terminals                                                                                     Terminals
 • Size: 6.3 x 32mm
 • Breaking capacity 1.5kA @                             186-6362
   500Vac

 414-409       0.63
 414-415       0.8                                       AUTOMOTIVE AND                                    Actuator Styles
 414-027       1                                         STANDARD MAINS FUSE KITS                                                  Push-to-reset: When tripped, user                                    Push-pull: User pushes actuator
 247-4009      1.6                                                                                                                 pushes actuator to original position to                              to engage and pulls actuator to
                                                         • Both kits include a suitable fuseholder
                                                                                                                                   reset the circuit breaker (e.g. 106 series).                         disengage. Ideal to avoid accidental
 414-033       2                                         • Mains fuse kit is complete with a fuse tester
                                                                                                                                                                                                        actuation (e.g. 483 series).
 414-049       3.15                                      • Each kit contains 130 fuses
 414-055       5
 247-4059      6.3                                                                                                                 Push-push: User pushes actuator to                                   Toggle: Traditional circuit breaker
                                                                                                                                   engage and pushes actuator to                                        handle (on/off position)
 247-4043      8
                                                                                                                                   disengage (e.g. 1110 series).                                        (e.g. 8345 series).
 414-061       10
 209-9305      12.5
 209-9311      16
 209-9333      20                                                                                                                  Manual release: User disengages                                      Rocker: Used in a switch/circuit
                                                                                                                                   the circuit breaker with use of release                              breaker combination (e.g. 3130)
 247-4037      25                                        186-6340       Automotive
                                                                                                                                   button (e.g. 1170 series).
 247-4021      32                                        186-6356       Mains




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SOLDERING


 MINIATURE GAS IRON
 • Compact, pocket-size
 • Strong nylon case
 • Fuel regulator can control gas output to give tip temperatures
   up to 400°C
 • Nickel-plated brass soldering bit sizes are offered separately,
                                                                     PRO 11 IRON AND KIT
                                                                     • Adjustable temperature control
                                                                     • Internal piezo crystal ignition
                                                                     • Ergonomic close coupled tip to grip cool handle
                                                                     • Anti-static
                                                                                                                                         Q                                       iQ
                                                                                                                                                                             The Intelligent Choice
   each with integral catalyst
 • Iron supplied with the 2.4mm bit fitted
 • Bits have simple screw fitting into iron and run with
   flameless gas flow
 • Iron comes with protective cap, pocket clip and flint igniter
                                                                     405-3373        20-125W Iron
                                                                     405-3389        Iron kit



                                                                     PRO PIEZO IRON AND KIT
                                                                     • Viewing window at end of gas tank for fuel level monitoring
                                                                     • Internal piezo crystal ignition
                                                                     • Ergonomic close coupled tip to grip cool handle
                                                                     • Anti-static




                                                                     405-3351        15-75w Iron
 600-234                                                             405-3367        Iron kit




                                                            RS stocks hundreds of soldering irons,
                                                             tips and accessories, visit your local
                                                                    RS website to view the range.




                                                                                                                                     Replacing a Q Motor with an iQ Motor will reduce energy
                                                                                                                                     consumption by 70%.
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HARDWARE & DEVELOPMENT


 AC BALL & SLEEVE BEARING                                         FIBRE GLASS/BRASS PENCIL
 AXIAL FANS                                                       • This propelling pencil style holder houses 4mm dia fibre
 • Self-starting, industrial frame size fans with over              glass and brass stick brushes
   temperature/current protection                                 • Suitable for cleaning small areas of PCB track and
 • Reverse mountable for blowing                                    general abrading of components
   or extraction                                                  • The choice of spare permits variety in abrading finish
                                                                    and effect




 101-8052       AC fan 119mm 230v 160m3/H
 211-9314       Sleeve bearing fan 160cu.m/h 240Vac               514-868        Fibre glass 4mm dia
 101-8018       Sleeve bearing fan 29.4cu.m/h 230Vac              514-874        Fibre glass refills for PCB cleaning
 211-9320       Sleeve bearing fan 180cu.m/h 115Vac               514-880        Brass refills PCB cleaning



 LED INDICATOR LAMPS, BA9S                                        INDUSTRIAL GROUNDING
 MBC, AC/DC                                                       LEADS
 • Single chip LED with reflector                                 • For grounding vehicles, containers and industrial equipment
 • 12, 24, 28, 48 60V ac/dc and 130, 230V ac types                • Specially designed to make handling and transfer of
 • 12, 24, 28V centre base contact is anode for dc use and have     flammable products safe
   an integral reverse polarity protection diode                  • Heavy item incorporates twin tungsten carbide contacts
 • 48, 60V types polarity connections                             • Medium item incorporates
   can be to either contact for dc use                              pressed brass clips




 212-480        White single chip LED 24Vac/dc
 206-946        Blue single 130Vac                                233-323        Compact Earthing Clamp with 3m cable
 209-440        Green single 12Vac/dc                             233-339        Heavy Duty Earthing Clamp with 5m cable



 PLASTIC FILTER UNITS                                             STANDARD DIN SIZE
 • A 4mm filter gives 60% retention of dust particles             PROTOTYPING BOARD
 • The finger guard is attached to the fan with screws (not       • Nominal thickness 1.5mm
   supplied). The mesh screen and filter are then retained by     • Copper thickness 35μm
   the outer cover whih clips
                                                                  • Hole pitch 2.54mm
   over the finger guard
                                                                  • Hole dia 1.0mm




 221-336        80mmx80mm
 221-342        120mmx120mm                                       518-6610


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POWER SUPPLY GUIDE


Select the correct Power Supply fast
With over 5000 PSU products, from leading brands, RS has one of the
broadest offers available satisfying even your most demanding power
solution requirements.
The guide below, helps you to quickly identify the current or power rating range, available by brand or
power supply type. Please refer to catalogue section 20 or the website for full offer. Look out for Production Packaging
availability on these products

                           DC/DC Converters              Embedded PSUs           External PSUs            DIN Rail/Panel mount




Typical applications   Distributed Power Architecture,   General purpose      Office, PC, medical and   Electrical and general purpose
                       general electronics equipment       applications     general purpose equipment           process control
Output voltage range
                            -15Vdc to 10,000Vdc          -25Vdc to 393Vdc        -12Vdc to 48Vdc               -15Vdc to 56Vdc

                                                                                   6W to 120W

                             +/-0.33A to 30A               19W to 175W            15W to 40W

                             +/-0.2A to 80A               25W to 2000W            30W to 60W

                                 12A to 20A                                                                      0.1A to 40A

                             0Vdc to 10,000Vdc

                               500mA to 6A

                                                           40W to 130W            25W to 90W

                                                          72W to 1200W

                                                                                  2.7W to 30W

                                +/-0.4A to 8A

                              +/-0.042A to 16A             5W to 1680W                                          0.63A to 20A

                               3A to 10A

                                                               60W                2.2W - 290W

                              +/-0.1A to 6A

                                                                                  2.5W - 130W

                                0.35A to 20A              7.5W to 1006W                                         0.65A to 20A

                            +/-0.033A to 10A               4.1W to 60W

                            +/-0.067A to 60A              4.95W to 1536W          2.5W - 120W                   0.83A to 40A

                                                          145W to 650W

                             +/-0.03A to 14A                5W - 600W                                             1A to 25A




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Product guide electronics

  • 1.
    With over 500,000products, RS have everything you need for your design, research & development needs. PRODUCT GUIDE ELECTRONICS www.rsgreece.com www.rsincyprus.com www.rsinlibya.com www.rsmalta.com
  • 2.
    INTRODUCTION Welcome to the CONTENTS Electronics section of your product guide. 06 LED LIGHTING At RS, we are committed to provide you with the best product Forget New York, Paris and Milan. offerings, at the highest service level to meet all of your needs The best collection of designer labels are with RS. 08 SEMICONDUCTORS wherever you are in the world. From electronic components and electrical products to industrial hardware and maintenance equipment, we have it covered. 12 FIBRE-OPTIC With more than 500,000 products from the worlds’ leading brands, there’s no need to shop around. Your first choice for Electronics 15 PASSIVES In this guide, you will find a good introduction as to all the services, key products and brands that are available to you from RS. We strive to make RS your first choice for electronic components 18 and solutions by continually introducing new technologies THERMAL INTERFACE and partnerships to support designs from concept to prototype and production. Experts at Export 20 ELECTROMECHANICAL Let us organise all of your export documentation, licenses and hazardous packaging leaving you to choose from a range of delivery options to suit your needs. RS are ISO 9002 accredited 22 EMBEDDED and comply with all leading EU legislation. So, what are you waiting for? DEVELOPMENT For a quote, delivery times or to place an order from this guide, please visit your local RS website listed to locate your local distributor. 28 ISO-TECH 30 FUSES & CIRCUIT PROTECTION 36 POWER SUPPLIES Register Online to be in with a chance of winning one of our monthly prizes. Join us on Facebook and stay updated with the latest products, offers and news. EU_0035 – 01/11 iMac and iPad images courtesy of Apple. www.rsgreece.com www.rsincyprus.com www.rsinlibya.com www.rsmalta.com www.rsgreece.com www.rsincyprus.com 2 May 2011 3 www.rsinlibya.com www.rsmalta.com
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  • 4.
    NEW FOR 2011FROM OSRAM RS offer an extensive range of OSRAM’s Opto Semiconductors’ OSLON SSL LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). • Compact and symmetrical high luminance packages with integrated silicone lens • Excellent thermal management The LED’s are available in different performance • 3x3mm small high-luminance LED in a 1W classes such as standard, mid and high power packages, package in various brightness levels and package sizes and in • Outstanding efficiency the complete colour range including all shades of white, RGB, and colour on demand. Here is a selection of the new ranges available at RS, please refer to our website for the full product range. ADVANCED POWER 697-3749 6500k TOPLED® PLUS 708-0753 6000K • High optical efficiency OSTAR INFRARED LIGHTING LED lighting is • Enhanced optical Power LED • LCD backlighting direct view and The OSTAR Lighting IR can be used in lightguide applications applications, such as Infrared illumination for cameras. Surveillance, IR Data transmission. now taking centre stage • Active Chip area : 2.1x3.2mm2 • Low Thermal Resistance 3 K/W • 3.1W Optical Power 688-9486 White 3000k 13lm 688-9480 White 4000k 15lm Solid state lighting Osram supplied the critical components in be overlooked, either. Together, these 688-9556 White 6500k 18lm the refurbishment of a large indoor area in three factors represent the main reason is now largely one of the UK’s largest shopping malls. why LED lighting is becoming so popular. indistinguishable The ceiling of the Orient in the Trafford Typically LEDs offer many more from other forms Centre, Manchester, is now illuminated by GOLDEN DRAGON PLUS of lighting, is much Osram’s High Power Flood luminaires. It PACKAGES 705-4859 940nm with lens depicts a skyscape; white clouds painted The LED way to efficient outdoor lighting. more energy efficient on a large expanse, the colour of which is Suitable for exterior and interior automotive than incandescent able to change from a bright vivid blue to lighting, indoor/outdoor commercial and EMITTER IR DRAGON PACKAGE a dusky red, reflecting the sky outside or halogen and depending on the time of day. The residential architectural lighting, marker lights Point lightsource with high efficiency and small 11 x 6 x (e.g. steps, exit ways). more controllable technology used in the Trafford Centre 1.8 mm package and robust than replaced an older solution based on filters • Active chip area: 1 mm2 and 700W incandescent bulbs. Replacing fluorescent. the old technology with new LED lighting • SMT package with holes for precise adjustment of external returned a massive 90% energy saving, as optics Growing demand for the technology has well as a large reduction in maintenance • Designed to support CMOS and CCD camera applications lead to the introduction of a wealth of costs. By way of example, when the LED solutions and support products RS is at lighting is set to blue the energy the forefront, offering the latest 708-0763 5600k consumed is 1.5kW as opposed to technologies, from stock, across the 18.2kW for the old technology. 688-9597 o/couple lens world. operational hours than the equivalent 688-9600 Ultra White, si oval lens The possible energy savings are, of incandescent or fluorescent solution, 688-9506 3500k 52lm LED lighting can now be used as course, a major influence when however the actual lifetime of the LED 688-9509 3000k 52lm 681-1244 850nm 120° effectively in large areas, as in more considering LED lighting, but the reliability may be influenced more by the system 688-9503 Oval plus 4000k 61lm 709-1533 940nm infra red LED intimate settings. For example, recently and flexibility of the technology shouldn’t design than may be expected. 688-9512 Oval plus 4500k 61lm 688-9452 High power infrared www.rsgreece.com www.rsincyprus.com May 2011 7 www.rsinlibya.com www.rsmalta.com
  • 5.
    SEMICONDUCTORS TI MCU Portfolio Thinking microcontrollers? OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS FIBRE OPTIC TRANSMITTERS Known for its easy-to-use analog integrated circuits, AND RECEIVERS National’s high-performance products enable its Avago offers a complete portfolio of fiber optic Think TI. customers’ systems to be more energy efficient. components for networking including: Ethernet, Here is just a selection of semiconductors that we Fiber Channel, Infiniband, OBSAI/CPRI, Sonet/ATM, stock, please refer to the RS website for the full range. and proprietary communication links. 533-8243 Dual DIP8 533-8293 Single power 533-9218 Single DIP8 236-846 HFBR-2528 10MBd fibre optic rx H 534-3936 Power SOT23-5 446-150 Versatile link receiver, HFBR2521 5MBd 16-bit ultra- 32-bit 32-bit ARM 534-4175 Quad 1.5MHz 171-1600 LED transmitter, HFBR1521 5MBd 660nm low power real-time CortexTM-M3 536-0177 2generaluse 1.5MHz 240-7021 Fibre optic transmitter, 5MBd 536-1350 Dual SO8 665-9649 Fibre optic receiver ST 5MBd MCUs MCUs MCUs TEMPERATURE CONTROL REAL TIME CLOCK PERIPHERALS C2000TM SENSORS NXP design and manufacture high performance Stellaris® ST is a world leader in providing mixed signal semiconductor solutions to meet the MSP430 TM DelfinoTM ARM®CortexTM-M3 semiconductor solutions. challenging requirements of systems and sub- systems in today’s markets. Here is a sample of clock PiccoloTM Below is a selection of semiconductors peripherals, refer to the RS website for the full range . for temperature control, please refer to the RS website for the full range. • p to U • 0MHz to 4 • p to U 25 MHz 300 MHz 100 MHz • lash F • lash, RAM F • Flash 1 KB to 256 KB 16 KB to 512 KB 64 KB to 256 KB 159-4685 Precision sensor TO92 483-7323 Clock/calendar 8 bit RAM 445-563 Digital sensor + thermal wd 483-7288 Clock/calendar DIP8 • ADC, DAC, OP-AMP, • WM, ADC, P • SB, ENET MAC+PHY U 686-4970 Digital sensor 12-Bit I2C 483-8300 Clock/calendar SOIC8 LCD, RF, USB CAN SPI, I2C CAN, ADC, PWM, SPI 686-4973 Analogue sensor low current 511-052 Low power 2.5-6.0V • Medical, Intelligent • Motor Control, • onnectivity, Security, C DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE BRIDGE RECTIFIER Sensing, Metering, Digital Power, Lighting, Motion Control, HMI, CONVERTERS Vishay offers a full range of rectifier products, including General Purpose Renewable Energies Industrial Automation TI delivers a broad portfolio of data converters. bridge, Schottky, and fast and ultrafast recovery Featuring high-performance 12-bit to 18-bit SAR devices. Here is a selection ADCs, 16-bit to 24-bit delta-sigma ADCs, 10-bit to of Bridge recitifiers stocked Software & Development Tools 16-bit pipeline ADCs, and 8-bit to 20-bit with us, please refer to the DACs, TI has a data converter for all your RS website for the full range. Microcontrollers>>Your WayTM analog and mixed-signal applications. Buy now at www.rs-components.com/ti 207-2372 16 bit DIL16 395-4427 35A 1000V 356-7045 4 channel 8 bit 227-8823 35A 1600V 461-6306 2 channel 16 bit 295-4310 25A 1200V 517-2122 TLV5610I 12 bit 8 channel 300-278 160A 1600V 662-1509 DAC Quad Delta-Sigma 24 bit 48 pin 395-4203 25A 200V © Texas Instruments 2010 - The platform bar is a trademark of Texas Instruments. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 8 May 2011 For more brands, products & services please view our website
  • 6.
    SEMICONDUCTORS All of theworldwide leading manufacturers below have products within the RS offer. Ranges are developed all the time, with new products launching daily on our website. New products coming up in 2011 To view this full range of semiconductors, please refer to www.rsgreece.com www.rsincyprus.com www.rsinlibya.com www.rsmalta.com. Look out for P Production Packaging availability on these products. Microprocessing Optoelectronics Power Supplies conditioning routing and RF and Video Components and Displays and Control Drivers and Conversion 10,000 new items will be introduced online to the ever Amplifiers Frequency Interfaces Discretes Function Memory Controls Signal Signal Logic growing RS Product range, all ready for fast delivery NEW ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● NEW ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● NEW ● ● ● ● NEW ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● NEW ● ● ● NEW ● ● ● ● ● ● NEW ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● NEW ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● NEW ● ● Get more online...go online at www.rs-components.com To view our complete range, Go online at www.rsgreece.com www.rsincyprus.com www.rsinlibya.com www.rsmalta.com to see the complete range. 10 May 2011 For more brands, products & services please view our website
  • 7.
    Fibre-Optic XXXX XXXX monitoring equipment, and longer- HFBR-0506AMZ series with metallised door control and comfort subsystems range connections to the wind farm’s packaging provides enhanced typically uses the international control centre. shielding. The SMA-styled connector IEC 61375 Train Communication also withstands vibration and Network (TCN) standard. In general, For power conversion, producing mechanical shocks. the TCN defines a Wire Train Bus clean grid-quality electricity from (WTB) for connecting vehicles, and the noisy, intermittent raw generator For networking applications in wind a Multifunction Vehicles Bus (MVB) Choices for Today’s output, control signals for key farms, the short-distance POF links to connect equipment in a vehicle functional blocks such as the rectifier are typically multiplexed into Hard- or group of vehicles. MVB specifies and inverter are usually managed by Clad Silica (HCS) or multi-mode fibre three media types, including RS- Energy Challenges a DSP-embedded controller via a supporting greater bandwidth and link 485, transformer-coupled twisted fibre-optic link. This maintains distances. If the turbine tower is more wire pairs, and optical fibre. Optical efficient and reliable control with than 100m tall, using optical fibre as fibre is often preferred for its high high galvanic isolation. the vertical interconnect also delivers immunity to the electrical noise in the a valuable weight saving compared locomotive environment. By Mike Caddy, RS Components Condition monitoring is also to copper cabling. Transmitters and important, using atmospheric sensors receivers such as the Avago HF BR- When MVB is implemented with Rising fuel prices, increasing use of green to detect wind speed and direction 0400Z series operate over HCS or optical fibre, a star coupler is used energy, and demands for greater safety as well as various additional sensors multi-mode fibre and are commonly to restore the signal quality for and comfort are key factors challenging monitoring the turbine’s mechanical used in wind turbine towers and over connecting up to 4095 devices in engineers to optimise management of components to avoid run-to-failure. long distance wind farm networks. one bus. The Avago HFBR-1412Z motors and generators in applications such The monitoring system must provide transmitter and HFBR-2412Z receiver as railway engines and wind turbines. high voltage and current isolation Managing Mass Transportation can easily handle the fixed MVB data to be able to operate reliably during POF HCS or multi-mode fibre data , rate of 1.5 Mbps. atmospheric disturbances such links are also used in the rail industry, as lightning. Here, optical fibre is to control power semiconductors Conclusion Sophisticated data acquisition and preferred for its high voltage and such as IGBTs used in the converters As demand increases for precision “ control electronics must communicate management of power-conversion, reliably; often over long distances and amid hazards such as high voltages, Optical fibre provides an ideal control and safety systems, optical connectivity is preferred in unfriendly high levels of electromagnetic medium for reliable data links, industrial environments where high interference (EMI) and harsh delivering the benefits of high signal integrity and ruggedness electrostatic discharge (ESD). galvanic isolation from high-voltage are critical. circuitry, immunity to EMI and ESD, ” Optical fibre provides an ideal Avago Technologies has developed medium for reliable data links, and long transmission range. several families of fibre-optic delivering the benefits of high transmitters, receivers, and galvanic isolation from high-voltage current isolation compared to feeding electrical traction motors and transceivers for monitoring circuitry, immunity to EMI and optocouplers or similar components. the train’s electrical system . systems and networking ESD, and long transmission range. In the nacelle of the wind turbine, These links are also used to manage applications in numerous power This article reviews two specific short-distance fibre-optic links can communication with safety and generation, transportation and applications: in wind turbines and in utilise Plastic Optical Fibre (POF) with comfort subsystems such as braking, industrial applications. the rail industry, to demonstrate the optical transmitters and receivers door control, air conditioning, general point. such as Avago Technologies’ HFBR- passenger information and lighting. 0500Z. Snap-in, latching, and screw-in Fibre is also used for sending and Maximising Wind Power Quality terminations are available, permitting receiving monitoring signals for In a wind turbine, industrial fibre fast and efficient installation, voltage and current protection at DC products covering a wide range maintenance or repair in the field. links and converters. Visit your local RS website of data rates and link lengths are and search “Avago Optical used within the turbine-control unit, Where higher levels of ESD and EMI Communication between the train’s Fibre” to view the latest power-conversion stages, condition- protection are required, Avago’s central computer and the braking, new fibre optic devices. 12 May MAY 2011 MAY 2011 May 13
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    PASSIVES Exceeding PE30 SERIES POTENTIOMETERS ROUND PCB MOUNT expectations www.rs-components.com/arcol Vishay potentiometers feature industry-leading CONTINUOUS TONE BUZZER power ratings, lifetime cycles, temperature coefficients and include devices optimized for both Every RS product is designed, manufactured and fully tested to the very highest standards. New industrial and military applications. range • High power rating: 3W Lin, 1.5W log @ 70°C • Cicular cased PCB mounting • High sound output buzzers online • Excellent thermal stability • Internal circuitry for dc operation • Robust construction, fully sealed IP67 • Internal circuitry for operation from 8 to 16Vdc ACPP – 0805 & 0603 Passivated AP725 – TO263 Package Precision Thin Film Chip D-Pak Thick Film Long term life stability as demonstrated Thick film D-pak type resistor. 169-629 PE30 cermet pot, 10k lin 20mm 3W 511-7664 PCB Mount audio buzzer 12Vdc 85dB by the Anti-Corrosion claims characterised – Up to 20 watts by Ta N. ² – R01 – 51K 22MM 3590 SERIES SCHAFFNER MEDICAL POTENTIOMETERS FN284B SERIES – 0.063 watts to 0.125 watts – Soldered or clipped to the board Bournes precision potentiometers are designed Schaffner offer solutions with full engineering – 5R to 3M3 RS Stock No. 668-8265 for control applications where accuracy and high- support to meet European and International – ±0.1% reliability is important. These devices are available compliance standards and improve the reliability Arcol Part No. AP725 10R F in conductive plastic, wirewound or Hybritron® and safety of electric and electronic equipment. RS Stock No. 668-8312 element types, and in various sizes. Their full range of passives can be found on the Arcol Part No. ACPP0603 15K B E RS website. MRA0207 – Axial MSR – Bare Element, Thin Film Precision Through Whole – 0.25 watts – 1, 3 or 5 watts 107-0785 10 turn wirewound pot, 10k 22mm – 10R to 1M – R005 to R1 107-0779 10 turn wirewound pot, 5k 22mm 455-8929 Double fused IEC950 inlet filter, 6A 250V – ±0.1 – ±1% TAP SERIES CAPACITORS MINIATURE GAS FILLED 2 RS Stock No. 487-7141 RS Stock No. 487-9169 • Solid tantalum resin dipped radial capacitors rated at ELECTRODE ARRESTER 85°C (125°C with voltage derating) Arcol Part No. MRA0207 10K B TA 015 Arcol Part No. MSR-5 R01 F Suitable for use in telecommunication • Manufactured with a flame retardant coating exchange, main distribution frames and • Exceptional temperature stability subscriber-end equipment. RCC025 & RCC050 HS – Aluminium – Solid Carbon Housed Wirewound – 0.25, 0.5 watts – 5 to 600 Watts – 2R2 to 22M – R005 to 100K – ±5% – Including Water- cooled option – HSW600 RS Stock No. 385-922 RS Stock No. 158-339 537-4075 Radial tantalum capacitor 25V 10uF 191-1535 2 pole 90V 20kA/20A Arcol Part No. RCC025 1K J Arcol Part No. HS50 10R J 16 May 2011 For more brands, products & services please view our website
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    RS THERMAL INTERFACEMATERIALS RS THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS NEW NEW New to the RS range; Thermal Interface When purchasing Thermal Interface Materials are used to fill gaps between Materials it is important to ensure the thermal transfer surfaces, such as correct choice is made. between microprocessors and heat sinks in order to increase thermal Our selection guide will help you choose the product that transfer efficiency. HIGH CONFORMABILITY GAP best suits your application from a variety of gap fillers, HIGH TEMPERATURE FILLERS AND GELS gels, greases, tapes and graphite’ within the RS Thermal STABILITY GRAPHITES Interface Materials range. All products are UL94V0 and • Soft compliant material with low shore hardness rating HIGH PERFORMANCE GAP • Improves surface area contact by removing gaps REACH compliant. Please visit your local RS website for • Wide temperature application without drying out the full range. FILLERS AND GELS • Minimal pressure, providing low stress on mating parts • Ultra high thermal conductivity • Easy to assemble • Thermal conductivity of 3W/m K or higher • Wide temperature application from -40°C to +150 °C HIGH PERFORMANCE • Soft and high compressibility SILICON GREASE • Very good thermal conductivity • Thin material or application thickness <0.25mm • Low thermal resistance • Good thermal conductivity • Easy to assemble 707-4730 Gel pad 0.5mm 2W/mk 707-4742 Gel pad 1.5mm 2W/mk 707-4806 Interface material 150sq x 1.0mm 707-4635 Gel filler 1.5mm 707-4780 Adhesive 150sq x 0.16mm 707-4770 Gel pad 2.0mm 6W/mk 707-4761 Gel filler 2.0mm 4W/mk 707-4812 Impregnated Int Mat 150sq x 0.6mm 707-4777 Gel pad 1.5mm 6W/mk 707-4711 Gap filler 1.0mm 6W/mk 707-4714 Gap filler 1.5mm 6W/mk HIGH ELECTRICIAL SILICON FREE ISOLATION FILLER 707-4736 5.0 W/mk INTERFACE MATERIAL MID PERFORMANCE GAP • High breakdown voltage >3.5kV /mm 707-4724 3.6 W/mk • Good adhesion FILLERS AND GELS • Compressible for low stress 707-4733 1.8 W/mk • Low thermal resistance • Good thermal conductivity • Good insulator • Thermal conductivity ranging from 1.5W/m K to 3W/m K • Fibreglass carrier • Operating temperature -40→180°C • Soft and high compressibility • Natural tack • Good insulator THERMAL INTERFACE TAPE • Easy to assemble • Low contact thermal impedance • Good insulator • Locates in position strongly for assembly • High thermal conductivity • Electrical insulating • High temperature - long term stability 707-4651 1.2mm 3.2W/mk 707-4572 1.2mm 1.6W/mk 707-4727 0.3mm 707-4819 0.2mm thickness 150sq 707-4597 3.0mm 1.6W/mk 707-4718 0.18mm 707-4815 0.15mm thickness 150sq 707-4601 1.5mm 2.2W/mk 707-4720 0.45mm 707-4828 0.25mm thichness 150sq 707-4821 150sq x 0.12mm thickness www.rsgreece.com www.rsincyprus.com 18 May 2011 For more brands, products & services please view our website May 2011 19 www.rsinlibya.com www.rsmalta.com
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    ELECTROMECHANICAL ELECTROMECHANICAL CABLE PLUGS AND SOCKETS NIKEL PLATED SCREWLOCK CABLE MOUNT SCREW CONNECTOR KIT (CABLE The Bulgin Buccaneer range provide a full range ASSEMBLIES TERMINALS MOUNTING) of IP68 rated environmentally sealed circular • Assemblies for ‘D’ connectors in two sizes: female (8mm A 3.81mm pitch low profile interconnection system • Plug/Socket solder termination backshell connector kits connectors, designed to provide secure and safe thread length) and female (13mm thread length). offering PCB space savings, combined with a available in 9, 15 or 25 way. connections in harsh or hostile conditions. generous wire acceptance of 1.5mm . 2 • Thread size is 4-40 UNC • Kits include five solder D-sub connectors, All plugs have a cable gland to provide a plastic backshells and jackscrews with waterproof sealing. 4-40 UNC thread, for the fabrication of five connector assemblies. 220-4658 2 way screw 306-2720 9 way plug kit 483-922 3 way cable plug, 10A 453-886 NiPt D screwlock 8mm 220-4664 3 way screw 510-9972 15 way plug kit 483-938 3 way inline cable coupler socket, 10A 453-892 NiPt D screwlock 13mm 220-4670 4 way screw 306-2742 25 way plug kit 489-403 3 way inline cable coupler plug, 10A 814-023 ZnPt D screwlock 8mm 220-4686 5 way screw 306-2714 9 way socket kit 814-039 ZnPt D screwlock 13mm 220-4692 6 way screw 510-9988 15 way socket kit TRACO TMR 2 SERIES 306-2736 25 way socket kit DC/DC CONVERTERS HDP20 PLUGS AND SOCKETS USB PCB RECEPTACLES • Miniature single-in-line package (FORMED CONTACTS) For use in applications such as Desktop and RISING CLAMP TERMINAL • Wide 2:1 input voltage range • Suitable for military, industrial or commercial applications Notebook PC’s, Keyboard, Mouse, Telephony - ISDN, PBX’s, Handsets and peripherals. BLOCKS • Regulated outputs and computer interfacing etc. • High copper content rising clamp technology ensures • 1kV input/output isolation • Solder termination. USB ‘A’ and ‘B’ types available reliable mechanical and electrical connection. • Remote on/off • Tin and dimpled shells. • Available in parallel or vertical options • Continuous short circuit protection 2 • For wire size 24 - 12 awg (0.2-2.5mm ) • Terminals rated at 12A/320V (class III/2) • 5.08mm pitch 433-8236 TMR1211 regulated DC-DC, 5V 2W 515-1951 Type A SMT reverse mount socket, 1A 433-8258 TMR2411 regulated DC-DC, 5V 2W 489-2437 9 way solder termination plug 515-1945 Type A PCB r/a socket w/kinked tabs, 1A 189-6026 3 way parallel 433-8270 TMR2412 regulated DC-DC, 12V 2W 489-2443 15-way solder plug gold plated 515-1967 Type B PCB r/a socket w/kinked tabs, 1A 189-6032 4 way parallel 510-6260 2W DC-DC converter, 18-36V, i/p 12V o/p 489-2487 9 way solder termination socket 515-2049 Type A upright flanged-out w/forklock 189-6048 5 way parallel 510-6276 2W DC-DC converter, 18-36V i/p 15Vo/p 489-2493 15-way solder socket gold plated 515-1973 Vertical w/4 board lock & ground pin 189-6054 6 way parallel 220-4585 7 way parallel GOLD PLATED SMA TWIN SOCKET ADAPTOR PICOBLADE SMT ADAPTORS • Socket to socket’ - accepts plug at each end ‘Plug to STRAIGHT/90° HEADERS V4 MICROSWITCHES (DC1 6A) • Insulation resistance min.5000 mΩ plug’ accepts socket at each end Molex offer a complete compact Wire-to-Board • Sealed switch with IP67 protection • Operating temperature -65°C to + 165°C • 2 x 4mm socket interconnection system. • Available with various • 500 Operations endurance This SMT header offers right angle body orientation, terminations, including PCB surface mount and a maximum operating mount, solder, quick connect (2.8 temperature of 85°C. x 0.5mm), or pre-wired (500mm x 0.75mm2) lead 295-6450 Jack to Jack 320-512 SPDT flying lead lever 295-6416 Plug to Plug 542-7270 5 way 320-528 SPDT flying lead roller 295-6438 Plug to Jack 542-7107 3 way 320-506 SPDT flying lead button 295-6488 Jack Bulkhead 542-7113 4 way 197-7709 Flying lead ice free microswitch 295-6501 SMA backshell female-female 542-7135 6 way 150-710 SPDT long lever microswitch 295-6539 TE Backshell female-female 112-2195 NiPt male BNC plug/socket adaptor 542-7090 2 way 90° header 294-5905 V4 microswitch, solder terminals www.rsgreece.com www.rsincyprus.com 20 May 2011 For more brands, products & services please view our website May 2011 21 www.rsinlibya.com www.rsmalta.com
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    EMBEDDED DEVELOPMENT The Route to Production: Phase 3 At some point the limitations of the mbed development system files were called by one single ‘Include’ statement: mbed.h. The initialisation steps were also hidden from the user. You can see that WITH EDP will become apparent. The most obvious limitation is the lack of translation from mbed to EDP is not going to be a difficult job once debugging tools, and perhaps by now the realisation that revealing you are familiar with the sophisticated new IDE with all its project all your code to competitors via the web may not be advantageous management and debug facilities. Note however that the COM to your company! The next step is to replace the mbed and its port functions such as ‘printf’ now work through the RS-232 channel By Dr William Marshall, RS Components carrier with the LPC1768 EDP module. The new unit has a number via an EDP Basic Communications module. The latter also provides of jumper options that need to be made depending upon the USB, CAN, RS-485, RS-232 buffering, protection and connections. The RS Embedded Development Platform offers an peripheral application boards present. A micro-SD card socket is Ethernet is available on a baseboard connector. provided along with a programming header for the Keil μVision alternative path to the engineering prototype stage of a 4 IDE. If you already have the Keil system with its μLink debug Production project allowing quick and easy changes of processor at ‘dongle’ then you can get started straight away, otherwise you will Finally, if the finished design is for a low-volume specialist application the time of initial design or for upgrades in the future. need to purchase a dongle from RS separately. Fortunately it can not justifying a custom PCB, then why not just supply the customer be used with all the EDP ARM-based boards. A free code-limited with an EDP-based solution? The boards are robust and mounting version of μVision can be downloaded from the Keil website. holes are provided for securing modules to the baseboard. The Route to Production: Phase 1 and this was easily achieved from the I/O ‘breakout’ headers on Most new electronics products start with an idea followed by a the EDP baseboard. An MC1 motor control module provides an Listing 1. is the EDP version of our object avoidance program. Future-proofing quick ‘lash-up’ at the bench to test the feasibility. The plug-in type interface to the brush DC motor and the recommended EDP power Compare it with the mbed program listing in eTech 4. The main Now there is an over-used phrase. In the case of EDP it means that of prototyping board is most often used at this stage to avoid the supply copes with the motor current, although a heavier PSU can difference, apart from the different names for the peripheral obsolete or superseded components (usually the processor chips) necessity of soldering or making PCBs. When a microcontroller be connected directly to the MC1 if necessary. driver routines, is the C++ object-oriented structure of the mbed can be removed and replaced with the latest types, leaving the forms the heart of such a system, there is the difficulty that the program relative to the plain C code of the EDP The . rest of your developed prototype intact. The key time-saver is that more complex types such as ARM-cored devices are only available mbed program was shorter because all the driver your precious software will still work when re-compiled for the new in surface-mount formats. DIP-modules suitable for plugging into processor using the supplied low-level drivers. a breadboard have been available for some time for PICs and the Propeller and these are now joined by the ARM mbed. Here is the There is also the opportunity to try out different processors at the basis for that quick ‘lash-up’: no robust interfaces but sufficient development stage. How about a different Cortex-M3, Cortex-M0, hardware to assess the suitability of the processor for the task. ARM 7 ARM 9 or perhaps an XC167 optimised for fast real-time , Usually this means: is it fast enough for my real-time processing processing? The PIM carrier module brings in the possibility of application? The mbed is perfect for this stage of development. evaluating dsPICs or PIC32s. EDP is not cheap, but it is built to last – the module connectors are rated for many insertions/extractions for The Route to Production: Phase 2 example – and after the initial investment future additions will work Having established the viability of the initial idea we move on to out a lot cheaper than a complete new development kit. Then there the support hardware such as anti-aliasing filters for ADC channels, is the time saved by not re-inventing the wheel. buffering and protection for I/O channels such as Ethernet, USB and CAN. The breadboard is looking rather crowded and messy now Component List with possible noise problems on long trailing RS Stock No. wires. This is where EDP comes in, providing EDP 4-channel Baseboard 460-285 all these filters, buffers and connectors in one EDP LPC1768 Command Module 703-9229 small modular system. The mbed module is simply plugged into an EDP adapter or carrier EDP mbed Carrier Module 703-9235 to make it compatible with the baseboard. A few ARM mbed LPC1768 Module 703-9238 jumper connections may have to be made to suit the project with EDP Communications Module 460-310 some minor changes to your mbed program. Otherwise, that’s it EDP MC1 Motor Control Module 460-304 and further software development can take place ‘in the cloud’ as Program/debug dongle 703-9241 before. I needed access to an I2C bus for the ultrasonic rangefinder 22 23
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    ISO-TECH NEW ISO-TECH 70 SERIES COMPACT MULTIMETERS CAT. IV • 6000 display count The ISO-TECH range of industrial test equipment. Products so robust you won’t • DCA µA • Data Hold ISO-TECH DIGITAL LIGHT METER • Frequency Counter • Capacitance Measurement • Compact and lightweight need the 3 year warranty. • Shock resistant (1m drop) • Measurement range up to 200,000 lux • Protective Holster with tilt stand • 4 ranges/times covered and lead storage • Spectral sensitivity close to CIE photo pic curve • IDM72 & IDM73 have additional • Cosine angular corrected features such as true RMS • Analogue output jack for reading on AC mode, backlit, recording large scale display and more. • Data hold Please refer to the website for • Sensor connected by a 1m more details. coiled lead 697-3847 ILM1332A light meter LCD display IET 1700 DIGITAL EARTH TESTER 697-4033 IDM71 • Large 3 ¾ digit, 4000 count LCD 697-4042 IDM72 • 0 to 39.99, 0 to 399.9 and 0 to 3999 earth resistance ranges 697-4045 IDM73 • Capable of measuring earth voltage • Data hold, MAX / MIN function • Auto power off to preserve battery life ISO-TECH IPS3303S, IPS3303D • 2mA measuring current permits PROGRAMABLE TRIPLE PSU earth resistance tests without tripping earth leakage current • Output On/Off control breakers in the circuit under test • Constant voltage/current operation • OVP OCP & OPP protection , • Key lock to avoid operational errors • Normal, +% & -% output operation key 697-3711 IET1700 earth tester 3pole • High efficiency and high power density • 4 individual setup memories • USB interface ICM20 DIGITAL • Labview driver CURRENT CLAMP • 2000 count Large-scale LCD display • AC current measuring up to 400 Amps • Data Hold • Max Hold • Easy battery replacement • 27mm dia. conductor size • 1.2m Drop Proof • Auto power off to maximise battery life • Safety to EN61010-1 CAT. III 600V 684-2998 3 output programmable DC power supply 697-3960 ICM20 current clampmeter 400A AC www.iso-techonline.com 28 May 2011 For more brands, products & services please view our website
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    ANTI SURGE FUSESAND KITS GENERAL PURPOSE FUSE KITS Selecting circuit protection: Ideal for development labs, What you need to know about the application by ETA. maintenance personnel etc. • For contents of each kit please Thermal Magnetic refer to the website Utilising the heating effect of current through a Extremely fast operating characteristics for printed bi-metal thermal actuator, thermal circuit breakers circuit board applications and higher current devices. offer one of the most reliable and cost effective Designed with a unique method of magnetic operation, types of circuit protection. it provides rapid response time, and is well suited to impulse disconnection. ANTI SURGE (T) HBC CERAMIC BODY Thermal-magnetic Hydraulic-magnetic A latching type bi-metal is combined with a magnetic An effective design of solenoid coil with hydraulic • Size: 5 X 20mm coil to provide the joint benefits of delayed operation delay providing tripping that is highly tolerant to • Breaking capacity 1.5kA @ 250Vac 420-252 Mixed for low level overcurrent protection and fast magnetic changes of ambient temperature. 420-268 20mm Kit action on higher value short circuits. 420-274 1 ¼” Mixed Kit , 267-1856 1 ¼” HBC Kit , 563-659 0.5A Terminals 563-352 0.63A Quick Combination Quick 563-356 0.8A ANTI SURGE TEST KIT Connect 6.3mm or Connect 563-605 1A • 16 different types of fuses 6.3mm 2 x 2.8mm 2.8mm 563-609 2A • 2 types of fuseholder 563-403 2.5A 563-699 3.15A Screw Stud Plug-in 563-407 4A Terminals Terminals Terminals 563-693 5A ANTI SURGE (T) HBC/LBC Blade PC Board Bolt CERAMIC BODY Terminals Terminals • Size: 6.3 x 32mm • Breaking capacity 1.5kA @ 186-6362 500Vac 414-409 0.63 414-415 0.8 AUTOMOTIVE AND Actuator Styles 414-027 1 STANDARD MAINS FUSE KITS Push-to-reset: When tripped, user Push-pull: User pushes actuator 247-4009 1.6 pushes actuator to original position to to engage and pulls actuator to • Both kits include a suitable fuseholder reset the circuit breaker (e.g. 106 series). disengage. Ideal to avoid accidental 414-033 2 • Mains fuse kit is complete with a fuse tester actuation (e.g. 483 series). 414-049 3.15 • Each kit contains 130 fuses 414-055 5 247-4059 6.3 Push-push: User pushes actuator to Toggle: Traditional circuit breaker engage and pushes actuator to handle (on/off position) 247-4043 8 disengage (e.g. 1110 series). (e.g. 8345 series). 414-061 10 209-9305 12.5 209-9311 16 209-9333 20 Manual release: User disengages Rocker: Used in a switch/circuit the circuit breaker with use of release breaker combination (e.g. 3130) 247-4037 25 186-6340 Automotive button (e.g. 1170 series). 247-4021 32 186-6356 Mains 30 May 2011 For more brands, products & services please view our website
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    SOLDERING MINIATURE GASIRON • Compact, pocket-size • Strong nylon case • Fuel regulator can control gas output to give tip temperatures up to 400°C • Nickel-plated brass soldering bit sizes are offered separately, PRO 11 IRON AND KIT • Adjustable temperature control • Internal piezo crystal ignition • Ergonomic close coupled tip to grip cool handle • Anti-static Q iQ The Intelligent Choice each with integral catalyst • Iron supplied with the 2.4mm bit fitted • Bits have simple screw fitting into iron and run with flameless gas flow • Iron comes with protective cap, pocket clip and flint igniter 405-3373 20-125W Iron 405-3389 Iron kit PRO PIEZO IRON AND KIT • Viewing window at end of gas tank for fuel level monitoring • Internal piezo crystal ignition • Ergonomic close coupled tip to grip cool handle • Anti-static 405-3351 15-75w Iron 600-234 405-3367 Iron kit RS stocks hundreds of soldering irons, tips and accessories, visit your local RS website to view the range. Replacing a Q Motor with an iQ Motor will reduce energy consumption by 70%. www.rsgreece.com www.rsincyprus.com www.rsinlibya.com www.rsmalta.com For more advantages, visit us at: www.rs-components.com/ebmpapst 32 May 2011 For more brands, products & services please view our website
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    HARDWARE & DEVELOPMENT AC BALL & SLEEVE BEARING FIBRE GLASS/BRASS PENCIL AXIAL FANS • This propelling pencil style holder houses 4mm dia fibre • Self-starting, industrial frame size fans with over glass and brass stick brushes temperature/current protection • Suitable for cleaning small areas of PCB track and • Reverse mountable for blowing general abrading of components or extraction • The choice of spare permits variety in abrading finish and effect 101-8052 AC fan 119mm 230v 160m3/H 211-9314 Sleeve bearing fan 160cu.m/h 240Vac 514-868 Fibre glass 4mm dia 101-8018 Sleeve bearing fan 29.4cu.m/h 230Vac 514-874 Fibre glass refills for PCB cleaning 211-9320 Sleeve bearing fan 180cu.m/h 115Vac 514-880 Brass refills PCB cleaning LED INDICATOR LAMPS, BA9S INDUSTRIAL GROUNDING MBC, AC/DC LEADS • Single chip LED with reflector • For grounding vehicles, containers and industrial equipment • 12, 24, 28, 48 60V ac/dc and 130, 230V ac types • Specially designed to make handling and transfer of • 12, 24, 28V centre base contact is anode for dc use and have flammable products safe an integral reverse polarity protection diode • Heavy item incorporates twin tungsten carbide contacts • 48, 60V types polarity connections • Medium item incorporates can be to either contact for dc use pressed brass clips 212-480 White single chip LED 24Vac/dc 206-946 Blue single 130Vac 233-323 Compact Earthing Clamp with 3m cable 209-440 Green single 12Vac/dc 233-339 Heavy Duty Earthing Clamp with 5m cable PLASTIC FILTER UNITS STANDARD DIN SIZE • A 4mm filter gives 60% retention of dust particles PROTOTYPING BOARD • The finger guard is attached to the fan with screws (not • Nominal thickness 1.5mm supplied). The mesh screen and filter are then retained by • Copper thickness 35μm the outer cover whih clips • Hole pitch 2.54mm over the finger guard • Hole dia 1.0mm 221-336 80mmx80mm 221-342 120mmx120mm 518-6610 INTER_Adverts.indd 1 08/02/2011 09:22 34 May 2011 For more brands, products & services please view our website
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    POWER SUPPLY GUIDE Selectthe correct Power Supply fast With over 5000 PSU products, from leading brands, RS has one of the broadest offers available satisfying even your most demanding power solution requirements. The guide below, helps you to quickly identify the current or power rating range, available by brand or power supply type. Please refer to catalogue section 20 or the website for full offer. Look out for Production Packaging availability on these products DC/DC Converters Embedded PSUs External PSUs DIN Rail/Panel mount Typical applications Distributed Power Architecture, General purpose Office, PC, medical and Electrical and general purpose general electronics equipment applications general purpose equipment process control Output voltage range -15Vdc to 10,000Vdc -25Vdc to 393Vdc -12Vdc to 48Vdc -15Vdc to 56Vdc 6W to 120W +/-0.33A to 30A 19W to 175W 15W to 40W +/-0.2A to 80A 25W to 2000W 30W to 60W 12A to 20A 0.1A to 40A 0Vdc to 10,000Vdc 500mA to 6A 40W to 130W 25W to 90W 72W to 1200W 2.7W to 30W +/-0.4A to 8A +/-0.042A to 16A 5W to 1680W 0.63A to 20A 3A to 10A 60W 2.2W - 290W +/-0.1A to 6A 2.5W - 130W 0.35A to 20A 7.5W to 1006W 0.65A to 20A +/-0.033A to 10A 4.1W to 60W +/-0.067A to 60A 4.95W to 1536W 2.5W - 120W 0.83A to 40A 145W to 650W +/-0.03A to 14A 5W - 600W 1A to 25A 36 May 2011 For more brands, products & services please view our website
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