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August 29, 2023

Switches, Fuses and Transistors: Automation Magic

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Operating within a temperature range of -40ºC to +105ºC, the 0ACF Series can withstand extreme conditions. Think: a Canadian winter or a Texas summer.


Its small physical size makes it suitable for a wide range of applications where space is limited including EV and EV infrastructure.

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Infineon Technologies Announces Cutting Edge 7th Generation TRENCHSTOP IGBT Transistors

The devices feature a cutting-edge EC7 co-packed diode with an advanced emitter-controlled design, coupled with high-speed technology to address the escalating need for environmentally conscious and highly efficient power solutions.


The 650 V TRENCHSTOP IGBT 7 H7 features robust moisture resistance for reliable operation in harsh environments.

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New Ethernet Switch to Provide Automation Manufacturers with Comprehensive Networking Solution Announced by Microchip Technology

To support industrial Ethernet applications, the LAN9662 features a Real-Time Engine (RTE) that provides the ability to modify the Ethernet frame in flight, enabling faster cyclical data rates and low latency. 


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Amp Up Your Automation

In the grand theatre of automation, where industrial robots work with precision and machines make ease of complex processes,

it's easy to forgot the technology that quietly makes it all possible. Unassuming in their appearance, fuses, transistors, and switches play a pivotal role in the world of automation. Let's examine.


Fuses — The first line of defence in industrial automation. Fuses safeguard people and equipment by interrupting electrical currents that exceed safe levels.


Transistors — The brain behind automation's precision. Transistors enable machines and robots to respond with split-second accuracy.


Switches — The bridge between human intent and automated action. Switches put control at the operators' fingertips to command and oversee the intricacies of industrial processes.

These components may not grab headlines, but they ensure industrial automation operates with the precision and efficiency we have come to depend on.


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