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Flex-Circuit Connectors

The FH17 series of Zero Insertion Force connectors protrudes only 1.3mm above circuit boards. Used for terminating flexible printed circuits, the connector is 20% smaller and 35% lighter than the previous FH12 line. Contacts are spaced on 0.5mm centers, and the connectors are offered in 10-, 20-, 24- and 30-position styles. The Flip-Lock hinged actuator allows termination with a single finger motion. Hirose Electric (USA) Inc, 2688 Westhills Court, Simi Valley, CA 93065. 805-522-7958. Circle 410 .

Self-Diagnosing Indicators

Microstat status indicators are now offered with DeviceNet Circuitry, enabling device-level diagnostics to aid trouble shooting. Only 2.2-in. in diameter, the assemblies have a NEMA 4X rating and are dust and water tight. A vibration-resistant 5.6 W lamp or thick filament, wedge-style lamp (rated 7,000 hours) are standard, with option for a 100,000-hour LED lamp. They are easily mounted on surface or pipe. Federal Signal Corp, 2645 Federal Signal Dr, University Park, IL 60466-3195. 708-534-3400. Circle 414.

Broadband RF Couplers

Used in cable TV applications, directional couplers separate an input signal into two unequal output signals. A series of eight surface-mount, 75(omega) devices have been introduced for high-volume applications such as set-top boxes, line amplifiers and headend equipment. These couplers are designed to accommodate low-cost manufacture of high-performance RF devices with an operating bandwidth of 5 - 900 MHz. Pulse, 12220 World Trade Dr, San Diego, CA 92128. 619-674-8100. http://www.pulseeng.com Circle 411.

Bi-Color Right Angle LEDs

The bi-color capacity of the Model 1211F Series of LEDs creates exceptional brightness for edge-lighting, while reducing component count and conserving PCB space. The surface-mount devices also reduce total number of soldering contacts. Featuring a wide 120-degree viewing angle, the units are offered in red/yellow or yellow/green combinations, with custom color combinations available upon request. Stanley Electric, 2660 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606-5029. 800-LED-LCD1. Circle 412.

Detection Switch

Designed for easy activation, the D3K switch requires just 3 grams of operating force to engage. Its long 45-degree stroke angle enables users to design a wide range of switching mechanisms, while quick-disconnect terminals ensure easy wiring. Rating is 10mA at 12 VDC (resistive load), and operating speed is 0.1 to 100 mm/s. The D3K can be snap-fit into 0.8-, 1.0- or 1.2-mm-thick mounting objects. Omron Electronics Inc, 1 Commerce Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173. 800-55-OMRON. http://www. info.omron.com Circle 413.