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How to Select a Temperature Sensor

admin2 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:40:49 +0000

There are many variables to consider when selecting the right temperature sensor for your application, but there is a wide range of availability from which to choose a product too. When you boil (no pun intended) all the variables down, there are basically just 3 overall criteria that need to be considered when selecting a temp sensor: 1. Data Requirements, 2. Economic Considerations, and 3. Application Considerations. But within each of these criteria, there are a number of areas to be aware of.

This is an excellent report which covers the data requirements, economic considerations, and application factors that should be considered when selecting the right Temperature Sensor. DEE offers a Free Whitepaper Report that reviews the critical sub-criteria for each of these 3 key areas, and how to properly select your temperature sensor. Using these three key criteria will dramatically improve your efficiency and effectiveness in selecting the right temperature sensor for your application. If you would like a Free Copy of this Report, just send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com with “Temp Sensor Report” in the subject line, and be sure to include your contact information. DEE offers more White Papers and Technical Reports; available by following this link.

12 Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting Circuit Protection for Your Application

admin2 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:03:10 +0000

Dee Electronics has made available a White Paper Report outlining the 12 biggest mistakes to avoid when selecting Circuit Protection or Circuit Breakers for your application.

It’s only a circuit breaker, right? Yet there is enough complexity and confusion when it comes to specifying circuit protection that many engineers are designing equipment with too little or too much protection. Under-protected circuits leave equipment vulnerable to damaging electrical surges. Over-protected circuits add cost and can lead to nuisance tripping. Like Goldilocks and the three bears, the goal is to specify circuit protection that is “just right”. There are many misconceptions when designing-in Circuit Protection, and we cover the 12 most common pitfalls for this white paper. It is our hope that by sharing this expertise, you will avoid these mistakes and protect your designs with “just right” circuit protection.

If you would like a copy of this Free Whitepaper Report, please just send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com with “12 Mistakes on Circuit Protection Report” in the subject line, and be sure to include your contact information.

Free Strain Relief Solution Resource Kit

admin2 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:03:04 +0000

Dee created a limited number of nice Application Strain Relief (has been known to fix headaches) Resource Kits that will allow you to quickly find a strain relief solution for your design. If you would like a Free Strain Relief Solution Resource Kit, please send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com with “Strain Relief Solution Kit” in the subject line, and provide all of your contact information. Follow this link to browse other Solution Kits that Dee has created.

Free Din Rail Terminal Block Kit

admin2 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:05:13 +0000

This kit is a sample rail of some different types of terminal blocks that may be used in Din rail applications. These rails range from small to large blocks, and have many solution-type blocks that you may have never seen before. To order yours, please send an email to MyFeedback@Dee-inc.com?Subject=FREE Din Rail Terminal Block Kit with “FREE Din Rail Terminal Block Kit” in the subject line, and be sure to provide your contact information.

“Dee Electronics has gone above and beyond the call of duty”

admin2 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:02:14 +0000

Dee Electronics has gone above and beyond the call of duty by performing a free Cost Savings Walkthrough for us. They spent several hours helping us identify areas of our business where we could save money. As an immediate result of this teamwork, we identified a quick and easy $38,000 annual savings on just three parts! We are pursuing additional cost savings opportunities together, and I am confident that Dee Electronics will continue to go above and beyond when it comes to providing us low cost options on quality parts.

Zak Dolan, Manufacturing Engineer

NEW Class J Enclosed Fuse Holders

admin2 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:02:59 +0000

These fuse holders are ideal for panel boards, feeder circuits, HVAC and bus duct applications, and are suitable for applications that required IP20 touchsafe designs. Specifications: 600 volts, 30-60 amps, base materials: thermoplastic, tested and approved for 200,000 amp short circuit current rating (SCCR), touchsafe IEC type design (IP20), blown fuse indicating type available, red dual LED indicator, range of operating voltage 100-600V AC/DC, use either polarity for DC application. Certifications: UL Listed File No. IZLT.E35113, CSA Certified File No. LR21455, and RoHS compliant. For or more information, please send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.comand be sure to include your contact information.

Long Life Square Pushbutton: Metal Die Cast Housing, Illuminated

admin2 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:02:54 +0000

This switch is encased in a metal die-cast housing for industrial strength durability. It offers multiple color options in a stylish design. This illuminated pushbutton switch features a threaded panel mount and is sealed to IP65 ratings. It also has a long life expectancy with 500,000 operating life cycles. This switch is a great product for the audio/visual, electrical housewares, floor care appliances, medical devices and white goods markets. Specifications include: life expectancy: 500,000 cycles at full load, contact rating: 125mA @ 125VAC, 100mA @ 50VDC, contact resistance (initial max): 50 mΩ, insulation resistance: 1,000 MΩ min at 500VDC, dielectric strength: 1,500 VAC RMS, operating temperature: – 30°C to +85°C, operating force: 350gf ± 150gf, contact bounce: 10ms max, travel: 1.5mm ± 0.25mm, panel cutout: 13.6mm diameter, panel thickness range: 1.5mm – 4.0mm, and function: SPST, Off-(On) momentary. For samples or more information, please send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com and be sure to include your contact information.

Low Cost Miniature DC Circuit Breakers

admin2 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:02:20 +0000

Engineered to deliver reliable performance in a wide range of applications from UPS systems to cranes to transportation to communication systems. Ratings are 125V (1 pole) and 250V (2 poles) up to 63A. They enable service entrance, feeder, or branch circuit protection and disconnect function. They are compact at 17.5 mm wide per pole. Their design allows for easy DIN rail mounting and features user-friendly positive trip indicator (green/red) and a short-circuit interrupt capacity of 10kA. For samples or more information, please send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com, and be sure to include your contact information.

NEW 1.8-45 Watt Non-Isolated DC/DC Converters

admin2 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:02:16 +0000

This series consists of constant voltage DC/DC converters with non-regulated single outputs. This series can deliver up to 3A of output current in a small, open-frame SIP package. These converters have output power ranging from 1.8 to 45 Watts, and operate over input voltage ranges of 2.5-5.5, 4.5-14, and 10-30VDC. They are ideal for a wide range of applications, some of which include wireless networks, telecom/datacom, industry control systems, semiconductor equipment, distributed power architectures, and microprocessor power applications. Meets UL60950-1, EN60950-1, and IEC60950-1. For samples or more information, please send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com, and be sure to include your contact information.

Low Cost, High Accuracy Ceramic Capacitive Pressure Sensor

admin2 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:02:14 +0000

These pressure sensors are ideally suited for environmentally demanding industrial applications. Using a 5.0 V excitation input, this series of sensors provide a .5-4.5 V signal output proportional to pressure. This design requires no end-user amplification. Features include: corrosion-resistant stainless steel housing, 0–15 PSI to 0–500 PSI, weatherproof integral electrical connector, low total error; ±1.5% full–scale accuracy (-20°C to 85°C), wide operating temperature range (-40°C to 135°C), EMI protected to 100V/m, rugged and reliable, and high reliability in noisy environments. Applications include: compressors & pumps, hydraulics & pneumatics, agriculture & construction equipment, transportation & off road vehicles, engine controls & monitors, alternative energy management, load management, process control & automation, medical, and military. For samples or more information, please send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com, and be sure to include your contact information.