Clare Ups the Ante for Electromechanical Reliability With New Line of Epoxy-encapsulated Reed Switches.Business Editors BEVERLY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2001 -- New Switch Family Solves Glass-Handling Manufacturing Issues While Enhancing Productivity Through Pick-and-Place Assembly -- Clare, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPCL CPCL Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited CPCL Computer Program Change Library CPCL Computer Program Control Library CPCL Component Prioritized Collection List ), a leading global supplier of high-quality DYAD dyad /dy·ad/ (di´ad) a double chromosome resulting from the halving of a tetrad. dy·ad n. 1. Two individuals or units regarded as a pair, such as a mother and a daughter. 2. (R) reed switches The reed switch is an electrical switch operated by an applied magnetic field. It was invented at Bell Telephone Laboratories in 1936 by W. B. Elwood. It consists of a pair of contacts on ferrous metal reeds in a hermetically sealed glass envelope. , today announced the availability of a new family of epoxy-encapsulated DYAD switches for physically demanding applications. This molded epoxy epoxy Any of a class of thermosetting polymers, polyethers built up from monomers with an ether group that takes the form of a three-membered epoxide ring. The familiar two-part epoxy adhesives consist of a resin with epoxide rings at the ends of its molecules and a curing encapsulation (1) In object technology, the creation of self-contained modules that contain both the data and the processing. See object-oriented programming. (2) The transmission of one network protocol within another. extends the reach of Clare's DYAD line into electronic applications once considered too demanding for reed switches -- specifically, applications subject to rough handling, shock or vibration, which can damage ordinary reed switches. OEMs can design Clare's line of rugged molded DYAD switches into their systems without sacrificing manufacturing efficiency. The CM15 Molded DYAD, the CM10 Molded Mini DYAD and the CM5 Molded Ultra Mini DYAD are all pick-and-place compatible, enhancing productivity efficiency. Additionally, the new epoxy encapsulation reduces or eliminates material-handling issues faced by OEMs attempting to include typical reed switches in their designs. Automated assembly systems can introduce stress when placing components on a board. Clare's molded DYAD switches stand up to that stress, providing a robust solution to manufacturing concerns as well as a higher level of reliability in the field. "Our thirty-plus years of experience manufacturing the DYAD line of reed switches has led us to several innovations during that period, including the industry-first flat lead and square glass designs, which enabled faster manufacture times for our customers" said Jerry Fix, director of marketing, Clare, Inc. "Our new epoxy-encapsulated switch is an improvement that enables OEMs to design high-quality, cost-effective DYAD reed switches into applications not suitable for glass-encapsulated reed switches." Clare's DYAD Switches Deliver High Reliability and Quality All of Clare's magnetically actuated ac·tu·ate tr.v. ac·tu·at·ed, ac·tu·at·ing, ac·tu·ates 1. To put into motion or action; activate: electrical relays that actuate the elevator's movements. 2. DYAD switches come in a variety of configurations, have Form A (normally open In electronics, a normally open switch is one that normally prevents current flow and which allows current to flow when it is perturbed. Such a switch requires a constant intervention in order to keep it closed. ) contacts, and include a range of voltage, current and power handling capabilities (see table below). Each switch has sputtered ruthenium ruthenium (r  thē`nēəm), metallic chemical element; symbol Ru; at. no. 44; at. wt. 101.07; m.p. about 2,310°C;; b.p. about 3,900°C;; sp. gr. 12. contacts that
typically deliver an exceptional operating life of less than 1 billion
cycles. Additionally, Clare's DYAD switches feature flat leads and
square glass for true surface mount compatibility. Surface mounting
simplifies the manufacturing process and enables increased board
component density -- a must for today's increasingly complex
product designs. This speeds manufacturing time and enables more compact
designs.Clare's new encapsulated DYAD switches are available to OEMs in the following configurations:
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CM15 Molded DYAD CM10 Molded CM5 Molded
Mini DYAD Ultra-Mini
DYAD
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Switching Voltage 200VDC 200VDC 175VDC
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Switching Current 0.5A 0.5A 0.25A
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Carry Current 1.5A 2.0A 0.5A
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Switching Frequency 500Hz 500Hz 500Hz
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Contact Resistance 150m(OMEGA) max 150m(OMEGA) max 300m(OMEGA) max
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Shock Resistance 500 Gs 500 Gs 500 Gs
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Pricing and Availability All versions of the Clare molded switch are now available in production quantities, with availability of tape-and-reel packaging beginning in June 2001. The CM15 starts at $0.30 per switch, the CM10 starts at $0.35 per switch, and the CM5 at $0.40 per switch. All pricing is based on order volume and sensitivity range of the switch. Delivery lead times are approximately 7-10 weeks after receipt of first order (beginning in June 2001 for tape-and-reel packages). About Clare Clare, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets optically isolated solid state relays A relay that contains no mechanical parts. All switching mechanisms are semiconductor or thin film components. (OptoMOS(R)), mixed-signal custom ASICs A redundant reference to an ASIC chip. ASICs are already customized for a specific use. See ASIC. and ASSP (Application Specific Standard Part) An ASIC chip that is designed as a generic device for a particular market. Whereas an ASIC is typically used only by its creator, ASSPs are used by many different companies in the design of their products. See ASIC. integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. , and high-quality magnetically actuated DYAD(R) reed switches for the telecommunications market. Our products ensure reliable connectivity throughout the global public telecommunications network A telecommunications network is a of telecommunications links and nodes arranged so that messages may be passed from one part of the network to another over multiple links and through various nodes. . Our deep heritage in analog/mixed-signal and high-voltage designs enables us to pioneer highly-integrated semiconductor solutions that both replace magnetics and enhance performance in wireline interface applications. Clare is traded on the Nasdaq exchange (CPCL). For more information, visit www.clare.com. Trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners. |
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