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Meeting our new experts

We’re pleased to announce the arrival of 3 new, but very experienced account managers, to our team of experts here at Relec. Martin, Robert & Nick come from very different backgrounds and offer complementary skills which we believe will benefit Relec and our customers at the same time. We’ve asked them to give us a brief overview of what makes them tick, both in and out of the workplace.

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ACB-3000 adds redundancy for DC/AC inverter systems

The ACB-3000 is a dual-input AC by-pass switch designed for use with DC/AC inverters, which enables redundancy to be added to mission-critical DC/AC inverter based systems.

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Daylight Readable Open Frame Monitors

Relec’s newest offering in display solutions are a range of daylight readable open frame monitors. These monitors are an ideal solution for equipment manufacturers or integrators, who are looking for a quick and easy installation of a display or HMI into their equipment. These monitors offer features which make them the ideal solution for outdoor installations or in very rugged environments,

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Laser-Focused Power Supply Design Advice

Specialist Laser-focused Power Supply Advice is available from Relec Electronics for DC Power requirements for semiconductor lasers. Semiconductor lasers, i.e., diode lasers require a reliable and stable source of dc power.

A small change in “V” can lead to a large change in “I” which affects the quality of the light output.

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Improving the odds with 10:1 Input DC DC Converters

Nearly all electronic products require some form of power conversion product to convert the primary energy supply, be it ac mains, or a dc source such as a battery, to a voltage suitable for the equipment within.  Today’s design engineers have a huge array of products available to choose from, which can be a blessing AND a curse. This article provides advice on when a 10:1 (or greater) input range converter is the optimal choice and when other choices more accurately suit the specification’s needs.

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Displays on a Mission For Design Excellence

Whether designed with TFT or PCAP Technology, displays for Defence Applications need to be able to operate in some of the harshest environments, says Mathew Rehm from Display Specialist, Relec Electronics.

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CBI Series – Smart Thinking for City Security

Smart cities never sleep – their intelligence networks rely on always-on devices which need a continuous power source. Now, an integrated power solution, with diagnosis, back-up internal power sharing and the MODbus communication protocol offers a compact, reliable solution to powering the metropolis of tomorrow. By John Stone, Sales Director, Relec Electronics

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Inside Track On Power For Railways Podcast

Inside Track On Power For Railways Podcast – Rail transport is in the news and in the latest That Engineering Chat podcast, Relec’s John Stone talks about power design for inside and outside rail carriages.

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HDMI Inputs Help Speed Up TFT Display Integration

The popularity and versatility of HDMI means that embedded SBCs face more design demands. Relec Electronics has enhanced its specialist design services to keep ahead of this industry trend, and commits to lending expert help.

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Next Generation of Engineers Podcast

Helping customers is one thing, but Relec goes further and supports the next generation of engineers with practical offerings such as samples and technical advice. It also helps communities with charity fundraising. John Stone tells Nicole and Caroline about why Relec gets involved in many and varied extra-curricular activities.

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Step Outside With The IP68 rated ABS601 PSU Series

The ABS601 Series power supplies are fully encapsulated and can be used in operating environments where the elimination of acoustic noise and dust disturbance is required. Typical applications are telecom, datacom, broadcast equipment, video wall display and solid state lighting. In the industrial market, the ABS601 Series can be used in process control and automation.

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AIF Series – Highly Efficient PFC in Extreme Temperatures

Advanced Energy’s Artesyn AIF06ZPFC series is the size of a smartphone but can withstand extremes of heat and cold for high-voltage, reliable power, up to 2400W, in a wide variety of demanding applications.

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