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EcoFlex®

Total Performance, Minimal Environmental Impact

EcoFlex cable is one of Alpha Wire’s newest innovations in control cabling. A true engineering breakthrough, EcoFlex cable combines better performance with minimal environmental impact. This cable contains no halogens, phthalates, or heavy metals. EcoFlex meets RoHS and WEEE requirements for the elimination of hazardous substances.

Features

  • Compact cable for moderate flex applications
  • Rated for more than 1 million flex cycles
  • Easier routing and handling
  • Conductors: Stranded tin-plated copper
  • Insulation: mPPE
  • Jacket: mPPE, slate
  • 600 V
  • Temperature Range: -40°C to 105°C

Approvals

  • UL AWM 21819 (600 V, 105°C)
  • UL AWM 21492 (300 V, 80°C)
  • CE
  • UL VW-1
  • RoHS Compliant
  • CSA AWM I/II A/B FT1
  • REACH Compliant
  • WEEE
  • Suitable for use in NFPA79 Applications
  • IEC 60332-2 Flame Behavior

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Hook-Up Wire

Everything You Need to Hook Up Anything

The broad range of hook-up wire from Alpha Wire means you will find the wire exactly suited to your application—whether it’s as straightforward as a control cabinet in a protected environment or as specialized as a machine tool on the factory floor, a high-temperature oven, or off-road construction equipment. Our hook-up wire is available in a variety of insulation to meet your needs for temperature, ability to withstand wear and abrasion, electrical properties, and resistance to oil, solvents, and chemicals.

Features

  • Stranded and solid copper conductors, bare or tinned, with other platings available for special application needs
  • Broad range of insulations
  • Color-coded insulation for easy circuit identification
  • Broad range of insulation types ranging from mPPE to PTFE and MG
  • Temperature Range dependent upon type of hook-up wire: -40°C to +200°

Applications

  • Bulk: Supports your high-volume needs with large put-ups for a wide range of both military and UL/CSA applications
  • Demanding factory and construction applications

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4th Generation 600V Super Junction MOSFETs

Taiwan Semiconductor introduces the 4th generation 600V NE series super junction MOSFETs, which are designed to improve efficiency and power density in high-voltage applications. The latest NE super junction MOSFET technology enables exceptionally low on-state resistance (Ron) and low gate charge capacitance (Qg). The achievement of 30% FOM (figure-of-merit; Ron * Qg) improvement results in higher value in many HV applications vs alternative options.

Features

  • 4th Generation Super Junction technology
  • Low gate charge capacitance
  • Excellent switching performance
  • High gate noise immunity

Applications

  • Off-line switching power conversion
  • Server power supplies
  • HV motor drivers
  • UPS systems
  • Lighting controls

XP Series

Customize the APEM XP Series with MF Handle Your Way! The midsized, two-axis joystick is built for tough environments, offering extensive configuration options, including faceplate and backplate choices for integrating operator presence, rocker switches, and pushbuttons.

Features

  • Comfortable for all hand sizes
  • All metal mechanism delivers exceptional performance in a compact package
  • Two-axis functionality
  • Five million cycles
  • Multifunction handle—able to integrate multiple APEM components, including proportional rockers and rollers
  • Wrap around gaiter up to IP67 panel sealing
  • Analog & CAN outputs
  • Sealed electronics

Sealed, Snap-In Rocker Switches

OTTO Controls’ illuminated K1 rocker switches snap in to industry-standard panel openings in operator armrests, grips, and panels. Sealed to IP68S and IP69K, these rockers withstand direct water spray as well as shock and vibration, making them a good choice for industrial and heavy equipment applications. Rockers are two- or three-position, momentary, or maintained action.

Choose from numerous actuator styles, light source options, and colors. Legends and non-illuminated options are available.

Features

  • Withstands direct water spray
  • Sealed to IP68S and IP69K
  • Fits industry-standard panel openings for drop-in replacement of panel sealed & unsealed switches
  • Snap-in feature accommodates a wide range of panel cutouts
  • Switches up to 16 amps
  • UV & solvent resistant
  • Withstands extreme shock & vibration
  • Custom legends available
  • 2- & 3-position, momentary & maintained action
  • Incandescent, LED & neon illumination with independent & dependent light source options
  • UL recognized
  • Ignition protected
  • RoHS compliant

GV Series – High-Voltage Contactors

With voltage ratings up to 1000Vdc, the Sensata | Gigavac GV Series contactors are rated to switch loads in excess of 400 amps and interrupt short circuit currents up to 3500 amps (voltage dependent).

Like all Sensata | Gigavac contactors, the GV Series can be mounted on any axis or any orientation and is sealed to withstand virtually any harsh environment.  All GV Series power contactors meet RoHS and CE Conformance requirements.

Applications

  • Battery electric vehicles
  • DC motor controller protection
  • DC motor drive protection
  • DC fast charging
  • Photovoltaic controls
  • Energy Storage systems
  • Battery electric special mobility

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HX Series – High-Voltage Contactors

Hermetically sealed High-Voltage DC Contactors are the world’s smallest UL508-approved contactors for 1000V high-voltage switching. Since first introducing the ceramic seal in 2006, Sensata | Gigavac sealed contactors have become the preferred choice for any application requiring sealed switching. Utilizing a hermetical seal means these high-voltage contactors exceed the sealing requirements of IP67 and IP69.

Going beyond hermetic sealing, the HX Series can withstand the rigors of virtually any harsh environment whether underwater or in the desert sun. The HX Series of High-Voltage Hermetically Sealed Contactors are particularly suited for inverter systems, battery packs, and combiner boxes in solar or wind power systems.

Applications

  • Energy Storage System
  • DC fast charging
  • Photovoltaic controls

P Series MiniTACTOR Power Contactors

This line of patented MiniTACTOR power contactors is small, lightweight, and cost effective.  At less than 140 grams, the Sensata | Gigavac P-Series contactor can easily be installed in any orientation on a panel or PCB in a matter of seconds. Both the contacts and the coil are contained within a hermetically sealed chamber to ensure clean switching in any environment. Safe MAKE and BREAK power switching can be achieved at any voltage up to 1500Vdc.

The UL recognized, cRUus, P115 complies with solar energy requirements under NEC 690.11 and NEC 690.12. The MiniTACTOR models have a current carry of up to 80 amps and performance specifications that you would normally find in far more expensive contactors.

Applications

  • Precharge circuits
  • Battery chargers
  • Solar applications

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GigaFuse – Hermetically Sealed Electromechanical Fuse

GigaFuse is the world’s only hermetically sealed electromechanical fuse designed for high-voltage and high-power fuse application requirements.

The GigaFuse is a bi-directional device capable of handling system voltages up to 1000V and features both passive and active triggering options. This new design significantly reduces system resistance, eliminates thermal aging, and significantly reduces installation time, system complexity, and cost.

Features

  • Functional Safety: Passive technology with electromechanical release mechanism
  • Fast disconnect: <3ms clear time independent from current level
  • System protection coordination: tunable trip current to easily pair with HV contactors
  • Optional active control: to provide designers flexibility in active/passive protection methods
  • Up to 10MW interrupt capability
  • 400A continuous current carry (4/0 busbars); consult engineering for higher current

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Click here to read a whitepaper about the GigaFuse maximizing safety in advanced battery systems.

Single-Pole Single-Throw Relays

Single-Pole Single-Throw relays provide the most straightforward approach to isolation. A single stationary contact and a moveable contact furnish a simple on-off configuration. Forms include normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC). Normally open relays provide voltage isolation until coil power is applied. With coil power applied there is continuity through the relay contacts. Normally closed relays provide continuity through closed contacts until coil power is applied where the relay contacts open providing isolation.

Sensata | Gigavac offers several design styles including High-Voltage and RF reed relays along with traditional ceramic vacuum and gas-filled High-Voltage Relays. Each of these relay design types offers unique advantages depending on the application.

Click here for an Industrial High-Voltage Relay Application and Design Guide.