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News Release from: Cherry Electrical Products | Subject: Switches, automotive electronics
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 February 2006
Switch has positive break, avoids
contact welds
Manufacturer of electronic systems automotive modules will also show at the UK's Southern Electronics event a switch, which benefits from a positive break to overcome contact welding.
Cherry will present its new range of automotive modules at the Southern Electronics exhibition at Thorpe Park on February 8th and 9th, 2006 The company will also exhibit switches and controls, such as its DZ switch for non-automotive applications
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 31 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The company enjoys a $300 million turnover from the automotive sector.
Manufacturing discrete micro-switches and electronic component carriers in single or complex switch assemblies, Cherry supplies 80% of all intelligent door-lock electronic component carriers employed in vehicles manufactured in Europe.
Automotive applications include the use of analogue IC sensing devices in trucks and HGVs which detect hazardous situations and trigger an emergency braking system.
Cherry micro-switches are also used in security applications that ensure the safe engagement of tilting cabs.
Car-body latch switch assemblies (doors, bonnets, and trunks) comprise intelligent remote, CDL and power switches that are fabricated as insert mouldings and connect to the latch itself for ease-of-use.
In addition, parts are supplied complete with cable/connector assemblies, enabling direct connection to the harness.
Devices use Hall effect technology, enabling an operating life far beyond that of conventional switches.
Also on display at Southern Electronics is the new universally-applicable DZ switch, successor to the popular DK device, which benefits from a positive break to overcome contact welding.
* About Cherry Electrical Products - Cherry switches and control assemblies allow auto manufacturers to offer their customers products that include door, seat and console controls, intelligent door latch and lock systems, advanced steering wheel and instrument panel controls and leading-edge seat belt sensors.
From a heritage as a leading manufacturer of snap action switches, Cherry has expanded its line of products to sensors and controls.
Cherry's affordable, high-performance, speed and proximity sensors, electronic oven controls and patented cook top sensors bring greater functionality, efficiency and safety to a variety of everyday products.
In addition, the company's advanced performance computer keyboards feature integrated magnetic stripe and/or smartcard readers and fingerprint recognition devices, helping organisations increase the efficiency and security of their transaction processing systems.
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