Knowles Extends Operating Life of Electronic Devices with New Arc Suppressor/Snubber Network Devices
Knowles (NYSE: KN) has introduced the QAS Series, a new line of RC-type Arc Suppressor/Snubber components designed to extend the operating life of electronic and electro-mechanical devices. These components reduce early failures in relays, switch contacts, and solid-state components by minimizing electrical arcing at contact points. The QAS Series offers single-device RC networks in two-lead radial packages, providing a more compact and pre-tested solution compared to discrete networks.
Key features of the QAS Series include:
- Capacitance values up to 1.0uF
- Resistor values up to 680 ohms
- Voltage ratings up to 1600 Vdc/660 Vac, 60 Hz
- Operating temperature range of –55 °C to +85 °C
The devices are now available through Knowles' authorized distributors.
Knowles (NYSE: KN) ha introdotto la Serie QAS, una nuova linea di componenti RC di tipo Arc Suppressor/Snubber progettati per prolungare la vita operativa di dispositivi elettronici ed elettromeccanici. Questi componenti riducono i guasti precoci nei relè, nei contatti degli interruttori e nei componenti a stato solido minimizzando l'arco elettrico nei punti di contatto. La Serie QAS offre reti RC a dispositivo singolo in pacchetti radiali a due terminali, fornendo una soluzione più compatta e pre-testata rispetto alle reti discrete.
Le caratteristiche principali della Serie QAS includono:
- Valori di capacità fino a 1.0uF
- Valori di resistenza fino a 680 ohm
- Tensioni di esercizio fino a 1600 Vdc/660 Vac, 60 Hz
- Intervallo di temperatura operativa da –55 °C a +85 °C
I dispositivi sono ora disponibili tramite i distributori autorizzati di Knowles.
Knowles (NYSE: KN) ha presentado la Serie QAS, una nueva línea de componentes RC de tipo Arc Suppressor/Snubber diseñados para extender la vida útil de dispositivos electrónicos y electromecánicos. Estos componentes reducen fallas tempranas en relés, contactos de interruptores y componentes de estado sólido al minimizar el arco eléctrico en los puntos de contacto. La Serie QAS ofrece redes RC de dispositivo único en paquetes radiales de dos patas, proporcionando una solución más compacta y preprobada en comparación con redes discretas.
Las características clave de la Serie QAS incluyen:
- Valores de capacitancia de hasta 1.0uF
- Valores de resistencia de hasta 680 ohmios
- Clasificaciones de voltaje de hasta 1600 Vdc/660 Vac, 60 Hz
- Rango de temperatura de funcionamiento de –55 °C a +85 °C
Los dispositivos ya están disponibles a través de los distribuidores autorizados de Knowles.
Knowles (NYSE: KN)는 전자 및 전기 기계 장치의 작동 수명을 연장하도록 설계된 QAS 시리즈라는 새로운 RC형 아크 억제기/스너버 구성 요소 라인을 도입했습니다. 이러한 구성 요소는 접점에서 전기 아크를 최소화하여 릴레이, 스위치 접촉 및 반도체 구성 요소에서 조기 고장을 줄입니다. QAS 시리즈는 두 리드 방사형 패키지로 제공되는 단일 장치 RC 네트워크를 제공하여 분리 네트워크에 비해 보다 컴팩트하고 사전 테스트를 거친 솔루션을 제공합니다.
QAS 시리즈의 주요 특징은 다음과 같습니다:
- 최대 1.0uF의 정전 용량 값
- 최대 680옴의 저항 값
- 최대 1600 Vdc/660 Vac, 60 Hz의 전압 등급
- –55 °C에서 +85 °C의 작동 온도 범위
이 장치는 현재 Knowles의 공인 유통업체를 통해 구매할 수 있습니다.
Knowles (NYSE: KN) a introduit la série QAS, une nouvelle gamme de composants de type Arc Suppressor/Snubber RC, conçus pour prolonger la durée de vie des appareils électroniques et électromécaniques. Ces composants réduisent les défaillances précoces dans les relais, les contacts de commutation et les composants à état solide en minimisant l'arc électrique aux points de contact. La série QAS propose des réseaux RC à dispositif unique dans des emballages radiaux à deux fils, offrant une solution plus compacte et pré-testée par rapport aux réseaux discrets.
Les principales caractéristiques de la série QAS incluent :
- Valeurs de capacitance allant jusqu'à 1.0uF
- Valeurs de résistance allant jusqu'à 680 ohms
- Tensions nominales allant jusqu'à 1600 Vdc/660 Vac, 60 Hz
- Plage de température de fonctionnement de –55 °C à +85 °C
Les dispositifs sont maintenant disponibles auprès des distributeurs autorisés de Knowles.
Knowles (NYSE: KN) hat die QAS-Serie vorgestellt, eine neue Reihe von RC-Typ-Arkunterdrückungs-/Snubber-Komponenten, die entwickelt wurden, um die Lebensdauer elektronischer und elektromechanischer Geräte zu verlängern. Diese Komponenten reduzieren frühe Ausfälle von Relais, Kontaktpunkten und festkörperlichen Komponenten, indem sie elektrische Lichtbögen an den Kontaktpunkten minimieren. Die QAS-Serie bietet Einzelgeräte-RC-Netzwerke in radialen Paketen mit zwei Anschlüssen und bietet eine kompaktere und vorgetestete Lösung im Vergleich zu diskreten Netzwerken.
Die wichtigsten Merkmale der QAS-Serie sind:
- Kapazitätswerte von bis zu 1.0uF
- Widerstandswerte von bis zu 680 Ohm
- Spannungsbewertungen von bis zu 1600 Vdc/660 Vac, 60 Hz
- Betriebstemperaturbereich von –55 °C bis +85 °C
Die Geräte sind jetzt über die autorisierten Vertriebspartner von Knowles verfügbar.
- Introduction of new QAS Series extends operating life of electronic devices
- QAS Series reduces early failures in relays, switch contacts, and solid-state components
- Single-device RC networks offer more compact and pre-tested solutions
- QAS Series effective at reducing spark-generated EMI/RFI interference
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The introduction of Knowles' QAS Series arc suppressor/snubber network devices represents a significant advancement in electronic component reliability. These RC-type networks effectively mitigate electrical arcing, a common cause of premature failure in relays, switches and solid-state components. By offering a single-device solution for RC networks, Knowles addresses key design challenges:
- Improved space efficiency in circuit layouts
- Pre-tested reliability, reducing quality control overhead
- Enhanced environmental robustness
The QAS Series' wide range of specifications (up to 1.0uF capacitance, 680 ohms resistance and 1600 Vdc/660 Vac voltage rating) provides versatility across various applications. This innovation could potentially extend product lifecycles and reduce maintenance costs in industries relying heavily on electromechanical systems, such as industrial automation, automotive and consumer electronics.
Knowles' introduction of the QAS Series positions the company to capitalize on the growing demand for reliable and long-lasting electronic components. This product line aligns with industry trends towards:
- Miniaturization of electronic devices
- Increased focus on product longevity and sustainability
- Reduction of electromagnetic interference in sensitive applications
The QAS Series could potentially strengthen Knowles' market position in the capacitor and RF products segment. By addressing critical issues like arcing and EMI/RFI interference, Knowles is likely to attract customers from high-value sectors such as aerospace, medical devices and telecommunications. This product launch may positively impact Knowles' revenue streams and reinforce its reputation as an innovator in micro-acoustic and electronic solutions.
The QAS Series reduces early failures in relays, switch contacts, and solid-state components
Knowles' Cornell Dubilier brand QAS Series devices provide single-device RC networks in two-lead radial packages. QAS networks extend the operating life of electronic and electro-mechanical devices by reducing and/or eliminating electrical arcing at the point of electrical contact. Without a snubber circuit, arcing often leads to early failures in relays, switch contacts, and solid-state components such as SCRs and TRIACs.
When the contacts in an arc suppression circuit open, a voltage is applied across the capacitor instead of the relay contacts. This prevents arcing because the capacitor charges faster than the contacts open. When the contacts close, the inrush current from the charged capacitor and source can exceed the safe conductance of the contacts. The resistor in the network limits the inrush current significantly, reducing the arc produced at contact closure, and extends the service life of the contacts. In practical applications, for DC voltage, the RC network is typically connected across the relay contacts, and for AC voltage, it is connected across the load.
The QAS is also effective at reducing spark-generated EMI/RFI that can cause interference with the operation of a circuit.
Each device consists of metallized polyester capacitor RC network, coated with a flame-retardant epoxy. Having a single device containing an RC network has advantages for circuit designers rather than building discrete networks. The single device is more compact, pretested, and environmentally more robust. The QAS product line includes 24 devices with:
- Capacitance values of up to 1.0uF
- Resistor values up to 680 ohms,
- Rated voltage options up to 1600 Vdc/660 Vac, 60 Hz
- Operating temperature range –55 °C to +85 °C at full rated voltage.
QAS Series devices are available now from Knowles' authorized distributors. To learn more about Knowles' Cornell Dubilier brand QAS devices, visit https://www.cde.com/new-product/QAS/.
About Knowles
Knowles is market leader and global provider of high-performance capacitors and radio frequency ("RF") filtering products, and advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, serving the medtech, defense, consumer electronics, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications markets. Knowles' focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques, and global operational expertise, enables us to deliver innovative solutions across multiple applications. Knowles, founded in 1946 and headquartered in
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