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Coto Releases New Compact ATE-Grade Form C Reed Relay
Coto Technology introduces its new, readily available 9853 Series Reed Relay that offers the same electrical performance and PCB layout as Coto’s popular 9852 J-lead.

Coto Technology has announced the release of its new CotoClassic™ 9853 Series Reed Relay.  The 9853 Series provides the same electrical performance and PCB layout as Coto’s exclusive 9852 J-lead relay, but with a new package design that offers much greater availability to support high-volume ATE applications.  The compact-sized 9853 relay is 13mm long and 5.6mm wide and features guaranteed break-before-make switching and high-speed performance.  In addition to offering an enhanced capability of 50V switching, the 9853 includes a standard coaxial shield for 50 Ω impedance with an external magnetic shield to minimize magnetic interaction between relays.  The 9853 also features hermetically-sealed contacts for environmental resistance and long life.  The relay is ideal for use in Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Instrumentation and Telecommunication applications where high reliability and long life are critical.   Coto’s 9853 reed relay is RoHS compliant.  Tape and Reel packaging is available.

Coto Technology’s CotoClassic™ 9853 Series Reed Relays are immediately available through Coto’s network of global distributors. Visit www.cotorelay.com to locate the distributor nearest you.

For more information on Coto Technology’s full line of Reed Relay products, molded switches, MOSFET relays and TMR Sensors, please visit www.cotorelay.com . Additionally, Coto’s engineers (at appsupport@cotorelay.com ) are readily available to answer your questions about how Coto products can work with your application.

 

TMR Sensors Replace Hall Effect Sensors – Learn How!

Do you have an application that currently uses a Hall Effect sensor and want to replace it with a TMR sensor? In circumstances where Hall Effect sensor lead times remain extremely long due to ongoing supply shortages, RedRock® TMR sensors can be a welcome alternative, as they are readily available – either in stock or with very short lead times. Popular applications may include home security, metering, battery-powered medical devices, industrial automation, liquid level measurement, consumer products, instrumentation and IoT devices.  Read the App Entitled “How to Replace Hall Effect Sensors with RedRock® TMR Magnetic Sensors”  and see the accompanying Video!  https://youtu.be/wz2ZO3kSfNE

 

 

Coto Technology Exhibits at Semicon Taiwan, 2022

Coto Exhibits in Taiwan

Coto successfully co-exhibited with local Sales Representative, RapidTek Technologies, Inc. at Semicon Taiwan, 2022 taking place in Taipei, Taiwan on Sept 14-16.   This year’s SEMICON Taiwan exhibition scale hit a 27 year record high, with more than 700 exhibitors with 2,450 booths.  Semicon Taiwan 2023 is expected to be even larger with an expanded floor size and an additional exhibition hall.

 

Replace Hall Effect Sensors with TMR Magnetic Sensors!

Coto has TMR Sensors with short lead times (some part numbers are even in stock!) Ready availability is making RedRock® TMR Magnetic Sensors a popular replacement alternative for hard-to-get Hall Effect Sensors and Reed Switches.  Take a look at our selection of sensors and contact our application support engineers for help today!  (see bottom left of Sales/Support page)

Coto Adds New Distributor in Israel

Coto Technology welcomes its newest distributor, Telsys Ltd.  Founded in 1963, Telsys has become a leading force in Israel’s electronic components market.   After nearly 60 years in business and over 1000 active customers, Telsys Ltd is regarded as one of the largest independent local distributors in the country.  Telsys’ skilled technical / design teams are focused on demand creation and design in; the company has been ISO 9001:2000 certified since 1997.

Telsys’ corporate headquarters is located in Petah Tikva; a branch office is located in Haifa serving customers in the northern part of Israel. Telsys currently represents more than 30 major electronics manufacturers, including some of the biggest names in the industry. The company prides itself on maintaining a large stock of products and strong logistical capabilities to support Israel’s supply chain.

“We look forward to working with Telsys and supporting customers in Israel with Coto’s sensor, switch, and relay products,” said Bernd Helbig, Coto VP of Global Sales.

 

Coto Technology will be at Booth #417 at Sensors Converge (San Jose, CA; Sept 21-23, 2021)

Come visit us at Sensors Converge at Booth #417!  We will be featuring the newest RedRock sensors on our brand new product evaluation/demo board.  Also on display will be our application demonstrations.  Looking forward to see you all in person!

 

Handy Users Guide for Ultra Low Power RedRock® TMR Magnetic Sensor Selection

Coto Technology has produced and posted a new Quick Reference Guide for its complete line of ultra low power RedRock® TMR Magnetic Sensor products. To aid in product selection, the guide lists the essential specifications of nearly 40 RedRock® part numbers.  Additionally, the guide offers quick reference information on where, why and how the products are used within typical applications. The guide also provides valuable insight into end product requirements, as well as the ways in which TMR technology addresses common application issues and resolves problems that other technologies do not.  Specific part number recommendations are provided as a starting point for device designs.  For  in-depth product information, detailed datasheets for all RedRock® TMR magnetic sensor products are available for download on Coto’s website.

RedRock® RR122-1B12 TMR Digital Magnetic Sensor Released

Coto Technology has announced the release of its new RedRock® RR122-1B12-511 / 512 wafer-based TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) digital omnipolar sensor.

The ultra low power RR122-1B12 TMR magnetic sensor features an operating frequency of 2 Hz, a voltage supply range of +1.7V to +5.5V and an extremely strong magnetic sensitivity (30 G or 3 mT) in an ultra-miniature package size at a highly-competitive price.  Boasting ultra low power consumption (50 nA) – the world’s lowest for an active magnetic sensor, the RR122-1B12 Series TMR sensor is ideally suited for performing the “wake up” or “turn on” function for battery operated and power sensitive applications.

Available in either a tiny 1.45 x 1.45 x .45mm LGA-4 device package or an industry standard SOT-23-3 package, the RedRock® RR122-1B12 fits well into space-constrained applications such as insulin management, ingestible, and implantable devices that all need to be hermetically sealed.   The operating temperature ranges from -40°C up to +85°C, although an upgraded version allowing high temperature operation of up to +125°C is also readily available.

 PRICE AND DELIVERY

The Coto Technology RedRock® RR122-1B12-511 / 512 TMR Digital Magnetic Sensor is immediately available through Coto’s distributors at a per unit price of $.60 in volumes of 3000.

 

RedRock® RR122-1A22 TMR Digital Magnetic Sensor Released

Coto Technology has announced the release of its new RedRock® RR122-1A22-511 / 512 wafer-based TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) digital omnipolar sensor.

The RR122-1A22 TMR sensor features an operating frequency of 10 Hz, a voltage supply range of +1.7V to +5.5V and an extremely strong magnetic sensitivity (9 G or 0.9 mT) in an ultra-miniature package size at a highly-competitive price.  Boasting ultra low power consumption (75 nA) – the world’s lowest for an active magnetic sensor, the RR122-1A22 Series TMR sensor is ideally suited for performing the “wake up” or “turn on” function for battery operated and power sensitive applications.

Available in either a tiny 1.45 x 1.45 x .45mm LGA-4 device package or an industry standard SOT-23-3 package, the RedRock® RR122-1A22 fits well into space-constrained applications such as insulin management, ingestible, and implantable devices that all need to be hermetically sealed.   The operating temperature ranges from -40°C up to +85°C, although an upgraded version providing high temperatures of up to +125°C is also readily available.

Price & Delivery

The Coto Technology RedRock® RR122-1A22-511 / 512 TMR Digital Magnetic Sensor is immediately available through Coto’s distributors at a per unit price of under $.60 in volumes of 3000.

For datasheets, information and videos on Coto Technology’s RedRock® line of sensor & switch products, please visit cotorelay.com or email  redrock@cotorelay.com.    Additionally, Coto’s engineers (at  appsupport@cotorelay.com ) are readily available to answer your questions about how RedRock® TMR products can work with your application.

 

RedRock® TMR Sensors Featured on MikroE’s new Click Board
Coto has collaborated with MikroE in their new TMR mix-sens Click Board to target product development engineers who currently use or might use the MikroE ecosystem to speed prototype and development of products using Coto RedRock® TMR magnetic sensors.

May 11, 2020 — In collaboration with Coto Technology,  MikroE, an industry leader in embedded computing development platforms, has incorporated RedRock® TMR magnetic sensing capabilities onto a MikroE Click board form factor.  The TMR mix-sens Click Board is supported by a mikroSDK compliant library, which includes functions that simplify software development.  This Click board™ comes as a fully tested product, ready to be used on a wide variety of system development platforms equipped with the mikroBUS™ socket.    TMR mix-sens Click is targeted towards development engineers who currently use or might use the MikroE ecosystem to speed prototype and development of products using Coto RedRock® TMR magnetic sensors.

The TMR mix-sens Click board contains three RedRock® TMR sensors, the RR121-1A22-311, the RR121-3C63-311 and the RR111-1DC2-331. In addition to its seamless integration to MikroE’s ecosystem it also mimics the demonstration capabilities of the popular RR1EK3-002 RedRock® TMR Magnetic Sensor Demonstration Kit with LEDS that illuminate to indicate the sensing of magnetic fields.   The TMR mix-sens Click board is available today from distributors such as Digi-Key and Mouser under manufacturer part number MIKROE-4106 with a list price of $19.00.

Coto Technology Awarded “Best of Show” (Silver) at Sensors Midwest 2017
New RedRock TMR Magnetic Sensors capture attention of Electronic Engineers/Designers

Rosemont, IL – Coto Technology has been awarded Sensors Midwest’s Best of Show “Silver” award for its newly-released RedRock TMR RR121 Magnetic Sensor.  Seeking to replace aging magnetic sensor technology, the RR121 represents a huge breakthrough for design engineers seeking the lowest possible power consumption and highest sensitivity in an ultra-miniature package.  Released on October 3, the RR121 magnetic sensor series will address new generation requirements in multiple markets including medical, industrial, security, white goods and automotive.  Design engineers using older technology switches and sensors will no longer have to suffer the detractions in power, size, sensitivity and cost – and will now have greater flexibility and reliability as well as cost efficiency.  The RR121 offers the lowest power, highest sensitivity in the smallest package available in the world!

The RR121 is ideal for applications including medical, industrial, consumer, automotive, security, and energy industries where very low average current consumption, high sensitivity, and a small package size are required.  Specific medical applications include portable and battery-powered medical devices like ingestibles and implantables that are hermetically sealed and need a way to be triggered without compromising their protective encasement.  Many of these devices, such as capsule endoscopes, remain in “standby mode” on a doctor’s shelf for up to 18 months – so battery power conservation is critical.  The small size of these types of medical devices and the need for hermetic seals to survive the gastrointestinal tract necessitates a tiny, contactless means for “waking up” the microprocessor from outside of the body. Magnetic sensors are also used in some hearing aids to provide a means of mode

switching, whether it be for turning the device on or off, performing diagnostic checks, or tuning the hearing aid’s response when a telephone speaker is brought near the ear.  The RR121 is ideal for consumer appliances requiring accurate liquid level measurement, such as dishwashers, washing machines, coffeemakers, and refrigerators. The RR121 can replace historically-used large reed switches to provide a more accurate measure of the liquid level, saving energy, water usage, and costs for consumers while improving sustainability for the environment. It can also be used to measure flow of both liquids and gases in these same applications to ensure that the devices are operating accurately. That flow measurement can also be utilized in residential and commercial water meters to provide accurate reporting of usage while the unipolar response can act as an additional inherent resistance to tampering.  With regard to utility meters, the RR121 can replace reed switches used in the rotational counting common to gas and electric meters as well as provide a fail-safe activation method for the wireless circuit that facilitates remote measurement as advanced metering systems replace aging infrastructure in the US and overseas.  The RR121 also provides a smaller, more robust solution for residential and commercial security systems. Its small size and high sensitivity allow it to be embedded into doors jams and window sills to monitor their opening and closing and prevent unauthorized entry. They can even be integrated with ambient light sensors as part of automated window blinds that adjust to reduce solar heating, saving homes and businesses on HVAC energy costs.

PRICE AND DELIVERY

The Coto Technology RedRock RR121 TMR magnetic sensor is immediately available through Coto’s distributors at a single unit price of $1.00 (with high volume application pricing well below $0.50).

MORE INFORMATION

For more information or questions on RedRock™ as well as the rest of Coto Technology’s complete line of sensor & switch products, please visit cotorelay.com or email redrock@cotorelay.com .   For questions about how to convert your bare glass reed switch designs to higher reliability, more cost effective TMR solutions, please contact appsupport@cotorelay.com.

Coto Adds New Partners in France and Israel

Coto welcomes to iSC-Distrel and DSL Components to our global channel partner network.  iSC-Distrel serves as a Coto Technology product Distributor and https://cotorelay Agent in France.  Being firmly established in the French market and well known as a highly service-oriented technical distributor, iSC-Distrell is a welcome addition as Coto’s local channel partner in France .
In addition, DSL Components (and in particular Mr. David Lipener), now represents Coto in the Israel market place.  Adding a local representative with more than 30 years of experience within the electronics industry allows us to enhance our service – as well as market reach – in Israel.  Please join us in welcoming DSL Components to our global channel network.

Notice! Some Mercury (HG) Products will Soon Be Obsolete!

Obsolete HG Parts List

Some parts within these HG series will soon be obsolete. Click on this image to open a .pdf file showing which products will remain active & which will soon be obsolete

March 14, 2016

Re: Notification of Discontinuance of Certain Mercury Relays

In 2007 Coto acquired the assets of SRC Devices.  As part of the acquisition there were over 500 different Mercury parts that were in the portfolio.  Since then we have been utilizing components manufactured by a number of former SRC Vendors, many of which are no longer supporting components, either due to tool wear or a number of other factors.  In addition, there are several parts that have not had any requirements in the ensuing 8 year period.  At this point, Coto does not intend to invest or support selected parts within the following part families, which will be considered obsolete effective immediately. The list of specific parts is too large to include in this notification, so we have provided a link to a PDF file listing all of Coto’s Mercury products – both active and obsolete.   If you would like a sortable, .xls version of this file, you can request one from classic@cotorelay.com.

This action is specific to the listed part numbers designated as “obsolete.” All “active” parts that will continue to be supported are also included in the list to ensure clear direction for parts available for general sale.

As there is a considerable installed base for these discontinued parts we realize that some of you may want to request LTB’s (Last Time Buys).  Please contact your Account Manager for review within the next 30 days.  Please understand that if we are able to support LTB parts then there will be minimum lot sizes and setup costs, assuming components can be made available.

 

New 2362 SMD, 2 Form C Relay Offers Long Life / Reliability

Coto Technology has a developed a surface mountable 2 Form C reed relay designed for high reliability and long life. Coto Technology 2362 2-Form C Relay

Coto Technology, Inc. has announced the development and release of the new Coto 2362 Series surface mountable 2 Form C relay. The 2362, which is a surface mount version of Coto’s popular 2342 2-Form C pico relay, offers a proven reed design with longer life than competing 2-Form C EMR products. The 2362 is ideally suited to the needs of automated test, instrumentation and telecommunication applications to increase system reliability and life where high density is required.

The 2362 has a lead time of 10-12 weeks. A detailed datasheet on the new 2362 Series is available on Coto’s website.

 

NEW ULTRA-MINIATURE SURFACE MOUNT REED RELAY FROM COTO TECHNOLOGY

Coto Technology has just released the 9913 Series ultra-miniature surface mount reed relay. The 9913 has the smallest footprint available in the market.Coto Technology 9913 Series Ultra-Miniature Reed Relay

Coto Technology, Inc. has announced the release of the 9913 ultra-miniature surface mount reed relay. With a footprint of only 0.054 in2, the 9913 has the smallest footprint available in the market today. The 9913 Series is ideally suited to the needs of the Automated Test Equipment, Instrumentation, and Telecommunications designer.

The Coto Technology 9913 Series surface mount reed relay is available in a compact J-Bend SMD package and includes a standard external magnetic shield for reduced magnetic interaction and to maximize density where high pin count and high performance is required.   As with all Coto relays, the 9913 Series is 100% tested. In addition to having high-reliability, hermetically-sealed contacts for long life, the 9913 is RoHS compliant.

The Coto Technology 9913 Series is available for immediate delivery through Coto’s distribution partners; high-volume lead times range 12 to 14 weeks. A detailed datasheet for the 9913 Series with mechanical drawings and electrical specifications is available by download on Coto’s website.

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