Same Sky‘s Motion and Control Group has expanded its motion and control accessories product line with the addition of the SPK family of plastic knobs. These knobs are designed for compatibility with Same Sky’s rotary potentiometers and panel mount incremental encoders that feature 6 mm diameter D-cut shafts. The SPK product family includes both ribbed […]
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Ultra-thin piezoelectric elements with 150 Ω – 1,500 Ω impedance now available
Same Sky’s Audio Group today announced the continued expansion of its piezoelectric elements product line. The CEB and CPT piezo element models feature extremely low profiles down to 0.12 mm and come with or without wire leads for simple and reliable design implementation in vibration detection or touch feedback applications. Externally driven and offering diameters […]
Understanding electret condenser microphones
Electret condenser microphones (ECMs) are widely used in audio applications due to their small size, low cost, and high sensitivity. They operate using a permanently charged diaphragm and backplate, eliminating the need for external polarization. This makes them ideal for use in consumer electronics, hearing aids, and professional audio equipment. Their ability to deliver a […]
Encoders offer -30 °C to 80 °C operating range with 30,000 cycle rating
Same Sky’s Motion and Control Group announced the addition of hollow shaft ring encoders to its line of panel mount incremental encoders. The RING family of hollow shaft mechanical encoders is housed in packages from 23 mm up to 56.5 mm with low profile designs from 9.5 mm up to 20 mm. Offering hollow shaft diameters […]
9.5 mm potentiometer with four-section ganging and 1kΩ – 1000 kΩ resistance range
Same Sky’s Motion & Control Group announced two new rotary potentiometer series offering ganging up to four sections. Housed in a 9.5 mm package, the PTN09X and PTN09SX series feature resistance ratings from 1 up to 1000 kΩ, shaft lengths of 15, 20, or 25 mm, and D-cut, knurled, or slotted shaft styles. Ideal for control […]
Encoders operate at -40 to 105°C with 16 mA power draw
Same Sky’s Motion & Control Group announced the addition of a new series to its innovative AMT absolute encoder family designed to support larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT24 series, based on Same Sky’s proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, brings the same high levels of durability, accuracy, and […]