RI-80SMDM Reed Switch
The Comus Group is proud to introduce our first overmolded surface mount reed switch, the RI-80SMDM Series. The new RI-80SMDM series uses our Comus Technology BV ATE (automatic test equipment) grade 5mm sputtered ruthenium contact reed switch molded in a rugged plastic SMD package ideal for portable electronics, medical and proximity sensor applications. The RI-80SMDM series are available in industry standard Gull and J lead forms for upgrading existing designs with 100% parametrically tested after molding and lead forming for improved reliability.
GC1500 Series Reed Switch
The Comus Group is proud to introduce the GC1500 Series of reed switch made by its Switching Technologies Gunther Division located in Chennai, India. The STG GC1500 Series offers a wide range of 1 Form A Rhodium contacts with ratings up to 120 Watt/VA loads, switching voltages up to 1500 VAC/VDC, and 3 Amp switching and 5 Amp carry currents. The GC1500 is RoHS Compliant and UL recognized E103299. The reed switch has gold tinned leads for ease of soldering and is available with cut and formed leads.
GC2315 Reed Switch
The Comus Group is proud to offer the GC2315 reed switch made by its Switching Technologies Gunther Division located in Chennai, India. With over 100 years of total reed switch experience, the 14.1mm Rhodium plated Form A switch offers superior performance in high voltage, high load switching applications. The GC2315 can handle 10 Watt/VA loads, up to 400 VAC/VDC switching voltages, and carry currents of 1 Amp maximum. The GC2315 is Rohs Compliant and UL recognized E103299 and CSA approved LR57810. The reed switch has gold tinned leads for ease of soldering and is available with cut and formed leads.
BFH Series Relay
Comus International is proud to introduce the BFH series of high reliability instrumentation grade multi-pole reed relays. The 2 Form A, 3 Form A and 2 Form C configurations are ideal for use in new high contact density load board designs used in automatic test equipment. The new BFH series takes practical advantage of Comus’ vertical manufacturing capabilities. Our Comus Technology BV sputtered ruthenium reed switches are used exclusively and allow for the quicker lead times, superior quality, stable contact resistance and the very best in reed relay performance. The BFH series are RoHs Compliant built with industry standard footprints [...]
Ultra Mini SIP
Comus International is proud to introduce the 1517 series Ultra Mini SIP reed relay with a PCB footprint 75% smaller than the industry standard SIP relay. The new 1517 series offers the same 10 Watt power ratings as the full size SIP with a 1 Amp carry current and 170 VDC switching voltage. The 1517 Ultra Mini SIP exclusively uses the Comus Technology B.V. reed switch with sputtered ruthenium contacts for high reliability and stable contact resistance. The 1517 series offers a standard external magnetic shield over a rugged molded thermoset package, optional coil suppression diode and is RoHS Compliant. [...]
RI-91 Reed Switch
The Comus Group is proud to introduce the new 10 watt RI-91 Form C reed switch, developed by the Coto Technology BV division. This division is known for manufacturing the perfect ATE (automatic test equipment) grade switches required by customers demanding high reliability and long life. The new 10 watt RI-91 offers THREE times the contact power ratings of current 3 watt 14mm Form C switches. The RI-91 Form C with 10 watt rating is ideal for applications requiring a more robust changeover SPDT reed switch. The RI-91 is UL recognized for switching 175VDC/125VAC maximum 10 watt loads and it [...]
New Prototyping Capability
Comus Europe recently acquired a Stratasys uPrint SE 3D printer providing the capability to produce prototype parts in natural ABS without costly tooling or machinery. With a maximum build size of 203 x 203 x 152 (8 x 8 x 6 in) and a minimum layer thickness 0.254mm (0.010in) the uPrint SE is capable of creating prototype parts from .stl files in a short time scale with limited finishing operations. These parts can be used for design development and customer approval greatly reducing development costs and time to market. There is also the possibility of using the machine to make [...]
New Division: Comus Relays & Sensors
Comus International announces the opening of their new division Comus Relays and Sensors in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The new Comus Relays and Sensors location will be responsible for sales, promotion, design, and development of reed switch based products. Staffed with over 100 years of combined reed switch design experience, Comus Relays and Sensors Rhode Island can offer sensible solutions to your reed relay and reed sensor requirements. Comus International has evolved into a world leader for the design, development, and manufacture of reed switch based products. Reed applications are found in such diverse market segments as medical, automotive, white goods, [...]
BFM Series Relay
Comus International is proud to introduce the BFM series to our growing reed relay Menu. The new BFM series is a high reliability instrumentation grade relay for use in Instrumentation, automatic test equipment probe cards and load boards. The new BFM series takes practical advantage of Comus’ vertical manufacturing capabilities. Our COTO Technology BV reed switch is used exclusively in every reed relay we make which allows for the lowest industry lead times, superior quality, stable contact resistance, and the very best in reed relay performance. The BFM series are industry standard footprint 1Form A and 1Form C potted relays [...]
RI-69 Reed Switch
The Comus Group is proud to introduce the new RI-69 high power 10mm reed switch. Developed by the Coto Technology BV division and known for manufacturing the perfect ATE (automatic test equipment) grade switches required by customers demanding high reliability and long life. The new RI-69 offers TWICE the Power and Current ratings of any 10mm dry reed switches currently available in the market. Capable of handling up to 1 Amp carry currents and loads to 20W, the RI-69 offers a perfect solution to the more robust application needs of relay and sensor manufacturers.
Powering Ahead with Bid to Win Electric Car Competition
"The team of high school engineers are building a special electric-powered kit car to race around some of the top tracks in the country against other teams. The team is named CCHS Formula 24+ Racing Team and has even secured sponsorship from Thorpe-based firm Comus Engineering Europe." Please see link below for full article featured in the Clacton Gazette.
Electronica 2014
From 11 November till 14 November Messe München opened its doors for Electronica’s 50th birthday edition. With more than 73000 visitors from over 80 countries (of which 96 percent rated the event good to excellent) and a 2.5 percent increase in exhibitors, Electronica 2014 proved to be an enormous success. For the fifth consecutive time the Comus International team was also present with almost our entire Global sales team. With a much larger booth to accommodate the overwhelming interest we had from our last show, Comus’ Global team featured several new relay and power sensing solutions which were met with [...]
