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Schurter Debuts New Medical Electronics

Sherrie Conroy

Nikila Kareesan
Schurter Electronic Components has launched two new filters specifically for medical applications. "We are excited to offer these new options to device manufacturers," said Nikila Kareesan, applications engineer for the company. She spoke at a press briefing at MD&M West. The filters are available with a leakage current rating of <5 µA (M5) and <80 µA (M80). “The M80 is designed for nonpatient contact and is a new option for medical equipment manufactures,” said Kareesan. Typical applications include medical imaging systems.

The Santa Rosa, CA–based company also released a new series of filtered power entry modules. The 5210 series has a large metal flange, which provides optimal shielding. "Some medical manufacturers prefer the metal flange because it offers good grounding to the chassis," she said. She also noted that the modules are designed to be either front or rear-mounted. The series meets IEC 60601 requirements for use in medical equipment. Typical applications include medical monitoring systems and instruments and dental equipment. "The compact filter is particularly suited for power supplies used in medical devices because of the stringent EMC emission and immunity standards," explained Kareesan.

Schurter also announced the extension of its line of stainless steel switches. The M30 mounts into a panel cut-out of 30 mm. The series provides maximum switching power over a voltage range from 5 V dc to 250 V ac and a current range of 0.1–10 A. The metal switches are available with piezo electronics to ensure long life and provide high impact resistance. In addition, the company announced the addition of blue illuminated piezo and mechanical options to its line of metal switches. "The addition of the blue light was really customer driven," said Kareesan. "It is now standard." The company already offered yellow, red, and green options. The luminous switches are designed for use in applications where lighting is dim and where the actuation area needs to be identified.