Nidec
Nidec Corporation is a global company with a wide range of products and services, including various types of motors (such as small motors, automotive motors, and industrial motors), motor control solutions, and related components used in industries such as automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and more.
Nidec is a top-ranked supplier of cooling fans and brushless dc motors for leading edge technologies worldwide. You'll find Nidec's products quietly and reliably doing their jobs throughout a very broad spectrum of consumer, commercial and industrial electronic equipment.
Nidec-Read is a comprehensive manufacturer of high-speed precision measuring and inspection equipment and has established an industry-leading position in the field of inspections of printed circuit boards and semiconductor package boards. Going beyond the existing electronic inspection equipment market, Nidec-Read has also started providing a range of products used for inspecting touch panels, LEDs, and solar batteries with its enhanced product lines focusing on special inspection equipment. To keep setting the pace in the precision inspection industry, Nidec-Read now seeks to build up financial strength that allows for greater agility in funding for new development efforts. Nidec-Read joined the Nidec Group in 1997.
Copal Electronics has established itself as a specialty manufacturer of electronics components. The company began by developing a wirewound trimmer, which was enthusiastically received by many sectors in the industry. The initial success of the trimmers laid the groundwork for future development of a wide selection of manufactured products that combined electronics at the start of the electronics revolution. Later, robust sales of cermet trimmers led to the company's remarkable expansion. Further development efforts led to the release of a succession of new product lines, including a wide range of motors, encoders, switches and pressure sensors. Through the development of the polygon laser scanner, Nidec Copal Electronics also gained a strong presence in the field of optomechatronics. Pursuing an aggressive course of business globalization, Nidec Copal Electronics now seeks to accelerate product diversification as a central part of its growth initiatives. Nidec Copal Electronics joined the Nidec Group in 1988.
Products
Switches: Copal provides a wide variety of switches, including small sliding and rotating DIP switches for setting, as well as operational switches such as illuminated and push button, detect, toggle, lever / rocker, slide and rotary, and so on. Based on our unique contact technology and sealing technology accumulated over the years, it is widely used in a variety of industries and is highly evaluated for its performance and reliability.
Trimmer Potentiometers: Copal's trimmer potentiometers, using the cermet to the resistive element, and to achieve a high-quality, high reliability with sealed structure, from many years of experience and reputation, to establish a dominant position in the world. Boasts a rich line-up to the multi-turn type from the single turn type, surface-mount type, of course, also trimmer potentiometer of ultra-compact and thin type meet firmly to the needs of the space-saving. Our trimmer potentiometer all products, washable with sealed structure.
Attenuators : Copal offers a selection of step-type mechanical attenuators designed for adjusting the audio volume levels in 600Ohm sound equipment setups.
Resettable Circuit Fuses: Copal's circuit protectors encompass resettable overcurrent safeguard mechanisms, featuring both PTC thermistor and semiconductor variants. Within the PTC thermistor series, these devices employ polymer and are accessible in a diverse array of surface mount options. This extensive lineup proves exceptionally apt for Hot Plug interface scenarios and plug-and-play environments, where measured response times are paramount. Importantly, these protectors exhibit gradual trip timing, effectively averting responses to surge currents or rush current conditions.
Pressure Sensors / Pressure Switches: Copal's pressure sensors are notable for their fully integrated in-house production, spanning from semiconductor sensor components to the end products. They've transitioned from module-type to Amp.-integrated configurations, offering an extensive range that incorporates switch functionalities and indicators. This adaptable business structure aligns precisely with customer requirements, enabling finely tuned solutions. Recent strides include the introduction of ultra-compact Amp.-equipped types with ratiometric output, and the active launch of new high-pressure area sensor products, indicating a dynamic expansion of their business scope.
Potentiometers: Two fundamental approaches exist: contact and contact-less methods. The contact approach branches into conductive plastic resistor and cermet resistor potentiometers, determined by the resistor element employed. These models encompass single turn, multiturn, and linear types. Copal's wirewound potentiometers leverage precision wire winding techniques, ensuring minimal noise and extended longevity. Employing smooth-coated resistors, conductive plastic, and cermet potentiometers offer virtually limitless resolution and durability. In contrast, contactless potentiometers boast significantly prolonged lifespans compared to the contact method.
Rotary Encoders: Within the Rotary Encoder collection, both optical and magnetic encoder options are featured. Optical variations span diameters from f 12 to f 30, encompassing compact, lightweight, and cost-effective models, as well as those with elevated resolution and manual configuration capabilities. These encoders serve to detect the angle, dimensions, and rotational velocity of industrial machinery, including industrial robots, CNC machine tools, elevators, production machinery, and terminals within financial institutions. Furthermore, they find utility as manual setting encoders for digital devices like measurement instruments, communication tools, and medical equipment.
DC Fans: Copal's product range encompasses square shapes ranging from 16mm to 60mm. These offerings are characterized by their compact dimensions, streamlined profiles, superior airflow, and minimal noise levels.
Nidec America's cooling fans and brushless dc motors are used throughout the international spectrum of consumer, commercial and industrial electronic equipment. Nidec's dc motors, fans and blowers provide simple, precise, effective solutions for IT and business technolgy, home and commercial appliances, industrial and automation machinery, medical instruments, automotive applications, and consumer electronic products.