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  • ZETTLER Unveils High-Performance AZEV400 Relay for 3-Phase European EV Charging Applications

    ZETTLER, the global market leader in AC switching for EVSE applications, proudly announces the launch of its latest innovation: the AZEV400 relay. Engineered specifically for the European 3-phase EV charging market, the AZEV400 sets a new benchmark for versatility, durability, and safety. The standard....

  • ZETTLERs AZ2280 Relay Achieves UL 121201 Certification, Leading the Charge in North American HVAC-R Applications

    As the North American HVAC-R industry transitions towards lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants, the demand for components that meet stringent safety and performance criteria has intensified. ZETTLER is proud to announce that its popular AZ2280 series of power relays has successfully....

  • ZETTLER Displays Launches New Touch Solution Design

    Product Spotlight November 2024 LED modules with touch functionality are a popular design consideration for the home appliance/ white goods industry. The rich and flexible UI contents, smooth functionality, simple structure and programming, and low cost of this technology makes it a practical selection....

  • ZETTLER introduces the AZSR170 - A high-performance 70A power relay for solar and EV charging applications with optional monitoring contact

    Product Spotlight, June 2024. With a switching capacity of up to 70 amps / 600 VAC (normally open contact 1FormA) and a optional normally closed mirror contact (1FormB) for welding monitoring, this relay sets new standards in terms of performance and reliability in a compact design. The AZSR170....

  • XMC0 Contactors Are UL A2L Compliant

    ZETTLER Controls remains committed to providing safe and high-quality products that not only meet but exceed industry standards. We are proud to announce our popular XMC0 contactor series has been rigorously tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to meet the stringent safety standards....

  • New 7.0" Ruggedized IPS Display from AZ Displays

    Product Spotlight September 2021 AZ Displays introduces new Ruggedized 7" IPS Displays While many key players in the industrial and medical display segment are exiting the market, AZ Displays continues to expand their product offering with a new 7" IPS display that is designed for applications exposed....

  • AZ Displays announces high resolution, high temperature rated 10.25'' IPS LCD with PCAP touch

    AZ Displays continues to expand its product offering for the industrial and medical market. The newest IPS module, ATM1025L1-CT, is a unique wide aspect ratio IPS display that is designed to operate at -30 to 85 C. This LCD module has already received a lot of interest in the market for medical applications,....

  • Competitive and convenient "end-of-life" Relay Replacements from American ZETTLER.

    Product Spotlight, December 2020. American ZETTLER continues to be a highly competitive source for relays supporting a wide spectrum of applications such as HVAC, Industrial, Motor Control, Power Controls and Food Services. As a market leader in the PCB relay component industry, we also offer highly....

  • AZ Displays supports Thermostat Display Industry with wide array of custom solutions

    AZ Displays continues to expand its share in LCD display modules catering to the ever -growing market of residential and commercial thermostat control units. From low-cost basic function thermostats (custom glass with backlight) to smart home (Wi-Fi) systems (IPS LCD modules w/ PCAP touch), AZ Displays....

  • Customized ZETTLER AZEV132 relay for e-mobility charging applications according to IEC62752 Mode 2

    Application Spotlight, November 2020. Due to the growing market for electric vehicles, the demand for charging infrastructure products is increasing rapidly. During the initial phases of the e-mobility rollout, mostly purely functional Mode 2 charging cables in accordance with IEC62752 were required.....

  • ZETTLER Controls Line of Temperature Sensing Thermistors.

    ZETTLER Controls is pleased to announce our continued advancement of our highly featured line of thermistors. NTS Defrost Control Thermistor Sensors (NTS DCT sensors) and NTS Ambient Air Thermistor Sensors (NTS AAT sensors) are suitable for residential and commercial HVAC/R applications and are built....

  • ZETTLER Displays - Value-added Optical Bonding Service for TFT modules

    Application Spotlight, August 2020 A leading home appliance customer recently approached ZETTLER Group's display division, AZ Displays, to help enhance the product appearance of a display device featuring a cover glass attached to a TFT display unit. The customer needed to get the cover glass bonded....

  • Electronic Components for 480VAC Applications (Part 2/2)

    Application Spotlight, July 2020. Previously in Part 1 of this series, we explored electromagnetic components from ZETTLER Magnetics used in the conversion of 480VAC to lower AC (or DC) voltages. In Part 2, we explore electromechanical components from American ZETTLER that are capable of switching or....

  • ZETTLER Group and Digi-Key Electronics partner in new Distribution Relationship

    Starting in May 2020, ZETTLER Group North America's three product divisions have entered a long-term supplier relationship with Digi-Key Electronics, a highly recognized global industry leader in electronics components distribution.ZETTLER's product lines include electromechanical relays....

  • AZ Displays offers HDMI and USB Touch backpack boards for IPS LCD's up to 10.1"

    AZ Displays is proud to expand their product offering to now include a full line up of HDMI and USB-HID boards for their IPS LCD product line. These HDMI scalar boards, along with the I2C to USB-HID PCAP touch controllers, can be used in production environments or for development purposes. Each HDMI....

  • ZETTLER introduces new 50A power relay for solar / EV charging applications with very small footprint.

    Product announcement, April 2020. The demand for switching higher currents and higher voltages on increasingly smaller footprint continues to grow, especially in Solar and EV charging applications. ZETTLER is following this trend by introducing its newest type of "New Energy" relays, the 50A AZSR143. With....

  • COVID-19 ZETTLER Group Update.

    Dear Valued Customer, In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and these times of uncertainty, we want to share with you ZETTLER Group's strategies to safeguard our customers and employees. Our goal is to continue providing you excellent service, and we commit to having robust business continuity plans,....

  • ZETTLER Group North America Company Relocation.

    ZETTLER Group North America is pleased to announce that we will be moving operations to below address in Vista, California. This includes all North American ZETTLER Group Divisions: American ZETTLER, Inc. ZETTLER Magnetics, Inc. ZETTLER Controls, Inc. AZ Displays, Inc. ZETTLER Integrated Solutions,....

  • AZSR131 relays from ZETTLER for use in E-mobility wallbox charger.

    Application Spotlight, February 2020. Global plug-in electric vehicles sales for the first half of 2019 reached more than 1.1 million units- a 46% increase over prior year. Estimated global sales for 2020 are projected to reach 4 million units, reaching 12 million units in 2025, and 21 million in 2030. This....

  • AZ Displays offers full IPS LCD product line.

    Product Spotlight January 2020 AZ Displays has released an entire line of IPS LCD panels, ranging from 1.54" up to 10.1". These LCD modules have been designed and built to mirror the traditional TN TFT LCD sizes (3.5", 4.3", 5.0", 7.0", etc) allowing users to seamlessly transition from a TN LCD to IPS.....

  • New ZETTLER relay series AZEV116 / 132 meets stringent requirements of IEC62752 for Mode 2 charging of Electric Vehicles (EV).

    November 2019 Electromobility is progressing steadily and the plans of many car manufacturers to ultimately exit internal combustion engine technology are becoming ever more concrete. As with almost all emerging technologies, application-specific standards for EV charging have continuously evolved....

  • Turn-Key LCD Solutions for a Wide Array of Applications: Backpack Boards/Shields (Part 3/3).

    Capability Spotlight, October 2019. Industrial grade display solutions offer an extensive variety of interface options for both display and touch communications. Today, the two standard options for TFT technology, both traditional TN and the higher performance IPS, are RGB and LVDS. For PCAP touch solutions,....

  • ZETTLER's AZ420 relay series End of Life (EOL) Notice

    Sept. 30th 2019 Dear Customers, Due to diminishing global demand the ZETTLER Group has decided to discontinue all AZ420 series: Discontinued Series: Replacement Series: AZ420, AZ428 & AZ2428 No Drop-In replacement AZ421, AZ429 & AZ2429 No Drop-In replacement AZ431 & AZ439 No Drop-In....

  • Join ZETTLER Group on October 15th in Anaheim at the Future Electronics Tech Day!

    Location: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort - Convention Center, 2085 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92802 Event Date: Tuesday October 15, 2019 RSVP: Register by Tuesday October 8, 2019 Join Zettler Group for this Free Event Future Electronics invites you to attend the most advanced....

  • ZETTLER' s AZ2150 use in poultry feeding systems.

    Application Spotlight, July 2019. Electronic tools are increasingly used in many agricultural applications. In the field of animal feeding and livestock farming technology, environmental influences such as heavy contamination impose very specific requirements on the ability of electronic components to....

  • Turn-Key LCD Solutions for a Wide Array of Applications: HMI Value-Add (Part 2/3)

    Application Spotlight, May 2019 Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is a critical aspect of product design that comes in the form of keypads, membranes, phone applications, or touch panels. Today, many industrial, medical, HVAC and other markets utilize touch panels as the main form of HMI. With so many....

  • ZETTLER introduces high-capacity PCB mount solar relays optimized for 690VAC grid inverters.

    Product Spotlight, May 2019. For the switching of 600VAC-800VAC circuits, large contactors have traditionally been the only viable option but new high capacity relays from ZETTLER are challenging those assumptions. The new AZSR1160 and AZSR1180 PCB mount relays from ZETTLER provide system designers with....

  • Turnkey LCD Solutions for a Wide Array of Applications: Series Overview (Part 1/3)

    Application Spotlight, March 2019. The continued evolution of the electronics industry has forced many hardware developers to adopt modular platform approaches in order to launch product into the market as swiftly and efficiently as possible. Today's easily accessible world-wide market challenges companies....

  • High Contrast Graphic Module for Outdoor Instrument Applications

    Readability of LCD displays in outdoor human-machine interaction is becoming an increasingly critical factor in a variety of applications. Traditional Mono LCD modules often run into the obstacle of poor readability in an outdoor ambiance due to brightness and viewing angle restrictions. Designers....

  • ZETTLER introduces a number of new relays at 2018 Munich electronica

    Focusing on solar, e-mobility and multiple other applications, ZETTLER Group will showcase various new relays at this year's November electronica show in Munich, Germany. The new AZEV116 and AZEV132 series are next-generation IEC mode 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging relays in development for release....

  • Temperature and Humidity Resistant LCD Modules - Display Solutions for Solar Inverter or EV Charging Applications

    Application Spotlight, October 2018 AZ Displays has integrated high-end polarizers and liquid crystal fluid into a select list of LCD monochromatic modules, capable of passing stringent 85C /85% RH (Relative Humidity) 1000 hours reliability test conditions. These LCD modules have an enhanced operating....

  • American Zettler's AZSR165 in a Hybrid-Solar-Inverter System with Scalable Battery Storage

    Application Spotlight October 2018 Solar inverter solutions including scalable battery storage options are becoming increasingly popular. One of the application challenges in these systems is to connect/disconnect the battery block to/from the inverter's control circuitry. A major clean home automation....

  • AZ Displays Introduces New Widespan 6.8" LCD

    Product Spotlight August 2018 The Design AZ Displays is pleased to announce the release of ATM0680L2, a widespan 6.8" LCD with the following specifications: Dimensions: 181mm x 66.6mm x 4.50mm Resolution: 480 x 1280 Brightness: 500 nits Interface: LVDS Graphics Driver IC: 0TA7290B Market....

  • American Zettler responds to increasing DC power demand with AZDC105

    Application Spotlight July 2018 Aliso Viejo, California, USA, 13 July 2018 -In response to an increasing demand for DC power switching and high power battery charging, American Zettler is proud to release the AZDC105 series relay. The AZDC105 is the first in what will be a large family of relays designed....

  • AZ Displays provides Medical Grade TFT LCD Solution for Blood Pressure Measurement Device

    Application Spotlight June 2018 The Design AZ Displays helped a leading medical device manufacturer design in an energy efficient 7.0" LCD display for their blood pressure measurement unit. The ATM0700D38B, is an 800 x 480 RGB, 24-bit LCD that utilizes an integrated DC to DC converter on the FPC, allowing....

  • UEB1-70 Miniature Circuit Breaker Complies With Salt Spray ASTM B117-500hr

    Zettler Controls pleased to announce that the UEB1-70 Miniature Circuit Breaker now complies with the ASTM B117-500hr Salt Spray standard. Passing the ASTM B117-500hr Salt Spray test demonstrates our products ability to meet the corrosive environmental conditions that may be encountered in HVAC/R applications. The....

  • AZ Displays offers fully customizable segmented LCD glass modules

    Technology Spotlight April 2018 AZ Displays supports the industrial LCD market with several different technologies: TFT LCD, Monochrome, and Custom Segmented LCD Glass Modules. The Custom Glass LCD modules are a practical solution for the Human Machine Interface in industrial products. As the name....

  • Wide-gap 'sugar cube' relay in actuator application for medical beds

    Application Spotlight April 2018 Innovative technical adaptations of existing and proven relay series that have been in the market for decades often help in meeting new application requirements, while keeping cost as low as possible. A manufacturer of electric linear actuators used in medical beds and....

  • American Zettler's AZ2280 power relay in R290 refrigeration application

    Application Spotlight February 2018 The trend in cooling applications away from refrigerants like R134a towards products like R290 continues at a fast pace. Propane-based refrigerants provide many advantages with respect to the environment, but with the significant caveat that propane is flammable. This....

  • AZ Displays provides 10.1 inch TFT solution for Industrial Touchpanel Controls

    Application Spotlight January 2018 Reliable and cost effective TFT displays for industrial controls applications continue to be in high demand. Recently, a leading developer and manufacturer in this space collaborated with the AZ Displays engineering team to find an appropriate and customized display....

  • American Zettler adds new products to its line-up of Solar Relays

    October 17th, 2017 - The proliferation of the marketplace for solar inverters keeps forcing engineers to do more with less. Among other things, that means switching more current and higher voltages on increasingly smaller footprint dimensions. As a leader in the development of relays for solar inverter....

  • AZ Displays provides TFT display solution for e-mobility vehicle charging station

    Application Spotlight August 2017 Growth in the global development of rechargeable electric vehicles continues at an unabated pace, causing an exponential increase in the deployment of necessary infrastructure components, including high power charging stations. An innovative design company recently....

  • American Zettler's "workhorse" relay AZ576 provides solutions for switching ballast loads in street lighting project.

    Relay Applications in Public and Commercial Lightning Application Spotlight July 2017 American Zettler's "workhorse" relay AZ576 provides solutions for switching ballast loads in street lighting project. The lighting applications market continues to grow and diversify. The increased use of electronic....

  • AZ Displays provides industrial grade TFT LCD solution for ignition interlock breathalyzer

    Application Spotlight July 2017 The Design Ignition Interlock breathalyzer devices have become a standard mandatory requirement for DUI first time offenses in many states, causing an exponential increase in market demand. A leading device manufacturer has developed a low cost, yet high-tech, breathalyzer....

  • AZ Displays provides custom glass and integration solution for portable physical therapy device

    Application Spotlight June 2017 Physical Therapy Equipment is used in a wide range of applications including professional sport therapy, injury and post-surgery recovery. A leading device manufacturer in this space developed a new system that combines pressure pulse technology with cooling and....

  • ZETTLER Group Distributor of the Year Award

    Future Electronics was presented with the ZETTLER Group's 2016 Distributor of the Year Award at the annual EDS Summit in Las Vegas. The ZETTLER Group Distributor of the Year award recognizes our valued partners who have demonstrated significant sales volume, outstanding professionalism and operational....

  • Relay Application in Renewable Energy Heat Systems

    Application Spotlight May 2017 About the renewable energy market Trends in renewable energy applications in heating systems include the use of heat pumps that convert existing energy in soil, air or water into useable heat for living spaces. A leading manufacturer of modern heating systems required....

  • AZ Displays provides TFT Panel Solutions for Electronic Testing Equipment

    Application Spotlight April 2017 The commercial electrical testing market often requires precise, high-quality measurements that can be easily read by the user. Utilizing industrial grade LCD displays with high contrast and sunlight readability ratings are frequent requirements, allowing electricians....

  • Introducing ZETTLER Controls' new 4-pole XMC0 series contactor

    PRESS RELEASE Zettler Controls extends their line of HVAC/R definite purpose contactors with UL approved 4pole, 25-40 Amp versions. The 4-pole XMC0 25-40 Amp contactors are able to switch heavy loads in applications such as elevators, cranes, hoists as well as typical HVAC/R products. The 4 pole....

  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption Power Relays from American Zettler in Building Emergency Lighting Applications

    With even more stringent energy savings standards in building and lighting controls, reduction of power consumption continues to be a major industry trend. The design of an industry-leading manufacturer of emergency lighting solutions for commercial buildings required seamless switching between line....

  • AZ Displays TFT Panels used in Biometric Security Control Applications

    Application Spotlight March 2017 Biometric security control systems are rapidly proliferating in many private and public safety applications.The high-end security market requires high-quality, fast response displays with impressive resolution, as well as superior backlight performance and robust,....

  • AZ Displays TFT panels used in Medical Market Applications

    Application Spotlight January 2017 Medical application customers usually require long lifetime products that are robust and can handle intensive user handling. Recently, a medical device manufacturer needed a TFT panel with PCAP touch for its automated dispensing device for medical examination gloves.....

  • American Zettler's AZ7555 relay - a reliable component solution for energy efficient Plug-and-Play Switching applications

    A leading manufacturer of plug-and-play switching devices needed a multi-purpose relay with an extremely low power consumption. American Zettler answered the call with its new AZ7555 relay: an industry-standard footprint relay with a standard coil consumption of 720 mW that was redesigned to use only....

  • New 7" 1,000 nits TFT for the Industrial Outdoor Application Market

    Aliso Viejo, California - November 22, 2016 - AZ Displays Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of LCD display products and solutions launches their new highbright WVGA 7" TFT display, with LVDS or RGB interface and tape attached or optically bonded Resistive and PCAP touch screens as standard....

  • Zettler Group E-mobility Solutions

    November 8th, 2016 - The Zettler Group published a new product PDF outlining its ongoing development work and product offerings in electromechanical relays for e-mobility applications. Zettler's early pioneering expertise in relays for solar inverters has provided the technical foundation for the creation....

  • American Zettler Power Relays - Component Solutions for Pool Pump and Spa Control Applications

    Relays are at the core of control boards for the pool pump and spa industry. Not only do they switch the pump itself, but also heaters, chlorinators, lights, and audio/visual equipment. It is therefore no surprise that American Zettler's wide range of power relays is highly relevant for these kinds....

  • AZ Displays TFT panels used in Digital Monitoring/Security Market Applications

    Application Spotlight October 2016 TFT displays are very commonly used as visual interfaces in security related applications such as burglar/fire alarm systems. AZ Displays has recently won another customer design for this growing application segment. The customer is a leading manufacturer of....

  • New 2-pole 60 Amp Limit Switch

    ZETTLER Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce its competitively priced two pole 60 AMP limit switch is now UL approved, in production, and available for purchase. Our continued efforts to launch highly engineered low cost solutions for electric heat and water heater applications continues....

  • AZ Displays, Inc. Reveals New Website

    AZ Displays Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of LCD display products and solutions unveils a complete re-design of its website; introducing many new user friendly features and functions. ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA JULY 13, 2016 Website functionality and user-friendly features are essential....

  • ZETTLER Controls AZ2800 relays post top-of-the-market 40A rating

    ZETTLER Controls recently unveiled a new 40A contact rating for the AZ2800 series of relays aimed squarely at the burgeoning EVSE marketplace. These double pole relays have long been known as HVAC switches, and most commonly found in compressor and heating circuits. Now, the AZ2800 has found a new home....

  • AZ Displays, Inc. unveils their new WQVGA 4.3” 1,300 nit Highbright TFT Display for the Industrial outdoor application market.

    Aliso Viejo, California - August 9, 2016 - AZ Displays Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of LCD display products and solutions launches their new highbright WQVGA 4.3” TFT display, with tape attached or optically bonded Resistive and PCAP touch screens as standard options. ATM0430D12M....

  • American Zettler AZ2800 and AZ2850 relays post top-of-the-market 40A rating

    August 8th, 2016 - American Zettler recently unveiled a new 40A contact rating for the AZ2800 and AZ2850 series of relays aimed squarely at the burgeoning EVSE marketplace. These double pole relays have long been known as HVAC switches, and most commonly found in compressor and heating circuits. Now,....

  • AZ Displays Inc. Aggressively Moves to Reduce Prices for Industrial TFT Panels

    Leading manufacturer of digital TFT displays for industrial applications introduces steep price reduction for its core products, undercutting competitor prices by up to 45 %. AZ Displays Inc., the North American Sales and Distribution arm of ZETTLER Group’s LCD and TFT display division, today announced....

  • ZETTLER CONTROLS LINE OF DEFROST THERMOSTATS

    ZETTLER Controls is pleased to announce its competitively priced and highly featured line of defrost thermostats is now UL approved and available for purchase. These defrost thermostats are suitable for residential and commercial HVAC/Refrigeration applications and are built at our advanced IS09001 manufacturing....

  • Miniature Power Relays - Reduce Energy Consumption and Product Cost

    December 2, 2015 - A new line of 15 to 20 Amp relays for appliance, energy management, motor control, and lighting applications is being introduced by American Zettler, the North American relay division of Zettler Group of Aliso Viejo, CA. AZ7555 Power Relays consume one-sixth the energy of conventional....

  • General Purpose Relay from American Zettler Features Unparalleled UL Performance Ratings

    A new electromechanical relay series from American Zettler (AZ576) shows best-in-class performance ratings for applications in Appliance, Lighting, Controls and other Industries - "More power, more cycles, at higher temperatures" November 6, 2015  "More power, more cycles, and at higher temperatures"....

  • Zettler Group Expands Solar Relay Product Offering /New Product PDF

    Zettler Group today published an updated and comprehensive on-line PDF featuring its product program of electro-mechanical relays for photovoltaic inverter applications, including new product developments for 80 A, 120 A and 200 A high power solar relays. Zettler has continually expanded its industry-leading....

  • Thermostats & Temperature Controls

    ZETTLER Controls, Inc. announced today a joint venture with Ningbo Yuanfang Thermostat Co., Ltd. Effective immediately the name of the new venture will be ZETTLER Controls (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. Ningbo Yuanfang Thermostat Co., Ltd is a high quality manufacturer of bi-metal thermostats and related temperature....

  • The ZETTLER Group announced the name of the new venture ZETTLER Controls (Ningbo) Co., Ltd.

    February 24, 2015 - The ZETTLER Group announced today a joint venture with Ningbo Yuanfang Thermostat Co., Ltd. Effective immediately the name of the new venture will be ZETTLER Controls (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. Our full line catalog is available on the web at https://www.azettler.com/thermostats-temperature-controls. Ningbo....

  • UEB1-70 Miniature Circuit Breaker

    Zettler Controls is proud to present a new product in its diverse offering of industrial controls, the UEB1-70 Miniature Circuit Breaker. The UEB1-70 is a miniature molded case circuit breaker exclusively designed for use in residential and commercial applications. It provides excellent over-current....

  • 3ARR Motor Start Potential Relay

    The 3ARR Series is Zettler Controls, Inc. latest offering in our growing line of products for the HVAC/R industry. This series of potential relays is used to assist in the initial function of single phase motors which employ start capacitors for high torque. Common applications include air conditioning,....

  • Lighting remains "a bright spot" with new ballast ratings on American Zettler relays

    March 26, 2014 - American Zettler is continuing to make 2014 a defining year by announcing a host of new ratings on relays targeted at the lighting industry. Zettler established a trend when founder Alois Zettler orchestrated the first outdoor lighting show for King Ludwig II in 1884. Coupling his light....

  • Product Announcement: AHRV Class 2 Transformers

    Zettler Controls Introduces New, Wider Range of Class II Chassis-Mount Transformers In an ongoing effort to increase competitiveness in the Class II, chassis-count transformer market, Zettler Controls is pleased to announce the introduction of the AHRV series. The AHRV series is a significant complement....

  • XMC0 25 - 90 Amp - Definite Purpose Contactors

    Zettler Controls extends their line of HVAC/R definite purpose contactors with UL approved 25-90 Amp versions. The XMC0 25-90 Amp contactors are able to switch heavy loads in applications such as elevators, cranes, hoists as well as typical HVAC/R products. The XMC0 Series of high performance definite....