PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Fire Alarm Products
Introducing Challenge Electronics' latest line of premium audio products engineered for fire alarm applications. Designed to exceed the industry standard, our cutting-edge offerings achieve a minimum sound output of 85 decibels at 3 meters, ensuring their unmistakable loudness and impossibility to ignore. We are committed to providing solutions that instill confidence and safety, making them the ideal choice for your fire alarm systems.
Fire Alarm Indicator
30.6 mm x 16 mm
Fire Alarm Sound Transducer
23 mm x 22 mm
Fire Alarm Sound Transducer
37 mm x 32.5 mm x 8 mm
Fire Alarm Sound Transducer
40 mm x 13.4 mm
Fire Alarm Sound Transducer
43 mm x 18 mm
Fire Alarm Sound Transducer
51.5 mm x 15.5 mm
Technical Advantages
Powerful Sound
Our products effortlessly meet the fire alarm industry's 85 dB at 3 m standard, and many can achieve this with a mere 12-volt input. This makes them suitable for low-power applications, or you can increase the input voltage for even louder sound output.
Enhanced Sound Penetration
Designed with lower frequencies, our fire alarms enable sound to penetrate through walls more effectively, making them ideal for in-building applications. Some components even reach a resonant frequency as low as 2.5 kHz.
High Heat Resistance
Constructed using heat-resistant materials, our parts are built to withstand extreme temperatures. Some components won't fail until reaching a maximum threshold of 95 °C, ensuring reliable performance even in demanding environments.
Publication Date: 6/26/23
ASIC Indicator
Introducing our groundbreaking new indicators with a dedicated acoustic ASIC—a leap forward in compact and efficient audio signaling. Engineered with precision, these indicators redefine the concept of small form factor solutions with integrated circuitry. They integrate into any space where size is a crucial consideration without the need for additional complex drive circuitry. You no longer need to compromise on audio signaling performance due to space constraints.
ASIC Indicator
8.5 mm x 8.5 mm x 3.6 mm
Technical Advantages
Compact Form Factor
These indicators achieve an incredibly small form factor without compromising audio performance. Their compact size allows for seamless integration into various applications and tight spaces where size constraints are a critical consideration.
Superior Audio Quality
These indicators deliver exceptional audio quality. With a controlled tone, you can be sure the sound output will be consistent between parts.
Integrated Circuitry
These indicators are designed for versatility. They can be seamlessly integrated into a wide range of devices, such as industrial machinery, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
Publication Date: 6/23/23
RoHS Exemption Free Piezoelectric Products
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) restricts components containing more than 1000 PPM Lead Zirconium Titanium Oxide. Piezoelectronic discs would be restricted under this constraint, but designers are able to leverage a RoHS exemption to design in these discs. This exemption, however, is set to expire. Without sacrificing cost or performance, our newest line of piezoelectric products no longer exceeds the 1000 PPM limit and are fully RoHS compliant without any exemption. Get ahead of the curve and avoid tedious redesigns by incorporating these parts into your design now before the exemption expires.
RoHS Exemption Free Piezoelectric Sound Transducer
14 mm Round x 7 mm
RoHS Exemption Free Piezoelectric Element
35 mm x 0.486 mm
RoHS Exemption Free Piezoelectric Element
35 mm x 0.46 mm
RoHS Exemption Free Piezoelectric Element
55 mm x 0.46 mm
Technical Advantages
Future-Proof Designs
By utilizing these products, you can guarantee compliance with regulations and future-proof your designs, avoiding costly redesigns or manufacturing delays when exemptions expire.
Optimal Performance and Reliability
Our exemption-free products undergo rigorous testing to meet the stringent RoHS standards. This ensures their high quality and reliability, providing you with peace of mind that your designs will perform consistently and meet regulatory requirements.
Streamlined Integration and Compatibility
Our RoHS compliant, exemption-free audio products are designed with seamless integration in mind. They are compatible with a wide range of audio systems and can be easily incorporated into your existing designs.
Publication Date: 6/23/23
IEC-60601-1-8 Medical Standard Products
Challenge Electronics offers a new line of high-quality products that meet the medical industry standard IEC-60601-1-8 for safety and essential performance. The signal produced by these medical alarms are easily discernible to allow users to identify the source signal while not being too unnecessarily distracting or disturbing. Browse through our selection of premium IEC compliant indicators and transducers. Indicators for a plug and play solution with DC power, and transducers for a low cost simple input frequency application.
IEC-60601-1-8 Compliant Sound Transducer
25 mm Round x 12.5 mm
IEC-60601-1-8 Compliant Low Priority Indicator
65 mm x 44 mm x 22 mm
IEC-60601-1-8 Compliant Multi-Tone Indicator
65 mm x 44 mm x 22 mm
Technical Advantages
Precision
The medical alarms meet the meticulously set requirements for volume, pitch, duration, repetitions, and priorities.
IEC Transducers
Low cost for you to easily deploy your IEC compliant tone. Simply pass an appropriate, simple frequency and the harmonics will be created for you automatically within the unit’s sound chamber.
IEC Indicators
Simple application that is guaranteed to work. Apply DC power and achieve a guaranteed compliant IEC tone with a defined urgency level.
Publication Date: 8/19/22
Mobile Speakers Product Line
Here at Challenge Electronics, we have added a variety of mobile speaker options to better support global customer needs. Our units perform like larger industry standard units at a fraction of the size. The range offers numerous advantages for customers in a space conscious application.
Mobile Speaker
15 x 11 x 3.5 mm
Mobile Speaker
17 x 12 x 3.3 mm
Mobile Speaker
18 x 13 x 4.5 mm
Mobile Speaker
18 x 18 x 5.1 mm
Mobile Speaker
18 x 16 x 3.7 mm
Mobile Speaker
23 x 11 x 3.7 mm
Mobile Speaker
25 x 14 x 5 mm
Mobile Speaker
34 x 11 x 3.8 mm
Mobile Speaker
40 x 13 x 4 mm
FPC Mobile Speaker
20 x 16 x 2.3 mm
FPC Mobile Speaker
16 x 12 x 2.55 mm
Technical Advantages
Greater Power Handling
Unique to Challenge Electronics are mobile speakers with increased power handling with a slim form factor allowing for above average SPL response.
IP and SMT Capable
Units are available with IP ratings up to IP68 as well as SMT reflow capable.
Music and Voice Response
Through fine-tuned designs, the mobile speaker line offers flat frequency responses and low distortion for excellent music and voice solutions.
Publication Date: 5/18/22
Flexible Printed Circuit Mobile Speakers
At Challenge Electronics, we have engineered a new cutting-edge mobile speaker using a flexible printed circuit. The CS20-01P60-02-1 offers lower resonant frequencies and greater reliability when compared to standard mobile speakers.
FPC Mobile Speaker
20 x 16 x 2.3 mm
Technical Advantages
Design Reliability
A FPC is mounted around the diaphragm for electrical routing removing the need for internal solder joints within the speaker’s acoustic chamber.
Lower Resonant Frequency
With more available space for acoustic operation and diaphragm vibration, lower resonant frequencies are attained as compared to standard mobile speakers.
Reliability
As the solder joints of the voice coil to the FPC are located planar to the diaphragm, less stress is placed on the joints during diaphragm operation.
Publication Date: 2/10/22
IP Rated Waterproof Battery Holders
Challenge Electronics’ innovative IP rated battery holders are designed to provide a waterproof enclosure for AA, AAA, or D batteries. These holders have a sleek, low-profile design for simple integration with customer assemblies. Purchasing an already IP rated design reduces design time and provides enhanced reliability from a tried-and-true waterproof system.
IP-Rated Battery Holder
75 x 35 x 19.5 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
75 x 50 x 19.5 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
79 x 67 x 23 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
72.5 x 26.4 x 15.5 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
72.5 x 26.4 x 15.5 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
75 x 65 x 19.5 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
90 x 110 x 40 mm
Technical Advantages
Ingress Protection Support
Watertight sealed enclosure, capable of up to IP68 certification.
Low-Profile Form Factor
Sealed box unit capable of simple implementation into industrial equipment, remote controlled devices, and consumer electronics. Available with a manual switch or without.
Battery Sizes
Engineered for AA, AAA, or D batteries.
Publication Date: 2/10/22
Sealed Back Speakers
The Challenge Electronics Sealed Back Speakers are uniquely designed to provide the loudest output in a minimal footprint utilizing a Loudspeaker System design in a streamlined form factor.
Sealed Back
Speaker
28∅ x 5.5 mm
Sealed Back
Speaker
28∅ x 6 mm
Sealed Back
Speaker
32∅ x 10 mm
Sealed Back
Speaker
28∅ x 8 mm
Sealed Back
Speaker
57∅ x 8 mm
Technical Advantages
Loudspeaker Loud
A sealed back speaker achieves the loudest possible Sound Pressure Level (SPL) over any and every unit of comparable size.
Simple Design Integration
Additional chambering is not required for these units to perform for an easy and quick implementation into your end design.
Loudness Efficiency
Provides the best possible input wattage to output loudness efficiency.
Publication Date: 6/20/21
Self-Locking Panel Mount Indicators
Our innovative Front Panel Mount Alarms incorporate a proprietary mounting technology, allowing for a quick and easy, tamper-resistant installation without threaded fitting! Our innovative design works with the worker; just press the panel mount alarm into the designated mounting panel, hear the snap, and done!
Self-Locking
Panel Mount Indicator
35.2∅ x 41.85 mm
Technical Advantages
Tamper Resistant Design
Designed to utilize a low profile when installed and cannot be easily removed manually after installation based on our innovative Tamper Resistant Design.
Ingress Protection (IP) / NEMA Capable
Dust and Water proof design for an IP Capable rating of up to IP65 or NEMA 4X to withstand most operations that encounters dust or submerges in water.
Simple Installation
Does not require any adhesive, threaded components, or additional tools for installation. Press in and power on.
Publication Date: 10/08/20
Largest Compact Mobile Speaker
The CS40-01P60-05-3X 40 x 13 x 4mm mobile speaker is the largest mobile speaker currently on the market. The increased size offers the benefits of a mobile speaker design in a form factor capable of stronger audio output.
Mobile Speaker
40 x 13 x 4 mm
Technical Advantages
Low Resonant Frequency
Designed with a low resonant frequency of 600 Hz while most mobile speakers in this dimensional range achieve a resonant frequency of 750 Hz minimum.
High SPL Output
Sound Pressure Level (SPL) output of 98 dB while most mobile speakers in this dimensional range have a SPL output of 90 to 95 dB.
Ingress Protection (IP) Capable Design
IP Capable design up to IP67 on the front face, allowing the product to withstand operations that encounter dust, or submerge in water.
Publication Date: 1/19/23
Premium Mid-Size Speaker
The Challenge Electronics premium class 29.6mm Round Spe
Mobile Speaker
29.6 ∅ x 11 mm
Technical Advantages
Low Resonant Frequency
With a resonant frequency of 250 Hz and frequency range as low as 150 Hz, the CS29-03D25-11-1 achieves a full dynamic frequency range extremely unique for a speaker of this size.
Human Vocal Range Audio Output
With a calibrated tolerance of ± 3 dB between 800 Hz to 8,500 Hz, the vocal reproduction for all voice types is crystal clear.
Poka-Yoke Design
Utilizing a Poka-Yoke mounting design to incorporate an easy-fit locating feature, the unique mounting ears allow for a fast and consistent installation every time.
Publication Date: 7/20/20
Fully Automated Production
At Challenge Electronics, we continue to innovate our Supply Chain by incorporating more and more Fully Automated Production Lines for Increased Production Capacity, Higher Reliability and Lower Cost.
Square
Speaker
48.0 x 48.0 x 30.3 mm
Electromagnetic
Transducer
5.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 mm
Electromagnetic
Transducer
8.5 x 8.5 x 3.0 mm
Electromagnetic
Transducer
8.5 x 8.5 x 4.0 mm
Electromagnetic
Transducer
8.5 x 8.5 x 4.0 mm
Piezoelectric
Transducer
9.0 x 9.0 x 1.9 mm
Piezoelectric
Transducer
12.2 x 12.0 x 2.8 mm
Technical Advantages
Increased Volume Output
Our Fully Automated Production lines can create millions of components in a safe and fast operation.
Increased Quality Control
The quality control and repeatability of machinery is significantly higher providing a consistent part time and time again.
Decreased Product Cost
Less isolated manufacturing steps translates directly to productions savings and lower costs for the end customer. The components come in and the product comes out.