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    July 2017
    Maxim's Dual Channel Transceiver Adopted by Omron for IO-Link Sensor Applications
    San Jose, CA and Tokyo, Japan — Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announced that its MAX14827A dual IO-Link transceiver has been adopted by Omron Corporation. The high-performing device from Maxim, which utilizes IO-Link sensors to reduce maintenance and increase uptime, provides continuous diagnostics and monitoring at
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    07/27/2017
    Wire-to-Wire Connectors Designed to Provide Cost-Effective, Reliable, and Sealed Performance
    Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the ValuSeal wire-to-wire connector system from Molex, LLC. ValuSeal connectors are designed to provide cost-effective, reliable, and sealed performance, all within a one-piece housing design. The IP65-rated wire-and-ring seal system is capable of 11.0 A of power and is
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    Date:
    07/24/2017
    Wuerth Elektronik and FELA collaborating on research into new technology
    Despite current stability and positive sales growth in the circuit board indus-try, it must be presumed that consolidation has not yet come to an end. Circuit board manufacturers are facing enormous price erosion caused by Asian circuit boards, as well as rising manufacturing costs in Europe and generally intense g
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    07/21/2017
    Single-Chip Buck-Boost Battery Charge Controllers Enable USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Support
    DALLAS – Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a pair of highly flexible, single-chip buck-boost battery charge controllers for one- to four-cell (1S to 4S) designs. The bq25703A and bq25700A synchronous charge controllers support efficient charging through USB Type-C and other USB ports in end equipment ranging fr
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    Date:
    07/18/2017
    Resettable Fuses Provide Optimal Circuit Protection Performance
    RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., announced it has expanded its successful line of ultra-low resistance Multifuse Polymer Positive Temperature Coefficient (PPTC) resettable fuses. Bourns is introducing the new model series MF-PSML (0805 size) while adding new low-profile devices to the company's existing MF-NSML (12
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    Date:
    07/18/2017
    Single-Board Computers 10x Faster Than Raspberry Pi 3
    Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now offering the powerful X86 single-board computers from UDOO. The open source X86 combines the power of a PC with prototyping capabilities of the Arduino 101 and boasts 10 times faster execution time than the Raspberry Pi 3. With the X86, engineers can run a broad range of software, fr
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    07/12/2017
    Modular, Scalable Off-Grid Energy Solution Requires no Professional Installation
    Choosing an off-grid power solution is like predicting the future. It’s hard. You need to predict the amount of energy that the system will require if you add appliances, increase production, add infrastructure, or simply turn on a hair dryer. Currently, off-grid power solutions require a level of custom
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    Date:
    07/11/2017
    In the Fast Lane -- Conductive Electrodes are key to Fast-Charging Batteries

    Drexel University researchers have developed two new electrode designs, using MXene material, that will allow batteries to charge much faster. The key is a microporous design that allows ions to quickly make their way to redox active sites.

    Can you imagine fully charging your cell phone in just a few seconds? Researchers in Drexel University's College of Engineering can, and they took a big step toward making it a reality with their recent work unveiling of a new battery electrode design in the journal Nature Energy. The team, led by Yury Gogotsi
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    Date:
    07/10/2017
    OMRON’s Wireless 2JCIE-BL01 Sends Environmental Sensor Data Directly to Smartphones
    Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the 2JCIE-BL01 environment sensor from OMRON Electronic Components. Designed to detect the surrounding environment, the 2JCIE-BL01 is a compact, battery-operable environmental sensor with seven different sensing capabilities. Developers can use the 2JCIE-BL01 in applications su
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    Date:
    07/06/2017
    Cirrus Logic Accelerates Design of Voice-Enabled Devices with Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service
    AUSTIN, Texas – Cirrus Logic introduced a development kit for Alexa Voice Service (AVS), optimized for smart speakers and smart home applications including voice controlled devices, hands-free portable speakers and networked speakers. With the Cirrus Logic IC and software design, the Voice Capture Development Ki
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    Date:
    07/06/2017
    TVS Diode Arrays with High Surge Tolerance Protect DC Powerlines for PoweredUSB Interfaces
    CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced a series of TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) optimized to protect DC powerlines for PoweredUSB interfaces from damaging electrostatic discharges (ESDs). SP11xx Series TVS Diode Arrays employ Zener diodes fabricated in a proprietary silicon avalanche technology to protect
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    Date:
    07/05/2017
    Multi-layer Circuit Board Material Designed for Wireless Base Stations
    Osaka/Ottobrunn: Panasonic Corporation announced that it has commercialized its "High Thermal Conductivity, Low Transmission Loss Halogen-free Multi-layer Circuit Board Material (Part No. R-5575)" intended for wireless base stations, and will launch mass production in August 2017. The industry's first(*1) hal
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    Date:
    07/05/2017
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