Industrial

    July 2013
    Six-channel Module isolator simplifies protection and  expansion of SPI/Digital or IC systems
    Linear Technology introduced the LTM2892, a 6-channel SPI/digital or I²C μModule® (micromodule) isolator for 3.3V to 5V systems. Ground potentials can vary widely in systems, potentially exceeding
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    07/31/2013
    Researchers at the University of Alicante has developed a cementitious material incorporating carbon nanofibers in composition, turning cement into an excellent conductor of electricity capable of
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    07/30/2013
    TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, has signed a Pan-European franchise deal covering the DC/DC power module products available
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    07/29/2013
    IECQ CAP wages war against counterfeit components
    Counterfeiting has proven to be a viable and lucrative industry in many areas of the world, specifically the counterfeiting of microcircuits used in electronic devices. These counterfeit components
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    07/29/2013
    Ametherm introduced a series of inrush current limiting NTC thermistors designed to withstand high steady-state currents from 6 A to 50 A and 250 J to 800 J of input energy in a wide range of applications.
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    07/29/2013
    VPG flip-chip 0805 resistor based on Z1 foil technology provides high stability
    Vishay Precision Group announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) has released a new ultra-high-precision Z1-Foil flip-chip resistor, the FRFC 0805, with exceptional load-life stability
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    07/29/2013
    AVX now provides M, P, and R level MIL-PRF-39006 wet tantalum capacitors
    AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, is now a qualified supplier of specified "P" and "R" level MIL-PRF-39006 wet tantalum capacitors in the CLR79/81 and low
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    07/29/2013
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    07/28/2013
    Ametherm introduced a series of inrush current limiting NTC thermistors designed to withstand high steady-state currents from 6 A to 50 A and 250 J to 800 J of input energy in a wide range of applications.
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    07/26/2013
    C&K miniature rocker switches feature a splash proof rubber boot option
    C&K Components, a manufacturer of pushbutton, tactile, toggle and rocker switches, as well as smart card interconnect devices, has expanded its product offering of miniature rocker switches to include
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    07/26/2013
    Battery-free RFID tag provides orientation data
    The Kineo1 from Spain-based Farsens is a battery-free RFID sensor tag capable of transmitting a unique identifier and the associated orientation data to a commercial EPC C1G2 reader without the need
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    07/25/2013
    IAR Systems experiment kits enable creative, easy, and low-cost evaluation
    IAR Systems® launched its Experiment! starter kits, aimed at creative evaluation for a low price. Developers can use the Experiment! kits to evaluate the embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded
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    07/25/2013
    AVX introduces reliability assessment & testing process for tantalum capacitors
    AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed an innovative and extremely effective new process for the manufacture and test of high-reliability
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    07/25/2013
    Stadium Power launches online ecommerce service
    Stadium Power, a leading UK-based provider of power supply solutions, now offers its customers the opportunity to buy a wide range of standard products direct from the new ecommerce section of its
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    07/25/2013
    Magnetics 2014 is looking for energetic and knowledgeable speakers to address its audience of OEM developers of products that utilize magnets and magnet systems, OEM developers involved in EMC technology,
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    07/24/2013
    Smart connector designed to meet needs of high-power storage batteries
    Anderson Power Products® (APP®), a leader in high power interconnect solutions, announces an addition to their multipole connector selection with the release of the new SB® Smart connector, designed
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    07/24/2013
    Digital DC drives from Sprint Electric regenerate braking energy
    With its recently extended PLX range, Sprint Electric offers the latest in regenerative three phase digital DC drive technology. The DC drives are able to regenerate energy back to the mains supply
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    07/24/2013
    ARCOL RWS precision power wirewound resistor is surface-mountable
    UK-based ARCOL Resistors, specialists in resistor technology, now offers the RWS range of compact precision power wirewound SMD resistors, presented as the highest power SMD resistor design currently
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    07/24/2013
    Lenze Americas taps Garry ONeill as National Distribution Manager
    Lenze Americas, a leading manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, announced the appointment of Garry O'Neill as national distribution manager for
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    07/23/2013
    AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, recently received a Preferred Supplier award from Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management,
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    07/23/2013
    Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced the availability of its next-generation of 650 volt (V) non-punch
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    07/23/2013
    Precision coils enhance high-voltage electronics
    Electronics engineers requiring reliable magnetic components for high voltage designs will find the "Perfect-Layer™" Coil Series from Innovative Power (IPI) is flexible and ideal for a wide range
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    07/23/2013
    Stackpole develops high humidity resistors
    Stackpole's RNCS Series precision resistors have a nichrome element that is passivated to protect it from corrosion due to humidity and moisture. The result is a precision resistor that performs
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    07/23/2013
    Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced its new PD-9002GHO/AC Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) dual-port passive
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    07/22/2013
    One of the world's leading suppliers of test facilities for the manufacturers of power turbines and transformers is using digital power analysers from Yokogawa because their accuracy offers major
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    07/19/2013
    CUI high-isolation DC/DC converters have 105C operating temp for challenging apps
    CUI has introduced a family of low-power board mount dc-dc converters that provides 3000 Vdc I/O isolation and an ultra-wide operating temperature range of -40~105°C for the most demanding applications.
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    07/18/2013
    STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will be exhibiting at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2013. At the ST Booth 1D-201, you can witness various
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    07/16/2013
    Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente is now distributing Samwha's entire product range in Greater China. Previously, its distribution agreement covered all of Europe. Samwha is one of the leading
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    07/16/2013
    BVN precision resistor uses 25% less space and is ideal for installation on DCB ceramics
    Isabellenhütte has added the BVN four-terminal resistor to its measuring resistor range. It is exceptional due to its small size of between 3.3 and 4 millimetres plus its extremely low temperature
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    07/16/2013
    Cornell Dubilier expands Quencharc arc-suppression series
    Cornell Dubilier announced that it has expanded its Quencharc®, Q/QRL Series of arc suppressors to include 3 times as many ratings and values as it had previously offered. Dubbed with the trade
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    07/15/2013
    ACS Motion Control, a leading provider of advanced multi-axis motion and machine control solutions, offers smart motion systems that decrease cycle times and increase throughput in a smaller, low
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    07/15/2013
    Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new family of fully-integrated IO-LINK physical (PHY) layer devices, replacing discrete implementations and providing a great level of flexibility. The SN65HVD101
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    07/15/2013
    Positronic announces new e-commerce portal, PosiShop
    Positronic, a manufacturer of D-subminiature, power, rectangular and circular electrical connectors, is pleased to introduce its new E-commerce partner, PosiShop. The purpose of PosiShop is to stock
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    07/13/2013
    TDK LGJ series high-reliability power inductors now at Mouser Electronics
    Mouser Electronics, Inc. offers TDK LGJ Series High Reliability Power Inductors with an anti-counterfeit verification system. TDK LGJ Series High Reliability Power Inductors feature an inductance
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    07/13/2013
    Linear's 10A Module step-down regulator delivers full current a 86% efficiency at up to 83C ambient
    Linear Technology announced the LTM4649, a 10A step-down μModule® regulator with high operating efficiency and low temperature rise in a 9mm x 15mm x 4.92mm BGA (ball grid array) package. The LTM4649
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    07/13/2013
    Amantys' influence in international markets has grown further with the announcement of a significant partnership with Mannheim-based GvA Leistungselektronik GmbH. The distributor, developer and manufacturer
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    07/11/2013
    With a focus on hybrid components made from a combination of materials and their role in the marketplace, hybridica was first held at the Messe Mu?nchen trade-fair center in 2008. Starting in 2014,
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    07/11/2013
    TDK-Lambda GWS500 power supply family expands with two low output voltage models
    TDK extended the TDK-Lambda GWS500 family of power supplies with the addition of two low output voltage models. Combining the same high efficiency, high power density and low standby power characteristics
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    07/10/2013
    Orion Fans, a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, fan trays and accessories, has re-designed its website to enable quicker evaluation of its AC and DC fans, fan trays, and
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    07/09/2013
    Low-capacitance varistors offer fast response
    The ZVX Series SMD varistor is a great choice for fast response transient voltage suppression due to its low capacitance. Lower capacitance is required to eliminate possible distortion of data signals
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    07/09/2013
    With its new sales organisation "Rutronik24", Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente is addressing customers with regular component requirements. Rutronik24 is an e-commerce-platform to aid small and
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    07/09/2013
    Plug Power, a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions, announced the GenDrive Series 1000 product family has a new member, the GenDrive 1900. It is Plug Power's highest-power fuel cell yet
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    07/08/2013
    High-voltage chip capacitors offer significantly extended useable voltage range
    AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has surpassed previous milestones with the introduction of the new TCJ 100V and 125V tantalum polymer capacitors.
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    07/08/2013
    Battery-free wireless switch tag tracks open/close status
    The X1GLADIO from Farsens is a battery-free RFID switch. These tags are compatible with commercial EPC C1G2 readers and communicate a unique ID and the associated switch status data without the need
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    07/07/2013
    Texas Instruments introduced a precision analog design library that provides comprehensive board-level precision designs to help engineers quickly evaluate and customize their systems while expanding
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    07/07/2013
    KEMET expands its SMT high-voltage multilayer ceramic capacitor portfolio
    KEMET announced the expansion of its surface-mount high-voltage multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) portfolio. In order to meet the growing demand for higher capacitance in surface mount high voltage
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    07/05/2013
    Industrial automation equipment poised to grow stronger in second half
    The market for industrial automation equipment (IAE) is set to grow 6.2 percent this year to approximately $170 billion, helped in part by the recovery of global manufacturing in the first quarter,
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    07/03/2013
    eGaN FET Demonstration Board eases development efforts
    Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduces the EPC9107, a fully functional buck power conversion demonstration circuit. This board is a 9 V-28 V input to 3.3 V, 15 A maximum output current,
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    07/02/2013
    Compact self-powered DC panel mount voltmeter suits battery monitoring
    Murata recently released the compact DMR20-10-DCM "nanoMeter" self-powered auto-ranging DC voltmeter designed for mounting in an industry-standard "oiltight" 30 and 30.5 mm / 1.2 inch round panel
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    07/02/2013
    Stackpole's anti-surge resistors handle pulses up to 10KV
    Stackpole Electronics' ASR / SPR Series of anti-surge metal-film resistors are designed to withstand high voltage pulses. Working voltage for the ASR and SPR ranges from 1150 to 4000 volts with overload
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    07/02/2013
    TI's Li-Ion battery fuel gauge IC promises to boost battery run-time in portable medical and industrial devices
    Texas Instruments introduced what they believe is the industry's smallest and most accurate Li-Ion battery fuel gauge integrated circuit, the bq27421, which boosts battery run-time in portable medical
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    07/01/2013
    Z+ Series programmable power supplies includes 600W models
    TDK announced that 600W models have been added to its TDK-Lambda Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies. Complementing the Z+200, Z+400 and Z+800 ranges, these 600W programmable power supplies
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    07/01/2013
    Premier Magnetics offers transformers optimized for Power Integrations latest TOPSwitch line
    Premier Magnetics, a leading producer of high-quality magnetic components for switch-mode power supplies (SMPSs), dc-dc converters and data communications applications, announced its POL-HX Series
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    Date:
    07/01/2013
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