Medical, Healthcare & Wellness

    January 2018
    Liquid Cold Plates With New Fin Design Perform 30% Better Than Comparable Products
    NORWOOD, Mass. – Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is pleased to announce its new line of high-performance liquid cold plates, one of an array of liquid cooling solutions that ATS offers. ATS high-performance liquid cold plates are constructed with an innovative fin design, featuring an optimized aspect ra
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    01/30/2018
    Bulgin helps farmers harvest data with ‘intelligent connector’ design
    Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin has successfully developed an ‘intelligent connector’ and trialled its use in agricultural sensing and control. In a customisation project for their client, California-based AgTech Industries, Bulgin incorporated integrated electronics into a rugged miniaturise
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    01/30/2018
    Teracom announces TCW210-TH Temperature and Humidity Data Loggers
    Applications include Datacenter and SOHO environment monitoring, cold chain (delivery trucks, distribution, storage centers, retail stores), medical products storage and transport, industrial processes data logging, and many others. Teracom LTD today announced the availability of highly reliable (3-year wa
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    01/30/2018
    Mouser Electronics First Distributor to Stock ON Semi’s FDMF8811 110V Bridge Power Stage Module
    Mouser Electronics is the first distributor to stock the FDMF8811 bridge power stage module from ON Semiconductor. The industry’s first 100 V bridge power stage module for half-bridge and full-bridge DC-DC converters, the FDMF8811 module uses high-performance PowerTrench MOSFET technology, which reduces switch ringing
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    01/30/2018
    Omron releases new ultra-thin, highly durable tactile switch

    The ultra-thin, highly durable tactile B3SE switch from Omron Components

    Omron Electronic Components Europe is releasing a new ultra-thin sealed surface-mounting tactile switch rated at 1 million operations. The new ultra-thin Omron B3SE delivers amazingly high durability with a minimum of 1 million operations, offering a long product life cycle.  The tactile switch heigh
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    01/30/2018
    Anglia strengthens display range with Mitsubishi

    Yoshiaki Okamoto (Manager, Product Marketing Europe Industrial TFT – LCD. Mitsubishi), Xuesong Liu (Application Engineer Industrial TFT-LCD. Mitsubishi), Dr Ashley Rhodes (UK Sales Manager. Mitsubishi) and David Pearson (Technical Director, Anglia Components Limited)

    Anglia Components today announced that it is has signed an agreement to distribute and support the Mitsubishi Electric range of displays in the UK and Ireland. The agreement greatly strengthens Anglia’s display portfolio, and extends its 10-year partnership with Mitsubishi covering RF devices. Steve Rawlins, CEO,
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    01/30/2018
    Würth Elektronik eiSos at embedded world 2018
    Würth Elektronik eiSos, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, exhibits at embedded world (Nuremberg, February 27 – March 1, 2018). At booth 3-247, one of the biggest in hall 3 of the Nuremberg Exhibition Center, the company presents the smallest components. With numerous new products
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    01/30/2018
    AVX Adds New Case Size & Codes to its Automotive-Grade Ultralow-ESR Tantalum Capacitors
    FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has added a new “U” case (EIA Metric 7361-43) to its TRM Professional Series multianode, ultralow-ESR tantalum capacitors, extending the range with several new ratings designed to address the demands of an ever-expanding scope of high-reliability automotive, military, med
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    01/29/2018
    Board-to-Board Stacker Connectors Help Reduce Tolerance Accumulation
    FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released a new series of tall board-to-board stacker connectors. The new 00-9148 Series tall stacker connectors are cost-effective, reliable, and robust; exhibit excellent resistance to shock and vibration; and help reduce tolerance accumulation in a variety of demandin
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    01/25/2018
    RS Components introduces two new series of RS Pro power converters

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    RS Components introduces two new series of RS Pro power converters

    London, UK   RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, today announced a significant expansion of RS Pro power supplies with two new ranges of compact chassis and PCB mounting power converters with three-y
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    01/25/2018
    35V Hot Swappable Supercapacitor Backup Power Controller Provides Uninterrupted Power, Protection, & Monitoring
    NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LTC3351, a supercapacitor charger and backup power controller IC that includes hot swap front-end protection and all the features necessary to provide a complete, standalone capacitor-based backup power solution. The LTC3351's integrated hot swap controller and
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    01/25/2018
    The Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP, a provider of research and development services for all coating technologies, will be presenting research advances in the area of high-rate coating at the 2018 FLEX conference in Monterey, USA from February 12 – 15, 2018.
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    01/24/2018
    Melexis announces new automotive-grade fan driver ICs for small applications
    Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, announces new automotive-grade fan driver ICs for automotive and other applications where a highly reliable, ultra-small solution is needed.   The US168KLD and US169KLD are automotive grade single-chip solutions for driving single-coil brushless DC
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    01/24/2018
    HVC module from Omron providing very fast recognition speed now in stock at TTI, Inc.
    Omron’s HVC-P2 multi-function sensor module is now available in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. The product provides a maximum recognition speed that is 10 times faster than previous Human Vision Components (HVC) system sensors from Omron. The module feat
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    01/24/2018
    Ceramic / Quartz-Based UVC Emitting Diode Delivers Exceptionally Long Lifetime
    MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new ceramic / quartz-based UVC (short wavelength ultraviolet) emitting diode for sterilization, sanitation, and purification applications. Designed to replace mercury UVC lamps, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMU60CL..-280-125 delivers an extremely long lif
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    01/23/2018
    Plug Connectors, Switches, Connection Technology – Everything in Stock
    The new, expanded catalog of electromechanical components from Würth Elektronik eiSos is available in English and lists information on 12 standard product groups, including many innovations.   All components featured in the catalog can be ordered from stock anytime and no minimum order quantity is
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    01/22/2018
    TTI adds ALPs TACT switches and industrial components to Europe-wide franchise portfolio
    TTI, Inc. has signed a pan-European franchise agreement with Alps Electric, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electronic components for mobile devices, home electronics, vehicles and industrial equipment.   Alps developed the first TACT Switches and are leaders in this field with a range
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    01/22/2018
    New at Rutronik – a Versatile Matrix Graphical Display from Seacomp-Displaytech
    A new addition to Rutronik’s range of products is the new 64x128 display module from Seacomp-Displaytech, a matrix graphical display that is flexible in use and available in a number of versions. They are in stock and available now at www.rutronik24.com.   Rutronik offers three versions of the 641
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    01/22/2018
    Encapsulated and Fully Protected AC/DC Supplies Power Medical, Household, or Industrial Applications up to 30W
    The latest RECOM RACM series 18-Watt and 30-Watt AC/DC power supplies, now available at Dengrove Electronic Components, have medical 2-MOPP isolation, come in a compact, IP68-rated, encapsulated, plastic housing, and require no additional external components to meet Class-B emission limits.   The RACM1
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    01/22/2018
    Toshiba launches small LDO regulator ICs suitable for IoT applications
    Toshiba Electronics Europe released the TCR3UG series of small package, low-dropout (LDO) regulators with an output current of 300mA, that are suitable for power management of IoT modules, wearable devices and smartphones.   Design engineers always need to consider the trade-off between the quiescent bias
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    01/22/2018
    Industrial Grade Liquid Level Switches from SST Support Higher Supply Voltages & Temperatures
    Strengthening its widely-used Optomax portfolio of accurate, cost-effective and reliable infra-red (IR) liquid level switches, SST Sensing Ltd. now offers the Optomax Industrial series. These devices offer the same functionality and operational performance as customers have come to expect from standard Optomax switch
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    01/22/2018
    TRACO POWER’s TVN Series of isolated and fully regulated DC/DC converters combine a high level of efficiency with a low level of output ripple & noise
    For noise sensitive applications, switching regulators tend to be ruled out due to the disturbing output ripple and noise. Linear regulators win over a smoothed output voltage but they work inefficient and produce a lot of heat. If the circuit has to be isolated, linear regulators are out of question. The power
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    01/18/2018
    Resistors Deliver Robust Performance in a Small EIA 0402 Outline
    FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. – AVX Corporation has released the new HR Series high-value resistors. Featuring a glass wafer sandwich package enabled with AVX’s proprietary, automotive- and medically-qualified FLEXITERM surface-mount termination technology in a small EIA 0402 outline, the new HR Series high-value resist
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    01/17/2018
    The LTM®4636 is a 40A-capable μModule® regulator featuring 3D packaging technology, or component-on-package (CoP) to keep it cool - see Figure 1. The body of the device is an overmolded 16mm × 16mm × 1.91mm BGA package with an inductor stacked on top to expose it to cooling airflow. The total package heigh
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    01/16/2018
    New fully embedded stand-alone Wi-Fi module from Panasonic for highly integrated and cost-effective applications
    Panasonic Industry Europe has recently launched a fully embedded stand alone Wi-Fi module for highly integrated and cost-effective applications. The PAN9420 device is a 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n fully embedded Wi-Fi Module with integrated stack and API that minimizes firmware development and includes a full security suite.
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    01/16/2018
    Now at Mouser: UDOO’s BLU Sense Module Provides Bluetooth, Zigbee Extension for IoT Platforms
    Mouser Electronics is now stocking the BLU Sense module from UDOO. Fully compatible with UDOO X86 single board computers, the versatile and affordable BLU Sense module provides an ideal wireless I/O extension for Internet of Things (IoT) platforms.   The UDOO BLU Sense module, available from Mouser Electronics, fe
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    01/16/2018
    AEC-Q100 qualified dual die angle sensor from Infineon at Rutronik
    The dual die 360° angle sensor TLE5012BD from Infineon is designed for angular position sensing in automotive applications such as electrical commutated motors, steering angle measurements or general angular sensing. It detects the orientation of a magnetic field by measuring sine and cosine angle components wi
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    01/16/2018
    Highly accurate 3-axis magnetometer combines a TMR element and an advanced electronic compass ASIC
    AKM and TDK Corporation have jointly developed a highly accurate 3-axis magnetometer that combines an extremely sensitive Tunnel Magneto-Resistive (TMR) element developed by TDK and an advanced electronic compass ASIC designed by AKM in a small package. The new TMR magnetometer on a chip, which has a miniature di
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    01/16/2018
    Essential performance, voltage dips and medically certified power supplies

    TDK-Lambda Certified Medical Power Supplies

    Although essential performance is covered in IEC 60601-1 2nd edition, the 3rd edition defines it in greater detail as “the performance necessary to achieve freedom from unacceptable risk”.  It is up to the manufacturer to determine if a loss of performance or functionality will result in an acceptable
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    01/14/2018
    Dissipating the heat generated by certain components is a key part of electronics design. Consequently engineers need to be sure that they put an effective thermal management system in place in order to ensure that operational reliability is maintained. There are a variety of different technologies that can be
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    01/14/2018
    Welcome to 2018, power aficionados! With all the political, sociological, and ecological instability, it’s good to know you can turn to Power Systems Design for unwavering, uncompromising coverage of that which keeps the world running. And we’re starting the year off with one of the most fundamental of all po
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    01/13/2018
    The holidays have flown by here, and 2018 is in full swing already. The APEC exhibition at the start of March in San Antonio is the place where every power company wants to be seen, and the whole industry seems to have sprung into action in preparation for it, including the US contingent at PSD. My colleagues in
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    01/13/2018
    2018: The Year of Wireless Power?
    At CES 2018, Powercast unveiled a consumer version of its RF-based wireless charging system, and considering the technology and its implications, we could finally have one of the true Holy Grails of power. Back in August of last year, we interviewed Powercast’s COO/CTO, Dr. Charles Greene, and he elaborated
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    01/13/2018
    Train Your Fitness Monitor to Deal with Any Lighting Conditions

    Figure 1. Wrist-Worn Health and Fitness Monitor

    With the proliferation of wearable health monitors among fitness enthusiasts, it may be worth posing the following question: Is the data being produced by these devices always accurate and reliable? In the same way that automobiles encounter real-world driving conditions vastly different from the laboratory environ
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    01/10/2018
    DC Motors Engineered For an Array of OEM Applications
    Syosset, NY - ISL Products International Ltd. announced the expansion of its brush and brushless DC motor and gear motor modification capabilities to further meet the exact specifications of virtually every specialized OEM application.  The newly enhanced engineering capabilities target a broad range of es
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    01/10/2018
    Bosch launches BMA400 ultra-low power accelerometer for wearables and IoT applications
    Bosch Sensortec is launching the BMA400, an ultra-low power acceleration sensor for wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The BMA400 draws ten times less current than existing accelerometers while delivering solid high performance. Its greatly reduced power demand significantly extends battery lifet
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    01/09/2018
    Toshiba launches two new ICs compliant with Bluetooth Ver. 5.0
    Toshiba Electronics Europe today announced two new additions, the TC35680FSG and TC35681FSG, to its line-up of ICs compliant with the Bluetooth low energy Ver. 5.0 communications standard.   The new ICs are compliant with the new high-speed features, 2M PHY and Coded PHY (500kbps and 125kbps) added to
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    01/09/2018
    imec and Holst Centre Introduce EEG Headset for Emotion Detection
    At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place in Las Vegas, Nev. Jan. 9-12, 2018, imec and Holst Centre will demonstrate a prototype of an electroencephalogram (EEG) headset that can measure emotions and cognitive processes in the brain. The headset is a major breakthrough in emotion measurement for t
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    01/09/2018
    Supercapacitors Provide Peak Power Needed for Delivering Real-Time Wellness Vibration Alerts

    Spire Health Tag compared to a US quarter to demonstrate size.

    CAP-XX announced that Spire has incorporated CAP-XX Thinline supercapacitors into the new Spire Health Tag to provide the peak power needed for delivering real-time wellness vibration alerts to consumers. Offloading this peak power role to the thin, flat supercapacitor allows Spire to keep the battery small to
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    01/04/2018
    Female Power Contacts for 2mm Pitch Connectors
    Harwin has announced the introduction of a new female contact for its Datamate connectors that enables significant increases in power delivery levels to be realized. Utilizing a unique, proprietary 6-finger design which is machined from a single piece of beryllium copper, the T-Contact raises the current capacit
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    01/04/2018
    Conrad Business Supplies now offers vibration-proof hybrid capacitors from Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe
    Conrad Business Supplies has begun to stock Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe’s series of EEH-ZA and EEH-ZC hybrid capacitors. These capacitors combine the advantages of electrolytic capacitors with those made of solid polymer. Their resistance against high temperature and vibration makes the
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    Date:
    01/04/2018
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