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    November 2017
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    Infineon Technologies AG has been recognized with two SESAMES Awards for the world's first post-quantum cryptography implementation on a contactless security chip. The prestigious industry awards were presented today at the TRUSTECH 2017 in Cannes. Infineon was awarded in two of six categories: Cybersecurity and eGove
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    11/30/2017
    Renesas Electronics Accelerates Industrial Ethernet Application Development with New RZ/N1 Solution Kit
    Renesas Electronics announced the availability of the new RZ/N1 microprocessor (MPU) Solution Kit designed to support various industrial network applications including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), intelligent network switches, gateways, operator terminals and remote I/O solutions.   The new R
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    11/30/2017
    Excelsys Introduces 600W Bulk Power for Its Market-Leading, Convection-Cooled CoolX Power Supply Series
    Excelsys Technologies announces the availability of a new output module for its revolutionary CoolX series of convection-cooled modular configurable power supplies. The CmE bulk power module provides up to 600W of power from one module (occupying three slots). The addition of this module to Excelsys’ product o
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    11/30/2017
    Maxim Integrated Showcases Turnkey Security Solutions for Protecting Embedded Systems at TRUSTECH 2017
    At TRUSTECH 2017 in Cannes, France (November 28-30, 2017), Maxim Integrated Products will demonstrate new turnkey technologies that protect embedded and connected systems from invasive attacks. As cyberattacks continue making headlines, design engineers struggle to safeguard their products while meeting string
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    11/30/2017
    Defend Designs from Attack with Maxim’s Unclonable Security ICs
    Cyberattacks continue making headlines and internet of things (IoT) devices have been a point of vulnerability—cybercrime damages are projected to cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. Yet, design security remains an afterthought, with many engineers believing that imp
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    11/21/2017
    TTI’s Value Added Services (VAS) capabilities can build each possible part number and offer a 48 hour lead time
    New small size 38999 Reduced Flange Connector from Amphenol Socapex now in stock at TTI, IncNow available in Europe through TTI, is the new 38999 Reduced Flange Connector for reduced space aviation and defense applications from Amphenol Socapex. TTI Europe is the first distributor to offer this new connector range
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    11/21/2017
    ROHM announces the world’s first noise-tolerant op-amps
    With its BA8290xYxx-C series, ROHM offers automotive-grade op-amps featuring superior noise immunity. The output voltage fluctuations are suppressed in all frequency bands to less than ±1%, compared to ±3.5% to ±10% with conventional products. This allows, for example, sensor signals to be amplified without
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    11/16/2017
    Maxim Transceivers Provide 2x Faster Data Rates and Up to 50% Extended Cable Length for Motion Control & Industrial Applications
    Industrial designers can now achieve 2x faster data rates and extend cable length by up to 50% with MAX22500E, MAX22501E, and MAX22502E RS-485 transceivers from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM).   With motion control systems requiring more accuracy over longer distances, system designers are challenge
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    11/16/2017
    Sofradir and ATD Electronique sign European distribution agreement
    Sofradir has entered into a distribution partnership with ATD Electronique to extend the European customer base for Sofradir’s Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) detectors based on infrared InGaAs (Indium Gallium Arsenide) technology.   European customers using Sofradir's InGaAs image detectors will now h
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    11/16/2017
    Toshiba Expands Line-up of Latest Generation Trench MOSFETs with Ultra-Compact 40V Device for Low EMI Designs
    Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its line-up of MOSFETs based on its latest generation U-MOS-IX-H trench semiconductor process with a new, ultra-compact 40V device featuring an integrated soft recovery diode (SRD).   Thanks to the integrated SRD, the TPH1R204PB is able to keep the spike voltages g
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    11/16/2017
    Shield Gate Technology Generation 2 100V 3.6mOhm MOSFET Designed for High-Density Power Supply Solutions
    SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced the release of AONS66916 production utilizing the latest Alpha Shield Gate Technology Generation 2 (AlphaSGT2).  The AONS66916 has best-in-class RDS(ON) * Qg  (FOM) and more robust capability for a greater safety margin.  I
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    11/10/2017
    Latest single-wire serial EEPROM from Microchip enables remote identification
    Microchip announces a single-wire, two-pin Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) device with a 2.7V to 4.5V operational voltage range. The AT21CS11 is ideal for identifying and authenticating remote items, such as cartridges or cables, where space for electronic components is limited.
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    Date:
    11/08/2017
    Flexible PROVERTHA Custom Specific M12 T- and Y-Distributors offer multiple options - now available at Aerco
    PROVERTHA Custom Specific M12 T- and Y-Distributors are now available from Aerco. In addition to its comprehensive standard product portfolio of M12 T and Y distributors, PROVERTHA offers custom-specific variants for the Profibus and CANbus.  This offering, based on a modular concept of T and Y distributo
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    Date:
    11/08/2017
    New Artesyn 800W Quarter Brick DC-DC Converter Provides High Efficiency and Thermal Performance for Telecom, Computing and Server Equipment
    Artesyn Embedded Technologies today announced the ADQ800 series, a new 800 watt quarter-brick isolated dc-dc converter with the high efficiency and thermal performance demanded by telecom network and data center equipment. Capable of delivering up to 70 amps output current with a single fully regulated 11.8 V out
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    11/08/2017
    Rutronik presents new ultra-low cost BT5 solution
    The nRF52810 from Nordic Semiconductor is an extremely power efficient and high performance multiprotocol SoC supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), ANT and 2.4GHz proprietary protocols. It is available at rutronik24.com as of now. The SoC has been designed to offer advanced features such as Bluetooth 5 and a powe
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    Date:
    11/08/2017
    Wuerth Elektronik Supplies Wireless Power Coil for Semtech’s Wireless Charging Solution

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    Wuerth Elektronik Supplies Wireless Power Coil for Semtech’s Wireless Charging Solution

    Wuerth Elektronik eiSos, a manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, announced its collaboration with Semtech Corporation by integrating its transmission coil, WE-WPCC, with Semtech’s LinkCharge® LP (low power) platform, an innovative wireless charging solution that concurrently charges m
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    Date:
    11/06/2017
    AlphaWire adds 10 new industrial Ethernet products:
    The expanded Alpha Essentials Industrial Ethernet collection includes 10 new constructions in categories: CAT 5 PROFINET, CAT 5e, CAT 6, and CAT 7. The new constructions are now available from Aerco, the distributor and stockist of electrical and electronic components servicing hi-rel markets.    
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    11/03/2017
    Class I & II 30-60W medical power supplies meet curve B radiated and conducted EMI
    TDK Corporation announces the TDK-Lambda brand CUS30M and CUS60M series of AC-DC power supplies. Rated at 30W and 60W, these compact products meet curve B conducted and radiated EMI in either a Class I or Class II (double insulated) construction, without the need for external filtering. This flexibility allows
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    Date:
    11/03/2017
    DC/DC Converters Provide Perfect Power for High-Performance SiC Gate Drivers
    Dengrove Electronic Components can help engineers working with silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs overcome design challenges and increase system reliability with its latest DC/DC converters, which are designed specifically for powering high-slew-rate gate drivers.     SiC MOSFETs are increasingly ch
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    Date:
    11/03/2017
    Rutronik presents high-current connectors from Amphenol
    „SheerPwr Circular“ from Amphenol FCI is a high-current, low-resistance interface designed for connecting busbars to circuit boards. It uses a robust and compliant power contact assembled in a circular orientation. The result is a power socket, designed to mate with traditional machined pins, which provides r
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    Date:
    11/03/2017
    The R&S MNT100 RF interference locator from Rohde & Schwarz introduces expert interference hunting in mobile networks
    Unwanted transmitters are pervasive in today’s mobile networks. They degrade network capacity and subscriber QoE, making interference hunting a key issue for mobile network operators and regulators. The new handheld R&S MNT100 RF interference locator from Rohde & Schwarz uses receiver technology and intel
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    Date:
    11/03/2017
    Mouser Now Shipping Energy-Efficient Si522xx PCIe Clock Generators from Silicon Labs
    Mouser Electronics is now stocking the Si522xx PCIe clock generators from Silicon Labs. This new family of clock generators is compliant with all current versions of PCI Express® (PCIe®), including PCIe Gen 4 and Separate Reference Independent Spread (SRIS) standards, delivering exceptional jitter performance of jus
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    Date:
    11/03/2017
    Verotec is supplying McLaren Applied Technologies (MAT) with customized electronic hardware to support its continuing drive into data-intensive services. MAT builds on its core data collection and analysis expertise gained in Formula 1, monitoring and measuring a racing car and its driver in real time. It now a
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    Date:
    11/03/2017
    Power Integrations Launches InnoSwitch3, a 94%-Efficient Offline Flyback Switcher IC Family

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    New InnoSwitch™3 integrated switcher ICs cut losses by 25%, deliver constant efficiency over a wide range of line and load conditions

    Power Integrations today announced the release of its InnoSwitch™3 family of offline CV/CC flyback switcher ICs. The new devices achieve up to 94% efficiency across line and load conditions, slashing power supply losses by a further 25% and enabling the development of compact power supplies up to 65 W without h
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    Date:
    11/01/2017
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