Product News

    September 2013
    Infineon Technologies announced the availability of a free VDE certified IEC 60730 self-test library for its XMC1000 and XMC4000 families of industrial 32-bit microcontrollers. With the Infineon Class
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    09/30/2013
    IRs FastIRFETs boast industry-leading efficiency in DC/DC synchronous buck apps
    International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, announced the introduction of the 25V FastIRFET™ family of innovative power MOSFETs for DC-DC synchronous buck applications
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    09/30/2013
    ROHMs 1200V SiC MOSFETs deliver cost-effective breakthrough performance
    ROHM Semiconductor recently released new 1200V SiC (Silicon Carbide) MOSFETs, designated SCT2080KE and SCH2080KE, that are designed to deliver cost-effective, breakthrough performance. Both are 80-milliohm
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    09/30/2013
    Maxim's high-voltage regulator reduces heat dissipation, improves reliability, and reduces space and component count
    System designers can now achieve more efficiency across a wide industrial voltage range with the MAX17503 synchronously-rectified DC-DC step-down converter from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:
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    09/30/2013
    Paultre on Power - Maxim's Corona interface subsystem reference design (Podcast)
    In this podcast, David Andeen of Maxim integrated talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about intelligence in advanced industrial systems and the power savings that can be derived from
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    09/30/2013
    Mouser Electronics is offering the newest version of Quartus® II software from Altera Corporation. Quartus II Version 13.0 is now available for digital delivery through mouser.com. Altera Quartus
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    09/28/2013
    LED controller offers spread-spectrum frequency modulation & robust short-circuit protection
    Linear Technology released the LT3795, a 110V, high-side current sense DC/DC converter designed to regulate a current or voltage to a constant value, ideal for driving high brightness (HB) LEDs. Its
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    09/28/2013
    Latest voltage regulator from Ericsson delivers digital dynamic loop compensation
    Ericsson has introduced a new 3E* DC-DC regulator, the BMR461, presented as the first 12 x 12 x 8mm 12A digital point-of-load (POL) module to combine Dynamic Loop Compensation (DLC), low-bias current
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    09/27/2013
    Compact SMT Osram LED for automotive headlights touts higher performance
    Osram Opto Semiconductors has introduced a new 2-chip version of the Oslon Black Flat LED. As with other LEDs from the Oslon Black Flat family, the new version features a high level of brightness
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    09/26/2013
    CAS DataLoggers and Lascar introduce an AC/DC millivolt data logger with current clamp input
    CAS DataLoggers and Lascar are proud to introduce an affordable AC and DC Millivolt Data Logger compatible with AC and DC current clamps. Featuring a current clamp input and 4mm banana plug inputs,
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    09/26/2013
    AVX releases TransGuard and StaticGuard multilayer varistors with tin/lead terminations
    AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has released the new TransGuard® and StaticGuard VCLD Series multilayer varistors with Sn/Pb terminations,
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    09/26/2013
    Extended range of RFI/EMI SMD spring contacts from Harwin save space and cost
    Harwin, a leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, has expanded its range of EZ-Spring Contacts with different contact styles and heights. Part of the EZ-BoardWare range of PCB
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    09/26/2013
    Isola Group, a leader in copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepreg materials used to fabricate advanced multilayer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), released TerraGreen, the company's latest halogen-free,
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    09/25/2013
    Analog Devices challenges the standard in mixed-signal control processors to revolutionize industrial motor and solar inverter designs
    Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance signal processing technology, launched today a mixed-signal control processor that integrates the industry's only embedded dual 16-bit A/D converter
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    09/25/2013
    HCJ Series high-current jumpers handle up to 63 amps
    The HCJ Series from Stackpole offers a thin film surface mount chip jumper capable of much higher current than standard jumpers. The current handling ranges from 6.5 amps for the HCJ 0402 size up
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    09/25/2013
    MACOMs 600W GaN-on-SiC pulsed-power transistor claims highest reliability and lowest pulse droop
    M/A-COM Technology Solutions, a leading supplier of high-performance RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, announced a ceramic GaN on SiC HEMT Power Transistor for avionics applications.
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    09/25/2013
    Solid-state battery developed at CU-Boulder could double the range of electric cars
    A cutting-edge battery technology developed at the University of Colorado Boulder that could allow tomorrow's electric vehicles to travel twice as far on a charge is now closer to becoming a commercial
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    09/25/2013
    M/A-COM Technology Solutions, a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, announced their newest entry in its portfolio of GaN in Plastic packaged power products.
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    09/24/2013
    STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced that Hathway, a leading cable Multi-System Operator (MSO) in India with more
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    09/24/2013
    VPG's flip-chip high-stability current sense foil resistors offer low TCR
    Vishay Precision Group, announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) has released a new series of high-precision foil surface-mount current sensing flip chip resistors with low TCR down to
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    09/24/2013
    In cars, conventional halogen headlamps are increasingly being phased out in favor of more modern technology. While standard halogen lamps are still used in the subcompact class, xenon headlamps are
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    09/23/2013
    Single 36A or Dual 18A Module regulators from Linear tout high efficiency
    Linear Technology introduceD the LTM4630, a dual 18A per output or single 36A output DC/DC μModule® step-down regulator capable of delivering up to 144A when four devices are current shared. The LTM4630
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    09/23/2013
    Microchip and element14 announce Raspberry Pi chipKIT expansion board with prototyping-friendly 32-bit MCU package
    Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the expansion of its Arduino™ compatible chipKIT™ platform ecosystem, including
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    09/23/2013
    LED flourescent-replacement tubes deliver an industry-leading 130 lumens per watt
    Energy Focus announced the launch of its new EF(R) Series 300 product family of LED tubes for fluorescent retrofit applications. The LED tubes deliver an industry-leading 130 lpw (lumens per watt) efficiency. "Our
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    09/23/2013
    Wireless communication ICs compatible with M-Bus standard for smart meters in Europe
    LAPIS Semiconductor, a ROHM Group Company, has recently developed a wireless communication IC compatible with 868MHz Wireless M-Bus, the European smart meter communication standard. Signal processing
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    09/20/2013
    Dialogs PWM controller IC lowers cost as well as standby power in smartphone supplies
    Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, audio, AC/DC and short-range wireless technologies, presents an industry-leading digital pulse width modulation (PWM) controller
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    09/20/2013
    Ultra-small P-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFETs are simple to drive
    Advanced Power Electronics, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors and ICs for DC-DC power conversion applications, has launched a new P-channel Enhancement-mode Power MOSFET,
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    09/20/2013
    Verismic launched Verismic Power Manager 4.0, an advanced PC power management software suite which uses DynamicWakeUp functionality to intelligently learn individuals' working behaviour and personalize
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    09/19/2013
    Efficient Power Conversion Corporation introduced the EPC2018 as the newest member of EPC's family of enhancement mode gallium nitride power transistors. The EPC2018 is a 5.76 mm2, 150 VDS, 12
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    09/19/2013
    Resistor offers lightning surge withstanding to 5.5kV
    The RPC Series from Stackpole offers outstanding pulse handling in a thick film chip resistor. In addition to handling much higher pulse power than same sized commodity thick film chip, the RPC Series
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    09/19/2013
    Microchip announced their latest family of microcontrollers (MCUs), the PIC24FJ128GC010. This family is an analog system-on-chip that integrates a full analog signal chain, including Microchip's
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    09/19/2013
    skytron launches redesigned smart combiner box to cost-effectively serve PV power plant operation
    skytron® energy, a leading supplier of high quality monitoring, control and supervision solutions to the renewable energy sector. has expanded its ArrayGuard® combiner-box series for PV systems to
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    09/18/2013
    Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, expanded its family of radio frequency (RF) power transistors based on gallium
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    09/18/2013
    Marway enables ethernet-based switching of PDU outlets with new RCM software
    Marway Power Solutions, a leading designer and manufacturer of application-specific power distribution solutions for defense and industrial markets, announced its new MPD Series RCM software for the
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    09/17/2013
    EPC expands eGaN FET family with 100V 16mOhm power transistor
    Efficient Power Conversion introduced the EPC2016 as the newest member of EPC's family of enhancement mode gallium nitride power transistors. The EPC2016 is a 3.36 mm2, 100 VDS, 11 A device with
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    09/17/2013
    GreenPeak releases low cost, low power ZigBee PRO radio chip for Smart Home
    GreenPeak Technologies, a leading ZigBee semiconductor company, introduced the latest addition to its ZigBee chip portfolio - the GP490, a low cost, ultra-low power ZigBee PRO communication controller
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    09/17/2013
    Vishay Gen III P-Channel MOSFETs boast industry-low on-resistance in the PowerPAK SC-70 package
    Vishay Intertechnology extended its offering of TrenchFET® Gen III p-channel power MOSFETs in the ultra-compact PowerPAK® SC-70 package. Designed to save space and increase power efficiency in portable
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    09/16/2013
    Infineon OPTIGA security chips serve industrial & embedded environments, support next-gen TPM 2.0 firmware
    Infineon Technologies introduced a family of Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) that broaden the application base for Trusted Computing and mark the first availability of discrete security chips supporting
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    09/16/2013
    Low-capacitance TVS diode arrays from Littelfuse claim greater protection from surges & ESD than similar components
    Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, has introduced two series of discrete low capacitance TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes) optimized to help telecommunications circuit and hardware designers
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    09/16/2013
    Synchronous boost 15V, 2.5A DC/DC converter now offered in 150C H grade
    Linear Technology announced a high temperature H-grade version of their LTC3122 in a12-lead thermally enhanced MSOP package. The LTC3122 is a 3MHz current-mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converter with
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    09/16/2013
    Chroma's wound component tester combines many functions
    Chroma Systems Solutions, a leading provider of electrical power testing equipment and automated systems, announced the industry's first Wound Component Electrical Safety Test (EST) Analyzer that
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    09/13/2013
    Stackpole releases MR series molded metal element current sense resistors
    The MR Series from Stackpole is a thru-hole current sensing resistor series with a metal element in a molded package. The inherently non-inductive metal element provides resistance values down to
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    09/13/2013
    Intersil's latest synchronous buck regulator accepts from 3V to 36V with internal compensation
    Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, today introduced the ISL85415, a versatile 500mA synchronous buck regulator featuring a wide input voltage
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    09/13/2013
    Test sockets optimized for high-temp, high-current, and high-reliability applications
    Sullins Connector Solutions, a leader in the design and manufacturing of RoHS-compliant board-level interconnects, announced the expansion of their product portfolio to include high-temperature, high
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    09/13/2013
    Mouser Electronics, announced the launch of its new Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) Design Center which shows the wide range of products for consumer SMPS available from Infineon Technologies.
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    09/13/2013
    TTI to carry Ohmite MIL-R-39005 qualified RBR resistors
    TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, has been appointed by Ohmite as exclusive worldwide distributor for its new series of Mil-R-39005
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    09/12/2013
    Vishay's low-current optocouplers offer multiple CTR ranges, now available from TTI
    Now available from TTI, VOS627A and VOS628A low input current optocouplers with phototransistor output from Vishay come in the compact SSOP-4 mini-flat package, and offer the flexibility to choose
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    09/12/2013
    Linear's LDO boasts high power density, 40Vrms noise, and H-Grade temperature range to +150C
    Linear Technology announced a new H grade, wider temperature range version of the LT1965 a 1A LDO with high power density. The IC features low dropout voltage of only 300mV at full load, wide VIN
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    09/12/2013
    AVX's hermetically-sealed SMD tantalum capacitor series claims highest temperature rating of 230C
    AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has announced the new THH 230°C Hermetic Series high temperature SMD tantalum capacitors. Encased in hermetically sealed
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    09/12/2013
    ProSymmetry™ has dashboard functionality in the Resource Planning module of its Tempus Decisionware™ that provides an effective method for conveying the results of a simulation or what-if analysis
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    09/11/2013
    TE Connectivitys Power Triple Lock wire-applied connector system now available from TTI
    TE Connectivity's Power Triple Lock wire-applied connector system is designed to improve reliability among a broad range of power and signal applications. It can now be sourced through TTI Inc, the
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    09/11/2013
    Single LNB regulator IC offers higher switching frequency and lower supply current in satellite receiver applications
    Allegro MicroSystems announced the latest release in a family of single Low Noise Block Regulators (LNBRs) for satellite receiver applications. Allegro's A8304 LNBR is a monolithic linear and switching
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    09/11/2013
    Wind River, a leader in embedded and mobile software, has released Wind River Open Network Software for the development of next-generation data center switches. Open Network Software is a complete,
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    09/10/2013
    AVX extends its Transguard automotive series with varistors rated to 150C
    AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has added several high temperature varistors to its radial leaded TransGuard® Automotive Series. Based on AVX's
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    09/10/2013
    Intel introduced a portfolio of datacenter products and technologies for cloud service providers looking to drive greater efficiency and flexibility into their infrastructure to support a growing
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    09/10/2013
    Microcontrollers enable long-term operation even with compact low-capacity batteries
    LAPIS Semiconductor, part of the ROHM group, has recently announced the development of ultra-low power microcontrollers designed for devices such as watches or security tokens that require long-term
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    09/09/2013
    LICA low-inductance decoupling cap arrays from AVX target hi-rel mil/aero apps
    AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded the applications for its LICA® Series low inductance decoupling capacitor arrays. Widely utilized
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    09/09/2013
    Medical supply has ultra-low capacitance CF-rated output & independently controlled BF-rated output
    BEAR Power Supplies has introduced a dual-output AC-DC converter for surgical instruments and other medical applications. The CF-rated output features an ultra-low capacitance of less than 15 pF.
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    09/06/2013
    Vishay releases Low-Profile SMPD TMBS rectifiers for commercial applications
    Vishay Intertechnology expanded its offering of TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with 16 new 45 V, 50 V, 60 V, 100 V, and 120 V devices that feature a wide range of current ratings from
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    09/06/2013
    Linear's +36dBm IIP3 downconverting mixer boasts a 2.4dB conversion gain
    Linear Technology announced the LTC5551, an ultrahigh dynamic range RF down-converting mixer for applications that demand the very best in performance. The LTC5551 offers very high linearity of +36dBm
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    09/06/2013
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    09/05/2013
    Portable handheld pulse generator delivers shots from 80ns to 1s in width at frequencies from 5 Hz to 1 Mhz
    IXYS, a leader in power semiconductors, mixed-signal and digital ICs for power conversion and motion control applications, announced the introduction of the PDG-2500 Handheld +5V Digital Pulse Generator.
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    09/05/2013
    LED drivers from Stadium Power serve a wide range of indoor and outdoor apps
    Stadium Power, a leading UK-based provider of power supply solutions, offers a range of competitively priced LED drivers for a wide range of indoor and outdoor use in LED based lighting and signage
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    09/05/2013
    AVX's CECC-compliant wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors handle harsh environments
    AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the TWA-E Series of axial-leaded wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors. Featuring a welded
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    09/05/2013
    STMicro's improved tandem diodes deliver an economical alternative to SiC devices
    STMicroelectronics has unveiled its second generation of tandem diodes, which enable designers to cost-effectively enhance the energy efficiency of equipment such as power supplies, solar inverters,
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    09/05/2013
    First low-power Deeply Depleted Channel Transistor-based chip enters volume production
    SuVolta and Fujitsu Semiconductor announced volume production of the first Deeply Depleted Channel™ (DDC) transistor-based chip, MB86S22AA Milbeaut® image processor integrated circuit (IC). Manufactured
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    09/04/2013
    Miniature SIP AC/DC power supplies from CUI maximize board space
    CUI recently launched their smallest ac-dc power supplies yet with the release of the PBK ultra-compact SIP series. Available in 1 W, 3 W, and 5 W families, the modules measure as small as 1.38 x
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    09/04/2013
    SiC diodes from IXYS offer three configurations for flexible connection and layout options
    IXYS, a leader in power semiconductors, mixed-signal and digital ICs for power conversion and motion control applications, announced the introduction of the SS150 and SS275 series high-power Silicon
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    09/04/2013
    LS Research (LSR), a leading developer of RF modules and wireless products, announces the addition of the TiWi-uB1, Bluetooth® Smart Module, to the growing TiWi family of products. Designed for use
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    09/04/2013
    Development kit from Farsens enables battery-free sensor technology evaluation
    Farsens is offering basic and regular sample kits for parties interested in testing with their battery-free wireless sensor products. These battery-free sensor tags are based on UHF RFID technology
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    09/03/2013
    AVX significantly expands its portfolio of tantalum polymer capacitors
    AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has announced significant expansions to its portfolio of tantalum polymer capacitors, which is currently comprised of
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    09/03/2013
    STMicroelectronics claims industry's most energy-efficient single-chip bluetooth 4.0 network processor
    STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has unveiled the industry's most energy-efficient Bluetooth® 4.0 Low-Energy Single-Mode
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    09/03/2013
    Emerson's cost-competitive 300W single-output AC/DC supply serves industrial and medical apps
    Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and a leader in delivering scalable embedded computing technology and power supplies, released a 300 Watt ac-dc power supply that will provide industrial
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    09/03/2013
    Eltek, a leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects, announced an upgrade to its Flatpack2 Trilogy product line, a compact,
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    Date:
    09/02/2013
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