Product News

October 2015
Linear Technology announced the LT6657, a family of ultra-stable bandgap voltage references that exhibits less than 1.5ppm/°C of temperature drift. Reinforcing this groundbreaking performance, the LT6657 has only 0.5ppmp-p of low frequency noise, less than 30ppm of long term drift and 35ppm of thermal hysteresis. The LT6657 is
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Date:
10/30/2015
ROHM releases ultra-high-efficiency 76V DC/DC buck converter

BD9G341AEFJ 12 to 76V input, 3A variable output voltage, DC/DC Buck converter with integrated 76V MOSFET

ROHM is announcing the availability of a 12 to 76V input, 3A variable output voltage, DC/DC Buck converter with integrated 76V MOSFET optimized for high power (high voltage x large current) applications such as motors, factory automation equipment, communications infrastructure, and industrial machinery. In recent yea
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Date:
10/29/2015
Artesyn's 500W digital quarter-brick DC/DC converter empowers telecom, computing and server gear

Artesyn ADQ500 series converters

Artesyn Embedded Technologies launched the ADQ500 series of 500-watt quarter-brick isolated dc-dc converters with the high efficiency and thermal performance demanded by telecom network and data center equipment. ADQ500 series converters are Artesyn’s first to have both a digital interface version and an analog in
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Date:
10/29/2015
MTS presents broad range of sensor products for challenging industrial apps at SPS IPC Drives

MTS magnetostrictive sensors

MTS Sensors, a division of MTS Systems, will be using this year’s SPS IPC Drives show as a platform to display its latest innovations in position sensing, based on its patented Temposonics magnetostrictive technology. In order to respond to growing market demands for position sensing solutions that are suita
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Date:
10/29/2015
ON Semi's latest audio-processing SoC enhances mobile device performance

The Pb-free LC823450 is packaged in a compact 5.52 mm x 5.33 mm WLP-154

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficiency innovations, has released its latest high-resolution audio processing System-on-Chip with 1656KB SRAM and power-efficient hardware acceleration, bringing extra space savings and longer battery life to devices such as smartphones, wearable accessories and voice recorders.   Powering the LC823450 are
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Date:
10/27/2015
RS Components launches branded USB-C connector family

USB Type-C (USB-C) defines a universal reversible-plug connector for use on all devices, supporting single-cable multi-function connectivity for data at USB3.1 speeds and beyond, as well as charging, DC power supply, and audio/video up to 4K Ultra High Definition

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a distributor for engineers, has extended its own-brand portfolio with a range of competitively priced cable assemblies and connectors supporting the convenient new USB Type-C standard. USB Type-C (USB-C) defines a universal reversible-plug connector
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Date:
10/27/2015
Atmel SMART E70 ARM-based MCUs now at Mouser

SMART SAM E70 microcontroller

Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now shipping the new SMART SAM E70 flash-based microcontroller from Atmel Corporation. This new high-performance Atmel microcontroller is based on a 32-bit ARM® Cortex® M7 core running at up to 300MHz with an integrated Floating Point Unit (FPU). The device allows designers to increase pe
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Date:
10/27/2015
XP Power launched the CHD250 AC/DC power supply series of ultra-efficient 250 Watt convection cooled single-output units for applications that require medium power in an open frame, fan-less design. With a compact 3 x 5” standard footprint that fits within a 1U height, the series meets international safety app
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Date:
10/27/2015
Diodes' automotive MOSFETs protect vehicle ECUs against reverse-polarity battery connections

The DMP4015SPSQ 40V P-channel MOSFET

The DMP4015SPSQ 40V P-channel MOSFET introduced by Diodes Incorporated is designed to protect automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs) against the risk of reverse-battery connection. ECUs are used in a growing number of automotive control applications and, with some vehicles deploying up to 80 ECUs, the need to
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Date:
10/27/2015
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS SMD push-pull transformers featuring compact dimensions of just 9 mm x 8 mm x 5.7 mm. Windings with center taps are located on both the primary and secondary side. The series comprises five types with different transformation ratios ranging between 1:1 and 1:3.8. Th
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10/27/2015
ALD's latest MOSFETS automatically balance supercapacitors in industrial applications

Supercapacitor Auto Balancing MOSFET

Advanced Linear Devices, Inc. (ALD), a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, announced a family of Supercapacitor Auto Balancing (SAB) Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFET) designed for industrial applications to regulate and balance leakage currents while minimizing energy us
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Date:
10/27/2015
Powerbox's latest high-performance supplies target next-gen industrial apps

The Industrial Line comprises single, dual and multiple output converters in the power range from 150 to 650W.

Powerbox, a leader in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, introduced its new Industrial Line of standard AC/DC power supplies. With over 200+ products covering a wide span in power, output voltages, mechanical format and cooling options, the Industrial Line of products is a comprehensive product por
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Date:
10/23/2015
Allegro's fast-recovery rectifier diodes enable high-accuracy temperature detection in real time

The FMKS series is used for thermal protection of switching power supplies

Allegro MicroSystems announced the release of a fast-recovery rectifier diode series that incorporates a Schottky barrier diode (SBD) for temperature detection. The FMKS series is used for thermal protection of switching power supplies for various applications and is offered by Allegro and manufactured and developed by
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Date:
10/21/2015
RPS Endurance inverters offer parallel operation, available in 20-ft ICON ND stations up to 2.25 MWac

Electrical Schematic of RPS Station ICON ND with 2 x 2 units of RPS Endurance

Bonfiglioli’s RPS Endurance inverters are now ready to tango: With the introduction of the new tandem feature, two units operate seamlessly in parallel on a single medium-voltage transformer winding. This makes the performance and ease of handling of RPS Endurance inverters now fully available for megawatt-scale PV
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Date:
10/21/2015
Keysight Technologies announced the release of the latest version of its popular BenchVue software. BenchVue is an intuitive, easy-to-use PC software application that provides multiple-instrument measurement visibility and data capture that eliminates the need for instrument programming.   This landmark 3.0 ver
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Date:
10/21/2015
ON Semi's latest solutions enable state-of-the-art wireless and recharging in hearing aids

Ezairo 7150 SL wireless-enabled audio processor

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, further underlines its leadership position in assisting next-generation hearing aid development with the introduction of two new products: HPM10, a Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC); and Ezairo 7150 SL, a wireless-enabled audio processor.   Ezairo 7150 SL uses the
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Date:
10/21/2015
HITEC Power Protection, the inventor of Dynamic UPS, announced the availability of its Power PRO series. The new UPS power solution is presented as the most efficient option available for mission-critical facilities, offering a 20 percent energy consumption improvement equating to the greatest reliability and up
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Date:
10/21/2015
TI claims smallest and lowest-power battery management solution for wearables & IoT

The bq25120 features a linear charger, configurable LDO, load switch, buck converter, pushbutton control and battery voltage monitor all in one

Delivering optimal battery life while reducing power consumption, Texas Instruments introduced a highly integrated battery management solution presenting the industry’s lowest quiescent current (Iq) at 700-nA with the buck converter, operating at 1.8V. The bq25120 features a linear charger, configurable LDO, lo
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Date:
10/20/2015
Anaren's latest family of passive RF components for high-energy RF apps such as ‘smart’ microwave ovens

Anaren announced that it has developed and introduced a family of passive RF components specifically designed for high-energy RF applications

Anaren announced that it has developed and introduced a family of passive RF components specifically designed for high-energy RF applications, such as the new generation of ‘smart’ microwave ovens that refine how the RF energy employed in cooking is more precisely directed and modulated for improved cooking re
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Date:
10/20/2015
ams’ AS7000 biosensor claims highest-accuracy low-power optical pulse-rate measurement

AS7000 block diagram

ams, a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, announced the launch of the AS7000, the first member of a new family of health/fitness solutions aimed at wearable devices. The AS7000 solution incorporates a highly integrated optical sensor module accompanied by software to provide industry-leading, hig
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Date:
10/19/2015
KOA Speer's latest current-sense chip resistor handles high temps

UR73V 1206-size thick-film current sense resistor

KOA Speer Electronics introduced the UR73V, 1206-size thick-film current-sense resistor with a high operating temperature -55°C +155°C. The UR73V2B is AEC-Q200 qualified and has a 0.5W power rating and a resistance range of 10mΩ ~ 100mΩ. With a standard tolerance of ±1.0%, and T.C.R. values of +100ppm/°
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Date:
10/15/2015
FLIR’s TG54 & TG56 take temperature measurements safely

FLIR Spot IR Thermometer

FLIR launched the new TG54 and TG56 Spot IR Thermometers, which allow professionals to quickly and easily take measurements in places that are out of reach for most IR thermometers. Without temperature measurement, professionals in many different industries would have a harder time doing their jobs.  These thermomet
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Date:
10/15/2015
VPX user-definable power and ground development system targets Open VPX military apps

TecSYS 3U VPX development chassis

Verotec is supplying configured TecSYS 3U VPX development chassis to a major US-based defense contractor for use in its new product developments. The half-width 3U KM6-RF subrack is the centerpiece of a 6U TecSYS thermally managed, powered, cooled and EMC screened desktop system. The core of the systems is a 6-
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Date:
10/15/2015
Rugged modular compact PC enhances functionality in low-power embedded systems

The A172 features an industry standard pinout and the ability to support multiple processor options

Aitech Defense Systems has released a low profile rugged compact PC (RCP) that provides exceptional design flexibility in a low power, high performance computing system. Developed around a standard Type 6 COM Express module, the new A172 features an industry standard pinout and the ability to support multiple pr
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Date:
10/13/2015
Anritsu adds scalar transmission capability to ShockLine USB VNAs

MS46121A PC-controlled ShockLine 1-port USB Vector Network Analyzer

Anritsu Company introduced a scalar transmission option for its MS46121A PC-controlled ShockLine 1-port USB Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) that transforms multiple MS46121A models into a simple scalar system. This new option enables scalar measurements to be made between MS46121A VNAs in either a one-to-one (1
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Date:
10/13/2015
JFZ series X2 EMI suppression film caps rated to 310Vac

JFZ series X2 interference suppression, metalised polyester film, capacitor

Components Bureau introduces the JFZ series of X2 interference suppression, metalised polyester film, capacitors. A rated mains voltage of up to 310Vac allows the JFZ series to be used with 277Vac nominal inputs, prevalent in the US market for lighting, in addition to 115Vac and 230Vac nominal mains voltages. Th
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Date:
10/13/2015
EOS Power claims smallest 120W AC/DC supply available

(M)WLP120 Series Medical and Commercial Low Profile, High Efficiency AC/DC supply

EOS Power, a leading designer, manufacturer and seller of small size and high efficiency Power Supplies released the (M)WLP120 Series of Medical and Commercial Low Profile, High Efficiency AC/DC products. The (M)WLP120 Series is the third addition to the ultra-small EOS low profile high efficiency series of pro
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Date:
10/08/2015
Excelsys' Xsolo ultra-compact 1,000W power supply supports high-reliability systems

XSolo 1U high, ultra-compact single output modular power supply

Excelsys Technologies' XSolo family of 1U high, ultra-compact single output modular power supplies offer designers of critical systems an off the shelf high reliability power solution. The most common way of increasing system reliability is to deploy a redundant power solution. This is much more cost effective tha
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Date:
10/08/2015
Tektronix expands bench instrument lineup with new power supplies, function generator

Versatile, flexible and cost-effective instruments are the staples of well-equipped engineering work benches

Tektronix, a leading provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, introduced additions to a family of Keithley power supplies and a new 60 MHz Arbitrary Function Generator featuring best-in-class price performance that together give engineers an expanded range of options for adding essential in
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Date:
10/06/2015
Powerbox's 150W and 300W medical open-frame supplies for BF apps perform in low airflow conditions

Medline series AC/DC single-output open-frame power supply

Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and for more than three decades a leading force in medical power supplies, introduced the Medline series of 150 and 300 AC/DC single-output open-frame (2x4 and 3x6) power supplies for in-design in medical type BF application requiring high performance in
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Date:
10/06/2015
Silego introduces the SLG59M1600V single-channel power switch

The SLG59M1600V is optimized for apps like high-current, low-voltage power-rail distribution

Silego Technology, a developer of highly configurable and cost-effective mixed signal products, announced a new addition to its expanding single-channel, self-contained, reverse-blocking integrated power-switch product portfolio. The SLG59M1600V is optimized for high-current, low-voltage power-rail distribution, po
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Date:
10/06/2015
KEMET claims smallest high-voltage ceramic caps with internal arc protection

High-Voltage ArcShield Capacitor

KEMET has announced the world’s smallest high-voltage surface mount multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) with internal arc protection. The EIA 0603 case size has been added to KEMET’s High-Voltage ArcShield product portfolio with voltage ratings up to 1,000 volts. High-voltage capacitors are typically
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Date:
10/06/2015
Diodes' 30V MOSFET enables rapid and safe discharge of bulk caps on FPGA power rails

DMN3027LFG 30V N-channel MOSFET

The DMN3027LFG 30V N-channel MOSFET introduced by Diodes Incorporated is designed as a switch to rapidly and safely discharge large bulk capacitors used on FPGA power rails. The latest FPGAs found in telecoms equipment, servers and data centers have multiple power rails that need to be correctly sequenced to sa
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Date:
10/06/2015
Bosch Sensortec claims first custom programmable 9-axis motion sensor

BMF055 compact 9-axis motion sensor

Bosch Sensortec launched the BMF055, a compact 9-axis motion sensor that is easy to program for a particular application. The BMF055 is well suited to the needs of customers developing advanced application-specific sensor fusion algorithms, adding sophisticated motion sensing capabilities, and replacing multiple di
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Date:
10/06/2015
Wind River, a leader in delivering software for the Internet of Things (IoT), introduced the latest version of Wind River Linux, which brings together the flexibility and interoperability of open source along with improved user experience and scalability for addressing the opportunities and challenges of IoT. Th
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Date:
10/05/2015
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly-integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting, and Bluetooth Smart technology, announced a Bluetooth Smart development kit, with full support for Apple HomeKit, to accelerate development of smart home accessories. In a recent report on the con
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Date:
10/05/2015
WAGO introduces easy-to-use shield clamping saddles

790 Shield Clamping Saddles

WAGO’s 790 Shield Clamping Saddles now come with a patented latching mechanism offering unparalleled usability. Force-free installation is guaranteed via a spring that can be easily latched open while positioned over the conductor and the busbar and just as easily released on the conductor shield. For added saf
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Date:
10/05/2015
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