Product News

November 2015
OMC 's active alignment-based fiber-optic links solve consistency problems for HV apps

Fiber optic cable assembly with Active Alignment technology

HV applications such as power distribution networks and power supplies often require optical isolation because of the voltages present, however, achieving consistency of performance has proven a challenge for many providers. OMC has combined 30 years of experience in producing glass and polymer fibre optic ca
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11/30/2015
Toshiba launching small-package MCU with built-in pre-driver for motor control

TMPM37AFSQG pre-driver

Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its TX03 series of ARM Cortex-M3-based microcontrollers with the launch of the TMPM37AFSQG. The new IC is presented as the world’s smallest vector control microcontroller that incorporates Toshiba’s Vector Engine Plus (VE+) coprocessor and a pre-driver to enable brushless DC
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11/30/2015
Rigol enhances appeal of the DS1000Z-Plus by offering 'on-site' MSO upgradeability

Rigol offers an easy MSO-Upgrade for their entry-level Oscilloscope Series

Rigol Technologies EU is going to enhance the attractivity of their Low End Oscilloscope Series DS1000Z by introducing the “on-customer-site” MSO Upgradeability. With this new opportunity it is possible to start with the low-priced DS1000Z-plus model and upgrade the mixed signal functionality later wh
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11/30/2015
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents and a distributor for engineers, has announced availability of the SmartEverything Internet of Things (IoT) development kit from Arrow Electronics. The new SmartEverything ‘Fox’ board is an Arduino-form-factor IoT system-on-module that comes with a multitude of
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11/26/2015
ROHM presents highly-integrated Intelligent Power Modules for high-performance switching at SPS IPC Drives 2015

ROHM’s highly integrated Intelligent Power Modules

ROHM Semiconductor presents its latest IPM (Intelligent Power Module) family optimized for high speed and power-efficient operation in motor driving and inverter applications at SPS IPC Drives 2015. The 600V modules integrate a range of components such as gate drivers, bootstrap diodes, IGBTs or ROHM’s proprietary Lo
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11/26/2015
IDT's latest SPDT switch features KZ constant impedance tech

The IDT F2923 low insertion loss SPDT absorptive RF switch

Integrated Device Technology introduced the industry’s first single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) RF switch featuring its patent-pending KZ constant impedance technology. The IDT F2923 is a low insertion loss SPDT absorptive RF switch designed for a multitude of RF applications, including base stations (2G, 3G, 4G
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11/24/2015
XP Power claims world’s smallest 130W AC-DC power supplies

ECP130 series miniature open-frame AC-DC power supplies

XP Power has announced the high efficiency ECP130 series of miniature open-frame AC-DC power supplies, with safety approvals for the ITE and medical equipment markets. The units deliver the full 130 W output with only 10 CFM of forced air cooling and are also able to provide a high convection cooled rating of 10
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11/24/2015
Anritsu's ShockLine VNA solutions can lower test costs

ShockLine MS46500B

Anritsu introduced an E-band option for its ShockLine MS46500B series of 2- and 4-port performance Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) that addresses the market need to lower cost-of-test for E-band components. With the option installed, the MS46500B series can reduce production costs and more efficiently verify th
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Date:
11/24/2015
Infineon's 2EDN EiceDRIVER for MOSFETs sets new standards in robustness and power dissipation

2EDN EiceDRIVER ICs come in industry standard 8-pin packages and feature two independent, non-isolated low-side channels

Infineon Technologies launched their new 2EDN7524 EiceDRIVER ICs for the PFC, LLC and synchronous rectification stages of switch mode power supplies. With this newly introduced driver IC family Infineon is leveraging its extensive knowledge and leading market position offering dedicated MOSFET drivers for the fi
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Date:
11/24/2015
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents and a distributor for engineers, has announced availability of two new solid-state relay (SSR) series from Kudom. These new SSRs offer built-in touch-proof protection and high-quality performance at a highly competitive price to meet the demands of industrial OE
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11/24/2015
IDT introduces highly-integrated PMIC for enterprise SSD and computing apps

The P8300 flexible, highly programmable PMIC

Integrated Device Technology introduced a new multi-channel power management IC (PMIC) optimized for enterprise solid state drives (eSSD) and designed to speed time to market and revenue. The P8300 is a flexible, highly programmable PMIC ideal for a broad set of data center, enterprise and high-performance computing ap
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11/20/2015
Linear's low-cost HV automotive battery-stack monitor delivers high accuracy & improved safety

The LTC6811 high-voltage battery stack monitor

Linear Technology launched the LTC6811 high-voltage battery stack monitor, a drop-in replacement for the LTC6804 with higher performance and 25% lower price. The LTC6811 is a complete battery measuring IC for hybrid/electric vehicles that incorporates a deep buried Zener voltage reference, high voltage multiplexers, 16-
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11/18/2015
Ericsson announced the launch of a new 60A 3E digital point-of-load (POL) DC/DC power module, the BMR466, designed to power microprocessors, FPGAs, ASICs and other digital ICs on complex boards. Up to eight of the fully regulated 60A (maximum) POL converters can be connected in parallel to deliver up to 480A in
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11/18/2015
TI’s smart diode controller realizes the power of zero

The LM74610-Q1 features a unique floating ground architecture that models a diode behavior with zero ground curren

Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first smart diode controller with zero quiescent current that provides better efficiency versus Schottky diodes and p-channel MOSFETs. The LM74610-Q1 provides lower power consumption and heat in a compact solution size, making it well-suited for reverse polarity pr
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11/18/2015
Infineon Technologies continues to improve IGBT performance with the release of their S5 (S for soft) family. It is based on the ultra-thin wafer TRENCHSTOP 5 IGBT. This family has been developed specifically for AC-DC energy conversion in industrial applications switching up to 40 kHz, typically to be found in
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11/12/2015
Intepro’s 3KW DC power source offers high-end features in low-profile unit

PSI 9000 2U programmable DC power source

Intepro Systems, a leader in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), introduced the PSI 9000 2U programmable DC power source, providing a 1-3KW supply with a feature set typically found in higher power 3U systems. The PSI 9000 2U power source features an interactive system with touch pa
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11/12/2015
Triad’s medical-grade power transformers offer 4KV isolation, low-voltage step-down

VPM Series medical-grade toroidal isolation transformer

Triad Magnetics, a leading manufacturer of magnetic components for medical, industrial, commercial and aerospace applications, introduced the VPM Series of medical-grade toroidal isolation transformers offering both 4KV of dielectric isolation and low-voltage step-down. The VPM Series’ single-transformer solution le
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11/12/2015
Powerbox's latest low-leakage power supplies empower advanced medical tech

Medline family power supplies

Powerbox, a leading force in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, introduced new products in the medical Medline family. The OFM30 30W extra-low-leakage power supplies are best in class EMC for medical systems in CF class, and its leading OFM225 225W series suitable for BF class expands with ad
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11/11/2015
AEG Power Solutions, a leading provider of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energy applications, launched its latest Protect Blue UPS at Data Centre World Frankfurt. Aimed at large data centers that require the highest standards of reliability, the new Protect Bl
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Date:
11/10/2015
Adesto Technologies, a leading provider of application-specific, feature-rich, ultra-low power non-volatile memory products, announced the launch of a new line of extended voltage range (1.65V-4.4V Vcc) serial Flash memory products. In 2014, Adesto introduced the world's first wide VCC 1.65V to 3.6V ser
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Date:
11/10/2015
Hirose's high-current hybrid connector saves space and cost

BM24 Series hybrid board-to-FPC connector system

Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has launched a new hybrid power and signal connector designed for power line connection in various applications. The high-power BM24 Series board-to-flex printed circuit (FPC) connector features a unique, space saving design that concentrates po
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Date:
11/10/2015
Astrodyne TDI's RP328 3-phase EMI filter has touch-proof terminals

Astrodyne TDI's RP328 family of filters

Astrodyne TDI, a leader in the design and manufacture of EMI and RFI power line filters, now offers its RP328 series with screw-type, touch-proof terminals. This single stage, 3-phase power line filter family targets low to midrange power inverters as well as other chassis-mounted applications that require high in
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Date:
11/09/2015
Eaton's supercap energy storage modules for backup power UPS systems provide cost-effective long-life alternative to batteries

XLM Supercapacitor Energy Storage Module

Power management leader Eaton announced the XLM Supercapacitor Energy Storage Module, designed to provide fast discharge for bridge events in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for mission-critical applications where even brief downtime can have a major negative impact. The modules offer a highly reliable, gr
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Date:
11/09/2015
ROHM Semi claims first CXPI-compatible transceiver IC

The BD41000FJ-C enables multiplexing between ECUs, contributing to decreased vehicle weight and improved fuel efficiency by reducing the number and size of wiring harnesses

ROHM has recently announced the availability of a transceiver IC compatible with the new low-speed, low-cost CXPI communication protocol for use in body control applications, including steering switch, AC, and instrument panel systems. The BD41000FJ-C enables multiplexing between ECUs, contributing to decreased ve
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11/06/2015
Vincotech launches flowPHASE 0 IGBT module family featuring NTC

The flowPHASE 0 family comes in compact flow 0 housings 12 or 17 mm in height

Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, announced the release of its flowPHASE 0 family featuring NTC, a high-voltage half-bridge topology aimed to upgrade applications and drive down costs. This module is designed for charger, SMPS, solar, or ESS applications rated from 5 to 20 kW
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Date:
11/06/2015
Osram Opto's latest low-power optimated optical sensor now at Rutronik

SFH 7060 consists of three green LEDs, one red LED, one infrared LED, and one large-format photodiode

Osram Opto Semiconductors’ new sensor SFH 7060, a further development of optical sensor SFH 7050, is designed to measure pulse rates and the oxygen saturation level of blood. It offers excellent signal quality as well as low energy consumption and is ideal for wearables such as smartwatches and fitness armbands. Th
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11/04/2015
 Mouser Electronics is now shipping the new Intel Quark microcontroller D1000, designed for Internet of Things (IoT) architectures and applications. Announced at Intel’s IoT Insights event in San Francisco, along with Intel Quark microcontroller D2000 and the Intel Quark SE microcontroller for IoT, this ne
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Date:
11/04/2015
ARM mbed and Maxim MCUs enable rapid prototyping for commercial IoT deployments

MAX32600MBED includes a MAX32600 ARM Cortex-M3 based microcontroller

With the addition of MAX32600MBED to the ARM mbed IoT Device Platform program, mbed engineers and IoT developers can quickly develop embedded systems based on the MAX32600 microcontroller (MCU) from Maxim Integrated Products. To make it easier and faster to design Internet of Things (IoT) applications with diff
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Date:
11/04/2015
Diodes' cost-effective PWM controllers optimized for quick-charge apps

AP3127/H current-mode PWM controllers

Optimized for quick-charge applications in consumer portable products such as intelligent cellphone chargers and notebook adaptors, the AP3127/H current-mode PWM controllers introduced by Diodes Incorporated provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution. Additional applications in the consumer electronics and
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Date:
11/03/2015
Toshiba launches high-speed photocouplers for industrial automation

The TLP2768A is suited for use in high-speed communication interfaces for industrial automation

Toshiba has launched a photocoupler featuring high speed data transmission (20Mbps) and a very thin package that offers protection against extreme operating temperatures. The TLP2768A is ideally suited for use in high-speed communication interfaces for industrial automation. Contained within a new SO6L pac
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Date:
11/03/2015
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