Product News
February 2016
LTM4650 dual 25A or single 50A output step-down µModule regulator
Linear Technology introduced the LTM4650, a dual 25A or single 50A output step-down µModule regulator with onboard shielded inductors, MOSFETs and a dual DC/DC regulator IC housed in a small thermally enhanced plastic package. The device is offered in a 16mm x 16mm x 5.01mm BGA with a patented built-in heat sin
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02/29/2016
miniQFN10 package with an ultra-thin 0.35 mm profile
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a 1.4 mm by 1.8 mm miniQFN10 package with an ultra-thin 0.35 mm profile, providing a space-saving alternative to larger miniQFN10 and WCSP devices commonly used in portable applications. The new Vishay Siliconix DG2592 audio jack detector and DG2750 low-voltage dual SPDT analog sw
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02/29/2016
Intersil's 55V two-phase synchronous boost controllers
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced two new 55V two-phase synchronous boost controllers with integrated high-side and low-side MOSFET drivers. The ISL78227 and ISL78229 are the industry's most robust and highly integrated boost controllers available to
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02/29/2016
Raspberry Pi 3
element14 announced the launch of the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. The new generation board is faster and more powerful than ever before, and comes with built-in Wireless and Bluetooth connectivity. This new board adds to element14’s broad product portfolio which includes a world class ecosystem of accessories su
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02/29/2016
The LT8641 3.5A, 65V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator
Linear's latest synchronous step-down Silent Switcher delivers 94% efficiency at 2MHz & ultralow EMI
Linear Technology announced the LT8641, a 3.5A, 65V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique Silent Switcher architecture, combined with spread spectrum frequency modulation, reduces EMI/EMC emissions by more than 25dB even with switching frequencies in excess of 2MHz, enabling it to eas
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02/26/2016
ADP509x PMU
Analog Devices announced a power management unit (PMU) designed to enable faster and more efficient energy harvesting in IoT applications where energy is scarce. Due to its unique circuit design, the ADP509x is among the most efficient energy harvesting PMUs on the market, converting harvested power down to th
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02/25/2016
MAX30102 pulse oximeter and heart rate integrated sensor module
System designers can speed time to market for wearable and healthcare products with the MAX30102 pulse oximeter and heart rate integrated sensor module from Maxim Integrated Products. The integrated pulse oximetry and heart rate monitor module is an ultra-low power solution providing a complete system to save sp
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02/25/2016
ABC of Power Modules – Functionality, Structure and Handling of a Power Module
Wuerth Elektronik eiSos is releasing a new manual: "ABC of Power Modules – Functionality, Structure and Handling of a Power Module" is the first practical manual specifically about using components to control DC voltage. The manual explains the basics of voltage control and frequently used switching to
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02/24/2016
The DER-533, pairs the EZ-PD CCG2 USB Type-C port controller from Cypress with Power Integrations’ InnoSwitch-CP off-line CV/CC flyback switcher IC
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, in association with Cypress Semiconductor, a leading USB innovator, announced a joint reference design describing a 20-watt, USB-PD compliant AC-DC power converter targeted at chargers for smart mobile devices. Th
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02/24/2016
Intepro Systems, a leader in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), has published a technical note describing the benefits of auto-ranging in power conversion equipment test applications.
Unlike DC sources that provide rated power only when maximum voltage is applied to the load, DC
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Date:
02/24/2016
R&S BBA150 amplifier D series
Rohde & Schwarz expands its R&S BBA150 broadband amplifier family with the D series to cover the frequency range from 690 MHz to 3.2 GHz and power levels up to 800 W. With the new addition, the company's amplifier portfolio can also be used for tests in the automotive and wireless communications sectors. The
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02/24/2016
The XMC1400 microcontrollers will open up new applications for Infineon Technologies in industrial automation, digital power conversion, and electronic control. In comparison with the earlier XMC1000 products, the new XMC1400 series offers greater control performance and additional connectivity. The XMC1400 us
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02/23/2016
Wizard Gecko WGM110 module
Silicon Labs has introduced a plug-and-play Wi-Fi module solution for Internet of Things (IoT) applications where exceptional RF performance, small footprint, easy application development and fast time to market are key requirements. Silicon Labs' fully integrated Wizard Gecko WGM110 module solution combines all
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02/23/2016
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the start of a beta program based on its Renesas Synergy Platform that provides heightened security capabilities to OEMs who build devices connecting to the Internet of Things (IoT). The Synergy Platform Device Lifecycle Management (D
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Date:
02/22/2016
C-ENX EN 4644 Modular Rectangular Connector
Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a division of Bel Fuse, unveiled the C-ENX EN 4644 Modular Rectangular Connector. The series is standardized by the EN 4644 European Standard and is available with electrical and optical interfaces including, Cinch EBOSA™ Expanded Beam Technology.
This series features our paten
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Date:
02/19/2016
EPCOS ThermoFuse varistor
TDK presents the new T series of EPCOS ThermoFuse varistors for intrinsically safe overvoltage protection. These components are based on disk varistors with diameters of 14 mm (T14 series) and 20 mm (T20 series) that are connected in series with a thermally coupled fuse. The T14 series (B72214T*) covers the vo
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02/18/2016
Semtech, a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, will demonstrate a LoRaWAN Internet of Things (IoT) network deployed by Digimondo, at Embedded World 2016 on February 23-25 in Nuremberg, Germany. Digimondo launched low power wide area networks (LPWAN) over Nuremburg, Hamburg and Berlin an
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02/18/2016
Advanced Linear Devices (ALD), a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, announced the industry’s first high-precision quad P-Channel EPAD MOSFET array, ALD310708A and ALD310708, designed for next-generation sensor circuits used in portable instruments. The devices enable revolutionary precision an
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02/18/2016
LZ4-04MDPB emitter
LED Engin has launched a 4-die, high current, RGBW flat lens LED emitter that sets a new standard for best-in-class flux density in stage, entertainment and architectural lighting. The LZ4-04MDPB emitter delivers more than twice the light output of the company’s previous version because each individually addressable gr
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02/18/2016
TK1R4S04PB 40V N-channel MOSFET
Toshiba Electronics has expanded its family of UMOS9 MOSFETs with the addition of a new 40V N-channel MOSFET housed in the advanced DPAK+ package. The new TK1R4S04PB has achieved AEC-Q101 qualification and is designed for automotive motor control applications such as water pumps, fuel pumps, oil pumps, fans, EP
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Date:
02/18/2016
DCJ250-15
Global Connector Technology (GCT) has released a new range of high-current DC power jacks with 2.50mm centre pin diameters suitable for 5.5mm OD plugs. The high power parts are thru hole and shielded in horizontal and vertical orientation.
The vertical jack DCJ250-15 is unique in the market place in high-
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Date:
02/18/2016
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the expansion of its Renesas Synergy Platform designed to accelerate time to market, reduce total cost of ownership and remove many of the obstacles engineers face when designing devices for the Internet of Things (IoT). Expansion in
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02/17/2016
UltraSoC and Lauterbach announced a collaboration to create the industry’s most powerful, fully-featured independent system-on-chip (SoC) development and debug environment. The partnership brings together Lauterbach’s TRACE32 integrated, universal development system and UltraSoC’s on-chip debug and analytics IP
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Date:
02/17/2016
XMC Digital Power Explorer Kit
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the XMC Digital Power Explorer Kit from Infineon Technologies and Wurth Electronics. This power board with a synchronous step-down converter makes it easier for developers of analog power supplies and programmers of embedded software to create digital power supply applications. Th
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02/17/2016
ARM Cortex-M0+ STM32L0 microcontroller
STMicroelectronics has announced volume production of its ultra-energy-efficient ARM Cortex-M0+ STM32L0 microcontrollers, with an extensive development ecosystem including minimal-cost boards and free software tools that help developers keep tight control of application power consumption and minimize time to ma
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Date:
02/16/2016
N-channel Power MOSFET gate driver
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new high-side N-channel Power MOSFET gate driver that can be controlled by 3.3-logic input. It has short-circuit protection/diagnosis functions and a feature to prevent the reverse current flow to itself in case of reverse battery situation. TPD7104AF is designed for aut
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02/16/2016
PFR-2100 2000W front-end AC/DC power supply
CUI announced the addition of a 2000W front-end AC/DC power supply to its power supply portfolio. The PFR-2100 series is a blind-mate rectifier with a programmable output voltage range of 100~410 Vdc. Key features include a hot‑swap blind-docking capability implemented through the use of a single connector tha
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02/16/2016
Anybus SG-gateway
HMS Industrial Networks introduced a family of Industrial IoT gateways for Smart Grid applications. The Anybus SG-gateways enable communication between industrial applications and energy protocols. This communication is the very basis for the so called “Smart Grid” where power plants and energy equipment ar
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02/16/2016
D1U54P-650-12-HBxC series 650 Watt power supplies
Murata announced the D1U54P-650-12-HBxC series of 650 Watt power supplies, packaged in an industry standard 1U format measuring 54.5 x 40 mm (2.15 x 1.57 inches). The supply has a length of only 228.6 mm (9 inches) compared to the 12 inch length of other power supplies in this family.
Delivering a power den
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Date:
02/15/2016
Myrra 47000 series encapsulated switchers
Specialist distributors JPR Electronics announced the availability of the Myrra 47000 series of encapsulated Switched Mode Power Supplies (SMPS). The 47000 series provides an alternative solution to conventional power supplies and transformers used in many low power applications. With over 30 fully certified st
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Date:
02/15/2016
Analog Devices introduced a low-voltage differential signal (LVDS) digital isolator series designed to improve performance, reliability and power consumption in industrial instrumentation and programmable logic controller (PLC) applications that previously required redesign of the interface to support LVDS signal is
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Date:
02/12/2016
Altera, now a part of Intel, announced its participation at Embedded World 2016 during which the company will showcase a range of Altera and partner technology demonstrations at their stand in Hall 5. These will include a wide range of applications including industrial automation for smart factory “Industry 4.
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Date:
02/12/2016
ENAR150D Series railway DC/DC power converters
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies, and for more than four decades a leading force in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, announced the launch of two new products in its ENAR150D Series railway DC/DC power converters. The products perform at 93% high efficiency, saving ene
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Date:
02/11/2016
PDS-104GO outdoor PoE switch
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor and system solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced the availability of its PDS-104GO outdoor Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch, expanding the company's industry-leading PoE product offering to enable the connection of four pow
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Date:
02/11/2016
POE29U-1AT Series PoE midspan
Phihong USA, a leader in the development of Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology solutions, has released a new series of 30W, single-port PoE midspans designed to power IEEE802.3at-compliant applications, including: IP telephones, security cameras, IP print servers, and wireless, Bluetooth, WiMax access points.
The new 30W P
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Date:
02/11/2016
Exar ±60V fault-protected transceivers
Exar, a leading supplier of analog mixed-signal products serving the industrial, high-end consumer, and infrastructure markets, introduces a new family of ±60V fault protected RS-485/RS-422 (TIA-485/TIA-422) transceivers able to withstand direct shorts and achieve overvoltage protection with no external components. Desi
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02/10/2016
PAN1760 Series Bluetooth Smart module
The new PAN1760 Series Bluetooth Smart module v4.1 with integrated antenna and embedded GATT profile is a cost-effective, low-power, true system-on-chip (SoC) solution. This nanopower module for the Internet of Things, launched by Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems, is available at distributor Rutronik.
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02/10/2016
0201 size 25V temperature compensation-type monolithic ceramic capacitors
Murata announced 0201 size (0.6×0.3mm), 25V temperature compensation-type monolithic ceramic capacitors with CH/C0G characteristics. These capacitors are thought to be the first in the world of this size to achieve a capacitance rating of 1,000pF.
As electronic designers strive toward increasing and ever m
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Date:
02/10/2016
TCQ Series automotive conductive polymer chip capacitors
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the robust TCQ Series automotive conductive polymer chip capacitors. Qualified to the Automotive Electronics Council’s AEC-Q200 specification for passive components, the TCQ Series meets the AEC’s challenging 125°C li
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Date:
02/09/2016
MD Series rugged, portable medical-grade power sources
Triad Magnetics, a leading manufacturer of magnetic components for medical, industrial, commercial and aerospace applications, introduces the MD Series of rugged, portable medical-grade power sources. The units, complete with power cord and receptacles, provide a simple and reliable means for safely isolating me
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Date:
02/09/2016
Dual DC and Locking DC Sockets
Cliff Electronics’ acclaimed Dual Gauge DC socket is now available in a surface mount version to facilitate efficient SMD PCB assembly of OEM products. The new version is available both taped and loose and complements the original discrete PCB mounting and solder tag versions.
Accommodating both 2.1mm and
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02/08/2016
LT3089 rugged 800mA wide input voltage range linear regulator
Linear Technology announced the LT3089, a rugged 800mA wide input voltage range linear regulator with key usability, monitoring and protection features. The device has an extended safe operating area (SOA) compared to existing regulators, making it ideal for high input-to-output voltage and high output current ap
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Date:
02/08/2016
MC4 connector from Multi-Contact
The original MC4 connector from Multi-Contact recently received UL approval for 1500 volts. In addition to its existing global approvals such as TÜV, CSA, and CQC, the market leader for DC connectors in the PV sector has therefore been able to increase usage from 1000 to 1500 volts in UL-relevant countries. Th
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Date:
02/08/2016
EPC2040 power transistor
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announced the EPC2040 power transistor, an extremely small, fast switching gallium nitride power transistor that enables superior resolution, faster response time, and greater accuracy for high speed end-use applications. High stability of the threshold over temperature en
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02/05/2016
Advanced Linear Devices, a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, today announced the industry’s first high-precision quad P-Channel EPAD MOSFET array ALD310708A and ALD310708 designed for next-generation sensor circuits used in portable instruments. The devices enable revolutionary precision and lo
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Date:
02/05/2016
Mercury-Flex digitally programmable AC/DC power supply
Astrodyne TDI, a developer and manufacturer of specialized power solutions, now offers the Mercury-Flex digitally programmable AC/DC power supply that provides 3,800 W of regulated power and can operate as either a current or voltage source up to 400 V or 170 A. The modular 3.8 kW Mercury-Flex is hot-swappable ena
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Date:
02/05/2016
F38 Series miniature, undertab, conductive polymer tantalum capacitors
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has earned a third superlative for its F38 Series miniature, undertab, conductive polymer tantalum capacitors by significantly reducing the ESR of several ratings. The F38 Series, which already offered the smallest and highest CV polymer ta
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Date:
02/04/2016
Indium8.9HF solder paste delivers very low voiding
Indium will feature its void-reducing no-clean solder pastes to help customers Avoid the Void™ at IPC APEX Expo, which will be held on March 15-17 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Indium, an industry-leading source of void-reducing materials and results, has specifically formulated Indium10.1 solder paste to reduce
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Date:
02/04/2016
1.3nJ/b fully digital polar transmitter optimized for IoT applications
At this week’s IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC 2016), nanoelectronics research center imec and Holst Centre (initiated by imec and TNO) presented a 1.3nJ/b fully digital polar transmitter optimized for IoT applications and the novel IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi protocol, with a ten-fold power red
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Date:
02/04/2016
Microstepping motor driver ICs
Allegro MicroSystems introduced a new family of complete microstepping motor driver ICs with built-in translators. Allegro’s A5976, A5977, and A5979 have been designed to operate bipolar stepper motors in full-, half-, quarter-, eight, (A5977) and sixteenth- (A5976/79) step modes. All have the output drive cap
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Date:
02/04/2016
SynQor NQ60W60QTx25 converter
uso introduces high voltage DC-DC converters offering higher power density in quarter-brick package to save board space
London - 2 February 2016: Luso Electronics, the sole UK and Ireland representative for the SynQor range of power supplies and related components, has announced availability of a higher power, n
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Date:
02/02/2016
CapXon LE series electrolytic capacitors
CapXon's LE series of electrolytic capacitors provide high reliability and ultra-long life in LED lighting applications. Available in the UK from Components Bureau, the products operate over an extended temperature range of -40 to +105˚C making them suitable for LED drivers powering outdoor lighting applications. Thi
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Date:
02/02/2016
P27 series EPCOS NTC inrush current limiter
TDK Corporation presents the P27 series of EPCOS NTC inrush current limiters (ICLs) with a nominal disk diameter of 27 mm and lead spacing of 7.5 mm, thus extending the portfolio of large NTC ICLs for industrial electronics applications. The high material density of the new NTC ICLs enables a volume-efficient, hi
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Date:
02/02/2016
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the development of a video processing circuit block for use in automotive computing system-on-chips (SoCs) that will realize the autonomous vehicles of the future.
The automotive computing SoCs for autonomous vehicles are r
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Date:
02/02/2016
CST7030 Series current sense transformer
Coilcraft announced its new CST7030 Series of surface mount current sense transformers, which measure just 5.2 X 7.0 mm (with a max height of 3.0 mm) and sense up to 20 Amps of current at frequencies between 10 kHz and 1 MHz. Typical applications include load current measurement and control in switching power su
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Date:
02/01/2016
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