Product News

December 2016
Ametherm sample kits now available from Mouser

Sensor Sample Kit

Ametherm announced that sample kits of the company's inrush current limiters and NTC sensing thermistors are now available from leading electronic component distributor Mouser Electronics. Mouser is stocking Ametherm's Standard, Mega, Mini, and Sensor Sample Kits. "Consisting of Ametherm's most popular inru
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Date:
12/30/2016
TDK-Lambda's compact supplies use less space on DIN rail

DRL AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supplies

TDK announced the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand DRL AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supplies. With efficiencies of up to 90%, waste heat has been reduced, allowing the use of very narrow width package sizes ranging from 18mm for the 10W, to 72mm for the 100W model. Less space on the rail provides additional ro
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Date:
12/29/2016
Panasonic's Soft-PGS is a thermal solution for extremely thin spaces

Soft-PGS enhances thermal coupling

Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe has launched a highly-compressible Thermal Interface Material (TIM) to reduce contact thermal resistance between rough surfaces in extremely thin spaces. Soft-PGS enhances the thermal coupling between heat producing devices (heat sources) and heat dissipation de
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Date:
12/28/2016
 Build a WiFi-enabled 6LoWPAN wireless sensor network

STM32 Open Development Environment

The STM32 Open Development Environment provides developers with end-to-end solutions to explore and validate design concepts. Using a combination of ODE components, it’s now possible to build a wireless sensor network based on 6LoWPAN connectivity leveraging a wide range of sensor technologies and make sensor da
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Date:
12/27/2016
XP Power's encapsulated 80W AC-DC modules have a tiny footprint

ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules

XP Power announced the ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules with high efficiency and a low no load input power. The modules are perfect for customers requiring an encapsulated AC-DC power solution in an ultra-compact format for either PCB, chassis, or DIN rail mounting. The ECE80 ser
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Date:
12/27/2016
Infineon HiRel launches MOSFETs for space apps

IR HiRel radiation-hardened MOSFET

IR HiRel, an Infineon Technologies company, has launched its first radiation-hardened MOSFETs based on the proprietary N-channel R9 technology platform. Compared to previous technologies it is offering size, weight and power improvements. This is significant in systems such as high-throughput satellites, where th
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Date:
12/26/2016
Mouser now ships Cree’s high-power, high-efficacy XLamp MHB-B LEDs

Cree XLamp MHB-B LED

Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the Cree XLamp MHB-B LEDs. These new high-power LEDs enable designers to more effectively deliver lower system costs for high-lumen, high-efficiency applications de
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Date:
12/26/2016
Silicon Labs’ tiny BGM12x SiP modules for Bluetooth LE now at Mouser

BGM12x Blue Gecko SiP Modules

Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking BGM12x Blue Gecko system-in-package (SiP) modules from Silicon Labs. Based on Silicon Labs’ Blue Gecko wireless system-on-chip (SoC), the BGM12x is the in
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Date:
12/23/2016
TDK-Lambda's compact 480W DIN-rail supply is 93% efficient

DRB480-24-1 AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supply

TDK announced the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand DRB480-24-1 AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supply. With an efficiency of up to 93%, waste heat has been reduced, allowing the use of a compact enclosure size featuring a power density of 6 Watts per inch3. The power supply is suitable for a wide range of industrial ap
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Date:
12/23/2016
XP Power's encapsulated 80W AC-DC modules tout ultra-compact footprint

ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules

XP Power announced the ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules with high efficiency and a low no load input power. The modules are perfect for customers requiring an encapsulated AC-DC power solution in an ultra-compact format for either PCB, chassis, or DIN rail mounting. The ECE80 ser
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Date:
12/21/2016
Vishay's hybrid solid-state relays offer fast operation, wide temp range, and high load voltage

VOR hybrid solid-state relays

Vishay Intertechnology expanded its VOR family of hybrid solid-state relays with four new devices designed to deliver superior electrical characteristics for telecommunications, industrial, security system, and metering applications. Compared to similar solutions, the new Vishay Semiconductors 1 Form A VOR1121A6, VO
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Date:
12/21/2016
RECOM's 120W half-bricks for rail and monitoring apps now at Dengrove

RECOM RPA120H-RW

Dengrove Electronic Components has extended its portfolio of EN50155-compliant DC/DC converters by introducing the RECOM RPA120H-RW, which delivers up to 120W in the industry-standard half-brick footprint of 61.0mm x 57.9mm. In addition to satisfying EN50155, the harmonised European standard covering electr
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Date:
12/20/2016
The MG / MGM Series from Stackpole is a high voltage thru hole resistor product with resistance values from 1K ohms up to 1G ohm. The metal glaze element provides working voltages ranging from 1600V up to 7000V, tolerances as low as 1% and 100 ppm TCR. The MG / MGM Series ideal for all applications requiring g
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Date:
12/20/2016
Vicor introduces three new DCMs in a VIA Package

DCM in a VIA Package

The DCM in a VIA Package is a ruggedized modular DC-DC converter operating from an unregulated, wide range input, to generate an isolated and regulated high efficiency output with much higher power densities than competitive products. The new DCMs offer power system engineers a better brick with their enhanced fu
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Date:
12/19/2016
Murata’s high-density mono block converters now at Mouser

Murata MYMGK Mono Block Type DC-DC Converters

Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the MYMGK Mono Block type DC-DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. These new 20A and 6A voltage converters provide the highest power density on the ma
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Date:
12/19/2016
Linear's octal simultaneous-sampling SAR ADC offers 16-Bit 1.5Msps/channel performance

Octal, 16-Bit, 1.5Msps/Ch, Simultaneous Sampling, True Differential Input SAR ADC

Linear Technology introduced the LTC2320-16 16-bit 1.5Msps per channel, no latency successive approximation register (SAR) ADC with eight simultaneously sampling channels supporting a rail-to-rail input common mode range. The LTC2320-16 features a flexible analog front end that accepts fully differential, unipolar or
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Date:
12/19/2016
Solder-on-polyester creates cost-effective flex circuits

Solder on Polyester Substrate

Molex has introduced Solder on Polyester Substrate, a flexible, economical alternative to rigid PCB and polyimide. Surface Mount (SMT) components, including fine-pitched integrated circuits (ICs) are attached with low-temperature solder and encapsulated on a polyester substrate. Custom designed products can be
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Date:
12/16/2016
Phihong's new charger serves medical applications

DA200U-250A 24V, 8A lead-acid battery charger

Phihong, a leading global supplier of OEM power solutions, has released a new 24V, 8A lead acid battery charger designed for power wheelchairs and mobility scooters with AGM or GEL batteries. Designated the DA200U-250A, Phihong’s new 24V, 8A battery charger features a convenient USB output connector, consumer el
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Date:
12/16/2016
Ambiq Micro's Apollo 2 can double battery life in wearables

Ambiq Micro's Apollo 2 can double battery life in wearables

Ambiq Micro, the leader in ultra-low power solutions, today released the Apollo 2 Wearables and IoT Platform. The Platform offers breakthrough power consumption of under 10µA/MHz, which allows for double the battery life in wearable devices. Apollo 2's performance will lead to longer battery life, enhanced inte
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Date:
12/16/2016
ROHM launches high-voltage Zener diode lineup

UDZLV and KDZLV series high-voltage Zener diodes

ROHM has announced the development of high-voltage Zener diodes optimized for protection and constant current applications in a variety of electronic circuits. The UDZLV and KDZLV series are comprised of 12 models in Zener voltages ranging from 51V to 150V. They are also AEC-Q101 compliant and provide superior su
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Date:
12/15/2016
Powerbox offers power solution for marine and industrial systems

DIN-Rail & Cassette Marine Line

Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for 4 decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, introduces four new products within its Marine Line, PT570, PT571, PT576 and PT577, complying with the major classifications and approved by Det Norske Veritas (D
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Date:
12/15/2016
TDK's latest industrial power supply delivers up to 3200W at 24V in 2U

TPS3000 industrial power supply

TDK introduced the TPS3000-24 industrial power supply, delivering up to 3200W output power (24V at 133.3A) in a 2U high package. It operates from a high voltage, wide range Delta or Wye 350 - 528Vac three phase input, avoiding the requirement for step down transformers and assisting phase load current balancing. Th
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Date:
12/14/2016
AMETEK launches Sorensen HPX programmable DC system for high-power apps

Sorensen HPX High Power Extensible DC source

AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in programmable AC and DC power test solutions, manufacturing such brands as California Instruments, Sorensen, and Elgar, has introduced a new DC power system in the Sorensen family ideally suited for high-power applications. AMETEK’s new Sorensen HPX High Power Extensibl
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Date:
12/14/2016
Harwin launches EZ-Boardware SMT spring-contact dev kit

Spring Contact Development Kit

Harwin, the leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, is showcasing its new Spring Contact Development Kit for electronic design engineers and design houses at SPS IPC Drives. Harwin Spring Contacts are single contact, surface mount PCB devices with multiple uses including general electrical co
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Date:
12/13/2016
TE Connectivity claims smallest and lightest 1000 A/1000 VDC contactor avail

KILOVAC K1K contactors

TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity and sensors, recently released its KILOVAC K1K high-voltage contactor. Designed for harsh environments, these contactors offer exceptional performance in new-technology higher voltage and current battery systems and energy storage systems. This contactor is among the sm
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Date:
12/13/2016
AVX expands and upgrades polymer chip cap series

TCR Series professional conductive polymer chip capacitors

AVX, a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive components and interconnect solutions, has extended and upgraded its TCR Series professional conductive polymer chip capacitors with new case sizes, capacitance values, and voltage ratings, a higher maximum operating temperature, enhanced performance capabilities in
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Date:
12/12/2016
Tiny nano-power op-amp also boosts sensing accuracy

TSU111 nano-power op amp

With its tiny 1.2mm x 1.3mm outline and typical current of only 900nA, the TSU111 nano-power op-amp from STMicroelectronics helps cut the size and energy needs of analog circuits to the bare minimum in medical monitors, wearable electronics, gas detectors, pH sensors, infrared motion sensors, and payment tags.
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Date:
12/12/2016
Conrad Connect allows control and management of connected devices

Conrad Connect allows the management of smart devices across different vendor

Conrad Business Supplies introduced Conrad Connect, an innovative platform that allows users to connect smart devices from different manufacturers and displays data on an easy-to-use, intuitive dashboard. The platform is ideal for operations managers and maintenance workers to record user data, monitor and manage ma
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Date:
12/09/2016
Recom's latest supplies for medical apps now at Dengrove

RACM AC-DC power supply

Dengrove Electronic Compoments is now offering the latest RACM range of AC-DC power supplies from RECOM. These latest PSUs are designed for medical applications, with certifications including CE marked and 3rd Edition UL/IEC/EN60601-1 medical certified with 2MOPP/ 250VAC. The 40W, 65W and 100W modules offer con
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Date:
12/09/2016
Gaia Converter releases family of ultra wide input converters target rail, trans and mil/aero apps

DC/DC Converters for Railway, Transportation, Airborne and Military applications

Gaia Converter released a new family of ultra wide input voltage range DC/DC Converters targeting Railway, Transportation, Airborne and Military applications. Uniquely wide, the MGDDI-06 Series 12-160V input voltage range is ideal to cover all typical battery/bus voltages at once (24V, 28V, 36V, 48V, 72V, 96V, 1
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Date:
12/09/2016
Bel Power adds 550W open-frame supplies to ABC/MBC Series

Bel Power Solutions’ open-frame, AC-DC power supply

Bel Power Solutions, a division of Bel Fuse, a premier manufacturer of power management devices, announced the expansion of Bel Power Solutions’ open-frame, AC-DC power supply portfolio to include the ABC550 and MBC550 Series of power supplies for industrial and medical applications. These units deliver up to
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Date:
12/08/2016
AVX's COTS Plus polymer solid electrolytic multianode chip caps tout robustness

TCS Series COTS Plus polymer solid electrolytic multianode chip capacitors

AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released the new high-reliability TCS Series COTS Plus polymer solid electrolytic multianode chip capacitors. Designed for demanding, long-lifetime DC/DC converter applications in telecommunications, industrial, and avionics electronics, TCS
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Date:
12/08/2016
Alpha and Omega launch 100V FETs for flyback SR

AO4290A and AON6220 100V MOSFETs

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer, and supplier of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced the release of two new products in the 100V MOSFET family, AO4290A and AON6220. These products are designed for synchronous rectification for flyback converters, used in high-speed charger and PD
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Date:
12/07/2016
Mouser Now offering MEAS Weather Shield from TE Connectivity

MEAS weather shield for Arduino/Genuino

Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the MEAS weather shield for Arduino/Genuino from TE Connectivity (TE), a global leader in connectivity and sensors. The MEAS weather shield integrates five TE
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Date:
12/06/2016
Artesyn launches 28Vout DC-DC 700W Half-Brick for telecom and wireless

ADH700 half-brick dc-dc converter module

Artesyn Embedded Technologies launched a new 700 watt half-brick dc-dc converter module, the ADH700 series. The first model available offers a 28 V nominal output and is designed to support the popular use of LDMOS technology used in high power wireless base station (BTS) deployments. LDMOS stands for laterally di
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Date:
12/06/2016
STMicro's mini multi-sensor module jumpstarts IoT and wearables

SensorTile has a complete Bluetooth Low-Energy transceiver including a miniature single-chip balun on-board

STMicroelectronics’ 13.5mm x 13.5mm SensorTile is currently the smallest turnkey sensor board of its type, containing a MEMS accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, pressure sensor, and a MEMS microphone. With the on-board low-power STM32L4 microcontroller, it can be used as a sensing and connectivity hub fo
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Date:
12/05/2016
Traco's fully-encapsulated PCB supplies target medical apps

TMF Series AC/DC power supply module

Traco Power has released a family of fully-encapsulated medical power supplies in plasic casing for PCB mounting.  Features include: Certification according to IEC/EN/ES 60601-1 3rd edition for 2xMOPP Risk management process according to ISO 14971 including risk management file Built-in EN 55022 clas
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Date:
12/02/2016
Stackpole adds high-power 0201 chip resistor

RMCP Series thick-film chip resistor

The RMCP Series from Stackpole is a thick-film chip resistor series with high power ratings for a given chip size. Stackpole recently added an 0201 size chip resistor with a power rating of 0.063W while the usual power rating for this size is 0.050W. This high power capability allows the RMCP0201 to be used in
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Date:
12/02/2016
Toshiba launches compact, hi-res 40V, 1.8A bipolar stepping motor driver

TB62269FTAG bipolar stepping motor driver

Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a high-voltage, high-resolution bipolar stepping motor driver with maximum ratings of 40V and 1.8A. The ultra-compact TB62269FTAG will suit applications ranging from home appliances and industrial automation to 3D printers and ATMs. Supplied in a QFN32 package measur
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Date:
12/01/2016
TE Connectivity launches press-fit board stacking connector

Press-fit stacking connector

TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity and sensors, recently released its press-fit stacking connector, a 56-position VPX footprint-compatible connector designed for rugged, high speed applications. Press-fit stacking connectors satisfy the need for 10Gb/s digital signals in high density packaging. Suited for space
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Date:
12/01/2016
Anritsu's PIM Hunter test probe can better locate external PIM sources

PIM Hunter

Anritsu expands its field test portfolio with the introduction of PIM Hunter, a passive intermodulation (PIM) test probe that helps field technicians more quickly discover the precise location of external PIM sources at cell sites. Designed for use with Anritsu’s PIM Master, Spectrum Master and BTS Master ha
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Date:
12/01/2016
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