Product News
September 2017
Ultra-Low Power IoT Specialist e-peas Gains Further $4.2 Million in Venture Capital
Continuing to make major advances in energy-autonomous technologies, e-peas has just completed a new round of funding of $4.2 million (Euro 3.5 million) from leading investors.
The group of industrial and financial investment firms involved in this funding round, led by Partech V
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09/29/2017
Analog Devices’ IC with Integrated Diagnostics Monitors Meter Health to Improve Utilities’ Operations and Protect Revenue
Analog Devices, Inc. today introduced the first metering IC that includes mSure®diagnostics technology enabling direct and noninvasive monitoring of electric meter accuracy and faults in real-time. mSure-enabled meters, combined with a cloud analytics service, provide utility companies with real-time data and ac
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09/29/2017
Microlease has added SYCATUS optical test solution products to its European distribution portfolio
Microlease has added a new manufacturer to its distribution product portfolio: SYCATUS, specialists in noise and delay measurement in optical transmission components and systems. Under the agreement Microlease will sell SYCATUS optical test solutions throughout Europe.
Commenting, George Acris, Director
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09/29/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the UP Squared boards from AAEON Technology. This latest generation of the UP family boards is based on Intel Celeron N3350 and Intel Pentium N4200 systems-on-chip (SoCs).
The AAEON UP Squared boards, available from Mouser Electronics, are credit card-sized PCs that
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09/29/2017
Aerco is now stocking Honeywell’s IHM Series Aerospace Proximity Sensors, which boast industry-leading indirect lightning and dielectric ruggedness, plus enhanced vibration and EMI specifications to meet challenging applications found in today’s composite aircraft. Highly accurate and reliable, Honeywell IH
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09/28/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announced it has entered into a global distribution agreement with Molex Sensorcon, a leading sensor solutions company that offers advanced environmental sensing products that are well crafted, simple to use, and effective in demanding work environments. As part of the agreement, Mouser is
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09/28/2017
The MLX75123 TOF companion chip and the MLX75023 TOF optical sensor array chipset
MLX75023 Time-of-Flight (TOF) sensor together with MLX75123 companion chip provides a complete TOF solution. The MLX75023 supports up to QVGA resolution with unpaired sunlight rejection. The chipset offers performance, flexibility, simplifies the design and allows a very compact 3D camera.
The MLX75
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09/27/2017
Vicor Introduces New 700V K of 1/16 Bus Converter
Vicor has added a new fixed-ratio high-voltage bus converter to its bus converter module (BCM) lineup. The new 700V K of 1/16 BCM offers a power level of 1.75 kW and a peak efficiency of 97%, with a power density of 700W/in³. The device is available in the thermally adept 4414 (111mm x 36mm x 9.3mm) VIA package,
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09/27/2017
Nexperia extends its leadership with the launch of 80 V Automotive LFPAK56D dual Power MOSFETs for ultimate space efficiency
Nexperia announced a new range of 80 V dual Power-SO8 MOSFETs in the popular LFPAK56D package. With the addition of this new 80 V range of MOSFETs Nexperia now offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of devices, ranging from 30 V to 100 V. LFPAK56D is fully automotive qualified to AEC-Q101 and
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09/27/2017
ON Semiconductor introduces world’s most compact Sigfox verified solution with its first RF system-in-package for low power IoT designs
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, has announced a new programmable RF transceiver System in Package (SiP) integrating an advanced RF System-on-Chip (SoC) with all surrounding Bill of Material (including a TCXO). The AX-SIP-SFEU provides the most integrated Sigfox&nbs
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09/27/2017
Andover, MA – Vicor introduced a new fixed-ratio, ultra-high-voltage bus converter (UHV BCM) to its bus converter module (BCM) portfolio. The new 700V K of 1/16 BCM offers a power level of 1.75 kW and a peak efficiency of 97%, with a power density of 700W/in³. The device is available in the thermally adept 4414
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09/27/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now shipping the highly anticipated BeagleBoard PocketBeagle. This minuscule yet complete open source USB-key-fob computer from BeagleBoard.org provides extensive flexibility, enabling makers and designers to add only the peripherals they need.
BeagleBoard PocketBeagle, now avail
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09/27/2017
PORTLAND, OR – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced that Guangdong Virtual Reality Technology Co., Ltd. (Ximmerse), a provider of interaction systems for mobile AR/VR applications, has selected Lattice’s ECP5 FPGA to perform stereo vision computing in their AR/VR tracking platform. Lattice’s market-le
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09/27/2017
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Powerbox’s battery backup unit system reduces railway modernization times
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for four decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, has announced the launch of its second generation Battery Backup Unit System (BBU-S) to support the modernization of railway networks and industrial applications th
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09/26/2017
Richmond, Virginia – Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI) announced its new Quick Connect Tap Off Box for the overhead power busway distribution system.The intuitive design improves maintainability with an IR Scanning Window, simplifies installation with automatic latching to busrails and enhances energy management w
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09/26/2017
Munich, Germany – Infineon Technologies AG introduces the CoolSiC Schottky diode 650 V G6. This latest development in the CoolSiC diode family is built upon the distinctive characteristics of the G5, providing reliability, quality, and increased efficiency. The CoolSiC G6 diodes are a perfect compl
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09/26/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a global distribution agreement with aconno, developers of technology that helps reduce the barriers between software, hardware, and connected things.
Through the new distribution agreement, Mouser is stocking aconno’s Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, including the ACN52
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09/26/2017
IRVINE, C.A. – ITT Inc.’s Cannon brand has introduced a high-performance, ruggedized and cost-effective cable-to-cable connector series for reliable connections in harsh environments.
ITT Cannon’s CTC Series is a simple-to-install, low-maintenance cable-to-cable interconnect solution, suitable for a
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09/26/2017
Nijmegen: Nexperia announced a new range of 80 Vdual Power-SO8 MOSFETs in the popular LFPAK56D package. With the addition of this new 80 V range of MOSFETs Nexperia now offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of devices, ranging from 30 V to 100 V. LFPAK56D is fully automotive qualified to AEC-Q101 and has
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09/25/2017
ON Semiconductor has announced a new programmable RF transceiver System in Package (SiP) integrating an advanced RF System-on-Chip (SoC) with all surrounding Bill of Material (including a TCXO). The AX-SIP-SFEU provides the most integrated Sigfox solution for both uplink (transmit) and downlink (r
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09/25/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MRFX1K80 HLDMOS transistor from NXP Semiconductors. The MRFX1K80H is part of the MRFX series of radio frequency (RF) MOSFET transistors that incorporate a new laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor (LDMOS) technology. The LDMOS technology found in the MRFX1K80H he
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09/25/2017
Vicor announced that it has extended its Cool-Power 48V ZVS 20A Buck Regulator portfolio by releasing the PI3523-00-LGIZ (PI3523). The PI352x family offers 20A solutions complementing the previously released 10A 48VIN PI354x family, enabling scalable power options for 48V direct to point-of-load (PoL) applications. Th
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09/21/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the BME680 environmental sensor from Bosch Sensortec. The BME680 delivers superior environmental measurement performance, made possible by the internal compensation and calibration of gas, pressure, temperature and humidity sensors. The sensor enables new capabilities fo
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09/21/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the SmartBond DA14681 wearable development kit from Dialog Semiconductor. The flexible kit provides the hardware and software required to help manufacturers minimize time to market when creating next-generation wearable devices.
The Dialog SmartBond DA14681 wearable
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09/20/2017
PROTON’s revolutionary InteliSENS SL/SLR Mini Series speed and length sensors are the smallest on the market with a footprint comparable to a smart ‘phone. They are fully featured non-contact laser Doppler speed and length measurement instruments. The InteliSENS mini-series sensors are designed
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09/20/2017
Milpitas, Calif. – Intersil announced the first three members of its new family of radiation-tolerant plastic-package ICs designed to support the emerging field of small satellites that will provide solutions such as high-speed Internet connections to hundreds of millions of users in communities, governments,
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09/20/2017
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new family of surface-mount TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers in the eSMP series SlimDPAK (TO-252AE) package. Offering lower profiles and better thermal performance than devices in the DPAK (TO-252AA), the Vishay General Semiconductor rectifiers fe
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09/20/2017
Malvern, PA, USA – The Micro-Measurements brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. has introduced a new range of miniature, lightweight hybrid sensors, offering cost-effective force, displacement, pressure, strain and acceleration measurements within high-volume OEM and test applications.
Design of the new Micro-Measureme
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09/20/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the BME680 environmental sensor from Bosch Sensortec. The BME680 delivers superior environmental measurement performance, made possible by the internal compensation and calibration of gas, pressure, temperature and humidity sensors. The sensor enables new capabilities fo
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09/19/2017
Santa Clara, CA - Bel Power Solutions announces the new SLDM Tunable Loop SLDM-06D1Ax and SLDM-12D1Ax modules, which are ultra-low profile, non-isolated DC-DC converters that deliver up to 6A and 12A with maximum flexibility of being mounted on the top side or bottom side of the host PCB.
The SLDM modules f
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09/19/2017
DC/DC supplies designed for fast-switching GaN drivers
Gmunden, Austria - GaN devices are set to supersede existing IGBTs and MOSFETs in many applications, offering superior performance, lower losses and higher switching speeds. What does not change is the need for isolated high-side drivers and isolated driver power supplies with an insulation barrier that can co
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09/18/2017
PORTLAND, OR – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced that Valve has selected Lattice’s low power and low cost iCE40 FPGA to enable concurrent data capture and processing for its SteamVR Tracking.
As a low power and low latency sensor hub on the SteamVR tracking platform, Lattice’s iCE40 FPGA sig
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09/18/2017
Nijmegen: Nexperia, the former Standard Products division of NXP, announces a new series of Trench 9 power MOSFETs, targeted primarily at the automotive industry, which combine the company’s low voltage superjunction technology with its advanced packaging capability to deliver high performance and ruggedness. Fiv
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09/18/2017
Schwerzenbach, Switzerland – METTLER TOLEDO has released a new Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer, which is used to determine the viscoelastic properties of a material as a function of temperature, time, and frequency while subjecting the material to an oscillating stress. The DMA/SDTA 1+ by METTLER TOLEDO covers a w
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09/18/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking PowerHap piezo actuators from TDK EPCOS. These new piezo actuators with integrated sensor functionality feature exceptional acceleration, force and response time performance to offer an outstanding quality of haptic feedback for human-machine interfaces (HMIs) in vehicles, sm
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09/18/2017
Munich: Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe recently announced a series of eight new conductive polymer aluminium solid capacitors with super high voltage capabilities of up to 100VDC max for industrial, digitalisation, control system, noise filtering, and power supply applications. The product
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09/15/2017
San Jose, Calif. – Power Integrations announced the release of its InnoSwitch 3 family of offline CV/CC flyback switcher ICs. The new devices achieve up to 94% efficiency across line and load conditions, slashing power supply losses by a further 25% and enabling the development of compact power supplies up to 65 W without he
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09/15/2017
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the first extended-frequency inductor in the low profile, high current IHLP family. The new IHLP‑1616BZ-0H series features high frequency performance up to 10 MHz with the lowest losses of any inductor on the market for frequencies of 1 MHz and above. B
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09/15/2017
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC4418, a dual input power prioritizer for 2.5V to 40V systems. To enable portability, preserve memory during brownouts, and ensure a graceful shutdown on power loss, electronic systems em
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09/15/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Embedded Vision Development Kit from Lattice Semiconductor. The new development kit is optimized for mobile-influenced system designs in the industrial, consumer, and automotive markets that require flexible, low-cost, and low-power image-processing architectures.
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09/15/2017
(De Pere, Wis.) Babcock & Wilcox MEGTEC (B&W MEGTEC) has launched the GigaCoater wide-web coating line for lithium-ion battery electrodes.
Developed to provide high-volume production of battery electrodes, each GigaCoater can produce up to 3 GWhr of electrode per year on average. The GigaCoate
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09/15/2017
Durham, N.C. – Wolfspeed, A Cree Company, has introduced a new series of 28V GaN HEMT RF power devices. These new devices are capable of higher frequency operation to 8GHz with increased efficiency and higher gain as well as best-in-class reliability. RF design engineers are now able to build more efficient br
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09/15/2017
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15 Watt DC/DC Converter in 1x1” Footprint
Ruggedized for Railway, Transportation & Industrial
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their THN 15WIR Family of ruggedized DC/DC converters designed for harsh environments in a miniature 1 x 1 x 0.40” footprint. The converters offer increased resistance against electromagnetic interference, shock/vibration and thermal shock with
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09/15/2017
An optimized efficiency and thermal management enables a package volume of only ~1 cm3. The high performance converters provide an I/O isolation of 1600 VDC and a wide 2:1 input voltage range. The low voltage input range is even extended from 4.5 to 13.2 VDC to cover the nominal voltages of 5, 9, and 12 VDC. The
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09/11/2017
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc. announces the LT8711, a multitopology current mode PWM controller that can easily be configured as a synchronous buck, boost, SEPIC and ZETA DC/DC converter, or as a nonsynchronous buck-boost converter. This device replaces the output diode with a high efficiency P-c
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09/11/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the Feather nRF52 Bluefruit from Adafruit. The Feather nRF52 Bluefruit, part of Adafruit’s Feather line of standalone and stackable development boards, is a complete Arduino-compatible, Bluetooth low energy development board with built-in USB and battery charging. Using the p
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09/11/2017
Dataforth Corporation, Tucson, AZ, has added two new modules to the powerful MAQ20 system, significantly increasing its capabilities and flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications.
The High Density Voltage Discrete Input Modules (MAQ20-DIV20 and MAQ20-DIVC20) are two versions of the same module, o
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09/11/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the LMG5200 gallium nitride (GaN) power stage from Texas Instruments (TI). The LMG5200 device delivers 25 percent lower power losses compared to silicon-based designs, enabling single-stage conversion and providing increased power density and efficiency in space-constrained, hi
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09/08/2017
London– Telit announced the BL871E2-HI, a dual-mode Bluetooth 4.2 host controller interface module with embedded chip antenna and audio support. The ultra-compact component is optimized for efficiency and simplicity in end-device design, delivering reliable Bluetooth functionalities with robust endpoint security,
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09/07/2017
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS ring-core double chokes. The new B82721K2*U* series of RoHS-compatible power line chokes have been developed in particular for use in home appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers, refrigerators and heating control units. The plastic used (flame-retardant, co
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09/07/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking Measurement Specialties Grove system development boards from TE Connectivity (TE). These small, plug-and-play development boards allow designers to incorporate TE’s environmental sensors with the Seeed Grove prototyping system, which features standardized four-pin co
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09/07/2017
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XP Power unveiled the GSP750 series of 750 W AC-DC power supply units, offering high efficiency, a peak power capability of 900 W, single outputs, intelligent fan cooling, and industrial and medical safety approvals.
The GSP750 series come in a low-profile 1U-high chassis and 4 x 10-inch footprint unit, and is a
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09/07/2017
Elk Grove Village, IL - BEA Lasers has announced the availability of its OEM line of lasers for demanding applications, ideal for use in Medical and other OEM applications. Quality BEA lasers are designed for use in levelling, alignment and positioning.
BEA lasers are provided with packaging to suit cus
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09/07/2017
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. - WiSilica, Inc. announced its support for the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) mesh networking standard for emerging applications in building automation, sensor networks and asset tracking. WiSilica’s Bluetooth Mesh solutions include all the required components
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09/07/2017
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC7004, a high speed, high side N-channel MOSFET driver that operates up to a 60V supply voltage. Its internal charge pump fully enhances an external N-channel MOSFET switch, enabling it
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09/07/2017
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A new 1.8V Serial Quad I/O SuperFlash memory device is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. The SST26WF064C, a low-voltage 64 megabit device, combines Dual Transfer Rate (DTR) with proprietary SuperFlash NOR Flash technology, making it ideal for wireless and battery-powered applications. DTR
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09/06/2017
San Jose, CA—Power novices can now create custom designs with speed and confidence, while power experts can develop finely crafted circuits using the free EE-Sim DC-DC Converter design and simulation tool from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Without a robust development tool, power design can use up valua
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09/06/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now offering the Transcend Network Connected Lighting System from Molex. The Molex Transcend system provides designers a complete management system to accelerate deployment of smart LED lighting control using highly secure network architectures in commercial buildings, educational fa
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09/06/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the SaBLE-x-R2 Bluetooth 5 module from Laird Technologies.The SaBLE-x-R2 module builds on the original field-proven hardware of the SaBLE-x module to accelerate the development time for implementing cutting-edge Bluetooth low energy connectivity in Internet of Things (
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09/06/2017
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Ametherm announced a new circuit protection thermistor that offers the industry's smallest diameter for a UL-approved device with a maximum continuous current rating of 4.0 A and energy rating of 50 J.
Previously, designers had to rely on devices with larger diameters of 22.0 mm to achi
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09/06/2017
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTM4651, a nonisolated inverting output µModule regulator that can generate –26.5V to –0.5V output from a positive input supply voltage. The LTM4651 operates over a 3.6V to 58V input vo
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09/06/2017
Nijmegen: Nexperia announced three miniature TVS diode families that are available in space-saving packages for applications in portable devices, including USB – Power Delivery (USB-PD) protection. All the new parts feature high surge ratings and high peak pulse power.
Taking up just 1 x 0.6 mm (DFN1006-2
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09/05/2017
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC3779, a high efficiency (up to 99%) 4-switch single inductor synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller that operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the regulated output voltage. Its
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09/05/2017
Malvern, Pa – The Micro-Measurements brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. announced the global market introduction of its S5198, a miniature rectangular planar rosette strain gage pattern for printed circuit board (PCB) testing, incorporating Advanced Sensors Technology.
PCB’s remain among the most essential components
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09/04/2017
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the MachXO3-9400 development board from Lattice Semiconductor. The MachXO3-9400 board features an onboard programmable logic device and hardware management expander to help engineers prototype designs for the server, communications, industrial, and display markets.
The Lattice M
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Date:
09/04/2017
Elk Grove Village, IL - BEA Lasers has announced the availability of its newly designed GPL line of lasers for use in light industrial applications.
The GPL series laser diode module system is best suited for general purpose, medium-duty applications. Intended for education, light assembly, simple alignment
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Date:
09/04/2017
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