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Click image to enlarge: Intelligent Power Distribution Unit

The iPDUs automatically track and monitor rack-installed devices including blade and non-blade servers, storage, and even third-party devices for precise, local and remote, power management of high-density,

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Date:

09/30/2012

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ITAC's announces IP65 back-lit metal keyboards for kiosk or industrial applications

ITAC Systems, a manufacturer of rugged HMIs (human-machine interfaces), has announced a new family of rugged back-lit metal keyboards for kiosk and demanding industrial applications. The keyboards

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Date:

09/28/2012

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Maxim offer digital Class D speaker amplifiers with matchless audio performance

Maxim Integrated has introduced two digital-input Class-D power amplifiers that simplify designs, eliminate complicated programming, reduce noise, and hasten time to market. The MAX98355 (PCM) and

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Date:

09/26/2012

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Acal BFI offers Lantronix PermierWave XC hybrid GSM/GPRS serial-device server

Acal BFI is offering first samples of the Lantronix PremierWave XC hybrid GSM/GPRS and Ethernet dual-port serial device server which enables remote management and control of virtually any serial device

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Date:

09/26/2012

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Silicon Labs CMOS-based Si87xx isolators offer longer device life and reliability

Silicon Laboratories has introduced drop-in replacement for optocouplers. Based on mainstream CMOS technology and incorporating an innovative LED emulator input, the new Si87xx digital isolators offer

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Date:

09/26/2012

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Infineon Introduces 5th Generation SiC Schottky barrier diodes

Infineon's proprietary diffusion soldering process, introduced with Generation 3, is now combined with a new, more compact design and advancements in TWT (thin-wafer technology) bringing improved

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Date:

09/26/2012

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Murata eighth-brick 240-W DC-DC converter achieves 94.5% efficiency

Murata has anounced the RBE series of isolated DC-DC converters. These converters are designed for a broad range of applications including 12 V DC IBA (intermediate bus architecture) or distributed

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Date:

09/26/2012

Right: The e-Bolus which is programmed and sends reading to a handheld reader. Left: an e-Bolus kit.

New oxidation-reduction-potential sensor available for eCow Rumen pH bolus analyser

eCow, founded by Dr Toby Mottram to make high quality instrumentation for dairy-cow monitoring, has two main product lines: A Rumen pH bolus analyser and an eCollar developed in 2011 to monitor and�log

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Date:

09/26/2012

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New amplifiers from Milmega used for wireless testing

Milmega offers a new amplifier product family designed to meet test requirements within wireless-testing frequency bands.�The AS0728 family of amplifiers covers a frequency range of 700 MHz to 2.8

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Date:

09/25/2012

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f | solar GmbH presents its innovative glass-glass PV module

f | solar has presented its innovative glass-glass PV Module at the Hamburg European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition and demonstrated how losses may be reduced by more than 5%.

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Date:

09/25/2012

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MSC offers three new Renesas Electronics 600-V super-junction MOSFETs

MSC now offers three new Renesas Electronics 600-V super-junction MOSFETs featuring a on-state resistance of only 150 m? and a low gate charge of 20 nC. The three new devices have built-in fast body

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Date:

09/25/2012

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Tektronix expands BERTScope bit-error-rate tester series with BSA256C

Tektronix has significantly expanded of its BERTScope BER (bit-error-rate) tester series to meet growing 100G testing requirements. With the introduction of the new Tektronix BSA286C BERTScope, the

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Date:

09/25/2012

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On Semiconductor introduces BelaSigna R262 SoC

ON Semiconductor has introduced the BelaSigna R262, a new SoC that provides wideband single- or dual-microphone noise reduction in a diverse range of voice capture devices such as mobile phones, webcams,

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Date:

09/24/2012

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Atmel Cortex-M4 MCUs consume 66% less power

Atmel set new low-power and efficiency standards for ARM Cortex-M4-based MCUs with the launch of its new SAM4L family of devices, based on industry-recognized benchmarks. Incorporating proprietary

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Date:

09/24/2012

Click image to enlarge: The XP-E2 LEDs deliver up to 128 lumens per watt at 350 mA, 85 °C or 143 lumens per watt at 350 mA, 25 °C in cool white (6000 K).

Cree introduces brighter, more efficient XP-E2 LEDs

Cree has introduced the new XP-E2 LED, delivering higher lumens per Watt and lumens-per-dollar to lower system costs for existing XP-E and XP-G designs. The new XP-E2 LEDs can increase the lumen output

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Date:

09/21/2012

N2Powers 330 W AC-DC power supply achieves 15 W/in<sup>3</sup> power density and up to 90% efficiency

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N2Power's 330 W AC-DC power supply achieves 15 W/in³ power density and up to 90% efficiency

N2Power has announced a new 1.35-in high 330-W open-frame AC-DC power supply. The XL330-54 has a 3 x 5.3-in. (76 x 135 mm) footprint to deliver a power density of 15 W/in3 with only 13

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Date:

09/20/2012

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Emerson Network Power configurable AC-DC power supplies meet third edition IEC 60601 medical-safety standard

Emerson Network Power has announced that all versions of its configurable AC-DC power supplies featuring medical safety approvals are now compliant with the third edition of the ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005

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Date:

09/20/2012

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TI introduces wide-input-voltage, high-power LED driver with multiple dimming-control modes

Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a six-channel LED driver with dynamic headroom control for high-power applications, which accurately and efficiently drives up to six strings of LEDs.

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Date:

09/20/2012

IR's New 600V IGBTs Deliver Higher Power Density and Increased Efficiency for Motor Drive Applications

International Rectifier has introduced a family of 600V insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) optimized for motor drive applications operating below 10kHz including compressors for refrigerators

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Date:

09/20/2012

Click image to enlarge: Murata's new MEE1 isolated DC-DC converter

Murata isolated 1-W DC-DC converter offers tight load regulation and improved efficiency

Murata today announced the MEE1 series, a 1-Watt single output PCB mounted DC-DC converter designed for a broad range of industrial, automation, and instrumentation applications that require an isolated

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Date:

09/18/2012

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STMicroelectronics bypass devices unlock extra solar energy

STMicroelectronics has introduced its latest-generation high-efficiency cool bypass-switch family for photovoltaic modules, enabling an even higher percentage of harvested energy to reach end users

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Date:

09/17/2012

Click image to enlarge: Cyntech's Raspberry Pi computer enclosure provides ports for all connectors including an exit slot for a GPIO ribbon cable

Cyntech offers new enclosure and cable kit for Raspberry Pi

Cyntech Components, a specialist supplier of electro-mechanical components and power supplies, now has stock of custom designed enclosure for the Raspberry Pi computer. Cyntech is also offering the

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Date:

09/17/2012

The 17.5 kV W-VACiMB circuit breaker

Eaton introduces W-VAC/MB medium-voltage vacuum circuit breaker

Eaton has announced the W-VACiMB medium-voltage vacuum circuit breaker designed for efficient energy use in mining applications. The new circuit breaker is engineered to provide reliable and robust

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Date:

09/17/2012

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Power One introduces AURORA micro inverters

Power-One has announced the availability of its new MPPT (maximum power-point tracking) panel-level micro-inverters, the AURORA MICRO-0.3-I and AURORA MICRO-0.25-I. These inverters, which boast efficiency

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Date:

09/16/2012

Nordic and ANT Wireless are developing an nRF51 Series ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy combo chip

Nordic Semiconductors and ANT Wireless announce joint development

Nordic and ANT Wireless are developing an nRF51 Series ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy combo chip. The new IC will join Nordic Semiconductor's recently released nRF51 Series and complement the company's

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Date:

09/16/2012

Click image to enlarge: Linear Technology LTC3883.

Linear Technology announces new synchronous step-down DC-DC controller

Linear Technology's new LTC3883/-1, synchronous step-down DC-DC controller comes with an I2C-based PMBus interface for managing digital power systems. The device combines current-mode switching-regulator

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Date:

09/16/2012

Click image to enlarge: Chomerics' new silver-filled epoxy shield coating achieves an especially strong bond with plastic-packaged electronic components.

Chomerics introduces two new spray-on EMI shield materials

Chomerics Europe has introduced two innovative new coatings that provide shielding for semiconductor packages and other board- and package-level electronic components that require protection from

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Date:

09/16/2012

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XP Power's ECE05 and ECE10 series single-output power supplies offer no-load dissipation < 300 mW and provide 5 and 10 W, respectively, at common output voltages between 3.3 and 48 V DC from 85 to 264 V AC.

XP Power offers ultra-small, efficient, 5- and 10-W AC-DC power supplies

XP Power has announced ultra-small, efficient, 5- and 10-W single-output AC-DC power supplies. Measuring just 1 x 1 x 0.6 in. (25.4 x 25.4 x 15.24 mm), the miniature 5-W ECE05 series of encapsulated

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Date:

09/15/2012

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New arc-fault circuit-protection device goes on show

Power-technology provider, ABB, and Shoals Technologies are demonstrating a new Arc Fault Circuit-Protection device at the Solar Power International conference and exhibition in Orlando, Florida.

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Date:

09/14/2012

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Diodes Inc miniature logic extends portable battery life

Diodes Inc has introduced a family of single-gate logic devices designed to save power and space in a broad range of portable consumer-electronic products including cell phones, e-readers, and tablet

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Date:

09/14/2012

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The AL5812 drives up to 16 low-power LEDs.

Compact linear LED driver from Diodes Incorporated suits low-current lighting systems

Delivering a constant current of up to 150 mA, the AL5812 60-V linear LED driver from Diodes Incorporated provides designers of low-current illumination and signage applications with a simplified

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Date:

09/13/2012

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TDK EPCOS developed the LN8-A1400DC-5 to protect power supplies in telecommunication equipment. Its rated DC operating voltage is 48 VDC plus 20 percent according to IEC 61643-11.

TDK announces stack component combining EPCOS surge arresters

TDK has announced a new EPCOS gas-filled surge arrester consisting of a stack of five individual arresters. Developed to protect power supplies in telecommunication equipment, its rated DC operating

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Date:

09/13/2012

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HiK aluminum plates use copper-water heat pipes and are frequently used in military and commercial electronics cooling systems.

ACT expands performance of VME / VPX cards with high-conductivity heat spreaders

Advanced Cooling Technologies announces key developments in their embedded-computing cooling products. For several years, ACT has provided mission-critical thermal products for VME, VPX, ATR, and

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Date:

09/12/2012

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The GT40WR21 1800-V N-channel RC-IGBT is rated for 40 A and features a saturation voltage of only 2.9 V.

Toshiba offers 1800 V RC-IGBT with monolithic integrated diode

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced an IGBT with an integrated reverse recovery diode that offers a voltage rating of 1800 V. The GT40WR21 is well suited for induction heating and induction cooking

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Date:

09/12/2012

CUI offers 2<sup>nd</sup>-generation digital POL Modules

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The NDM2P series digital point-of-load converters operate with an input range of 4.5 to 14 VDC and a programmable output range of 0.6 to 3.3 VDC. They offer efficiencies above 93% at half load.

CUI offers 2^nd-generation digital POL Modules

CUI has announced the release of its second-generation digital point-of-load DC-DC modules for distributed-power-architecture applications. The NDM2P series is the latest addition to CUI's Novum Advanced

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Date:

09/12/2012

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TI's power-management and protection IC delivers accurate monitoring for Intel-Node-Manager-capable platforms

Texas Instruments has introduced a new server monitoring, protection, and control IC with on-chip PMBus support. The LM25066IA is fully compliant to Intel Node Manager 2.0 and provides server designers

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Date:

09/12/2012

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Mitsubishi develops GaN HEMT Ku-band amplifier for satellite earth stations

Mitsubishi Electric has developed a GaN HEMT (high-electron mobility transistor) Ku-band (12 to 18 GHz) amplifier for satellite earth stations. The MGFK47G3745, features output power of 50 W, linear

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Date:

09/12/2012

CamSemi C2183 PSS controller

CamSemi offers a new PSS flyback controller

CamSemis new PSS (primary-side sensing) flyback controller offers a reduction in system cost and component count for higher power applications, as well as excellent light load and standby efficiency

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Date:

09/11/2012

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The LTM4620 DC-DC μModule step-down regulator with integrated heat sink sources up to 26 A

LTC announces dual 13-A or single 26-A DC-DC step-down regulator

Linear Technology has announced the LTM4620, a dual 13-A or single 26-A DC-DC step-down regulator that delivers up to 100 A when four devices current share. The LTM4620 is a complete DC-DC ?Module

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Date:

09/10/2012

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nRF51 Series evaluation kit

Nordics nRF51 series evaluation kit to test wireless sensors

ULP (Ultra low power) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor has launched a low cost, battery-powered evaluation kit for its latest nRF51 Series 2.4GHz ULP ICs that supports real-world environmental testing

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Date:

09/10/2012

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Swissbit memory dram

Swissbit to present industrial DRAM and flash storage at Electronica

Swissbit will present its industrial DRAM and flash storage products in all common technologies and formats at the Electronica Fair in Hall A6, stand 121. One of the highlights will be its new X-500

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Date:

09/10/2012

Packet Pro 2

Green Hills Software has optimised tools for Applied Micro's PacketPro2 processors

Green Hills Software is collaborating with Applied Micro in the development of an approach for Applied Micro's PacketPro family of single and multicore secure processors for enterprise networking,

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Date:

09/09/2012

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IR Introduces Robust AUIRS20302S 3-Phase Gate Drive IC for Automotive Applications

International Rectifier has introduced the automotive-qualified AUIRS20302S three-phase gate driver IC for 12V, 24V and 48V vehicle applications including high-voltage air conditioner compressors,

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Date:

09/07/2012

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Four new current-shunt monitors deliver high accuracy and a broad range of features.

TI strengthens current-shunt monitor portfolio

Texas Instruments has expanded its portfolio of current-shunt monitors with four new devices. The ICs monitor power-supply current, voltage, and power values with features that reduce board space

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Date:

09/06/2012

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AP20GT60 family IGBTs feature a V_CE rating of 600 V, a peak V_GE of �20 V, and low saturation voltages.

New Advanced Power Electronics high-speed 600-V discrete IGBTs feature low saturation voltage

Advanced Power Electronics has released a new family of high speed 600-V discrete IGBTs for use in AC and DC motor control, home appliances (such as air conditioning, refrigerators, microwave ovens),

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Date:

09/06/2012

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Datamate L-Tek SIL male crimp-contact connectors feature gold-plated contacts capable of carrying 3 A per contact.

Narrow profile hi-rel Datamate connector from Harwin fits into small spaces

Harwin has expanded its range of Datamate high-reliability connectors with the new L-Tek SIL (single-in-line) male crimp-contact connector. The SIL design provides a narrow profile, which enables

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Date:

09/06/2012

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Both IHL and IHS pushbuttons offer a long life of 5 million operations.

APEM Introduces its IH Hall Effect Pushbutton

APEM Components has introduced its IH Hall-Effect pushbutton. This pushbutton switch features a 12mm diameter bushing with a low behind-panel depth. APEM's IH series offers one-of-a-kind Hall-Effect

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Date:

09/06/2012

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The AD7091R core draws 349 ?A (typ) at 3 V when operating at 1 MSPS.

Analog Devices' ADC with internal reference delivers high accuracy with low power in small packages

Analog Devices has introduced the first product in a series of ultra-low-power, 12-bit, 1-MSPS SAR (successive approximation register) ADCs with internal 2.5-V reference. The new ADC is designed for

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Date:

09/06/2012

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ST's new pressure sensor can accurately measure air pressure from 260 millibars (about 10 km elevation) to 1,260 millibars (about 1800 m below sea level).

STMicroelectronics enables precision 3D location sensing

STMicroelectronics has introduced a new pressure sensor that allows mobile phones and other portable devices to calculate their vertical elevation relative to sea level with very high accuracy. This

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Date:

09/06/2012

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The new Versatile Link POF interface devices from Avago are compatible with 3.3 and 5 V TTL signal levels. A 2.3 V analog version is also available.

Avago Technologies announces enhancements to plastic-optical-fiber product family

Avago Technologies has announced their latest product enhancements to the popular Versatile Link POF (plastic-optical-fiber) product family. This product platform has become widely adopted for industrial

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Date:

09/06/2012

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TDK-Lambda's new ZWS150BP and ZWS240BP power supplies deliver 150 and 240 W, respectively, over an operating temperature of -10 to 50 °C at 100% load with efficiencies up to 91%.

TDK-Lambda introduces ZWS-BP 150 and 240 W single-output power supplies

TDK Corporation has announced the new TDK-Lambda ZWS-BP series of single-output, PCB-type AC-DC power supplies. Based on the popular ZWS series, the ZWS-BP is 30% smaller than its predecessor, thus

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Date:

09/06/2012

Click image to enlarge: The EFM32 Tiny Gecko Starter Kit provides energy monitoring; real-time energy and power profiling; light, LC, and touch sensors; an 8 x 20 LCD, SEGGER J-link debugger, free evaluation compiler, and gains Simplicity Studio support.

Energy Micro's EFM32 Gecko microcontrollers deliver high performance with low energy consumption

Benchmark tests using IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM version 6.40 confirms the low-energy performance of Energy Micro's EFM32 Gecko microcontroller—even beating Cortex-M0+ Core rivals. The EFMTG840F32

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Date:

09/02/2012

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GaN on SiC device

Microsemi launches RF transistor for aviation radar

Microsemi has announced its 1011GN-700ELM, the first in a family of RF transistors for high-power ATC (air traffic control) and SSR (secondary surveillance radio) applications used to send messages

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Date:

09/01/2012

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Exceria Micro SD of Type HD series

Toshiba expands Exceria memory-card line

Exceria offers cards compliant with the UHS-I memory-card standard. The minimum recording speed is compliant with UHS speed class 1 (maximum bus transfer rate from 25 to 104 MBps) and SD speed class

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Date:

09/01/2012

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New RF inductors are available in the range of 1 to 32 nH and support frequencies well above 1 GHz.

AVX'S multilayer organic high-current inductors now in 0402 size

AVX has developed a multilayer organic RF inductor in a 0402 case size that offers high current in a small footprint. Providing high current and high self-resonance, the RoHS-compliant device features

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Date:

08/30/2012

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Orion Fans' OA109AP Series delivers airflows ranging from 62 to 110 CFM. The OA172SAP Series Series delivers 103 to 212 CFM.

Low-energy-consumption fans provide 30% power savings in LED cooling applications

Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics, has developed a series of thermally-controlled AC and DC fans for cooling solid-state lighting. The smart fans deliver high airflow to help

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Date:

08/30/2012

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iWatt�s iW3616 and iW3617 operate with > 85% efficiency, > 0.95 power factor, and meet global standards, including European Union IEC61000-3-2(1).

iWatt launches flickerless, digital-dimming SSL LED drivers with up to 25 W output power

iWatt has announced its latest digital AC/DC SSL (solid state lighting) LED driver platform with the iW3616 and iW3617. This new platform expands iWatt's existing line of flickerless LED drivers,

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Date:

08/30/2012

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TI unveils flexible clocking ICs

Texas Instruments has introduced a flexible and highly integrated clock jitter cleaner/multiplier for use in wired communications and test-and-measurement applications. The LMK04906 offers three redundant

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Date:

08/30/2012

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NCP1851 housed in a 25-bump Flip-Chip CSP

ON Semiconductor introduces next generation Li-ion battery charger

ON Semiconductor has introduced a fully programmable Li-ion battery charger, optimised for power efficiency in smart phones, tablets, and other handheld devices. The NCP1851 significantly reduces

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Date:

08/30/2012

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Polyzen CE Series of integrated over-voltage and over-current devices

TE Circuit Protection introduces PolyZen CE

TE Circuit Protection has introduced the PolyZen CE (Consumer Electronics) series of circuit protection devices for tablet PCs and other portable consumer electronics. Consumer electronics require

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Date:

08/28/2012

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The MCP47A1

Microchip introduces volatile DAC

Microchip Technology has introduced the volatile MCP47A1 DAC.� The low-power, low-cost DAC features a wide 1.8- to 5.5-V operating-voltage range, and is available in a 6-pin SC70 package.� The

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Date:

08/28/2012

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ICEblink40 Evaluation Kit

Lattice promotionally prices ICEblink 40 evaluation kits

Lattice Semiconductor has announced promotional pricing for its recently released iCEblink40 Evaluation Kits. The iCE40 mobileFPGA family, fabricated on non-volatile 40nm technology, is optimized

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Date:

08/27/2012

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Solar power standby for emergency warning systems

Eoplly and Solar Street Lights power Detroit early-warning system

Eoplly USA, solar products designer and manufacturer, and Solar Street Lights USA, a US manufacturer of solar street lights and storage systems, have announced the completion of approximately fifty

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Date:

08/27/2012

T543 Series Polymer Tantalum capacitors

Kemet introduces new line of polymer COTS capacitors

Kemet has introduced a new line of polymer COTS capacitors. The�T543 Series�offers over 300 discrete part numbers not including termination,�ESR,�and surge-current options. This offering provides

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Date:

08/26/2012

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PGCL Installation Overview

Latest PGCL has automatic generation of ARM NEON/SIMD instructions

PGI (The Portland Group), a wholly-owned subsidiary of STMicroelectronics and a supplier of compilers and tools for high-performance computing, has released PGCL 12.7. PGCL is the PGI OpenCL framework

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Date:

08/26/2012

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IR Introduces Two Complete Ultrabook™ Vcore Solutions that Shrink Footprint by 40-50 Percent and Extend Battery Life

International Rectifier has announced the introduction of the IR3588 CHiL® digital control IC and IR3552 and IR3548 single- and dual-phase PowIRstage™ devices, delivering the industry's smallest solutions

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Date:

08/24/2012

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MCOIL Metal Power Inductors

Mouser offers MCOIL metal power inductors

Mouser Electronics has announced that MCOIL metal power inductors, the first of a series of coil components that use metallic magnetic materials are now in stock. The MCOIL metal power inductors are

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Date:

08/24/2012

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The LT3518HUF operates from 3 to 30 V supplies and can provide 2.3 A to LEDs in high-ambient-temperature applicaitons.

45-V 2.3-A LED driver for boost, buck, or buck-boost high-current applications

Linear Technology has announced the H-grade version of the LT3518. The LT3518 is a 45-V high-side current-sense DC-DC converter designed to drive high-current LEDs at constant current. Its 3- to 30-V

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Date:

08/23/2012

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Stackpole's ASR series has working-voltage ratings from 1.6 kVDC for the �-W size, up to 5 kV for the 1-W and mini 2-W sizes.

Stackpole's ASR series high-voltage anti-surge resistors serve high-pulse-voltage applications

The ASR Series from Stackpole are high-voltage, anti-surge, axial-leaded resistors. The ASR series uses special film that has working-voltage ratings from 1.6 kVDC for the �-W size, up to 5 kV for

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Date:

08/23/2012

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Applications can reduce board space and driver dissipation by 80%.

TI introduces fully integrated 1.8-V and 3.3-V, seven-channel relay driver

Texas Instruments has introduced a fully-integrated, seven-channel relay driver that can support low-voltage relays from as low as 1.8 V up to 5 V. The ULN2003LV relay driver replaces a handful of

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Date:

08/23/2012

Analog Devices introduces 300-m UTP-cable equalizer for analog video distribution

Analog Devices has introduced an integrated triple differential receiver and adjustable cable equalizer with high equalized bandwidth at 300 m and the low power consumption. Designed for high-resolution

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Date:

08/23/2012

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Westcorp MicroPAC configurable system

Vicor offers Westcor MicroPAC system for space-constrained applications

Vicor has introduced its new Westcor MicroPAC power-factor-corrected AC-DC power system providing up to 1300 W of continuous power at up to 92% efficiency and 1.53 W/cm3 power density in

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Date:

08/22/2012

AVX expands leaded SkyCap capacitor offering to include 10-F 50-V rating in X7R dielectric

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SR655C106KAR capacitors are rated at 50 V and are available in values to 10 ?F.

AVX expands leaded SkyCap capacitor offering to include 10-μF 50-V rating in X7R dielectric

AVX has expanded its SkyCap SR Series to include a multilayer ceramic capacitor rated at 10 ?F and 50 V in an X7R dielectric (�15% from -55 to +125 °C). Designated the SR655C106KAR, the new SkyCap

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Date:

08/22/2012

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Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies

TDK-Lambda highlights for UK Engineering Design show

One of the many product highlights at the TDK-Lambda stand at this year's 10-11 October Engineering Design Show in Coventry, UK is the new Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies that comprise

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Date:

08/20/2012

The fully certified and compliant Terra 51

ABB fast charger gets safety-compliance certification

Terra 51 is fully certified and compliant with all of the relevant safety standards, as specified by UL, for the United States and Canada, and now available for customer delivery. ABB has received

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Date:

08/19/2012

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New Mil-DTL-38999 Series III Class J & M composite connectors

ITT Interconnect Solutions offers composite Mil-DTL-38999 Series III connector

The new composite connector is developed specifically for the aerospace market. Military- and commercial-aerospace manufacturers are under continual pressure to reduce operational aircraft weight.

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Date:

08/19/2012

TSMC unveils 100-MHz flash-memory microcontroller products

TSMC has launched its foundry segment's first 100-MHz� single-cycle-access 90-nm embedded-flash IP targeting a wide range of automotive, communications, and industrial MCUs. The new macro provides

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Date:

08/17/2012

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The VMS-300 power supply

CUI's 300-W AC-DC power supplies meet EN60601-1 3rd edition for medical applications

CUI announced the addition of a family of compact 300-W power supplies to its VMS AC-DC medical power portfolio. Offering high power density of 12.5 W/in3, the space-saving power supplies

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Date:

08/17/2012

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Tensilica HiFi Audio DSP architecture

Novatek in volume production with Tensilica DSPs

Tensilica has announced that Novatek is in volume production of three new home entertainment SOC designs that use Tensilica's HiFi Audio DSP for a high-fidelity audio listening experience. The new

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Date:

08/17/2012

AUIRFR4292 and AUIRFS6535 MOSFETS

International Rectifier introduces automotive power MOSFETs

International Rectifier has launched the AUIRFR4292 and AUIRFS6535 automotive-qualified power MOSFETs featuring Rds(on) low on-state resistance for Piezo injection systems for both diesel and petrol

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Date:

08/16/2012

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DS90UB913Q serializer features a 10- to 100-MHz pixel clock and 10- and 12-bit pixel depth. The DS90UB914Q deserializer automatically adapts EQ gain, compensating for dynamic and long-term changes in cable loss.

TI FPD-Link III chipset streamlines video and data interface for megapixel driver-assist cameras

Texas Instruments has introduced the DS90UB913Q serializer and DS90UB914Q deserializer, the newest additions to its FPD-Link III automotive-grade chipset family. The SerDes chipset provides a seamless

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Date:

08/16/2012

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FB Series capacitors feature voltage ratings of 550 to 1200 V and a capacitance range from 0.68 to 75 uF.

AVX introduces new DC-link film capacitor series for power-supply and inverter applications

AVX has introduced a new line of polypropylene dielectric DC-link film capacitors. Designated the FB Series, the capacitors feature voltage ratings of 550 to 1200 V and a capacitance range from 0.68

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Date:

08/16/2012

Wrth Elektronik joins Wireless Consortium, releasing wireless chokes

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Wireless-power charging-coil series WE-WPC devices are QI compliant.

Würth Elektronik joins Wireless Consortium, releasing wireless chokes

Würth Elektronik has joined the Wireless Power Consortium and simultaneously released a series of inductors for wireless-power. The wireless-power charging-coil series WE-WPC includes two high-Q components,

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Date:

08/15/2012

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Kemet T545 Surface Mount Capacitor

Kemet offers high energy polymer tantalum series

Kemet has introduced its new�T545 high-energy polymer tantalum series�of surface-mount capacitors. These devices are well suited for applications including SSD (solid-state drives), wireless cards,

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Date:

08/15/2012

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Wire to board Micro-Lock connector

Molex introduces new line of through-hole Micro-Lock connectors

Molex has introduced a new line of through-hole Micro-Lock single-row connectors for wire-to-board applications in datacom, telecom, networking equipment, and consumer electronics including gaming

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Date:

08/15/2012

Wolfson Microelectronics' DSP software enhances bluetooth headsets

Nokia has selected Wolfson Microelectronics' ATLAS DSP software for its Reaction Bluetooth Headset. Developed by Wolfson's Dynamic Hearing division, ATLAS uses the microphone signals in the headset

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Date:

08/15/2012

IR�s automotive-qualified 600-V trench IGBTs in D2Pak deliver high power density in HEVs & EVs

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IRï½s automotive-qualified 600-V trench IGBTs in D2Pak deliver high power density in HEVs & EVs

International Rectifier has announced the introduction of a family of automotive-qualified 600-V IGBTs for electric and hybrid vehicle applications including air conditioner inverters, pumps, and

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Date:

08/15/2012

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iMOD THiNCAP ultracapacitor module for power conditioning applications

Ioxus launches thin-cell iMOD ultracapacitor modules

Ioxus has announced it is offering thin-cell ultracapacitor modules for power conditioning and AGV (automated guided vehicle) applications. Ioxus THiNCAP iMOD modules consist of high-power, thin,

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Date:

08/15/2012

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Linear Technology's LTC6417 provides a low-noise, low-distortion differential signal path capable of driving 14- and 16-bit high-speed ADCs.

Low-noise 1.6-GHz differential buffer drives 50-? load

Linear Technology has announced the LTC6417, a fully differential buffer amplifier with only 1.5nV/?Hz output-referred noise. The LTC6417 is capable of driving a differential 50-? load and is optimized

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Date:

08/15/2012

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LNK410EG (dimming) and LNK420EG (non-dimming) provide a constant-current output with a PF-corrected and low-THD input for challenging industrial and commercial LED lighting applications to 75 W.

Power Integrations introduces 75-W single-stage driver for LED lighting

Power Integrations has announced two new additions to its LinkSwitch-PH IC family. The new devices allow commercial-lighting applications up to 75 W to benefit from a single-stage design, dramatically

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Date:

08/15/2012

New Eaton switchgear enhances efficiency for industrial, data-center customers

Eaton is expanding its line of Magnum DS switchgear engineered to protect, control, and monitor low-voltage distribution systems. The Magnum DS switchgear now incorporates the Magnum Narrow 4000 A

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Date:

08/15/2012

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The DCN series super capacitors are available in 1 to 3,200 F, 2.7 to 5.5 WVDC.

New super capacitors reach 3,500 F for power, energy storage, and audio applications

The new DCN series of super capacitors from Illinois Capacitor offers capacitance values up to an astonishing 3,500 Farads, while maintaining small case sizes. Custom modules are also available to

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Date:

08/13/2012

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Low-PIM adapters

Pasternak expands precision low PIM adapters line

Pasternack Enterprises has expanded its high performance, precision low-PIM adapters. The new low-PIM (passive intermodulation) adapters from Pasternack target applications requiring high performance

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Date:

08/13/2012

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The L3GD20H 3-axis gyroscope draws 25% less current, outputs 60% less noise, and turns on 80% faster than ST's previous generation devices.

STMicroelectronics' tiny 3-axis gyroscope delivers power, speed, and design-in advantages

STMicroelectronics has unveiled its smallest, lowest-power, and highest-performance chip-scale gyroscope for advanced motion-sensing applications. ST's L3GD20H gyroscope measures only 3 x 3 x 1 mm.

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Date:

08/13/2012

EPC's wireless power system operates at 6.78 MHz and can deliver up to 15 W.

EPC announces wireless-power demonstration system featuring HF GaN FETs

EPC (Efficient Power Conversion) has announced a high-efficiency wireless power demonstration system using the high-frequency switching capability of GaN transistors. EPC's GaN FETs are attractive

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Date:

08/13/2012

The Falcon embedded processing unit

VersaLogic launches Falcon embedded computers

VersaLogic has launchee Falcon—an extremely small, rugged, embedded computer. The new EPU (Embedded Processing Unit) format combines processor, memory, video, and system I/O into a compact form factor. The

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Date:

08/11/2012

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General Purpose Integrated Circuit Controller

National Instruments single-board controller offers RIO architecture for smart, grid-tied power-conversion systems

The new NI (National Instruments) single-board RIO (reconfigurable I/O) GPIC (General Purpose Inverter Controller) enables a new embedded-system-design approach for rapid deployment of advanced, field-reconfigurable,

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Date:

08/10/2012

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The IDTF1102 provides +43 dBm IP3O while dissipating on 1.15 W at 5 V.

IDT low-band RF mixer reduces IM3 for 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G systems

Integrated Device Technology has announced a low-band RF mixer that enhances the user's mobile connectivity experience by reducing IMD (intermodulation distortion) in the crowded spectrum for 4G LTE,

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Date:

08/09/2012

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Linear Technology's LTC2996 updates either of two temperature measurements every 3.5 ms to provide systems with sufficient time to react to alerts.

Linear Technology's new high-accuracy temperature monitor provides adjustable alerts

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC2996 high-accuracy temperature sensor for 2.25 to 5.5 V systems. The LTC2996 measures a remote diode's temperature with �1 °C accuracy and its own die temperature

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Date:

08/09/2012

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Hi-rel COTS connectors, with 18 to 96 signal contacts, are well suited for Industrial, Medical, Aerospace, and Military markets.

Hi-rel three-row Datamate connectors from Harwin now available off the shelf

Popular hi-rel, high-performance, three-row Datamate connectors from Harwin are now available from stock. The company is stocking these COTS connectors in five different configurations of PCB and

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Date:

08/09/2012

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