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LTC2947power and energy monitor for 0V to 15V DC supply rails

A new power and energy monitor for 0V to 15V DC supply rails, the LTC2947 has been introduced by Linear Technology. Most power and energy monitoring ICs use an external sense resistor to measure current. However, choosing a sense resisto

Linear | 08-09-2016

RFMW – New GaN drop-in driver amplifier operates from 2.4 to 6GHz

New from RFMW, the API Technologies’ QB-925 class AB amplifier operates from 2.4 to 6GHz. The QB-925 utilizes rugged, GaN technology to provide up to 10W of saturated output power offering broadband, medium power RF amplification in a sm

RFMW | 08-09-2016

World's first SIP-8 packaged DC-DC converters deliver 9W

Powersolve has introduced what it believes to be the world's first SIP-8 packaged DC-DC converter series to provide an isolated and regulated output voltage with up to 9W of output power. Models in the Tracopower TMR9 series are availa

Powersolve | 08-09-2016

Compact external power supplies are ideal medical and commercial applications

Now available from Digi-Key are XP Power’s ALM65 series of external single output 65W AC/DC power supplies. These compact supplies, measuring 33.5mm x 125.5mm x 55.5mm, comply with the latest Level VI energy efficiency standard, introduced

Digikey | 07-09-2016

MOSFET technology designed and optimised to minimise the footprint in handheld and mobile applications

This Texas Instruments 29mohm, –12V, P-Channel FemtoFET MOSFET technology is designed and optimised to minimise the footprint in many handheld and mobile applications. This technology is capable of replacing standard small signal MOSFETs wh

Texas Instruments | 07-09-2016

Full-bridge DC motor driver provides simple solution for driving and controlling brushed motors

Stocked by Mouser, Maxim MAX14871 full-bridge DC motor driver provides a low-power and simple solution for driving and controlling brushed motors. The motors can have voltages between 4.5V and 36V. This driver has a very low driver on resis

Mouser Electronics | 07-09-2016

Compact, single-chip MPS monolithic power modules for DC-DC applications

Mouser now stocks the MPM from Monolithic Power Systems. Providing superior performance and inherent reliability by eliminating unnecessary assembly steps and minimising external components, the MPM family comprises integrated DC-DC solutio

Mouser Electronics | 07-09-2016

Capacitor-free, LDO regulator for automotive, navigation and camera applications

The TLV733P-Q1 family of Texas Instruments’ LDO linear regulators are ultra-small, low quiescent current LDOs that can source 300mA with good line and load transient performance. These devices provide a typical accuracy of 1%. The famil

Texas Instruments | 06-09-2016

In-vehicle networking solutions compatible with the ISO 11898 standard

Automobile manufactures are designing decentralised, distributed systems connected through industry interface standards. ON Semiconductor offers an innovative in-vehicle portfolio, including LIN and CAN transceivers, that are available from

Digikey | 06-09-2016

Primary side logic interface device features a TTL logic level micro-controller interface

IXYS IX6610 transformer coupled driver logic interface, available from Mouser, is a primary side logic interface device. The device has a dual-channel bidirectional transformer interface that drives a secondary side intelligent IGBT driver.

Mouser Electronics | 06-09-2016

Slim safety relays ideal for use with safety circuits in production machinery

Available from Farnell element14, is Omron’s collection of G7SA slim safety relays which conform to European Standards and feature VDE-approved forcibly guided contacts to assure safe operation. These devices are available in four and s

Farnell element14 | 06-09-2016

Ultra-small integrated AFE designed for optical bio-sensing applications

Stocked by Mouser, Texas Instruments AFE4405 ultra-small integrated AFE is designed for optical bio-sensing applications. These applications include heart-rate monitoring (HRM) and saturation of peripheral capillary oxygen (SpO2). The devic

Mouser Electronics | 06-09-2016

Differential SAR ADC provides excellent static and dynamic performance

Available from Mouser, the Maxim MAX11960 1Msps differential SAR ADC is a 20-bit, 1Msps, dual simultaneous sampling, fully differential SAR ADC with internal reference buffers. The device provides excellent static and dynamic performance wi

Mouser Electronics | 05-09-2016

Low standby current monolithic backup battery switchover solution

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4420, a new dual input monolithic power prioritizer for 1.8V to 18V systems. To enable portability, preserve memory during brownouts, and ensure a graceful shutdown on power loss, electronic system

Linear | 05-09-2016

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