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TI – Efficient audio power amplifier for driving bridged-tied stereo speakers

This Texas Instruments TPA3137D2 device is an efficient, Class-D audio power amplifier for driving bridged-tied stereo speakers at up to 6W, 6ohm, or 8ohm (per channel). Advanced EMI suppression technology with spread spectrum contr

Texas Instruments | 22-07-2016

Thin laminate energy devices superior to conventional secondary batteries

Murata has unveiled the UMAL, a low-profile high-capacity energy device. Designed to meet the demand for a slim high-capacity energy source with a maintenance-free extended life cycle in wireless sensor nodes, the UMAL has charge / discharg

Murata | 22-07-2016

Optocouplers feature reinforced insulation and reliability for safety and signal isolation

Broadcom ACPL/ACFL extended temperature optocouplers, available from Mouser, feature reinforced insulation and reliability for safety and signal isolation. The ACPL/ACFL operate up to 125C maximum and are ideal for critical applications. Th

Mouser Electronics | 22-07-2016

Step-down regulators with fully integrated circuitry within moulded package and metal substrate

Stocked by Digi-Key, the VDRM family from Wurth Electronics are step-down or ‘buck’ regulators that contain the control circuitry, power MOSFETs, the output inductor, and several discrete resistors and capacitors within a moulded package an

Digikey | 21-07-2016

Step down converters provide highly efficient step down over wide output current range

Texas Instruments TPS6208x 1.2A step down converters, in stock at Mouser, provide highly efficient step down conversion over a wide output current range. These high frequency synchronous step down converters operate in PWM mode at medium to

Mouser Electronics | 21-07-2016

Fast isolated gate driver for high-voltage applications

Texas Instruments has introduced a fast 5.7-kVRMS isolated dual-channel gate driver which they claim is the fastest in the industry. It is the first of a new gate-driver family in their isolation portfolio. The UCC21520’s flexible, universa

Texas Instruments | 20-07-2016

Gate driver circuit maximises SiC MOSFET performance

The SCT2H12NZ from Rohm is now available from Digi-Key and provides the high breakdown voltage required for auxiliary power supplies in industrial equipment. Conduction loss is reduced by 8x over conventional silicon MOSFETs, contributing t

Digikey | 19-07-2016

Synchronous buck regulator features forced PWM and external clock synchronisation

Fairchild FAN53600/10 synchronous buck regulator, available from Mouser, is a 3MHz step-down switching voltage regulator with a peak efficiency of 97%. This regulator is available in 600mA or 1A options and delivers a fixed output from an i

Mouser Electronics | 19-07-2016

Analog to digital converters for data acquisition, audio and power quality analysis

Stocked by Farnell element14, Analog Devices’ 8 channel and 4 channel analog to digital converters are for synchronised sampling of AC and DC signals. They are suitable for use in a wide variety of data acquisition systems, audio test and m

Farnell element14 | 18-07-2016

Ultra compact low-cost standalone LoRa module

Murata has launched a compact low-cost low-power wide area network (LPWAN) wireless module that supports the LoRaWAN long range wireless protocol. The stand-alone compact module measures just 12.5mm x 11.6mm x 1.76mm, is constructed in a me

Murata | 18-07-2016

High performance 120W DC-DC converters for harsh environments

TDK-Lambda has introduced new 12V, 24V and 28V output HQA DC-DC converters - with additional output voltage models to be added in the coming months. Packaged in a ruggedised quarter-brick form factor, the encapsulated HQA120 models can

TDK Lambda | 18-07-2016

DC-DC converter cuts installation costs and increase efficiency

Available from Mouser, the Phoenix Contact UNO DC-DC converter is able to cut installation costs and increase efficiency by supplying power to a control cabinet directly from a photovoltaic system. The converter can be installed in the fiel

Mouser Electronics | 18-07-2016

Power relays ideal for energy management control system applications

Panasonic Industrial Devices DW Series ‘low profile’ type (inrush type) power relays, from Mouser, are 16A resistive, and feature 100A inrush switching capacity in a significantly lower height profile of 15.8mm. The relays offer both single

Panasonic | 18-07-2016

Compact high-efficiency and AC/DC PSU for outdoor and industrial environments

Luso Electronics has announced availability of EFORE’s ROAL-branded DDP400 high-efficiency AC/DC sealed power module. With its high efficiency, small form factor and convection or conduction cooling capability, the sealed power supply targe

Luso | 15-07-2016

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