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First module for ultra long-range low-power network LoRa standard

Microchip has announced the first in a series of modules for the LoRa technology low-data-rate wireless networking standard, which enables Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless communication with a range of more

Microchip Technology | 06-03-2015

Device allows Ethernet connectivity in the harshest environments

As the number of applications requiring Ethernet connectivity continues to increase application requirements continue to change. In response, Texas Instruments (TI) has designed the DP83848 to allow Ethernet connectivity in the harshest

Texas Instruments | 05-03-2015

High-performance low-profile 500mW Zener diodes

Aimed at applications such as voltage stabilization and reference voltage generation in power supplies and LED lighting, Vishay's PLZ Series 500mW Zener diodes are now stocked by Mouser. The silicon planar Zener diodes are housed in a

Mouser Electronics | 05-03-2015

Digital-to-analogue converters with non-volatile memory and I2C interface

Microchip has announced the expansion of its non-volatile digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) product line with the MCP47FEBXX Series. The low-power, single- and dual-channel DACs feature 8-, 10- and 12-bit resolution, integrated EEPROM

Microchip Technology | 04-03-2015

Repeater enables I2C and similar bus systems to be extended without degradation

The Texas Instruments (TI) TCA9509 integrated circuit is an I2C bus/SMBus repeater for use in I2C/SMBus systems. The device can also provide bidirectional voltage-level translation (up-translation/down-translation) between low voltages

Texas Instruments | 04-03-2015

Quick and convenient access to legacy Micron 512M SDRAMs

Alliance Memory recently announced that its 32M x 16 MT48LC32M16A2P-75: C (commercial temperature), 32M x 16 MT48LC32M16A2P-75 IT:C (industrial temperature), 64M x 8 MT48LC64M8A2P-75:C (commercial temperature), and 64M x 8 MT48LC64M8A2P-75

Digikey | 04-03-2015

New TVS diode arrays protect low voltage CMOS devices in many applications

Littelfuse has introduced the SLVU2.8-8 Series 2.8V, 30A TVS Diode Array (SPA Diodes), designed to protect low voltage CMOS devices from damage caused by ESD and lightning-induced transients. When compared to similar market solutions, SLVU2

Littelfuse | 04-03-2015

Analog to digital converter optimized for low-power operation

Mouser is now stocking the Texas Instruments (TI) ADS8339 successive-approximation register (SAR) analog to digital converter (ADC). Optimized for low-power operation, where power consumption scales directly with speed, the ADS8339 is a

Mouser Electronics | 04-03-2015

Robust op-amp integrates input protection against signal excursions

Digi-Key now stocks Analog Devices' ADA4177 precision op amp - the industry's first and most robust operational amplifier that integrates input protection against signal excursions of 32V beyond the supply rails, and 70dB of rejection fo

Digikey | 03-03-2015

High-reliability SP2T RF switch satisfies a multitude of applications

IDT's IDTF2912NCGI high-reliability, low insertion loss, 50 SP2T absorptive RF switch is now available from Mouser stock. The device is designed for a multitude of wireless and other RF applications and covers a broad frequency range f

Mouser Electronics | 02-03-2015

RF envelope and TruPwr RMS detector presents proportional output voltage

The Analog Devices ADL5511 RF envelope and TruPwr RMS detector is now available from Digi-Key. The device's envelope output voltage is presented as a voltage that is proportional to the envelope of the input signal. The RMS output vol

Digikey | 27-02-2015

Complete instrumentation amplifier and thermocouple cold-junction compensator

The Analog Device AD594/AD595 is a complete instrumentation amplifier and thermocouple cold junction compensator on a monolithic chip. Now available from RS Components, the device combines an ice point reference with a pre-calibrated a

RS Components | 27-02-2015

Automotive-grade ARM Cortex-M0+-based MCUs with capacitive touch hardware support

Atmel has launched its next-generation family of automotive-qualified ARM Cortex-M0+-based MCUs with an integrated peripheral touch controller (PTC) for capacitive touch applications. The new SAM DA1 is the first series in this Atmel |SM

Atmel | 27-02-2015

Device allows developers to easily configure up to 20 mixed-signal ports on a single chip

Mouser is now stocking the Maxim Integrated MAX11300 20-Port mixed-signal I/O device. Unlike traditional multichannel data converters, the MAX11300 uses proprietary mixed-signal PIXIT technology, allowing developers to easily configure

Mouser Electronics | 27-02-2015

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