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Heart rate/pulse oximeter complete with integrated red IR LEDs and power supply

The MAXREFDES117#, available from Farnell element14, is a heart rate and pulse oximetry monitor reference design board. This low power, optical heart rate module is complete with integrated red IR LEDs and power supply. The tiny board is pe

Farnell element14 | Products | 20-10-2016

Miniature PCB mount power supply meets international medical safety standards

Available immediately from Digi-Key, XP Power introduces the EME05 series of ultra-compact, single output, 5W AC/DC power supplies. Believed to be one of the smallest 5W supplies on the market and available in either an encapsulated or open

Digikey | Products | 20-10-2016

Low power eight channel repeater with crosspoint

Texas Instruments’ DS280MB810 is an extremely low-power, high-performance eight-channel linear equaliser supporting multi-rate, multi-protocol interfaces up to 28Gbaud. It is used to extend the reach and improve the robustness of high-speed

Texas Instruments | Products | 20-10-2016

Robust terminals and connectors target industrial and commercial transport applications

RS Components has added TE Connectivity’s DEUTSCH Industrial Vehicle (DIV) product range to its terminal and connector portfolio. For over 70 years, DEUTSCH products have developed a reputation for reliable, high-performance connectivity in

RS Components | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 20-10-2016

Common mode chokes with ESD suppressor circuit for use in smartphones, tablets and PCs

Available from Mouser, Panasonic EXC common mode chokes are common mode noise filters. These chokes also include an ESD suppressor circuit. The chokes are ideal for use in smartphones and table PCs. They are ideal for ESD and noise suppress

Mouser Electronics | Products | 20-10-2016

Intelligent charge controller targets next-generation power banks

A highly-integrated new single-chip power bank solution for the development of next generation Li-Ion powered products, the LC709501F has been introduced by ON Semiconductor. The total Li-Ion battery solution offers broad power and vol

ON Semiconductor | Products | 20-10-2016

New USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors expand proven portfolio

CUI’s Components Group has announced the expansion of its existing portfolio of power, audio and signal connectors with the addition of a USB product line. The new connector family incorporates USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors available in Type A

CUI | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 20-10-2016

Authenticator has cryptographic tools derived from asymmetric and symmetric security functions

Stocked by Mouser, the Maxim DS28C36 Deep Cover Secure Authenticator provides a core set of cryptographic tools derived from integrated asymmetric (ECC-P256) and symmetric (SHA-256) security functions. In addition to the security services p

Mouser Electronics | Products | 20-10-2016

High-speed backplane connector system offers future-proof expansion

The expansion of its established ExaMAX high-speed backplane connector system has been announced by Samtec. Optimized for high-density and high-speed performance, the scalable ExaMAX system meets today’s data rates while providing a future-

Samtec | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 20-10-2016

Highly-integrated polyphaser AFE features power quality analysis

Analog Devices has introduced a highly-integrated polyphase analog front end (AFE) with power quality analysis designed to help extend the health and life of industrial equipment while saving developers significant time and cost over custom

Analog Devices | Products | 20-10-2016

Miniature shielded digital audio transformers reduce negative effects of EMI

HALO Electronics TG10-DA miniature shielded digital audio transformers, available from Mouser, provide a compact package solution to reduce the negative effects of electromagnetic interference. The series offers a frequency bandwidth of 10k

Mouser Electronics | Products | 20-10-2016

New 26VDC varistor expands proven dual-function automotive series

Expanding its proven portfolio, the latest from AVX is a 26VDC dual-function device for its TransFeed and TransFeed automotive ranges. The new device offers exceptional EMI/RFI filtering and bi-directional ESD protection capabilities to

AVX | Products | 20-10-2016

Industry's smallest hybrid board-to-FPC connector

Designed for battery-pack connections in mobile devices, a new miniature board-to-flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector has been developed by Hirose. With a space-saving design that includes a 0.35mm pitch, stacking height of only

Hirose | Products | 20-10-2016

New memory offers unlimited endurance along with safe data storage at power loss

A new low-cost, low-risk memory solution offering unlimited endurance and safe data storage at power loss is now available from Microchip Technology. This new I2C EERAM memory is an easy-to-implement, non-volatile SRAM memory that is ideal

Microchip Technology | Semiconductors | 19-10-2016