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New COM Express module ideal for applications in micro servers requiring low power consumption

Portwell has released the PCOM-B700G, a COM Express 3.0 Type 7 Basic Module (125mm x 95mm) based on the Intel Xeon processor D-1500 product family (codenamed Broadwell-DE). The device is designed according to the new COM Express Type 7 stan

Portwell | Products | 20-07-2017

Highly integrated buck battery charger provides seamless backup power

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4091, a complete lithium-ion battery backup management system for 3.45V to 4.45V supply rails that must be kept active during a long duration main power failure. The device employs a 36V monolithic bu

Linear Technology | Products | 20-07-2017

Bluetooth Mesh solution helps IoT developers cut time to market

Helping developers simplify the design of mesh-networked devices for the IoT and get to market faster, Silicon Labs has introduced a comprehensive suite of software and hardware that supports the new Bluetooth mesh specification. The new so

Silicon Laboratories Inc | Products | 20-07-2017

In-vehicle infotainment technology provides high quality digital multichannel audio streaming

Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) technology, developed by Microchip Technology will network the in-vehicle infotainment system of Volvo Cars’ second-generation XC60 SUV. The XC60 will be the fourth Volvo model to implement the technol

Microchip Technology | Distributors | 19-07-2017

Innovative traffic solutions help shape smarter cities

Mouser, along with celebrity engineer Grant Imahara, has released a new video for the Shaping Smarter Cities series, part of Mouser’s Empowering Innovation Together program. In the newest video, Imahara travels to Porto, Portugal, to in

Mouser Electronics | Distributors | 19-07-2017

New image sensor dev kit speeds up prototyping for embedded or robotic platforms

The Intel RealSense Developer Kit, available from RS Components, has the ZR300 (ZR300 developer kit) with a high-resolution depth camera and a robust motion tracking module. Also the developer kit has a USB 3.0 interface that speeds up prot

RS Components | Products | 19-07-2017

IO-Link device transceivers with integrated surge protection

The TIOL111 family of transceivers, from Texas Instruments, implements the IO-Link interface for industrial bidirectional, point-to-point communication. When the device is connected to an IO-Link master through a three-wire interface, the m

Texas Instruments | Products | 19-07-2017

Modular mounter with overdrive offers high-speed, flexible dual-head solution

Yamaha’s new Sigma Series G5S Modular Mounter delivers high-speed, flexible placement using a two-head mounting solution driven by the company’s patented Overdrive Control functionality. Self-loading ‘splice-less’ SL feeders eliminate produ

Yamaha | Products | 19-07-2017

Insulation offers exceptionally wide temperature range for multiple applications

Exceptionally thin and lightweight, Alpha Wire’s new ThermoThin hook-up wire offers outstanding performance for a wide range of demanding applications and environments. It is now available from Aerco. The solution delivers 600V performance

Aerco | Products | 19-07-2017

Electrically insulative epoxy delivers low exotherm for large castings and potting applications

Master Bond EP39MAOHT is a room temperature curing system for demanding bonding, sealing, coating, potting and encapsulation applications. “It is a versatile product that combines convenient handing, good flow, thermal conductivity, electri

Masterbond | Products | 19-07-2017

Synchronous step-down regulator delivers high efficiency with ultralow EMI/EMC emissions

Linear Technology has announced the LTC7103, a 2.3A, 105V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Its wide 4.4V to 105V input voltage range is designed for operation from a continuously high voltage input source or from an

Linear Technology | Products | 19-07-2017

Rectifiers ideal for high-frequency SMPSs and DC-DC converters in demanding automotive applications

Littelfuse has introduced a series of Schottky barrier rectifiers designed to outperform conventional switching diodes in commercial, industrial and automotive applications. DST Series Schottky barrier rectifiers combine ultra-low forward v

Littelfuse | Products | 19-07-2017

New generation of connectors designed for automotive applications

Amphenol RF introduces a new generation of the popular FAKRA connector series. The upgraded SMB connector design includes stamped and formed construction for fully automated cable termination. They also feature removable connector housings,

Amphenol | Products | 19-07-2017

RS Components – Start up aims to make STEAM lessons more engaging with new functionalities

pi-top has launched pi-top PULSE, which is available now from RS Components. The sleek, HAT compatible, pi-top add-on board functions as a high-end Raspberry Pi Speaker, features a vivid LED matrix and includes an inbuilt microphone that in

RS Components | Distributors | 18-07-2017