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New buck/boost controller with integrated buck MOSFET for automotive applications

Allegro MicroSystems Europe has introduced a new automotive AEC-Q100 qualified power management IC. The A4450 can implement either a buck or buck/boost regulator to efficiently convert automotive battery voltages into a tightly regulated v

Allegro | Products | 11-08-2016

High-surge transient protection array guards circuits from destructive overvoltage

Semtech Corporation has announced the TClamp2472S, a versatile two-line, low-capacitance transient protection array designed to safeguard xDSL interfaces from dangerous transient voltage threats. In addition to xDSL interfaces, it is also a

Semtech | Products | 11-08-2016

PCI Express interface card is ideal for low power, dense computing applications

Artesyn Embedded Technologies have announced the SharpSwitch PCIE-9205 PCI Express intelligent network interface card, which eliminates the need for a costly external load balancer in wireless, communications, broadcast and streaming media

Artesyn Communication Products | Products | 11-08-2016

Complete plug-and-play development kit for open source thread networking protocol

Available from Mouser, the Dialog Semiconductor OpenThreadSandbox development kit is a complete plug-and-play hardware and software kit for the open source thread networking protocol. The development kit is based on the SmartBond SoC family

Mouser Electronics | Products | 11-08-2016

Buck converters achieve high efficiency under both light and full-load conditions

Diodes Inc have introduced the AP3401 and AP3428 DC-DC step-down converters that are capable of driving loads up to 1A with excellent line and load-regulation provided by a constant-frequency PWM control that requires no external compensati

Diodes Inc | Products | 11-08-2016

Next generation high performance RF connectors in small package

Stocked by Mouser, these Amphenol / SV Microwave SMPS connectors are the next generation high performance subminiature RF connectors. SMPS connectors utilise the same great features of the SMP and SMPM connector series in an even smaller pa

Mouser Electronics | Products | 11-08-2016

Extended range of pluggable vertical and horizontal terminal blocks

JPR Electronics are now stocking an increased range of pluggable rising clamp terminal blocks from CamdenBoss. The comprehensive range now available includes plugs and headers with pitches of 3.5mm, 3.81mm, 5mm, 5.08mm, 7.5mm, 7.62mm, 10mm

JPR Electronics | Products | 11-08-2016

Time-of-flight ranging sensor supports a wide range of functions

Mouser now stocks the VL53L0X laser-ranging sensor from STMicroelectronics (ST). The time-of-flight sensor integrates a leading-edge SPAD array and the second generation of ST’s FlightSense technology to extend the measurement range up to t

Mouser Electronics | Products | 11-08-2016

Robust recessed LED panel mount indicator that maximises light distribution

VCC has designed a rugged 5mm LED indicator with an innovative reflector that maximises light output and distribution. The robust L65 Series LED indicator has a recessed design that offers a 30 or 45 degree viewing angle. The small series i

VCC | Products | 11-08-2016

Pressure transducers eliminate hard wiring and provide remote process control

TE Connectivity / Measurement Specialties U5600 wireless pressure transducers, available now from Mouser, are modular UltraStable line 24-bit ADC digital output wireless transducers enclosed in a stainless steel and polycarbonate housing. T

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-08-2016

Low-voltage rail-to-rail operational amplifier for cost-sensitive systems

Texas Instruments’ TLV379 family of single, dual, and quad operational amplifiers represents a cost-optimised generation of low-voltage and micropower amplifiers. Operating on a supply voltage as low as 1.8V (±0.9V) and consuming extremely

Texas Instruments | Products | 10-08-2016

New supercapacitor module ideal for use in hybrid or electric vehicles

Now available through TTI Europe is Eaton’s new XLR supercapacitor module providing energy storage for high power charge/discharge cycling and peak power shaving applications and improving power quality for voltage spikes and brown outs.

TTI Europe | Products | 10-08-2016

Wireless charging receiver coil is an innovative way to charge portable devices

Stocked by RS Components and from Wurth Elektronik comes the WE-WPCC Series Qi wireless charging coils, an innovative wireless way to charge portable electronic devices such as mobile phones. Current charging technologies make it im

RS Components | Products | 10-08-2016

Switch series achieves a vandal-proof solution with security and reliability

Alcoswitch's anti-vandal switch series, available from Digi-Key, is designed for security and reliability in a variety of panel-mount industrial and building applications. The large pushbutton and available LED indicators illuminate the swi

Digikey | Products | 10-08-2016