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SMT push button receptacle has space saving low-profile design

Available from RS Components, this Lite-Trap wire-to-broad connector system from Molex acts as a receptacle for push-button. It is rated at 3A, 320V AC/DC. With a space saving low-profile design, this connector system is ideal for t

RS Components | Products | 12-08-2016

End-to-end security solution for IoT devices connected to Amazon Web Services’ Cloud

Microchip have announced and end-to-end security solution for IoT devices that connect to Amazon Web Services IoT (AWS IoT), which they claim to be the industry’s first. Microchip and AWS collaborated to develop this integrated solution to

Microchip Technology | Products | 12-08-2016

Small form factor GNSS receiver delivers high acquisition and tracking sensitivity

U-blox has announced the EVA-M8Q GNSS receiver, completing its lineup of receivers in the miniature and cost-effective EVA 7mm x 7mm form-factor package. The receiver is TCXO-based and is optimised to provide the highest acquisition and tra

U-Blox | Products | 12-08-2016

Eight-channel configurable 1A Buck DC-DCs offer flexibility, efficiency and accuracy

Linear Technology Corporation have announced the LTC3374A, a highly integrated general-purpose power management solution for systems requiring multiple low voltage power supplies. The device can be configured to provide two to eight indepen

Linear | Products | 12-08-2016

Reliable multilayer NTC thermistors for harsh automotive applications

Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems Europe has released a new series of automotive grade NTC thermistors using a highly reliable multilayer / monolithic structure for use in harsh automotive, transportation and heavy equipment appli

Panasonic | Products | 12-08-2016

SiC power modules reduce inductance by half

Stocked by Mouser, the ROHM Semiconductor SiC power modules are half bridge SiC modules that integrate a SiC SBD and SiC MOSFET into a single package. These modules provide high frequency through reduced switching loss. These SiC po

Mouser Electronics | Products | 12-08-2016

Ultra-wide input DC converters are ideal for photovoltaic systems

PowerPax has extended its DC converter range with the addition of the PVxx-29Bxx series of isolated, ultra-wide input products. This series of products feature an input range of 200VDC – 1500VDC with 400VAC input to output isolation. They a

Powerpax | Products | 12-08-2016

Power choke coil has low profile and high power

The Panasonic ETQ-P Series power choke coil, available from Mouser, is a low profile, high power, low loss power inductor. The series features high inductance of 27A to 36A/0.80µH to 0.45µH (no saturation performance limitation due to its m

Mouser Electronics | Products | 12-08-2016

Ultra-compact, high efficiency AC/DC module delivers excellent power density

Luso Electronics have introduced Qualstar’s N2Power branded XR160 and XR160RE AC/DC power supplies. These ultra-small power supplies provide the highest power density in the market at their rated 160W power output. This ultra-compact format

Luso | Products | 12-08-2016

Three axis accelerometer ideal for wearables and consumer product motion sensing

In stock at Mouser, the mCube MC3630 three-axis accelerometer is a low-noise, ultra-low power, integrated digital output three-axis accelerometer that is ideal for wearables and consumer product motion sensing. Suitable applications

Mouser Electronics | Products | 12-08-2016

Smart and vandal-resistant capacitive switches

The capacitive switches from knitter-switch, series CTK, are an alternative to the popular anti-vandal pushbuttons as their IK-rating of IK10 conforms to highest requirement categories. The IP rating for dust and water is IP68. They are

Knitter | Products | 12-08-2016

Step-Down converter with integrated high-side MOSFET for automotive battery regulation

Texas Instruments LMR16030 60V 3A SIMPLE SWITCHER step-down converter, available now from Mouser, is a step-down regulator with an integrated high-side MOSFET. With a wide input range from 4.3V to 60V, it’s suitable for various applications

Mouser Electronics | Products | 11-08-2016

CMOS operational amplifiers offer precision performance at competitive prices

Texas Instruments’ OPA317-Q1 series of CMOS operational amplifiers offer precision performance at a very competitive price. These devices are members of the Zerø-Drift family of amplifiers that use a proprietary autocalibration technique to

Texas Instruments | Products | 11-08-2016

Bluetooth smart padlock for preventing access in indoor conditions

Stocked by RS Components, the Master Lock 4400D Bluetooth smart padlock made for use in indoor conditions features a 47mm wide metal body. The 7mm diameter shackle offers 22mm vertical clearance and is made of boron alloy, offering maximum

RS Components | Products | 11-08-2016