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Reliable overvoltage protection for automotive applications

EPCOS CTVS (ceramic transient voltage suppressors) protection devices, from TDK, are based on ceramic multilayer technology. They series is available now from TTI Europe. The series provides reliable overvoltage protection for automotive el

TTI Europe | Distributors | 11-05-2017

New waterproof coaxial connectors improve physical properties to IP67 and IP68

Rutronik now offers the new Nautilus N connector of GradConn’s popular Nautilus range. This IP rated coaxial connectors and cables assemblies are now available. The new connector variant is available in rear mount configuration. Its int

Rutronik | Products | 11-05-2017

LED lighting module connector offers a more reliable termination

Hirose has launched a user-friendly, wire-to-board connector for LED lighting module applications. The KN27 series was developed to replace traditional terminal blocks in LED lighting module applications. The design eliminates the need

Hirose | Products | 11-05-2017

New driver reduces design complexity and PCB area compared to discrete solutions

Allegro MicroSystems has a new motor driver IC designed for PWM control of DC motors. Their A5950 is capable of peak output currents up to ±3A and operating voltages up to 40V. This new device is targeted at the automotive market with end

Allegro | Products | 11-05-2017

AC servo drives deliver market leading performance with lower production costs

A new range of AC servo drives which provide consistently simple and fast commissioning, maximum machine throughput and outstanding operational reliability has been introduced by Yaskawa. The compact Sigma-7 servos (200V Series and 400V Ser

Yaskawa | Products | 11-05-2017

New platform enables remote condition monitoring and predictive maintenance to optimise machine performance

Molex, together with MB Connect Line GmbH, has introduced a secure and reliable cloud-based communication channel that allows remote access and monitoring. With data transparency becoming increasingly important, this platform adds communica

Molex | Products | 11-05-2017

Lower cost 600W full brick converters are suitable for distributed power architectures

TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the lower cost iFB series of 557W to 600W rated DC-DC converters. Packaged in the industry standard full-brick form factor, the models offer high useable power and a robust design suitable for t

TDK | Products | 11-05-2017

Remote-controlled spectrum analyzer and RF recorder can continuously stream and store any spectrum

Saelig has announced the availability of the Spectran HF-80200 V5 RSA rack-mounted real-time 9kHz-20GHz Spectrum Analyzer that can capture even intermittent signal transmissions. Most spectrum analyzers take time to scan through the frequen

Saelig | Products | 11-05-2017

Integrated power analogue controller performs power conversion, measurement and management

Microchip has a new Digitally-Enhanced Power Analogue (DEPA) buck controller for DC-DC power conversion which is claimed to offer more flexibility than any other analogue control architecture on the market today. The single-chip MCP19122/3

Microchip Technology | Products | 10-05-2017

New range of affordable rework tools for electronics design and repair engineers

RS Components is extending its competitively priced high-quality RS Pro range with a series of new workbench equipment, including a soldering station, a pair of rework stations and a fume extractor. These devices target repair work in produ

RS Components | Products | 10-05-2017

PhotoIC coupler for high-speed transmission of signals between industrial equipment and PLCs

Panasonic APS1 Series PhotoIC Coupler integrates an AlGaAs LED and an intelligent optical sensor and signal processor to transmit light signals while allowing electrical insulation. It is available now from Mouser. This device is designed f

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-05-2017

Voltage boost converter with power diode and isolation switch

Texas Instruments’ TLV61046A is a highly integrated boost converter designed for applications such as PMOLED panel, LCD bias supply and sensor module. The device integrates a 30V power switch, an input to output isolation switch, and a rect

Texas Instruments | Products | 10-05-2017

LTE-Advanced RF conformance test system wins Cat-M1 test GCF certification

Anritsu Corporation has announced the LTE-Advanced RF Conformance Test System ME7873LA which has won the first GCF certification for the Cat-M1 RF Conformance Test as part of IoT communications technology. This certification claims to give

Anritsu | Products | 10-05-2017

New DIN rail mounting terminal blocks provide connections outside the box

CamdenBoss has launched a new range of high quality rising clamp DIN Rail mounting terminal blocks that provide a quick and effective means of making pluggable connections into DIN Rail enclosures while saving valuable PCB real estate insid

Camden Boss | Products | 10-05-2017