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High-performance position sensors immune to external stray field

In stock at Digi-Key, ams offers its wide range of high-performance position sensors suitable for industrial, medical, robotics, automotive, and consumer applications. Their patented technology makes all position sensors immune to external

Digikey | Products | 22-07-2016

Thin laminate energy devices superior to conventional secondary batteries

Murata has unveiled the UMAL, a low-profile high-capacity energy device. Designed to meet the demand for a slim high-capacity energy source with a maintenance-free extended life cycle in wireless sensor nodes, the UMAL has charge / discharg

Murata | Power | 22-07-2016

New automotive-grade positioning and connectivity modules

Latest from U-blox is news of the expansion of its product offering with automotive-qualified product variants to its range of positioning and cellular wireless connectivity modules. The additions comprise the NEO-M8Q-01A, NEO-M8L-01A, SARA

U-Blox | Subs & Systems | 22-07-2016

Optocouplers feature reinforced insulation and reliability for safety and signal isolation

Broadcom ACPL/ACFL extended temperature optocouplers, available from Mouser, feature reinforced insulation and reliability for safety and signal isolation. The ACPL/ACFL operate up to 125C maximum and are ideal for critical applications. Th

Mouser Electronics | Products | 22-07-2016

Micro-fit TPA single-row receptacle launched

Molex has introduced the Micro-Fit terminal position assurance (TPA) single-row receptacle, which offers a TPA integrally moulded with the housing. The integrated TPA feature ensures terminal seating. “When connectors are assembled in

Molex | Products | 22-07-2016

Transceiver module is easy-to-use for long-range wireless data transmission

Microchip Technology RN2903 long range (LoRa) technology transceiver module, from Mouser, has an on-board LoRaWAN protocol stack that complies with the LoRaWAN Class A protocol specifications. The module provides an easy-to-use, low-power s

Mouser Electronics | Products | 22-07-2016

Automotive-grade varistors operate to 150C

Stackpole's AVY Series automotive surface-mount varistors offer operating temperatures up to 150C. This higher operating temperature allows their use in a wider range of environments compared to most traditional varistors that can typically

Stackpole | Passives | 22-07-2016

Microminiature SMT tactile switches offer ultra low current capabilities

Available from Mouser, the C&K Components KMR 6 Series microminiature SMT tactile switches are watertight and meet IP67 requirements. The KMR 6 Series feature no ground pin and an excellent tactile feel. Both standard and long life versions

Mouser Electronics | Products | 22-07-2016

New hermetic 38999 BMA RF connector suits harsh environments

Design engineers can now benefit from the utility of a 38999 format high-speed RF connector in harsh environment applications, following PA&E's release of its new hermetic 38999 BMA (Blind Mate Attach) RF connector line. This latest p

PA&E | Products | 22-07-2016

Backlit pushbutton switches have highly visible indication when activated or turned on

In stock at Mouser, C&K Components APB Series backlit pushbutton switches are single pole, single throw momentary switches. These switches have nine standard symbols painted and laser-etched on the backlit caps. In addition, the company pro

Mouser Electronics | Products | 21-07-2016

On-Resistance load switch enables use across multiple designs and end equipments

Texas Instruments’ TPS22990 product family consists of two devices: TPS22990 and TPS22990N. Each device is a 3.9mohm, single-channel load switch with a controlled and adjustable turn on and integrated PG indicator. The devices conta

Texas Instruments | Products | 21-07-2016

Step-down regulators with fully integrated circuitry within moulded package and metal substrate

Stocked by Digi-Key, the VDRM family from Wurth Electronics are step-down or ‘buck’ regulators that contain the control circuitry, power MOSFETs, the output inductor, and several discrete resistors and capacitors within a moulded package an

Digikey | Products | 21-07-2016

Marker sleeves are designed specifically for applications in which the highest performance is required

In stock at Farnell element14, these TE Connectivity’s heat shrink identification marker sleeves are designed specifically for applications in which the highest performance is demanded from an identification sleeve, including those requirin

Farnell element14 | Products | 21-07-2016

Step down converters provide highly efficient step down over wide output current range

Texas Instruments TPS6208x 1.2A step down converters, in stock at Mouser, provide highly efficient step down conversion over a wide output current range. These high frequency synchronous step down converters operate in PWM mode at medium to

Mouser Electronics | Products | 21-07-2016