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High-power precision shunt resistors incorporate bulk metal foil technology

The VPG Foil Resistors product group of Vishay Precision Group has announced the global market launch of the Alpha Electronics FNP Series, a family of high-power precision shunt resistors. Design of the series incorporates VPG’s own pro

Vishay | Products | 19-04-2017

New keypad has six customizable keys and designed as alternative to the rocker switch

APEM’s new keypad was designed for aesthetics and functionality with standard connections. The KP6 keypad features a snap-in housing allowing for quick assembly and installation. With a space-saving surface panel mounting, the keys offer a

Apem | Products | 19-04-2017

New deal provides access to wide range of development kits and programming tools

RS Components has signed a global distribution agreement with Digilent. The agreement further augments the extensive portfolio of semiconductors and tools stocked by RS from a wide range of leading semiconductor vendors. The deal provides a

RS Components | Distributors | 18-04-2017

Single port Ethernet transceivers offer low-power and small form-factor

Available now from Mouser, Microsemi’s single port Ethernet transceivers are low-power, small form-factor Cu PHY with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE). The transceivers are available in a small 6mm x 6mm or 8mm x 8mm single row

Mouser Electronics | Products | 18-04-2017

Single two-input exclusive-OR gate qualified for automotive applications

The Texas Instruments SN74LVC1G86-Q1 is an automotive qualified device that performs the Boolean function Y = AB + AB in positive logic. This single two-input exclusive-OR gate is designed for 1.65V to 5.5V Vcc operation.   If th

Texas Instruments | Products | 18-04-2017

New cap ranges provide extra protection for connectors

Amphenol Socapex has launched four new ranges of protective caps for its circular connectors. They are available now from TTI Europe. These ranges round out the current standard series to provide complete and lasting protection for all MIL-

TTI Europe | Products | 18-04-2017

Leadless bi-directional ESD suppression diodes offer the latest in TVS technology

AVX Corporation has released a new series of bidirectional ESD suppression diodes that combine the latest in TVS technology with miniature, leadless, and low profile 0201 and 0402 packaging designs to deliver cutting-edge ESD protection in

AVX | Products | 18-04-2017

SMT inductors are robust for demanding automotive applications

TT Electronics has launched the HM73E-10 series of SMT miniature power inductors targeted at high reliability applications in the automotive industry. The inductors are ideal for high efficiency DC-DC applications where size is critical and

TT Electronics | Products | 18-04-2017

New line of mobile LPDDR2 SDRAMs increases battery life in portable electronics

Alliance Memory has introduced a new line of high-speed CMOS mobile low-power DDR2 (LPDDR2) SDRAMs with densities of 1Gb, 2Gb, and 4Gb in the 134-ball FBGA package. The devices offer a variety of power-saving features, including 1.2V/1.8V o

Alliance Memory | Products | 18-04-2017

Useful life of snap-in power aluminum capacitors extended

MVishay Intertechnology has announced that they have extended the useful life of 500V devices in its 159 PUL-SI series of snap-in power aluminum capacitors. For solar PV inverters, industrial motor control, and power supplies, the Vishay BC

Vishay | Products | 18-04-2017

Expanded PPTC line with smaller size models offering extended operating current

Bourns has announced the expansion of its successful MF-RG Series Multifuse polymer positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) resettable fuse product line. The eight new MF-RG Series models extend the maximum operating current of the series f

Bourns | Products | 18-04-2017

Thermoelectrics can offer lower cost in medical laser cooling applications

Laird has designed and manufactured thermoelectric modules (TEMs) and thermoelectric assemblies (TEAs) that keep laser optics stable and at peak operating performance by controlling the operating temperature of the medical laser to within d

Laird | Products | 18-04-2017

New global agreement to distribute out-of-the-box development kits

Mouser has announced a global distribution agreement with ReFLEX CES. Through the agreement, Mouser is stocking the company’s Attilla, Alaric, and Achilles Arria 10 Instant Development Kits. All IDKs are complete, out-of-the-box solutions t

Mouser Electronics | Distributors | 13-04-2017

Low-dropout regulators have excellent line and load transient performance

The TLV703 series of low-dropout (LDO) linear regulators, from Texas Instruments, are low quiescent current devices with excellent line and load transient performance. These LDOs are designed for power-sensitive applications. A precision ba

Texas Instruments | Products | 13-04-2017