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Transmit high data rates over long distances with isolated RS485 driver

Mouser now stocks the NM485D6S5MC isolated RS485 driver DC-DC from Murata Power Solutions. Engineered for bi-directional data communication or multi-point bus transmission, the low-power, electrically isolated TTL data transmission device p

Mouser Electronics | Products | 20-03-2017

PSU designed to meet the need for flexibility in the choice of voltage and current

The AIM-TTi PowerFlex design of the CPX series enables higher currents to be generated at lower voltages within an overall power limit envelope. The device is available now from Farnell element14. Each output can provide twice as much curre

Farnell element14 | Products | 20-03-2017

Automotive brushed DC gate driver targeted to drive bidirectional brushed-DC motor

The DRV870x-Q1 family of devices, from Texas Instruments, is a single H-bridge gate driver that uses four external N-channel MOSFETs targeted to drive a bidirectional brushed-DC motor.   A PH/EN, independent H-Bridge, or PWM inte

Texas Instruments | Products | 20-03-2017

Wireless, batteryless pushbutton switches feature energy harvesting design

Available now from Digi-Key, steute Wireless' industrial controls offer a comprehensive line of wireless, batteryless pushbutton switches.   These wireless pushbutton switches feature an internal electrodynamic energy generator.

Digikey | Products | 20-03-2017

Female straight crimp connector housing with terminal position assurance

TE Connectivity’s VAL-U-LOK double row receptacle housings has a 4.2mm centreline for use in wire to wire and wire to board applications. These housing are available now from RS Components. They have an easy mate and unmate design with keyi

RS Components | Products | 20-03-2017

Small automotive power MOSFET package delivers reliability and efficiency

Nexperia has announced the availability of its automotive power MOSFETs in the new, LFPAK33, thermally-enhanced, loss-free package which has a footprint more than 80% smaller than industry standard devices. The devices also feature a signif

Nexperia | 20-03-2017

New IoT research project is an engine for innovation

element14.com and Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems Europe, together with a number of engineering schools from the UK and Germany have launched a research project looking at innovative infrared people detection software in combina

Panasonic | 20-03-2017

Collaboration delivers safe, secure technology for next generation connected and autonomous vehicles

ETAS and Lynx Software Technologies unveiled a new collaboration that brings the automotive safety-critical world together with the highest levels of security to meet the demanding needs of the next generation of connected and autonomous hi

ETAS | 20-03-2017

High/low-side digital current and power monitor targeted at power-controlled applications

Mouser now stocks the INA260 digital current, power, and voltage monitor from Texas Instruments. Designed with an I2C and SMBus-compatible interface and an integrated 2milliohm precision shunt resistor, the device provides engineers high-ac

Texas Instruments | Products | 17-03-2017

New MCUs increase system throughput while lowering power consumption in embedded applications

Microchip has expansioned its AVR MCU portfolio with the addition of three new devices to the tinyAVR MCU family. The new ATtiny1617 series of MCUs expands the range of AVR devices that feature CIPs, which help to increase system throughpu

Microchip Technology | Products | 17-03-2017

New board is highly integrated development platform with a broad range of functions

The ST Microelectronics STEVAL-STLKT01V1 is a development kit for SensorTile board. The board is a highly integrated development platform with a broad range of functions aimed at improving system design cycles and accelerating the delivery

Farnell element14 | Distributors | 17-03-2017

New series of thyristors protect SLIC interfaces from surges and power faults

Available now from Digi-Key, Littelfuse has introduced two series of SIDACtor protection thyristors designed to protect SLIC interfaces against lightning-induced surges and power fault events. The surface-mount B61089QDR and B9110DF series

Digikey | Products | 17-03-2017

RS Components – New universal expansion board help accelerate the development of a project

To help accelerate the development of a project, this new Pycom universal expansion board for use with LoPy, WiPy 2.0 provides easy access to the pins on the board. The board is available now from RS Components. Together with the pinout

RS Components | Distributors | 17-03-2017

Surface-mount isolated DC-DC converters for PoE achieve miniaturization and isolation

Murata has launched the MYBSP series of miniature surface-mount isolated DC-DC converters designed for driving PoE applications. These regulated devices can be used as a power converter for a wide range of network devices including wireless

Murata | Products | 17-03-2017