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Smart, high-side power switch ideal for capacitive loads in halogen bulbs and LED modules

Infineon Technologies' BTS7008-2EPA is a 12V, smart, high-side power switch. The device is available now from Digi-Key. It is in the company’s PROFET+2 family of single, dual and quad-channel protected high-side power switches (8mOhm to 200

Digikey | Products | 08-03-2017

State-of-the-art Class-D audio amplifier is a full SoC

The Texas Instruments TAS2557 device is a state-of-the-art Class-D audio amplifier which is a full SoC. The device features a ultra low-noise audio DAC and Class-D power amplifier which incorporates speaker voltage and current sensing feedb

Texas Instruments | Products | 08-03-2017

Machinery drives designed to be fast to install, parameter-set and commission

The ACS355-03E-03A3-4 from ABB is a 380VAC to 480VAC three-phase AC supply. ACS355 drives are designed for the machine building sector. In serial type manufacturing the consumed time per unit is critical. The ABB machinery drives are de

Farnell element14 | Products | 08-03-2017

Three position latched wire-to-wire connectors enables design flexibility

Available now from Mouser, TE Connectivity's three position latched wire-to-wire connectors with modern technology allows for design flexibility. The connectors feature a compact design for space saving and are available in four colors

Mouser Electronics | Products | 08-03-2017

Flyback regulator suited for variety of automotive, industrial, medical and defence applications

Linear Technology’s H-grade versions of the LT8304/-1, monolithic flyback regulators has guaranteed operation for junction temperatures as high as 150C. By sampling the isolated output voltage directly from the primary-side flyback waveform

Linear | Products | 08-03-2017

Industrial isolated PFC modules for industrial AC/DC power supplies

Primarily aimed at designers of AC/DC power supplies used in industrial applications, Luso Electronics announces availability of a family of PFC modules, generating an isolated regulated output and completely encased to provide protection f

Luso | Products | 08-03-2017

Raspberry PI-based TFT controller for cost-efficient industry 4.0 applications

Distec has added a new member to the Artista TFT controller family: the Artista-IoT for Industry 4.0 and the IoT. This new TFT controller is a BaseBoard with a socket for the latest generation of the Raspberry PI Compute Module (CM3). "The

Distec | Products | 08-03-2017

Inductive sensing solution enables touch button design on wide variety of materials

Mouser is now stocking the LDC2114 inductive touch solution from Texas Instruments, with the LDC2112 solution coming soon. New additions to TI’s sensing solutions, the LDC2112 and LDC2114 are multi-channel low-noise inductance-to-digital co

Mouser Electronics | Products | 07-03-2017

Accurate green laser level has rugged design to withstands rough handling

Available now from Farnell element14, Fluke laser levels are built with the ruggedness expected from the company. Designed and tested to survive a one meter drop, will still maintain excellent accuracy. These professional-grade tools a

Farnell element14 | Products | 07-03-2017

Driving innovation in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle charging market

A streamlined and standardized worldwide charging infrastructure is critical in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market. Texas Instruments has joined the global Charging Interface Initiative E.V. (CharIN) to help develop a Combine

Texas Instruments | Distributors | 07-03-2017

Digi-Key – Development and accessories ideal for rapid prototyping and robotics

DFRobot’s extensive offering of easy-to-use development and prototyping products and accessories are available for immediate shipment through Digi-Key as part of a new distribution agreement. DFRobot’s product portfolio includes sensor boar

Digikey | Design Applications | 07-03-2017

New thermal imaging devices deliver accuracy, ergonomics and enhanced functionality

RS Components has launched a new range of thermal imaging cameras from testo. Offering excellent image quality for thermal image cameras in their price range, the new devices have benefited from a drive to improve both accuracy and user fri

RS Components | Products | 07-03-2017

New family of devices offer a versatile array of CIPs to simplify complex designs

The PIC18F “K42” family, which combines an extensive array of CIPs, high-resolution analog, on-chip DMA and vectored interrupts for fast processing, is now available from Microchip. The DMA controller enables data transfers between memory s

Microchip Technology | Products | 07-03-2017

New CPU offers high computing power at comparable low power consumption

The new VMEbus SBC A23C is equipped with the Sitara ARM Cortex processor from MEN Mikro Elektronik and offers high computing power at comparable low power consumption. Together with two XMC/PMX slots, it combines low power and long-time ava

MEN Mikro | Products | 07-03-2017