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New Raspberry Pi development kit for design engineers developing industrial applications

Available from Farnell element14, based upon the latest generation Raspberry Pi hardware including the BCM2837 chip, the new Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 Development Kit is for design engineers developing industrial applications. This

Farnell element14 | Distributors | 23-02-2017

High performance closed-Loop class-D amplifier provides excellent operation in high ambient temperatures

The Texas Instruments TAS5780M device is a high-performance, stereo closed-loop Class-D amplifier with integrated audio processor with 96-kHz architecture. To convert from digital to analog, the device uses a high performance DAC with Burr

Texas Instruments | Products | 23-02-2017

New distribution agreement supports a wide range of microcontrollers for embedded markets

RS Components has signed a global distribution agreement with SEGGER Microcontroller. Specifically, the agreement provides RS with access to SEGGER’s J-Link and J-Trace series of JTAG and SWD debug probes and SEGGER´s Flasher production pro

RS Components | Distributors | 23-02-2017

Extended autonomous driving leadership with new technology platform

Analog Devices has announced the Drive360 28nm CMOS RADAR technology platform that builds on its established ADAS, MEMS, and RADAR technology portfolio widely used throughout the automotive industry for the past 20 years. The company is cla

Analog Devices | 23-02-2017

I/O and backplane assemblies dramatically reduce signal to noise ratios and simplify installation

Molex is rolling out its new BiPass I/O and backplane cable assemblies, combining QSFP+, Impel or near-ASIC connectors with thin twinax cables. The BiPass I/O and Backplane Assemblies provide a low-insertion-loss alternative to PCB traces c

Molex | Products | 23-02-2017

COTS/MOTS power supplies make highly demanding applications a reality

Powerbox released its new Defense Line of ruggedized power solutions for highly demanding environments. The launch includes seven series of new power supplies, comprising three DC-DC (DAA-DAB-DAC), four AC/DC (DBA-DBB-DBC-DBD) and embracing

Powerbox | Products | 23-02-2017

All-in-one tester for multi-channel optical modules cuts evaluation time and production costs

Anritsu has launched the new BERTWave MP2110A series which is optimized for manufacturing inspection of 100Gbit/s multi-channel optical modules. The newly added device is an all-in-one instrument targeted at simultaneous BER measurements an

Anritsu | Products | 23-02-2017

Huber+Suhner – Microwave cable assemblies are flexible alternative to semi-rigid cables

Huber+Suhner has announced the Microbend L, a versatile, flexible alternative to 0.047in custom semi-rigid cable assemblies which eliminates the need for customers to specify pre-defined lengths and bend configurations. The new high pull st

HUBER+SUHNER | Products | 23-02-2017

LED bulb uses 80 percent less energy than incandescents

Silicon Labs is providing zigbee technology for the award-winning Element connected light bulb from Sengled. Their wireless SoCs and zigbee stack enable Element bulbs to connect easily to multi-node mesh networks deployed in smart homes. Se

Silicon Labs | Products | 23-02-2017

Top distribution award for identifying and pursuing new markets

Mouser has been honored with the 2016 Business Development Award by Amphenol SV Microwave. The company carries a full line of Amphenol SV Microwave RF connectors, cable assemblies and passive components. The Business Development Award r

Mouser Electronics | Distributors | 22-02-2017

Pogo pins for individual contacts or irregular layouts

Available now from Farnell element14, the P70-5000045R from Harwin is a surface mount single spring loaded contact. They are also referred to as pogo pins and is used for individual contacts or irregular layout requirements. This spring

Farnell element14 | Products | 22-02-2017

Automotive USB port controller determines when another device is attached

The TUSB319-Q1, from Texas Instruments, is a USB Type-C downstream facing port (DFP) controller. The device monitors the USB Type-C configuration channel lines to determine when an USB device is attached. If an upstream facing port devi

Texas Instruments | Distributors | 22-02-2017

ADCs feature power scaling for high precision medical and industrial applications

ADI's AD7761, available now from Digi-Key, is an eight-channel, simultaneous sampling S-? ADC with a S-? modulator and digital filter per channel, enabling synchronized sampling of AC and DC signals. The device achieves 97.7dB dynamic range

Digikey | Products | 22-02-2017

New terminal fully integrates fingerprint identification

The ANVIZ OA1000 Mercury Fingerprint and RFID Terminal, available from RS Components, fully integrates fingerprint identification, RFID, camera, wireless, multimedia and embedded system technology. Utilising 3.5in industrial TFT true colour

RS Components | Products | 22-02-2017