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New high performance optical sensor for heart rate monitoring ideal for wearables

ROHM has introduced an optical sensor for heart rate monitoring optimized for wearable devices such as sports bands and smart watches. The BH1790GLC leverages proprietary analog circuit technology and optical sensor expertise to improve sen

ROHM Semiconductor | Products | 22-02-2017

New super-low-power GNSS receiver chip for wearable applications

U-blox announced the launch of its new UBX-M8230-CT global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver chip, offering a unique balance of performance and ultra-low power use. The new Super-Efficient (Super-E) mode cuts the power consump

U-Blox | Products | 22-02-2017

Flexible 40 gigabit Ethernet switch for high performance dynamic networks

Abaco Systems has launched a new innovative SWE540 6U OpenVPX 40 Gigabit Ethernet switch. It provides high speed Ethernet connectivity for their latest generation of high performance computing solutions such as the SBC627 single board compu

Abaco Systems | Products | 22-02-2017

Power switcher improves efficiency of line-powered chargers

Offering a cutting-edge solution for consumer and industrial applications with its unique integrated high-voltage (HV) start-up circuit, the AP3984 introduced by Diodes Incorporated is a high-performance power switcher for line-powered char

Diodes Inc | Products | 22-02-2017

Temperature compensated MLCC suits portable devices

Murata introduces what is claimed to be the world’s first temperature compensated 100pF 008004 size monolithic ceramic capacitor (MLCC). With the appearance of a small dot on a piece of paper, it is primarily intended for use in mobile devi

Murata | Products | 22-02-2017

FiDUS – Ultra-compact encapsulated AC-DC converters with excellent EMC pass

The FiDUS Power AMK series are ultra-compact PCB mount, encapsulated AC/DC converters that come in 7W, 10W and 15W. They have excellent power density, combined with high EMC performance to simplify the design in process for engineers. The s

FiDUS | Products | 22-02-2017

Development platform for learning and evaluating solutions based on LoRa and FSK/OOK RF communication

Mouser is now exclusively stocking the STM32 LoRaWAN Discovery Board from STMicroelectronics. The new Discovery Kit and I-NUCLEO-LRWAN1 STM32 LoRa Arduino-compatible extension board provide a development platform for learning and evaluating

Mouser Electronics | Distributors | 21-02-2017

New power connectors speed interconnection in heavy duty, harsh environment transport applications

A new series of heavy-duty power connectors from leading manufacturer TE Connectivity is now available through TTI Europe. Snap-Lug quick-disconnect power connectors enable fast interconnection of heavy gauge power cables to bus bars, rela

TTI Europe | Products | 21-02-2017

Reed relay with very high isolation voltage suitable for high reliability applications

Available now from Farnell element14, the DAR70510F-HR from Cynergy3 is a high insulation resistance, high voltage reed relay with PCB mount and coil with flying lead HV connection. It has a very high isolation voltage of up to 10KV and is

Farnell element14 | Products | 21-02-2017

Automotive precision voltage supervisor with programmable window watchdog timer

The Texas Instruments TPS3850-Q1 combines a precision voltage supervisor with a programmable window watchdog timer. The window comparator achieves 0.8% accuracy (–40C to +125C) for both overvoltage (VIT+(OV)) and undervoltage (VIT–(UV)) thr

Texas Instruments | Distributors | 21-02-2017

Synchronous buck converters work with ceramic or electrolytic output capacitors

Richtek's RT6204 is a synchronous buck converter with a wide input range of 5.5V to 60V and an output range adjustable from 0.8V to 50V with 500mA current capability. It is available now from Digi-Key. The device switches at 350kHz and is h

Digikey | Products | 21-02-2017

TFT LCD display modules offer compact and easy to integrate solution

Available from RS Components, the gen4 series from 4D Systems are TFT LCD display modules that offer a compact and easy to integrate display solution. This seven-inch 800 x 480 pixel variant features four-wire resistive touch for applic

RS Components | Products | 21-02-2017

Another suite of custom enclosures installed at the iconic BT Tower

Continued expansion by BT, at the iconic BT Tower in London, has required Verotec to supply a further 11 special IMRAKS, to extend an existing installation. Each rack in the bayed suite is 47U high and 600mm wide, with a special non-standar

Verotec | Products | 21-02-2017

Oscillator provides a cost-effective source for microwave power while generating low-phase-noise

Fairview Microwave has released a waveguide Gunn oscillator that provides a cost-effective source for microwave power with excellent frequency and power stability while generating low-phase-noise. Typical applications include transmit and

Fairview | Products | 21-02-2017