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Synchronous buck converter offers ease-of-use for space-conscious power systems

The TPS568215OA is Texas Instruments’ smallest monolithic 8A synchronous buck converter with an adaptive on-time D-CAP3 control mode. The device integrates low RDS(on) power MOSFETs that enable high efficiency and it offers ease-of-use with

Texas Instruments | Products | 13-02-2017

Next-generation emulator contributes to reduced development time

Renesas Electronics has announced the E2 Emulator, a new-generation on-chip debugging emulator. The E2 is intended as a development environment for the latest devices in the company’s RH850, RX, and RL78 families of MCUs, and for a selectio

Renesas | 13-02-2017

Extended portfolio with new IC for batteryless RF communication and global interoperability

Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems Europe has extended its range of NFC tags with a new IC for battery less RF communication which is compliant with JISX6319-4 (212kbps/424kbps), ISO/IEC14443 TypeA (106kbps), and ISO/IEC14443 TypeB

Panasonic | 13-02-2017

Waterproof USB Type-C cables and connector shield connection from dirt and liquid immersion

The Amphenol LTW waterproof USB Type-C cables, available from Mouser Electronics, feature a waterproof USB Type-C connector on one end and a non-waterproof USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 Type-A connector on the other. The Type-C connector offers IP68-r

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-02-2017

New series of USB-C devices provide affordable high-speed connectivity

RS Components’ new Amphenol MUSBR series of ruggedized USB-C connectors and dust caps are now available. Designed for use by electronic design engineers working with the latest USB Type-C technology, applications cover diverse sectors inclu

RS Components | Products | 10-02-2017

IGBT optimized for welding, UPS and induction heating applications

The Infineon IRGP20B120UD-EP, available from Farnell element14, is an insulated gate bipolar transistor with ultrafast soft recovery diode. It features ultrafast non-punch through (NPT) technology and excellent current sharing in parallel o

Farnell element14 | Products | 10-02-2017

Stepper motor driver with integrated current sense driver for industrial and consumer applications

Texas Instruments’ DRV8886 is a stepper motor driver for industrial and consumer end equipment applications. The device is fully integrated with two N-channel power MOSFET H-bridge drivers, a microstepping indexer, and integrated current se

Texas Instruments | Products | 10-02-2017

BLE and NFC combination RF module designed for highly secure connections

Now available from Digi-Key, Panasonic have introduced their embedded BLE and NFC combination RF module, the PAN1761 series. It supports both BLE 4.1 and NFC (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag) based on leading edge Toshiba SOC. The unique configuration

Digikey | Products | 10-02-2017

Handheld oscilloscope offers the functionality of eight test instruments

The robust, handheld Rohde and Schwarz Scope Rider combines the functionality of eight instruments, making it one of the most versatile oscilloscope in its class. New features include a spectrum analyzer, a frequency counter and a harmonic

Rohde & Schwarz | Products | 10-02-2017

New GNSS receiver series features untethered 3D dead reckoning module

U-blox has announced its Untethered 3D Dead Reckoning (UDR) GNSS module NEO-M8U is at the core of Navilock’s new GNSS receiver series. The new portfolio will enable retrofitting of Dead Reckoning (DR) and Untethered Dead Reckoning (UDR) tec

U-Blox | 10-02-2017

Easy-to-install smart current sensors to empower the Internet of Energy

LEM City has upgraded the 'ART' Rogowski current sensor to measure current of up to 10000A AC and beyond with Class Accuracy 0.5. The ART achieves IEC 61869 Class 0.5 accuracy without the need for additional components like resistors or pot

LEM | Products | 10-02-2017

Ultra-compact, high efficiency module raises power density performance

Luso Electronics has introduced Qualstar’s N2Power branded XR125RE and XR125 AC/DC power supplies in the UK and Ireland. These ultra-small power supplies provide the highest power density in the market at their rated 125W power output. This

Luso | Products | 10-02-2017

New compact, ruggedized converter has input voltage range greater than 10:1

Bel Power Solutions has released its Melcher HP Series DC-DC converter (4TE) with an input voltage range greater than 10:1. The converters deliver up to 192W with typical efficiency up to 93% over input and load range with no derating over

Bel Power | Products | 10-02-2017

Scalable µModule regulator protects load by tripping upstream power source

Linear Technology introduces the LTM4636-1, a 40A to 240A scalable step-down µModule switching regulator. The part incorporates protection circuitry that trips a circuit breaker in the event of overvoltage or overtemperature fault condition

Linear | Products | 10-02-2017