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New SMD terminal block connectors offer screwless terminals and push-button release

New Yorker Electronics has added the new RoHS-compliant Excel Cell Electronics (ECE) EBTL40 series of terminal block connectors to its lighting division. The series features SMD terminals with low inserting force cage clamps, push wire-rele

New Yorker Electronics | Products | 02-02-2017

Robust and efficient modules suitable for both soft and hard-switching applications

Vincotech has launched the new fastPACK 0 MOS and fastPACK 1 MOS. Ultra-efficient, reliable and robust, they are perfect for charger, SMPS and welding applications. These new modules feature a cost-effective H-bridge topology with MOSFE

Vincotech | Products | 02-02-2017

Simplify building automation designs with new reference design

Mouser now stocks the MAXREFDES130# building automation shield from Maxim Integrated. The device is a complete reference for prototyping building automation designs. The Arduino Uno R3-form-factor shield is compatible with both Arduino and

Mouser Electronics | Distributors | 01-02-2017

Isolated board mount DC/DC converter for the medical field

Stocked by Farnell element14, the IMM0212D12 from XP Power is an IMM02 series 2W, DC-DC converter in eight-pin SIP package. It has EN61000-4-2 ±15KV ESD immunity and approved UL ANSI/AMMI ES60601-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1, TUV EN60601-1

Farnell element14 | Products | 01-02-2017

Secure device has 110nm technology with embedded SuperFlash technology

Microchip Technology, through its Silicon Storage Technology (SST) subsidiary, has announced their embedded SuperFlash technology is enabling secure bank cards through a secure integrated circuit (IC) from StarChip, a subsidiary of SAFRAN S

Microchip Technology | Products | 01-02-2017

Highly reliable one-dimensional position sensing detectors

This range of one-dimensional PSDs (position sensing detectors) from Hamamatsu has compact plastic packages. They are available now from RS Components. The detectors provide high position detection resolution, high reliability and a reducti

RS Components | Products | 01-02-2017

AC operating modules offer easy integration into indoor applications

Samsung ACOM modules, available now from Digi-Key, simplify designs, operating directly off 120VAC. The modules provide efficient, compact, and valuable solutions for easy integration into down-lights and other indoor applications. With

Digikey | Products | 01-02-2017

High-efficiency audio power amplifier includes integrated digital output clipper

The TAS5722L device from Texas Instruments, is a high-efficiency mono Class-D audio power amplifier which includes integrated digital output clipper, several gain options, and a wide power supply operating range. It operates with a nominal

Texas Instruments | Products | 01-02-2017

Collaboration on Arduino-based liquid level sensing hardware

To address the vibrant and constantly expanding maker market, SST Sensing Ltd has partnered up with Sparkfun. Together they have developed and simple to implement solution for single point liquid detection using infra-red technology. This h

SST | Products | 01-02-2017

High brightness compact, ESD resistance LED design provides design flexibility

ROHM has announced the availability of an ultra-compact reflector-type LED optimized for consumer devices such as matrix light sources for gaming and wearables that demand increased miniaturization. The MSL0402RGBU reflector-type three-

ROHM Semiconductor | Products | 01-02-2017

Rubidium atomic oscillator module delivers low phase noise

IQD’s latest high performance rubidium oscillator, the IQRB-2, delivers low phase noise of -112dBc/Hz at 1Hz and -158dBc/Hz at 10kHz. It is housed in a 95.5mm x 62.5mm x 44.3mm module so can be used in a 1U rack. The electrical connections

IQD | Products | 01-02-2017

Room temperature curing epoxy has low thermal resistance

Formulated for use in demanding thermal management applications, Master Bond’s EP30TC is a two component epoxy that contains a robust thermally conductive filler with very fine particle sizes. This NASA low outgassing certified system can b

Masterbond | Products | 01-02-2017

Battery monitor measures state of charge parameters with high accuracy

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC2944 multicell battery monitor, which makes direct measurements of 3.6V to 60V battery stacks. Absolutely no level shifting circuitry on the supply and measurement pins is required to interface with m

Linear Technology | Products | 01-02-2017

Sulfur-resistant thick film chip resistors for automotive and industrial applications

Vishay Intertechnology has released a new series of sulfur-resistant long side termination thick film chip resistors optimized for automotive and industrial applications. For high sulfur environments, resistors in the AEC-Q200-qualified

Vishay | Products | 01-02-2017