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New generation of electromechanical polymer-film haptic actuators

Kemet has announced a collaboration to develop next-generation electromechanical polymer (EMP) film-based haptic actuators for wearable devices. Novasentis will provide the core technology and haptic actuator film whereas Kemet will develop

Kemet | Design & Manufacture | 18-04-2016

Spectrum analyzer embraces narrowband wireless equipment and devices

Anritsu has added a new combined spectrum analyzer and signal analyzer, the MS2840A, to its range of market-leading test and measurement solutions available for the R&D and manufacturing of wireless equipment and devices. Most modern s

Anritsu | Products | 18-04-2016

Multichannel analog-to-digital converter for front-end power monitoring

Texas Instruments ADS131E08S analog front-end for power monitoring, available from Mouser, is a multichannel, simultaneous sampling, 24-bit, delta-sigma, analog-to-digital converter (ADC). This device comes with built-in programmable gain a

Mouser Electronics | Products | 18-04-2016

Tiny DDR / QDR4 SRAM micro-module regulator operates from 3.3V to 15V

A new triple-output µModule (micro power module) regulator for powering all three voltage rails of the new QDR4 and older DDR SRAM: VDDQ, VTT and VTTR (or VREF) - the LTM4632 has been introduced by Linear Technology. Housed in a miniatur

Linear | Products | 18-04-2016

Compact IGBT gate driver IC with wide input voltage operating range

Available now from Mouser, the Infineon 1EDI EiceDRIVER compact IGBT gate driver IC is a galvanically isolated single channel driver housed in a PG-DSO-8-51 package. The IC provides minimum output currents up to 6A at separated output pins.

Mouser Electronics | Products | 18-04-2016

Compact medium-power planar transformer boost efficiency

New from Vishay is a planar transformer series offering power from 1kW to 3kW in a compact 70mm by 53mm by 22mm size. Compared to devices built on traditional winding technology, the PLA51 delivers the same power transfer / conversion while

Vishay | Products | 18-04-2016

Low-power battery-operated microcontroller with a robust instruction set

Available from Mouser, the Intel Quark D2000 Microcontroller is a low-power, battery-operated, 32-bit microcontroller with a more robust instruction set than other entry-level devices. It also increases input/output options over other entry

Mouser Electronics | Products | 18-04-2016

Ethernet modules provide reliable connections for industrial safety controllers

Molex has introduced Brad HarshIO Ethernet modules to provide reliable solutions for connecting industrial safety controllers to sensors and actuators in harsh duty environments. Tested to withstand shock, high-vibration and high tempe

Molex | Products | 18-04-2016

Advanced family of high voltage Power MOSFETs

For use in switching applications, the STMicroelectronics N-Channel PowerMESH Power MOSFETs, available from Mouser, are designed with their consolidated strip-layout based MESH OVERLAY process. This process results in an advanced family of

Mouser Electronics | Products | 15-04-2016

Differentially Compensated and Highly Accurate Inductive Switch

The Texas Instruments LDC0851 is a close range inductive switch ideal for contactless and robust applications such as presence detection, event counting, and simple buttons. The switch is triggered when a conductive object comes within c

Texas Instruments | Products | 15-04-2016

Reduce disruptive EMI and RFI for high-frequency switched-mode power supply applications

Molex’s Woodhead® MAX-LOC Plus shielded cord-grip assemblies, available from TTI, allow OEM’s and end-user’s to connect high-power electrical cables directly to an application via an exterior mounting enclosure, simplifying the installation

TTI Europe | Products | 15-04-2016

Commercial grade power inductors for use in power circuits

TDK’s SPM-LR series power inductors, available from Digi-Key, are magnetically shielded, wire-wound inductors designed for use in power circuits. Their low profile makes them ideal for use in applications where height is restricted such as

Digikey | Products | 15-04-2016

Wire-to-wire modular connector system for communications and industrial applications

Designed with flexibility for low-power signal applications in communications, industrial, automotive, medical and consumer electronics, Farnell element14 has expanded its range of Molex SL (Stackable Linear) modular connectors. It now comp

Farnell element14 | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 15-04-2016

High performance current mode LED controller

Available from Mouser, the STMicroelectronics HVLED002 high performance current mode LED controller provides the required features to implement off-line or DC-DC fixed frequency current mode control schemes for LED drivers. Internally imple

Mouser Electronics | Products | 15-04-2016