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Automotive brushed DC motor driver with fault reporting

The DRV8872-Q1 device from Texas Instruments is a brushed DC motor driver for infotainment, HUD projector adjustment, motorized shifter knobs, and piezo horn drivers. Two logic inputs control the H-bridge driver, which consists of four N-ch

Texas Instruments | Products | 08-12-2016

Infotainment connectors eliminate need for two connection systems

Molex's stAK50h infotainment connector system, available now from Digi-Key, incorporates unsealed hybrid connectors to deliver both signal and Ethernet connectivity through one low-footprint connector. They are offered in 28, 32, and 56-cir

Digikey | Products | 08-12-2016

Relays and contactors designed for harsh applications

TE Connectivity’s KILOVAC relays and contactors are designed for harsh applications including temperature extremes, shock, and vibration. They are available now from TTI Europe. Typically, either hermetically or gasket sealed, they are offe

TTI Europe | Products | 08-12-2016

Complete wireless and GNSS module solution in industrial router

U-blox announced that REYAX Technology has launched a new industrial router platform that incorporates cellular, short range and GNSS modules. The RYW2000 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hot-spot router platform uses the EVA-M8M, claimed to be the ind

U-Blox | 08-12-2016

Bridge rectifier diode series offers industry-leading capabilities

Bourns five new bridge rectifier product series is designed for power and switch-mode power supply applications. The products come in ultra-low profile packages of 1mm to 1.4mm making them well-suited for use in high-density board designs,

Bourns | Products | 08-12-2016

Faster plug-free charging with thin design wireless power solution

Molex has launched the PowerLife standard and custom wireless power coils with NuCurrent technology for plug-free device charging. The integrated wireless power coils feature an industry-leading thin design and the highest power transfer ef

Molex | New Technologies | 08-12-2016

Boost IoT device security with CryptoAuthentication device

Mouser is now stocking the ATECC508A CryptoAuthentication device from Atmel, now a part of Microchip Technology. Delivering ultra-secure cryptographic elements that enable more secure connected systems, the device is ideal for a variety of

Mouser Electronics | Products | 07-12-2016

Ultra long life tact switches can complete five million cycles

Four new KSC ULL tact switch series from C&K offer ultra-extended product lifetimes for demanding applications and are now available from TTI Europe. Their new KSC201, KSC401, KSC701 and KSC1001 series are surface-mount switches, sealed to

TTI Europe | Products | 07-12-2016

Affordable igus robot kits remove the guesswork from system design

RS Components has introduced two new robotic ‘bundles’, which contain all of the components required to build a four-axis robotic arm and will bring the efficiency and reliability of robotic solutions to a far wider audience. Not only will

RS Components | Distributors | 07-12-2016

Four-channel amplifier delivers high-resolution audio in small footprint

Texas Instruments has introduced the 2.1-MHz Class-D audio amplifier specifically designed for automotive applications. Supporting high-resolution 96kHz digital input, the compact TAS6424-Q1 enables high-fidelity audio with low distortion i

Texas Instruments | Products | 07-12-2016

Calibrated temperature sensors provide wide supply voltage range

Stocked by Digi-Key, the STS3x-DIS is Sensirion’s new high-accuracy digital temperature sensor. It relies on the industry-proven CMOSens technology, providing for increased intelligence, reliability, and improved accuracy specifications com

Digikey | Products | 07-12-2016

High performance single output DC-DC converter module

Farnell element14 are stocking the TMDC 20-2412 from Tracopower, a 20W high performance single output DC-DC converter module in fully encapsulated low profile plastic case. This converter comes in chassis mount version with screw terminal b

Farnell element14 | Products | 07-12-2016

Bluetooth 5 ready SoC for smart home, IoT and wearables

Nordic Semiconductor has launched the Bluetooth 5 ready nRF52840 SoC with features and capabilities that redefine the performance envelope of single-chip Bluetooth low energy applications. The SoC is especially suited to smart home and adva

Nordic | Products | 07-12-2016

SIM connector has superior shock and vibration resistance

GCT has expanded its SIM connector range with the all new SIM7200. It’s the first hinged micro SIM to feature in the GCT line-up and is versatile with a competitive price point. The active lock found on the device gives it superior shoc

GCT | Products | 07-12-2016