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Compact SMT current sense transformers for power electronics

Aimed at power electronics applications, two ranges of Epcos surface-mount current-sense transformers are now available from Digi-Key. The various types in the B78417A series are based on EP7 ferrite cores, have compact dimensions of j

Digikey | Products | 22-02-2016

Lightweight and compact anti-surge thick-film resistors

TE Connectivity's lightweight and compact CRGS series thick-film resistors are now available from RS Components. With the ability to withstand high surges, the thick-film chip resistors are suitable for auto-placement in most application

RS Components | Products | 22-02-2016

Hardware development platform for Atmel ARM Cortex-M7-based MCUs

Available now from Farnell element14, the Atmel SMART SAM V71 Xplained Ultra evaluation kit is a hardware development platform for the ATSAMV71Q21 and other Atmel ARM Cortex-M7-based microcontrollers in the SAM V70, SAM S70, and SAM E70

Farnell element14 | Products | 22-02-2016

Ka-band doubler includes a multi-stage 1W / 13.5 - 16GHz amplifier

Incorporating a multi-stage 1W amplifier that operates at input frequencies of 13.5 - 16GHz, Triquint's TGC4603-SM Ka-band doubler is now available from Mouser. The TGC4603-SM has greater than 70dBc isolation between the input and the

Mouser Electronics | Products | 22-02-2016

Automotive-grade MLCCs offer operating temperature of 200C

Specifically designed for automotive applications, Murata has introduced the GCB series of monolithic ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). The use of electronic components in automobiles continues to rise, particularly inside engine compartments, po

Murata | Passives | 22-02-2016

High-resolution high-speed capacitance-to-digital converters

Mouser now stocks the Texas Instruments FDC2x1x 12 / 28-bit capacitance-to-digital converters. The multi-channel family of noise- and EMI-resistant, high-resolution, high-speed capacitance-to-digital converters target capacitive sensing

Mouser Electronics | Products | 22-02-2016

New semi-rigid test probes designed to speed circuit development

Fairview Microwave has unveiled a new family of semi-rigid test probes operating up to 6GHz. Designed to assist in testing microwave circuits, the probes are constructed of high-quality semi-rigid coax and SMA female connectors. The t

Fairview Microwave | Products | 22-02-2016

Fast IR proximity sensor eliminates DACs to lower costs in robotics and more

Vishay has introduced a new infrared (IR) sensor designed to provide fast, low-cost proximity sensing in a variety of systems. The TSSP4056 is the industry's first fixed-gain sensor containing a band-pass filter tuned to 56kHz to feature a

Vishay | Test & Measurement | 22-02-2016

New high-current DC jack series offers novel vertical-format option

Global Connector Technology (GCT) has released a new range of high-current DC power jacks with 2.5mm centre pin diameters suitable for 5.5mm OD plugs. The high-power through-hole jacks are shielded in horizontal and vertical orientation op

GCT | Products | 22-02-2016

Low-profile thin-film metal power inductors outperform ferrites

Aimed at applications such as DC-DC converters in smartphones, tablet PCs and mobile devices, TDK's TFM-GHM thin-film metal power inductors are now stocked by Mouser. The low-profile inductors offer up to twice the rated current and ha

Mouser Electronics | Products | 22-02-2016

Rugged power supplies perform reliably in harsh environments

Designed specifically for applications in harsh environments, particularly those outdoors, the TEX-120 series of ruggedised industrial power supplies has been unveiled by Powersolve. Providing maximum outputs of 96W and 120W respective

Powersolve | Products | 22-02-2016

High-frequency high-current capacity power inductors

Eaton FP0505 Flat-Pac power inductors are now stocked by Mouser. The high-frequency, high current capacity power inductors feature low core loss in a 5mm x 5mm x 4.8mm footprint surface-mount package. They are constructed with a ferrit

Mouser Electronics | Products | 19-02-2016

High-speed bidirectional level translator needs no direction pin

Negating the need for a direction control pin, Pericom Semiconductor's PI4ULS3V502 2-bit configurable dual-supply auto-sensing bidirectional level translator is now available from Digi-Key. The B and A ports are designed to track two di

Digikey | Products | 19-02-2016

Heatsink-mount high-power resistors ensure low thermal resistance

Employing non-inductive thick-film technology to ensure very low thermal resistance, TT Electronics' WMHP Series heatsink-mount high-power resistors are now available from Farnell element14. The devices are suitable for high-frequency

Farnell element14 | Products | 19-02-2016