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New dual full-bridge PWM motor driver IC

Allegro MicroSystems Europe has a new 40V dual full-bridge driver capable of driving two DC motors with outputs rated up to 3.2A. Their A5995 device includes fixed off-time pulse-width modulation (PWM) regulators for current control. Each D

Allegro | Products | 10-10-2016

Slim-line micro speakers purpose-built for space-limited, modern electronics

PUI Audio Slim-Line micro 15mm x 11mm speakers, available from Mouser, are purpose built for space-limited, modern electronics such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, as well as wearable technology and IoT devices such as WiFi-enabled thermo

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-10-2016

New GNSS positioning module evaluation kits provide ideal base for application development

Alpha Micro Components today announced the availability of evaluation kits for the newest U-blox M8 series and U-blox 8 GNSS positioning technology modules. These comprehensive kits allow easy evaluation of the modules’ performance, in both

Alpha Micro Components | Design & Manufacture | 10-10-2016

Vibration sensor can help prevent fire and secondary damage after earthquake

Stocked by Mouser, the Omron D7S vibration sensor can help prevent fire and other secondary damage after an earthquake. The MEMS 3-axis acceleration sensor features high detection precision, low electricity consumption, and a unique SI valu

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-10-2016

Economical open frame AC/DC power supplies deliver up to 280W in compact package

CUI has expanded its VOF open frame AC-DC power supply family with the introduction of 185W, 225W and 280W models. The VOF-185, VOF-225 and VOF-280 series are higher-power additions to the company’s latest-generation open frame AC-DC power

CUI | Products | 10-10-2016

Programmable power supplies have CE mark and RoHS 2 compliance

TDK Corporation’s TDK-Lambda Genesys 10kW and 15kW series of programmable power supplies are RoHS 2 compliant. All models having an output voltage between 30V and 1500VDC and those with less than 30V output (with an input voltage of 208VAC

TDK Lambda | Products | 10-10-2016

Prototyping kit enables designers to evaluate and develop low-power CapSense solutions

Cypress CY8CKIT-145-40XX PSoC 4000S CapSense prototyping kit, available from Mouser, enables designers to evaluate and develop low-power CapSense solutions using the PSoC 4000S device. The kit is designed with a snap-away form-factor. This

Mouser Electronics | Products | 07-10-2016

Flexible Pyrolyt graphite interface sheet can be cut into customisable shapes

Stocked by Farnell element14, the Panasonic EYGA091203M is a 90mm x 115mm thermal interface taping type Pyrolytic graphite sheet with 25µm thick, which is very thin, synthetically made, has high thermal conductivity and is made from a highl

Farnell element14 | Products | 07-10-2016

PTRV push-in spring connectors for high-density signal marshalling

Available from Digi-Key, Phoenix Contacts’ PTRV terminal block allows up to 32 connections in an 8.3mm profile. The compact marshalling terminals are used to marshal signals in automation applications in a clearly arranged manner. The w

Digikey | Products | 07-10-2016

High-quality lightweight cases provide tough waterproof protection for valuable equipment

RS Components has introduced the lightweight Peli Air case range. Their polymer cases are renowned for being very tough and waterproof and provide excellent protection for a diverse variety of valuable and sensitive equipment. For example,

RS Components | Products | 07-10-2016

Automotive three-phase motor gate driver EVM allows simple evaluation

The Texas Instruments' DRV8305-Q1EVM evaluation module (EVM) is a 4.4V to 45V, 25A, three-phase motor drive and control system based on the DRV8305-Q1 automotive motor gate driver, TMS320F28027 motor control microcontroller, and CSD18540Q5B

Texas Instruments | Products | 07-10-2016

Synchronous step-down DC-DC converter comes with integrated MOSFETs

Maxim MAX17245 Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter, available from Mouser, comes with integrated MOSFETs and operates over a 3.5V to 36V input voltage range with 42V input transient protection. The converter can operate in dropout con

Mouser Electronics | Products | 07-10-2016

Synchronous step-down DC-DC converter delivers high efficiency

Linear Technology has announced the LTC3126, a 2.5A, 42V synchronous step-down switching regulator with an integrated dual input PowerPath control. A unique power stage topology enables operation from either of two independent power sources

Linear | Products | 07-10-2016

Adhesive, sealant and coating passes NASA low outgassing tests

Well suited for use in vacuum environments, Master Bond MasterSil 973S-LO is an adhesive, sealant and coating that passes NASA low outgassing tests. This electrically conductive, two component silicone can be used in the aerospace, electron

Masterbond | Products | 07-10-2016