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New metal-over-cap technology for durable and robust switches and keypads

Schurter's new metal-over-cap (MoC) technology is the ideal solution for durable and robust switches and keypads without mechanical moving parts providing an attractive alternative to piezo switches, says the company. This robust switchi

Schurter | Products | 29-09-2016

Circular waterproof connectors available in multiple options and sizes

Amphenol LTW circular waterproof connectors, stocked by Mouser, are available in receptacle, receptacle connector with cable, overmoulded with cable, or field installable options in multiple sizes: mini, standard, middle, and large. These c

Mouser Electronics | Products | 29-09-2016

Compact and rugged GPGPU supercomputer system redefines SWaP

A new fanless, rugged GPGPU supercomputer that measures only 20 cubic inches, while providing 1 TFLOP of parallel processing, has been introduced by Aitech Defense Systems. The self-contained, military grade A176 Cyclone redefines SFF (s

Aitech | Products | 29-09-2016

Next-generation fan motor drivers simplify design

Three new devices for driving three- phase BLDC motors via 180 degree sinusoidal waveforms have been introduced by ON Semiconductor. Designed for use in cooling fans of household appliances such as refrigerators, as well as games console

ON Semiconductor | Products | 29-09-2016

New 5G front-end module offers high linearity and low-noise amplifier

Integrating a high linearity SPDT RF switch with a low-noise amplifier (LNA) having bypass capability, the Qorvo RFFM4554 5G front-end module (FEM) is now available from RFMW. The LNA receive gain is 13.5dB with noise figure rated at a nota

RFMW | Subs & Systems | 29-09-2016

High frequency SMA end launch connectors available for multiple different PCB thicknesses

Available from Mouser, the Amphenol high frequency SMA end launch connectors offer excellent VSWR performance up to 26.5GHz and are available for multiple different PCB thicknesses. The connectors feature an optimised end launch design

Mouser Electronics | Products | 29-09-2016

Modular power supplies features lowest acoustic noise and full MoPP isolation

The first 1200W to 1500W rated modular series to have full MoPP (Means of Patient Protection) isolation, with the lowest acoustic noise available on the market at that power level, TDK-Lambda has unveiled the QM series of AC/DC power suppli

TDK Lambda | Power | 29-09-2016

New half-bridge IGBT module takes current rating up to 600A

Expanding its IGBT module power semiconductor portfolio, Littelfuse has introduced the MG12600WB-BR2MM 1200V, 600A half-bridge IGBT Series which offers designers a substantially higher current rating than the portfolio’s previous maximum cu

Littelfuse | Products | 29-09-2016

Power transistors combine excellent performance with ease-of-use

Stocked by Mouser, the Infineon CoolMOS P7 power transistors combine excellent performance with ease-of-use. They set a new benchmark in 800V super junction technologies. The transistors offer up to 0.6 percent efficiency gain and 2C to 8C

Mouser Electronics | Products | 28-09-2016

HPC development board is ideal platform to harness the power of modern 8-bit PIC MCUs

Microchip Technology’s Curiosity, available from Digi-Key, is a cost-effective, fully integrated, 8-bit development platform targeted at first-time users, makers, and those seeking a feature-rich, rapid prototyping board. Designed from the

Digikey | Products | 28-09-2016

New SMB jack features a snap-on coupling for easy mating

Stocked by RS Components, this right angle cable mount from Rosenberger is a flange mount, subminiature SMB connector jack has 50ohm impedance. This series has superior quality cable mount jacks. This range of SMB jacks have gold plated

RS Components | Products | 28-09-2016

USB Type-C and USB PD 2.0 source controller can offer up to three different voltages

The Texas Instruments TPS25740, TPS25740A implements a source that is compliant to USB Power Delivery 2.0 version 1.2 and Type-C revision 1.2. It monitors the CC pin to detect when a USB Type-C sink is attached, then it enables a N-ch MOSFE

Texas Instruments | Products | 28-09-2016

DACs come with integrated feedback resistors that allow bipolar operation

Maxim MAX5717/MAX5719 16 and 20-Bit Voltage-Output DACs, available from Mouser, come with integrated feedback resistors that allow bipolar operation when used with an external operational amplifier. These DACs provide low glitch energy, low

Mouser Electronics | Products | 28-09-2016

SMD aluminium electrolytic capacitors have advanced foil technology

Stocked by Farnell element14, the Panasonic FKS Series SMD aluminium electrolytic capacitors is claimed to be a revolution in size and performance. Using advanced foil technology, this series contributes to the downsizing of your PCB design

Farnell element14 | Products | 28-09-2016