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New family of ±60V fault protected RS-485/RS-422 (TIA-485/TIA-422) transceivers

Exar has introduced a new family of ±60V fault protected RS-485/RS-422 (TIA-485/TIA-422) transceivers able to withstand direct shorts and achieve overvoltage protection with no external components. Designed for improved performance in no

EXAR Europe | Products | 11-02-2016

Innovative connected devices and solutions for IoT applications

Mouser has announced a global distribution agreement with Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions, developers and marketers of innovative connected devices and solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Capitalizing on the Bosch

Mouser Electronics | Products | 11-02-2016

Latest ultra-compact Wi-Fi module targets IoT applications

Latest from U-blox is the LILY-W1, a single-band 802.11n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi transceiver module. The ultra-compact host-based module, measuring just 10mm x 14mm is suitable for providing Wi-Fi connectivity to an increasingly broad range of industr

U-Blox | Subs & Systems | 11-02-2016

Highly-integrated ultra low-power Bluetooth SMART (BLE 4.1) SoC

An ultra low-power Bluetooth SMART (BLE 4.1) system on a chip (SoC), the Atmel SmartConnect BTLC1000 is now available from Mouser stock. It features an integrated microcontroller (MCU), transceiver, modem, MAC, PA, TR switch and power mana

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-02-2016

Tiny 1206 and 1210 size high-capacity monolithic ceramic capacitors

Murata’s GRM series of 1206 and 1210 size monolithic ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are now available from TTI Europe. As the functionality of electronic devices becomes more advanced and the available enclosure space becomes even more con

TTI Europe | Products | 10-02-2016

Class-D high-power amplifier development board

Digi-Key now stocks EPC's EPC9065, a high-efficiency zero voltage switching (ZVS), differential mode, class-D amplifier development board that operates at, but is not limited to, 6.78MHz (lowest ISM band). The purpose of the developmen

Digikey | Products | 10-02-2016

Comprehensive selection of 22.2mm linear panel-mount potentiometers

Vishay's comprehensive selection of 7/8-inch (22.2 mm) 10-turn, 534 Series linear panel mount potentiometers is now available from RS Components. The potentiometer range features, 100ohm to 100Kohm versions with 2W power handling, and 5

RS Components | Products | 10-02-2016

Ultra-low quiescent current devices designed for power-sensitive applications

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. The TPS709, a 150mA, 30V, ultra-low IQ, wide input low-dropout regulator with reverse current protection is now available from Texas Instruments (TI). The TPS709xx series of ultralow, qui

Texas Instruments | Products | 10-02-2016

NXP Freedom K82F development board targets secure applications

Farnell element14 has added the newest NXP Freedom development board, FRDM-K82F, to its family of Freedom development boards for the Kinetis K82, K81, and K80 MCU series of high-performance, low-power, security-enabled microcontrollers buil

Farnell element14 | Products | 10-02-2016

Highly-stable and flexible SAR testing solution for wireless devices

Anritsu's MT8820C Radio Communication Analyzer now integrates with both DASY6 and cSAR3D from Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) to provide seamless Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance testing that significantly reduces asses

Anritsu | Test & Measurement | 10-02-2016

World's first 0201 1,000pF temperature compensation monolithic ceramic capacitor

Murata has announced 0201 size (0.6mm × 0.3mm), 25V temperature compensation-type monolithic ceramic capacitors with CH/C0G characteristics. The capacitors are thought to be the first in the world of this size to achieve a capacitance ratin

Murata | New Technologies | 10-02-2016

RoHS-compliant ZnNi connectors for harsh environments

Mouser is now stocking Amphenol Industrial's Gray Zinc Nickel (ZnNi) circular connectors. Connectors with the new light gun-metal gray plating are RoHS compliant and feature zinc-over-electroless-nickel shell plating to withstand harsh e

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-02-2016

High-current MOSFET relays can replace electromechanical relays in smart meters

New high-current MOSFET relays, from Omron Electronic Components Europe, can support continuous loads of up to 3.3A AC, 6.6A DC. The new devices are squarely aimed at electromechanical relay replacement in smart meters, security, medical an

Omron | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 10-02-2016

Stand-alone low-power Bluetooth module for IoT applications

Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems has introduced a next-generation (nanopower) Bluetooth Smart module for Internet of Things applications. The new PAN1760 Series Bluetooth smart module v4.1 with integrated antenna and embedded

Panasonic | Products | 10-02-2016