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Highly-integrated high-voltage multi-chemistry battery charger controller

A new highly-integrated, high-voltage multi-chemistry synchronous step-down battery charger controller, the LTC4013 has been introduced by Linear Technology. With a wide input voltage range that spans up to 60V, the LTC4013 uses temperat

Linear | Products | 02-09-2016

Reduce IoT development time with the latest ZigBee modules

Mouser are now stocking the Telegesis ETRX35x ZigBee modules from Silicon Labs. Based on their ZigBee-compliant platform of EM358x SoCs and the ZigBee PRO-compliant EmberZNet stack, the modules are small, low-power 2.4GHz modules designed t

Mouser Electronics | Power | 02-09-2016

Watertight connectors provide IP68 sealing and ruggedized performance

Now available from Astute, the new LEMO T Series connector features an innovative design and is rated to IP68 to provide reliable performance in environments requiring ruggedized equipment and a watertight connection, including defence s

Astute Electronics | Products | 02-09-2016

New switch family offers current options up to 16A

Schurter's MSM LA and MSM LA CS latching-action stainless steel and ceramic surface pushbutton switches are now available with a maximum rated switching current of 16A at 250VAC, uprated from 12A. Designed for primary ON/OFF switching, t

Schurter | Products | 02-09-2016

Ultra-low-power RF application dev kit enables rapid development

Stocked by Mouser, the Microsemi ZL70550 application development kit enables rapid evaluation, prototyping, and development of the ZL70550 RF communication system. The kit combines hardware and software to easily create an end-to-end commun

Mouser Electronics | Design & Manufacture | 02-09-2016

New DC-DC converters certified for rolling stock and industrial applications

Certified for use in rolling stock as well as industrial applications requiring compliance with recognised safety standards, RECOM has introduced the new RP40-FR DC-DC converter series. The EN50155 certification ensures that the RP40-FR ser

Recom International | Power | 02-09-2016

Robust new TFTs target demanding industrial, automotive and medical fields

Distec now offers Tianma NLT TFT displays in sizes 5.7 to 19 inches. A very wide, symmetrical viewing angle, high brightness, long-life LED backlights, or integrated LED converter are key features which make the displays suitable for a mult

Distec | Subs & Systems | 02-09-2016

Oscilloscopes have excellent waveform visualisation and measurement for analog and digital applications

The PicoScope 2000 Series, available from Farnell element14, offers a choice of 2 and 4-channel oscilloscopes, plus mixed-signal oscilloscopes (MSOs) with 2 analog + 16 digital inputs. All models feature spectrum analysers, function generat

Farnell element14 | Products | 01-09-2016

Reference design adds Wi-Fi capability to electric vehicle charging stations

Texas Instruments have introduced a reference design that adds Wi-Fi connectivity to an electric vehicle (EV) charging station. This design is claimed to be an industry first. EV owners will now be able to remotely monitor and control the c

Texas Instruments | Products | 01-09-2016

Automotive power management IC efficiently converts battery voltages into a tightly regulated voltage

Stocked by Digi-Key, Allegro's A4450 is an automotive power management IC that can implement either a buck or buck/boost regulator to efficiently convert automotive battery voltages into a tightly regulated voltage with seamless transition

Digikey | Products | 01-09-2016

Versatile HD camera is easy-to-use with security and surveillance monitoring

Available from RS Components, the FLIR FX is packed with a host of innovative features for unparalleled performance across different applications. From surveillance and security monitoring to an action camera or dashboard camera, the camera

RS Components | Products | 01-09-2016

Transmitter and transceiver ICs target European LPWAN and IoT applications

Mouser now stocks Atmel’s ATA8520 transmitter and ATA8520D transceiver ICs for operation in the 868 MHz SIGFOX network. Targeting European LPWAN and IoT applications, the devices incorporate a RF front end, a digital baseband and a low-powe

Mouser Electronics | Semiconductors | 01-09-2016

Panasonic -: New combined and secure Bluetooth low energy module

Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe is launching a new short-range, Bluetooth low energy and NFC combo module for implementing Bluetooth functionality into various electronic devices. Based on a leading edge Toshiba SoC, th

Panasonic | Subs & Systems | 01-09-2016

Fly-back transformers for iW1818 / 30 reference designs for AC/DC controllers

In partnership with Dialog Semiconductor, Wurth Electronics Midcom has introduced new fly-back transformers for iW1818 and iW1830, reference designs for AC/DC controllers. Equipped with single or dual outputs, the MID-OLDIA offline transfor

Wurth | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 01-09-2016