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Shunt resistor provides 0.2 milliohm resistance value in 3920 and 5930 chip sizes

The HCS Series shunt resistor from Stackpole now includes an 0.2 milliohm resistance value in the 3920 and 5930 chip sizes. This extremely low resistance value allows higher power current sensing with greater efficiency. In addition, the

Stackpole | Products | 29-10-2015

USB Type-C solution chosen for Meizu's new PRO 5 smartphone

Fairchild has announced that its FUSB302, from the industry’s first family of programmable USB Type-C controllers with power delivery (PD), is a key component of the new PRO 5 smartphone from Meizu, a major Chinese smartphone manufacturer.

Fairchild | Design Applications | 29-10-2015

Cost-effective high-performance medical plastic circular connectors

Mouser is now stocking the MediSpec medical plastic circular (MPC) Interconnect System from Molex. The cost-effective, high-performance interconnect solution combines premium performance and ease-of-use to meet the stringent standards of

Mouser Electronics | Products | 29-10-2015

Latest SMA and N-Type connectors optimized for improved performance

Amphenol RF has introduced new and improved SMA and N-Type coaxial connectors that have been optimized for low-loss cables. Low-loss cables incorporate additional shielding in the form of a bonded foil conductor, which helps to improve grou

Amphenol | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 29-10-2015

New VNA test cables designed to mitigate phase change over 75,000 flexure cycles

A new line of ruggedized phase-stable VNA test cables operating up to 40GHz has been introduced by Pasternack. The cables are specially designed to withstand the rigours of test lab use and production testing for 50ohm communications system

Pasternack | Test & Measurement | 29-10-2015

Connectors reliably transmit Ethernet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS and standard signals

Reliably transmitting Ethernet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS and standard signals, Phoenix Contact M12 shielded connectors are now stocked by Mouser. The connectors feature QUICKON fast connection technology and 360 degree shielding. They are par

Mouser Electronics | Products | 28-10-2015

Development kit for fully-integrated single-chip radio transceiver

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. Texas Instruments (TI) now offers the CC1200 development kit which provides a complete platform for hardware performance testing and software development for its sub-1GHz CC1200 device. The

Texas Instruments | Products | 28-10-2015

Resettable electronic fuse protects hot-plug computer peripherals from faults

The AP91352 electronic fuse from Diodes Incorporated provides protection from fault conditions that could result in catastrophic equipment failure. It targets applications in consumer products such as plug-and-play hard disk drives, solid-s

Diodes Inc | Products | 28-10-2015

Intel Edison module for IoT apps features Tangier SoC

Now stocked by Farnell element14, Intel's Edison module for IoT applications features a Tangier SoC that mixes a dual-core Atom CPU running Linux with a Quark chip, plus optional baseboard kits. The Intel Edison development platform ha

Farnell element14 | Products | 28-10-2015

Heavy-duty connectors for harsh environment applications

Now available from TTI Europe, TE Connectivity's heavy-duty connectors (HDC) range offers connectivity solutions for harsh environments. The easy-to-use connectors provide high uptime, quick installation, and protection against environ

TTI Europe | Products | 28-10-2015

TUSB320 USB Type-C configuration evaluation module

The TUSB320 Evaluation Module is now available from RS Components. The module's Plug-and-Play design that can be configured with the DIP switch to operate in DFP, UFP, or DRP Type-C implementation mode. The TUSB320 device enables USB Ty

RS Components | Products | 28-10-2015

Wirewound common-mode choke coils for auto applications

Murata's PLT5BPH Series wirewound common-mode choke coils are now stocked by Mouser. Measuring 5mm x 5mm the power supply choke coils are able to handle high temperature environments up to 150C and large currents up to 5.6A. The series

Mouser Electronics | Products | 28-10-2015

TE Connectivity- Reliable new headerless low-profile pressure sensor for harsh environments

TE Connectivity has launched a new back-side compensated, headerless 86BC pressure sensor that provides reliable, accurate measurement in harsh environments. The new 86BC sensor features a 16mm diameter package, making it a compact, low cos

TE Connectivity | Power | 28-10-2015

Convection-cooled 250W AC/DC power supplies in open-frame packages

XP Power has launched the CHD250 AC/DC power supply series of ultra-efficient 250W convection cooled single-output units for applications that require medium power in an open-frame, fanless design. With a compact 3 x 5 inch standard footpri

XP | Power | 28-10-2015