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Industry's first stand-alone USB 2.0 redriver is AEC-Q100-qualified

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the industry's first stand-alone USB 2.0 redriver. The high-speed, bidirectional TUSB211 redriver is AEC-Q100-qualified and designed to improve USB sign

Texas Instruments | Products | 09-10-2015

Ultra-fast reverse recovery time power modules

Micro Commercial Components' fast recovery epitaxial diodes (FRED) power modules are now available from Mouser stock. The modules offer soft reverse recovery characteristics and an ultra-fast reverse recovery time. They feature low rev

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-10-2015

New 6LoWPAN gateway wireless routers for the Internet of Things

RS Components has announced that it is extending its portfolio of wireless network products designed for Internet of Things (IoT) applications with the availability of the 6LoWPAN IoT Gateway from WEPTECH elektronik. The 6LoWPAN (IPv6 ov

RS Components | Products | 09-10-2015

Easy-to-apply Bluetooth Smart module targets high-performance applications

The Silicon Labs Blue Gecko BGM111, now available from Farnell element14 stock, is a Bluetooth Smart module aimed at applications where good RF performance, low power consumption and easy application development are key requirements.

Farnell element14 | Products | 09-10-2015

Surface-mount power inductors designed for automotive applications

Five new Bourns SMD power inductors, the SRP1038A, SRP1238A, SRP1245A, SRP1265A and SRP7028A are now available from TTI Europe. The series is manufactured with a carbonyl powder core featuring high saturation current and shielded const

TTI Europe | Products | 09-10-2015

Highly-integrated micro-machined tri-axis digital accelerometers

Mouser now stocks Rohm's KX12x tri-axis +/- 2g, +/- 4g or +/- 8g silicon micro-machined digital accelerometers. They have integrated 2048-byte buffer, orientation, tap/double tap, activity detecting, and free fall algorithms. The sense e

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-10-2015

Precision connector system features novel modular concept

TE Connectivity's AMPMODU interconnection system is now available from Digi-Key. The system features a novel modular concept, utilizing precision-formed receptacle contacts and mating posts. Mating of the post and receptacle contacts is

Digikey | Products | 09-10-2015

New IP68 dust and water resistant tact switch suitable for integration into wearables

ALPS has developed the SKSWD Series TACT Switch. With IP68 dust and water resistance, ii is ideal for integration into wearable computers, healthcare devices and smartphones, says the company. Electronic devices worn on the body such as wea

Alps | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 09-10-2015

Maximum efficiency and thermal performance MOSFET for DC-DC buck converters

Designed to deliver maximum efficiency and thermal performance for synchronous DC-DC buck converters, Fairchild Semiconductor's FDMA86108LZ single N-channel PowerTrench MOSFET is now available from Mouser stock. The device offers a low

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-10-2015

New M12 crimp connector for reliable field assembly of Drive-Cliq systems

Provertha has introduced a new 360 degree EMI/RFI M12 crimp connector for reliable field assembly of Drive-Cliq systems with an IP67 protection degree (screw locked). The new M12 cable connectors are built according to IEC 61076-2-101 an

Provertha | Products | 09-10-2015

High-resolution two- or three-channel -quick-assembly encoders

Mouser now stocks Avago Technologies AEDC-5xxx series encoders. The devices provide a connector latch on the cover housing to improve connector retention. They are built upon the proven Avago AEDT-9810 series encoder module and provide

Mouser Electronics | Products | 08-10-2015

New low-cost quick-turn adapters for common IC devices

Farnell element14 now stocks Aries Electronics' new line of low-cost, quick-turn, Correct-A-Chip IC adapters for common IC devices. These adapters enable the user to convert standard SOIC, MSOP, TSSOP or QFP packages into standard thro

Farnell element14 | Products | 08-10-2015

Lightweight IP68-rated plastic waterproof connector suitable for outdoor use

Suitable for outdoor use, IP68-rated and waterproof when mated, Hirose HR41 series lightweight plastic connectors are now available from RS Components. The HR41 connector series features a bayonet-locking system and tactile plug alignm

RS Components | Products | 08-10-2015

Module provides rapid path to developing FPGA-based designs

A compact prototyping tool used for rapid proof of concept or educational environments, the low-cost DLP Design DLP-HS-FPGA USB FPGA module is now available from Mouser stock. It is based on the Xilinx Spartan 3A and Future Technology D

Mouser Electronics | Products | 08-10-2015