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Easy-to-use MTP modules with solderless contacting to the PCB

Available from Mouser, the Vishay 3-phase bridge power modules are easy-to-use MTP modules with a solderless method for contacting PressFit pins to the PCB. These modules have a low VF, low-profile package and low junction to case thermal r

Mouser Electronics | Products | 21-04-2016

Fixed-point digital signal processor product family designed for low-power applications

These devices are members of Texas Instruments’ C5000 fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) product family and are designed for low-power applications. The fixed-point DSP is based on the TMS320C55x DSP generation CPU processor core

Texas Instruments | Products | 21-04-2016

First Freedom development platform for NXP Kinetis V motor control development

The FRDM-KV31F, available now from Farnell element14, is a low-cost development tool for the Kinetis V series KV3x MCU family built on the ARM Cortex-M4 processor. The hardware is form-factor compatible with the Arduino R3 pin layout, provi

Farnell element14 | Products | 21-04-2016

LED panel-mount indicators deliver superior daytime visibility

Available from Digi-Key, VCC’s 1092 series of high brightness LED panel-mount indicators achieves full brightness in microseconds even in daylight viewing. Front panel snap-in mounting eases installation, leading to a significant reduction

Digikey | Products | 21-04-2016

Compact quad-band GSM/GRPS module using leadless chip carrier castellation packaging

The Quectel GSM and GPRS Module (M66FA-TEA-04-STD), from RS Components, is a compact quad-band GSM/GRPS module using Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC) castellation packaging. It is based on the latest 2G chipset, has the optimal performance in SM

RS Components | Products | 21-04-2016

Synchronous step-down DC-DC converter offers 93% efficiency

A new 1.5A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator the LT8608 has been introduced by Linear Technology. The device's novel synchronous rectification topology delivers 93% efficiency while switching at 2MHz enabling designers

Linear | Products | 21-04-2016

New high-current inductors for high-frequency applications

Coilcraft's new SLR Family of high-current, shielded power inductors is offered with current ratings up to 100A and inductance values from 85 to 370nH, making it suitable for high-frequency applications such as multi-phase VRM/VRD/EVRD regu

Coilcraft Europe | Passives | 21-04-2016

Knowles = Turnkey SMD directional couplers for high-frequency power monitoring

A new series of directional couplers from Knowles DLI provides is testament to how high-permittivity, temperature-stable materials can reduce size and weight providing high performance repeatability. The small-size directional coupler

Knowles | Products | 21-04-2016

High-quality low-cost LED panel indicators for low-power applications

Offering lower power consumption compared with conventional incandescent lamps, a new range of LED panel indicators has been introduced by CamdenBoss. The new CBPI22 series are 22mm size panel indicators that offer a modern low cost a

Camden Boss | Products | 21-04-2016

Failsafe wirewound resistors offer good pulse handling characteristics

A new axial leaded 4W wirewound resistor, designed for applications requiring good surge handling and fusibility to prevent significant heat generation or fire, the SP3A has been introduced by Stackpole. The SP3A can survive hundreds of 3KV

Stackpole | Passives | 21-04-2016

Latest FPGAs offer 35 percent increase in LUTs and 15 percent more I/Os

Lattice Semiconductor has announced the expansion of its award-winning MachXO3 family of FPGAs with the addition of the MachXO3L-9400 and MachXO3LF-9400 devices available in multiple packages. Built in response to customer demand, the ne

Lattice | Semiconductors | 21-04-2016

Ultra-compact 3G/2G cellular module is smallest available

Alpha Micro Components has announced availability of the U-blox SARA-U201, the smallest cellular module available supporting 2G and 3G. Measuring just 16mm x 26mm x 3mm, the 96-pin SARA-U201 provides 5-band UMTS, quad-band GSM, and has glob

Alpha Micro Components | Subs & Systems | 21-04-2016

New 100 Gigabit Ethernet analyzer chosen to manage growth in traffic volumes

Anritsu has announced that Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) has selected the new MT1100A 100G/OTU4 Network Master Flex analyzer. This increases the test and measuring investment that AMS-IX has made with Anritsu following on from the

Anritsu | 21-04-2016

Integrate Bluetooth low energy functionality to embedded mobile apps

RF Digital Simblee BLE series, available now from Mouser, integrates Bluetooth low energy functionality to embedded mobile apps using an Arduino integrated development environment. Using Simblee, designers can begin developing mobile apps w

Mouser Electronics | Products | 21-04-2016