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High-performance micro-circular connectors weigh less than 2g

Suitable for unmanned aerial vehicles, surveillance cameras and robotics Nicomatic's OMM Series 8 micro-circular board-to-cable connectors are now available from Astute Electronics. The connectors meet MIL-DTL-55302F and, at less than tw

Astute Electronics | Products | 10-05-2016

High-Q MLCC targets automotive V2X applications

Murata has introduced the GCQ series of high-Q monolithic ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) aimed at automotive V2X applications. Available in capacitance values from 0.1pF to 47pF, a C0G temperature characteristic and a rated voltage of 50VDC, th

Murata | Passives | 09-05-2016

Precision connector manufacturer acquisition enhances ability to partner from design through delivery

PEI-Genesis has acquired Arizona-based FilConn, Inc, a manufacturer of precision high reliability filter, transient suppression, and custom configured connectors for the milaero, medical, transit and oil/gas industries; it was announced by

PEI-Genesis | Products | 09-05-2016

support high data rates with new digital step attenuators

Mouser is now stocking the F197x 75Ohm digital step attenuators from Integrated Device Technology. These digital step attenuators (DSAs) are the newest additions to IDT's Glitch-FreeT family of radio frequency silicon solutions. The devices

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-05-2016

High common-mode, current-sensing amplifier and a high-speed comparator configured to detect overcurrent conditions

The Texas Instruments INA301 includes both a high common-mode, current-sensing amplifier and a high-speed comparator configured to detect overcurrent conditions through measuring the voltage developed across a current-sensing or current-shu

Texas Instruments | Products | 09-05-2016

USB Type-C Controller that offers an easy route to introduce connectivity into new and existing applications

The Microchip UTC2000, available from RS Components, is a USB Type-C controller that offers an easy route to introduce USB Type-C connectivity into new and existing applications alike. The design makes it simple to transition from USB Type-

RS Components | Products | 09-05-2016

Free and powerful online circuit simulation tool for power design engineers

Now stocked by Digi-Key, Cree's SpeedFit is a free and powerful online circuit simulation tool for power design engineers. The company says it is the only online circuit simulation tool that is 100% dedicated to simulating and evaluating th

Digikey | Products | 09-05-2016

High quality, stainless steel, pushbutton switches feature robust construction and a long life

The Multicomp series of metal pushbutton switches, available from Farnell element14, feature LED illumination for high visibility, with a high quality stainless steel body and actuator for robust construction and a long mechanical life.

Farnell element14 | Products | 09-05-2016

UHF RFID modules provide an ideal solution for product traceability

Stocked by Mouser,the Murata MAGICSTRAP® RFID Tag devices are tiny and robust modules for RFID tags. The modules provide an ideal solution for product traceability when mounted on a printed circuit board. These modules use the board traces

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-05-2016

AVX – Wire-to-wire connectors target industrial electronics

Two new ranges of wire-to-wire (WTW) connectors designed to deliver considerable cost and space savings in a broad range of industrial electronics designs have been introduced by AVX. The 9286-200 Series reduced through-wire connectors a

AVX | Products | 09-05-2016

Dual-core CoMs feature powerful, dual-core CPU performance for challenging graphical and multimedia applications

Ka-Ro Electronics TX6DL Computer on Modules, available from Mouser, are small dual-core CoMs based on NXP's i.MX6 processors. The modules are mounted on the base board and only take up 26cm² (36mm x 71mm including the socket). The TX6 facil

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-05-2016

Low-loss CATV transformer supports DOCSIS3.1 requirements

A 1:1 impedance ratio, transmission line transformer covering frequencies from of 45 to 1200MHz, the MiniRF MRFXF0024, is now available from RFMW. Capable of supporting DOCSIS3.1 requirements, the MRFXF0024 is designed for applications

RFMW | Products | 09-05-2016

Compact case enclosure in a modern look with multiple application options

New Age Enclosures Medium HUB enclosure, available from Mouser, is a compact case with a modern look that measures 3.5” x 3.5” x 1.5" and accommodates a PCB measuring 3.158" x 3.158" x .062". The HUB delivers durable market-ready design pos

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-05-2016

Top-actuated SMT switches suit wearables and keyless entry systems

Taking miniaturisation to a new level, C&K's PTS830 series of SMT top-actuated switches, which offer a high actuation force of up to 450gf, are now available from Astute Electronics. The switches provide reliable switching for wearable

Astute Electronics | Products | 09-05-2016