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Hall-effect single- and multi-turn rotary sensors offer multiple options

Novotechnik’s RSB-3600 and RMB-3600 single- and multi-turn Hall-effect rotary position sensors are available from Variohm EuroSensor in a wide choice of configuration options for maximum application flexibility. The highly-durable sens

Variohm | Products | 12-04-2016

MCU starter kit for rapid development of embedded systems

Available from Mouser, the Cypress FM0-100L-S6E1B8 ARM Cortex-M0+ MCU starter kit is a development platform for FM0+ S6E1B series 32-bit Cortex-M0+ microcontrollers (MCUs). The starter kit features an Arduino Uno-compatible form factor to p

Mouser Electronics | Products | 11-04-2016

Diode array for USB Type-C and HDMI 2.0 circuit protection

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. Texas Instruments’ TPD4E02B04 is a bidirectional TVS ESD protection diode array for USB Type-C and HDMI 2.0 circuit protection. It is rated to dissipate ESD strikes at the maximum level specif

Texas Instruments | Products | 11-04-2016

Compact GNSS module with integrated patch antenna

The Quectel GPS L86, available through RS Components, is a compact GNSS Module with an integrated patch antenna. The high performance MTK positioning engine brings a high level of sensitivity, accuracy, and TTFF (Time To First Fix) with the

RS Components | Products | 11-04-2016

Fuse clips and holders clips designed for easy installation and replacement without tools

MPD's fuse clips and holders, available from Digi-Key, come in a variety sizes offering dependability in various applications. The clips are designed to directly mount fuses to PCBs in the most economical method, enabling easy installation

Digikey | Products | 11-04-2016

New wireless M-Bus evaluation kit for IoT and smart metering applications

Designed to get users up and running rapidly with sub-GHz radio design, Rohm and AMIHO Technology have launched their latest evaluation kit. The kit contains two nodes based on AMIHO's AM060 868 MHz Wireless M-Bus radio modem module. The de

ROHM Semiconductor | Design & Manufacture | 11-04-2016

High-performance circular connectors for demanding environments

Weald's LMJ series of high-reliability, cost-competitive screw-coupling circular connectors is now available from Lane Electronics. Designed to meet the requirements of MIL-C-5015, the IP67 rated circular connectors target defence, tran

Lane Electronics | Products | 11-04-2016

Energy-efficient and easy-of-use new ARM Cortex-M0+ processors

Aimed at battery-operated, consumer and low-power applications, and USB peripherals, the NXP Kinetis L MCUs, available from Mouser, combine the exceptional energy-efficiency and ease-of-use of the new ARM Cortex-M0+ processor with the perfo

Mouser Electronics | Products | 11-04-2016

Ultra-compact near-silent long-stroke microswitch

Omron has launched a new sealed ultra subminiature lever switch featuring a long stroke, a highly-reliable contact mechanism and near-silent operation. The new Omron D2AW long stroke sealed switches feature a 'unique' twin-contact desi

Omron | Products | 11-04-2016

Power inductors offer shielded construction

Bourns SRP7050TA shielded power inductors, available from Mouser, offer shielded construction, a carbonyl powder core, high saturation current and an inductance range of 0.33 to 68µH. The series is AEC-Q200 qualified, RoHS compliant and hal

Mouser Electronics | Products | 11-04-2016

Enclosed 155W battery-backed power supplies deliver constant power

Powersolve’s PQE75-155 Series of AC/DC battery-backed power supplies are designed specifically for applications like security systems where constant power is a prerequisite. Operating from a universal AC input, the PQE75-155 series units pr

Powersolve | Products | 11-04-2016

Low-dropout adjustable voltage regulators

Available from Mouser, the Texas Instruments TPS7A8300 Low-dropout voltage regulators are capable of sourcing a 2A load with only 125mV of maximum dropout. It features output voltages that are fully user-adjustable (up to 3.95V) using a PCB

Mouser Electronics | Products | 11-04-2016

Ultra-compact RF transmitters boost range and simplify design

A trio of compact new RF transmitters has been introduced by Radiometrix, allowing designers to build longer-range low-power radio systems in space-constrained applications that cannot accommodate a conventional 12.5 kHz/ 25kHz narrowban

Radiometrix | Products | 11-04-2016

Solid electrolytic capacitor capable of delivering low ESR and improved capacitance retention

The T520 series KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP), from Farnell element14, is a solid electrolytic capacitor with a conductive polymer cathode capable of delivering very low ESR and improved capacitance retention at high frequencies. It comb

Farnell element14 | Products | 11-04-2016