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High-efficiency synchronous NVDC-1 battery charge controllers

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. Latest from Texas Instruments is the bq2477x range of high-efficiency, synchronous, NVDC-1 battery charge controllers, offering low component count for space-constrained, multi-chemistry bat

Texas Instruments | Products | 19-08-2015

Organic capacitors offer long operational life and high ripple current capabilities

Available now from TTI Europe, Kemet's organic capacitor (KO-CAP) is a solid electrolytic capacitor with a conductive polymer cathode capable of delivering very low ESR and improved capacitance retention at high frequencies. The autom

TTI Europe | Products | 19-08-2015

Multi-purpose terminal pin suitable for a variety of B2B and W2B applications

Digi-Key now stocks the new Mill Max terminal pin which features a compliant press-fit tail, slotted head, and an additional press-fit feature on the barrel of the pin. These characteristics combine to provide functional, versatile, and

Digikey | Products | 19-08-2015

Locking 2.54mm centreline auto connectors cope with vibration and stress

TE Connectivity's Micro Quadlok System (MQS) auto connectors are now available from Mouser stock. They utilize a 2.54mm centreline for applications in motor vehicles where vibration and mechanical stress are a concern. The MQS includ

Mouser Electronics | Products | 19-08-2015

New low-power USB 3.0 controller offers seamless connectivity

Cypress Semiconductor has announced a new high-throughput, low-power SuperSpeed USB controller that converts Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) data to USB 3.0 data. The EZ-USB GX3 controller targets slimmer laptop designs that include an ultra-thi

Cypress | Products | 19-08-2015

Bluetooth Smart design simplified with fully-integrated module

Silicon Labs has introduced a fully-integrated, pre-certified Bluetooth Smart module solution that gives developers the fastest path to low-power wireless connectivity for the IoT. The new BGM111 module is the first in a family of advanced

Silicon Labs | Design & Manufacture | 19-08-2015

Innovative ultra low-power microcontrollers integrate segment LCD controller

Atmel has announced it has expanded its popular family of secure, ARM Cortex M0+-based MCUs with the SAM L22 series. The Atmel | SMART SAM L series is the highest scoring product family in the EEMBC ULPbench, the leading independent low-

Atmel | Products | 19-08-2015

Thick-film chip resistor range now offer 0.1% tolerances

Stackpole Electronics has announced a tolerance expansion for its RGC Series thick-film resistors which are now available in ±0.1% tolerances in chip sizes from 0603 through 2512. This development is a significant enhancement to the seri

Stackpole | Products | 19-08-2015

Ultra low-power Bluetooth Smart module eases development

Mouser is now offering the BGM111 Blue Gecko Bluetooth Smart Module from Silicon Labs. The ultra low-power, Bluetooth 4.1 (Bluetooth Smart) module is designed for applications where good RF performance, ultra-low power consumption, and easy

Mouser Electronics | Products | 19-08-2015

New high-CV long-life wet tantalum capacitors designed for use at 200C

New from AVX as a series of wet tantalum capacitors designed for use at 200C, many of which are capable of up to 2,000 hours of operation with appropriate derating. Featuring a high capacitance cathode system that enables high CV perform

AVX | Products | 19-08-2015

Lora-integrated modem module with a suburban range of over 15km

Mouser is now stocking the Microchip RN2483 433/868MHz LoRa-Integrated module. The RN2483 is an integrated modem with a range of over 15km (suburban) and exceptionally low power consumption, giving a battery life in excess of ten years.

Mouser Electronics | Products | 19-08-2015

High-performance M/N clock generator targets small-cell wireless applications

Optimized for small-cell wireless applications, Silicon Labs' Si5380 12-output JESD204B high-performance, integer-based (M/N) clock generator is now available from Mousers stock. The devices demand the highest level of integration and

Mouser Electronics | Products | 18-08-2015

Soft-termination MLCCs relieve stress and suppress cracks during board mounting

Murata's GRJ series soft-termination multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are now available from TTI Europe. The capacitors are enhanced with a layer of resin electrodes relieving stress and suppressing cracks during board mounting.

TTI Europe | Products | 18-08-2015

Analog multiplexers with over-voltage protection up to -55V and +55V

Mouser now stocks the Analog Devices ADG5208F and ADG5209F - 8:1 and dual 4:1 analog multiplexers offering over-voltage protection up to -55V and +55V. The ADG5208F switches one of eight inputs to a common output, and the ADG5209F switch

Mouser Electronics | Products | 18-08-2015