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Full-featured low-cost miniature motion tracking module

Xsens has expanded its successful 4th-generation MTi product portfolio by releasing a new series of complete, self-contained 3D IMU/VRU/AHRS motion tracking modules for high-volume industrial and prosumer applications. The low-cost MTi

Xsens | Products | 10-07-2015

Capacitive touchscreen development modules speed compact HMI designs

The FTDI VM801B Embedded Video Engine (EVE) LCD development module is now available from Alpha Micro. Based around FTDI’s FT801 EVE display controller IC the module provides a perfect platform from which to implement touchscreen human machi

Alpha Micro Components | Products | 10-07-2015

Complete USB Type-C and USB power delivery port control solution

Complying with the latest USB Type-C and PD standards, Cypress EZ-PD CCG2 USB Type-C controllers are now stocked by Mouser. Half the size of the first generation controllers, they feature reduced board space through integration. The

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-07-2015

Expanded portfolio of wireless power coils for wearables

Würth Elektronik now offers wireless power coils for wearables. Since devices such as fitness sensors and smart watches are generally encapsulated to protect them from the effects of the environment, but due to the variety of integrated sen

Wurth | 10-07-2015

Bi-directional switches protect 1-cell and 2-cell lithium batteries on charge

The new DMN2014LHAB and DMN2011UFX dual N-channel enhancement mode MOSFETs, from Diodes Incorporated, provide a compact, bi-directional low-loss switch for battery-charging circuits. End markets include chargers for portable devices such a

Diodes Inc | Products | 10-07-2015

Energy -harvesting wireless switches for industrial applications

Highly versatile energy-harvesting wireless switches for industrial applications from Cherry are now available in two standard versions: a rocker switch for actuation by hand or a snap-action switch for mechanical actuation typically by a m

Cherry | 10-07-2015

First quad-channel protector and multiplexers with programmable fault detection

Analog Devices has introduced a quad-channel protector and two multiplexers offering +/-55-V over-voltage protection (OVP) for precision converters, amplifiers and other components that operate from a low voltage of 4.5V up to 36V. The A

Analog Devices | New Technologies | 10-07-2015

Site updates include Multimedia entry system, IoT sensor node and thermostat

Mouser has announced a new update to its Industrial Applications Site by featuring new resources devoted to the popular topic of home and factory automation. The updates include three block diagrams featuring home and factory automati

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-07-2015

Thick-film chip resistors offer high thermal conductivity to 22W in compact cases

Vishay has announced that its RCP series of thick-film chip resistors for high-power, surface-mount RF applications is now available in the compact 0505, 0603, and 2512 case sizes. The Vishay Dale devices offer very high thermal conductivit

Vishay | Products | 10-07-2015

Precision SMD current shunts for lower current applications requiring higher accuracy

Stackpole's high precision CSS / CSSH Series current shunts now offer expanded resistance values. This AEC - Q200 qualified series can now support resistance values up to 0.12ohm in the CSS4527 size and 0.1ohm in the CSS2010 and CSS2728

Stackpole | Products | 10-07-2015

Zero disengagement force RF connectors eliminate damage to PCB solder joints

Requiring zero force for disengagement which eliminates damage to PCB solder joints, Amphenol's SV Microwave FeatherMate RF interconnect system is now stocked by Mouser. The FeatherMate RF Interconnect System offers direct contact with

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-07-2015

Easy-to-use Bluetooth solution for industrial and consumer applications

Available now from Farnell element14, Texas Instruments (TI) WiLink 8 devices, bundled with the i.MX6, offer an easy-to-use, integrated connectivity solution for industrial and consumer applications. They are pre-certified and offer hi

Farnell element14 | Products | 09-07-2015

Low-capacitance low series inductance / resistance Schottky diodes

The STMicroelectronics BAS70 series of low-capacitance low series inductance / resistance Schottky diodes is now available from RS Components. Employing a 70V Schottky barrier diodes packaged in SOD-123, SOD-323, SOD-523, SOT-23, SOT-3

RS Components | Products | 09-07-2015

Modular commutation encoders are rugged and accurate

Generating standard U/V/W signals for commutating brushless DC motors, CUI's AMT31 series rugged, high-accuracy encoders are now available from Digi-Key. The series is designed to address a number of challenges encountered in BLDC app

Digikey | Products | 09-07-2015