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New USB type C connector provides a single solution for both power and data

TE Connectivity's new Type C USB connectors are now available from RS Components, providing a single solution for both power and data in one connection. Up to 100W of power and super-fast data up to 10Gbit/s. The USB connector is suit

RS Components | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 24-02-2016

Design tool portfolio enhanced and upgraded

Digi-Key has announced key updates to Scheme-it and PCBWeb, two influential design tools in its portfolio. Scheme-it enables designers to quickly sketch and document their concepts and designs. With its electronic back-of-the-napkin func

Digikey | Products | 24-02-2016

Automotive-grade MLCC range offers more options

AVX's recently extended capacitance range AEC-Q200 X7R MLCCs are now available from TTI Europe, resulting in a much broader product offering with several new high volumetric efficiency options. The new part numbers now being offered i

TTI Europe | Products | 24-02-2016

Feature-rich and flexible I/O controllers for industry and computing

Microchip has introduced the new SCH322X family of feature-rich and flexible I/O controllers customised to the needs of industrial and embedded computing designers. The next-generation product family features smaller packages and long

Microchip Technology | Products | 24-02-2016

Two new IoT starter kits feature EnOcean and IBM technologies

Farnell element14 has launched two Internet of Things (IoT) starter kits that tap into technologies from EnOcean and IBM. Both Entrepreneur and Enterprise editions feature micro-computer boards from Farnell element14 and energy harvesting

Farnell element14 | Products | 24-02-2016

Processors power Volkswagen’s MIB II infotainment systems

Texas Instruments (TI) and Volkswagen have collaborated on a new infotainment platform that delivers one of the most dynamic technologies available and offers new levels of performance, flexibility and adaptability. The Volkswagen MIB I

Texas Instruments | Products | 24-02-2016

Exceptionally low-profile antenna solution for 3G, LTE and MIMO applications

Antenova has introduced Similis, a new SMD antenna which offers an exceptionally low-profile solution for 3G, LTE and MIMO applications. The Similis antenna measures just 40mm x 10mm x 1.6mm, making it literally half the height of the

Antenova Ltd | 24-02-2016

Lower-power heart-rate monitoring solution for next-generation wearables

Ambiq Micro and PixArt Imaging have announced that the two companies have partnered to develop an ultra low-power heart-rate monitoring (HRM) solution for deployment in next-generation wearable products. The fast-growing wearables market

Ambiq Micro | New Technologies | 24-02-2016

New LED driver meets critical EMI / EMC global lighting standards

New from Gresham Power Electronics, the LB115 power supply family is intended for LED architectural lighting applications. The power supply series delivers 115W from a compact 2 x 4 x 1.2 inch footprint and has a built in EMI filter to m

Gresham Power | Products | 24-02-2016

First discrete thyristor to withstand spikes higher than 1,200V

Littelfuse has introduced its first discrete thyristor devices capable of withstanding voltage spikes higher than 1,200V. The Teccor brand SK225xD/SK255KD/SK625xD/SK655KD Series SCR switching thyristors are unidirectional switches design

Littelfuse | Products | 24-02-2016

Ultra-low IQ buck regulator targets automotive infotainment systems

The new A8591 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a buck regulator IC designed to meet the power-supply requirements of the latest automotive infotainment systems. It is available in fixed 5V or 3.3V regulated output voltage configurations

Allegro | Products | 24-02-2016

Wi-Fi connectivity simplified with plug-and-play modular IoT solution

Silicon Labs has introduced a plug-and-play Wi-Fi module solution for Internet of Things (IoT) applications where exceptional RF performance, small footprint, easy application development and fast time to market are key requirements. Silico

Silicon Labs | Subs & Systems | 24-02-2016

Configurable temperature controller shortens time-to-market

Latest from Laird is a new series of easy-to-use temperature controllers specifically designed for closed-loop feedback control of thermoelectric assemblies (TEAs). The PR-59 Series proportional controller is configurable and can be i

Laird | Products | 24-02-2016

Secure communications solution for safety-critical IoT applications

Lynx Software Technologies has unveiled the LynxSecure 5.3 Separation Kernel Hypervisor and announced a powerful new capability that extends the principle of domain separation to the network connection. At the same time, in partnership with

Lynx | Design & Manufacture | 24-02-2016