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Test tools for conducting energy studies and basic power quality logging

Now available from Farnell element14, Fluke 1736 and 1738 three-phase power loggers are ideal test tools for conducting energy studies and basic power quality logging. The instruments automatically capture and log over 500 power quality

Farnell element14 | Products | 15-12-2015

Industry’s highest-performance audio operational amplifier

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. A new audio operational amplifier (op amp) that sets the latest standard in audio performance, the OPA1622 is the newest addition to Texas Instruments’ Burr-Brown audio line and is the next ge

Texas Instruments | Products | 15-12-2015

Comprehensive range of narrow screw-clamp terminal blocks and accessories

A comprehensive range of Entrelec screw-clamp terminal blocks and accessories is now available from RS Components. The range offers a 20% width reduction compared with the Entrelec 5000 series. Designed to mount on 'top hat' format DI

RS Components | Products | 15-12-2015

Cost-competitive connection system for vehicle wiring applications

TTI Europe now stocks Molex's rugged ML-XT connection system. Featuring a market leading high-performance seal technology, the cost-competitive solution offers superior reliability for critical vehicle-wiring applications in harsh enviro

TTI Europe | Products | 15-12-2015

DFP controller integrates power switch for USB Type-C connector / cable applications

The Texas Instruments' (TI) TPS25810 USB Type-C downstream facing port (DFP) controller, with an integrated 3A rated USB power switch, is now available from Digi-Key. The TPS25810 monitors the Type-C configuration channel (CC) lines to

Digikey | Products | 15-12-2015

Ultra-compact Bluetooth Low Energy modules feature 4.6mm x 5.6mm x 1mm footprint

Mouser now stocks TDK's SESUB-PAN-T2541 ultra-compact Bluetooth v4.0 Low Energy modules in a 4.6mm x 5.6mm x 1mm footprint. The SESUB-PAN-T2541 is based on TDK's proprietary SESUB technology (semiconductor embedded in substrate) and is s

Mouser Electronics | Products | 15-12-2015

New MCUs deliver next generation technology for the Internet of Things

Delivering the next generation of Gecko technology for the Internet of Things (IoT), Silicon Labs has introduced two new EFM32 Gecko microcontroller (MCU) families that provide advancements in security and energy management technologies. Th

Silicon Labs | Semiconductors | 15-12-2015

Buck-boost DC-DC converter for low-power wireless sensor applications

New from Linear Technology, the LTC3106 is a highly-integrated 1.6µA quiescent current 300mV start-up buck-boost DC-DC converter with PowerPath management, optimized for multisource, low-power systems. The LTC3106 is ideal for powering l

Linear Technology | Products | 15-12-2015

New aluminium electrolytics deliver more capacitance while reducing can size

Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems has unveiled a new series of miniaturized, cost-effective, aluminium electrolytic capacitors that not only save space, but also increase system reliability. The new FKS series features an increa

Panasonic | Products | 15-12-2015

Integrated battery charge management IC targets wearable devices and IoT

Integrating the most common functions for wearable devices and IoT applications, Texas Instruments' (TI) bq25120 integrated battery charge management IC is now available from Mouser stock. These functions include linear charger, regula

Mouser Electronics | Products | 15-12-2015

Board with u.fl and on-board antennas converts serial ports to Wi-Fi connections in seconds

Alpha Micro has added the Lantronix xPico Wi-Fi SMT embedded device server to its product portfolio, enabling its customers to quickly convert serial ports to Wi-Fi connections and speed the development of wirelessly connected IoT devices t

Alpha Micro Components | Subs & Systems | 15-12-2015

Wide selection of standard strain gauges for demanding applications

Variohm EuroSensor has added ZEMIC strain gauges to its comprehensive range of sensors and transducers. The range covers a wide selection of standard strain gauges as well as special purpose and customisable versions that suit use for high-

Variohm | Test & Measurement | 15-12-2015

Innovative the board-mount and industrial pressure sensors

Mouser has entered into a global distribution agreement with Kavlico Pressure Sensors, a leading precision pressure sensor specialist offering reliable solutions for the harshest and most demanding applications including transportation,

Mouser Electronics | Products | 15-12-2015

Latest diffused light pipes provide a soft glow

VCC has designed a family of rigid light pipes with a diffused, frosted surface texture for enhanced scattering of bright field light, which provides a softer glow. The 3mm LFB Series and 5mm LFC Series litepipes easily extend light from

VCC | Products | 15-12-2015