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New SuperSpeed IC and development solutions boost USB3.0 portfolio

RS Components has announced it is now shipping FTDI's latest USB3.0-to-FIFO solutions, including ICs and development boards, for projects that demand SuperSpeed data transfer. The FT600Q bridge ICs enable USB3.0 SuperSpeed and USB2.0

RS Components | Products | 04-06-2015

Single-chip device can drive both high-voltage and low-voltage piezoelectric loads

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments Latest from Texas Instruments, the DRV2700 is a single-chip piezo driver with an integrated 105V boost switch, integrated power diode, and integrated fully-differential amplifier. The versati

Texas Instruments | Products | 04-06-2015

Isolated AC/DC LED driver with integrated 650V power MOSFET

Now stocked by Digi-Key, the Fremont Micro Devices FT8260 family of primary-side drivers targets LED designs. The high-precision isolated devices with integrated PFC simplify LED lighting design by eliminating the secondary-side feedback

Digikey | Products | 04-06-2015

New LDO for small form factor consumer applications such as wearables

A new dual-output low dropout (LDO) regulator in a tiny 1.6mm x 1.2mm, 8-pin MLPD package, the SC563 has been introduced by Semtech. The SC563 LDO provides two regulated outputs for up to 300mA for each output channel. It accepts an in

Semtech | Products | 04-06-2015

Micro switches for precise and reliable position indication of critical applications

Available from TTI stock, Honeywell SE and XE miniature sealed basic switches are designed for precise and reliable position indication of critical applications such as aerospace, defence and commercial and industrial applications where

TTI Europe | Products | 04-06-2015

Isolated DC-DC converters offer lower profile for compact applications

Farnell element14 is stocking Murata’s new NXE1 series of cost-effective 1W Isolated DC-DC converters with a profile 30% lower than the 7mm height industry norm, making them ideal for designs where space constraint is an issue. The NX

Farnell element14 | Products | 04-06-2015

Precision sensor modules designed for altimeters and variometers

Measurement Specialties' MS5607-02BA barometric pressure sensors are now stocked by Mouser. The precision sensor modules are designed for altimeters and variometers with an altitude resolution of 20cm. A high-resolution temperature fu

Mouser Electronics | Products | 04-06-2015

Compact industrial computer delivers high performance and durability

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) has introduced the SEL-3360S compact industrial computer. Designed for extreme environments and small spaces, the SEL-3360S features powerful Intel Core i7 dual- and quad-core processors. To ensure

Schweitzer | Products | 04-06-2015

Waterproof 36W power supplies for low-voltage outdoor applications

Specifically designed for low-voltage outdoor applications including security and CCTV installations, Powersolve has announced availability of the PS36MK series of encapsulated power supplies. The PS36MK Series provide up to 36W from an

Powersolve | Products | 04-06-2015

New 1W Power Metal Strip resistor in compact 0612 case

Vishay has launched a new surface-mount Power Metal Strip resistor with a wide side terminal construction that yields a high 1W power rating in the compact 0612 case size. The WSL0612 combines its high power-to-footprint ratio with extremel

Vishay | Products | 04-06-2015

Dual or quad-channel digital isolators feature 8000VPK isolation voltage

Mouser now stocks the Texas Instruments (TI) ISO78xx dual or quad-channel digital isolators which feature 8000VPK isolation voltage. The isolators provide high electromagnetic immunity and low emissions at low power consumption, while

Mouser Electronics | Products | 04-06-2015

Highly-integrated barcode emulation sensor module

Now available from Mouser, the highly-integrated ams mobeam barcode emulation sensor module features a slim, modular package that incorporates an IR LED and factory calibrated LED driver - and features advanced gesture detection, proximi

Mouser Electronics | Products | 03-06-2015

Motor-control portfolio devices integrate drive and protection circuitry

Integrating drive and protection circuitry into a single package, Fairchild Semiconductor Motion SPM modules are now stocked by Mouser. Designers can use Motion SPM modules to simplify and accelerate designs while optimizing efficiency.

Mouser Electronics | Products | 03-06-2015

Touch switches available with various colour and illumination options

Touch switches are available from RS Components with various colour and illumination options. An auto calibration function ensures the switch adapts to changing environments. They are seen as ideal for areas such as the food and medical

RS Components | Products | 03-06-2015