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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

High-efficiency step-down power module supports output currents to 6A

A high-efficiency step-down fixed frequency power module that operates from a 2.4V to 5.5V input supply voltage and supports output currents up to 6A - Maxim's MAXM17516 is now available from Mouser stock. Combined in the thermally-eff

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-07-2015

Half-bridge gate driver improves power system performance in hybrid vehicles

Introduced as the industry’s fastest 120V automotive grade half-bridge gate driver with robust handling features, Texas Instruments (TI) has unveiled the UCC27201A-Q1. The driver provides a propagation delay at 15ns with short rise and f

Texas Instruments | Products | 09-07-2015

World's first smartphone case with rear action joysticks

Peratech has announced that its Quantum Tunnelling Composite (QTI) pressure-sensitive sensors have been used in the new Flitchio smartphone case with built-in game controller. Instead of having control interfaces on the screen that obscure

Peratech | New Technologies | 09-07-2015

Wire-to-board connectors designed for high-vibration applications

Available now from Mouser stock, Molex DuraClik 2mm pitch wire-to-board connectors are designed for on-board instrumentation applications that operate in high-vibration environments. Introduced as a more robust solution compared to man

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-07-2015

Compact film capacitors offer high pulse strength and current capability

TDK-Epcos has launched two new series of MMKP capacitors which employ metallized film on both sides. The new capacitors offer particularly high pulse strength as well as a high current capability. Depending on the type and frequency, the pe

TDK-Epcos | Products | 09-07-2015

Device provides an isolation barrier between a computer and two connected USB devices

The Murata NMUSB202MC dual-port USB data isolator is now available from Mouser. The surface-mount isolator provides an isolation barrier between a computer and two connected USB devices, helping to extend effective breaking of ground lo

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-07-2015

High-power LED cooling solutions available across Europe

Avnet Abacus has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with Taiwan-based MechaTronix, an important player in the global market for LED cooling solutions. From its roots as a designer and manufacturer of interconnection and packagi

Avnet | Products | 09-07-2015

Extended temperature range 10/100 Base-T single-port LAN transformers

Mouser now stocks Abracon's 10/100 Base-T single-port LAN transformers. The parts meet IEEE802.3 specification and features 1500Vrms Hi-Pot and an extended temperature of -40C to +85C. The transformers are designed for most leading PHY

Mouser Electronics | Products | 08-07-2015

Robust chip resistors for high-temperature and high-humidity resistance

The Yageo AT Series chip resistor is now available from TTI Europe. The AEC-Q200 qualified resistor offers superior anti-sulphur capability and a robust product design for high-temperature and high-humidity resistance, higher pulse load

TTI Europe | Products | 08-07-2015

Bi-directional battery switch saves 91% PCB space over discrete MOSFETs

Combining industry-low on-resistance and ultra-low quiescent current in a compact, 12-bump WCSP package, Digi-Key now stocks the Vishay SiP32101 bi-directional battery switch. In smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, portable healthc

Digikey | Products | 08-07-2015

Compact new low-power high-accuracy two-channel voltage detectors

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. The TPS3779 and TPS3780 are members of a new family of compact low-voltage high-accuracy two-channel voltage detectors from Texas Instruments (TI). The devices' SENSE1 and SENSE2 inputs incl

Texas Instruments | Products | 08-07-2015

RS Compact new Arduino mini wireless development board speeds designs

RS Components has announced that it is extending its Arduino portfolio of open-source electronics development and prototyping boards with the addition of the new Arduino Yun Mini. Aimed at embedded engineers, developers and students, the

RS Components | Products | 08-07-2015