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Virtualised MIPS-based PIC32 microcontroller targets IoT and embedded markets

The new PIC32MZ microcontrollers from Microchip integrate the revolutionary MIPS M5150 CPU, the company's latest Warrior M-class processor. The PIC32 is an extremely popular family of high-performance, MIPS-based microcontrollers used i

Microchip Technology | Products | 17-09-2015

Fully-isolated wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connectors

FCI Minitek Pwr wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connectors are now stocked by Mouser. The power / signal connectors feature fully-isolated terminals to prevent them from potential damage during operation, scoop-proof housings to ensure t

Mouser Electronics | Products | 17-09-2015

Exclusive launch of crowdfunded CodeBug nano- board

Farnell element14 has announced the launch of CodeBug, a low-cost crowdfunded nano-board designed to teach beginners the fundamentals of programming and electronics in a friendly non-intimidating way. First announced on Kickstarter in Ma

Farnell element14 | Products | 17-09-2015

Major update for flagship PCB design tool announced

Altium has announced the next major update to its flagship PCB design tool, Altium Designer, at PCB West, an annual PCB design conference in Santa Clara, California. Attendees at PCB West 2015 will get an exclusive first look at all of the

Altium | Design & Manufacture | 17-09-2015

Sealed connection system delivers market-leading performance

A highly-reliable, securely-sealed connector solution designed to help minimise electrical failures in gruelling commercial vehicle applications, while delivering assembly cost savings to original equipment manufacturers and harness make

Molex | Products | 17-09-2015

Right-angle tricolour surface-mount chip LEDs suit backlighting and indicators

Kingbright's KPFA-3011 series of tricolour (RGB) chip-type LEDs is now available in the UK from specialist distributor Components Bureau. Featuring a wide viewing angle (up to 155 degrees), the compact size, narrow footprint and low profile

Components Bureau | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 17-09-2015

R-2R-type 8-bit and 10-bit D/A converters offer 4, 6, 8 or 10 channels

Rohm's Bx2xxxFV 8-bit and 10-bit R-2R-type D/A converters with 4, 6, 8 or 10 channels are now available from Mouser stock. Aimed at applications such as DVCs, DSCs, DVDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs, the devices feature a built-in reset function

Mouser Electronics | Products | 17-09-2015

Split-housing data cable feed-through connector range expanded

Wieland Electric has expanded its portfolio of Revos rectangular connectors with the new IT Series split-housing data cable feed-through connectors, which enable up to four pre-terminated data cables to be safely routed through a control ca

Wieland-electric | Products | 17-09-2015

New hybrid solid-state relays can reliably replace mechanical types

The first three devices in its new 1 Form A VOR family of hybrid solid-state relays have been introduced by Vishay. They are designed to deliver high reliability and noiseless switching for telecommunications, industrial, security system,

Vishay | Products | 17-09-2015

First fully-integrated microcontroller and Wi-Fi targets secure IoT applications

Mouser is now stocking the Atmel SAMW25 SmartConnect Wi-Fi module. The SmartConnect SAMW25 module is the industry’s first fully-integrated FCC-certified Wi-Fi module with a standalone microcontroller and hardware security from a single s

Mouser Electronics | Products | 17-09-2015

Miniature headset detection IC targets cost- and power-sensitive consumer electronics

The new AZV5001 headset detection IC from Diodes Incorporated is aimed at cost- and power-sensitive consumer electronics such as mobile phones, tablet computers and media players. The integration of a comparator, OR gate and N channel MOSFE

Diodes Inc | Products | 17-09-2015

High-performance low-profile MEMS filters span 2GHz to 50GHz

Frequency control specialist, Euroquartz has launched a new range of low-profile MEMS filter products for use in embedded applications. Using the latest MEMS technology, the company has produced bandstop and bandpass filter products that

Euroquartz | Passives | 17-09-2015

Robust IP-protected circular connectors assure performance in tough environments

Phoenix Contact PRC Series IP-protected circular connectors are now available from Mouser. The three- and five-position power connectors reliably and conveniently connect AC cables to equipment. The PRC series is IP67 rated and UV-resis

Mouser Electronics | Products | 16-09-2015

High-end vandal-proof piezo switches offer IP68 and IP69K protection

Expanding its high-end vandal-proof switches offering, Farnell element14 now stocks Bulgin's new line of IP68 and IP69K rated piezo switches. Available in either aluminium or stainless steel, they have no moving mechanical parts, making

Farnell element14 | Products | 16-09-2015