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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

Near-infrared digital micromirror acts as a spatial light modulator

Acting as a spatial light modulator (SLM) to steer near-infrared (NIR) light, the Texas Instruments (TI) DLP4500NIR WXGA near-infrared digital micromirror device (DMD) is now stocked by Mouser. This capability allows for the creation o

Mouser Electronics | Products | 08-07-2015

Multi-functional inlet filters suit a variety of power entry needs

Farnell element14 now stocks TE Connectivity’s multi-functional Corcom inlet filters that can provide a single mechanical solution for a variety of power entry needs. Each of the available Corcom series supports several different configu

Farnell element14 | Products | 08-07-2015

Automatic 4G RF optimization with smart antenna switching functionality

Lattice Semiconductor has revealed its new iCE40 LM FPGA is integrated in the new Huawei P8 flagship smartphone to enable optimal 4G reception. Huawei will continue to use Lattice's low latency, tunable antenna controller in other device

Lattice | 08-07-2015