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High-efficiency power management IC for Freescale i.MX 6SoloLite processors

Latest from Rohm is news of the development of a high-efficiency power management IC optimized for Freescale Semiconductor’s i.MX 6SoloLite applications processor. The i.MX 6SoloLite processor possesses a market-proven track record as an

ROHM Semiconductor | Products | 24-04-2015

3D audio headphones claim to be first wearable home theatre sound system

Nordic Semiconductor has announced that further to a successful Kickstarter campaign, French start-up 3D Sound Labs is employing Nordic nRF51822 Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) to provide Bluetooth Smart (formerly known as Bluetooth low energy) wire

Nordic | 24-04-2015

New DSP sets low-energy benchmarks for IoT, wearables and wireless connectivity

Based on the proven Xtensa customizable processor, Cadence Design Systems has introduced the new Tensilica Fusion digital signal processor (DSP). The scalable DSP targets applications requiring merged controller plus DSP computation, u

Cadence | Products | 24-04-2015

Single-channel load switch features 4.5V to 12V input and adjustable ramp rates

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a single-channel load switch designed to operate from 4.5V up to 12V with a near-zero quiescent supply current that makes it suitable for use in battery-powered netbooks, tablets and e-Readers. The AP22

Diodes Inc | Products | 24-04-2015

New 3.5-inch SBC integrates Intel Celeron / Atom Quad-core processors

The Avalue Technology ECM-BYT 3.5-inch SBC is now available from Display Solutions. Available powered by the Intel Celeron K1900 or Atom E3845 quad-core processor, the ECM-BYT micro module is suitable for intelligent systems and applica

Display Solutions Limited | Products | 24-04-2015

Web remote tools for handheld spectrum analyzer

Anritsu has introduced Web Remote Tools for its Spectrum Master MS2720T handheld spectrum analyzer allowing the instruments to be controlled from any web-enabled device, including laptops, tablets, and smart phones, over an Ethernet link

Anritsu | Products | 24-04-2015

Micro PLC card features two RS-485 transceivers suiting diverse applications

Maxim's MAXREFDES62 RS-485 Communications Micro PLC card is now available from Mouser. It features two RS-485 transceivers with isolated power and data. The reference design integrates one half-duplex RS-485 transceiver (MAX14783E); one

Mouser Electronics | Products | 24-04-2015

Versatile performance options for fast power supplies

Keysight Technologies has introduced four new performance options for its small, flexible and market-leading fast Advanced Power System (APS) N6900 Series DC power supplies. In conjunction with the power supply's VersaPower architecture,

Keysight Technologies | Products | 24-04-2015

Thick-film 0612 and 1020 chip resistors offer four times the power dissipation

Vishay has extended its RCWE series of thick film surface-mount wrap-around chip resistors with new devices in the 0612 and 1020 case sizes. Featuring long side terminations, the RCWE0612 and RCWE1020 provide four times the power dissipatio

Vishay | Products | 24-04-2015

New MCUs support complex algorithms in data-intensive applications

Available now from Farnell element14, NXP's LPC4300 Series microcontrollers offer the high performance and flexibility of an asymmetric dual-core architecture (ARM Cortex-M4F and Cortex-M0 coprocessor) in combination with multiple high-s

Farnell element14 | Products | 23-04-2015

Auto-grade film capacitors for harsh environmental conditions

Specifically designed for safety applications subject to harsh environmental conditions such as high humidity, Kemet's F862 metallized polypropylene film Class X2 Series capacitors are now available from Mouser. Available in capacitanc

Mouser Electronics | Products | 23-04-2015

Hybrid connectors designed for power and signal application

Designed for power and signal application with current rating up to 5A and 9A per circuit, FCI's Minitek Pwr Hybrid 3.0 and 4.2 connectors are now available from TTI Europe. They are available for dual row and 2 to 24 power circuits, a

TTI Europe | Products | 23-04-2015

World's first 250V rated 0402 case size capacitors

Digi-Key now stocks Kemet's industry-leading C0G dielectric capacitors which features the world's first 250V rated, 0402 case size capacitor offering with values up to 330pF. In addition, capacitance offerings in EIA 0603 through 2220 c

Digikey | Products | 23-04-2015

Ceramic disc capacitors for bypassing, resonant circuits, coupling and other DC applications

RS Components now stocks the Vishay 562R series of single-layer DC ceramic disc capacitors. They are designed for use in bypassing, resonant circuits, coupling and other DC applications where high stability is required. The capacitors c

RS Components | Products | 23-04-2015