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Multi-functional compact inverter range contains current-transducer options

Now available from RS Components, Omron's MX2 multi-functional compact inverter range contains various versions of current transducers. The 0.7kW MX2 is specifically designed to drive machines. It has been developed to harmonise advanc

RS Components | Products | 13-04-2015

Device allows users to connect any low-cost low-power MCU to the IoT

Introduced as the industry’s first Wi-Fi certified wireless networking chip solution, Texas Instruments has unveiled the CC3100. The device is part of the new SimpleLink Wi-Fi family that dramatically simplifies the implementation of In

Texas Instruments | Products | 13-04-2015

New multi-zone technology for whole-home-audio and multi-room applications

Latest from Microchip is its second-generation multi-zone audio technology and a mobile app for use in whole-home-audio and multi-room applications based on the JukeBlox 4 platform. The JB Multizone 2.0 feature enables tightly-synchroni

Microchip Technology | Products | 13-04-2015

Rugged and reliable multi-pole connectors for heavy-duty industrial applications

TTI now stocks Molex multi-pole connectors for industrial applications such as electric and electronic machinery, robots, electric panels, control equipment, and power, control or signal circuits. The connectors are suitable for use wi

TTI Europe | Products | 13-04-2015

Highly-integrated 3W Class-D audio power amp for driving BTL stereo speakers

For driving bridged-tied (BTL) stereo speakers, Diodes' highly-integrated PAM8009 Series 3W Class-D audio power amplifiers are now stocked by Mouser. The device includes a stereo single-ended (SE) headphone amplifier. The PAM8009 is pa

Mouser Electronics | Products | 13-04-2015

Radiation-tolerant FPGAs for high-speed signal-processing applications

Availability of its new RTG4 high-speed signal processing radiation-tolerant FPGA family has been announced by Microsemi. The RTG4’s reprogrammable flash technology offers complete immunity to radiation-induced configuration upsets in the h

MicroSemi | Products | 13-04-2015

Bi-directional Modbus gateways integrate devices with newer TCP/IP network types

Now stocked by Mouser, Advantech's EKI-1200 Modbus gateways are bi-directional gateways for integrating new and existing Modbus/RTU and Modbus/ASCII serial devices to newer TCP/IP networked-based devices. The EKI-1221/1222 features two

Mouser Electronics | Products | 13-04-2015

Fastest non-volatile memory technology for design engineers in the UK and Ireland

Anglia Components is to take the industry’s fastest non-volatile memory technology to design engineers in the UK and Ireland, following its appointment as distributor for Everspin Technologies. Commenting, David Potts, semiconductor d

Anglia | Products | 13-04-2015

Low-profile full-brick baseplate-cooled AC/DC supplies need no external components

XP Power’s ASB110 series provides a complete AC/DC power supply module requiring no external components. The full-brick sized power supplies offer high efficiency and a low profile for PCB pin-mounted designs. Aimed at ITE and industrial

XP | Products | 13-04-2015

Latest LCR meter provides low-frequency impedance testing

Keysight Technologies has introduced three low-frequency options for its E4982A LCR meter. With the new options, the E4982A is well suited to RF inductor, coil and EMI filter manufacturers that are required to perform impedance testing a

Keysight Technologies | Products | 13-04-2015

Ferrite material delivers low losses at high frequencies

TDK-Epcos has introduced EPCOS N59, a new ferrite material which is characterized by low losses at high frequencies. It was developed specifically for power supplies and frequency converters that operate with fast-switching power semiconduc

TDK-Epcos | Products | 13-04-2015

Thick-film high-voltage chip resistors available in five different footprints

Bourns CHV Series thick-film high-voltage chip resistors come in five different footprints and are designed to operate in high-voltage applications and consumer electronics. The UL 1676 listed CHV Series resistors range from the 0603 s

Mouser Electronics | Products | 13-04-2015

Smectic liquid crystal overcomes many challenges posed by organic TET materials

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have designed a smectic liquid crystal that overcomes many of the challenges posed by organic field effect transistor materials. Crystalline organic semiconductors have attracted a lot of inte

Tokyo Institute of Technology | New Technologies | 13-04-2015

Battery-backed supplies constant-power critical installations

Designed specifically for applications, such as security systems, where constant power is key, Powersolve has introduced the PQE Series of AC/DC battery-backed power supplies. The PQE Series accepts a universal AC input and provides 1 -

Powersolve | Products | 13-04-2015