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New USB VNAs powered and controlled by computer deliver many advantages

Anritsu has introduced the ShockLine MS46121A series of 1-port USB vector network analyzers (VNAs) that bring the price, performance, and ease-of-use advantages of Anritsu’s patented ShockLine VNA technology to an extremely compact packa

Anritsu | Products | 05-03-2015

Technology helps new Audi engines stay cool

TT Electronics has revealed its role in helping Volkswagen-Audi Group (VAG) boost the fuel economy and reduce the emissions of its latest-generation A3, A4, A6 and similar-sized models. Engineers at the company’s Salzburg technical cen

TT Electronics | 05-03-2015

Latest Hall-effect sensors minimize power consumption and improve accuracy

Aimed at contactless switching in portable consumer electronic products, domestic appliances and industrial equipment, a new family of micro-power 8-bit resolution Hall-effect sensors has been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. Operating

Diodes Inc | Products | 05-03-2015

Evaluate the performance and features of Silicon Labs wireless devices

Available now from Mouser, Silicon Labs' SLWSTK62xxx series offers low-cost, fully-featured starter kits that allow designers to evaluate the performance and features of Silicon Labs wireless products. The Starter Kits provide all hard

Mouser Electronics | Products | 05-03-2015

Low-noise amplifiers for radar and satellite communication systems

RFMW now stocks TriQuint's TGA2618-SM, 16GHz to 18GHz low-noise amplifier which offers a noise figure of 2.3dB for use in both commercial and defence radar as well as satellite communication systems. Capable of operating from a 3V bias with

RFMW | Products | 05-03-2015

High-performance three-line EMC filters for frequency converter applications

TDK-Epcos has announced availability of the compact B84243A8 series of three-line EMC filters for frequency converters. The high-performance filters are suitable for a rated voltage of 530VAC in 50/60Hz grids. The series currently comprises

TDK-Epcos | Products | 05-03-2015

Enhanced data encryption added to comprehensive battery-less wireless portfolio

EnOcean has added encrypted data communication to its complete range of energy-harvesting wireless sensor modules. The enhanced security mechanisms can optionally be activated and prevent different types of attacks, including replay and

EnOcean | New Technologies | 05-03-2015

High-performance low-profile 500mW Zener diodes

Aimed at applications such as voltage stabilization and reference voltage generation in power supplies and LED lighting, Vishay's PLZ Series 500mW Zener diodes are now stocked by Mouser. The silicon planar Zener diodes are housed in a

Mouser Electronics | Products | 05-03-2015

Synchronous rectifiers enable highly-integrated and efficient portable chargers

Addressing the need for higher integration and efficiency in portable chargers, Diodes Incorporated has introduced two synchronous rectifiers: the APR3415 and APR34330. These devices combine a driver circuit with an internal MOSFET to provi

Diodes Inc | Products | 04-03-2015

Ultra high-density 1600W power converters fit 1U enclosures

Murata Power Solutions has introduced the D1U86P Series of ultra high-density power converters. The 1600W rated D1U86 features AC-input and DC-input models. The power supplies are designed to fit 1U enclosures, and measure a mere 86 mm wid

Murata | Products | 04-03-2015

High-efficiency USB adapter reference design boards

Infineon's REF-15W_CE1Kx Adapter Reference Design Boards are now available from Mouser. The 15W, 5V high-efficiency USB adapter reference design boards use Infineon Quasi-Resonant PWM IC ICE2QS03G with CoolMOS IPS65R1K0CE and IPS65R1K5C

Mouser Electronics | Products | 04-03-2015

Digital-to-analogue converters with non-volatile memory and I2C interface

Microchip has announced the expansion of its non-volatile digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) product line with the MCP47FEBXX Series. The low-power, single- and dual-channel DACs feature 8-, 10- and 12-bit resolution, integrated EEPROM

Microchip Technology | Products | 04-03-2015

High-efficiency single- and dual-output AC/DC power supplies

Power One's MPB80 series single- and dual-output AC/DC power supplies are now available from RS Components. Suitable for use in a wide range of commercial applications, the low-profile units feature high efficiency, high power density a

RS Components | Products | 04-03-2015

Repeater enables I2C and similar bus systems to be extended without degradation

The Texas Instruments (TI) TCA9509 integrated circuit is an I2C bus/SMBus repeater for use in I2C/SMBus systems. The device can also provide bidirectional voltage-level translation (up-translation/down-translation) between low voltages

Texas Instruments | Products | 04-03-2015