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High accuracy length gauge for use in harsh environments

A new, incremental length gauge for high precision measuring and in-process control applications in harsh environments has been introduced by Heidenhain. It is ideal for use in the working area of grinding machines, lathes and other metal-c

Heidenhain | Products | 03-08-2017

New line of RF and microwave power amplifier accessories

Pasternack has released a new series of RF and microwave power amplifier accessories that includes heat sinks, heat sinks with cooling fans and power control cable assemblies. Heat sinks are devices that enhance heat dissipation from a hot

Pasternack | Products | 03-08-2017

DC/AC inverters ideal for all kinds of AC instrumentation, computer equipment and more

Powersolve has announced its PJN series of DC-AC sine wave inverters which provide between 1000VA and 4500VA from a DC input between 40 to 60VDC. They also take 230VAC mains input enabling them to operate in a UPS mode and switch over to 4

Powersolve | Products | 03-08-2017

Are smart toys the hackers’ passport to spying on your kids?

The smart toy market is booming and analysts expect it to hit nearly £10 billion by the end of the decade. And whereas these Internet-connected toys can provide kids with loads of fun there is a dark side to them. Hackers like them a lot.

Electropages | 02-08-2017

Two new microcontroller families feature extensive connectivity interface options

Microchip has announced the SAM D5x and SAM E5x MCU families. These new 32-bit MCU families offer extensive connectivity interfaces, powerful performance and robust hardware-based security for a wide variety of applications. The microc

Microchip Technology | Products | 02-08-2017

Dev kit combines processor, peripherals and FPGA fabric into a single customisable device

Mouser now stocks the DE10-Nano development kit from Terasic Technologies. The kit is a robust hardware design platform built around an Intel SoC FPGA, which combines a processor, peripherals, and an FPGA fabric into a single, user-customiz

Mouser Electronics | Distributors | 02-08-2017

Digital storage oscilloscopes show 50% more signal for design, test and debugging

RS Components has introduced the Tektronix TBS2000 series of digital storage oscilloscopes. The device claims to capture and display significantly more signal than competitive units, as it offers 10 vertical and 15 horizontal divisions rat

RS Components | Products | 02-08-2017

Small, high-precision, reinforced isolated delta-sigma modulators with high CMTI

The AMC1306 device, from Texas Instruments, is a precision, delta-sigma (?S) modulator with the output separated from the input circuitry by a capacitive double isolation barrier that is highly resistant to magnetic interference. This barri

Texas Instruments | Products | 02-08-2017

Proprietary patent solves corrosion problems in highly polluted IPC environment

Apacer Technology continuously develops forward-looking products and technologies for customers in the industrial computer industry as it faces the challenges of a harsh operating environment. In view of the sulfuration of electronic co

Apacer | Products | 02-08-2017

New rugged panel mount LED assemblies are shock and vibration resistant

The new 14mm Mount CL Series Panel LED for industrial and outdoor applications has been introduced by New Yorker Electronics. The series incorporates a 10mm LED available in red, green, yellow, blue and bicolor options. Factory prewired wit

New Yorker Electronics | Products | 02-08-2017

Getting the light level right with new low cost TRIAC dimmable drivers

RECOM has introduced four new LED drivers with 9W, 12W, 18W and 25W outputs. They deliver 1% to 100% leading-edge or trailing-edge TRIAC-controlled dimming at the market’s most affordable prices. These LED drivers are designed for either re

Recom International | Products | 02-08-2017

Converter has improved cost and ultra-compact DIP package

Power Sources Unlimited has added the new TDN 5WI series of isolated 5W DC-DC converters to their TRACO Power portfolio. These ultra compact DIP converters are housed in cubical non-conducting FR4 casing that is only 1.23cm3 without any com

Power Sources | Products | 02-08-2017

Ultrasonic processor and driver for wide distance object detection at low power

Mouser now stocks the PGA460 and PGA460-Q1 ultrasonic signal processors and drivers from Texas Instruments. Available in both automotive (PGA460-Q1) and non-automotive (PGA460) options, these devices are ultrasonic sensors that support wide

Mouser Electronics | Products | 01-08-2017

Robust direct B hoods can be used without bulkhead housings

Han HP Direct B Hoods, available now from RS Components, are designed for use without the need for a bulkhead housing on the device side. These hoods are a standard variant for use in industrial applications and can be used with all Han B i

RS Components | Products | 01-08-2017