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New image sensor dev kit speeds up prototyping for embedded or robotic platforms

The Intel RealSense Developer Kit, available from RS Components, has the ZR300 (ZR300 developer kit) with a high-resolution depth camera and a robust motion tracking module. Also the developer kit has a USB 3.0 interface that speeds up prot

RS Components | Products | 19-07-2017

IO-Link device transceivers with integrated surge protection

The TIOL111 family of transceivers, from Texas Instruments, implements the IO-Link interface for industrial bidirectional, point-to-point communication. When the device is connected to an IO-Link master through a three-wire interface, the m

Texas Instruments | Products | 19-07-2017

Modular mounter with overdrive offers high-speed, flexible dual-head solution

Yamaha’s new Sigma Series G5S Modular Mounter delivers high-speed, flexible placement using a two-head mounting solution driven by the company’s patented Overdrive Control functionality. Self-loading ‘splice-less’ SL feeders eliminate produ

Yamaha | Products | 19-07-2017

Insulation offers exceptionally wide temperature range for multiple applications

Exceptionally thin and lightweight, Alpha Wire’s new ThermoThin hook-up wire offers outstanding performance for a wide range of demanding applications and environments. It is now available from Aerco. The solution delivers 600V performance

Aerco | Products | 19-07-2017

Electrically insulative epoxy delivers low exotherm for large castings and potting applications

Master Bond EP39MAOHT is a room temperature curing system for demanding bonding, sealing, coating, potting and encapsulation applications. “It is a versatile product that combines convenient handing, good flow, thermal conductivity, electri

Masterbond | Products | 19-07-2017

Synchronous step-down regulator delivers high efficiency with ultralow EMI/EMC emissions

Linear Technology has announced the LTC7103, a 2.3A, 105V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Its wide 4.4V to 105V input voltage range is designed for operation from a continuously high voltage input source or from an

Linear Technology | Products | 19-07-2017

Rectifiers ideal for high-frequency SMPSs and DC-DC converters in demanding automotive applications

Littelfuse has introduced a series of Schottky barrier rectifiers designed to outperform conventional switching diodes in commercial, industrial and automotive applications. DST Series Schottky barrier rectifiers combine ultra-low forward v

Littelfuse | Products | 19-07-2017

New generation of connectors designed for automotive applications

Amphenol RF introduces a new generation of the popular FAKRA connector series. The upgraded SMB connector design includes stamped and formed construction for fully automated cable termination. They also feature removable connector housings,

Amphenol | Products | 19-07-2017

RS Components – Start up aims to make STEAM lessons more engaging with new functionalities

pi-top has launched pi-top PULSE, which is available now from RS Components. The sleek, HAT compatible, pi-top add-on board functions as a high-end Raspberry Pi Speaker, features a vivid LED matrix and includes an inbuilt microphone that in

RS Components | Distributors | 18-07-2017

Low-power operational amplifiers can be designed into a wide range of applications

The Texas Instruments LMV722-Q1 device is a low-noise, low-voltage operational amplifier (op amp) that can be designed into a wide range of applications. The device has a unity-gain bandwidth of 10MHz, slew rate of 5.25V/µs, and good voltag

Texas Instruments | Products | 18-07-2017

Signal relay series suitable for all applications in which a high inrush current can occur

Available now from TTI Europe, this Panasonic AGQ-TH signal relay has an inrush current of 3.5A that can be switched for 250ms (with parallel contact configuration). Another new feature is an additional 2.4V coil voltage. This makes the rel

TTI Europe | Products | 18-07-2017

BLE wireless modules ideal for range of applications including IoT, home and factory automation

Mouser is now shipping EZ-BLE PRoC XR Bluetooth 4.2 modules and evaluation boards from Cypress Semiconductor. These Bluetooth low energy wireless modules offer an extended range of up to 400m bidirectional communication (or up to 450m in be

Mouser Electronics | Products | 18-07-2017

New phase shifters for instrumentation, test benches, product development and characterization

Pasternack has launched a new line of waveguide phase shifters in sizes ranging from WR-42 to WR-10. Typical applications include instrumentation, test benches, product development and characterization. The company’s new series of waveg

Pasternack | Products | 18-07-2017

Broadband passive frequency doubler offers excellent fundamental isolation

Custom MMIC has announced a new edition to their growing line of high performance MMIC doublers, the CMD226N3 broadband frequency doubler. The doubler covers an input frequency of 7GHz to 11GHz input frequency (C-, X, input; Ku-, and K-band

Custom MMIC | Products | 18-07-2017