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Automotive H-bridge gate driver targets unidirectional brushed-DC motors or solenoid loads

The Texas Instruments DRV870xD-Q1 family of devices is a half-bridge gate driver that uses two external N-channel MOSFETs targeted to drive unidirectional brushed-DC motors or solenoid loads. The PWM interface allows simple interfac

Texas Instruments | Products | 11-04-2017

Heart rate monitor front end for ECG and other biopotential measurement applications

The Analog Devices AD823x devices, available now from RS Components are integrated signal conditioning blocks for ECG and other biopotential measurement applications. They are designed to extract, amplify and filter small biopotenti

RS Components | Products | 11-04-2017

Proximity and ambient light sensor has I2C interface and interrupt function for gesture applications

Vishay’s VCNL4035X01 integrates a proximity sensor (PS), ambient light sensor (ALS), a muxx, and a driver for up to 3 external IREDs / LEDs into one small package. The device is available now from TTI Europe. It incorporates photodiodes, am

TTI Europe | Products | 11-04-2017

Locking toggle switches for demanding defence and aero applications now available

Honeywell MICRO SWITCH TL Series Toggle Switches are now available at Aerco. The switches are sealed to MIL-DTL-3950 standard and can be specified for indoor or outdoor applications subject to shock, vibration, dust, splashing or hose-direc

Aerco | Products | 11-04-2017

Low profile, high reliability stackable connectors suit new high data rate systems

Astute Electronics now stocks the Novastack board-to-board and board-to-FPC connectors from its franchise I-PEX, a Dai-ichi Seiko company that designs and manufactures small form factor precision connectors for high speed and high frequency

Astute Electronics | Products | 11-04-2017

IP20 versions of passive harmonic filters extends service life of equipment

Schaffner has introduced an IP20 enclosed version of its market leading ecosine evo range of compact modular passive harmonics filters. Designed to meet the most demanding of harmonic mitigation tasks this new generation of filters guarante

Schaffner EMV AG | Products | 11-04-2017

New advanced instrument enclosures for medical instruments, lab equipment and more

Metcase has launched its new TECHNOMET range, a big step forward in the design of standard desktop and portable instrument enclosures. Developed over four years these new aluminium enclosures are suitable for medical instruments, test and m

Metcase | Products | 11-04-2017

New MOSFET increases power density and efficiency for mobile devices and consumer electronics

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new 30V n-channel TrenchFET Gen IV power MOSFET that delivers increased power density and efficiency for mobile devices, consumer electronics, and power supplies. Offered in the ultra-compact PowerPAK

Vishay | Products | 11-04-2017

New IP67 panel mount indicator reduces inventory cost and opens up design opportunities

VCC has launched a watertight IP67-rated LED panel mount indicator with a unique optical low-profile lens. The PML50 Series panel mount indicator with FlexVolt technology features a built-in ultra-bright LED that provides uniform illuminati

VCC | Products | 11-04-2017

Highly-integrated, layer two-managed, four port switches with optimized design and many features

Available now from Mouser, the Microchip KSZ8864 four-port switches are highly-integrated, Layer two-managed switches with optimized design, plentiful features that are housed in small packages. The devices are designed for cost-sensitive 1

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-04-2017

Comparators offer ultimate combination of high speed and low-power consumption

The Texas Instruments TLV3201-Q1 and TLV3202-Q1 are single and dual-channel comparators that offer the ultimate combination of high speed (40ns) and low-power consumption (40µA), both in extremely small packages with features such as rail-t

Texas Instruments | Products | 10-04-2017

Differential pressure sensor evaluation kit allows testing under realistic conditions

The EK-P5 evaluation kit from Sensirion is a great cost-effective and simple way to test the SDP800 series of sensors. The kit is available now from RS Components. The kit consists of a USB stick connected to the sensor by an adapter cable,

RS Components | Products | 10-04-2017

DIN rail mount power supplies achieve very high efficiencies

Traco Power has released their TIB Family of DIN Rail Mount Power supplies featuring high efficiencies up to 94.5%. This new generation of DIN-rail power supplies combines the most efficient circuit topology with optimized cost/performance

Traco Power | Products | 10-04-2017

Real-time switch dedicated to ARINC 818 video protocol offers exclusive functionality

TechwaY has pioneered SPIDER, the first real-time switch dedicated to ARINC 818 video protocol. The latest version of the device offers new functionalities for improved and enhanced performances. SPIDER, claimed to be the world’s fi

Techway | Products | 10-04-2017