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Embedded vision bundle offers uniquely low-level camera solution with extremely low latency

Released last month by Digilent, the Pcam 5C is an open-source peripheral camera module designed specifically for use with the Zybo Z7 Zynq-7000 ARM/FPGA development platform. Unlike many other camera solutions requiring HDMI or USB, the co

Digilent | Development Boards | 08-02-2018

Continued backing helps HYPED team advance development of its prototype pod

RS Components has continued its sponsorship for the University of Edinburgh’s Hyperloop team – HYPED – to promote the next phase in their endeavours to design and build a half-scale prototype pod for the revolutionary Hyperloop mass transpo

RS Components | Distributors | 08-02-2018

Tiny amplifiers deliver high performance for challenging system designs

Texas Instruments has introduced what is claimed to be the industry's smallest op amp and low-power comparators at 0.64mm2. As the first amplifiers in the compact X2SON package, the TLV9061 op amp and TLV7011 family of comparators allow eng

Texas Instruments | Products | 08-02-2018

Global distribution agreement to supply IIoT solutions to connect and protect assets

Mouser has signed a global distribution agreement with Sierra Monitor Corporation to provide IIoT solutions that connect and protect high-value infrastructure assets. Sierra Monitor’s FieldServer line of protocol gateways supports over

Mouser Electronics | Distributors | 08-02-2018

Subsidised NB-IoT module for sale on China Telecom Tianyigou purchasing platform

U-blox now offers its SARA-N201 NB-IoT module on the China Telecom Tianyigou purchasing platform. Customers who purchase modules there are eligible to receive a per-unit subsidy of RMB 20. The module comes fully certified for operation on C

U-Blox | Products | 08-02-2018

Two new black epoxy potting compounds to protect electronic assemblies

Epoxy potting and encapsulation compounds protect electronic assemblies from many environmental factors such as water, harsh chemicals, physical damage, shock and vibration. Techsil supply potting epoxies from manufacturers MG Chemicals who

Techsil | Products | 08-02-2018

Solving the prominent door hinging dilemma

A question often faced by specialist enclosure/cabinet builders is: “How do I hinge my prominent cabinet door robustly and aesthetically?” The caveat being that it must be quick to fit and at reasonable cost. EMKA have developed a solution

Emka | Products | 08-02-2018

New converters ruggedised for in railway on-train application

MINMAX offers its new MKZI20 family of 20W DC-DC in the industry standard 1" x 2" footprint. The family has been ruggedised to meet EN 50155 and EN 61373 for increased temperature, shock, vibration, humidity, and other parameters in railway

Minmax | Products | 08-02-2018

Expanded product line offers simple and reliable USB Type C connectors

CUI’s Interconnect Group has added USB Type C connectors to its USB product family. The UJ31 receptacle connector and UP31 plug connector series meet the USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard supporting data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps and power deliver

CUI Inc | Products | 08-02-2018

Inductive wireless power receiver is ideal for compact wireless applications

Mouser now stocks the STWLC33 inductive wireless power receiver from STMicroelectronics. One of the company's Wireless Power Transfer solutions, the device is an integrated, multi-mode wireless power-receiver solution optimised for portabl

Mouser Electronics | Products | 07-02-2018

Bulkhead mount heavy-duty power connectors offer a space-saving design

Available now from RS Components, the Harting Han Q Series is based on size 3A with a current carrying capacity of 100A. The devices space-saving design is available due to an angled male-male version. It offers IP20 protected male and fema

RS Components | Products | 07-02-2018

MIPI switch single-pole, double-throw switch for use in high-speed applications

The Texas Instruments TS5MP645 is a four data lane MIPI switch. This device is an optimised 10 channel (five differential) single-pole, double-throw switch for use in high-speed applications. The device is created to promote multiple MIPI c

Texas Instruments | Products | 07-02-2018

New steering diode/TVS arrays for circuit protection in telecommunications, computing and other equipment

ProTek Devices has added two steering diode/transient voltage suppressor arrays providing circuit protection for a broad range of applications such as computing interfaces, telecommunications interfaces, video cards, and more. One of the ne

Protek | Products | 07-02-2018

Higher line productivity and lower costs with automatic testing for next-generation mobile devices

Anritsu Corporation has released three new software packages to expand the measurement standards supported by the Universal Wireless Test Set MT8870A, offering fast and fully automatic testing in accordance with the IEEE 802.11ax test speci

Anritsu | Products | 07-02-2018