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Scalable µModule regulator protects load by tripping upstream power source

Linear Technology introduces the LTM4636-1, a 40A to 240A scalable step-down µModule switching regulator. The part incorporates protection circuitry that trips a circuit breaker in the event of overvoltage or overtemperature fault condition

Linear | Products | 10-02-2017

New ultra-low jitter oscillators designed for applications requiring ultra-low phase noise

Saelig has launched the new EQHJ Series Oscillators designed by frequency control specialist Euroquartz, offering ultra-low phase jitter. The new oscillators provide a precision LVCMOS output from a supply voltage of 1.8V, 2.5V or 3.3V.

Saelig | Products | 10-02-2017

SMA end launch plug designed to connect jacks to boards without external adapters

Cinch Connectivity Solutions introduces the Johnson high frequency SMA end launch plug. This connector performs at frequencies up to 26.5GHz and is designed to connect cable jacks directly to the board without the use and cost of external a

Cinch | Products | 10-02-2017

SMD rectifier optimized for space constrained applications

SMC Diode Solutions has announced the availability a general-purpose high voltage SMD rectifier in low-profile (DO-214AA) size format. The SD560B rectifier uniquely combines a compact footprint and 2.5mm profile with an average rectified ou

SMC Diode Solutions | Products | 10-02-2017

Improved mobile-optimised website enables users to easily search, browse and buy

RS Components has developed a new and improved website optimised for mobile devices to support its growing mobile user base. The company has seen a fourfold increase in mobile traffic to its website year on year and the new site enables cus

RS Components | Distributors | 09-02-2017

Speaker drivers tested to rigorous performance standards

Peerless by Tymphany’s high-end, quality audio profile offering is available globally from Digi-Key, as a result of a new distribution agreement. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Digi-Key to distribute our Peerless by Tymphany spe

Digikey | Products | 09-02-2017

Extension board offers a complete sensor system on a single chip

Mouser now stocks the SHTW2 Xplained Pro Dual Humidity and Temperature Extension Board from Sensirion. The new extension board for Microchip’s SAMD20 Xplained Pro Board features two Sensirion SHTW2 humidity and temperature sensors and acts

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-02-2017

Reference design board for development of isolated forward converter industrial power supplies

The Maxim MAXREFDES116B# is an isolated 24V to 5V, 40W power supply reference design and is available now from Farnell element14. It an efficient active clamp topology design with 24V input and 5V output at 40W of power (8A). The design fea

Farnell element14 | Products | 09-02-2017

High efficiency step-down converter in low profile chip scale packaging

The TPS6267x devices, from Texas Instruments, are high-frequency synchronous step-down DC-DC converters optimized for small battery-powered applications. Intended for low-power applications, the devices supports up to 650mA load current and

Texas Instruments | Products | 09-02-2017

Motor control circuit technology for automotive MCUs boost energy efficiency

Renesas Electronics has announced the development of a circuit technology dedicated for motor control that realizes green vehicles satisfying stricter automotive CO2 emissions requirements. The newly developed technology is an Intellige

Renesas | 09-02-2017

Programmable linear Hall-effect sensor IC designed for high accuracy applications

The new A1377 from Allegro MicroSystems is a programmable linear Hall-effect sensor IC designed for applications that require high accuracy and high resolution without compromising bandwidth. The new device uses segmented, linearly inte

Allegro | Products | 09-02-2017

Increased range of encapsulated power supplies have industrial and medical approvals

Gresham Power Electronics has added a number of new models to its very successful range of encapsulated convection cooled power supplies. Applications for the GPL range include instrumentation, test equipment, medical electronics and eq

Gresham Power | Products | 09-02-2017

New multilayer organic high pass filters for wireless applications

AVX Corporation has released a new series of low profile, high pass filters with best-in-class performance. Based on the company’s patented and proven multilayer organic (MLO) high density interconnect technology, the new HF Series MLO high

AVX | Products | 09-02-2017

Hirose – New low profile, wire-to-board connectors for power supplies

Hirose has introduced the DF58 series to deliver a space-saving, low profile, Wire-to-Board connectivity solution for miniature applications. The connector range consists of crimp sockets and headers in a single row. The mated height profil

Hirose | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 09-02-2017