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High-speed SAR ADC data acquisition system has programmable, bipolar input ranges

The Texas Instruments ADS8691, ADS8695, and ADS8699 devices belong to a family of integrated data acquisition system based on a SAR ADC. The devices feature a high-speed, high-precision SAR ADC, integrated AFE input driver circuit, overvolt

Texas Instruments | Products | 05-01-2017

Programmable power device is both programmable AC source and measurement tool

The BK9803 from B&K Precision, and available from Farnell element14, is a 9800 series programmable AC power source. This fully programmable linear AC source delivers a maximum of 750VA through the universal line output terminals on the

Farnell element14 | Products | 05-01-2017

New ultra-small wireless power modules replace medical and industrial connectors

NuCurrent has a new family of wireless power connector alternatives. The ultra-small power and sense modules were created for engineers looking to reduce connector field failures in traditionally high-use, harsh environments or in new desig

Nucurrent | New Technologies | 05-01-2017

Latest processors boosts module-based high-end embedded computing

Congatec has extended its COM Express Basic portfolio with the new high-performance conga-TS175 Computer-on-Module. Equipped with the high-end dual chip versions of the brand new Intel Xeon and Gen 7 Intel Core processors (codename Kaby Lak

Congatec | Products | 05-01-2017

New VME single board computers implement latest processor from Intel

In line with its strategy of ensuring customers get the fastest possible access to the latest technology, Abaco Systems today announced the XVB603 and XVR19 6U VME single board computers, based on the latest 7th generation Intel technology

Abaco Systems | 05-01-2017

Industry HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C connector solution for next-generation devices

Cypress have announced a complete solution for USB-C to native HDMI connections without adapters or converters. It is claimed to be the world’s first. Based on Cypress EZ-PD USB-C controllers, the solution allows next-generation laptops, sm

Cypress | Products | 05-01-2017

M12 pre-assembled receptacle connectors have fully shielded housing

TE Connectivity’s M12 Cable Connectors are suitable for field assembly. They are now available from Farnell element14. They have 360 degree EMI/RFI shielding, torsion and vibration proof cable strain relief with the company’s crimp flange t

Farnell element14 | Products | 04-01-2017

Automotive single-channel digital potentiometer features I2C interface

The TPL0401x-10-Q1 device, from Texas Instruments, is a single-channel, linear-taper digital potentiometer with 128 wiper positions. It has the low terminal internal and connected to GND. The position of the wiper can be adjusted using an I

Texas Instruments | Products | 04-01-2017

Triacs designed for applications including AC mains and appliances

Available now from Digi-Key, STMicroelectronics' triacs are used to control AC mains applications. They can be used as simple on/off switches, to replace electromechanical relays while providing a higher degree of flexibility (through elect

Digikey | Power | 04-01-2017

Graphics development module supports colour TFT LCD display with capacitive touch

The ME813A-WH50C module, available from RS Components, consists of a display controller board-based on the FT813 EVE device, built into a 5in WVGA LCD touchscreen display unit. It supports 800 x 480pixel colour TFT LCD display with capa

RS Components | Distributors | 04-01-2017

Kit enables developers to evaluate wireless connectivity designs

Mouser now stocks the nRF52840 Preview Development Kit from Nordic Semiconductor. The nRF52840-PDK is a versatile single board development kit for evaluating the nRF52840 system-on-chip (SoC), a proprietary wireless connectivity solution th

Mouser Electronics | Distributors | 04-01-2017

Eighty types of dimmer chokes are now available

The WD range, from Carnhill Transformers, is based on more than 30 years’ experience of the suppression of phase-angle light dimmers, which has made Almag one of the largest manufacturers of dimmer chokes. The range of rise-times and induct

Carnhill | Products | 04-01-2017

Dual-die linear Hall sensor IC for safety-critical applications

The new A1346 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a dual-die, highly programmable linear Hall sensor IC that is an ideal solution for safety-critical applications. The sensor incorporates full die redundancy with the added benefits of f

Allegro | Products | 04-01-2017

Compact, ultra-low-power Bluetooth IC controllers for high-quality, cost-effective designs

Mouser now stocks the TC35667/TC35676 and the TC35670/TC35675 Bluetooth controllers from Toshiba. Designed and optimized for high-quality, cost-effective designs, the single-chip TC356xx controllers from Toshiba all support the BLE 4.1 stan

Mouser Electronics | Products | 03-01-2017