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Harsh environment connector has resistance to UV, temperature fluctuations and many pollutants

The HEC ‘harsh environment connector’ from Binder is now available in a 12-pole version. Known as series 696 the HEC connector is protected to IP68, IP69k, withstands high-pressure washing, has excellent resistance to UV, temperature fluct

Binder | Products | 30-11-2016

Regulator with 3D stacked-inductor packaging enhances thermal conduction

Linear Technology’s LTM4636 is a 40A step-down µModule switching regulator with 3D construction for quicker heat dissipation and cooler operation in a small package. By stacking its inductor on top of a 16mm x 16mm BGA package, the device b

Linear | Products | 30-11-2016

Automotive grade inductors lower costs and save space

Vishay has expanded its IHLE series of low-profile, high-current inductors featuring integrated e-shields for reduction of EMI with new automotive grade devices in the 2525, 3232, and 4040 case sizes. The Vishay Dale IHLE-2525CD-5A, IHLE-32

Vishay | Products | 30-11-2016

Controller regulates average current flowing between high and low voltage ports

The LM5170-Q1 controller, from Texas Instruments, provides the essential high voltage and precision elements of a dual-channel bidirectional converter for automotive 48V and 12V dual battery systems. It regulates the average current flowing

Texas Instruments | Products | 29-11-2016

MLCCs offer ultra-low power consumption for mobile telecommunications

Now available from TTI Europe are Yageo’s CQ series surface mount multilayer ceramic capacitors (SMD MLCCs), also known as high quality factor capacitors (high-Q capacitors). The devices add copper inner electrodes and firing ceramic materi

TTI Europe | Products | 29-11-2016

Development boards deliver flexible platform for range of applications

RS Components is stocking the Gadget Renesas SAKURA boards, which offer an easy-to-use development platform based on the Renesas RX family of flash microcontrollers. These general-purpose programmable boards offer a highly flexible platform

RS Components | Distributors | 29-11-2016

Single board computer for automation, security and instrumentation

Stocked by Farnell element the Embest SBC8600B WITH 7" LCD is an excellent high performance single board computer based on Texas Instruments’s 720MHz Sitara AM3359 ARM Cortex-A8 processor. It is driven by a tiny core board Mini8600B which h

Farnell element14 | Products | 29-11-2016

32-bit two-channel DAC offers high sound quality and performance

Stocked by Digi-Key, the AK4497 is a next flagship, premium, 32-bit, two-channel DAC based on AKM’s VELVET SOUND technology. It provides low-distortion characteristics of -116dB THD+N DAC with 128dB S/N. The device currently has the best pe

Digikey | Products | 29-11-2016

Performance meets reliability with ultra-low profile vertical micro USB

GCT has added to its range of vertical micro USB connectors by launching the USB3160, a new low profile SMT Micro USB vertical receptacle. The new connector has one of the lowest profiles available in the market at 5.2mm height abov

GCT | Products | 29-11-2016

Reference boards for high voltage fan motor drivers

ROHM reference boards designed to evaluate its high voltage fan motor drivers are now available. They achieve greater efficiency and simplify inverter configuration in home appliances such as ceiling fans and ACs. The company’s prod

ROHM Semiconductor | 29-11-2016

Ambient light sensor for smart home, robotics and automotive applications

Mouser is stocking the VCNL4100 proximity and ambient light sensor from Vishay. The high-sensitivity VCNL4100 combines a high-power IR emitter, photo detectors for proximity and ambient light, a signal-processing IC, and an 8-bit/16-bit ADC

Mouser Electronics | Test & Measurement | 29-11-2016

Audio microcontroller is a versatile all-in-one system-on-a-chip

VLSI Solution’s VS1010 MP3 Audio DSP microcontroller is a cost-effective, versatile and highly integrated all-in-one system-on-a-chip. The device’s firmware is based on the same VSOS operating system powering the VS1005, allowing th

VLSI Technology | Products | 29-11-2016

Power integrated module for driving BLDC motors in automotive applications

Now in stock at Mouser, is the STK984-190-E Power Integrated Module (PIM) from ON Semiconductor. Optimized for driving three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors in automotive applications, the module’s seven MOSFETs are mounted onto a direct b

Mouser Electronics | Products | 28-11-2016

DMM ergonomically designed to fit in the palm of your hand

The Tenma 72-7770A DMM is a compact size , manual, 3.5 digit meter which features a wide range of measurement capabilities and is ergonomically designed to easily fit in the palm of your hand. The device has a 2,000 count display measu

Farnell element14 | Products | 28-11-2016