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Low-power 6U VME SBC enhances computing in data and event-driven rugged applications

Aitech Defense Systems offers a new rugged 6U VME single board computer (SBC) that brings the powerful QorIQ T1042, or higher performance T2081, multi-core processor to embedded systems, significantly increasing previous generation computin

Aitech | Products | 04-10-2017

Embedded controller families allow for increased functionality and flexibility in computing designs

The MEC17XX and MEC14XX families of embedded controllers with eSPI, the host interface supported by the latest PC computing chip sets, are now available from Microchip Technology. Both families support the eSPI bus technology that is requir

Microchip Technology | Products | 03-10-2017

Transistor helps speed RF power design with LDMOS technology

NXP Semiconductors’ new MRFX1K80H LDMOS transistor is now available from Mouser. The device is part of the MRFX series of RF MOSFET transistors that incorporate a new LDMOS technology. The LDMOS technology found in the device helps increase

Mouser Electronics | Products | 03-10-2017

Ultra-thin ambient light sensor measures intensity of visible light the same as the human eye

The OPT3007, from Texas Instruments, is a single-chip lux meter, measuring the intensity of visible light as seen by the human eye. The device is available in an ultra-small PicoStar package, so the device fits into tiny spaces. It has a fi

Texas Instruments | Products | 03-10-2017

High quality compound microscope with integral camera is ideal for range of applications

The OBD Digital Compound Microscope from Kern is available now from RS Components. This high-quality design featuring an integral, 3MP camera ideal for a range of applications. The device features Koehler illumination, adjustable field

RS Components | Products | 03-10-2017

Low power, flexible IoT solution ready for designers to start innovating

Cypress Semiconductor has released the PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit and PSoC Creator IDE software version 4.2 that enable designers to begin innovating with the PSoC 6 MCU for IoT applications. PSoC BLE 6 is claimed to be the industry’s lowest po

Cypress | 03-10-2017

High-speed backplane connector system features new DMO options

Samtec has expanded their ExaMAX High-Speed Backplane Connector System with new DMO options. System designers can now leverage the inherent advantages of direct mate orthogonal architectures when compared with traditional backplane systems.

Samtec | Products | 03-10-2017

New power rocker switches protect against accidental actuation

APEM’s robust K range is now complemented with a new model named KH. Designed for harsh environments, this series of rocker switches are protected against accidental actuation with a protection guard. Featuring IP69K front panel sealing

Apem | Products | 03-10-2017

Square flange M16 connector can be mounted through thick panels

Binder’s M16 circular connector is now made more comprehensive with the introduction of a square flange version designed to mount through thick front panels such as those found in control systems across all types of industrial installations

Binder | Products | 03-10-2017

Ultra-low-power MCUs designed for IoT solutions with longer battery life and lower operating costs

Mouser now stocks the ADuCM3027 and ADuCM3029 ultra-low-power microcontrollers from Analog Devices. Serving as the brain of connected solutions, the series outperform other general-purpose processors with a high ULPBench certified score of

Mouser Electronics | Products | 02-10-2017

Comprehensive VDE-approved toolkits for automotive and other diverse applications

RS Components has introduced a comprehensive series of RS Pro toolkits to support a wide range of requirements in markets and applications, such as maintenance, machine safety, transportation and utilities, as well as robotics, motion contr

RS Components | Products | 02-10-2017

Synchronous step-down voltage regulator provides fast transient response

The Texas Instruments TPS565208 is a simple, easy-to-use, 5A synchronous step-down converter in SOT23 package. The device is optimized to operate with minimum external component count and also optimized to achieve low standby current.

Texas Instruments | Products | 02-10-2017

New electromechanical switches designed for high reliability with guaranteed low insertion loss

A new series of low insertion loss repeatability electromechanical switches has been released by Pasternack. Typical applications for these switches include test instrumentation, electronic warfare, electronic countermeasures, microwave rad

Pasternack | Connectors, Switches & EMECH | 02-10-2017

Chip ferrite beads suppress power line noise in automobile applications

Murata offers the BLM31KN_BH series of chip ferrite beads for use in automotive powertrain safety applications with a very high, guaranteed temperature capability of 150C. The chip ferrite beads are aimed at the automotive market for use as

Murata | 02-10-2017