Test & Measurement


New linear 3V Hall-effect sensor IC provides a 12-bit digital I2C output

Latest from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a linear 3V Hall-effect sensor IC that provides a 12-bit digital I2C output that is proportional to the strength of the magnetic field that is present. The A1454 is aimed at the consumer, indust

Allegro | 11-06-2015

First high-side current / power sensor to feature analogue output 2-wire digital bus

Microchip has introduced the PAC1921 a new combined analogue and digital current sensor. The device is the world's first high-side current sensor with both a digital output, as well as a configurable analogue output that can present pow

Microchip Technology | 10-06-2015

Test point range offers two compact versions for PCBs where space is at a premium

Due to the industry's ever increasing demand for more functionality in ever decreasing PCB space, e.g. in handheld devices, Harwin has expanded its popular EZBoardWare portfolio with new, small-size and low-profile versions of surface-mo

Harwin | 10-06-2015

Versatile digital colour sensor IC features I2C bus interface

Mouser now stocks Rohm's BH1745NUC digital colour sensor IC with I2C bus interface. The IC senses red, green and blue light (RGB) and converts them to digital values. It has a high sensitivity, wide dynamic range and 'excellent' ir-cut c

Mouser Electronics | 09-06-2015

New FFT analyzer for low-frequency electromagnetic fields meets European EMF Directive

Narda Safety Test Solutions has launched a new FFT analyzer for low-frequency electromagnetic fields. The device assesses low-frequency electric and magnetic fields considering aspects of human safety. It covers the entire range from 1H

Narda | 09-06-2015

Six-axis inertial measurement unit with 16-bit accelerometer and ultra low-power gyroscope

Available now from Mouser stock, Bosch Sensortec's BMI160 is a 6-axis inertial measurement unit comprised of a 16-bit accelerometer and an ultra-low power gyroscope. The device features low power consumption of 950µA and precise comput

Mouser Electronics | 08-06-2015

New scope capabilities improve CAN FD protocol debugging efficiency

Keysight has introduced ISO CAN FD (controller area network with flexible data rate) decoding and triggering for its InfiniiVision 4000 and 3000T X-Series oscilloscopes. The new capabilities improve engineers' efficiency in debugging the

Keysight Technologies | 08-06-2015

Precision sensor modules designed for altimeters and variometers

Measurement Specialties' MS5607-02BA barometric pressure sensors are now stocked by Mouser. The precision sensor modules are designed for altimeters and variometers with an altitude resolution of 20cm. A high-resolution temperature fu

Mouser Electronics | 04-06-2015

Passive infrared sensor series satisfies wide range of application needstt

Available now from TTI, Panasonic's built-in passive infrared (PIR) sensors offer high sensitivity and accuracy. The latest technologies are integrated into the sensors in order to make the devices smart, effective and more energy effici

TTI Europe | 03-06-2015

Integrated magnetic IC for closed-loop current sensing designs

Introduced as the industry’s first magnetic sensing integrated circuit (IC) with a fully-integrated fluxgate sensor and compensation coil driver, along with all the required signal conditioning circuitry - the DRV421 has been unveiled by Te

Texas Instruments | 01-06-2015

Service interface gives simple access to the control system / PC and electronics

Now available from Farnell element14, FrontCom Vario's new compact service interface for switch and control cabinets gives simple access to the control system/PC and electronics. The unit can effectively remove the need for downtime or

Farnell element14 | 01-06-2015

Digital power monitors with PMBus Interface measure voltage differences

Mouser is now stocking the Analog Devices ADM1293 and ADM1294 digital power monitors with PMBus Interface. The high-accuracy, integrated digital power monitors provide digital current, voltage, and power monitoring using an on-chip, 12-b

Mouser Electronics | 01-06-2015

Easier access to electrical test and measurement instruments

RS Components has signed a global distribution agreement with Chauvin Arnoux, a specialist in electrical test and measurement equipment, which extends the scope of the partnership to all markets in the Asia-Pacific and the Europe, Middle Ea

RS Components | 28-05-2015

Tyre pressure monitors also suit ultra low-power wireless sensing systems

Aimed at applications such as tyre pressure monitoring systems and ultra low-power wireless sensing, Freescale's FXTH8715 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors (TPMS) are now available from Mouser. The highly-integrated TPMS offer the smalle

Mouser Electronics | 27-05-2015

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