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Multiplying parallel-input current-output DAC provides full 18-bit performance

Available now from Digi-Key, Linear Technology's LTC2757 is an 18-bit multiplying parallel-input, current-output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that provides full 18-bit performance, INL and DNL of ±1 LSB maximum and monotonic over tempe

Linear Technology | Products | 09-03-2015

Integrated single-supply instrumentation amplifier can replace discrete designs

Available now from RS Components, the Analog Devices AD623 is an integrated single-supply instrumentation amplifier that delivers rail-to-rail output swing on a 3V to 12V supply. By allowing single gain set resistor programming and by c

RS Components | Products | 09-03-2015

Miniature 125V fuses for space-constrained applications operate to 125C

Available now from Mouser stock, the Littelfuse 470 Series offers 125V rated fuses with a compact 1206 footprint. The 470 Series offers standard Nano Fuse circuit protection capability and is ideal for space-constrained applications. The

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-03-2015

Power management IC designed to support the AM437x Sitara processor

The Texas Instruments' (TI) TPS65218 is a single-chip power management IC specifically designed to support the AM437x line of the Sitara processor in both portable (Li-Ion battery) and non-portable (5V adapter) applications. The device

Texas Instruments | Products | 09-03-2015

Highly-integrated nano DC-DC power modules make compact designs easy

Integrating a DC-DC converter, inductor and passives into a compact QFN package, Texas Instruments' Simple switcher LMZ power modules are now available from Farnell element14. The nano modules make layout easy as the number of external

Farnell element14 | Products | 09-03-2015

Synchronous rectification switchers for efficient charging of portables

Diodes Inc's APR34xx synchronous rectification switchers are now available from Mouser stock. The secondary-side combo ICs combine an N-Channel MOSFET and a driver circuit designed for synchronous rectification (SR) in DCM operation. They

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-03-2015

New protection device for industrial sensing and control applications

Semtech has announced availability of the uClamp3601P - a 33V high-performance transient voltage suppression (TVS) device for protecting industrial sensors. The single-line uClamp3601P achieves the low-clamping voltage performance nee

Semtech | Products | 09-03-2015

Digital printing for front panels, rack cases and instrument housings

OKW’s metal enclosures division Metcas is pioneering the use of digital printing for front panels, rack cases and instrument housings. The use of digital technology means legends, logos and complex photo quality graphics can be printed on

OKW Enclosures | Products | 09-03-2015

Current-mode fixed-frequency step-up DC-DC converters operate from 2.55V to 40V

Linear Technology has introduced the LT8570 and LT8570-1 current mode, fixed frequency step-up DC-DC converters. The LT8570 uses an internal 500mA, 65V switch, whereas the LT8570-1 uses a 250mA, 65V switch. Both devices operate from an inpu

Linear Technology | Products | 09-03-2015

New broadband high-power coaxial limiters protect sensitive RF receivers

Pasternack has introduced new broadband, high-power coaxial limiters which help protect sensitive low-power RF receivers and other microwave circuits in close proximity to high-power signals. Common applications include defence, instru

Pasternack | Products | 09-03-2015

Lowest-profile poke-home connector targets slimmest designs

Introduced as the lowest-profile poke-home connector currently available on the market, AVX's new 9296 Series features its industry-proven 2mm dual-beam, high spring force, phosphor-bronze poke-home contacts in a sleek 3mm pitch by 2.5mm hi

AVX | Products | 09-03-2015

High-side switch IC targets USB hub applications in consumer appliances

Rohm's BD6538G high-side switch IC is now available from Mouser stock. The device uses a single N-Channel MOSFET with low ON-Resistance For power supply port protection the single-chip device's safety functions include over-current de

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-03-2015

New touchscreen controllers for smartphone, e-reader and low-cost tablets

Enabling smartphones, e-readers and low-cost tablets to offer multiple advanced features, Cypress Semiconductor has unveiled the TrueTouch CYTT21X/31X capacitive touchscreen controller family. The CYTT31X controller supports input from

Cypress | Products | 06-03-2015

New high ripple current hybrid capacitors target high-reliability applications

Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems has introduced a new series of conductive polymer hybrid aluminium electrolytic capacitors with 45% higher ripple current, suiting the devices to high-reliability and other applications which requir

Panasonic | Products | 06-03-2015