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New 140V / 400mA step-down converter features just 12µA quiescent current

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC7138, a new 140V input-capable high-efficiency buck converter that delivers up to 400mA of continuous output current. It operates from an input voltage range of 4V to 140V, making it ideal for a wide

Linear | Products | 06-02-2015

Long-life / quick-charge 'secondary battery-replacement' capacitor range enhanced

Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems (PAISEU) has improved and extended its portfolio of high capacitance Gold Cap electric double layer capacitors (EDLC). New versions are available which can operate at lower temperatures suiting

Panasonic | Products | 06-02-2015

Battery-powered ultra-stable 26GHz RF signal generator

A new low-noise ultra-fast-switching microwave signal generator, covering a frequency range from 100kHz up to 26GHz, the AnaPico APSIN26G is now available from Saelig. The instrument provides micro-Hz frequency resolution, a wide and acc

Saelig | Products | 06-02-2015

New FPGA enables OEMs to accelerate time-to-market of feature-rich mobile devices

Lattice Semiconductor has unveiled its new iCE40 UltraLite FPGA, which enables manufacturers to accelerate the time-to-market of new mobile devices that incorporate unique and compelling features. The newest addition to Lattice's succe

Lattice | Products | 05-02-2015

Designed for use in automotive applications new tact switch is quite type

Now available from Mouser, the ALPS SKST TACT Switch offers both quiet operation and exceptional operating feel due to the innovative use of metal contacts. The switch features a high operating force of 4N and a long operational life of

Mouser Electronics | Products | 05-02-2015

Latest design software with easy-to-use interface to speed designs

Following its recent global agreement with Altium, a leading supplier of PCB design software solutions, Farnell element14 is now exclusively stocking Altium’s CircuitStudio software in the element14 Design Center. The software rounds out Fa

Farnell element14 | Products | 05-02-2015

Low-power quad-channel 2/2 digital isolator protects sensitive circuitry

The ISO734x low-power quad-channel 2/2 digital isolator from Texas Instruments (TI) provides galvanic isolation up to 3000Vrms for one minute as per UL and 4242 VPK per VDE. The devices have four isolated channels comprised of logic in

Texas Instruments | Products | 05-02-2015

Miniature Hall-effect dual-axis proportional joystick

RS Components now offers from stock the Sure Grip dual-axis proportional joystick. The micro joystick features non-contact Hall-effect technology to decrease moving parts. It is suitable for exposed installations and can provide an addi

RS Components | Products | 05-02-2015

Trimming potentiometers designed to meet the most demanding requirements

Vishay Foil Resistors' 1240 / 1260 Series Accutrim trimming potentiometers are now available from Digi-Key. The Bulk Metal foil ultra-high-precision Accutrim trimming potentiometers designed to meet and exceed the requirements of MIL-PR

Digikey | Products | 05-02-2015

USB scope allows user to build and test digital or analog circuits in or out of the lab

Digilent's Analog discovery USB oscilloscope is now available from Mouser. IT uses Waveforms software to measure, visualize, analyze, record and control mixed signal circuits of all kinds. It is small enough to fit in a pocket, delivers

Mouser Electronics | Products | 05-02-2015

AEC-Q101-qualified 100V - 600V rectifiers combine ESD capability with wide current range

Latest from Vishay are new AEC-Q101-qualified 100V to 600V standard rectifiers that combine ESD capability with a wide range of current ratings from 10 A to 20 A. For space-constrained applications, the new SE10DxHM3/1, SE12DxHM3/1, and SE2

Vishay | Products | 05-02-2015

LED driver platform designed to deliver the ultimate in dimmer performance

Designed to deliver the ultimate in dimmer performance and compatibility with an ultra-low bill of materials (BOM) cost for next-generation LED bulbs, Dialog Semiconductor has debuted its innovative solid state lighting (SSL) LED driver pla

Dialog Semiconductor | Products | 05-02-2015

Intermediate bus converters provide fully-regulated digitally-controlled DC output

Murata Power Solutions' DRQ 500W and 600W Intermediate DC-DC bus converters are now available from Mouser stock. They provide a fully-regulated, digitally-controlled DC output that will support the evolving Advanced Bus Converter indust

Mouser Electronics | Products | 05-02-2015

New high-power thick-film ceramic resistors suit wider variety of applications

Designed to handle high pulse power and energy better than standard thick-film chip resistors, Stackpole's new RPC Series employs thick film on ceramic technology. The new high-power versions allow the RPC Series to be used in a wider v

Stackpole | Products | 05-02-2015