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Next-generation Raspberry Pi 2 low-cost computer board multiplies performance

RS Components has announced that the next-generation Raspberry Pi 2 credit-card-sized single-board computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation is now available. Building on the success of the first generation Raspberry Pi, and aimed at con

RS Components | Products | 02-02-2015

Fully-integrated step-down regulators for compact point-of-load supplies

Exar's XR761xx PowerBlox CoT regulators are now available from Mouser stock. The synchronous step-down regulators combine the controller, drivers, bootstrap diode and MOSFETs in a single package for point-of-load supplies. The devices

Mouser Electronics | Products | 02-02-2015

Fast prototyping low-cost evaluation platform for Atmel Cortex-A5-based MPU

Available now from Farnell element14 - the SAMA5D4 Xplained Ultra is a fast prototyping and low-cost evaluation platform for Atmel's SAMA5D4 Cortex-A5-based microprocessor (MPU) design. It comes with ready-to-use connectivity, an LCD a

Farnell element14 | Products | 02-02-2015

Mini I/O connectors built for the stringent demands of high-vibration environments

Aimed at applications such as industrial comms, motion and drive systems, PLCs and robotics - TE Connectivity's field-installable industrial Mini I/O connectors are built for the stringent demands of such high-vibration environments.

Digikey | Products | 02-02-2015

Precision delta-sigma modulator is highly resistant to magnetic interference

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the AMC1305, a precision, delta-sigma (?S) modulator with the output separated from the input circuitry by a capacitive double isolation barrier that is highly resistant to magnetic interference. The

Texas Instruments | Products | 02-02-2015

Dual-channel DVGA operates over broadband frequency range of 400 to 3600MHz

Mouser now stocks TriQuint's TQC9311, a dual-channel, digitally-controlled variable gain amplifier (DVGA) operating over a broadband frequency range of 400 to 3600MHz. The device features +36.5dBm OIP3 while providing digital variable

Mouser Electronics | Products | 02-02-2015

World's smallest and lowest profile tantalum capacitor comes in 0201 package

Introduced as the world's smallest and lowest profile tantalum capacitor, the new sub-millimetre 0201 TACmicrochip has been unveiled by AVX. Measuring only 0.6mm x 0.35mm x 0.35mm, the new 0201 E case TACmicrochip Series SMD tantalum cap

AVX | New Technologies | 02-02-2015

ARM-based Cortex-A5 MPU optimized for 720p video playback up to 30fps

Optimized for 720p video playback up to 30fps with advanced security features, Mouser now stocks the Atmel SAMA5D4 ARM-based Cortex-A5 MPU series high-performance microprocessor. The SAMA5D4 integrates the ARM NEON single instruction m

Mouser Electronics | Products | 30-01-2015

Touch-screen LCD kit save development time in embedded-control applications

Optimized to save development time in typical embedded-control applications, Digi-Key now stocks the FDI DK-43WQH-1788 touch-screen LCD kit. The kit's modular format uses a base Carrier Board, a core CPU SOMDIMM and an LCD Carrier Boar

Digikey | Products | 30-01-2015

Digital sensors provide a fast response to air or gas flow

Now available from RS Components, the Honeywell Zephyr HAF series digital sensors provide a fast response to air or gas flow. The devices provide reliability and high accuracy measurements. The high-temperature polymer sensors have a

RS Components | Products | 30-01-2015

Texas Instruments – Optimized serial interface miniature micro-power SAR ADC

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the ADS8339, a 16-bit, 250kSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The device operates with a 2.25V to 5.5V external reference and includes a capacitor-based successive-approximation register (SAR) and a

Texas Instruments | Products | 30-01-2015

Innovative ferrite beads for high-speed noise and waveform distortion suppression

Murata's innovative materials technology has enabled it to design a ferrite bead with the sharper roll-off characteristics required for high-speed signals. Now available from Farnell element14, the BLM and BLA series devices offer exc

Farnell element14 | Products | 30-01-2015

Voltage regulator suits for low power battery-powered applications

Aimed at applications such as consumer goods, hard disk drives, SSDs and computer systems, Mouser now stocks the STMicroelectronics' ST1L08 voltage regulator. The device provides 0.8A of maximum current from an input voltage in the range

Mouser Electronics | Products | 30-01-2015

High-density HD4 interconnect system targets ultra-fast storage / SSD cluster application

Astute Electronics now supplies AirBorn’s high-density, high-reliability HD4 interconnect technology, which was designed to be an electrically-optimized and highly dense physical layer medium for the HyperTransport Technology Consortium’s i

Astute Electronics | Products | 30-01-2015