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Switches designed to withstand vandal abuse in tough applications

Designed to withstand physical attack and demanding environmental conditions, a tough range of 'anti-vandal' 22mm push button switches is now available from RS Components. The switches are suitable for any application that requires abov

RS Components | Products | 14-01-2015

Easy access extensive range of switches for wide-ranging applications

Anglia Components has strengthened its electromechanical portfolio with the addition of an extensive new range of high-quality competitively-priced switches carrying a range of international approvals. The announcement follows its appoin

Anglia | Products | 14-01-2015

Versatile 500W AC/DC power supply suits medical or industrial applications

Now available from Mouser stock, SL Power's MINT1500 is a 500W AC/DC power supply is designed for medical or industrial applications. The series offers active current share for redundant applications and fits in a 1U or 2U chassis. Other

Mouser Electronics | Products | 14-01-2015

Low-power Bluetooth smart platform setting new industry standard

Atmel has unveiled an ultra low-power Bluetooth Smart solution achieving sub-1µA in standby mode, while delivering the industry’s best dynamic power consumption, increasing battery life by as much as one year for certain applications.

Atmel | New Technologies | 14-01-2015

High-quality sensor and micro-sensor components and evaluation kits

Mouser has entered into a global distribution agreement with Sensirion AG, a leading manufacturer of high-quality sensor and micro-sensor components and evaluation kits. Sensirion products available include MEMS-based humidity and tempe

Mouser Electronics | Products | 14-01-2015

Three-phase sensorless motor driver with integrated MOSFETs delivers up to 2A

Specifically designed for cost-sensitive, low-noise / low external component count applications, the DRV10983 is a three-phase sensorless motor driver with integrated power MOSFETs. The Texas Instruments (TI) device can provide continuo

Texas Instruments | Products | 14-01-2015

New six-line TVS protection device for USB 3.0 interfaces

Designed to protect the USB 3.0 interface in computing and mobile devices from electrostatic discharge (ESD) events, Semtech has introduced the RClamp3346P, a high-performance ultra low-capacitance transient voltage suppression (TVS) de

Semtech | Products | 14-01-2015

New XY piezo nano-positioners for high-precision applications

Aerotech QNP-XY series piezo nano-positioning stages provide the resolution, linearity, repeatability, and high dynamics required for the most demanding applications from microscopy to optics alignment. With resolution to 0.15 nm, linear

Aerotech | Products | 14-01-2015

High-accuracy low-power SOIC-8 current sensor IC

Available now from Digi-Key, the Allegro Microsystems ACS722 and ACS723 are true +/-5A sensor ICs, or uni-directional 10A sensor ICs, for use in lower-power applications that require higher output swings at lower currents. The devices

Digikey | Products | 14-01-2015

New AC film capacitors for Class X2 interference suppression in power / RF applications

AVX has introduced the new FV Series AC film capacitors. Designed to provide Class X2 interference suppression, the metallized polypropylene film capacitors are rated for 305Vrms and exhibit self-healing properties, high moisture resistanc

AVX | Products | 14-01-2015

Highly-reliable long-life 18-position docking connector offers 20,000 mating cycles

Latest from Hirose Electric is a rugged connector that combines small size and light weight with high reliability and long operating life. The compact 3800 Series connector is designed for cable and docking station applications within co

Hirose | Products | 14-01-2015

Panel-mount lightpipes fill the gap between a parallel PCB and the outside world

Dialight's Optopipe 515-130x panel-mount lightpipes are now available from Mouser. They provide a reliable solution for products that contain a PCB that is parallel to a front panel in need of indication. The UL94-V0 water clear polyc

Mouser Electronics | Products | 13-01-2015

Isolated DOSA quarter-brick DC-DC converters need no heatsink

Murata Power Solutions' UWQ-12/17-Q48T-C Series isolated DOSA quarter-brick DC-DC converters are now stocked by Digi-Key. The UWQ-12/17-Q48T series offers high output current (up to 17A) and requires no heatsink for most applications.

Digikey | Products | 13-01-2015

PC oscilloscopes are small lightweight convenient alternatives to benchtop types

RS Components now stocks the PicoScope 2200A Series. PC oscilloscopes are small, lightweight and convenient alternatives to benchtop instruments. Used on the bench, they take up very little space and can sit right next to the circuit u

RS Components | Products | 13-01-2015