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Ultra-low quiescent current high-efficiency step-down DC-DC converter

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. A high-efficiency step-down converter with ultra-low quiescent current of (typical 360nA), the TPS62743 has been introduced by Texas Instruments (TI). The device is optimized to operate

Texas Instruments | Products | 21-08-2015

Low-profile LEDs target tight-space designs without compromising luminous intensity

With the increasing development of ever-smaller applications, the demand for SMD-LEDs in small packages with ultra-low profiles is growing. As a market leader in the development and manufacture of LEDs, especially SMD types, Kingbright n

TTI Europe | Products | 21-08-2015

Robust polycarbonate enclosures protect contents to IK08 IP66/IP67

Farnell element14 now stocks the Fibox MNX polycarbonate and ABS enclosure range. The high-quality injection-moulded enclosures house and protect all kinds of electrical and electronic components in the most demanding applications. T

Farnell element14 | Products | 21-08-2015

Module enables easy design of high-performance Bluetooth Smart systems

Aimed at Bluetooth Smart applications in which good RF performance, low power consumption and easy application development are key requirements, Silicon Labs' BGM111 Blue Gecko Bluetooth Smart Module is now stocked by Mouser. At +8dBm

Mouser Electronics | Products | 21-08-2015

Metallized polyester film capacitors with tinned radial leads

Kemet R82 series metallized polyester film with tinned radial leads are now available from RS Components. The R82 series radial leads are electrically welded to the contact metal layer on the ends of the capacitor winding. The capacitor

RS Components | Products | 21-08-2015

Signaling migration from 2G to the latest 3G and LTE cellular technologies

Romteck Australia, a leading provider of remote monitoring systems and services catering to fire services, airports, defence organizations and mining companies Australia-wide, has collaborated with U-blox to upgrade its product portfolio. O

U-Blox | Design Applications | 21-08-2015

Contactless connectivity can replace complex harnesses and slip rings

Digi-Key now stocks TE Connectivity's ARISO IP67 Contactless Connectivity system. Contactless Connectivity is defined as 'a hybrid interconnection system, based on both contact-less power and contact-less data technology, which can easi

Digikey | Products | 21-08-2015

Industry’s smallest energy-friendly touch sensing microcontroller

Designed for ultra-low-power, small-footprint IoT applications with capacitive touch sensing requirements, Silicon Labs has introduced the latest member of its EFM8 8-bit MCU portfolio. The new EFM8SB1 Sleepy Bee MCUs, available in a 1.7

Silicon Laboratories Inc | New Technologies | 21-08-2015

Lower profile extended temperature range Bluetooth Low Energy solutions

Cypress Semiconductor has announced its highly-integrated, single-chip Bluetooth Low Energy solutions are now sampling in new packaging and temperature range options. The PSoC 4 BLE Programmable System-on-Chip and PRoC BLE Programmable

Cypress | Products | 21-08-2015

Tiny low-cost surface-mount crystals target wearables and more

Now available from Mouser stock, CTS Electronic Components' Model 416 low-cost surface-mount crystals are aimed at applications such as wearable and handheld electronics, notebooks, computer peripherals, Bluetooth products and USB interf

Mouser Electronics | Products | 21-08-2015

Precision op amp offers industry's best noise performance

The first in a new series of high-voltage, low-noise, zero-drift, precision operational amplifiers that reduce system noise, cost, board space, and development time by providing on-chip electro-magnetic interference (EMI) filtering and elim

Analog Devices | Design & Manufacture | 21-08-2015

Compact multiband transceiver for industrial telemetry and RC applications

Now available from LPRS, the Circuit Design STD-601 400MHz transceiver module for telemetry, remote control and industrial applications. The unit's advanced design has many innovative features including four frequency ranges conforming t

LPRS | Subs & Systems | 21-08-2015

Highly-integrated sensor interface IC satisfies many requirements

Exar's XR10910 Unique Sensor Interface integrated circuit is now available from Mouser stock. The device features an on-board 16:1 multiplexer, offset correction DAC, instrumentation amplifier and voltage reference. It also integrates m

Mouser Electronics | Products | 21-08-2015

Compact fanless embedded controller based on the Raspberry Pi 2 B board

Saelig has announced availability of the emPC-A/RPI - a compact, fanless embedded controller based on the Raspberry Pi 2 B board with Janz Tec add-ons to implement additional features needed for industrial applications. Intended for wall

Saelig | Products | 21-08-2015