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Bluetooth Smart design simplified with fully-integrated module

Silicon Labs has introduced a fully-integrated, pre-certified Bluetooth Smart module solution that gives developers the fastest path to low-power wireless connectivity for the IoT. The new BGM111 module is the first in a family of advanced

Silicon Labs | Design & Manufacture | 19-08-2015

Innovative ultra low-power microcontrollers integrate segment LCD controller

Atmel has announced it has expanded its popular family of secure, ARM Cortex M0+-based MCUs with the SAM L22 series. The Atmel | SMART SAM L series is the highest scoring product family in the EEMBC ULPbench, the leading independent low-

Atmel | Products | 19-08-2015

Thick-film chip resistor range now offer 0.1% tolerances

Stackpole Electronics has announced a tolerance expansion for its RGC Series thick-film resistors which are now available in ±0.1% tolerances in chip sizes from 0603 through 2512. This development is a significant enhancement to the seri

Stackpole | Products | 19-08-2015

Ultra low-power Bluetooth Smart module eases development

Mouser is now offering the BGM111 Blue Gecko Bluetooth Smart Module from Silicon Labs. The ultra low-power, Bluetooth 4.1 (Bluetooth Smart) module is designed for applications where good RF performance, ultra-low power consumption, and easy

Mouser Electronics | Products | 19-08-2015

New high-CV long-life wet tantalum capacitors designed for use at 200C

New from AVX as a series of wet tantalum capacitors designed for use at 200C, many of which are capable of up to 2,000 hours of operation with appropriate derating. Featuring a high capacitance cathode system that enables high CV perform

AVX | Products | 19-08-2015

Lora-integrated modem module with a suburban range of over 15km

Mouser is now stocking the Microchip RN2483 433/868MHz LoRa-Integrated module. The RN2483 is an integrated modem with a range of over 15km (suburban) and exceptionally low power consumption, giving a battery life in excess of ten years.

Mouser Electronics | Products | 19-08-2015

High-performance M/N clock generator targets small-cell wireless applications

Optimized for small-cell wireless applications, Silicon Labs' Si5380 12-output JESD204B high-performance, integer-based (M/N) clock generator is now available from Mousers stock. The devices demand the highest level of integration and

Mouser Electronics | Products | 18-08-2015

Soft-termination MLCCs relieve stress and suppress cracks during board mounting

Murata's GRJ series soft-termination multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are now available from TTI Europe. The capacitors are enhanced with a layer of resin electrodes relieving stress and suppressing cracks during board mounting.

TTI Europe | Products | 18-08-2015

Analog multiplexers with over-voltage protection up to -55V and +55V

Mouser now stocks the Analog Devices ADG5208F and ADG5209F - 8:1 and dual 4:1 analog multiplexers offering over-voltage protection up to -55V and +55V. The ADG5208F switches one of eight inputs to a common output, and the ADG5209F switch

Mouser Electronics | Products | 18-08-2015

Enhanced dual high-speed 1.5A MOSFET drivers

Available now from RS Components, Microchip's TC4426/TC4427/TC4428 are improved versions of the earlier TC426/TC427/TC428 family of MOSFET drivers. The newcomers have matched rise and fall times when charging and discharging the gate of

RS Components | Products | 18-08-2015

Surface-mount fuses feature ceramic tube / end cap construction

Available now from Digi-Key, Bel Fuse Inc's Brick surface-mount fuses feature ceramic tube / end cap fuse constructions, with U.S. (UL/CSA), Europe (VDE / Semko), China (CCC), and Japan (PSE) safety agency approvals. The fuses provide

Digikey | Products | 18-08-2015

Integrate virtually any device into wired Ethernet networks

Digi International's ConnectPort TS 8/16 provide secure, easy EIA 232 or EIA 232/422/485 serial-to-Ethernet integration of virtually any device into wired Ethernet networks. Available now from Mouser, the TS 8/16 is ideal for use in a

Mouser Electronics | Products | 18-08-2015

High-frequency N-channel MOSFET driver offers maximum control flexibility

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. The Texas Instruments UCC27201A-Q1 is a high-frequency N-channel MOSFET driver that includes a 120V bootstrap diode and high-side / low-side driver with independent inputs for maximum contro

Texas Instruments | Products | 18-08-2015

Plug connectors for rigid and flexible LED PCBs

Phoenix Contact's plug connectors for rigid and flexible LED PCBs are now available from Farnell element14. The white plug connectors are specifically designed for LED applications and can handle currents up to 10A and voltages up to 25V

Farnell element14 | Products | 18-08-2015