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Inductor-free stereo Class-D audio amplifier features ultra-low EMI and AGL

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. The Texas Instruments (TI) TPA3144D2 is an efficient, Class-D audio power amplifier for driving bridged-tied stereo speakers at up to 6W 6ohm or 8ohm (per channel). Advanced EMI Suppressi

Texas Instruments | Products | 07-08-2015

Magnetic position sensor can replace optical encoders and resolvers

The new AMS AS5047P magnetic position sensor is now available from Digi-Key. featuring higher rotation speeds and higher-resolution incremental outputs, The new 47 series targets motor and motion control applications,. The AS5047P featur

Digikey | Products | 07-08-2015

Easy to install high-reliability miniature IDC wire-to-board connections

FCI's new Griplet connector is now available from TTI Europe. Griplet provides a robust solution for miniature IDC wire-to-board connections and has a low profile and compact design for easy installation where space is tight. It is des

TTI Europe | Products | 07-08-2015

Shielded fixed inductors handle high transient current spikes

ICE Components IPC Series fixed inductors are now available from mouser stock. Featuring a shielded construction, 1.2mm height, frequency range up to 3MHz they offer the lowest available DCR/µH characteristics of device in its package s

Mouser Electronics | Products | 07-08-2015

Fully-deployable human machine interface kit uses SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs

Microsemi and Mikroprojekt, an IP design house specializing in FPGA IP cores and systems for display, video and graphics applications have announced the availability of Mikroprojekt’s compact and high-performance human machine interface (HM

MicroSemi | Products | 07-08-2015

New range of GaN-on-silicon LED die for medium to high-power applications

Plessey has released its new range of MaGIC LED die, manufactured on the company's patented GaN-on-Silicon technology. The blue die, sometimes referred to as blue pump for their ability to pump phosphor to a white colour range, are the late

Plessey | Products | 07-08-2015

Latest asynchronous SRAM technology mitigates the effects of soft errors

Cypress CY62 series asynchronous SRAMs, the company's latest generation devices, are now available from Mouser stock. They integrate single-bit error correction capability and bit-interleaving techniques to mitigate the effects of soft

Mouser Electronics | Products | 07-08-2015

USB Type A intermediate ring and belt-strap options for handheld enclosure range

OKW has extended its award-winning MINITEC range of plastic handheld enclosures by adding a USB Type A intermediate ring and a belt-strap eyelet option. The modern range of ergonomic enclosures suit remote control key fobs and other pers

OKW Enclosures | Products | 07-08-2015

RF/Microwave capacitors designed for ultra-low ESR applications

Specially designed for ultra-low ESR applications, AVX CU Series RF / microwave capacitors are now available from Mouser. The CU Series RF/Microwave Capacitors from AVX are available in 01005 and 0201 sizes, with a capacitance range fro

Mouser Electronics | Products | 07-08-2015

Force sensor for input devices and posture control in industrial equipment and robots

The HSFPAR Series force sensor has been developed by ALPS for force sensing in input devices and posture control in industrial equipment and robots, using MEMS technology to achieve the industry’s smallest size. Mass production is already

Alps | Products | 07-08-2015

New tantalum polymer capacitors exhibit low ESR and the highest energy per volume

A new series of tantalum polymer capacitors designed to provide small, high-energy, low-profile solutions for demanding solid-state drive (SSD) applications., has been introduced by AVX. Exhibiting low ESR and the highest energy per volu

AVX | Products | 07-08-2015

Compact high-current connectors for use in power-demanding applications

Hirose has announced the development of a family of small, high-power connectors for use in industrial power supply and other power-demanding applications such as servers, medical devices and home electronics. The EnerBee connector com

Hirose | Products | 07-08-2015

High-power low passive inter-modulation flange attenuator

Aimed at applications such as network infrastructure, broadcast amplifiers and instrumentation, EMC Technology's high-power low passive inter-modulation (PIM) attenuators are now available from RFMW. When comparing the new 33P7024 (100W)

RFMW | Products | 07-08-2015

World’s first surface-mount MEMS angular acceleration sensor

Murata announces the successful development of what is believes is the world’s first surface-mount MEMS angular acceleration sensor. Recent years have seen a growing customer demand for angular acceleration sensors with compact dimension

Murata | Products | 07-08-2015