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Backplane signal connectors for PCB applications with a maximum of 2A per contact

Available now from RS Components, Harting DIN 41612 type 2R backplane signal connectors are designed for PCB applications with a maximum of 2A per contact, SMC compatible. Hard wearing and durable, the DIN 41612 type 2R backplane PCB s

RS Components | Products | 31-07-2015

Miniature high-precision low-power CMOS analog temperature sensor

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. New from Texas Instruments, the LMT70 is an ultra-small, high-precision, low-power CMOS analog temperature sensor with an output enable pin. The device is suitable for virtually any type of

Texas Instruments | Products | 31-07-2015

High-surge resistors qualified by a global manufacturer of smart energy meters

TT Electronics' WHS series wirewound high-surge resistors are now available from Farnell alament14. The resistors have been successfully qualified by a global manufacturer of smart energy meters in stringent surge tests designed to simu

Farnell element14 | Products | 31-07-2015

Single-output isolated DC-DC converters for applications with varying input voltages

Now available in Europe through TTI Europe, Murata’s RUW15 series of 15W ultra-wide single output isolated DC-DC converters are designed for transportation, industrial and telecommunication applications with variable input voltages or h

TTI Europe | Products | 31-07-2015

Versatile 5-pin cable-to-board and 40-pin board-to-board signal / power connectors

Digi-Key now stocks Mill-Max connector products designed for combined signal and power transmission applications. They eliminate the need to source separate connectors for power and signal, simplify board layouts, provide versatility an

Digikey | Products | 31-07-2015

New 42V quad synchronous step-down DC-DC converter offers 93% efficiency

Linear Technology has introduced the LT8602, a new 42V input capable, high efficiency quad output synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator. The device's quad channel design combines two high voltage 2.5A and 1.5A channels wit

Linear | Products | 31-07-2015

Relays monitor a selectable voltage or current set point

Wieland Electric has expanded its flare Control Series of measuring relays with new devices that monitor a selectable voltage or current set-point. The devices measure voltage in three different ranges up to 300V; or single-phase current in

Wieland-electric | Products | 31-07-2015

Versatile high-quality connectors suit design-in applications

Hitaltech has announced it is now an authorised Omron Electronic Components distributor. Omron's high-quality range of products includes FFC-FPC connectors which are highly synergetic with Hitaltech's existing range of interconnect prod

Hitaltech | Products | 31-07-2015

Multiple enhancements and general usability improvements for Vision line

Major enhancements to its entire Vision product line have been announced by Concept Engineering for designers of analog, digital, mixed-signal circuits, systems-on-chip (SoCs), and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). StarVision PRO,

Concept Engineering | Products | 31-07-2015

Advanced low-profile heatsinks target space constrained designs

Versarien has introduced a series of next-generation thermal management solutions optimised specifically for deployment in modern, streamlined, high-density electronic designs. The low-profile heatsinks utilise VersarienCu proprietary micr

Versarien | Products | 31-07-2015

Precision amplifiers for high-impedance medical, measurement and ATE applications

Offering low input noise voltage, current noise, offset voltage, input bias current and rail-to-rail output - Analog Devices' ADA4610-1 precision JFET input single amplifiers are now stocked by Mouser. The design makes the ADA4610-1 am

Mouser Electronics | Products | 31-07-2015

New 680V thermistor targets welding equipment and plasma cutters

Ametherm has introduced a new PTC circuit protection thermistor with an industry-high voltage rating for inrush current limiting and over-current protection in applications such as welding equipment and plasma cutters with extremely high vo

Ametherm | Products | 31-07-2015

Latest AC/DC power supplies operate reliably in freezing temperatures

New from Recom is a new generation of low-power modules with rated outputs of 2W or 3W. One of the main new features is the extended operating temperature range. As a consequence, the power supplies of the RAC02-SE/277 and RAC03-SE/277 seri

Recom International | Power | 31-07-2015

Tiny snap-in power aluminium capacitors target solar inverters and industrial motors

Vishay has extended its 157 PUM-SI series of ultra-miniature snap-in power alumiinium electrolytic capacitors with a higher rated voltage of 500V. Designed for power supplies, industrial motor controls, and solar PV inverters, the enhanced

Vishay | Products | 31-07-2015