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PIN diode designed for low distortion attenuator applications

Avago's new HSMP-3810-TR1G 1A, 100V 3-pin PIN diode is now available from RS Components. The HSMP-381x series is specifically designed for low distortion attenuator applications. The devices feature ultra-low parasitic inductance in the

RS Components | Products | 08-06-2015

Comprehensive selection of position sensors for harsh environments

Vishay MCB Sfernice position sensors for harsh environments are now available from TTI. Well established in the transportation industry, the series offers resistance to vibrations, shocks, and humidity to increase the performance and th

TTI Europe | Products | 08-06-2015

High-performance, quad-channel digital isolator with 8000 VPK isolation

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. New from Texas Instruments, the ISO7841 is a high-performance, quad-channel digital isolator with 8000 VPK isolation voltage and reinforced isolation certifications according to VDE, CSA, an

Texas Instruments | Products | 08-06-2015

Trench-gate field-stop IGBTs save more energy and increase reliability

The new STMicroelectronics M-series 1200V IGBT family is now available from Farnell element14. The devices feature advanced trench-gate field-stop technology designed to save more energy and increase reliability. They are particularly s

Farnell element14 | Products | 08-06-2015

DC-DC converter module acts as a structure block for an open digital power design

Now in stock at Mouser, Murata Power Solutions' OKLP-X/60-W12A-C 60A Power Block 115.5W, non-isolated DC-DC converter module acts as a structure block for an open digital power design developed to work with either digital or analog contr

Mouser Electronics | Products | 08-06-2015

Low-power development kit for TI's DaVinci / Sitara processors and Logic PD SOM

Now stocked by Digi-Key, the Logic PD Zoom DM3730 Torpedo development kit is a low-power, high-performance application development kit for evaluating the functionality of Texas Instruments' (TI) DaVinci DM37x and Sitara AM37x processors

Digikey | Products | 08-06-2015

Two reference design kits for Bluetooth smart applications

Cypress Semiconductor has announced the availability of two reference design kits (RDKs) based on its PRoC BLE Programmable Radio-on-Chip solution for Bluetooth Smart applications. The new CY5672 PRoC BLE Remote Control RDK and CY5682

Cypress | Products | 08-06-2015

MEMS development platform combines comms, sensor and development technologies

Created by linking the Cinterion Concept Board by Gemalto to an STMicroelectronics NUCLEO expansion board - Anglia Components has announced a new evaluation platform for MEMS and environmental sensors. Using source code supplied by Ang

Anglia | Products | 08-06-2015

Analog video decoder provides compatibility with the newest SoC processors

Intersil has unveiled the TW9992 analog video decoder, which features an integrated MIPI-CSI2 output interface that provides compatibility with the newest SoC processors. The decoder’s MIPI-CSI2 interface simplifies design by making it easi

Intersil | Products | 08-06-2015

Development platform released for Cortus APS processor IP cores

Cortus has announced the availability of a development platform for its APS processor cores. The Cortus Development Platform comprises a board based on a Xilinx Spartan-6X75, the Cortus Eclipse IDE and Cortus GCC toolchain. The board includ

Cortus | Products | 08-06-2015

Easier access in Europe to high-efficiency high-reliability power conversion solutions

Acal BFi has signed a channel partner agreement in Europe with SynQor to include UK, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg and Italy. SynQor is a world-leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability powe

Acal | Products | 08-06-2015

World's first high-performance accelerated processing unit in a SoC design

AMD has announced its 6th-generation A-Series processor - the world's first high-performance Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) in a System-on-Chip (SoC) design. Previously codenamed 'Carrizo', the new processor takes advantage of extensi

AMD | New Technologies | 08-06-2015

Optimized complementary MOSFETs enhance buck converter power density

Aimed at increasing the power density of DC-DC converters, the DMC1028UFDB complementary MOSFET pair, from Diodes Incorporated, integrates an N-channel MOSFET and a P-channel MOSFET in a single DFN2020 package. The design is customized f

Diodes Inc | Products | 08-06-2015

Six-axis inertial measurement unit with 16-bit accelerometer and ultra low-power gyroscope

Available now from Mouser stock, Bosch Sensortec's BMI160 is a 6-axis inertial measurement unit comprised of a 16-bit accelerometer and an ultra-low power gyroscope. The device features low power consumption of 950µA and precise comput

Mouser Electronics | Products | 08-06-2015