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Microphones provide deliver attractive performance and size combo

Knowles' TM series microphone is now available from Digi-Key. The unit offers performance comparable to the standard EM series, in a package 20% smaller. The TM can also be used in directional applications as a matched omni-directional p

Digikey | Products | 24-04-2015

Fixed-point DSPs designed for low active and standby power consumption needs

Based on the TMS320C55x DSP generation CPU processor core, the C5000 fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments (TI) is designed for low active and standby power consumption. The C55x DSP architecture achieves hi

Texas Instruments | Products | 24-04-2015

High-performance antennas for demanding applications

Available now from TTI Europe, Molex standard antennas are based on diverse manufacturing and RF technologies. The antennas offer high performance and ease of integration. They are suitable for demanding and diverse wireless applicatio

TTI Europe | Products | 24-04-2015

Versatile open-frame AC/DC supplies suit medical, telecom and industrial needs

Murata MVAD160 Series 160W high-efficiency AC/DC switching power supplies are now available from Mouser stock. The low-profile 1U units feature universal AC input and comply with ErP/Energy Star standards with an average efficiency of 8

Mouser Electronics | Products | 24-04-2015

Variable reluctance speed sensors suit wide range of demanding applications

RS Components now stocks Honeywell's variable reluctance speed sensors. The VRS sensors suit high-output, general-purpose, power output, high-resolution, high-temperature and hazardous location applications. The simple, rugged devices

RS Components | Products | 24-04-2015

Low-profile pressure sensor offers precision non-linearity and solid-state reliability

Measurement Specialties has released a new small-profile, media compatible, piezoresistive silicon pressure sensor. The rugged 85BC is ideal for use in harsh applications including medical instruments, process control, fresh and waste wate

Measurement Specialties | Products | 24-04-2015

Comprehensive new range of functional safety incremental encoders

The recently announced new and comprehensive range of functional safety incremental encoders from USA sensor manufacturer BEI Sensors is now available in the UK through its exclusive distributor Variohm EuroSensor. The TÃœV Rheinland ce

Variohm | Products | 24-04-2015

Latest 1W DC-DC converters offer a wider temperature range and more isolation

XP Power has introduced three new SIP packaged 1W DC-DC converters available as single- and dual-output models. Aimed at applications requiring a high-performance DC-DC converter, the products feature industry standard pinouts and offer an

XP | Products | 24-04-2015

New inductive position sensors for demanding applications

A new range of INELTA linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) inductive position sensors is now available from Hoffmann Krippner. Due to the housing made from chemically nickel-plated steel with IP65 type of protection (optiona

Hoffmann + Krippner | Products | 24-04-2015

Starter kits ease development of low-power wireless systems

Mouser is now stocking SLWSTK62xx EZR32 Wireless Starter Kits from Silicon Labs. The SLWSTK62xx provides a complete development platform for the Silicon Labs EZR32LG and EZR32WG Wireless Microcontrollers (MCUs). This starter kit contains

Mouser Electronics | Products | 24-04-2015

High-efficiency power management IC for Freescale i.MX 6SoloLite processors

Latest from Rohm is news of the development of a high-efficiency power management IC optimized for Freescale Semiconductor’s i.MX 6SoloLite applications processor. The i.MX 6SoloLite processor possesses a market-proven track record as an

ROHM Semiconductor | Products | 24-04-2015

3D audio headphones claim to be first wearable home theatre sound system

Nordic Semiconductor has announced that further to a successful Kickstarter campaign, French start-up 3D Sound Labs is employing Nordic nRF51822 Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) to provide Bluetooth Smart (formerly known as Bluetooth low energy) wire

Nordic | 24-04-2015

New DSP sets low-energy benchmarks for IoT, wearables and wireless connectivity

Based on the proven Xtensa customizable processor, Cadence Design Systems has introduced the new Tensilica Fusion digital signal processor (DSP). The scalable DSP targets applications requiring merged controller plus DSP computation, u

Cadence | Products | 24-04-2015

Single-channel load switch features 4.5V to 12V input and adjustable ramp rates

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a single-channel load switch designed to operate from 4.5V up to 12V with a near-zero quiescent supply current that makes it suitable for use in battery-powered netbooks, tablets and e-Readers. The AP22

Diodes Inc | Products | 24-04-2015