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Benchtop scanners allow real-time near-field testing of PCBs and antennas

Designers of antennas and high-speed printed circuit boards can cut testing times drastically by using scanners introduced by MDL Technologies. The benchtop scanners from EMSCAN provide real-time images of EMI and antenna emissions, enab

MDL | Products | 15-04-2015

Digital and mixed-signal ASIC redesign - the answer to discontinued parts

Specialist in the development and custom production of embedded systems and optoelectronics, MAZeT has devised a redesign strategy for digital and mixed-signal ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits) as an answer to discontinued pa

MAZeT | Products | 15-04-2015

New high-speed IR emitters reduce component count and solution cost

New high-speed 940 nm infrared (IR) emitters in leaded and SMD packages, built on proprietary SurfLight surface emitter chip technology, have been introduced by Vishay. The devices provide up to five times greater radiant intensity than st

Vishay | Products | 15-04-2015

Low-drop voltage regulator combined with a reset / watchdog unit

Digi-Key now stocks the Melexis MLX80051 an extension of its successful LIN transceiver and system basis product line for the simple and effective development of LIN slaves. The new IC combines a physical layer LIN transceiver accordin

Digikey | Products | 15-04-2015

Proven-technology quad digital isolator integrates isolated DC-DC converter

Available now from Mouser, Silicon Labs' Si88x4x quad digital isolators integrate proven technology with an on-chip isolated DC-DC converter. This provides regulated output voltages of 3.3 or 5.0V (or >5V with external components) at pe

Mouser Electronics | Products | 15-04-2015

Low-impedance high ripple current electrolytic capacitors

Nippon Chemi-Con's through-hole aluminium electrolytic GPA Series capacitors are now available from RS Components. They are downsized, low-impedance and high ripple current versions of the established GXE series with assured short time

RS Components | Products | 15-04-2015

Cost-effective low-power true wireless MCU for low-energy applications

Enabling robust BLE master or slave nodes to be built with very low total bill-of-material costs, a new low-power true wireless MCU for low-energy applications, the CC2540T has been unveiled by Texas Instruments (TI). Able to operate u

Texas Instruments | Products | 15-04-2015

Compact and robust power connectors for applications up to 75A

Now available in Europe through TTI, Amphenol's compact and robust RADLOK connectors feature a one-finger operated lock system which allows users to connect any power distribution / storage system in a quick and secure manner. The tool-f

TTI Europe | Products | 15-04-2015

Versatile logic circuits for AEC-Q100 automotive applications

Farnell element14 now offers from stock NXP's Q100 portfolio of logic circuits which meet AEC-Q100 for automotive applications. The range offers benefits which meet a wide range of automotive design needs, with the portfolio covering lo

Farnell element14 | Products | 15-04-2015

Ultrasonic transceiver driver transformer for sensor distance measurement applications

Designed for ultrasonic sensors used in automotive park assist, industrial distance measuring and robotics applications, Mouser now stocks the TDK-Epcos B78416 transformer. The B78416 is an EP-6 type transformer with ferrite core and 5

Mouser Electronics | Products | 15-04-2015

New thick-film high-voltage chip resistors for HV and consumer electronics

Latest from Bourns is a new range of thick-film high-voltage chip resistor devices optimized for high-voltage and consumer electronics applications. The CHV series is available in five footprint options from 0603 (1608 Metric) up to 25

Bourns | Products | 15-04-2015

Chip-on-board ultra high-power LEDs are easy to install

Mouser now offers from stock Osram's SOLERIQ chip-on-board family ultra high-power LEDs. The devices feature simple installation with no surface mount technology (SMT) assembly required. A very small LES (light emitting surface) enable

Mouser Electronics | Products | 15-04-2015

Latest PCB terminals can improve build quality and increase design flexibility

Harwin has introduced a wide new range of PCB terminals (turrets). Often overlooked, the simple, yet effective PCB hardware products can save assembly costs, improve build quality and increase design flexibility, says the company. P

Harwin | Products | 15-04-2015

High-performance constant-current buck controller for universal LED driver applications

A high-performance constant-current buck controller for universal LED driver applications such as LED tubes, Par38 retrofits and downlights, Diodes' AP1688 LED buck controller is now available from Mouser. The AP1688 operates under bou

Mouser Electronics | Products | 15-04-2015