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Compact ultra-low RON dual-channel load switch with controlled turn on

The TPS22968 is a compact new ultra-low RON dual-channel load switch with controlled turn on from Texas Instruments (TI). The TPS22968 is available in a small, space-saving package (DPU) with integrated thermal pad allowing for high po

Texas Instruments | Products | 10-02-2015

Universal input power supply range designed for cost-sensitive 50W - 500W applications

TDK-Lambda's new RWS-B series power supplies are now available from Farnell element14. The units are designed for cost-sensitive applications and are available in five power levels between 50W and 600W. Features include an operating t

Farnell element14 | Products | 10-02-2015

Next-generation mainstream SoCs address fundamental needs of many systems

Microsemi's next-generation SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs are now available from Mouser. They are the only devices that address fundamental requirements for advanced security, high reliability and low power in critical industrial, defence, avi

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-02-2015

New RoHS-compliant series of high-voltage stacked SMPS capacitors

A new RoHS-compliant series of high-voltage DIP-leaded stacked SMPS capacitors has been introduced by AVX. Rated for 1,000 to 5,000V and with capacitance values spanning 100pF to 15µF, the new RV Series capacitors feature low ESR and ES

AVX | Products | 10-02-2015

Latest 600W model completes high-voltage programmable DC power supply series

TDK-Lambda has added new 600W output power models to its Z+ series of high-voltage programmable DC power supplies. As with the established 200W, 400W and 800W models, the new 600W models are offered with output voltages of up to 160VDC

TDK Lambda | Products | 10-02-2015

New PCB design tool enhances workflow collaboration between designers

Altium has announced a new PCB design tool created to enhance workflow collaboration between electrical and mechanical designers. Created in direct response to the divide between electrical and mechanical workflows, PCBWorks provides a p

Altium | Products | 10-02-2015

Heavy-duty power and signal connectors for demanding environments

Mainly used in control panels, robotics, industrial automation and wherever connections are required for power, control and signal circuits - the GW Connect 93601 Series of heavy-duty power connectors is now available from Mouser. Aim

Mouser Electronics | Products | 10-02-2015

Electric vehicle relay family for DC switching in powertrain applications

A series of Panasonic Electric Works' high-voltage DC relays that supports the trend for electrification of powertrains in passenger and commercial vehicles is now available in Europe from TTI. The EV relay product family provides high

TTI Europe | Products | 09-02-2015

Current limit dual-channel high-side switch ICs offer over-current protection for USB lines

Rohm's BD2062FJ/BD2066FJ 2.4A current-limit high-side switch ICs are now available from Mouser. They are dual-channel devices with over-current protection for use in Universal Serial Bus (USB) power supply lines. The switch unit has t

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-02-2015

New USB-Type C port controllers speed time to market for top-tier PC OEMs

Cypress Semiconductor has sampled the industry’s first integrated, programmable USB Type-C port controller solution. The USB Type-C standard is gaining rapid support with top-tier PC makers by enabling slim industrial designs, easy-to-use c

Cypress | Semiconductors | 09-02-2015

World's first twelve-throw RF MEMS ohmic switch developed

DelfMEMS, a leading developer of innovative RF MEMS switching solutions, has announced the development of what it believes is the world's first twelve-throw RF MEMS ohmic switch. The SP12T switch, made using FreeFlex MEMS technology, will

DelfMEMS | 09-02-2015

Radiation hardened ICs blast off on Orion's flight test

Intersil has announced that 16 of its radiation-hardened ICs were onboard the Dec. 5, 2014 maiden voyage of NASA's Orion spacecraft, also known as the uncrewed Exploration Flight Test 1. The Orion spacecraft is designed to go where no m

Intersil | 09-02-2015

Thermally-conductive acrylic interface pads transfer heat and dampen vibration

Available now from Digi-Key, 3M's 5590H thermally-conductive acrylic interface pads offer effective heat transfer and vibration damping for demanding thermal applications. The 5590H3M Series thermal-management materials are proven, hig

Digikey | Products | 09-02-2015

High-current IP68 / X9K waterproof connectors can carry up to 125A

Offering a current capacity of up to 125A, Hirose Electric's EV1 high-current waterproof connectors are IP67 water resistant in their unmated state (EV1-62RA-3SB, EV1-62RA-2SB), and IP68 / X9K water resistant when mated. The use of a

Mouser Electronics | Products | 09-02-2015