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Atmel development kit features video decoder and advanced security features

Now available from Farnell element14, the Atmel Xplained SAMA5D4-XULT development board features an ARM Cortex-A5 microprocessor and allows users to evaluate, prototype and create high performance application-specific designs. The SAMA5D

Farnell element14 | Products | 16-01-2015

UK homeowners offered a complete cost-efficient solar energy solution

Sharp has announced it is partnering with Samsung SDI to offer a complete energy and battery-management system to homeowners in the UK. The compact, all-in-one solution offers solar modules from Sharp and an all-in-one battery storage fr

Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd | New Technologies | 16-01-2015

Successful start of pilot project for energy self-sufficient air dome

Organic photovoltaics specialist Heliatek has announced it has successfully installed its solar film, HeliaFilm, on a PVC-based membrane air dome in Berlin, Germany - opening up a new area of application for BIOPV, building on the company's

Heliatek | New Technologies | 16-01-2015

Versatile fully-integrated security and surveillance thermal camera module

Designed for OEMs and integrators, the ACAL BFi ICC-TM640-105HZ all-in-one thermal camera module combines the Tamarisk 640 high-performance uncooled thermal camera core from DRS Technologies with an outstanding 35-105mm 3x zoom lens. The m

Acal | Products | 16-01-2015

Space-saving inductors in 2020 cases offer high-temperature operation up to +155C

Latest from Vishay are two new IHLP low-profile, high-current inductors in the 2020 case size with high operating temperatures to +155C. Offering low profiles of 3mm, the Vishay Dale IHLP-2020CZ-51 and automotive-grade IHLP-2020CZ-5A provid

Vishay | Products | 16-01-2015

New low-profile AC/DC supplies perform in harsh environmental conditions

Schaefer has unveiled low-profile TERa Series of advanced thermal technology AC/DC power supplies. The new family offers three output power classes of 700, 1200 and 2000W. They are 'uniquely' sealed in a heat conducting potting material

Schaefer Power | Products | 16-01-2015

High-performance digital proximity ambient light RGB and gesture sensor

Mouser now stocks the Avago Technologies APDS-9960 digital proximity ambient light RGB and gesture sensor. The device features advanced gesture detection, proximity detection, digital ambient light sense (ALS) and colour sense (RGBC) ca

Mouser Electronics | Products | 16-01-2015

High-performance crimp plug for RG142, 223 and 400 cables

RFMW now supplies the Delta Electronics Manufacturing 1103018A00E-000 N crimp type plug. Designed for commercial and defence applications including flight requirements, the connector meets Mil Spec M39012/01-0503 specifications for use on

RFMW | Products | 15-01-2015

Custom Veroshield 19-inch rack case helps BBC improve codec performance

BBC Research and Development is at the forefront of the global broadcast industry’s mission to improve the quality of both video and audio programmes. Their recent research into further improvements in the performance of the widely-used

Verotec | 15-01-2015

High-stability interference suppression capacitors for harsh environments

High-stability grade X2 capacitors for series impedance and across-the-line applications are now available from Mouser stock. The Vishay F1772S X2 devices are designed to reduce electromagnetic interference in high temperature / high hu

Mouser Electronics | Products | 15-01-2015

Low-profile surface-mount PoL DC-DC power converter modules

Aimed at applications such as communication devices, computer servers and similar low-power conversion requirements, Sanken's BR200 Series PoL converter modules are now available from Digi-Key. The series consists of low-profile conver

Digikey | Products | 15-01-2015

Embedded Linux software development tools and support

Farnell element14 has added Timesys Professional Linux Support and TimeStorm IDE seats to help engineers bring their custom embedded Linux products to market faster and more cost effectively. Timesys’s world-class Linux support connects

Farnell element14 | Products | 15-01-2015

High-performance differential amp for RF, IF or HS time-domain applications

Optimized for radio frequency (RF), intermediate frequency (IF), or high-speed time-domain applications, the high-performance LMH3401 differential amplifier has been introduced by Texas Instruments. The device targets DC- or AC-coupled

Texas Instruments | Products | 15-01-2015

Single-output multi-range programmable switching DC bench power supply

Available now from RS Components, the ISO-TECH PSW Series single-output multi-range programmable switching DC power supply. Models in the range have 30V or 80V rated voltages and 360W, 720W and 1080W maximum output powers. The multi-

RS Components | Products | 15-01-2015