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Rugged photoelectric sensors have M18 thread for convenient mounting

Panasonic's rugged new 15m infrared LED barrel through-beam photoelectric sensor is now available from RS Components. The CY series of PNP photoelectric sensors has an M12 thread size for convenient mounting. Its IP67 construction allo

RS Components | Products | 16-02-2015

Quick and easy modules for integrating Bluetooth and BLE into OEM devices

Available now from Mouser stock, LAIRD'S BT900 modules reduce the engineering burden and design risk of integrating Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy into an OEM device. The BT900's 19mm x 12.5mm form factor, optimized power schemes a

Mouser Electronics | Products | 16-02-2015

Fuel gauging and charging control for single-cell Li-Ion battery packs

The bq27532-G1 system-side, Li-Ion battery management unit is now available from Texas Instruments (TI). It is a microcontroller peripheral that provides Impedance Track fuel gauging and charging control for single-cell Li-Ion battery p

Texas Instruments | Products | 16-02-2015

Demo board integrates dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and Xilinx's 7 series FPGA

Available now from Mouser, Digilent's ZYBO (Zynq Board) features the Xilinx Z-7010, which tightly integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with Xilinx's 7 series FPGA. When coupled with the multimedia and connectivity peripherals

Mouser Electronics | Products | 16-02-2015

High-efficiency 800W micro redundant 1U industrial PC power supply

Aimed at secure bulk power applications including digital imaging, file servers, storage systems, workstations, blade servers, communication systems, telecom / broadcast systems and industrial PCs, Stadium Power now offers the 800W Stadium

Stadium | Products | 16-02-2015

Low-profile high-performance wound ferrite inductors

TDK's VLF series wound ferrite inductors feature a high magnetic shield construction and are compatible with high-density mountings. Available now from Farnell element14, the low-profile devices have maximum heights of 1mm, 1.2mm and 1

Farnell element14 | Products | 16-02-2015

Versatile throttle position sensors for harsh environments

New throttle position sensors in hollow- and D-shaft versions that features Hall effect technology for applications in harsh environments, the 981 HE Series is now available from TTI. The Hall effect technology of the new 981 HE device g

TTI Europe | Products | 16-02-2015

Handy self-adhesive patches allow users to add or replace components

Allowing users to add components to, or replace components on, any substrate such as a printed circuit board, Schmartboard's SchmartPatch is now available from Mouser. The SchmartPatch board allows users to cut off an appropriate pad,

Mouser Electronics | Products | 16-02-2015

Momentary pushbutton switches for harsh environments

Apem's IC Series pushbutton switch range is now available from Digi-Key. The sealed snap-action pushbutton switch features a 12mm diameter bushing with a round or square actuator and momentary action with a short profile, for reduced beh

Digikey | Products | 13-02-2015

Current limit high-side switch ICs span vehicle audio to motor-control applications

Available now from Mouser stock, Rohm's BD2220/1/4/5 are high-side switch ICs with over-current protection for power supply line memory card applications. The switch element includes an N-channel MOSFET with low ON resistance. Features

Mouser Electronics | Products | 13-02-2015

Reinforced isolated modulator with ±250mV input and LVDS interface

The Texas Instruments (TI) AMC1305 is a precision, delta-sigma (?S) modulator with the output separated from the input circuitry by a capacitive double isolation barrier that is highly resistant to magnetic interference. The barrier is

Texas Instruments | Products | 13-02-2015

Comprehensive selection of high-power interconnects

Samtec's PowerStrip system of high-power interconnects is now stocked by Farnell element14. The parts are available in a variety of sizes, configurations, power ratings and pitches. They are also available as 20A, 30A or 40A per pin. T

Farnell element14 | Products | 13-02-2015

Low-profile foot switch targets tough operating environments

A rugged and versatile range of foot switches is now available from RS Components. The foot switch is designed with a tough, glass filled plastic body providing an IPX2 level of ingress protection and low profile enclosure, making it id

RS Components | Products | 13-02-2015

Compact low-ESR automotive crystal timing devices are 40% smaller

Additions to Murata's XRC family of crystal timing devices are now available in Europe through TTI. Specifically designed for automotive applications, the new products are approximately 40% smaller than the industry norm and measure ju

TTI Europe | Products | 13-02-2015