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Synchronous step-down regulator module features adaptive ON-time control

Featuring a novel adaptive ON-time control architecture, Micrel's MIC452x synchronous step-down regulator module is now stocked by Mouser. The module incorporates a DC-DC controller, power MOSFETs, bootstrap diode, bootstrap capacitor,

Mouser Electronics | Products | 23-01-2015

Low-cost I/O expansion and bridging starter kit for instant-on non-volatile FPGAs

Lattice Semiconductor has announced availability of the MachXO3L Starter Kit, an easy-to-use platform for evaluating and designing with the company's low-cost family of MachXO3L instant-on, non-volatile FPGAs. Product developers can now

Lattice | Products | 23-01-2015

New high-current high-inductance power Inductors target electric vehicles

Coilcraft's new AGP4233 Series shielded power inductors offer a novel combination of high current handling and high inductance, making them ideal for high-current power supply and filtering applications such as those used in electric vehicl

Coilcraft Europe | Products | 23-01-2015

Mclennan -Latest absolute encoders employ highly-robust inductive scanning principle

The recently announced EtherCAT versions of Leine & Linde's 600 and 900 Series absolute encoders are available from its UK representative Mclennan. Both ranges feature the highly-robust inductive scanning principle developed by the Swe

Mclennan | Products | 23-01-2015

Hub allows USB devices to connect to a PC using existing TCP/IP network infrastructure

Amplicon has introduced three new feature-packed models to its range of Digi AnywhereUSB devices. The AnywhereUSB is a network-attached USB hub that allows USB devices to connect to a PC by using existing TCP/IP network infrastructure. T

Amplicon | Products | 23-01-2015

Miniature wire-to-board connector for high-power LED lighting applications

A new low-profile wire-to-board connector suitable for use in high-power LED lighting applications, the DF59M Series has been introduced by Hirose. The single-pole DF59M Series connector offers a high current capacity of 6 Amps at 350

Hirose | Products | 23-01-2015

Calibrated and temperature-compensated mass-flow measurement for smart gas boilers

Sensirion's calibrated and temperature-compensated sensors and sensor solutions ensure precise and reliable measurement of the air mass to a combustion chamber. This expertise enables not only higher boiler efficiency but also a signific

Sensirion | Products | 23-01-2015

Straight talking on torque - this article looks at the issues

Howard Venning, of Aspen Electronics, explores the topic of connector coupling or mating torque. Anyone who has worked in an electronics measurement lab and used coaxial connectors will know the importance of mating torque and will typ

Aspen Electronics | 23-01-2015

High-intensity wide-angle LED indicator maximizes light output

A new, high-intensity panel-mount LED indicator range that maximizes light output, the CNX718 Series has been developed by VCC. The high-intensity 11/16-inch LED indicator features a domed-shape clear lens with a wide viewing angle that

VCC | Products | 23-01-2015

RISC microcontroller has up to four 24-bit sigma-delta ADCs with differential PGA Inputs

Mouser is now stocking the Texas Instruments (TI) MSP430i202x mixed-signal microcontroller family. The low-power 16MHz 16-bit RISC microcontroller has up to four 24-bit sigma-delta analog to digital converters (ADCs) with differential prog

Mouser Electronics | Products | 23-01-2015

Compact high-performance automotive-grade high-current power inductors

Housed in a compact 13.8mm x 12.5mm surface-mount package, Coiltronics / Eaton HCMA1305 Series automotive-grade high-current power inductors are now in stock at Mouser. The magnetically-sealed devices feature low EMI and a frequency ra

Mouser Electronics | Products | 22-01-2015

Four and eight-channel integrated data acquisition systems based 16-bit SAR ADCs

The ADS8684 and ADS8688 are 4- and 8-channel, integrated data acquisition systems based on a 16-bit successive approximation (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC), operating at a throughput of 500 kSPS. The Texas Instruments (TI) dev

Texas Instruments | Products | 22-01-2015

RFI filters for medical and dental equipment applications

Curtis Industries’ F3099 series RFI filters are now available from Digi-Key. The devices target medical and dental equipment applications where extremely low-leakage currents are needed. Designed to meet UL544 and IEC601 specifications

Digikey | Products | 22-01-2015

Fully-certified Bluetooth Version 4.1 low energy module speeds end designs

Now available from Farnell element14, Microchip's RN4020 is a fully certified Bluetooth Version 4.1 low energy module that enables users to add low power wireless capability to their products with ease. The surface mount module offers

Farnell element14 | Products | 22-01-2015