M16 connectors now available with crimp termination
June 11, 2013 4:19 pm | Binder Usa | CommentsBinder-USA is pleased to announce the addition of crimp termination to a variety of M16 connectors. Expanding the M16 product line with crimp termination will offer more options for factory production and increase productivity by simplifying assembly of the connectors.
LEDs deliver up to 200 lumens-per-watt
June 11, 2013 3:46 pm | Mouser Electronics | CommentsMouser Electronics announced it is stocking the new XLamp MK-R LEDs from Cree, which leverage the SC³ Technology next-generation LED platform to deliver up to 200 lumens-per-watt. Cree XLamp MK-R LEDs are built on Cree's revolutionary SC³ Technology platform, delivering up to 200 lumens-per-watt....
Diode series protects antennas and front-end devices from transient voltage events
June 11, 2013 3:10 pm | Infineon | CommentsInfineon Technologies AG introduces a new Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode series to protect antennas and front-end devices from transient voltage events. The new ESD101x and ESD103x diodes absorb dangerous electrostatic discharges (ESD) to prevent damage to the antenna system while maintaining signal integrity.
Incremental rotary encoders measure 7.2mm in diameter
June 11, 2013 2:55 pm | CommentsNemicon continues to push the envelope in high-performance miniaturization with its 7S Series Incremental Rotary Encoder. At just 7.2mm (0.28346”) in diameter, and based on Nemicon’s successful line of 18mm (0.70866”) and 12mm (0.47244”) diameter miniature encoders, the 7S Series shaft type encoder features high resolution....
AC/DC power supply features variable outputs of 0-25 volts @ 5 amps
June 11, 2013 1:01 pm | Global Specialties | CommentsGlobal Specialties today introduced a new rugged, general purpose AC/DC power supply with variable outputs of 0-25 volts @ 5 amps with digital LED (Green) displays for motoring both voltage and current outputs. This unique power supply is a low-cost, space-saving solution for applications requiring both AC/DC voltages.
Boost regulator offers constant efficiency performance over a 100:1 span in output current
June 11, 2013 12:51 pm | CommentsTouchstone Semiconductor announced the TS3300 boost regulator. The TS3300 uses only 3.5µA of supply current, and the TS3300’s efficiency performance is constant over a 100:1 span in output current. No other low power boost converter offers this level of performance.
IGBTs deliver higher power density and increased efficiency for motor drive and UPS applications
June 11, 2013 12:19 pm | International Rectifier | CommentsInternational Rectifier introduced a family of rugged 1200V ultra-fast insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) optimized for industrial motor drive and UPS systems. The new devices leverage IR’s field stop trench ultra-thin wafer technology that delivers lower conduction and switching losses.
eBook explains how to recover the costs sunk into circuit boards that will not boot
June 11, 2013 11:35 am | CommentsA new eBook from ASSET InterTech will help circuit board manufacturers who want to recover their investment in assembled boards that won’t boot – so called dead boards – and still maintain the tight production deadlines that constantly reduce the time they can spend on board debug.
Multilayer chip capacitors include a working voltage up to 3kV DC
June 11, 2013 9:30 am | CommentsSyfer Technology has expanded its X8R dielectric range of multilayer chip capacitors (MLCCs). The range has been extended, from a working voltage of 250V DC, up to 3kV DC and will now be available in capacitance values from 270pF to 1.8µF, with tolerances of ±5%, 10% and 20% dependant on C/V value.
Broadband sub-harmonic pumped mixer designed for cost-sensitive applications
June 10, 2013 4:58 pm | M/A-Com Technology Solutions, Inc. | CommentsM/A-COM Technology Solutions introduced a new Broadband Sub-Harmonic Pumped Mixer for cost sensitive applications covering the 14-32 GHz frequency range and IF frequencies from DC-7 GHz. The MAMX-011009 is packaged in an ultra small 1.5x1.2 mm TDFN surface mount, allowing customers an easy, efficient and space-saving broadband solution.
Development board designed to work with a range of key applications
June 10, 2013 4:35 pm | Newark | CommentsNewark element14 today announced the launch of its multi MEMS development board for Xtrinsic sensors, a low-cost enablement solution that allows designers to easily understand and test the latest sensing technologies with a next generation accelerometer, pressure sensor and a magnetometer to measure motion....
New option for thermoelectrically cooled electronic enclosures makes washdowns fast and easy
June 10, 2013 1:26 pm | CommentsEIC Solutions has announced the new M74 clean out modification option which facilitates washdown of thermoelectric coolers mounted to electronic enclosures. The M74 option was application-driven arising from suggestions received from customers in food processing, and other process industries requiring frequent rinsing or washing of equipment.
Magnetic-mount LED flood light features 600lbs of grip
June 10, 2013 1:09 pm | Larson Electronics Llc | CommentsLarson Electronics has announced release of a highly versatile pedestal light that has been built to provide maximum versatility in a compact yet powerful work light design. The WAL-M-LED60-120 LED work light features a heavy duty aluminum pedestal base with 600lbs of magnetic mounting grip....
Ethernet media converter transmits data up to 100Km
June 10, 2013 12:56 pm | B & B Electronics | CommentsB&B Electronics Manufacturing Company released its iMcV-Giga FiberLinX-III gigabit intelligent Ethernet media converter. This highly anticipated third generation of the company’s successful FiberLinX family is a 10/100/1000Mbps copper to 1000Mbps fiber device, converting existing copper wiring-based networks to fiber optics.
Display system comes with a controller-only option
June 10, 2013 10:21 am | CommentsParker’s Electromechanical Automation Division announces the release of the next generation of its Parker Factory Display (PFD) visualization system. PFD offers unprecedented flexibility and impact for delivering critical messages to associates on the factory floor.


