Product Releases
LEDs ideal for stage, booth lighting at trade fairs, and architectural lighting
April 4, 2013 2:18 pm | Osram Opto Semiconductors | CommentsThe new Osram Ostar Stage LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors offer high luminance of 48 million candelas per square meter (Mcd/m²) and tunable color tones from cold white to warm white. Combined with their extremely low-profile design and glass cover with anti-reflective coating...
One-resistor-tunable timer ICs operate over wide supply voltage range
April 3, 2013 11:09 am | CommentsTouchstone Semiconductor added four, high-accuracy, micropower timer ICs to its rapidly expanding family of “NanoWatt Analog” timer integrated circuits. These higher-single-supply voltage, second-generation timer ICs operate over a wide supply voltage range
RJ45 connectors includes integrated magnetics
April 3, 2013 10:32 am | Pulse Electronics | CommentsPulse Electronics Corporation introduces press-fit RJ45 integrated connector modules (ICMs) with magnetics. Using a press-fit pin (also called compliant or interference pin) provides a pressure contact with the printed circuit board (PCB), eliminating the need for wave soldering.
Industrial analog I/O server targets process control and automation markets
April 3, 2013 10:26 am | Lantronix | CommentsLantronix added the xSenso Controller to its xSenso analog sensor networking family, designed specifically for use in rugged and harsh environments including industrial automation, process control, manufacturing, chemicals, and oil and gas industries. The new analog and relay outputs provide the ability to
LED linear modules boast 145lm/W luminous efficacy
April 3, 2013 10:23 am | Samsung | CommentsSamsung Electronics announced the introduction of a new lineup of Zhaga-compliant LED H-Series linear modules that feature extremely high efficacy, as well as excellent light quality, and color consistency for use in a wide range of LED lighting applications including ambient lighting and linear fixtures.
10 GHz BGA socket includes less than 1dB of insertion loss
April 3, 2013 9:53 am | Ironwood Electronics, Inc. | CommentsIronwood Electronics has recently introduced a new-high performance BGA socket for 0.5mm pitch BGA 253 pin DDR4. The CG-BGA-5019 socket is designed for 8X13.5 mm package size and operates at bandwidth up to 10 GHz with less than 1dB of insertion loss.
Multitouch capacitive product able to sense up to 10 fingers simultaneously
April 2, 2013 2:26 pm | Amulet Technologies | CommentsAmulet Technologies is pleased to announce today its plans to launch the Multitouch Capacitive 4.3" GEMmodule developed in conjunction with partners Cypress Semiconductor Corporation and Clicktouch NV. The new product will be able to sense up to 10 fingers simultaneously on the multitouch screen....
400W quarter-brick converters attain 95% efficiency in standard DOSA footprint
April 2, 2013 2:15 pm | Tdk Corporation Of America, TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | CommentsTDK Corporation announces the new TDK-Lambda iQG Series of DC-DC converters that are ideal for intermediate or distributed bus power architectures. Featuring a low profile package that is only 0.52 inch high, these converters have been designed with confined space and demanding thermal environments....
4 mm micro motor and gearhead delivers up to 1.0 W nominal power
April 2, 2013 2:06 pm | Commentsmaxon motor introduces the EC4, a 4 mm diameter brushless DC motor and gearhead. The typical issue found with micro drives of this size is the output power is too low for the application requirements because of the physical limitations. maxon increased the performance of this tiny motor using the latest winding technology....
Handheld time domain reflectometer features 2 ns pulse width
April 2, 2013 1:59 pm | CommentsMegger now offers a handheld, time domain reflectometer (TDR) featuring a 2 ns pulse width that virtually eliminates dead zones. The CFL510G accurately locates faults less than three feet from the point of connection. Designed for use by lineman in the communication and power industries on all metallic pairs...
Switch series features bifurcated contact for increased electrical reliability and consistent performance
April 2, 2013 1:33 pm | C&K Components | CommentsC&K Components has expanded its surface-mount DIP switch series to include an ultra-miniature 1-position version for hand-held and portable electronic devices. Featuring a bifurcated contact for increased electrical reliability and consistent performance, the half-pitch TDA Series DIP switches are process-sealed for surface-mount soldering and washable-processing.
Mouser now stocking Atmel SAMA5D3 Cortex-A5 eMPUs
April 2, 2013 10:52 am | Mouser Electronics | CommentsMouser Electronics announces immediate availability of the new SAMA5D3 series of embedded microprocessor units from Atmel. These high-performance eMPUs are based on the ARM Cortex-A5 processor and feature market-leading low power consumption.
DC-DC boost converter achieves a 1 MHz switching capability
April 2, 2013 10:45 am | CommentsArkansas Power Electronics International (APEI), Inc. and GaN Systems Inc. announced the test results for a gallium nitride power switch based DC-DC boost converter. The converter demonstrated at APEI, Inc. exploited the ultra-high switching capability of GaN Systems’ high power switch to achieve a 1 MHz switching capability.
Low-profile AC-DC, DC-DC power supplies offer compact options
April 2, 2013 9:26 am | Acopian | CommentsAnnounced by Acopian is the availability of new options to enhance the functionality of its Low-Profile Family of AC-DC and DC-DC Power Supplies. Boasting a height of only 1.7 inches, the UL recognized, CE certified low-profile family consists of 1U format 720W single-output AC-DC and DC-DC and 750W wide-adjust output AC-DC and DC-DC models.
Precision-grade optical breakhoards ideal for critical laboratory, ultrafast applications
April 1, 2013 11:27 am | Newport Corporation | CommentsNewport Corporation introduces precision-grade (PG) optical breadboards with patented modal damping to improve dynamic performance. Ideal for the most critical laboratory and ultrafast applications, the new PG breadboards include sealed mounting holes which make it simple and easy to contain and clean up spills or retrieve small objects.
