High current gate driver minimises switching losses

The ZXGD3005E6 10 Amp gate driver from Diodes Incorporated has been designed to ensure ultra fast switching of power MOSFET and IGBT loads in power supply, solar inverter and motor drive circuits.

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Thick-film chip resistors combat sulphide growth

New from TT electronics Welwyn Components is a series of thick-film chip resistors designed to ward off the effects of sulphur-bearing fumes.

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New demo board from STMicroelectronics helps assess low-noise microphone preamplifier with 2 V bias

The STEVAL-CCA023V1 is designed to evaluate the TS472 differential-input microphone preamplifier optimized for high-performance PDA and notebook audio systems.

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Schurter PSE EX series now has ATEX approval

The PSE EX has achieved approval according to ATEX class II 2 G Ex ib IIB T4. This approval means that the product can be used in explosive facilities above ground (currently not for underground mining).

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A CECC approval may not be all that it appears, says David Pearson, technical marketing manager, Anglia Components

Buyers beware when seeking CECC release components,unless you buy from a source qualified to supply those specific CECC release components, you could in fact be taking a risk.

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Intersil introduces multi-cell Li-ion battery monitor for hybrid and electric vehicle (HEV/EV) applications

Intersil has introduced a second device that provides a 12-channel automotive grade Li-Ion battery fault and safety monitor.

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Microchip evaluation kit provides fast development of Bluetooth® connectivity in embedded designs

The kit provides an easy, cost-effective and flexible add-on for embedded evaluation and development using many 16/32-bit PIC® microcontrollers or dsPIC® digital signal controllers (DSCs), using existing Microchip development tools.

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VARTA Microbattery wins first place in contest for Products of the Year 2011

The readers of the professional magazine Elektronik came together for the thirteenth time to choose their Products of the Year 2011 and voted for CellPac LITE from VARTA Microbattery.

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Microwave MLCs from AVX exhibit lower ESR and higher Q values than previous versions

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a multilayer capacitor (MLC) chip series with new dielectric and internal electrode materials in a 0402 size.

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Avago Technologies mini-SFP+ Optical Transceivers increase port density for storage and Ethernet equipment

Avago Technologies has announced two new fibre-optic transceivers that enable increased port density in Ethernet and storage equipment. The new mini-SFP+ (mSFP) AFBR-54D7APZ transceiver addresses 8-Gbps Fibre Channel for storage applications.

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STEVAL-ISB005V1low-cost Li-Ion battery charger demonstration board based on the ST7263BK6 and L6924D

The STEVAL-ISB005V1 demonstration board is a standalone Li-Ion/ Li-polymer battery charger, which can be powered either by USB or by an external DC adaptor.

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connectBlue releases Bluetooth I/O Module with iPhone/Android and analog I/O support

connectBlue has extended its Bluetooth product portfolio with the Bluetooth I/O module OBI411, which is ideal in industrial applications such as remote control, Apple iPhone operation and server communication via a mobile phone.

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Bourns releases low profile incremental encoder

Bourns has announced the release of the Model PEC11L 11 mm incremental encoder, with a momentary push switch option, suitable for use in applications such as audio-visual equipment, consumer electronic appliances, portable electronics...

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HARTING Ha-VIS preLink® - a new installation concept for data network cabling based on the ISO/IEC 11801 standard

This new technology simplifies cabling, saves installation time and enables extensions and conversions without incurring significant interruptions in ongoing operations.

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LED driver from Diodes Incorporated handles rigors of higher voltage off-line illumination

Provided in standard SO-8 and high power dissipation exposed pad SO-8 packages, the AL9910 high brightness LED driver from Diodes Incorporated will support universal AC input voltages from 85V to as high as 265V.

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AVX's professional multi-anode capacitor series combines ultra-low ESR with high reliability

AVX Corporation has developed an advanced SMD tantalum professional multi-anode capacitor series that provides ultra-low ESR and high reliability levels. Designated the TRM Series

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New broadband gain blocks from Avago Technologies deliver high linearity and low current consumption via InGaP HBT technology

Avago Technologies has announced two new high-linearity gain block amplifiers, the AVT-55689 and AVT-54689, which feature low current consumption and robust electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, and are housed in an industry standard SOT-89 package.

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Bourns releases three new dual-winding shielded power inductor models

Bourns has introduced the SRF0703, SRF1260 and SRF1280 dual-winding power inductors housed in a magnetically shielded package. The unique dual winding feature enables these inductors to be well suited for a wide variety of power applications.

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Cree expands broadest portfolio of lighting-class LEDs optimised for distributed illumination

Cree has announced the commercial availability of the XLamp® ML-B LED. Designed for quarter-watt operation, the XLamp ML-B LED brings lighting-class performance to distributed lighting applications where the light source is visible

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New ultrasound chipset from Supertex provides high resolution images

Supertex has introduced MD1715 and TC8020, an ultrasound driver chipset that generates a five level waveform for high resolution imaging in medical ultrasound applications.

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Maxwell Technologies MC family (K2 series) large power cells

The K2 series of Ultracapacitors are a third generation design that provides 2.7 volt operating voltage while improving Maxwell's BOOSTCAP high performance and high reliability on a high volume manufacturing platform.

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Microchip adds new cost-effective memory options to 32-bit PIC® microcontrollers with Ethernet, CAN and USB connectivity

Microchip has announced a new, six-member family of 32-bit PIC32MX5/6/7 microcontrollers that provides the same integrated Ethernet, CAN, USB and serial connectivity peripherals with new, more cost-effective memory options.

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LDOs from Diodes Incorporated extend battery life

Characterised by low dropout voltage and low quiescent current, the latest linear regulators from Diodes Incorporated suit low power handheld product design where extending battery life is a key design criteria.

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