TT Electronics’ WMHP Series heatsink-mount high-power resistors utilize non-inductive thick-film technology to ensure low thermal resistance making them suitable for high-frequency and fast-pulse use. They are available in TO-220 and TO-147 standard power packages, with power ratings from 20W to 100W.
GeneSiC Semiconductor high-temperature SiC transistors and rectifiers, the compact high-temperature SiC junction transistors (SJTs) and rectifiers come in TO-46 packages. The discrete components are designed to operate at temperatures of over 225C.
The DP83867 is a robust new low-power fully-featured physical-layer transceiver from Texas Instruments (TI). The device integrates PMD sublayers to support 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T Ethernet protocols. Optimized for ESD protection, the DP83867 exceeds 8kV IEC 61000-4-2 (direct contact).
A selection of MikroElektronika Clicker 2 development boards feature a variety of MCUs to interface with the MikroElektronika click boards. The Clicker 2 board includes 2 sockets for click boards, as well as pinouts for the on board MCU. This allows the user to quickly develop an application with a combination of click boards.
Ethernet-compliant laser scanners that dramatically simplify management of safety zones on factory floors. The Omron OS32C safety laser scanners provide compact and versatile presence detection to protect machine operators and factory staff. By integrating an Ethernet interface, the scanners allow easy configuration via a remote PC with few inputs required.
The Monolithic Power Systems MP2633A single-cell switch-mode battery charger, the highly-integrated and flexible battery charge and system power path management device is designed for single-cell Li-ion and Li-Polymer portable product battery systems.
Aimed at ultrasonic sensing measurements such as water flow meter, gas flow meter and heat flow meters, Texas Instruments has introduced the C7200 time to digital converter (TDC). When paired with the TDC1000 (ultrasonic analog-front-end), the TDC7200 can be a part of a complete TI ultrasonic sensing solution that includes the MSP430, power, wireless and source code.
TE Connectivity’s high-power inverted through-board SMT connectors provide a means to bring power to LED aluminium-clad boards from the underside of the printed circuit board.
Power Integrations has launched the 2SC0115T2A0-12 dual-channel gate-driver core for 90kW to 500kW inverters and converters. Exploiting SCALET-2+ integrated circuit and isolated transformer technology for DC-DC power and switching signal transmission, the new driver core improves system reliability and performance by eliminating the need for an opto-coupler.
Bel Power Solutions’ IMX7 7W DC-DC converters, the units are designed according to the latest industry requirements and standards and are ideal for use in mobile or stationary applications in transport, railways, industry, and telecom, where variable input voltages or high transient voltages are prevalent.
Altera has announced that Mitsubishi Electric selected its Cyclone V SoCs to power its next-generation of C controller for use in smart factory automation equipment. Cyclone V SoCs provide the C controller greater flexibility while delivering higher performance, increased functionality and enhanced network connectivity when compared to the previous generation’s microcontroller-based systems.
Aimed at smartphones operating from a single-cell lithium-ion battery, the PAM8905 from Diodes Incorporated is a new 1.9W Class-D audio amplifier designed for audio systems that need to deliver a high sound pressure level (SPL) output from a low supply voltage.
Applications such as smart phones, tablets and ultrabooks, Fairchild’s high-performance FSA551 dual single-pole single-throw (SPSTx2) audio switch. The device’s depletion-mode technology allows it to conduct signals when there is no VCC available and to isolate signals when VCC is present.
The DesignDRIVE kit and example software offer an easy path to begin exploring a wide variety of motor types, sensing technologies, encoder standards and communications networks, as well as easy expansion to develop with real-time Ethernet communications and functional safety topologies, enabling more comprehensive, integrated system solutions.
The NXP LPC800 series microcontroller, the devices feature the ultra-efficient 30MHz ARM Cortex-M0+ core, offering a range of low-power, space-efficient, low-pin-count options for basic diverse MCU applications.
Analog Devices’ ADA4571 anisotropic magnetoresistive (AMR) sensors with integrated signal conditioning amplifiers and ADC drivers, the ADA4571′s two analog outputs indicate the angular position of the surrounding magnetic field.
Maxim Integrated Products is addressing the need for higher throughput, smaller footprint, and lower power in industrial automation with its new MAX14900E digital output switch. This eight-channel integrated circuit (IC) provides up to 70x faster speed, uses over 20% less power, and occupies 40% less space than existing solutions—all factors required in today’s faster, more localized, smaller end products.
The Hirose Electric HR41A circular waterproof connector. The IP68-rated plastic-shelled connectors are designed to provide advanced reliability and high power use in a wide variety of harsh, outdoor environments. These include LED Lighting (tunnel lighting, street lamps, etc.), harsh-environment lighting such as industrial, construction sites, marine and agriculture, base station transceivers, robotics in wet environments and electronic toll systems
