SIGFOX antennas on Sydney and Melbourne's tallest buildings
22 April, 2016 | Supplied by: ThinxtraIoT network operator Thinxtra has begun deployment of the SIGFOX public network following the announcement of its partnership with SIGFOX earlier this month. Base stations and antennas have now been installed on top of the tallest buildings in Australia: Sydney Tower Eye and Melbourne Eureka Tower.
NextComputing Vigor ED portable workstation
21 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdNextComputing has released the Vigor ED portable workstation for maximum performance and storage in tough environments.
Renesas R9A02G011 USB PD controller
20 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdRenesas Electronics has announced the R9A02G011 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Power Delivery (PD) controller that supports the USB PD 3.0 specification. The product supports not only PC and smartphone applications, but also a wide range of devices using DC power, including PC peripherals, AC adapters, projectors, robots and other consumer electronics.
STMicroelectronics sells two billion microcontrollers
19 April, 2016 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSTMicroelectronics has surpassed two billion unit sales of its STM8 microcontrollers less than two years after reaching one billion unit sales, noting particularly strong success in China.
Vishay Sfernice PLA51 planar transformer
18 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsVishay Intertechnology has introduced a planar transformer offering power from 1 to 3 kW in a compact 70 x 53 x 22 mm size. Compared to devices built on traditional winding technology, the Vishay Sfernice PLA51 is said to deliver the same power transfer/conversion while offering higher efficiency and a lower weight and profile.
TDK EPCOS PhaseCap Energy PFC capacitors
16 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsTDK has released the EPCOS PhaseCap Energy series of high-power capacitors for power factor correction. Available with gas- or resin-filled housings, they are designed for voltages of 230 to 690 VAC and offer a reactive power of between 5 and 33 kVAr.
SCHURTER KMF protection class II power entry module
15 April, 2016 | Supplied by: SCHURTER (S) PTE LTDThe KMF class II power entry module provides double insulation between energised components and exposed parts. This reinforced insulation is tested with a voltage of 4000 VDC between the energised conductor and the neutral conductor relative to the mounting panel.
TDK TFM201610ALMA thin-film metal power inductor
14 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsMeasuring 2 x 1.6 x 1 mm, the TDK TFM201610ALMA thin-film metal power inductor features a current of 1.9 A and inductance of 2.2 µH. Despite its miniature dimensions, the component provides a low DC resistance of 152 mΩ.
Interactive screens on the packages of the future
14 April, 2016Scientists have created a new way of displaying information on packaging. Instead of reading a label, consumers could be interacting with an electronic screen.
SEMICON Southeast Asia to explore the growing semiconductor market
13 April, 2016Participants in the electronics supply chain will convene at SEMICON Southeast Asia from 26–28 April to explore new opportunities and technology.
The world's smallest diode
12 April, 2016US and Israeli researchers have created and characterised the world's smallest diode — one molecule small, to be precise.
Vishay Dale IHHP-1212ZH-01 and IHHP-1212AZ-01 power inductors
11 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsOffering a wide range of inductance values from 0.33 to 10 µH and low profiles of 0.8 and 1 mm, respectively, the Vishay Dale IHHP-1212ZH-01 and IHHP-1212AZ-01 power inductors are designed to save space and increase efficiency in portable electronics.
NXP Semiconductors MRF8VP13350NR3 LDMOS transistor
10 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsThe MRF8VP13350NR3 is a 350 W CW transistor designed for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) applications in the 700–1300 MHz frequency range. Manufactured by NXP Semiconductors, it is capable of 350 W CW or pulse power in narrowband operation.
Panasonic PGA26E19BA and PGA26C09DV GaN power transistors
09 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdThe PGA26E19BA GaN surface-mount (SMD) power transistor is an enhancement-mode, normally off power switch with 600 V blocking voltage. The PGA26C09DV GaN power transistor also provides 600 V blocking voltage and prevents current collapse, but in a TO-220 package.
Silicon Labs WGM110 Wizard Gecko Wi-Fi module
08 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdThe WGM110 Wizard Gecko, from Silicon Labs, has been engineered as an all-inclusive, plug-and-play 802.11b/g/n-compliant Wi-Fi module. The product delivers high radio frequency (RF) performance, good module size, easy application development and fast time to market.
