Robotics competition to build interest in STEM
14 March, 2016This year's Australian Regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) will run from 17–19 March at Sydney Olympic Park.
Peregrine PE46120 phase and amplitude controller
12 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsThe PE46120 is a monolithic phase and amplitude controller (MPAC) from Peregrine Semiconductor. The product covers a frequency range of 1.8 to 2.2 GHz and integrates a 90° hybrid splitter, digital phase shifters and a digital step attenuator (DSA), along with a low-voltage CMOS serial interface.
Microchip Technology LAN935x 10/100 Managed Ethernet Switches
11 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Microchip Technology AustraliaMicrochip Technology LAN935x 10/100 Managed Ethernet Switches are full-featured, 2- or 3-port switches designed for embedded applications. The products provide performance, flexibility, ease of integration and system cost control.
Axiomtek ICO310 DIN-rail field controller
11 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdAxiomtek has released ICO310, a field controller with PoE PD function. The robust DIN-rail IIoT embedded system supports the low-power Braswell Intel Celeron processor N3060 1.6 GHz dual-core or N3160 1.6 GHz quad-core with up to 8 GB DDR3L system memory, delivering high performance and low power consumption.
Antaira LNP-1604G-SFP 16-port industrial gigabit PoE+ ethernet switch
10 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Antaira TechnologiesAntaira Technologies' LNP-1604G-SFP series is a 16-port industrial gigabit PoE+ ethernet switch line with a 48–55 VDC power input. Each unit is designed with twelve 10/100/1000Tx gigabit ports that are IEEE 802.3at/af compliant (PoE+) and four 100/1000 SFP slots.
Antaira LMP-1204G-SFP 12-port industrial PoE+ gigabit managed switch
09 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Antaira TechnologiesAntaira Technologies' LMP-1204G-SFP series is a 12-port industrial gigabit PoE+ managed ethernet switch line with a 48–55 VDC power input. It has been designed for outdoor industrial application environments.
Yageo AHA and AHP series aluminium-housed power resistors
08 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsYageo's aluminium-housed power resistors, the AHA and AHP series, are designed for direct heatsink mounting with thermal compound to achieve high performance. A special encapsulation material and process allow for high insulation levels with minimal thermal resistance at the element.
Fairchild FMT1000 MEMS motion-tracking modules
07 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsFairchild's FMT1000 series are turnkey motion-tracking modules with embedded sensor fusion. The industrial-grade module family includes accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, a 10 ppm crystal and a dedicated MCU.
Radiometrix RX1L narrowband low-current receiver
06 March, 2016 | Supplied by: RF Modules AustraliaThe Radiometrix RX1L receiver module has low current consumption of 1 mA and offers a good data link in an industry-standard pinout and footprint. The product is useful for low-power operations where existing narrowband modules are not suitable for prolonged battery-powered application.
Analog Devices ADSP-BF706 Blackfin+ embedded processors
06 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdAnalog Devices' ADSP-BF706 Blackfin+ embedded processors with 1 MB L2 SRAM and ECC protection deliver performance up to 400 MHz and maintain a low static power consumption rating of <100 mW.
Stackpole Electronics CSRF series current sense resistors
05 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsStackpole's CSRF series of SMD current sense resistors is now available in resistances down to 5 mΩ in a 0402 chip size. This low resistance, combined with the small package size, allows for efficiency improvements in small electronic devices and potential downsizing for existing designs.
Spinning better electronics
04 March, 2016A new proof-of-concept device takes advantage of the spin of electrons to create more energy-efficient electronics.
Texas Instruments bq76200 N-channel FET driver
04 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Texas Instruments Australia LtdThe bq76200 is a low-power, high-side, N-channel FET driver. High-side protection avoids ground disconnection in the system and also allows continuous communication between the battery pack and host system.
Axiomtek GOT5103W-845 fanless touch panel computer
03 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Adept Total Turnkey SolutionsAxiomtek has announced the GOT5103W-845, its 10.1″ WXGA TFT fanless touch panel computer designed with the latest Braswell Intel Celeron dual core processor N3060. The all-in-one industrial touch panel PC supports easily accessible external AT/ATX mode selection switch, multiple mounting types and a multitouch projected capacitive touch panel to fulfil assorted needs.
Finding flaws in ceramic capacitors
03 March, 2016A new approach, demonstrated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, detects hidden flaws in ceramic capacitors, which store energy in the electronics for medical implants and spacecraft.
