IBM researchers integrate nanoscale III-V material with silicon
10 June, 2015IBM researchers have developed a process for growing crystals made from compound semiconductor materials that will allow them to be integrated onto silicon wafers - an important step towards making future computer chips that will allow integrated circuits to continue shrinking in size and cost even as they increase in performance.
Control Devices CDJ900 switched joystick
09 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Control Devices AustraliaControl Devices has developed the CDJ900 - a switched output joystick controller featuring single- and dual-axis outputs with IP67 fully sealed switched contacts with flying leads.
Vishay Intertechnology WSL0612 Power Metal Strip Resistor
06 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdVishay Intertechnology has launched a surface-mount Power Metal Strip resistor with a wide-side terminal construction that yields a high 1 W power rating in a compact 0612 case size.
Axiomtek FDK172-834 17″ open-frame panel PC
06 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Adept Total Turnkey SolutionsAxiomtek has announced the FDK172-834, an open-frame panel computer featuring the Intel Celeron processor J1900 quad core 2.0 GHz. Equipped with a 17″ TFT large-size LCD, with a resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 pixels, the flexible PC is designed with an open-frame bezel for easy customisation.
Axiomtek tBOX313-835-FL fanless in-vehicle box PC
05 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdAxiomtek has launched its eMark and ISO7637 certified embedded computer, the tBOX313-835-FL. The fanless in-vehicle box PC comes with onboard quad-core Intel Atom processor E3845 and 4 GB DDR3L system memory.
Peregrine PE423422 100-6000 MHz RF SPDT switch
05 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsThe PE423422 is an RF single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switch from Peregrine Semiconductor. Delivering good linearity and harmonics performance, it is designed to cover a wide range of automotive wireless applications from 100 to 6000 MHz.
Black phosphorus reveals its secrets
04 June, 2015
Researchers from Université de Montréal, Polytechnique Montréal and the Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) in France have succeeded in preventing two-dimensional layers of black phosphorus from oxidising.
Advantech EKI-9300 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches with PoE/PoE+
29 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdThe EKI-9300 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches are communication solutions for high-bandwidth ethernet-powered devices (PD) in industrial applications. They feature high power output (up to 30 W) designed for industrial-use, heavy-duty PoE devices.
SEMIKRON SKYPER Prime IGBT driver
29 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Semikron DanfossSKYPER Prime is an IGBT driver for Semitrans 10 and PrimePACK modules. Apart from control and protection functions, the IGBT driver offers galvanically isolated voltage and temperature signals.
CAP-XX Thinline supercapacitors
27 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Cap-XX Pty LtdCAP-XX has launched its Thinline series of single-cell supercapacitors. At 0.6 mm thick, the series was developed to address the size, weight and cost challenges of designing thin, sometimes disposable electronic devices for the Internet of Things (IoT).
Acromag XMC-7K XMC modules
27 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdAcromag's XMC-7K family of XMC mezzanine modules are enhanced with the Xilinx Kintex -7 FPGA for low power consumption and good processing performance. The reconfigurable FPGA is made possible via a direct download into the Flash configuration memory over the PCIe bus or the JTAG port.
Vishay Draloric RCV e3 thick-film chip resistors
26 May, 2015 | Supplied by: RSVishay Intertechnology has released a series of thick-film chip resistors designed to meet the demand for high voltages in industrial and medical applications while saving valuable PCB space.
LED lighting: why the connection counts
25 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Bishop & AssociatesEverywhere you turn, you can find LEDs in almost any lighting form factor, and connections are more challenging than a screw-in light bulb. Andrew Bogaczyk of Phoenix Contact explains how to connect LEDs and why the connection counts.
Tenrod signs distribution deal with Iskra
22 May, 2015Tenrod has signed a deal to distribute Iskra's range of capacitors in Australia and New Zealand.
TriQuint/Qorvo TGF3015-SM input-matched transistor
20 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsThe 10 W (P3 dB), 50 Ω input-matched TGF3015-SM is a discrete GaN on SiC HEMT that operates from 0.03 to 3 GHz. The integrated input-matching network enables wideband gain and power performance, while the output can be matched on board to optimise power and efficiency for any region within the band.