Towards quantum-computational circuits
13 January, 2015Researchers have built an array of light detectors sensitive enough to register the arrival of individual light particles, or photons, and mounted them on a silicon optical chip. Such arrays are crucial components of devices that use photons to perform quantum computations.
GraphExeter could revolutionise flexible electronics
12 January, 2015Researchers at the University of Exeter have discovered that GraphExeter - a material adapted from graphene - can withstand prolonged exposure to both high temperature and humidity.
Why are blue LEDs so tricky to make?
09 January, 2015Scientists have uncovered the mystery of why blue LEDs are so difficult to make, by revealing the complex properties of their main component - gallium nitride - using sophisticated computer simulations.
MEN G101 Gigabit Ethernet switch
07 January, 2015 | Supplied by: OEM Technology SolutionsThe G101 Gigabit Ethernet switch comes with a 29 Gb switch matrix and delivers high-speed communication. Specifically designed for rugged mobile communication in harsh environments, the switch conforms to the EN 50155 railway standard.
Texas Instruments DRV8846 1.4 A bipolar stepper motor driver
23 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Texas Instruments Australia LtdThe DRV8846 provides a highly integrated stepper motor driver for cameras, printers, projectors and other automated equipment applications. The device has two H-bridges and a microstepping indexer and is intended to drive a bipolar stepper motor.
Laird Technologies PR-59 temperature controller
23 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsLaird's PR-59 temperature controller is designed for reversible (cooling/heating) control of thermoelectric assemblies requiring precise temperature control accuracy. The controller not only regulates the temperature, but also features two programmable fan outputs and an alarm output relay.
Rubycon XW series aluminium electrolytic capacitors
22 December, 2014 | Supplied by: element14The Rubycon XW series 'pencil type' radial aluminium electrolytic capacitors are used in a wide variety of power and lighting applications for input/output filtering.
Texas Instruments LM5160 Synchronous Buck/Fly-Buck Converter
22 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Texas Instruments Australia LtdThe Texas Instruments LM5160 Synchronous Buck/Fly-Buck Converter is a 65 V, 1.5 A synchronous step-down converter with integrated high-side and low-side MOSFETs. The constant-on-time control scheme requires no loop compensation and supports high step-down ratios with fast transient response.
Maxim MAX9389 differential ECL/PECL multiplexer
20 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdMaxim's MAX9389 Differential ECL/PECL Multiplexer is a fully differential, high-speed, low-jitter, 8-to-1 ECL/PECL multiplexer (mux) with dual-output buffers.
Bourns SMD power inductor series
19 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsBourns has introduced an SMD power inductor series that includes nine devices designed for automotive applications - the SDE0403A, SDE0604A, SDE0805A, SRF0703A, SRF0905A, SRF1280A, SRR0745A, SRR1210A and SRR6040A.
Kyocera TCG070W VLRPC-GD117 and TCG070W VLRPC-GD118 touch screen LCD modules
19 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Kyocera Document Solutions AustraliaKyocera is expanding its range of liquid-crystal displays to include two 7″ widescreen (800 x 480 pixels) WVGA on-cell touch LCD modules with built-in touch sensors: the TCG070W VLRPC-GD117 and TCG070W VLRPC-GD118.
Diodes DFN0606 NPN and PNP transistors
19 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsDiodes has introduced the DFN0606-packaged NPN and PNP bipolar transistors. Occupying a board space of 0.36 mm2, the transistors are said to be 40% smaller than the DFN1006 (SOT883) parts and deliver the same or better electrical performance.
TI Hercules TMS570LS12x/11x and RM46x microcontrollers
18 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Texas Instruments Australia LtdTexas Instruments (TI) has announced that its Hercules TMS570LS12x/11x and RM46x microcontrollers (MCUs) are certified by TÜV SÜD to meet the relevant requirements of ISO 26262:2011 and IEC 61508:2010 functional safety standards to ASIL D and SIL 3 levels of safety integrity.
Central Semiconductor P-channel enhancement mode MOSFETs
18 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdCentral Semiconductor P-channel enhancement mode MOSFETs offer low rDS(ON) and low-threshold voltage.
Toshiba TZ2000 group application processors
18 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Toshiba (Australia) Pty LtdToshiba has announced the TZ2100 group application processors as the latest additions to its ApP Lite family's ARM Cortex-A9-based TZ2000 series. The high-performance application processors support enhanced sound and image data mining, communications and security functions.
