Phones could soon be printed on clothes
05 May, 2014A team of researchers at Monash University's Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (ECSE) is investigating a new version of 'spaser' technology that could make phones so small, efficient and flexible they could be printed on clothing.
connectBlue OBP421 Bluetooth System-on-Module
05 May, 2014 | Supplied by: M2M ConnectivityThe System-on-Module OBP421 is a Bluetooth Smart Ready module from connectBlue. The product is compact, fully customisable and particularly suitable for industrial, medical and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
RECOM R-78T SMD switching regulator series
01 May, 2014 | Supplied by: RECOM Asia Pte LtdIn order to fill the gap created by TI's discontinuation of its Power Trends switching regulators, RECOM is introducing a 1:1 compatible SMD product line, the R-78T series, to help users still using Power Trends switching regulators avoid redesigns.
Safe power supply for patients
01 May, 2014 by Thomas Rechlin, Senior FAE for Europe | Supplied by: RECOM Asia Pte Ltd
Advancement in medical technology helps minimise risk to patients and ensure fast recovery. However, it also poses a number of challenges, not least as regards the power supply.
Toshiba Electronics Europe TL1WK series LEDs
17 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Toshiba (Australia) Pty LtdSmall, chip-scale package (CSP) white LEDs from Toshiba Electronics Europe are said to reduce the mounting area by 90% compared to conventional 3 x 1.4 mm package products.
STMicroelectronics HB series IGBTs
17 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdThe HB series of IGBTs from STMicroelectronics are claimed to feature up to 40% lower turn-off energy losses than competing high-frequency devices while reducing conduction losses by up to 30%.
4D Systems uLCD-28PTU-PI and uLCD-43PTU-PI touchscreen display module starter kits
16 April, 2014 | Supplied by: RS4D Systems has announced two touchscreen display starter kits for the Raspberry Pi which provide a quick and easy wiring interface and are suitable for creating portable, low-power projects and applications.
Plessey PLW138003 and PLB138003 MaGIC dot LEDs
15 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdThe Plessey MaGIC dot LED is manufactured using GaN-on-Si technology and is aimed at the wearable electronics market. The dotLEDs weigh only 0.2 mg with a profile of 0.2 mm.
GE Intelligent Platforms RAR15-XMC-FIO XMC avionics module
09 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdGE Intelligent Platforms has announced the RAR15-XMC-FIO for the MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 XMC front I/O module. A multiprotocol embeddable avionics module featuring front I/O, it is designed to save space, weight and power.
Acromag BusWorks XT1210 and XT1220 ethernet modules
08 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdAcromag's BusWorks XT series of ethernet I/O modules now includes the XT1210 and XT1220 models, providing an 8-channel interface for analog voltage or current input signals and EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP, Profinet or peer-to-peer communication.
ROHM transistors
07 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Fairmont MarketingROHM's VML0604 package (0.6 x 0.4 mm, t = 0.36 mm) is said to reduce board space by 50% compared with alternative offerings, making it suitable for smartphones and other devices requiring smaller, thinner form factors.
Silicon Labs EFM32 Zero Gecko 32-bit microcontroller starter kit
07 April, 2014 | Supplied by: RSTo help engineers become familiar with the EFM32 Zero Gecko 32-bit microcontrollers, the starter kit is now available. It contains sensors and peripherals demonstrating capabilities and can serve as a starting point for application development.
Cypress EZ-USB HX3 USB 3.0 hub controller
06 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdCypress Semiconductor has announced the EZ-USB HX3 USB 3.0 hub controller, certified by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) for the SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps standard.
Analog ADP505x digital power controllers for isolated power converters
05 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty LtdAnalog Devices has introduced an integrated family of efficient power management ICs aimed at compact, high-density power solutions for RF agile radio and FPGA/processor-based (field-programmable gate array) applications.
Linear Technology LT3752/LT3752-1 synchronous forward controller
04 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty LtdThe Linear Technology LT3752/LT3752-1 is a high-input, voltage-capable synchronous forward controller with active clamp transformer reset. A controlled VOUT start-up and shutdown is maintained using an integrated housekeeping controller to bias the primary and secondary ICs.
