Magnetic partnership

Premier Farnell has a new partnership with Coilcraft, a specialist in chip inductors, power inductors and other magnetics.

SIL3 coupling relay connects safety controllers to actuators

In addition to ensuring safety when circuits are opened, accounting for safety when circuits are closed is also becoming increasingly important. Modules for electrically isolating actuators and for adjusting power are used especially in the process industry. For this purpose, the Phoenix Contact PSR-ETP coupling relay has been developed specifically for this industry and is certified in accordance with SIL 3.

Happy birthday Raspberry Pi

Celebrating a year since Raspberry Pi was launched, element 14 has announced a month of initiatives.

STMicroelectronics 2.4 GHz balun design for Nordic Semiconductor nRF51 and nRF24 series transceivers and SoCs

Ultralow power RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor has announced that STMicroelectronics has developed an integrated 2.4 GHz balun design for Nordic’s nRF51 and nRF24 series transceivers and SoCs (systems-on-chip) that eliminates the need for RF antenna matching circuitry comprising up to eight passive components (capacitors and inductors) and the interconnections between them.

All eyes on supercapacitors

Supercapacitors (ultracapacitors) are now centre stage for designers of electronics and particularly power circuits. This is because they are improving faster than the batteries and electrolytic capacitors they increasingly replace. Supercapacitors Europe 2013, forming part of IDTechEx’s premier technology events, is being held in Berlin, Germany, 17 to 18 April.

Crystek CVCO55CXT-5370-5470 Coaxial Resonator Oscillator (CRO)

The Crystek CVCO55CXT-5370-5470 Coaxial Resonator Oscillator (CRO) is a coaxial-based VCO with an internal frequency doubler.

Unitronix NIU1 compact, nano-sized subsystem

Scaling up production of graphene microsupercapacitors

While the demand for ever-smaller electronic devices has spurred the miniaturisation of a variety of technologies, one area has lagged behind in this downsizing revolution: energy-storage units, such as batteries and capacitors.

Rohde & Schwarz CMW-B510F 3GPP fading simulation module

Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the CMW-B510F fading simulation module for its CMW500 wideband radio communication tester.

Alta Data Technologies MPCIE-1553 mini PCI Express COTS card

Alta Data Technologies’ MPCIE-1553 is a mini PCI Express full mini type 2 interface off the shelf (COTS) card for MIL-STD 1553 networks.

Luminus Devices PT-39-UV LED UV big chip LED

The PT-39-UV LED contains a single 3.9 mm² die that maximises power density by emitting directly into air.

PMI Model No. P4T-10G40G-60-T-GPO high-speed SP4T switch

PMI Model No. P4T-10G40G-60-T-GPO is a single-pole, four-throw, absorptive, solid-state switch with GPO connectors that operates over the frequency range of 10 to 40 GHz.

TDK IC embedded power management module for smartphones and tablets

The TDK IC embedded power management module for smartphones and tablets has advanced multichannel power management capabilities in a single, compact package. It features a high-efficiency, 5-channels, step-down converter power supply with an output of up to 2.6 A and a footprint up to 60% smaller than discrete solutions.

GLT LED ring light

Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) has introduced an LED-based ring light that can be integrated into a wide variety of products from desk lamps to vanity mirrors to automotive interior lighting such as cup holders and clocks.

SmartKem launches ink evaluation kit for ‘flexible’ thin film transistors

Technology transfer kit combines education and technical support to further advances in next-generation flexible displays for use in smartphones and tablets.