The TPP15 family of miniaturized, open-frame power supplies offer an extended operating temperature range of -40C to +85C and both industrial and medical safety approvals. These 15 watt AC/DC power supplies from TRACO POWER feature reinforced insulation with I/O isolation of 4,000 VAC, are 2 X MOPP compliant with leakage current below 75μA and are […]
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Extreme temperature socket for custom-sized devices
A new QFN socket addresses high-performance requirements for custom sized devices. Called the CBT-QFN-7055, its contactor is a stamped spring pin with 31-g actuation force per pin and cycle life of 125,000 insertions. The self-inductance of the contactor is 0.88 nH, insertion loss of < 1 dB at 15.7 GHz and capacitance 0.097 pF. The […]
Step-down 5-V regulator handles noisy 40-V inputs
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTM8065, a µModule (power module) step-down regulator with up to 40V input voltage (42V abs max), which can safely operate from unregulated or fluctuating 12V to 36V input supplies in noisy environments such as industrial robotics, test and measurement, medical, factory automation and avionics systems. […]
High-power NIR laser diodes for gesture control
The new ADL-83Y51TL from Laser Components GmbH offers a high-performance and low-cost solution for any application requiring high power NIR radiation with a longitudinal single mode beam profile. Key application areas would be those using camera-supported gesture controls, as well medical engineering, printing, and security (IR lighting). In CW (continuous wave) mode, the ADL-83Y51TL will […]
42-V single-channel DC/DC step-down power module delivers up to 15 A continuously
Intersil, a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, announced the first 42V single-channel DC/DC step-down power module that delivers up to 15A of continuous current. The ISL8215M operates from a single wide input voltage range that includes industry standard 12V, 18V, and 24V intermediate bus power rails. The module offers adjustable output voltages from 0.6V to […]
Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.2 host controller interface module includes embedded chip antenna and audio support
Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced the BL871E2-HI, a dual-mode Bluetooth 4.2 host controller interface module with embedded chip antenna and audio support. The ultra-compact component is optimized for efficiency and simplicity in end-device design, delivering reliable Bluetooth functionalities with robust endpoint security, leveraging the processing power and external […]
Ultra small RAIN RFID tag for wearables and healthcare
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd, announces the release of the latest RAIN RFID tag designed for embeddable applications – p/n LXMSJZNCMF-198. This new product has been in production since August 2017. RAINRFID adoption rates are rising as companies realize its value in inventory tracking and product traceability, but small consumer goods have posed a challenge due […]
Mixed-signal ICs promise up to 80% system cost savings; online calculator creates estimates in under a minute
S3 Group, a global technology group operating in the semiconductor and connected health industries, has announced a change in strategy for its custom semiconductor business, S3 Semiconductors (S3semi). It will now focus on industrial and communications OEMs, converting their electronic systems and boards into mixed-signal integrated circuits and delivering packaged and tested chips, rather than […]
Ultra-low profile 40 W AC-DC power supplies for medical and industrial applications
Bel Power Solutions and Protection, a Bel group company and global manufacturer of power management devices, announces the expansion of their ABC Series open-frame, AC-DC power supply portfolio to include the ultra-low profile ABC41 (industrial) and MBC41 (medical) Series, with an industry leading footprint of 3″ x 2″ x 0.75″ (19 mm). Designed for OEM, […]
Metal-foil chip resistors can dissipate up to 3 W
TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, today extended its MFC series of metal foil chip resistors with a new 2817 size that can dissipate up to 3W. Ideal for current sensing in the 1A to 30A range, the MFC2817 chip resistors enable designers to achieve highly compact power conversion […]