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New Model A board takes the Raspberry Pi to a whole new market Maintaining its position at the cutting edge of new technology element14 has today announced the launch of the Raspberry Pi Model A board in Europe. Since its launch, in February 2012, the Raspberry Pi has been one of the hottest electronic products … Read more
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM8045, a 2.8V-18V input, multi-topology DC/DC µModule® (micromodule) converter, with onboard inductor, power switch and DC/DC controller delivering up to 700mA output current. With the addition of only two resistors and two capacitors, the LTM8045 can be configured to regulate either a positive output voltage (SEPIC topology) between 2.5V and … Read more
ISL1903/04 Provide Great Dimming Capability for Isolated and Non-Isolated AC Mains LED Lighting Applications Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors, has introduced two new LED driver controllers that not only operate in critical conduction mode (CrCM) but also deliver the … Read more
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. has developed three new image sensors that feature a high-speed charge transfer structure in each pixel to enable high-precision TOF (time-of-flight) distance measurements. The S11961-01CR is the industry’s first linear image sensor for TOF distance measurement, and the S11962-01CR and S11963-01CR are area image sensors for 3D distance-measuring cameras. In addition to … Read more
Lane Electronics has made available HUBER+SUHNER’s 50? BNC miniature coaxial connectors designed for RF connections with frequencies up to 4GHz. The connectors feature a two stud bayonet-coupling mechanism robust enough to handle frequently coupled and uncoupled connections across a wide range of professional RF applications. These BNC connectors feature brass bodies and pin contacts, copper … Read more
Astrex Electronics Inc., a leading value-added distributor of high reliability electronic interconnect products, has acquired TIM-CO, a distributor of electronic components focused on commercial aviation, space, oil & gas, industrial and military markets. TIM-CO will continue to operate from its Simi Valley California-based location as a stand-alone branch of Astrex. “We are very pleased to … Read more
Based on customer requirements new cost saving innovations and improvements have been implemented into the manufacture of Rittal’s TS 8 enclosures. The following updates will start to take effect from December 2012 onwards. Tool free adjustment of the mounting plate depth; additional markings every 100mm in the vertical sections for positioning of rails; TS 8 … Read more
Highest voltage rating for both UL and IEC – Ideal for worldwide use Amphenol Industrial Operations (PV) H4 connector is now TUV-certified to 1500V and meets the requirements of IEC EN 50521, Certificate: R-72123201. This new rating approval, combined with the existing 1000 V by UL, establishes Amphenol’s H4 series of PV connectors as the … Read more
RS Components (RS) and Agilent have teamed up to create an exclusive offer aimed at regular users of oscilloscopes. Bandwidth is often the first factor that is considered when purchasing an oscilloscope. Up to now, customers with a budget of £500 have been limited to 50MHz bandwidth or a lesser-known brand. For a limited period, … Read more
New mbed application board packs in an abundance of connectivity and sensing options for virtually unlimited range of engineering projects RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has announced the availability of a new mbed application board. Based around the mbed … Read more
Needing only a hex key for assembly, the new POAG plug connectors introduced by Multi-Contact are cost-effective sockets for potential equalisation conductors. Their screw lead termination removes the need for a crimping tool. The right-angled connectors use high quality components and are suitable for the equipotential bonding of medical equipment for use in hospitals and … Read more
After sale of UK manufacturing operations in December 2012, ACW seeks a buyer for Western-run operations in South China tech cluster Zhuhai ACW International has today put-up for sale its Western-run manufacturing facility and purchasing operations in South China. The move comes just weeks after most of its UK arm, ACW Technology, which had grown … Read more
