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A multi-carrier FPGA connector board for field programmable RF transceiver systems has been launched to significantly cut the cost of RF product development. The ESO-001 board is a joint development between field programmable RF chip developer Lime Microsystems, distributor Azio Electronics and FPGA system designers E-Elements. It will be sold via the Azio website sales … Read more
RS Components (RS) has signed a franchise deal with Silicon Labs, a leader in high-performance, analogue-intensive, mixed-signal ICs. The agreement between the two companies is the formal seal of approval authorising RS to distribute Silicon Labs’ diverse portfolio of semiconductor products throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific. RS holds inventory of more … Read more
The scholarships are available to students studying electronic engineering at any of the 11 UKESF partner universities, all leading UK universities recognised for their strength in electronics teaching and research. The employer funded scholarships run throughout the students’ degrees and include annual bursaries, paid work experience placements and sponsorship to attend UKESF professional development courses. … Read more
Avnet Embedded has entered a distribution agreement with Swissbit, a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of DRAM and Flash memory products. Avnet Embedded will now offer Swissbit’s high quality memory solutions to the industrial, embedded, communications and networking, military and aerospace, transportation, casino gaming, and medical equipment markets in the Americas. Swissbit … Read more
Altera Corporation today announced the addition of five new low-cost development kits based on its Cyclone V FPGAs. These new kits make it easy for designers to cost-effectively get started on FPGA development with an entry point of just $49. Altera provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of low-cost solutions that deliver optimal power and performance … Read more
Murata today announced the MEU1 series of ultra miniature single isolated output 1 Watt DC-DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. Measuring just 8.30 x 6.10 x 7.55 mm, this new series achieves a 26% footprint reduction when compared to previously released products. Available as through-hole mounting with staggered style pinouts, the MEU1 achieves a 25% … Read more
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the Analog Devices low-power, single-lead, heart-rate monitor analog front end (AFE) (AD8232) for a wide range of vital sign monitoring applications. The Analog Devices AD8232 low power heart-rate monitor AFE is 50 percent smaller and uses up to 20 percent less power than competing solutions. The resulting power, size … Read more
Keystone Electronics Corp. offers UL recognized Fuse Clips with end stops to insure safety and design integrity. Available for use with Cylindrical Fuses sizes 1AG thru 8AG, Midget and Solar Protection (SPF) style fuses. These low profile, space saving Fuse Clips are UL recognized to make the UL product certification easier. Suitable for applications from … Read more
