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100mA Synchronous Buck Converter Features 150V Input Capability & Just 12µA Quiescent Current

Linear Technology announces the LTC3639, a 150V input-capable synchronous buck converter that delivers up to 100mA of continuous output current. It operates from an input voltage range of 4.5V to 150V, eliminating the need for an external transient suspension device. The LTC3639 utilizes internal synchronous rectification and a programmable peak current-mode design to optimize efficiency over … Read more

Binder M8 angled connectors now with screw termination

The widely used range of Binder M8 connectors has been enhanced with the introduction of new angled versions with screw clamp contacts.  The three and four pole connectors consist of a contact carrier and an angled cable outlet with locking screw and the innovative design allows the housing to be mounted in one of two … Read more

Limited time discounts available on select inventory of passive, active and thermal products from leading suppliers

Richardson RFPD, Inc. today announces a clearance promotion on select products from many of its leading suppliers. The clearance promotion includes passive, active and thermal products from several of Richardson RFPD’s leading suppliers, including Maxwell Technologies, Semikron, Powerex, Microsemi, Cornell Dubilier and others.  Discounts of at least twenty percent on previously published prices are available on many of the products, … Read more

Partnership on track to transform PCB recycling

A co-operative agreement has been signed between Itrimex, a company specialising in metals recovery from waste electronics, and Belgian metal recycling and refining company, Metallo-Chimique. Itrimex’s technology was developed to recover precious and base metals from waste circuit boards. It is said to be a fast and low energy solution resulting in a low carbon … Read more

EMS efficiency cuts costs

Printed circuit board and contract electronics manufacturer, eXception EMS,  has enhanced efficiency in the supply and assembly of PCBs for the Eurotherm division of Invensys, saving it over £60k in the last 12 months. With 250 varieties of PCBs required for its 30 plus product lines, Eurotherm needed a supplier who could produce high quality … Read more

EMC laboratory up and running

Rosenberger’s new EMC laboratory in Fridolfing has been in operation since beginning of this year. The centrepiece of the lab is an anechoic chamber for EMI emission measurements at component level according to EN 55025 (CISPR 25) as well as EMI immunity measurements according to ISO 11452. Special cladding, with ferrite and hybrid absorbers, enables … Read more

Agreement enhances access to CBRAM

Digi-Key’s global distribution agreement with Adesto Technologies will enhance access to Adesto’s non-volatile memory solutions. These include serial flash and conductive bridge RAM (CBRAM) memory technology. Unlike other technologies, CBRAM is CMOS compatible and is designed to be versatile in the way it operates. Vice president, global semiconductor product at Digi-Key, Mark Zack, said: “We … Read more

Thermal microsite helps users stay cool

Avnet Abacus has launched a thermal management microsite, designed to provide a hub for customers to source, select and purchase a variety of thermal management products from different manufacturers. Solutions are available to dissipate heat in a variety of applications, such as factory automation machinery, servers, military and aerospace equipment, medical devices, power supplies, audio amplifiers, … Read more