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Bourns, Inc. announced thatKomatsulite, a recently-acquired Bourns company, has released three new model series of mini-breaker overtemperature and overcurrent protectors. The Komatsulite™ Model LC Series, HC Series and NR Series A-Type mini-breakers are designed to control abnormal, excessive current virtually instantaneously to help prevent heat issues or fires in lithium polymer and prismatic cell-based batteries. Offered in a wide range

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IXYS Corporation announced the extension of the D2-Pak (TO-263) and D3-Pak (TO-268) packages without middle terminal for higher-voltage solutions that require surface mount devices (SMD) with enlarged creepage distances. Prior SMD solutions with standard discrete components did not offer practicable solutions for applications higher than 1200V. The new IXYS D2-Pak and D3-Pak designs now offer a recommended and standardized footprint,

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LEM has extended its range of high-accuracy current transducers, announcing the new series of IT xx5 transducers for non-intrusive and isolated nominal measurements of dc, ac, and pulsed currents from 60A to 600A. The range includes 4 new models: IT 65-S, IT 205-S, IT 405-S and IT 605-S. These new models offer an extended operating temperature range of -40 to

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Analog Devices, Inc. introduced two analog front-end (AFE) devices with integrated 24-bit sigma-delta converter cores that claim the industry’s best combination of low-power, low-noise and signal chain integration. The AD7124-4 and AD7124-8 AFEs connect directly to all standard industrial signal sources and sensor inputs, while reducing power requirements by 40 percent over comparable devices. The best-in-class power performance suits the

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Samsung Electronics has introduced the SE370, the industry’s first monitor with an integrated wireless charging function for mobile devices. Available in 23.6 inches and 27 inches, the SE370 monitor declutters work areas by doing away with unnecessary cables and ports needed to charge mobile devices. Along with superior picture quality, enhanced visual performance and thoughtful design, the monitor seamlessly integrates

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Microchip has announced the first 10 members of the PIC16F18877 family. These 8-bit MCUs are available in 8 to 40-pin packages with up to 56 KB of Flash and feature CIPs that enable functions in a broad range of applications, such as consumer electronics, IoT and safety-critical systems. They are the first MCUs to integrate an ADC with computation, which

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AVX Corporation has announced that, after several years of extensive testing, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has approved its space-level X7R base metal electrode (BME) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for use in US military and aerospace applications under the criteria of the S-311-P-838 specification. This specification defines the requirements for high reliability, ceramic dielectric, multilayer, base-metal electrode, fixed

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Infineon Technologies AG has launched a new family of StrongIRFET™ MOSFETs for dc powered circuits including battery powered circuits, brushed and brushless dc (BDLC) motor drives. The MOSFETs can bring highest energy efficiency to end-applications such as power and gardening tools, light electric vehicles, drones and e-bikes that demand a high level of energy efficiency but are restricted in available

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Schurter AG announced that its power entry module, series 5707, now offers IP 54 protection with V-Lock cord sets at the power input, in addition to IP 65 protection to the equipment. The sealed module is designed for use in medical equipment exposed to leaks, drips and spills, as well as equipment subject to routine washing. Recommended: Vertical Dielectric Reduces

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Linear Technology Corporationintroduces the LTM4622, a dual 2.5A or single 5A step-down µModule® (micromodule) regulator in a small and ultrathin package. Only three capacitors and two resistors are required, and the solution occupies less than one square centimeter single-sided or half a square centimeter on a double-sided PCB. Housed in a 6.25mm x 6.25mm x 1.82mm LGA package, the LTM4622

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