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AVX Corporation has released a new series of thin-film chip capacitors specifically designed to meet the demanding performance specifications for implantable medical devices. Delivering extremely tight capacitive tolerances, exceptionally repeatable performance, and low ESR and high Q at high frequencies — including VHF, UHF, and RF bands — AVX’s new Accu-P® MP Series capacitors also exhibit high stability with respect

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STMicroelectronics has extended its popular MDmesh™ M2 series of N-channel power MOSFETs with the introduction of a new family of devices that claim the industry’s highest power efficiencies in power supplies for servers, laptops, telecom, and consumer applications, especially under light-load conditions. With these new devices, designers can create switching power conversion solutions that are lighter and more compact, while

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Advanced Power Solutions (APS) announces the release of the APS56EMG series of 50 Watt External Desktop Switchers compliant with Level VI international efficiency standards going into effect in February of 2016. The APS56EMG Series consists of 5 standard models without outputs ranging from 5- to 48-Vdc (custom voltage settings available upon request while maintaining all safety approvals). All models features

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Molex Incorporated has developed the MXP120™ Sealed Connector System for powertrain, body and safety electronics applications. The connectors and receptacles for safety applications come in distinctive yellow outer housings, while those for non-safety powertrain and body electronics applications have black outer housings. The 4.00mm pitch, 1.20mm MXP120 Sealed Connector System offers superior mating, sealing and performance for severe applications. It

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Microchip Technology Inc. today announced the expansion of its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) PIC® MCU portfolio. Features of the new PIC24F “GB4” family include an integrated hardware crypto engine with both OTP and Key RAM options for secure key storage, up to 256 KB of Flash memory and a direct drive for segmented LCD displays, in 64-, 100- or 121-pin

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Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced an ultralow power buck regulator that extends battery life in portable devices by achieving the industry’s highest ultra-light-load power conversion efficiency. With a 90 percent efficiency rating and consuming only 180-nA quiescent current, the ADP5301 buck regulator is designed to deliver maximum power for a longer period of time than previously achievable and is ideally

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Fairchild Semiconductor today launched its industry-leading mid-voltage MOSFET technology in a Dual Cool™ 8mm x 8mm package. The new Dual Cool 88 MOSFET gives power conversion engineers a first-of-its-kind alternative to bulky D2-PAK packages at half the size and with higher power density, superior efficiency and better cooling via air flow above and beneath the package. Recommended: Wireless Charging now

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AEM Components introduces the latest series of High-Voltage (SV) protection SMD components in its High Surge Protection (HSP) multilayer varistor family. These devices are constructed with AEM’s nanotechnology and ceramic-based compound. This combination results in a product line that is capable of clamping high voltage and current surges to safe levels. Recommended: Energy Harvesting PMICs for Wireless Sensors Important features

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Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the release of the RAVS Series of convex-termination anti-sulfur chip resistor arrays. The RAVS Series utilizes thick-film technology with lower silver inner terminations to significantly reduce the susceptibility of the array to contamination by sulfur. This performance is proven with less than 1% resistance shift under industry standard sulfur test ASTM B 809-95. Anti-sulfur resistors are

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ZES ZIMMER Electronic Systems GmbHhas announced the second power analyzer built on the new LMG600 open product platform – the LMG640. The LMG640 is equipped with the full capability list of its older and larger brother – the LMG670 – in a compact chassis which allows for up to 4 selectable power channels (elements). Notably on-board, the proprietary DualPath circuitry

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