Passives
Littelfuse Introduces the EL731 AC/DC Sensitive Earth-Leakage Relay
Littelfuse Inc. today announced its new EL731 AC/DC Sensitive Earth-Leakage Relay, which can detect ground currents—even in resistance-grounded electrical systems—all the way down to 0 Hz. This makes it ideal for protecting variable-frequency drives (VFDs) that may operate at low speeds, during which AC current approaches DC.
HUBER+SUHNER - Shortform Describes Industry Leading Lightning And EMP Protection Capability
HUBER+SUHNER just published a new shortform that outlines the company’s industry leading capability in lightning and EMP protection for communications, defence and industrial applications. HUBER+SUHNER is an international manufacturer and supplier of electrical and optical interconnectivity components and systems based on its unique mix of radio frequency, fibre-optic and low frequency technology.
New 14-bit magnetic encoder from austriamicrosystems makes accurate angle measurement easy for microcontroller users
austriamicrosystems today released the AS5048, a 14-bit magnetic encoder IC offering new features which make it easier than ever to achieve accurate, reliable angle measurements in microcontroller-based applications. The AS5048, which provides a PWM output and either an SPI or I2C interface, supplies absolute angle measurements to a host microcontroller.
Interface Masters Announces Fully Managed Layer 3 switch with 40Gb ports
Interface Masters Technologies today announced a new 40Gb Switch family. Niagara 2932-4XL is the latest in high port density switching technology from Interface Masters, featuring 4 ports of 40Gb and 32 ports of 10G line-rate switching throughput in a 1U form factor. The system is designed to integrate with Datacenter, Blade servers, Carrier Ethernet and Metro Ethernet devices, HPC clusters, enterprise storage systems, IT Security Appliances and ...
Mindspeed Enables Ultra-High-Definition TV Infrastructure with the World’s Highest Bandwidth Crosspoint Switch
Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. today announced it has extended its line of high-performance, asynchronous fully non-blocking crosspoint switches to include a 12.8 gigabits per second (Gbps), 160x160 device with industry leading, two terabits per second (Tbps) switching capacity. The M20605 incorporates features that simplify system design, speed time to market, and ensure superior signal integrity for demanding real-time broadcast networking applic...
knitter-switch - Pushbutton Switch features fast-on tabs for quick and solder-free cable connection
knitter-switch announces a panel-mount pushbutton switch that can be quickly mounted and easily connected for use in a wide variety of applications including power supply equipment, solar controllers, automotive service systems, vending machines, alarm panels and battery chargers.
Miniature shielded power inductors handle as much current as larger coils
The new PFL4514 Series Shielded Power Inductors from Coilcraft allow circuit designers to increase board density without sacrificing efficiency. These wirewound surface-mount inductors require a mere 16 mm² of board space and are just 1.4 mm high. Current handling of up to 4.2 Amps compares to much larger inductors. Magnetic shielding provides more design flexibility by permitting tighter component spacing without electromagnetic interference.
MEDER Electronic announces MK23 series of non-molded surface mount reed sensors
MEDER electronic Inc. announces the availability of the MK23 Series of non-molded, magnetically operated, open reed proximity switches developed specifically for surface mounting (SMD). These versatile, low-cost reed switches are ideal for a range of applications that require little or no external power to operate, including household appliances, security systems, medical equipment, computer, and automotive.
Tantalum chip capacitors from AVX now deliver higher CV than X5R dielectric ceramic devices
AVX Corporation has more than doubled the volumetric efficiency of its tantalum technology, enabling latest versions of its TACmicrochip capacitor to deliver 15µF/4V and 10µF/6V from a 0402 chip. The CV performance of these TLC series devices is even greater than ceramic MLCC devices using the X5R dielectric.
Vishay Intertechnology Introduces Slim Polypropylene Film Capacitor for DC-Link Applications
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc today announced a new high-performance metallized DC polypropylene film capacitor for DC-link applications featuring a slim design, the industry’s broadest CV range from 2 µF up to 100 µF, and voltage ratings of 500 VDC, 700 VDC, and 1,000 VDC. Providing designers with a number of options for their specific application, the slim MKP1848S features low profiles of 12 mm, 15 mm, 18 mm, and 24 mm.