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Keithley Publishes 2011 Test & Measurement Product Catalog CD
Keithley Instruments has published its 2011 Test & Measurement Product Catalog in CD form. The CD offers details and technical specifications on Keithley's general-purpose and sensitive sourcing and measurement products, DC switching, Digital Multimeters, RF/microwave switching, data acquisition solutions, and semiconductor test systems. Useful selector guides and tutorials simplify choosing the right solutions for specific applications.
National Semiconductor Revolutionizes Design of Sensor Systems
National Semiconductor today introduced two configurable sensor analogue front-end (AFE) integrated circuits (ICs) with unique technology that work together with new tools to fast-track signal path designs for a variety of sensors from major global manufacturers.
Murata introduces new multilayer series capacitors to avoid bending failure in automotive environments
Murata has introduced 13 new parts into its GCD series of MLSCs (multilayer series capacitors). This range features two capacitors in series in each package and is designed to reduce failure of electronic equipment caused by excessive bending and solder shock cracks in automotive environments.
Microchip - Cost-effective memory options to 32-bit PIC microcontrollers with Ethernet, CAN and USB connectivity
Microchip announced a new, six-member family of 32-bit PIC32MX5/6/7 microcontrollers that provides the same integrated Ethernet, CAN, USB and serial connectivity peripherals with new, more cost-effective memory options. Additionally, design enhancements also provide lower power consumption of 0.5 mA/MHz active current, higher Flash memory endurance of 20k read/write cycles, and better EEPROM emulation capability. By maintaining common pin-outs,...
Dual Output Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Digital Power System Management via I2C/PMBus Interface & Onboard EEPROM
Linear Technology announced the LTC3880/-1, a dual output high efficiency synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with I2C-based PMBus interface for digital power system management. The device combines best in class analog switching regulator performance with precision mixed signal data conversion for unsurpassed ease of power system design and management, supported by the LTpowerPlay software development system with easy-to-use graphical user int...
Vishay's New USB-OTG Bus Port Protection Array Provides Low Typical Capacitance and Leakage Current
Vishay announced a new ESD-protection array featuring low capacitance and leakage currents to protect USB-OTG ports against transient voltage signals. The new VBUS053CZ-HAF provides three lines of USB ESD protection at a 5.5 V working range and one line of VBUS protection at a 28 V working range.
Vishay Expands Bulk Metal Foil Resistor Offering for Hi-Rel Applications With Improved Devices Featuring TCR From ±0.2 ppm/°C, Load-Life Stability to 0.005 % (50 ppm), End-of-Life Less Than 0.05%, and ESD Immunity of 25 kV or Better
Vishay is now offering a wide variety of resistors built on Bulk Metal Foil technology with new techniques and materials that improve reliability and stability for demanding military, avionics, and space applications. These products include the VSMP, VCS1625Z, VCS1625, VCS1610, CSM2512, CSM3637, Z201, S102C, DSMZ, and SMNZ.
Metr1x connectors from ITT Interconnect Solutions - industry’s first 150degC fully-sealed RoHS signal connector
Leading global connector manufacturer and supplier, ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced the industry’s first fully-sealed (IP69K) RoHS compliant high-temperature signal connector. The new Metr1x range is designed to provide complete reliability and guaranteed signal integrity in extremely harsh environments and was specifically developed to fulfil the need for increased functionality and vibration resistance in complex thermodynamic cond...
Maxim's LED solution enables drop-in replacements for halogen MR16 lamps
Maxim introduced the MAX16840, an LED driver that employs a proprietary architecture to ensure flicker-free, dimmable operation with electronic transformers and cut-angle dimmers. Maxim’s patent-pending approach enables the design of retrofit LED lamps that can replace halogen MR16s without any changes to the existing electrical infrastructure. This removes an important obstacle to commercial viability, allowing end users to enjoy all the benef...
Very stable Metal Film Resistors from DMTL feature extremely low TCR
Following DMTL’s recent distribution agreement with Viking Tech, the company has announced the availability of a range of metal film precision resistors that will find wide application in telecoms, medical and automotive systems as well as test and measurement instrumentation.