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2019-05 Power C&K

[May 12 2019] C&K announced a wide range of switch combinations for game controller and game accessory designers, including a variety of small tap switches, ultra-small tap switches and micro tap switches for printed circuit board mounting. These switches are designed for the most demanding uses and can be customized to achieve the precise sound and feel required for a perfect gaming experience. The KMT0 serie ...

2019-05 Sensors STMicroelectronics

[May 11 2019] 0.25°C Typical measurement accuracy, low working current, low standby current, STMicroelectronics' new STTS22H temperature sensor improves temperature and heat flow monitoring for equipment such as asset trackers, container shipping recorders, HVAC HVAC systems, air humidifiers, refrigerators, building automation systems and smart consumer devices. The STTS22H is compatible with I2C and SMBus 3.0 ...

2019-05 Sensors Melexis Technologies NV

[May 11 2019] Melexis has announced the launch of a new version of its far-infrared (FIR) thermal sensor array, the MLX90641. Compared to the current version of the MLX90640, the new device has significantly reduced thermal noise, an increased refresh rate of 64 Hz, and an upper operating temperature of 125°C. The latest sensing technology makes it easier to integrate temperature measurement functions into app ...

2019-05 Connectors Hirschmann

[May 10 2019] Hyperstone has announced the availability of a new SATA III SSD controller, Model X1. The X1 is designed to meet the needs of the industrial sector, and the target product applications include high-reliability SSDS, M.2 and U.2 modules, system packages for CFast cards and eSSD, and flash drives for on-board controllers and flash chips. The initial X1 is available in 144-ball TFBGA (10.4 x 10.4 x ...

2019-05 Passive Components TDK

[May 9 2019] TDK has introduced the TFM252012ALVA thin-film metal power inductor, which can be directly connected to a 12 V automotive battery while maintaining a small size. The newly developed inductor has A rated current of 1.6 A and an inductance of 4.7 μH, which can withstand severe temperature environments and operate in the temperature range of -55 °C to +150 °C (including temperature rise due to spont ...

2019-05 Passive Components Vishay

[May 8 2019] Vishay introduces the 5216 compact form factors of the new WSBS5216 and WSBS5216... 14 12 W Power Metal Strip® Power metal strip battery bypass resistor. The Vishay Dale AEC-Q200 certified device has an extremely low resistance of only 100 µΩ, which is more accurate and less costly than the Hall effect galvanometer solution, and the WSBS5216... 14 Optional tinned terminals facilitate PCB welding ...

2019-05 Sensors ams

[May 7 2019] Osram Opto Semiconductors has announced the latest infrared leds (IRED) in the Synios family - SFH 4770 and SFH 4771. The small and efficient IRED, combined with modern camera sensors and powerful computer chips, enables sophisticated eye-tracking systems to be used in today's everyday consumer electronics, opening up a rich new experience of human-computer intuitive interaction. Keyboards and mi ...

2019-05 Power Trinamic Motion Control GmbH

[May 6 2019] TRINAMIC Motion Control has announced the launch of their first generation smart BLDC motor family, which has a rated speed of 4000rpm and a rated holding torque of 6.25... 18.5 Ncm. The PD42-x-1670 is highly integrated with the most advanced feature set and CAN bus interface to provide optimal processing power. "Fifteen years ago, Trinamic launched the first Pandrive, pioneering the smart motor ...

2019-05 Power FLIR Lepton

[May 5 2019] FLIR Systems announced the launch of the company's first uncooled thermal imager for detecting methane, the FLIR GF77 Gas Find IR. This handheld thermal imager provides the required functionality to enable inspection professionals to detect potentially dangerous invisible methane leaks at natural gas power plants, renewable energy production facilities, factories and other locations in the gas su ...

2019-05 Passive Components TT Electronics

[May 4 2019] TT Electronics introduces the HA74 series of surface mount power inductors, which feature a low profile, small footprint, and a switching capability of 3MHz for the production of efficient, space-saving DC/DC converters. The HA74 series is AEC-Q200 certified and operates in the temperature range -55°C to +155°C, making it ideal for automotive use cases, including the latest generation of high-den ...

2019-05 Power OmniVision Technologies Inc

[May 3 2019] OmniVision announced another significant addition to its OVMed Medical Image Signal Processor (ISP) family at the International Medical Device Design and Manufacturing Trade Show (MD&M West). These products are designed to work with its high-performance medical image sensors for rapid integration into disposable and reusable endoscopes and catheters. Building on the success of Howe's universal OV ...

2019-05 Power Microchip Technology

[May 2 2019] Microchip and The Things Industries are launching the industry's first end-to-end security solution to provide secure, trusted and managed authentication for LoRaWAN devices worldwide. The solution combines any MCUS and RF compatible ATECC608A-MAHTN-T CryptoAuthentication devices with The Things Industries' managed connectivity servers and Microchip's security configuration services. Hardware-bas ...