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RS Components introduces flush mounting control and signalling units

RS Components has added the Schneider Electric Harmony XB4F series of flush mounting pushbuttons, selector switches and pilot lights to its portfolio. The Harmony XB4F series is part of Schneider Electric’s Harmony XB4 range of modular metal control and signalling units, which the company claims combine simplicity of installation, efficiency, flexibility and robustness. Featuring a ...

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Taiwan Semiconductor adds dual N-channel power mosfets

Taiwan Semiconductor has expanded its product portfolio with 40V and 60V dual N-channel power mosfet in a PDFN56 dual package. The mosfets (TSM110NB04DCR, TSM150NB04DCR, TSM250NB06DCR, TSM300NB06DCR) are available with 40V/60V breakdown voltages 25-38A current ratings and an RDSon of 15-30mΩ. The maximum junction temperature is 150°C. Thanks to a low gate charge, fast switching frequencies ...

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TDK medical 40-65W power supplies comply with EU and US standards

TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of TDK-Lambda DTM65-D external power supplies rated at up to 65W output power. Certified to the IEC 60601-1 medical standard, the series complies with the latest EU code of conduct tier 2 v5 and US DoE level four efficiency standards. Applications include medical products, industrial computing, life sciences and ...

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Mornsun CUWB12-YMD-6WR3 series has 4.5VDC to 36VDC input range

Relec Electronics, UK distributor for Mornsun, has announced the launch of the CUWB12-YMD-6WR3 series, designed to meet AEC-Q100 test standards for automotive applications. The CUWB12-YMD-6WR3 has an input voltage range of 4.5VDC to 36VDC and can operate between temperatures of -40°C and +105°C. The CUWB series DC-DC converters meet EMC and EMI requirements including EN55025/CISPR ...

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Raspberry Pi launches Isaac Computer Science to promote STEM

In partnership with the University of Cambridge, Raspberry Pi is launching Isaac Computer Science, an online platform for teachers and students of A-level Computer Science. The project is funded by the Department for Education’s National Centre for Computing Education programme. Isaac Computer Science provides a range of free online learning materials for the classroom, along ...

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IoT satellite start ups in Australia and Switzerland raise $16.5m

IoT satellite start ups Fleet Space Technologies and Astrocast, hailing from Australia and Switzerland respectively, have concluded funding rounds raising a combined $16.5m. Fleet raised $7.3m from global funds including Momenta Ventures and Horizons Ventures, while Astrocast raised $9.2m. Fleet’s funding also includes capital from the Kennard family, a customer of Fleet via their equipment ...

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Texas Instruments unveils solderless robotics kit for university education

Texas Instruments has introduced an addition to its TI robotics system learning kit (TI-RSLK) family. The TI-RSLK Max is described as a low-cost robotics kit and curriculum that is simple to build, code and test. Designed for the university classroom, the solderless assembly is designed to allow students to build an embedded system in under ...

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Digi-Key announces partnership with Directed Energy

Digi-Key Electronics has expanded its product portfolio by signing a global distribution partnership with Directed Energy. The partnership adds to Digi-Key’s existing range, which comprises over 8.7 million products available from more than 800 manufacturers. Directed Energy provides ready-to-use modules for driving laser diodes as well as applications requiring a high-voltage pulse. The company says ...

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Cosel 80W DC/DC converter comes with 10-year warranty

Cosel has announced the release of a what it describes as a very high reliability 80W DC/DC converter, the MGF80, packaged in a 2×1”, six sided, shielded metallic case. Cosel backs up the MGF80 series with a warranty period of 10 years. Additionally, the MGF80 does not include aluminum or tantalum capacitors. Addressing a range ...

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Huber Suhner unveils copper-less link to the antenna

Direct GPS-over-fiber (GPSoF) from Huber Suhner allows a fiber optic connection to be made directly onto an antenna eliminating the need for a separate power line. This capability means power constraints in remote antenna applications landscape can be addressed at the remote end. Huber Suhner expects this capability to provide significant benefits to installations within ...

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