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RS Components introduces auto-ranging power supplies

RS Components has announced a new series of 200W and 400W power supplies from Keysight Technologies. The E36200 series of single- and dual-output DC PSUs has been designed for applications that will require more power than that delivered by typical benchtop power units. Primarily targeting use by engineers who are designing and testing devices that ...

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Mouser Electronics and XP Power sign distribution agreement

Through the agreement, Mouser now stocks XP Power’s AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, high-voltage power supplies, and EMI filters. “With Mouser’s distribution expertise, we can expand our reach while also providing exceptional support and value,” said Steve Head, global marketing and distribution director, XP Power. “We’re very excited to be adding XP Power’s world-class power ...

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Mihika Sharma, 9 years old, wins Tech4Good award

Mihika has been recognised with the BT Young Pioneer award for her Smart Stick design, created to help visually impaired people walk safely and independently. Inspired by an incident which occurred while helping an older lady cross the street, Mihika began designing the Smart Stick when she was just 6 years old. It incorporates Bluetooth ...

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Nicomatic to debut miniature and rectangular connectors at DSEI

Nicomatic will give a UK debut to developments in its ranges of miniature and rectangular connectors at the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition in September. 1mm AMM series connectors are designed for space-constrained applications in harsh environments. Capable of carrying up to 4.8A (PCB to cable, 20 pins at 25°C) or 2.5A (PCB to ...

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RS Components introduces Makerbot Method 3D Printer

RS Components today announced it is shipping the Makerbot Method 3D, which has been designed to bridge the gap between industrial and desktop 3D printing. The unit targets engineers and designers who use 3D modelling software and need to create product prototypes rapidly for a range of purposes, such as to accelerate product development or ...

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Vox Power power supplies available from Digi-Key

Vox Power and Digi-Key Electronics have announced a distribution agreement that will provide worldwide, 24-hour availability of configurable power supplies. “We are delighted to extend our product offering globally through Digi-Key,” said Marco Prinsloo, CEO of Vox Power. “Our modular products offer customers the freedom and flexibility to configure a custom power solution for virtually ...

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Slamcore aims to democratise robotics manufacturing

London start-up Slamcore has developed algorithms that could slash the costs of robotics navigation. Electronics Weekly reporter Alex McCarthy visited the company’s offices to find out more. EW saw a controlled demonstration of Slamcore’s simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM) technology. For autonomous robots performing tasks in dynamic environments, SLAM technology is described as a baseline ...

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Anglia to stock Mascot chargers and power supplies

Anglia has added battery chargers and power supplies to its product line up following its appointment as UK and Ireland distributor for Mascot. David Pearson, technical director at Anglia Components, commented “Mascot is a company with an outstanding pedigree in power supplies and we are proud to add their range. Mascot utilises cutting edge design ...

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Hylec launches 5 pole screwless in line junction box

Hylec-APL has announced the launch of Debox SL2, a tool-free in-line junction box which comes complete with five approved lever connectors. Hylec claims Debox SL2 is the smallest junction box with five poles on the market and the only product supplied complete with 5 screw free terminals: each individual 32A lever connector can take up ...

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Tiny power module delivers 100A

The ‘power by linear’ LTM4700 µModule regulator from Analog Devices is now available from Mouser Electronics. The step-down switching mode regulator combines high power with energy-efficient performance. LTM4700 µModule regulator is a dual 50A or single 100A step-down DC/DC regulator that incorporates analog control loops, mixed-signal circuitry, power MOSFETs, inductors and supporting components. The module’s ...

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