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Electrocube has created a series of metallised polypropylene film capacitors for high power inverters in military and commercial, land and sea, applications. Voltage ratings of 400, 600 and 1,000V are available, and capacitances from 100nF to 10μF, plus 15 and 20μ in the 400V range “Able to handle high surge currents without degrading, Electrocube’s 985B is a rugged, non-inductively wound ...

Mouser and Microchip  have produced an eBook highlighting the value propositions and use cases for 8-bit MCUs entitled The Mighty 8-Bit Microcontroller. In automotive applications, 8-bit MCUs can be preferred in vehicle subsystems because of their simplicity and efficiency, which help keep the design compact. Microchip offers solutions, such as select AVR EA MCUs, tailored to automotive applications and featuring compliance ...

Component distributor Anglia Components has added the connectors and knobs of Cliff Electronic Components to its portfolio. “Cliff is a well-established name in the industry, highly regarded for the exceptional quality of its connector designs,” said Anglia technical director David Pearson. “First formed to supply the music industry, it has an extensive range of top-quality audio connectors, as well as ...

DigiKey is launching Season 1 of its MedTech Beyond Video Series, produced in conjunction with NXP Semiconductors and Recom Power. The distributor’s latest series – it has also covered automation, Smart Cities and supply chains, for example – explores the evolving landscape of medical devices. “As healthcare needs and technology both rapidly advance, DigiKey is proud to support the needed ...

BEC Distribution is stocking LinkCom Transformer products. This range includes balun transformers for impedance matching, which are also suitable for DOCSIS3.0 and DOCSIS3.1 for data-over-TV-cable, and transformers for Qualcomm’ HomePlug. “LinkCom [also] works with chip vendors for HomePlug, G.hn, G3-PLC4 and has IC approval from several chip companies,” said BEC. Then there are gate drive transformers for power semiconductors, wireless charging ...

Avnet Abacus and XP Power have signed a distribution deal for EMEA. XP Power’s products are designed and manufactured for applications that require dependable and often mission-critical power sources, such as in industrial technology, healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. XP’s portfolio includes AC-DC power supplies from 3W to 50kW, DC-DC converters from 0.25W to 700W, and high-voltage power supplies with ...

Embedded systems, servers, I/O modules and sensors by Sfera Labs, are now available from DigiKey, following a distribution agreement between the two companies. The embedded systems and edge computing products support Raspberry Pi and Arduino and are available via DigiKey’s online store. Products available include Strato Pi servers which enhance Raspberry Pi computers and which are used in residential and ...

Parts distributor RS has added 4,000 products aimed at industrial automation to its ‘RS Pro’ branded protfolio, on top of the 15,000 industrial automation Pro products it already has. New products include sensors, enclosures, relays, switches, connectors, DIN rail terminal blocks, pushbuttons, panel meters, bearings and seals. “We are seeing automation being deployed in more and more industries to handle a ...

DigiKey is launching its annual Back2School sweepstakes, giving students a chance to win credit with the distributor to buy components and tools for their engineering projects. In total, there will be nine prizes with one grand prize winner receiving $1,000 of DigiKey credit. Also, three second prize winners will receive $500 of DigiKey credit, and five third prize winners will ...

DigiKey has announced it is now supporting Europe to Europe direct shipping, for delivery of components through its Marketplace. The Marketplace is an online platform for an extended list of manufacturers and distributors to sell their products through DigiKey – basically, it is an extension of its line card that still meets the company’s quality standards. European businesses in DigiKey’s ...