Spread spectrum enables efficient and economic reduction of EMI.

Kingbright announces new lighting LT-016 series

Bourns Announces New Power Resistor Product Designed To Meet High Temperature Soldering Requirements.

Low profile detect design allows front or side actuation, long operating life to 100,000 cycles...

The Boards of Avnet, Inc. (Avnet) and Electron House (Overseas) Limited (Electron) announce Electron's Offer for Abacus Group plc (Abacus) has been declared unconditional in all respects.

The SH7286 is a high-end single chip microcontroller incorporating an SH-2A core. The SH7286 incorporates large capacity Flash memory (max.1MB) and operates at 100MHz.

Offering the benefits of a secondary lock mechanism, the new APM connectors from ITT are small enough (<11mm overall outer diameter) to fit through small diameter tubing or holes. The APM series utilizes the industry proven Mini Sure Seal contact system to provide high reliability and easy handling.

Ultra miniature device meets demands for smaller and lighter systems.

Renesas Technology Europe announces the introduction of the SH7205 to the SuperH microcontroller Family. The device is the first true dual core microcontroller available from Renesas Technology for consumer and industrial applications. It is intended for a wide range of mass-market products including digital audio/visual, office automation, factory automation, and any other systems requiring connectivity, motor control functionality, and high performance

With the new C32 series, EPCOS offers very compact, accurate and flexible pressure sensors in chip technology. Measuring just 1.6 x 1.6 mm², they are designed for pressure ranges from 1 to 40 bar.

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced a new miniature photocoupler that combines transistor output with extended temperature operation and a high isolation voltage of 5000VACrms (min).

The 60C from Grayhill is a cost-effective replacement of a stationary mouse or trackball with improved control over cursor movement. An integral Schmitt Trigger is used to stabilize against noise and vibration.

Kycon now offers the innovative micro USB Series—KMMX Series. Compared to the MiniUSB receptacle, the KMMX series offers a more compact footprint that allows for greater space-saving solutions in portable devices.

Low-power, small form factor Jupiter 32 xLP GPS module is now available in production quantities.

Renesas Technology Europe has announced the availability of the M16C/63 which has been designed to run on a standard 3V Lithium-ion battery.

Improve efficiency and switching speed in applications to 600V

For compact frequency converters in the power class up to about 40 kW, EPCOS now offers space-saving MKP link circuit capacitors of the DC Link HD series (B3277*) with a high capacitance density.

The device is the first in a full line-up of Cortex-M3 devices that will become available during 2009.

Littelfuse has introduced the PLED 6 Series, an open LED protector that provides a switching electronic shunt path when a single LED in an LED array fails as an open circuit.

RoHS-compliant, process compatible switches offered in multiple configurations…

Highly integrated IC for BLDC motors improves efficiency, reduces noise and lowers component count.

Universal building blocks that easily combine and adapt to address a variety of complex power system requirements.

The range of Axicom RF relays from Tyco Electronics has been extended to include a shielded 3GHz relay and a 6GHz relay to address the market requirements of increased frequency switching of analogue signals and transmission rates of digital signals.

Award given for “Outstanding Commitment” to hi-rel connector company.

The TLP285 offers an isolation voltage of 3.75kV and is rated for operation at temperatures from -55°C to 110°C. The creepage distance and clearance increased to min. 5mm.

Toshiba driver delivers low vibration, high performance forward and reverse control.

EPCOS has developed the world´s smallest compact low profile inductor series ...

Device provides high speed isolated switching in logic systems, plasma display panels and factory automation interfaces.

A few AT commands allow your design to send email, complete an FTP transfer, or set up a TCP/IP socket.

Toshiba extended its family of CMOS op amps with the addition of the TC75S61TU featuring low voltage noise.

Introducing Adhesive-Lined Polyolefin Wraparound Repair Sleeve from Tyco Electronics.

ITT Interconnect Solutions now offers a complete line of stainless steel shells for D-Subminiature connectors.

With its M3000 series, EPCOS has developed a temperature sensor with a PVC-free cable that contains no halogens, environmentally harmful plasticizers or stabilizers with heavy metals.

Introducing ITT’s APD series as a highly reliable, direct, in-line, multi-pin connector solution.

KEMET has successfully constructed and qualified the first polymer tantalum capacitors suitable for applications of up to 28V of continuous duty. In addition, these devices have demonstrated surge voltage handling capabilities in excess of 46V.

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Toshiba has launched a low power microprocessor featuring an ARM926EJ-CPU™ core, LCD controller with image process accelerator, touch screen interface, CMOS image sensor input, high speed USB 2.0 (480Mbps), SD Host Controller and comprehensive connectivity options.

Abacus Wireless are delighted to announce our appointment as a distributor for Enfora in Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Finland.

Offering the benefits of a secondary lock mechanism, the new APM connectors from ITT are small enough (<11mm overall outer diameter) to fit through small diameter tubing or holes. The APM series utilizes the industry proven Mini Sure Seal contact system to provide high reliability and easy handling.

FSMD 0805 series can be used in wide range of electronic equipment, especially for Cellular phones, PDAs, Digital cameras, Game port, CD-ROMs, USB port, Disk drives, Motherboards etc.

Abacus Conelec now have access to the complete portfolio of crystals, oscillators, VCXOs, TCXOs and filters from Precision Devices, Inc.. PDI  are a leading global developer and manufacturer of frequency control products.

FCI Smartag full range of Labels and Inlays to cover all tracking applications.

High precision resistors type RN73 from Tyco Electronics - now available in pack size of 250 pieces.

Extend battery life and save space in your portable application with Fairchild´s schottky barrier diodes

Abacus Conelec offers customised D6F MEMS mass flow sensors from Omron to meet individual customer requirements in terms of flow rate and non-corrosive gas type.

The capacitive touch sensors from Omron can now also be customised, as designers are able to specify different styles of touch control for each of up to 16 available channels.

Linux supported high-end microprocessor for consumer media and gateway applications.

For mobile phones and other thin applications SUYIN has added a right-angled spring type connector to its Battery Connector family.

Samtec’s Mini Power Strip Terminal and Socket Strips (MPT/MPS Series) are rated at 20 amps per contact.  This is an unusually high power rating for a small footprint interconnect.

The 101115FS070M400ZA Mod Jack with magnetic, is a new 8/8 circuit Top Entry RJ45 connector from Suyin. The RJ45 with integrated magnetic filter components was designed for 10/100 Base-T Ethernet applications. A top and side shielding provides effective grounding and excellent EMV protection. Further design features are two plastic positioning pegs allowing a precise placement on the PCB.

Abacus Group today announced that Toshiba Electronics Europe has extended its franchise agreements to cover Denmark for both semiconductors and displays. Under the new agreement, Abacus will also represent Toshiba across the whole Nordic region.

C&K Components has developed an ultra-miniature, surface mount, side-actuated DIP switch. Designated the TDP Series,the half pitch switch features a dual bifurcated wiping action that ensures reliable contact. When mounted horizontally, the side-actuation mechanism provides visual confirmation of the on/off status.

Marine Network Cable guide from LTW provides you an up-to-date choice on cabling and connectors for the marine industry.

The new lighting homepage from Tyco is now ready.

Are you looking for Power Connectors similar to Single Row Micro Fit?

The EMS22 is a non-contacting rotary magnetic encoder with a Hall Effect application-specific standard product (ASSP) capable of producing four distinct output waveforms. These waveforms include a 2-bit Quadrature up to 256 PPR, a Step/Direction up to 512 PPR, a Pulse-Width Modulated (PWM) output with 1024 positions and an Absolute with 1024 positions.

FCI, a leading developer of connectors and interconnect systems, has expanded its new ZipLine™ connector system with the addition of the ZipLine power module. Designed for both backplane and orthogonal applications, the power IMLA (Insert-Molded Leadframe Assembly) has a current carrying capacity of 7A per position, or 42A per column, as tested for 30°C temperature rise in still air when a single 6-contact power IMLA is integrated within a signal module.

FCI announces that the AirMax VS® 3-pair backplane connector system
meets the mid-plane connector interface requirements defined in the recently-announced Storage Bridge Bay (SBB), Version 2.0 specification. Leading companies in the data storage industry collaborated as part of the Storage Bridge Bay Working Group (SBBWG) to build on the previously released Version 1.0 specification, which defined a standard mechanical and electrical interface between a storage array backplane and storage
controllers.

FCI has introduced the MezzSelect™ product portfolio to help designers
of printed circuit board assemblies complete mezzanine designs faster, easier and with less risk. This product portfolio consists of a number of mezzanine connectors addressing a wide range of markets including high-speed data-networking, industrial, instrumentation, telecommunications and medical electronics applications.

Epcos has developed two series of current sense transformers that are particularly suitable for compact DC/DC converters thanks to their SMT design. They represent a complete solution with the primary winding already integrated.

Samtec will soon have available a micro low skew I/O Cable Plug assembly that is ideal for HDMI™ and other high speed data transfer applications.

C&K Components has developed a series of miniature slide switches with an extremely low profile. Designated the JSM Series, the one pole surface mount slide switches feature an actuation height of only 2.5 mm (.098")

Abacus Conelec has announced world´s first GPS single package solution to combine RF and passive antenna on the same 43x9mm module. The Antenova GPS RADIONOVA® M10214-A1 is based on the high performance SiRFstarIII™ GPS architecture combined with Antenova´s high efficiency complementary antenna technology.

The RoHS compliant ZDC Coax Connector series from Tyco Electronics offers quality cost effective solutions for commercial applications by the use of precision die-cast components, and thermoplastic dielectrics. The ZDC line also includes parts with TNC, UHF, M-UHF, F and SMA interface.

Samtec has expanded its Power Board-to-Board and Cable-to-Board interconnect systems to include PowerStrip and Mini PowerStrip high power headers and sockets, Power Mate™ and Mini Mate® headers and sockets and discrete wire cable systems, board stacking interconnects for standard power and combination signal/power, and Acclimate™ IP68 sealed circular power cables and panel interfaces

Abacus Group has announced a new European distribution agreement with world leading capacitor manufacturer Kemet.  The new agreement consolidates the relationship between the two companies across the region and the product range.

The TDK ACM series Common-mode filters have been designed to offer maximum radiation noise suppression for both signal lines and power lines.
The ACM series is RoHS compliant, completely lead-free and has a specified operating temperature from -40 to +85 °C.

Abacus Conelec has announced its smallest and most efficient ever embedded antenna for Bluetooth® applications. The Antenova Fusca 2.4GHz antenna from Abacus Conelec is equally suitable for other 2.4GHz applications such as Wi-Fi® and ZigBee®.

To meet the increasing requirements for smaller, compact and complex designs of portable devices SUYIN has released a Micro USB AB connector.
Mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, GPS navigation devices and other portable products benefit from a volume space reduction of more than 50%. A bevelled B-style metal housing prevents an incorrect mating of A-type plug connectors. The Micro USB connector complies with USB2.0 standards and supports the current USB On-The-Go supplement. Featuring a high level of durability the Micro-USB AB components allow 10,000 mating cycles and will come in tape-and-reel packaging for robotic pick & place. A Micro USB B-type will be released recently.

New anti-vandal push button switches form the centrepiece of an extensive range of new metal push button controls introduced by Eledis, extending the vendor’s reputation for affordable quality.

For height reduced applications such as Notebook and LCD TVs, SUYIN has released two ultra low profile RJ45 connectors with right-angled design. Compared to standard versions providing a height of 13.35mm, the product 101112FHM4M404ZA realizes a height of 11.2mm. The second variation 101116FHBYM401ZL provides a height of only 7.4mm above PCB achieved by partially sinking the product into the board. The shielded THT Mod Jacks include magnetic filter components as well two LEDs. Contact life is a minimum of 1,000 cycles. The insulator body is made of high temperature resistant plastics and is designed for soldering with all commonly used SMT soldering processes. Packaging is tape-and-reel.

Tyco Electronics Corporation has introduced the CORCOM CFN series high current filter. The CFN filter is a universal, 3-phase power line filter for high current applications. CFN filters help electrical equipment comply with international requirements for conducted emissions as well as aid in immunity and susceptibility compliance.

Electrical equipment in factory automation systems, HVAC systems, heavy industrial machinery, packaging machinery, motors and other three-phase power applications can benefit from the CFN series filter.

Tyco Electronics' Z-PACK 2mm HM (Hard Metric) Type A/B connector system is a two piece board-to-board interface with a daughtercard to backplane connection. This connector offers the guidance ability similar to the Type A connector, but also utilizes the center three columns for additional signal pin capability as located in the Type B connector.

Samtec’s AccliMate™ sealed circular interfaces meet IP68 specifications for dust and waterproof sealing in industrial or rugged/harsh environment applications. AccliMate™ is available with inserts for RF, USB, Ethernet, and High Density applications and with pin/socket configurations for signal, high density, or power applications up to 5 amps or more per pin depending on the cable.