Mouser Electronics, Inc has announced its global partnership with TDK-Lambda, a leading manufacturer of AC/DC power supplies and DC/DC converters.

Mouser’s new agreement with TDK-Lambda provides design engineers with reliable power solutions for their latest designs through Mouser’s fast, convenient ordering capabilities backed by Mouser’s superior customer service. TDK-Lambda’s rapid expansion in the global market reinforces its role as a leading industrial power supply company. TDK-Lambda’s highly reliable products reflect the latest advancements in materials technology, process technology, evaluation & simulation technology, circuit design technology and other core technologies of the TDK Group. Their products play a vital role in many sectors of the industry, including telecommunications, data communications, medical facilities, testing and measurement, rail transport, automotive applications, and LED devices.

“We are pleased to partner with TDK-Lambda to expand our inventory of power supplies,” says Keith Privett, Mouser Vice President of Electromechanical, Power & Test. “Design engineers are always looking for What’s Next on the cutting-edge of technology. Now that Mouser and TDK-Lambda have combined forces, we have the opportunity to supply the design world with just that – the powerful line of products from TDK-Lambda.”

“TDK-Lambda is glad to partner with Mouser,” says Juliet Fajardo, Director of Nat’l Distribution Sales for TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. “With Mouser’s pursuit for great customer service and focus on the newest technologies, we are optimistic about the future of our partnership.”

With its broad product line and unsurpassed customer service, Mouser caters to design engineers and buyers by delivering What’s Next in advanced technologies. Mouser offers customers 19 global support locations and stocks the world’s widest selection of the latest semiconductors and electronic components for the newest design projects.

Mouser Electronics’ website is updated daily and searches more than 8.9 million products to locate over 3 million orderable part numbers available for easy online purchase. Mouser.com also houses an industry-first interactive catalog, data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, and engineering tools.

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The Kontron PC/104-Plus™ single board computer (SBC) MICROSPACE® MSM-eO offers OEMs the most powerful embedded graphics currently available for PC/104-based SBCs. With long-term availability, this SBC is based on the accelerated processing units of the AMD Embedded G-Series, which, along with a 64-bit CPU, also integrates a programmable graphics unit and a DDR3 memory controller.

The Kontron PC/104-Plus™ SBC MICROSPACE® MSM-eO integrates the single-core AMD T44R processor with 1.2 GHz together with an AMD Radeon HD6250 graphics unit. It supports the latest 3D graphics libraries such as OpenGL 3.2 and DirectX11. It is also ideally suited as an upgrade for existing PC/104-Plus designs that need more graphics performance with low power consumption.

Additionally, the integrated unified video encoder takes the load off the processor when displaying high-resolution videos (1080i/p) making the MICROSPACE® MSM-eO ideal for extremely compact multimedia applications.

With the support of DirectCompute and OpenCL 1.1, OEMs can also implement GPGPU applications with the MICROSPACE® MSM-eO in the low-power segment, using the computing power of the graphics unit for parallel data processing. For more information contact Texim Europe

Features
• Most powerful graphics for long-term available PC/104-Plus™
• AMD™ T44R 1.2GHz single core CPU
• AMD™ FCH A55E chipset
• Up to 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM RAM
• AMD Radeon™ HD6250 graphics
• 3D performance: 10x D510 (3DMark06)
• CRT: up to 1920×1200 30bpp LCD: up to 1920×1200 24bpp
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +60°C (standard), -40°C to +80°C (optional)

Applications
• Mobile infotainment systems
• Vending machines
• Mobile battery-operated systems

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RS Components and Renesas Electronics Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, the world’s number one supplier of microcontrollers (MCUs) and a leading provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, have signed a joint distribution agreement with the purpose to offer online sampling services to the engineering community.

Under the terms of the agreement which commenced on 5 April, RS will be offering online services to supply customers across Europe with newly introduced products in the Renesas microcontroller range as well as useful resources such as datasheets, demos and application notes. Samples will be delivered within 24 hours to meet the urgent requirements of design engineers and small batch production buyers.

In addition to enabling customers to purchase Renesas samples, RS will later offer all parts in the Renesas Electronics product portfolio, comprising microcontrollers, SoCs, as well as analogue and power devices, together with supporting development tools.

Fred Knowles, Head of Product Management – Electronics at RS Components said, “Renesas Electronics is ranked top of the league of microcontroller suppliers and this agreement with a first-class semiconductor vendor underlines our commitment to provide engineers with the utmost quality and selection of products for their designs.”

Achim Mescher, Director of Sales Distribution Europe at Renesas Electronics Europe added, “In order to optimise our sampling services, and to enhance our Ecommerce platform for the European customer base, we have decided to enter a partnership with RS Components. RS Components operates a highly efficient distribution service throughout Europe, and we are convinced that RS Components is the right partner to complement our current distribution network in Europe. RS Components’ outstanding Ecommerce expertise combined with their active support for designers and the company’s unrelenting dedication to new product introductions motivated us to appoint RS as a distribution partner for our European electronics business.”

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Aerco is now holding extensive stocks of PTFE hook-up wire from AlphaWire that is available on short delivery at highly competitive prices.

A wide range of PTFE wire is available in 26AWG to 16AWG with a voltage rating of up to 600V and a temperature range of -60 to +200°C in all standard colours of red, blue, black, brown, white, slate and green.

Wire is supplied in standard reel sizes of 30.5m while 305m reels are available within one week.

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TAIYO YUDEN INC has signed up Mouser Electronics as an authorized distributor for its extensive line of passive components and module products. Mouser’s Web site and catalogs will provide customers with quick and convenient access to all of TAIYO YUDEN’s component and module products, as well as to Mouser’s responsive and expert customer service.

“Mouser is a valuable addition to the Taiyo Yuden distributor lineup that will help us reach even further into the global design engineering community,” stated Kazuyuki Oshima, Sales planning & Operation division Operating Officer, TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. “Their world-class website, along with fast and excellent service will enhance our ability to introduce new products and our latest technologies to an even broader market.”

Mouser’s offering of the TAIYO YUDEN line will provide customers with more innovative options. “Taiyo Yuden products are recognized worldwide for their innovation. It is our goal to give engineers more cutting edge choices to maximize their designs. The incorporation of Taiyo Yuden products into our lineup definitely helps to satisfy that objective,” commented Andy Kerr, Vice President, Passives at Mouser.

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Premier Farnell plc today announced a stocking deal for Linear Technology Corporation’s latest LTC2389-18, the industry’s fastest 18-bit SAR ADC (analog-to-digital converter). Premier Farnell’s customers all over the globe will now have access to the ADC converter that achieves best-in-class signal to noise ratio (99.8dB) and lowest total harmonic distortion (-116dB) at sample rates up to 2.5Msps with no cycle latency.

Linear Technology Corporation designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of standard high performance analog integrated circuits, including a range of applications like telecommunications, networking products, video/multimedia, industrial instrumentation, automotive electronics, factory automation, process control, and military and space systems.

The addition of the LTC2389-18 means customers can now benefit from an all-in-one SAR ADC with the highest AC and DC performance and value added features like pin-configurable input ranges, integrated reference and reference buffer, internal oscillator and serial or parallel interface options that allow customers the flexibility of managing a single part number for multiple applications. The LTC2389-16 is the 16-bit resolution alternative planned to be released following the LTC2389-18. With 96dB SNR and ±0.75LSB INL at 2.5Msps, the LTC2389-16 is also a best in class part in terms of speed and performance. The LTC2389-18 and LTC2389-16 are well suited for demanding designs that require maximum signal swings at low power levels in noisy industrial environments.

Customers will be able to access the latest product via Premier Farnell’s operating businesses of Farnell element14 (Europe), Newark element14 (USA) and element14 (APAC) and participate in discussions, collaborate, watch tutorials and read detailed product information via the dedicated Linear Technology page on the element14 Community.

“We are pleased to work with a leading manufacturer like Linear Technology and offer a product that is well suited for a wide variety of design applications,” said Marianne Culver, Global Head of Product Marketing and Supply Chain at Premier Farnell. “With Linear Technology’s broad application base we will be distributing this product to a wide range of customers across the globe.”

Summary of Features: LTC2389-18
- 2.5Msps Throughput Rate
- ±3LSB INL (Max)
- Guaranteed 18-Bit, No Missing Codes
- Pin-Configurable Analog Input Range:
- ±VREF Fully Differential
- 0V to VREF Pseudo-Differential Unipolar
- ±VREF/2 Pseudo-Differential Bipolar
- 99.8dB (Fully Differential)/95.2dB (Pseudo-Differential) SNR (Typ) at fIN = 2kHz
- -116dB (Fully Differential) /-112 dB (Pseudo-Differential) THD (Typ)fIN=2kHZ
- Guaranteed Operation to 125°C
- Single 5V Supply
- Internal 20ppm/°C (Max) Reference
- Internal Reference Buffer
- 162.5mW Power Dissipation at 2.5Msps
- No Pipeline Delay, No Cycle Latency
- 1.8V to 5V I/O Voltages
- Parallel and Serial I/O Interface
- Internal Conversion Clock
- 48-Pin 7mm × 7mm LQFP & QFN Packages

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Farnell element14 has added an extensive range of ABCIRP connectors from TT electronics to its portfolio. The rugged connectors and accessories have already achieved successful implementation in a number of industrial, military and rail transport applications.

The high performance modular bayonet ABCIRP connectors feature a low fire hazard thermoplastic insulator, which is removable for repositioning and reorientation. Contacts are retained in the insulator by means of a unique beryllium copper spring clip.

Farnell element14 customers across Europe will now benefit from this new range that is operational from -55°C to +125°C and is built to Mil-C-5015 specifications.

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RS Components has expanded its electronics offer with the introduction of the new Hercules safety microcontroller platform from Texas Instruments. Designed to help developers obtain IEC 61508 SIL 3 and ISO 26262 ASIL-D system certification for safety-critical medical, industrial and transportation applications, the platform consists of three ARM Cortex-based microcontroller families that deliver scalable performance, connectivity, memory and safety features for applications that require a high level of reliability.

Hercules microcontrollers implement safety capabilities in hardware to detect random faults and protect against systematic faults, thus reducing software overheads. The dual ARM Cortex-R4F floating-point cores in lockstep provide the highest level of on line diagnostics with cycle-by-cycle error checking, while built-in self-test for the CPU and RAM enable periodic diagnostic routines for the detection of potential latent faults.

The CPU features error correction code (ECC) for Flash and RAM to monitor data for corruption without impacting performance. A memory protection unit on the CPU ensures that each bus master is allocated memory to prevent the transfer of corrupt data. Parity on peripheral RAMs, dual analogue-to-digital-converters (ADCs) and timers, as well as voltage and clock monitoring, provide additional diagnostic coverage.

Coupled with robust tools, software and safety documentation, this advanced on-chip functionality enables developers to differentiate their end products and speed time to market.

“The addition of the Hercules microcontrollers to the RS electronics line is a step forward in augmenting the choice of application-specific products to customers, and introduces a new range of safety-critical, high-reliability devices to our offering,” said Fred Knowles, Head of Product Management – Electronics at RS Components. “Our next-day despatch service guarantees fast delivery on parts, enabling engineers to start working quickly on their designs to meet increasingly tough deadlines in bringing products to market.”

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Analog Devices Inc. today announced that it has appointed Anglia as a UK & Ireland distributor. Analog Devices is expanding its sales channel network in Europe to achieve double-digit growth of its semiconductor business in the region over three years.

Carsten Suckrow, Analog Devices VP of Sales for EMEA said, “Analog Devices believes it has a substantial opportunity to increase its share of the European semiconductor market, and Anglia has convincingly demonstrated that as a channel partner they can make a real and substantial contribution towards achieving this objective.”

He continued, “Anglia has shown that they have a real and deep understanding of Analog Devices’ key focus markets including industrial process control, metering systems and instrumentation. They have exceptionally strong relationships with UK customers in these and other sectors. Anglia’s technical support is particularly impressive. Their strong team of Field Applications Engineers work closely alongside customers’ design teams to ensure that their design goals are achieved.”

Commenting on the announcement, Steve Rawlins, CEO of Anglia said, “Analog Devices is a true world leader and their technology dominates key areas such as data converters. This appointment gives us a full portfolio of analog and power components to take to our customers.”

He added, “Anglia will invest substantially to ensure that we continue to exceed the expectations of our customers and suppliers in the context of this substantial expansion in our portfolio. This investment will include doubling our team of Field Application Engineers, who will all be trained by Analog Devices to an exceptional standard to ensure that they understand the portfolio fully and in depth, providing world class design support for our customers. We will also be putting in a very substantial profile of stock at our UK Distribution Centre to support demand on the franchise.”

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Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announced stock on Murata’s Microblowers.

Murata Microblowers are suitable for thermal management of small products where conventional cooling units, such as heat sinks, heat pipes, or motor fans, cannot fit due to size. Additional uses of the Microblowers are as a source for high pressure air generation for liquid displacement or dispensing applications.

Microblowers from Murata are extremely compact and low profile, utilizing a piezoelectric based ceramic based drive system that features small dimensions. The 20mm x 20mm Microblower discharges air at a rate of 1,500 Pa (maximum static pressure at 15V p-p) and 0.7 liter per minute (typical at 15 V p-p). The piezoelectric based drive system, which allows the blower to function as a high pressure air pump, offers lower power consumption than more common air cooling devices. A 20mm high-pressure air blower Evaluation Kit is also available.

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