Compact, DIN rail mounting ac/dc converters from Mornsun are energy efficient and offer superior EMC performance, says Relec Electronics, which has added the LIF Series to its line card. The LIF120 R2, LIF240 R2 and LIF480 R2 are all IEC/EN/UL62368, UL61010, UL508-approved, which means they are suitable for use worldwide. They have a universal input range of 85 – 264V AC ...
The recently released Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect and Raspberry Pi Pico development boards are available from stock at Farnell. They are designed to accelerate development time and time-to-market. They are also competitively priced for deployment in production systems, adds Farnell. The new-to-market Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect and Raspberry Pi Pico provide differentiated development platforms for the Raspberry Pi-designed RP2040 microcontroller, ...
Industrial processes could be changed forever by the arrival of 5G networks. Mark Patrick of Mouser looks at the pros and cons. Connectivity is an essential element of industry 4.0 to support the data exchanges between the factory floor, the edge and the cloud that convert industrial assets to cyber-physical systems. Wireless connectivity is attractive to owners and operators of factories, ...
element14 has put out an eBook that offers insights into the history and the reality of 3D printing, including the processes, materials, and applications — as well as what the future holds of this advancing technology. The 3D printing industry has been developing rapidly over the past two decades, and has moved beyond large corporations and industry-only tools to affordable ...
The distributor Digi-Key Electronics is launching a new video series called “Potentially Genius”. In monthly episodes, a team of designers and engineers will dedicate 16 hours of time toward solving an everyday problem, following the four stages of product invention: discovery, ideation, prototyping and presentation. It will be done in partnership with Tomorrow Lab, a technology innovation studio. The first ...
Digi-Key Electronics has joined with Power Integrations to offer the InnoSwitch3 IC family, as part of its Power Focus campaign. The distributor is highlighting rising demand for higher-efficiency, in applications, with stronger thermal performance from GaN (Gallium Nitride) replacing silicon. PowiGaN, which features with InnoSwitch3 chips, is Power Integrations’ GaN technology for reducing switching losses. It allows InnoSwitch3 ICs to ...
Digi-Key Electronics has signed a distribution deal with Siemens for its range of automation and control products, the companies have announced. The partnership will cover products such as power supplies, human-machine interface (HMI) technology, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and heavy duty switches. Sectors addressed include automotive manufacturing, data centers, electronics manufacturing, healthcare. “We are proud to partner with Siemens, the ...
Digi-Key Electronics, following the completion of Renesas’ acquisition of Dialog, is highlighting what it calls Winning Combinations. These are designs to showcase the complementary product portfolios of the two companies, for Embedded Processing, Analog, Power, and Connectivity. Specifically, Digi-Key highlights a 100 W Adapter with Power Delivery and Wireless Charger, a Smart Asset Tracking Label, a Smart Connected Pulse Oximeter ...
Two high temperature film capacitors by Electrocube can be used in high temperature applications. The 433D and 463D foil capacitors are manufactured using Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE or Teflon) for extreme heat protection. The 433D series is Teflon and foil and the 463D series is metallised Teflon. The capacitors are available from New Yorker Electronics. The capacitors are optimised for high temperature applications ...
The low power system in package (SiP) from Nordic Semiconductor, the nRF9160 Gen2 is now available from Rutronik. The integrated SiP has power saving and security functions, making it suitable for use in IoT projects. At 91% efficiency, it is more power efficient that comparable modules currently available, claims the distributor. For power saving, it has eDRX and PSM and ...
