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Gap Filler 4000 from Bergquist is the company’s latest and highest performing dispensable thermal interface material, delivering thermal conductivity of 4.0 W/m-K and extended working time of up to four hours allowing greater flexibility in dispensing and assembly processes.

The Deeter Group, a designer, developer and manufacturer of electronic sensors and control systems has announced the availability of a new Explosion Proof Stainless Steel Vertical Float Switch. The F/S FP is a stainless steel vertical float switch providing users with flexible options for sensing liquid level heights within a hazardous environment. The switch is customisable for different switching points and sensor lengths to suit the required application.

The test sourcing specialist Livingston is now offering advanced recorders from leading equipment manufacturer Yokogawa which are capable of capturing data over incredibly long periods of time. Based on an innovative modular construction, these feature-packed, highly sophisticated items of instrumentation enable engineers to examine a wide variety of signals, in order to expedite fault finding and troubleshooting within power, railway and automotive systems.

Cadence Design Systems has announced the availability of Cadence Tensilica HiFi Audio Tunnelling for Android. The industry’s first Android-compatible technology for a licensed digital signal processor (DSP), Tensilica HiFi Audio Tunnelling for Android is also able to take full advantage of enhancements in the recent KitKat release to prolong battery life in both smartphones and mobile devices. The solution can cut audio processing power by up to 14X, which results in double the smartphone playback time.

Aeroflex Limited has enhanced its S-Series signal generators (SGA and SGD) with improved phase noise and better RF level accuracy. At a carrier frequency of 1 GHz, phase noise is now improved by 6 dB at frequency offsets from 100 kHz to 1 MHz, giving a figure of typically -140 dBc/Hz between these offsets.

STMicroelectronics is set to unveil an easy-access development platform for its M24SR dynamic NFC tags that are now entering volume production in all memory densities and package options. Accelerating the design of IoT applications, ST’s M24SR Discovery Kit contains everything engineers will need to start adding NFC connectivity to any kind of electrical device, from fitness watches and loudspeakers to washing machines and water meters.

Rakon has launched a new series of Oven Controlled, voltage controlled SAW Oscillators (OCSOs). Using advanced SAW technology and new circuitry design, the OCSOs are suitable for applications that require high frequency and ultra low phase noise. The LNO1280B1 and LNO2000B1 enable frequencies of 1280 MHz and 2 GHz, respectively.

Clocking specialist PETERMANN-TECHNIK is now offering a very small SMD02502/4 series SMD crystal in 2.5 x 2.0 mm/4-pad ceramic housing. This crystal was specially designed for use in wireless communication, among other applications.

enclosures4U is a new online source for standard and custom enclosures for electronic, communication, control and electrical system builders. The site features the complete new Pentair Schroff Interscale M range of cases for small form factor applications. A Foremost Electronics company the enclosues4u is able to offer customers levels of service associated with a long established specialist distributor of electromechanical components and one that is able to build on its existing strong relationship with Pentair Schroff.

The new microPEM TackSert pin from Penn Engineering has been designed to offer a reliable fastener solution to attach top panels securely to a base panel or chassis in compact electronic assemblies. These pins provide a practical alternative to micro screws by eliminating the typically costly issues associated with threaded hardware (including inserts, tapping, cross threading, torque control, and vibration back out).