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Murata Power Solutions has launched a UWQ 240 Watt quarter-brick DC-DC converter designed for a wireless backhaul, smart grid, and a broad range of networking and other telecommunications applications. With a fixed 12 VDC / 20 A single output this DOSA compatible open-frame quarter brick package occupies only 58.4 x 36.8 x 11.7 mm.

Bourns has introduced new high Power TVS diodes that feature high current bidirectional port protection and meet industry standards including IEC 61000-4-5 8/20 µs current surge requirements. Designated Bourns Models PTVS10-058C-TH and PTVS10-076C-TH, this new series provides very high surge current protection with a peak pulse current rating of 10 kA and feature 58 V and 76 V standoff voltages, respectively.

Link Microtek, the Basingstoke-based supplier of microwave and RF components and subsystems, has been appointed as a UK and Ireland representative for Peregrine Semiconductor, the founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and a pioneer of advanced RF solutions.

Industrial LCD manufacturer KOE has announced the introduction of a new 9.0-inch Rugged+ TFT display. The TX23D201VM0BAA display features IPS-Pro (in-plane switching), WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) resolution and a 15:9 wide aspect ratio. The IPS Pro display technology is able to deliver exceptional colour saturation and stability, high contrast and deep black levels with 170° wide viewing angles (vertical and horizontal).

ON Semiconductor has introduced a new family of complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) ‘battery fuel gauge’ integrated circuits that can provide accurate measurements of the remaining power level of one-cell lithium-ion (Li+) batteries commonly used in a wide range of portable electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and digital cameras.

Four new series of capacitors from Nichicon are now available from TTI, Inc. The Nichicon LR, LT, LV and LH Series high-voltage chip capacitors are designed specifically to provide reliable performance in applications such as automotive HID/LED ballasts, power supply equipment and battery monitoring units for electric vehicles/hybrid electric vehicles, power supplies and LED drivers.

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched a new range of hard disk drives (HDDs) which have been engineered for mission critical IT operations. The AL13SX series HDDs with 6Gbit/s SAS interface and 15,000 RPM spindle speed, combine high performance with capacities up to 600GB and compact 2,5 inch (64mm) size.

Harwin, a hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new range of PCB-mounted, dual-entry test sockets that accept a 2mm pin. These low profile devices measure only 5.16mm max above the board when mounted, and feature gold-plated contacts to ensure excellent electrical performance.

Avnet Abacus has signed a pan-European franchise deal with Omron Electronic Components. The agreement results from the recent acquisition by Avnet of the MSC Group, a value-add distributor that focused on electronic component distribution, embedded computing technology and display solutions, as well as design and manufacturing.

TE Connectivity (TE) has unveiled the Maulflex conduit system, a light-weight, flexible and customisable shielded electrical conduit system for rugged environments within the aerospace industry, designed specifically to be used in ground support test equipment cables. The conduit system protects integrated harnessing systems while allowing re-entry and repair.