1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (331+ words) Diodes has announced its API772x RobustISO products, a series of dual-channel digital isolators. Suggested applications " for digital signals in critical applications " include industrial automation, energy power systems, and data center power supplies. The RobustISO digital isolators meet reinforced and basic isolation…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (361+ words) An isolated dc current sensor is required. Isolation in this case, is from the mains, and it transpires that finding something that will do the job safely is tricky. Three isolated current sensing modules are easy to obtain, as far…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (393+ words) STMicroelectronics has created a 100V capable precision current-sense amplifier with 120dB rejection of PWM signals. Called TSC240 and capable of bi-directional sensing, it will also work with its inputs all the way down to -4V, allowing it to work on nominal 12V, 24V and 48V systems " including…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (443+ words) Pickering announced a coaxial RF reed relay with a 4.9 x 4.9mm footprint this week at Productronica. The format, which is through-hole and stands 15.5mm above the PCB, is part of the company's "125' series, originally launched last year in two-pole single-throw normally-open ("2 form…...

3+ mon, 15+ hour ago   (497+ words) Once more opto-isolators are to be seen in Wonderland. And there are layers and layers of subtly in their operation. With a 4k1 collector resistor and 16mA drive into the led, the chosen (read "cheapest on ebay) 6N135 is supposed to beat 1.5s for…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (291+ words) Harting has developed a family of kits to convert traditional D-Sub connectors to push-pull latching. "D-Sub PushPull eliminates the need for fixing screws, utilising a straightforward push-pull mechanism that securely attaches to fixing bolts," according to the company. "With options…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (419+ words) Lemo has created a series of sealed circular connectors for military and aerospace use. Called Optima D Series is sealed to IP68 (20m/2h) even when unmated, and complies with MIL-STD-810H for shock and vibration. "D series connectors are compact with push-pull latching…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (206+ words) SPAES is claimed to overcome the "depth sensing performance limitations for robotics and XR technologies enabling machines to understand both the physical world and human behavior from user's point-of-view, advancing Physical AI. VoxelSensors has developed PERCEPT " a software sensing and…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (218+ words) Inelco Hunter is stocking Amphenol's X-Lok Micro Size connectors as an easier-mating alternative to circular M8 connectors. "Compatible with the M8 panel cutout," said the component distributor, "The connectors minimise mating failures [as] the spring-loaded mating action can be carried out "blind…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (236+ words) Hirose has squeezed two 4A contacts, four 2.5A contacts and 10 signal contacts into a 1.9 x 5.33mm two-part flexi-to-PCB connector with an 0.6mm stacking height. "The connector features an armored design that covers both ends of the housing with metal for enhanced robustness, and a…...