Electronics Supply Chain News & Analysis

250 W Medical Supplies Are 94% Efficient

The TDK-Lambda CUS200M power supplies have a 3 x 5 in. footprint and are up to 94% efficient.

Single Row Receptacle Ensures Proper Terminal Seating

Molex’s Micro-Fit™ TPA Single Row Receptacle has integrated terminal position assurance molded with the housing to ensure proper terminal seating.?

Nanoco Calls to End Cadmium Exemption in EU

The quantum dot manufacturer says a recent Öko Institute report calling on an expansion to the toxic material exclusion is not necessary.

China’s Espressif Finds Low-Cost Wi-Fi Chip Niche

Espressif Systems was little known outside China before launching its ESP8266 chips in 2014. Now, its inexpensive wi-fi chips are enabling an array of IoT applications.

Coaxial Test Probes Ease Microwave Circuit Design

Pasternack has introduced semi-rigid test probes in diameters of 0.02 in. (0.51mm), 0.034 in. (0.86mm) and 0.047 in. (1.19mm).

µModule Power Products Come in Tin–Lead BGA Packages

Linear Technology’s µModule (micro-module) power products come in reflow solderable tin–lead BGA packages.

Light-Sensing System Tracks Human Behavior

Researchers are using the power of the light all around us to develop a light-sensing system that tracks a person's behavior continuously in real-time.

Convection-Cooled Modular Power Supply Delivers 600 W

Modular fan-less power supply comes in an 8.5 x 4.5 x 1U package and utilizes patented modular resonant technology.

Future Hybrid Silicon Chips Will Combine Light and Sound

Scientists from Yale University have just figured out a way to boost light waves’ intensity on a silicon microchip using the power of sound.

One Step Closer to a Fully Functional Electronic Nose

UT Dallas researchers are now working to develop an affordable “electronic nose” that can be used in breath analysis for a variety of health diagnoses.

TTI, Inc. Breaks Ground on Distribution Center

TTI Inc. has started building a new warehouse distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Mouser and Marvel Superhero Video Series Exceeds 1.3 Million Views

Mouser Electronics' Project Heroes?video series, which shows Marvel superheroes being produced from electronic parts, has produced over 1.3 million page views in just a few weeks.

Xilinx Adds Dual-Core Zynq UltraScale+ FPGAS Devices

The new additions to the multiprocessor SoC (MPSoC) family can be used for dual application and real-time processor combinations.

TSMC to Double Green Power Usage This Year

The pure-play foundry says it will purchase 200 million kWh of renewable energy in 2016.

New 42 V Regulator Comes in Compact BGA

The LTM8053 houses a switching regulator controller, power switches, inductor and other supporting components in a 6.25 mm x 9 mm x 3.32 mm BGA package.

AVX Releases Upgraded Simulation Software for Its Advanced SMPS MLCCs

Featuring new products, updated links to the latest datasheets and product photographs, SpiCALCI 10 simulates performance characteristics and parameters for AVX’s advanced SMPS MLCCs.