Electronics Supply Chain News & Analysis

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.

Polymer Strain Gage Used to Measure Pressure in Applications

The sensor paste can be used in many industries including musical instruments, touch screens, retail establishments and more

Augmented Reality Comes to Smartphones with this Tiny 3-D Camera

Google's Tango technology is coming to smartphones, making augmented reality a new feature.

Mouser Electronics Launches New Timing Technology Site

Mouser Electronics’s new Timing Technology site provides easy-to-access information on the latest technical advances in timers, counters and clocks.

NXP to Sell Standard Products Division for $2.75 Billion

The business will be re-branded as a new company called Nexperia.

TVS Diode Arrays Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge

The SP1026 Series 30 kV Bidirectional Discrete TVS Diode Array from Littelfuse protects sensitive electronic equipment from damage due to electrostatic discharge.

Rotary Switches Deliver 50% Reduction in Board Space

Switches deliver economical subminiature solutions for applications requiring multiple-position switches with tactile feedback.

Switching Power Supplies Versus LDOs: Making the "Right" Choice

Choosing a DC/DC power converter architecture is not a simple, clear choice between switching and LDO regulators, as there are many tradeoffs between the options.

Ask Celebrity Engineer Allen Pan Anything About Creating Real-Life Superhero Tech

You can join in with @MouserElec and Allen Pan for a live Q&A about making #SuperheroTech and more. Get involved by sending questions to #MouserParty.