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Micro-Fabricated Magnetic Reed Switch Sets Size And Performance Records

The RS-A-2515 RedRock switch from Coto Technology retains all of the high-performance properties of classical magnetic reed switches yet boasts a footprint of less than 2.1 mm2 and a height of just 0.94 mm.

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May 23, 2013

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Electronic Design

Overcoming Reliability Challenges in LED Streetlight Applications

LED lighting is starting to be used in streetlights because of its cost and reduced CO2 emission benefits. LED technology, however, has had previous false starts where light output, reliability or temperature effects have resulted in a disappointing result. Bourns’ new application note shows how to address the many reliability challenges faced by developers. In particular, it highlights solutions to open LED failure and effective circuit protection in electrically-exposed environments....More
May 23, 2013

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White Paper: Lightning Surge and AC Power Cross Protection for PoE Applications

A new Bourns application note presents a very robust lightning protection circuit for PoE applications. This valuable design resource highlights a new solution where the protection circuit is capable of withstanding severe lightning surges such as 4 kV 10/700 μs voltage surges per ITU-T K.44. It also includes how to implement effective AC power cross protection and demonstrates how this solution has minimal impact on signal integrity in low voltage, high-speed communication circuits....More
May 23, 2013

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White Paper: Enhancing the Operational Reliability of Material Handling Equipment

A new application note from Bourns gives valuable design information that allows developers to upgrade and extend the life of material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts and other types of robotic machinery. It highlights the use of non-contacting magnetic sensors as a viable technology solution to overcome many of the design limitations of contacting technology components and optical encoders....More
May 22, 2013

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CR2032 Coin Cell Holder Knocks 3 mm Off Typical Height Spec

With an installed CR2032 battery, the low-profile LP2032SM-JJ-GTR rises less than 5 mm above a printed-circuit board (PCB), substantially lower than other holder solutions that often rise 8 to 10 mm...More
May 22, 2013

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360° PT15 Rotary Control Rotates Endlessly

White-goods and appliance product designers can give users full rotational access across the normal stops that have had limited rotation with Piher’s PT15 endless rotary control...More
May 22, 2013

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Ni-Based Energy Storage System Thrives In High-Temp Long-Life Apps

A hybrid technology combining the high-energy density of batteries and high power of supercapacitors drives VARTA Microbattery’s HVCAP35 nickel-based energy storage system...More
May 21, 2013

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Digital Pressure Sensor Boosts Low Air-Flow Measurement Accuracy

Omron added a digital flow sensor to its line as an alternative to differential pressure sensors for optimizing energy efficiency in air-conditioning and ventilation systems....More
May 20, 2013

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White Paper: Process High-Voltage Input Levels into a Low-Voltage ADC Without Losing Much SNR 1

Trying to find an ADC that aligns with the analog input range, but also has the appropriate number of inputs, the needed size, and the correct sample speed...More
May 16, 2013

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Vote For The Best Components Of The Year

Vote for the best components of the year and find out how they stack up when Electronic Design publishes its Top 101 Components list....More
May 15, 2013

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DC-DC Converter Modules Eye Fuel-Cell Power Generation

The Powerstax FC series of dc-dc converter power modules accept 50- to 120-V input direct from many popular fuel cells and deliver a stabilized output of up to 500 W...More