The PhaseCap Compact developed by Epcos is a series of PFC capacitors. The inrush current can reach up to 300 times and the overcurrent up to twice the rated value. The capacitors are based on the MKK technology featuring concentric three-phase capacitor windings. They reach an operating life of up ...

The vandal-proof latching action switch MSM LA from Schurter has been redesigned and is now available with point illumination. For indicating the switching status or for providing visibility during night-time use, point and ring illuminated versions in red, green and blue are available. Different ty...

Microchip has expanded the security capabilities of the KEELOQ authentication system. The KEELOQ 3 Development Kit demonstrates these enhancements to the KEELOQ system with a patented secure-learning algorithm that prevents differential power analysis attack techniques. Additionally the technology n...

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced two miniature photocouplers that are dedicated for office equipment, home appliances, solid state relays and other applications demanding high impulse noise immunity. The TLP3782 and TLP378 zero-crossing devices provide minimum isolation voltages of 5000Vrms ...

Luminary Micro announced the Stellaris Intelligent 3.5-inch Landscape Display Single-Board Computer Reference Design Kit (RDK-IDM-SBC), featuring fully integrated 10/100 Ethernet (MAC+PHY), USB Host, and CAN interfaces. Based on the Stellaris LM3S9B92 microcontroller, the display reference design co...

Trident Microsystems will acquire selected assets of the frame rate converter (FRC), demodulator and audio product lines of Micronas' Consumer Division. In connection with the acquisition, Trident will issue 7.0 million common shares to Micronas, which are valued at approximately $10 million, based ...

Sensata Technologies and Melexis announced the signing of an agreement to sell Sensata’s Vision business to Melexis. Sensata had previously announced the intention to sell the Vision business in December, 2008. The transaction is expected to close by the end of April. The Vision business already pro...