TDK-Lambda’s NVM175 power supplies meet latest medical approvals

TDK-Lambda’s NVM175 is now approved to IEC/EN 60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60601-1-08 3rd Edition medical safety standards. This is in addition to the current approval to the 2nd Edition, ensuring full safety approval for medical equipment is maintained during the transition period from 2nd to 3rd Editions. Typical applications for the NVM175 range include medical, industrial control, computing, automation, security, network servers and routers, broadcast, communications, lifesciences/laboratory, instrumentation and ATE.

NXP Cortex-M0 micros get more memory and package options

NXP has announced the LPC11U30 series of very low-power USB microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M0 processor. The LPC11U30 extends memory options for the LPC11U00 family with up to 4 KB of EEPROM, 12 KB of SRAM and 128 KB of NXP’s embedded flash with 256 bytes of erase sector.

ip.access releases next generation management tools for small cell layer

ip.access has released the next-generation of its management tool for the small cell layer of mobile operator networks. The company’s Network Orchestration System (NOS) combines a full suite of tools that will enable operators to quickly deploy small cells and introduce new services. The solution also brings operators the ability to manage and improve small cell performance and the interaction between the macro network and the small cell layer to drive down dropped call rates (DCR) to class-leading levels.

Molex Picoflex connectors now available from TTI

TTI Europe now stocks Molex’s range of Picoflex headers and receptacles. These connectors provide high power and signal in a space-saving, robust and reliable package and can be used in a diverse range of wire-to-board applications.

Second generation microscopy cameras now controlled via on-camera buttons

UK image processing specialist Framos has introduced Lumenera’s second generation INFINITYHD 2 megapixel colour microscopy camera. This latest version now features three on-camera buttons for effortless access to power, white balance and image capture.

Bluetooth Low Energy module includes chip antenna

Murata Europe has announced mass production of the LBCA2ZZVZE Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless module that includes a chip antenna and all the Bluetooth protocol stacks required for low-energy communication. Designed for a broad range of consumer electronics the module also benefits from healthcare protocol profiles being included in the stacks.

Bluetooth toolkit update now operates with iOS based devices

The CSR µEnergy SDK 1.4, the latest version of the company’s software toolkit for the speedy development of Bluetooth Smart devices, is now available. This updated version provides a complete development platform that features Bluetooth low energy profile and sample application support, and includes all the latest Bluetooth v4.0 features to enable developers to create exciting new Bluetooth Smart devices quickly and with a low initial investment. In addition, the CSR µEnergy SDK 1.4 offers out-of-the-box operation with all iOS-based devices.

Tiny LNAs offer low noise for GPS applications

NXP has unveiled the BGU8006 low-noise amplifier, which it says is the tiniest GPS LNA on the market, designed for very small portable devices. Available in a tiny wafer level chip scale package (WLCSP), the latest GPS LNAs have a footprint of just 0.65 x 0.44 x 0.2 mm and require only two external components. NXP says a 38% saving PCB space can be made, compared to the smallest solution on the market today. Also featuring a low noise figure of 0.60 dB, the LNAs offer good reception for weak GPS signals by dynamically suppressing strong cellular and WLAN transmit signals.

Efficient, long life relays address renewable energy systems

Omron Electronic Components Europe has re-engineered two relay families specifically to address the very specific low power and long term reliability characteristics required for grid-connected solar PV and wind turbine inverters, charge controllers, battery powered UPS back-up systems and similar applications.

Hi-rel connector company in TTI’s Top Ten performing suppliers

Harwin has once again earned a TTI Supplier Excellence Award.

TTI’s Supplier Excellence Awards have come to be regarded as the most prestigious performance indicators of their type in industry as they are based on a set of strictly-measured quality criteria including on-time delivery, customer acceptance, business systems, EDI and management and field support. Harwin scored an impressive 101 points out of a possible 125, ranking the company comfortably in TTI’s top ten suppliers.