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Texas Instruments (TI) has strengthened its motor solutions and sensing portfolio with the addition of a new family of Hall effect magnetic sensors designed for use in industrial applications ranging from position detection to motor control.

Anglia Components has been named as UK and Ireland distributor for Bel Fuse a leading manufacturer of circuit protection, connectivity products and magnetics. Under the agreement, Anglia will focus on the Bel Fuse range of circuit protection and Ethernet connectivity products.

Excelsys Technologies has announced the introduction of its new XSolo family of 1U high, ultra-compact single output power supplies. Available in 2 package types, the high efficiency XSolo delivers a convection cooled 504W in an open-frame U-channel form-factor and up to 1008W in an enclosed fan cooled chassis.

Linear Technology has unveiled the LTC3350, a supercapacitor charger and backup controller IC that includes all of the features necessary to provide a complete, standalone capacitor-based backup power solution. Many applications require reliable short-term uninterrupted power in the event of a main power failure, such as data backup for solid state drives (SSDs) and nonvolatile dual in-line memory modules (NVDIMMs).

Hirose has expanded its robust DF62 Series slim in-line connector product offering two new versions with unique plug/socket shapes. The enhanced DF62 Series wire-to-wire connectors feature a pin layout arranged in a 2.2mm x 2.0mm grid pattern creating a smaller diagonal diameter, which makes it ideal for space-constrained applications. Utilising a highly reliable two-point contact design, the DF62 Series delivers ruggedised connectivity that is resistant to both shock and vibration.

ERNI has expanded its high-current power element series to include combined flexible/massive press-fit and purely massive press-fit technologies. Part of the BLUEcontact Solutions portfolio, the expanded PowerElements product offering delivers superior torque support and optimal power transmission. The high-power wire-to-board connectors with press-fit terminations provide a gas-tight interface to the PCB via, eliminating the need for high temperature soldering and its negative effects on the PCB substrate.

HARTING has expanded its M12 industrial connector family with the introduction of two new versions designed to enhance its versatility in harsh environments: a “press and go” custom cable assembly technology and an outdoor M12 connector based on V4A grade stainless steel. The “press and go” concept is designed to combine the ruggedness of moulded cable connections with the flexibility of custom cable assemblies for accommodating different types of cable.

Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation has signed a distribution agreement with OPTION N.V., an M2M communication specialist focusing on the 'internet of things' market. Its CloudGate internet gateway platform provides a fast, low-cost connectivity solution for designers.

Liverpool based Brainboxes has introduced the ED-538, one of a new range of compact Ethernet to digital I/O networking devices designed to switch high current and voltage loads in industrial settings – particularly where equipment cannot be easily accessed.

Cypress Semiconductor has introduced its fourth-generation 2.4-GHz WirelessUSB radio-on-a-chip. The new WirelessUSB NX transceiver is able to deliver robust levels of performance along with ultra-low power consumption, aided by a fast 2 Mbps data rate to limit time spent transmitting and receiving.