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Molex Incorporated has added two new products to its Premo-Flex line of flat flex cable (FFC) and etched polyimide jumpers. Both products provide ultra-flexible, durable PCB connections for a variety of applications including medical devices, consumer electronics and automotive electronics.

LPRS, a supplier of short-range radio devices, is using their appearance at the 2012 Fortronic UK Wireless Forum to launch the Connect2 development kit for their eRA (easyRadioAdvanced) short range wireless modules.

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) is offering a free document that combines a full set of application notes with design-related information for the company’s family of high voltage intelligent power devices (IPDs).

STMicroelectronics has become the first company to mass-manufacture MEMS microphones in plastic packages. The patented technology has been designed to save space and increase durability in consumer and professional voice-input applications, from mobile phones and tablets to noise-level meters and noise-cancelling headphones.

Southco has developed a ‘complete’ rotary latch system solution, from actuation to latching, to meet the growing demands of the off-highway sector for increased security of machinery and construction equipment, and enhanced safety of operators.

C&K Components has expanded its KSC Series IP67-sealed tactile switch series to include a full surface mounted side-actuated version.  The KSC4V2 Series features a design that allows for easy side or rocker key integration, permitting haptic adaptability, as well as ensuring the switches meet specific tactile feedback and sound (click) requirements.

PREMO has launched a new family of antennas based on its TP0702 standard and which are able to provide up to 50mV/Apk-pk/m(for 7.2mH) sensitivity. The new TP0702U/TP0702UCAP is an SMD antenna for low frequency 20kHz-150kHz receiver applications.

OmniVision Technologies, has announced the OV12830, a 12.7-megapixel CameraChip sensor designed specifically to meet the high quality image and video recording standards of next generation high-end smartphones and tablets. The 1/3.2-inch OV12830 utilizes the OmniBSI-2 pixel architecture to capture 1080p high definition (HD) video at 60 frames per second (FPS), and full resolution 12-megapixel high-speed photography at 24 FPS to dramatically reduce shutter lag.

AVX Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a wire-to-wire (WTW) connector system for junction applications, which offers a simple and reusable method for connecting discrete wires and leaded components in electrical and electronics applications.

Avnet Embedded is introducing the new Memory LCD type LS010B7DH01 from Sharp, an ultra low-power display incorporating for the first time a circular active display area of 12,868 pixels. At a diameter of 1-inch (2.5 cm) with 128 x 128 pixel the new Memory LCD provides for a full graphic black and white visualization of content.