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Cree has introduced two new gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) that are suitable for use in 2.9–3.5GHz S-Band radar amplifier systems, including: weather, air traffic control, marine, port surveillance, and search and rescue radar applications. The devices, the 150W CGHV35150 and 400W CGHV35400F, are based on Cree’s high power density 50V, 0.4µm GaN on silicon carbide (SiC) foundry process and performance rated at 85°C case.

Gleichmann Electronics is now offering a new 20.5cm (8 inch) Lite+ TFT display, part name TX20D34VM2BAB, from KOE Europe. This high-quality WVGA display has been designed for cost-sensitive applications with high optical performance requirements.

New from Torex Semiconductor the XCL213/214 series is a high speed transient response 1.5A synchronous step-down micro DC/DC converter with integrated inductor which fits in an extremely small 2.5mm x 3.2mm x 1.0mm USP-9B01 package and needs only two capacitors connected externally to generate a stable power supply.

The PIM S1L analyser, now available from Link Microtek, has been designed to provide R&D laboratories and quality assurance departments with a straightforward means of testing components for passive intermodulation (PIM), which is of particular concern to telecoms companies as it can cause signal degradation and loss of capacity in network infrastructure.

HARTING has expanded its Han-Eco series of robust lightweight industrial connectors with a range of monoblock inserts offering higher contact densities and a snap-in function that provides tool-free installation.

STMicroelectronics has announced that it is launching its new ISO8200B, an isolated power switch that will enable smaller, more robust and energy-efficient controllers for industrial automation equipment. According to ST a wide variety of industrial-automation equipment, as well as general programmable logic controller (PLC) applications, should be able to benefit from the enhanced space savings, user safety, noise immunity, reliability and energy efficiency offered by this new device.

The UK-based battery specialist, Accutronics, has launched a range of pre-qualified and pre-tested batteries. These customisable VR420 batteries are intended for applications such as medical equipment and industrial electronics. Designed, developed and manufactured in the UK they meet all relevant safety, performance and transportation standards.

Linear Technology has unveiled the LT3797, a triple output DC/DC controller designed to drive three independent channels of LEDs. Its fixed frequency, current-mode architecture delivers constant, accurately regulated LED current over a wide range of supply and output voltages.

Anritsu has introduced a high-sensitivity error detector and other additions to its MP1800A BERT (Bit Error Rate Tester) signal quality analyser to support multi-channel BER measurements up to 32.1Gbit/s. The MP1800A is now suitable for testing the backplanes, cables, and interconnects used in the next generation of ultra-high speed network equipment.

Altium has released PCB design content for Altium Designer users supporting the FTDI FT800 family of HMI solutions. The FT800 family, with its EVE (Embedded Video Engine) Technology, is able to combine display, audio and touch in a single chip helping to reduce board area, power and BOM requirements.