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SCALE-2 IGBT gate drivers from Power Integrations are in stock at Mouser Electronics. These flexible insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) gate driver cores integrate commonly required driver functions — including galvanic isolation, protection, and DC/DC conversion — in a single module.

The DURIS E2385 LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors are in stock at Mouser Electronics. Aimed at providing uniform, homogeneous light distribution, the DURIS E 2835 family are mid-power light-emitting diodes that combine good efficacy and a wide beam angle in an industry-standard 2835 (2.8 mm × 3.5 mm) footprint.

The LPC546xx 32-bit microcontrollers from NXP Semiconductors are now in stock at Mouser Electronics. The devices improve dynamic power consumption and provide advanced peripherals that enable designers to create building control, communication, automotive infotainment and navigation, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

Mouser Electronics has teamed up with Hardware Pioneers – a community of over 6000 people building IoT products - to produce and host video coverage of the latest new IoT projects to be discussed at the upcoming Hardware Pioneers event "The Role of Design and UX in IoT Products". The evening conference will be held in London on May 4. Mouser will film individual videos of the best IoT projects .

The HMC8400 low noise amplifiers from Analog Devices are now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. Members of Analog Devices’ extensive series of single-ended, fixed-gain radio frequency (RF) ICs, the HMC8400 devices are wideband distributed low noise amplifiers (LNAs) that operate between 2GHz and 30GHz.

The MAX17222 nanoPower DC/DC step-up (boost) converter from Maxim Integrated is now in stock at Mouser Electronics. The converter offers a high 95% efficiency that minimises heat dissipation plus an ultra-low quiescent current that helps extend battery life in highly integrated wearables, health monitors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and other connected designs.

The winning design in the International Space Station (I.S.S.) Design Challenge has been 3D-printed in space. The winning design, a satellite-launching device, is now in orbit and may one day be used by astronauts for a variety of missions. The news was announced by Mouser Electronics and Grant Imahara.

Mouser Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with MEMSIC is a supplier to consumer electronics, communications, automotive, medical and industrial sensing sectors. Through the new agreement, Mouser will distribute MEMSIC micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors to customers worldwide.

Mouser Electronics has sealed a global distribution agreement with ReFLEX CES, a provider of complex, high-density FPGA-based boards. Through the agreement, Mouser is stocking the company’s Attilla, Alaric, and Achilles Arria 10 Instant Development Kits (IDKs). All ReFLEX CES IDKs are complete, out-of-the-box solutions that combine a compact hardware platform with an efficient and intuitive software environment.

The DSC6000 family of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) oscillators from Microchip Technology is now in stock at Mouser Electronics. The ultra-small, ultra-low-power oscillators reduce footprint by up to 75 per cent and consume up to 50 percent less power than comparable quartz oscillators.

FORTE is an intelligent Bill of Materials (BoM) tool launched by Mouser Electronics. It is designed to increase confidence, save time, and improve order accuracy in specifying and purchasing electronic components. The tool is free to anyone with a My Mouser account, quickly validates part numbers, product availability, and price, and recommends alternative products to reduce design and product lifecycle risks. 

A webinar on the advancements of the Bluetooth 5 specification will be hosted by Mouser Electronics at 10:00 Eastern Daylight Time on April 11. Tailored for IoT system designers, Mouser’s webinar will address what’s new in Bluetooth 5, how industrial IoT systems can benefit from it, where it stands versus its competitors, hardware and software tools available now and challenges to implementation.

Mouser Electronics has strengthened its open source line up by signing a global distribution agreement with DFRobot, a leading robotics and open source hardware provider.The DFRobot product line focuses on the Gravity Series plug-and-play toolkit and the LattePanda single-board computer.

The TDL110 Transport Data Logger (TDL) from Bosch Connected Devices is in stock at Mouser Electronics. The TDL110 is individually configurable, intuitive and easy to use, enabling engineers to integrate the device with little effort and without prior knowledge of the processes of a logistics chain. 

The MAX17055 1-cell battery fuel gauge from Maxim Integrated is now in stock at Mouser Electronics. The ultra-low-power, standalone IC monitors a single-cell lithium battery pack and offers programmable alert functions for voltage, temperature, current, and state of charge (SOC) while consuming just 18µA in active mode and 7µA in hibernation mode.

  The Mouser-sponsored Faraday Future Dragon Racing team is preparing for the fourth leg of the 2017 Formula E championship series set for April 1st in Mexico City.

PIC18FxxK40 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology are in stock at Mouser Electronics. The 8-bit PIC18FxxK40 microcontrollers combine flash, EEPROM, and RAM memory; rich peripheral integration; and eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) features to suit a variety of general-purpose and low-power applications.

The Mouser-sponsored No. 18 car opened the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series in grand style, capturing a first-place finish in Florida at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Florida. It was a historic win for driver Sebastien Bourdais, who overcame a last-place start to secure his 36th career IndyCar victory, advancing himself to sixth place on the all-time open wheel win list.

Mouser Electronics is exhibiting as a Platinum Partner at this year's Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition 2017 (APEC) show at the Tampa Convention Center. The Mouser booth at APEC (March 26 – 30) will offer the opprtunity to learn about new technologies, new product advancements, and component innovations along with how Mouser empowers engineers.