The MAX1720x and MAX1721x ModelGauge m5 battery fuel gauges from Maxim Integrated are now in stock at Mouser Electronics. These ultra-low power, stand-alone fuel gauge ICs feature low quiescent currents and programmable alert functions for voltage, temperature, current, and state of charge (SOC).

The MPLAB Xpress development board from Microchip Technology is now available from Mouser Electronics. The board provides a full-featured development platform for Microchip’s MPLAB Xpress integrated development environment (IDE), a simplified version of the MPLAB X IDE. It offers a plug-and-play hardware solution for the full-featured, web-based MPLAB IDE.

The Wireless Gecko SoCs from Silicon Labs are now in stock at Mouser Electronics. This new Wireless Gecko portfolio of ARM Cortex-M4 core-based SoCs is aimed toward wireless Internet of Things (IoT) designs and integrates a 2.4GHz radio and advanced hardware cryptography to support more secure applications. The devices are divided into three families that target specific protocols.

The NT3H2x11NTAG 12C plus family of connected near-field communication (NFC) tags from NXP Semiconductors is now being shipped by distributor Mouser Electronics. The NTAG I2C plus family is the latest development of NXP NFC tags, combining a passive NFC interface and a contact I2C interfaces together with a non-volatile memory.

An exclusive global distribution agreement has been signed by Mouser Electronics and Guerrilla RF, a provider of high-performance monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) to wireless infrastructure manufacturers. The Guerrilla RF product line comprises four series of low-noise amplifiers (LNAs).

After many years of planning and pilots, large scale smart-meter roll-outs are now happening across Europe. The UK government would like to have smart meters in all British homes by 2020, and a witty advertising campaign has explained the benefits of exact – rather than estimated – bills that ensure they will only pay for the energy they use. By Mark Patrick, Mouser Electronics.

The AD7768 24-bit analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) from Analog Devices is now in stock at distributor Mouser Electronics.. The 8-channel, simultaneous sampling ADC features a sigma-delta modulator and digital filter per channel, enabling the device to perform synchronised sampling of both AC and DC signals and allowing it to become a reusable platform for low-power DC and high-performance AC measurement modules.

The nRF52 Series systems-on-chips (SoCs) from Nordic Semiconductor is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. These next-generation ultra-low-power radio frequency (RF) wireless solutions combine high performance and power efficiency, feature a unique on-chip NFC tag, and offer high levels of Bluetooth Smart design flexibility for a variety of applications, including Internet of Things (IoT), wearables, wireless charging, beacons, sports and fit...

XBEE and XBEE-PRO modules from Digi International are now being shipped by Mouser Electronics.. These 1W devices are powerful embedded radio frequency (RF) wireless modules for applications running in the unlicensed 900 MHz ISM band. Optimised for secure and reliable wireless performance, the Digi XBee XBee-PRO SX modules are ideal for OEMs of mission-critical devices and sensors that need to get their wireless design to market quickly.

The MSP430FR263x/MSP430FR253x mixed-signal microcontrollers from Texas Instruments (TI) are now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. These ultra-low power Ferroelectric RAM (FRAM) microcontrollers feature CapTIvate touch technology for buttons, sliders, wheels, and proximity applications. The microcontrollers also include a high-performance 10‑bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) as well as a 32-bit hardware multiplier for math-intensive opera...

The first global distributor to stock the new NPR-101 harsh media pressure sensor from Amphenol Advanced Sensors is Mouser Electronics. This silicon-based micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) device provides highly accurate pressure readings for harsh media, including vehicle transmission fluid, oil, and fuel.

Mouser and Marvel have partnered for the Project Heroes video series, designed to educate & entertain future engineers & fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel and Mouser are bringing to life Super Hero technology straight from the movie Captain America: Civil War through the new video series as part of Mouser’s Empowering Innovation Together programme.

The F197x 75Ohm digital step attenuators from Integrated Device Technology (IDT) are now in stock at Mouser Electronics. The digital step attenuators (DSAs) are the newest additions to IDT’s Glitch-Free family of radio frequency (RF) silicon solutions. The devices are ideal for applications such as cable modem termination systems (CMTS), fibre distribution networks, and hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) distribution nodes, and are optimised for th...

The ADS131E08S analogue front end (AFE) for power monitoring from Texas Instruments (TI) is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. The AFE is a multichannel, simultaneous sampling, 24-bit, delta-sigma, analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) with an integrated programmable gain amplifier (PGA) and short start-up time (3 milliseconds).

Mouser Electronics announced the launch of a new series in the second year of the Empowering Innovation Together programme with former Mythbusters star and longtime Mouser customer, Grant Imahara. The new programme will also see the debut of the Mouser Innovation Lab, where Imahara and special guests will build several cutting-edge projects powered by the newest products and technologies from Mouser’s manufacturer partners.

The 2016 FIA WEC racing season has begun with the Mouser Electronics-sponsored Rebellion Racing team finishing third and fourth at the 6 Hours of Silverstone, and securing the top two positions in the LMP1 Privateer classification. Rebellion’s No. 13 car, driven by the team of Matheo Tuscher, Dominik Kraihamer and Alexandre Imperatori, came in a strong third at the Silverstone course, closely followed by their sister car, No. 12, driven by ...

The MAX14949 half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver from Maxim Integrated is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. It is an isolated RS-485/RS-422 transceiver that provides 5,000VRMS (for 60 seconds) of galvanic isolationbetween the cable side (RS-485/RS-422 driver/receiver-side) and the UART side of the device.

The InnoSwitch-CP switching ICs, part of the InnoSwitch family from Power Integrations have been introduced by Mouser Electronics. These new offline constant-current/constant-voltage flyback switching ICs incorporate a constant power output profile which, when paired with an adaptive-voltage protocol such as USB-PD, helps designers of smart devices achieve faster charge times, improved charging efficiency, and backward compatibility with the popu...

The ADS1257 low-noise analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) from Texas Instruments is now available from Mouser Electronics. The four-channel, 24‑bit, delta-sigma ADC with a low-noise programmable gain amplifier (PGA) comes in a small 20-pin, 5mm × 5mm VQFN package. The combination of integration, high conversion rate, and 24-bit resolution together in a small package makes the device ideally suited for space-constrained applications.

 The USB Type-C solutions from Molex are in stock at Mouser Electronics. These new space-saving receptacles and plugs — as well as cable options — provide data, power, and audio/video connectivity and transmission in a single solution. The connectors are fully compliant with USB Type-C specifications and are designed to be small enough for handheld devices yet robust enough for automotive and industrial applications.