A range of fully integrated power modules from Sumida is available at distributor Rutronik. Benefitting from the PSI (Power Supply in Inductor) technology the modules achieve a very high efficiency and optimal packaging for thermal management. The high performance, non-isolated Point-of-Load modules SPM 1004, SPM 1005 and SPM 1006 benefit from Sumida's PSI technology: As the maximum amount of magnetic material is used, the coil can use thicker wi...

Rutronik is making its debut at the ‘Electronics of Tomorrow’ trade fair (EoT) in Denmark presenting wireless and active components. The fair is being held from Tuesday, 31 October until Thursday, 2 November in the Herning trade fair centre.

The e-Tech Racing team, which is supported by Rutronik and consists of almost 50 students from Barcelona University, looked back on a successful 2017 during a sponsoring event held on 14th September. The team competed in numerous races with the electric racing car it unveiled in June and even finished on the podium in the Czech Republic. At the sponsoring event in Barcelona, the students presented an overview of their goals and the milestones ach...

Industrial cables with USB3.1 Type C connection technology from Alysium are in stock at distributor Rutronik. The USB3.1 Type C connection technology replaces conventional interfaces such as USB A, B or MicroB both in terms of hosting as well as applications. USB3.1 Gen1 cameras for industrial use already come with the type C interface.

Rutronik has founded a team to assist its customers with the implementation of the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The team is composed of experts from multiple departments and offers advice and tips on the secure transfer, storage, and processing of data in addition to developing complete GDPR-compliant system concepts.

Andreas Mangler, Head of Strategic Marketing, represented Rutronik at the inauguration of a new headquarters for its franchise partner, the Nanya Technology Corporation. With the construction of its new production plant, this Taiwanese manufacturer of DRAM memory solutions has switched its production to 20nm technology, allowing them to produce up to 38,000 wafers each month.

Durable under adverse conditions, Nesscap’s XP-series has been specially engineered for applications that operate over long durations in environments with high temperature and humidity. They are available at Rutronik. Under the ‘Biased Humidity Test’ conditions (2.7V, 90% relative humidity, 60°C), the XP-series stands out with a significantly longer service life under direct current conditions in comparison with standard cel...

The TCQ series conductive polymer chip capacitors from AVX has been added to the Rutronik portfolio. These robust capacitors are designed for demanding automotive applications. Qualified to the Automotive Electronics Council’s AEC-Q200 specification for passive components, the TCQ Series meets the AEC’s challenging 125°C lifetime stability test and humidity bias testing at 85°C and 85% relative humidity for up to 1,000 hours.

Digital switches in the form of the Red Rock RR110/120/130 series from Coto are in stock at Rutronik. Thanks to their very low energy consumption and small size, they are suitable for use in numerous fields, ranging from medical engineering to wildlife tracking to automotive. The RR120 switch is a TMR-based solution that contains a small SOT-23 package with high magnetic sensitivity and low energy consumption.

Rutronik has become a global distributor for AVX’s entire product range. The two companies have been partners in Europe since 1997, and in 2015 they expanded the franchise to include Asia. This announcement adds the USA to the geographic network.

High-quality electromechanical switches brand, C&K, has announced the launch of its PNP series sealed pushbutton switches. The PNP series is intended to close the internal product gap between the AP and NP series and is available via Rutronik.

A small, but high-performance fuse is now available from the distributor Rutronik, the SMD 160020. The Siba SMD miniature fuse range combines high rated currents and high switching capacities in compact designs. Compared to traditional cylindrical fuses, they are easier to install and come ready for automated assembly.

A new IC for batteryless RF communication has been launched by Panasonic, extending its range of NFC tags. The MN63Y1221-E1 guarantees global interoperability as well as low power consumption. The new IC is available from Rutronik. The MN63Y1221-E1 is compliant with JISX6319-4 (212kbps/ 424kbps), ISO/IEC14443 Type A (106kbps), and ISO/IEC14443 Type B (106kbps/212kbps/424kbps) 13.56-MHz contactless IC card standard, thus guaranteeing global intero...

A Qseven Rel. 2.1 compliant module has been released by SECO. The Q7-B03 is based on the Intel Atom E39xx family, Intel Celeron N3350 and Intel Pentium N4200 SoCs. This solution can merge its high graphics performance and extreme temperature with power efficiency. and is available from Rutronik. The graphics of the Q7-B03 module include an integrated Gen9-LP graphics controller with 18 execution units, as well as 4K HW decoding and encoding of HE...

The focus will be on the RUTRONIK SMART range at Sensor+Test 2017 (May 30 – June 1). Complete solutions for smart applications within the Internet of Things will be featured. The Rutronik research partner, the Professorship for Measurement and Sensor Technology at Chemnitz University of Technology, will present its latest research results for energy harvesting, impedance spectroscopy, and sensors based on carbon nanotubes.

RUTRONIK EMBEDDED, RUTRONIK POWER, and RUTRONIK SMART will showcase innovative components and solutions from leading manufacturers at Electronics & Applications 2017 (30th May - 1st June 1) in Utrecht.  Displays, storage solutions, boards, peripheral components for industrial applications in IoT, and wireless interfaces for robust applications will be centre stage for RUTRONIK EMBEDDED.

Distributor Rutronik presents the Nautilus N connector, from GradConn’s popular Nautilus range. These IP rated coaxial connector and cable assemblies are available at Rutronik. The Nautilus N connector variant is available in rear mount configuration. Its internal seal and O-ring prevent ingress through the inner contact and through the panel. Thus, the connector is IP67 and IP68 rated.

At the PCIM (16th-18th May in Nuremberg), Rutronik together with the Chemnitz University of Technology will present their research project Expanding monitoring and analysis functions in the battery management system based on impedance spectroscopy. It allows impedance spectroscopy to be used with embedded systems as well for the first time and opens up new possibilities regarding range forecasts for electric mobility.

The new ISL94202 from Intersil is a high integration battery front end, measuring the cell voltages for three to eight cells. The full feature battery front end meets UL specified pack safety requirements. It enables pack designs needing SoC and SoH status when using an external microcontroller. The 3-to-8 cell Li-ion battery pack monitor has a high side current sense measurement and can measure up to two temperature sensors.

  Distributor Rutronik has presented the new Nautilus N connector of GradConn’s popular Nautilus range. These IP rated coaxial connectors and cables assemblies are available on Rutronik's website. The new Nautilus N connector variant is available in rear mount configuration. Its internal seal and O-ring prevent ingress through the inner contact and through the panel.