With 32MHz and 32.768kHz crystals, Rutronik offers powerful crystals for ultra-low power wireless solutions. These two components from Seiko Epson are perfectly adapted for the new nRF52 series of Nordic Semiconductors. The new nRF52 series of Nordic Semiconductors embeds a powerful yet low power ARM Cortex-M4 processor with a 2.4GHz RF transceiver.

With six new qualified crystal units, Kyocera supports Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51 series of multi-protocol SoC devices for ultra-low power wireless applications. The crystal units are available at distributor Rutronik as of now. Nordic’s device family is built around a 32-bit ARM® Cortex™ M0 processor core.

While the use of electronic components in automobiles has been accelerated, strategies against noise have been becoming increasingly important for the assurance of safety. For these, Murata now offers its series of CommonModeChokes for in-vehicle Ethernet applications in 1210 size. The series is available at distributor Rutronik as of now.

With its new inductor series UHEI and HPPC, Chilisin is targeting applications in automotive electronics. The inductors are available at distributor Rutronik as of now. Using its powder-making plant Chilisin is able to provide inductors that combine reliability and competitive cost structure.

Pulse Electronics‘ new family of G.fast functional isolation transformers are in stock at distributor Rutronik. The BX4500LNL and BX4500LNLT transformers have an operating bandwidth of 2 to 100MHz and target speeds up to 1Gbps. The transformers can be matched with a Microsemi line driver and used with Broadcom’s BCM652xx DSP and BCM659xx AFE chipsets for G.fast transmission.

The STM32F7 series of very high performance MCUs with ARM Cortex-M7 core from ST Microelectronics is now available at distributor Rutronik with a starter kit and two evaluation boards. With ST’s ART Accelerator and an L1 cache, the STM32F7 MCUs deliver the full performance of the ARM Cortex-M7 core with code executed from either embedded Flash memory or an external memory.

A new low power, fanless COM Express Mini Module SOM-7568 from Advantech is equipped with the latest Intel Pentium N3700, Celeron N3150 and Celeron N3000 single-chip processors manufactured on Intel’s 14-nm process technology. The mini module is ideal for lower power handheld applications. It is available at distributor Rutronik as of now.

Two series of AC/DC power supplies designed for medical applications - the RACM100 and the RACM150 - are in stock at distributor Rutronik. The high efficiency power supplies work fanlessly while meeting two means of patient protection (2xMOPP). The RECOM power supplies provide 100W or 135W maximum power without forced cooling.

Duris S 10 is the latest addition to the Chip Array SMD family (CAS) from Osram Opto Semiconductors. This LED is characterised by high efficiency, high light output and uniform colour appearance. It is available at distributor Rutronik. The LED’s efficient SMD technology makes assembly simple, leading to significant cost savings in system and optic design.

The UBC-220 is a palm-sized, compact box computer powered by a Freescale ARM Cortex-A9 i.MX6 Dual Lite 1GHz processor with 1GB of onboard memory, and 4GB of eMMC flash memory storage . It is designed as an indoor computing gateway suitable for smart buildings, parking lots, and public spaces. It is on sale at Rutronik.

A real time clock module with a built-in power switch function is available at Rutronik. Epson’s RX8130CE is suitable for industrial, networking and consumer electronics applications. Applications using real time clocks are much more reliable and can be more accurate compared to applications using merely clock crystals with 32,768kHz.

With its newly founded Automotive Business Unit, the distributor Rutronik promises to provide focused support to manufacturers and suppliers on a global level, as Uwe Rahn, Senior Manager and head of the Automotive Business Unit, explains.

Volume production has commenced of Epson’s new RX8130CE and RX8900CE Real-Time Clocks (RTCs) offering long battery life and small size. Distributor Rutronik offers them as of now. Both new modules, RX8130CE and RX8900CE RTC, are offered in Epson’s smallest ever (3.2 x 2.5 x 1.0mm) package and include an IC and crystal in the package.

Micronas and Rutronik have upgraded their partnership to a worldwide status. Effective immediately, Rutronik is a worldwide franchise partner of Micronas. The global franchise covers the entire Micronas Hall-effect sensor and embedded motor controller product ranges. The 2D sensors, Linear Hall sensors and Hall switches offer the great potential in automotive and industrial applications.

The PCIM show in Nuremberg (May 19-21) will be the platform for Rutronik to present two new DIN-Rail power supply families from co-exhibitor RECOM. The REDIN45 and the REDIN60 with 45W and 60W power respectively. The “Fit & Forget!” PSUs come with a high reliability and a long, trouble-free life.

A new integrated IoT solution – WISE (Wireless IoT Solution Embedded) developed by Advantech is now available at distributor Rutronik.  With WISE-cloud IoT software built-in, it provides remote device management, reliable data acquisition and security protection for many IoT applications.

Forecasters say the Internet of Things (IoT) market will be worth between $7trn and $9trn by 2020. That is exciting chip makers and their distributors. Rutronik is keen to promote its activities on behalf of its suppliers and is rolling out a series of one-day seminars which will embrace networking with sensor developments, two technologies driving many developments related to the Internet of Things (IoT).

The 835 series fuse from Littelfuse, a time-lag, ceramic body AC fuse is the first fuse from Littelfuse to combine an unparalleled I2t value, a maximum interrupting rating of 1,500A at 250Vac, and 1.5kA 8/µs surge withstand capability in a space-saving 5x20mm footprint. It is now on sale at distributor Rutronik.

The new Starcap TR series of supercapacitors from Korchip provides a reliable package of high capacitance and low resistance with thin form factor. It is suited to DRAM back-up for SSD and peak power assist for battery. The TR series is available at distributor Rutronik as of now.

Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51 IoT Software Development Kit (SDK) is available for download. It is a complete IPv6-ready Internet Protocol Suite for the Bluetooth Smart SoCs of the nRF51 series. It enables small, cost-efficient applications of IoT with ultra low power consumption. The nRF51 series is available at distributor Rutronik.