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Achieving Angle of Light Detection: Silicon Nanowires Emulate a Gecko’s Ears

Achieving Angle of Light Detection: Silicon Nanowires Emulate a Gecko’s Ears

Researchers from Stanford University have created an experimental setup that may see future cameras and other light detecting systems record both intensity and angle of incoming light. What applications does angular detection offer? How does it work? And what does this story have to do with Gecko ears?


News Nov 02, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Panasonic PIR Motion Sensors | Featured Product Spotlight

Panasonic PIR Motion Sensors | Featured Product Spotlight

Panasonic PIR Motion Sensors are PIR sensors that use Panasonic proprietary technology for lower current consumption, high signal-to-noise ratio, and simpler design.


new products Sep 27, 2018 by Mouser
American Bright IR Series | Digital Datasheet

American Bright IR Series | Digital Datasheet

American Bright offers a full line of infrared devices for analog and digital controllers.


American Bright ezyLED | Digital Datasheet

American Bright ezyLED | Digital Datasheet

American Bright's ezyLED shrinks LED system designs by removing the need for external passives and integrates a driver IC, allowing it to be directly connected to a 12 V or 24 V supply.


TE Connectivity LUMAWISE Endurance N Enhanced Base | Featured Product Spotlight

TE Connectivity LUMAWISE Endurance N Enhanced Base | Featured Product Spotlight

TE Connectivity’s LUMAWISE Endurance N Enhanced Base is a platform for developing and manufacturing street and outdoor lighting controllers.


new products Aug 21, 2018 by Mouser
Hardware Assessment: OPB9000 Reflective Light Sensor from TTElectronics

Hardware Assessment: OPB9000 Reflective Light Sensor from TTElectronics

The OPB9000 is a reflective light sensor from TTElectronics with programmable output and sensitivity levels.


Projects Jul 27, 2018 by Mark Hughes
Choosing the Right Transistor: Understanding Dynamic MOSFET Parameters

Choosing the Right Transistor: Understanding Dynamic MOSFET Parameters

In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET characteristics related to transient conditions and switch-mode operation.


Beyond the Optocoupler: Understanding Digital Isolators

Beyond the Optocoupler: Understanding Digital Isolators

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.


Selecting and Implementing Photovoltaic Cells for Solar-Powered Devices

Selecting and Implementing Photovoltaic Cells for Solar-Powered Devices

This article discusses details that will help you choose the right kind of solar cell and successfully incorporate it into your next project.


TE Connectivity Buchanan WireMate Connector Surface Mount (TB Series) | Tech Specs

TE Connectivity Buchanan WireMate Connector Surface Mount (TB Series) | Tech Specs

TE Connectivity offers a two-piece pluggable SMT connector solution: the Buchanan WireMate connector Surface Mount TB series.


new products May 24, 2018 by TTI, Inc
SL Power TE150 Single Output Power Supply | New Product Brief

SL Power TE150 Single Output Power Supply | New Product Brief

SL Power’s TE150 series is a compact, 150 W external power supply that meets US and European efficiency requirements.


new products May 18, 2018 by Mouser
Illinois Capacitor Low ESR Supercapacitor (DGH Series) | Tech Specs

Illinois Capacitor Low ESR Supercapacitor (DGH Series) | Tech Specs

Illinois Capacitor's DGH series supercapacitors offer standard values up to 350 Farads, ESR that is notably lower than competing capacitors, and offers very fast charge and discharge rates.


new products May 17, 2018 by TTI, Inc
High Efficiencies at Light Loads: A Voltage Boost Converter from Texas Instruments

High Efficiencies at Light Loads: A Voltage Boost Converter from Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments recently released their new voltage boost converter (step-up converter) that offers high efficiencies at light load conditions.


News Apr 12, 2018 by Nick Davis
Adjustable Step-Down DC/DC Constant-Current Control: An LED Controller from Diodes Incorporated

Adjustable Step-Down DC/DC Constant-Current Control: An LED Controller from Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated announced a new adjustable constant-current LED step-down (buck) DC/DC converter that accepts an input voltage ranging from 5V to 60V.


News Apr 11, 2018 by Nick Davis
AC Energy Metering: A Single-Phase Energy-Metering IC with Autocalibration from Analog Devices

AC Energy Metering: A Single-Phase Energy-Metering IC with Autocalibration from Analog Devices

The ADE9153A from Analog Devices is a single-phase energy-metering IC that includes autocalibration.


News Mar 27, 2018 by Nick Davis
A Simple Method of Driving Low-Current LED Strips: Current Regulators from Diodes Incorporated

A Simple Method of Driving Low-Current LED Strips: Current Regulators from Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated has released two new constant-current regulators for powering and dimming low-current LED strips.


News Mar 26, 2018 by Nick Davis
Analog Devices µModule Power Products | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices µModule Power Products | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices µModule Regulators are system-in-package power management solutions.


new products Mar 13, 2018 by Mouser
Vishay IHLE Series E-Field Shielded Inductors | Tech Specs

Vishay IHLE Series E-Field Shielded Inductors | Tech Specs

E-M-I: three dreaded letters for any designer. And while I can’t solve all your EMI problems, the Vishay IHLE power inductors can certainly help.


new products Mar 08, 2018 by TTI, Inc
LED Dimming: A High-Power 40V Buck LED Driver with Two Dimming Methods from Diodes Incorporated

LED Dimming: A High-Power 40V Buck LED Driver with Two Dimming Methods from Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated has released a high-power 40 V LED controller that's capable of driving up to 3 amps of current.


News Mar 06, 2018 by Nick Davis
Neutrik etherCON® Connectors | New Product Brief

Neutrik etherCON® Connectors | New Product Brief

Neutrik etherCON Connectors are built to transfer data in harsh and demanding environments, such as pro audio, video, and lighting networks.


new products Mar 02, 2018 by Mouser