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Easy design of a Capacitive Touch key solution

If you, as an engineer, have been challenged by your marketing team to update your applications’ user interface design from a traditional mechanical button implementation to a new state-of-the-art capacitive touch system, then you might want to look into the RX130 Touch Key solution, which was just recently launched by Renesas. (read more)

Cosel pride themselves on developing some of the highest quality and most reliable power supplies in the world today with an unrivalled failure rate of just 0.003%. (read more)

Bulgin’s M-Series Buccaneer connectors and cable assemblies provide secure power, signal and data connections for industrial automation and sensor systems. With a wide variety of connectors and moulded cables, this range is ideal for industrial automation and process control applications requiring a small footprint and reliable connections.

Featuring an M-style threaded lock... (read more)

We continuously introduce the latest new products and accessories to top up our Harting Han® heavy duty industrial connector ranges. This month, the latest additions include Q series power connectors and all the accessories you’ll need to go with them.

Find out more about Han® Q 1/0 Series Connectors here: (read more)

Re-discover the rich warm sounding harmonics of conventional vacuum tubes with the Nutube; a twin triode device in a single package, ideal for stereo amplifier applications. It combines the benefits of vacuum fluorescent display technology with a conventional anode, grid, and filament operating in a similar way to a triode valve. Low power less than 2% of conventional tubes, low voltage... (read more)

Next-generation debugger kit from Microchip provides higher speed capability and improved debugging flexibility

The MPLAB ICD 4 is an In-Circuit programming and Debugging (ICD) development tool for PIC^® microcontrollers, including the latest PIC32C MCUs, and Microchip’s portfolio of dsPIC^® digital signal controllers,... (read more)

Make sure your designs are bang up to date with USB Type-C connectors and cables, compatible with the latest USB 3.1 protocol.

RS has added Molex’s USB-C cable assemblies and connectors to its rapidly expanding range of USB-C solutions for the latest electronics applications. (read more)

ON Semiconductor’s USB Type-C Portfolio sets the convenience and simplicity standard for users, designers, and manufacturers.

The portfolio is optimized for high power density, small footprint and low-power use with a complete collection of flexible USB Type-C solutions. (read more)

A personal assistant for Raspberry Pi that supports learning and AI - one solution got music, lights and sound. (read more)

Take advantage of higher performance, greater efficiency and longer life with these new, second generation Cree LEDs, available from RS Components. CXA2 COB series offers extended lifetimes of up to 60,000 hours. XHP50.2 delivers the highest lumen efficiency in its class. While Xlamp XHP35 offers Cree’s extreme high power LED performance in the 3.5mm XP footprint. (read more)

The face of industrial and commercial design has changed completely with the introduction of capacitive touch sensing. Products such as PCs, mobile phones, automotive displays, white goods and consumer electronics are unrecognisable from products designed a little more than a decade ago. (read more)

Light is now truly flexible - you can now truly materialise your ideas in lighting.

The Osram LINEARlight FLEX Top DIFFUSE 400 are now available from RS Components, offering smooth diffuse lighting solutions, with flexible modules that can be cut into strips, for total design freedom.

These luminaires include customised shapes enabling architectural integration where... (read more)

Lower your connection costs with Phoenix Contact SKEDD Connectors.

Simplify wire to PCB connection and reduce your component count. New SKEDD one-piece PCB connector technology makes direct-to board connection a simple, reliable reality.

They push in and lock directly to the PCB via through-contacted bore holes. The need for a separate header is therefore eliminated... (read more)

Love Pi 3's functionality but need something smaller for your embedded designs? Raspberry Pi's CM3 (Compute Module 3) is just 67.6 mm x 31 mm and fits into a standard DDR2 SO DIMM socket. Now embedded systems designers can integrate Pi power into more industrial-type applications.

The new Compute Module 3 family of products is available from RS now and includes: (read more)

‘Gadget Renesas’ is a concept developed by Renesas that links ideas with electronics by providing boards for rapid prototyping, along with an online community to share ideas. Offering a highly flexible platform, these general purpose programmable boards are suitable for all levels – from engineering students just starting out, to professional design engineers. (read more)

RS has added over 600 additional connectors and cable assemblies from the recently rebranded Amphenol FCI (AFCI), expanding the RS AFCI offering to more than 1,700 product lines. The range includes mezzanine and backplane connectors, power supply accessories, I/O connectors, power connectors, board-to-board and wire-to-board connectors, terminal blocks, cable assemblies and FPC connectors. (read more)

With a reputation for high-performance, reliable connectivity in harsh environments, DEUTSCH products are used for everything from commercial automotive applications to construction and agricultural vehicles, and even extreme recreational vehicles, such as snowmobiles and powerboats. (read more)

Molex Nano-Fit™ power connectors provide fully protected header terminals in a small package saving valuable PCB space. Available at RS now in small quantity packs for prototyping and R&D as well as larger order quantities for production.

These versatile power connectors are suitable for a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, defence, medical, industrial and... (read more)

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has launched its official Raspberry Pi starter kit which is expertly put together to enable budding designers or makers to start experimenting and programming in just a few minutes. The official kit includes everything you need to get up and running quickly and easily – simply attach to a monitor, plug in a few cables and power up! (read more)

RS has boosted its wide range of passive components by adding thousands of new introductions from Panasonic to enhance the breadth and scope of options for engineers. This extends RS's range of Panasonic passives to over 17,000 high-quality product lines.

These latest additions to RS include many popular, cost-effective lines from Panasonic, including power inductors and inductor... (read more)

RS Components has signed a distribution agreement with XP Power which extends its XP power supply portfolio to approximately 2,500 lines. XP Power is a leading supplier of AC/DC power supplies as well as DC/DC converters and DC to high voltage DC convertors. (read more)

The TinkerKit Braccio brings affordable robotics to the global Arduino maker and developer community; for professional programmers and students or hobbyists alike.

With a diverse range of functionality combined with high design flexibility, it is ideally suited for prototyping projects and academic experimentation. (read more)

Design and create advanced products to boost the performance of horticultural businesses with Petunia starter kits and lighting components from Intelligent LED Solutions (ILS), available now at RS. (read more)

APEM’s QH series of Halo LED illuminated indicators provide impressive, stylish and intuitive visual feedback for a diverse range of interior and exterior applications. Simple to install, Halo LEDs can be mounted seamlessly with a wide variety of new or pre-installed switches, for example, pushbutton, anti-vandal, key and rotary switches. (read more)

Every electrical and electronic system needs power, but "power" means different things to different engineers. For the PCB designer, power might mean a 5 Volt power supply delivering a few hundred milliamps. But for the industrial motor designer, power might mean hundreds of amps and hundreds of volts. (read more)

Rosenberger is well-known for offering the highest standards of quality, innovation and functionality in cabling and plug solutions across a wide range of sectors, including industrial automation and Industry 4.0, telecommunication and broadcasting, data centres and building communication-infrastructure. (read more)

HARTING has expanded its popular Han E series with the new Han ES Press series which features multifunctional connectors using plug-in jumper technology to achieve rapid termination without the need for tools.

The new press series saves a significant amount of time during the assembly process and also offers better process reliability. (read more)

Enjoy portable and flexible protection with Weller’s new Zero-Smog soldering filtration unit, ideal for anything from small soldering applications on an electronics design workbench, through to providing protection for engineers working in soldering environments. (read more)

A new range of protective coatings for electronic production and design is now available from RS Components. The range from MG Chemicals is specifically designed for electronics production and prototyping and includes some of the industry’s best known conductive epoxy resins, conductive greases and conformal coatings, in addition to encapsulating and potting epoxies. (read more)

Designing IoT applications is easier than ever with Microchip’s new LoRa® evaluation kits. With built-in certification for North America and Europe these LoRa® kits integrate sensors, gateways and local server applications, enabling quick and easy IoT development possibilities to support engineers. (read more)

Looking for the perfect platform for your next IoT design? LoRaWAN™ development kits offer highly robust, low power wireless communication over large distances to support engineers with their IoT applications designs.

LoRaWAN™ offers benefits over many low-power wireless technologies boasting a longer range and increased resilience to interference. (read more)

In the automotive and aerospace arenas, increasingly powerful systems and technologies designed to take us further, faster, are demanding more robust electronic components that can withstand extremely demanding operating conditions. Vishay’s progressive new range of HOTcaps™ leaded multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) feature an unrivalled maximum operating temperature of 17... (read more)

New, compact dual- and quad-channel hi-speed USB interface ICs from FTDI Chip address limited board space issues and provide engineers with additional I/O options. (read more)

New technologies are emerging all the time, but with the huge cost of business IT infrastructures and industrial automation systems, engineers cannot start fresh with new, compatible systems to take advantage of these innovative technologies. (read more)

A new range of wireless microscopes is now available from RS Pro, RS Components own-label brand combining quality and performance with value.

These small, portable microscopes use Wi-Fi communication which means they can be easily operated using a PC, smartphone or tablet making them extremely versatile and easy to use. (read more)

The innovative pi-top development kit extends your Raspberry-Pi’s functionality and portability, providing an ideal platform for makers and educators.

The crowd-funded pi-top is a Raspberry Pi powered laptop that can be upgraded by swapping out your Raspberry Pi board. The concept was designed to help users learn about programming, computing, hardware creation and electronic... (read more)

Engineers now have easy entry into digital power control with Infineon’s new XMC Digital Power Explorer Kit. Available worldwide from RS Components, the new kit was designed using RS’s own DesignSpark PCB software. (read more)

Grab yours today, the brand new, easy-to-use Raspberry Pi Camera Board Version 2 is available now from RS Components.

Enabling users to take digital still photographs and HD videos, the 8MP Camera Board is available in two versions: Standard Visible and Pi NoIR. Pi NoIR is the same as the standard module but has no infrared (IR) filter which is great for video and photography in t... (read more)

Now you can use your existing cabling network to exploit HD video, thermal imaging and network video recording, saving you significant installation and upgrade costs. (read more)

These new Smart Probes from Testo offer the first professional wireless test and measurement instruments for HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) which can be used, via an app, with tablets and smartphones. (read more)

RS has added four new battery ranges to its portfolio, including RS Pro rechargeable and Energizer varieties, plus a new range of battery storage solutions to organise, store and dispense batteries. (read more)

TE Connectivity is at the forefront of the home automation revolution, offering connectivity and sensor solutions that can be integrated into a huge range of new, intelligent household devices. All available today from RS Components. (read more)

RS has just introduced this amazing ‘smart glasses’ development platform from Sony that allows developers to build apps that communicate with the glasses and wired controller.

This means designers can develop new solutions to boost workplace productivity, as well as design up-to-the-minute augmented reality and gaming platforms. (read more)

Following the acquisition of Measurement Specialties by TE Connectivity in 2014, RS Components has strengthened its sensor position with the addition of Measurement Specialties’ range to its portfolio. (read more)

Freescale’s Freedom-K64F platform brings seamless mbed OS development to the engineer’s bench, making it easy to handle IoT complexity at scale. (read more)

New global distribution agreement between RS Components and TE Connectivity enables quick and easy access to TE’s high-performance DEUTSCH connectivity solutions for applications in the toughest environments. (read more)

The latest generation Raspberry Pi has arrived alongside news that it has become the all-time best-selling British computer, overtaking the Amstrad PCW in the four short years it has been in existence. This new model includes integrated Bluetooth and wireless LAN, 64-bit support, plus 50% higher performance than the Raspberry Pi 2. All this in the same form factor AND at the same price! (read more)