Distributor Rutronik offers what is believed to be the world’s smallest buzzer, the KSSGI3J12-A from Kingstate. The small architecture makes it suitable for wearable and portable devices, says the company.
Measuring only 4x4x2mm, the buzzer has high frequency 4,000 ±300Hz and has a rated voltage of 3V op with a minimum SPL of 70dB. It does not contain hazardous substances, making it an efficient, thin and heat-resistant component suitable for wearable and portable devices, car and home electric, GPS navigation devices, as well as for consumer products, hand held, office and medical equipment.
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Wearable
Fitness tracking reference design is for smartphones and wearables
In Las Vegas, at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) this week, MegaChips announced a partnership with Bosch Sensortec to provide a complete reference design for use in smartphones, wearables and other personal devices to monitor activities in real-time. The Chignon B reference design provides both context and location awareness for health, fitness and indoor navigation monitoring and tracking applications.
Rugged connector has pin socket version
Continuing the trend of miniaturisation, Fischer Connector has introduced the MiniMax in 19- and 24pin configurations, giving designers more flexibility, especially where space and weight restrictions play a role.
Wireless power transmitters charge wearable systems
Integration and low standby power consumption make the P923x family of magnetic induction, wireless power suitable for the next generation of wireless charging products, says IDT.
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