Solsta (formerly Solid State Supplies)
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Solsta (formerly Solid State Supplies) Articles
BLE module fits space-constrained applications
What is claimed to be the world’s smallest Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) SiP module from Silicon Labs is available at Solid State Supplies. With a package size of 6.5mm x 6.5mm x 1.4mm the BGM11S Blue Gecko SiP (System in Package) module targets applications where ultra-small size, reliable high performance RF, low power consumption, full modular certification and easy application development are key requirements.
Compact BLE module targets IoT devices and wearables
Solid State Supplies now offers what is supposedly the world’s smallest Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) SiP module from Silicon Labs. With a package size of 6.5x6.5x1.4mm the BGM11S Blue Gecko SiP (System in Package) module targets applications where ultra-small size, reliable high performance RF, low power consumption, full modular certification and easy application development are key requirements.
Emergency LED driver to feature at LuxLive
A versatile all-in-one emergency LED driver from Fulham is available at Solid State Supplies. The HotSpot FHSAC1-230-45CE comes with a 5-year warranty and combines an advanced programmable LED driver, emergency system and Lithium battery pack in a single, convenient package.
Low-power FPGAs offer high security for connected machines
The PolarFire FPGAs from Microsemi are now in stock at Solid State Supplies. PolarFire is a low power cost-optimised FPGA that offers a significant reduction in power over equivalent SRAM FPGAs while addressing specific market needs. The architecture and process optimised PolarFire FPGA family offers between 100k and 500k logic elements (LEs) while high performance 12.7Gbps transceivers deliver small physical size and requires around 50% less pow...
Compact board offers wide array of connectivity options
Solid State Supplies now stocks the RICO-3288 Pico-ITX fan-less board from Aaeon, which is based on the Android operating system. Central to the board’s elevated levels of performance is the 32-bit Rockchip RK3288 ARM Cortex-A17 quad-core processor which proves efficient at multi-tasking when compared to dual-core devices. Running at up to 1.6GHz, this IC has advanced graphics processing and video decode functionality (supporting 60fps 2160...
Hall-effect sensor IC programs many parameters
The A1377 linear Hall-Effect sensor IC has been added to the Solid State Supplies product range. Recently introduced by Allegro MicroSystems, the device is able to determine changes in magnetic fields to an elevated degree of precision, and is mainly targeted at industrial and automotive deployment.
Narrowband radio modules optimised for noisy environments
Assisting innovation in wireless communication system design and installation, Solid State Supplies now offers its customers the RC17xxHP series from Radiocrafts. These compact radio modules are capable of delivering RF output levels beyond those of the competition. Supporting 27dBm transmission power and 118dBm receiver sensitivity, they have a line-of-sight range reaching up to 20km. Using them reliable, fully encrypted radio links can be estab...
Post-graduate engineers join the Solid State Supplies team
After a successful 2016, it has been announced that Solid State Supplies, is expanding its electronic component distribution support team with the aim of providing even higher levels of engineering and sourcing support to customers.
Distributor strengthens embedded solutions offering
Solid State Supplies has signed a distribution agreement with industrial and embedded computing platform designer and manufacturer AAEON Technology covering the UK and Eire. The distributor will market the full range of AAEON products. The AAEON product range complements and extends Solid State Supplies' existing and comprehensive portfolio and will include embedded board, full computing systems, rugged mobile devices, network appliances, video s...
Nanocrystalline cores enhance common mode chokes
With increasing power densities needing to be supported in modern electronics hardware, ensuring adequate EMI suppression is of greater importance than ever. As well as being fully operationally effective, common mode chokes must also exhibit compact form factors in order to address increasingly acute space constraints.
Common mode chokes enable streamlined electronic designs
With increasing power densities needing to be supported in modern electronics hardware, ensuring adequate EMI suppression is of greater importance than ever. As well as being fully operationally effective, common mode chokes must also exhibit compact form factors in order to address increasingly acute space constraints.
Sensor-to-Cloud solution for industrial grade IoT deployments
Accelerating the development of IoT applications, Solid State Supplies now offers the mangOH Green product from Sierra Wireless. Backed by the support of the knowledgeable and experienced technical team at Solid State Supplies’ disposal, this highly intuitive open hardware platform facilitates cellular-enabled IoT designs, allowing rapid progress from concept and prototyping phases through to full scale production.
Rapid embedded connectivity provided by intelligent module
The ongoing proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is supported by the engineering team at Solid State Supplies, as they are able to assist system developers in the quick and simple implementation of wireless connectivity with minimal expense, through use of the latest System-On-Module (SOM) solution from Digi.
OEMs targeted with FPGAs, hi-rel devices
Solid State Supplies says it has positioned itself as the prominent source in the UK for the latest technology from Microsemi, as the semiconductor manufacturer further strengthens its supply chain by closer cooperation with key channel partners. The strategy will see the UK market served more effectively.
Quad full bridge motor driver IC offered in two packages
A quad DMOS full-bridge driver IC has been added to Solid State Supplies extensive portfolio of products relating to motion control. Targeted at office automation, surveillance and consumer electronics implementation, the A5988 from Allegro MicroSystems is suitable to place on either 3.3V or 5V voltage rails.
3G modem targets IoT applications
A new low-cost 3G modem from Sierra Wireless is in stock at Solid State Supplies. The GL8200 is a serial RS232 modem from the compact GL family of wireless modems, which offer a small footprint with durable form factor that integrates easily into existing products. The modem is simple, quick to deploy and supported by AirVantage cloud services to enable it to be used to build powerful Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Getting to grips with the IoT
Matt Cook, Business Development Manager at Solid State Supplies, looks at what needs to be considered when setting up an IoT infrastructure.
High-speed DRAMs save on board space
A range of synchronous DRAMs from Alliance Memory featuring state-of-the-art silicon from Micron Technology is in stock at Solid State Supplies. The devices are a high-speed, low-voltage 8-Gbit DDR3L SDRAM (Double Data Rate 3 synchronous DRAM) memory and three 512-Mbit SDRAM chips that are 100% equivalent to discontinued memory ICs from Micron.
UV light emitter covers many industrial applications
A new high-power and high-performance ultra-violet (UV) light emitter that targets a wide range of industrial applications is available at Solid State Supplies. Manufactured by LED Engin, the new LZ4-04UV00 365nm LuxiGen emitter combines a high performance surface-mount package with the latest generation of high-power LED die.
SPI NOR flash memories meet AEC-Q100 certification
A new series of AEC-Q100-certified SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) multiple-I/O NOR Flash memory ICs from AMIC Technology is available at Solid State Supplies. Specified for operation over the –40 to +125°C temperature range, the addition of AEC-Q100 certification for the AMIC A25L series of 3V SPI NOR Flash devices makes them ideal for automotive and other industrial applications.