Start with the news release Serial analysis module for automotive applications from Thurlby Thandar Instruments, which we summarised at the time by saying "Tektronix has introduced an enhanced serial analysis module - the DPO4AUTOMAX - aimed at applications in the automotive sector and available from Thurlby Thandar Instruments.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release TMPM36x microcontrollers for embedded applications from Toshiba Electronics: "Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its range of high-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontrollers with devices for embedded applications such as office equipment and industrial control.".
 
In February 2011, we covered the news from Molex - take a look at Low-profile interconnect has high current density which says: "Molex's new version of its Extreme Ten60Power high-current connector delivers up to 260A per linear inch, offering maximum current-to-space ratio that is suitable for space-constrained applications.".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Phoenix Contact, Solid-state reversing contactor saves space, as well as PoL DC/DC converters suit data communications from Murata Power Solutions, and Short-form catalogue features telecoms products from Powerstax.