Electronics Sourcing 
In this article, IPC’s senior director of North American relations, Richard Cappetto, highlights new funding streams for advanced packaging materials and substrates. IPC praised issuance from the CHIPS for America R&D Office, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), of a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for research and development activities to establish and accelerate domestic … Read more
In this article, CIL’s managing director, John Boston, explains how advanced technology is being used to return semiconductor manufacturing to the UK. European OEMs are accustomed to importing semiconductor products, subassemblies and components from Far Eastern suppliers due to their lower staffing andmanufacturing costs. However, problems and threats in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Red … Read more
Swindon Silicon Systems’ director of business development and product engineering, Ross Turnbull, explains what to consider before embarking on an ASIC design project. For manufacturers looking to gain a technical and commercial edge over their competition, an application specific IC (ASIC) could be the ideal solution. An ASIC is a chip designed specifically for its designated … Read more
Phoenix Contact’s Step Power supplies are tailored for modern building automation. They supply smart meter gateways, Raspberry Pis and other smart home components via the USB port. They can be used for fast charging mobile end devices and other 5V loads. The unit has a USB-A or USB-C port for up to 15W. Using it … Read more
In this article, World Semiconductor Trade Statistics summarizes the findings of its latest market forecast which predicts 13.1 growth, largely fueled by the memory sector. World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) has published its latest semiconductor market forecast, generated in November 2023. Exceeding Spring projections with slightly better Q2 and Q3 results, WSTS has revised its forecast, anticipating … Read more
Quiksol Global’s president, Brian Ellison, describes how businesses can thrive in the ever-evolving world by staying informed, adapting to change and fostering strategic partnerships As we move through 2024, the global supply chain continues to navigate a complex and ever-changing landscape. While there was initial optimism following 2023’s challenges, the market remains characterized by a … Read more
Softcat’s chief commercial officer, Richard Wyn Griffith, comments on a new report looking into technologies manufacturers are prioritising over the next 12-months. The findings form part of a report based on the views of more than 4,000 customers from 2,900 organisations in the UK and Ireland, across 27 industries in both the public and private … Read more
TTI’s connectors/emech business development manager, Steve Brahosky, explains how bespoke design helps interconnects survive harsh conditions. From the factory floor to oil/ gas exploration, undersea and even space, more applications require rugged connectors when reliable performance is needed in harsh environments. With new and innovative connector solutions coming to market to address these demanding environments it is important … Read more
Advances in machine control, robotics and automation are fuelling demand for larger handheld devices. OKW explains how to specify the right housings. Ergonomics are crucial regarding handheld electronics—and even more so when the device is larger than the human hand. The housing must be large enough to accommodate the electronics but comfortable to use for long … Read more
Kyocera AVX has expanded its line of single-piece card-edge connectors with the 9159-600 Series dual-row, inverted through-board card-edge connectors. The series is designed to satisfy demand for a single-piece inverted through-board solution for dual-sided PCBs. The connectors feature staggered contacts enabling double the number of positions (4–12 vs 2–6) in a similarly sized form factor, … Read more
LEMO, a leading manufacturer of high-performance interconnect solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its enhanced product family portfolio aimed at simplifying the selection process for customers. With a commitment to offering over 90,000 custom solutions tailored to meet specific requirements, LEMO continuously expands its product offerings to meet evolving market demands. Designed to … Read more
Kyocera AVX’ SCM series Supercapacitor modules offer robust solutions for industrial applications requiring peak performance. The series suits high-current or industrial applications, including renewable energy generation, grid-connected storage or buffering of power peaks. Thanks to active balancing, the capacitor modules have a stable voltage level in the individual cells. They operate individually or in combination with batteries or … Read more
