Electronics Sourcing 
The ECSN Leadership Group’s Forecast for 2025, presented by the association’s market analyst Aubrey Dunford, predicts the UK and Ireland electronic components market will continue its negative growth pattern in 1H ’25, with billings (sales revenues) declining between 8.7 to 2.6 per cent, and showing a mid-point decline of around 4.6 per cent. In the … Read more
The combination of proprietary, environmentally friendly materials and processes with the design of an electric double-layer capacitor makes Eaton’s XLR-LV supercapacitors extremely reliable. The modules, with a capacity of 500 F, are maintenance-free at operating temperatures of -40 to 65°C and have a lifespan of up to 20 years. They are characterized by an extremely … Read more
Cliff Electronics has extended its range of optical jack sockets, used in communication systems where fibre-optic connectivity provides increased immunity to noise. The jacks meet the industry standard footprint and can be used in applications such as digital optical data links, sound cards, set top boxes, televisions and audio equipment including amplifiers, DVD players and … Read more
EInfochips (an Arrow Electronics company) has signed a multi-year software distribution agreement with Infineon Technologies under which Infineon will supply eInfochips with microcontroller software for AURIXTM, TRAVEO and automotive PSOC microcontroller families. The offer will include AUTOSAR (Automotive Open Systems Architecture)- compliant software and non-AUTOSAR drivers, plus safety-critical software components. Arrow Electronics VP, global engineering and … Read more
In this article, 4 Star Electronics explains how rigorous inspection protocols and evolving test technologies are maintaining the integrity of electronic components. Procuring electronic components—especially end-of-life or obsolete components—is a difficult task, made more difficult by the proliferation of counterfeit parts. Counterfeit components pose significant risks to product performance and can also lead to substantial economic losses … Read more
Rutronik’s display portfolio includes the 28’ B/W e-paper display solution S280EC-O from SEEKINK. They impress with their extremely low power consumption and can be easily operated by solar cells, making them ideal for outdoor use in areas with little access to electricity, while also reducing operating costs and CO2 emissions. With water & crash-proof protection … Read more
To meet growing demand for PCB assemblies, UK Circuits has made further investments in equipment with its SMT assembly line. The company anticipates utilising the new reflow oven and unloader equipment to meet rising demands for UK PCB manufacturing. UK Circuits’ MD, Marc Ellis, said: “This investment is a testament to our dedication to innovation and excellence. … Read more
IPC’s October 2024 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program show a book-to- bill ratio at 1.25. Total North American EMS shipments in October 2024 were up 14.7 per cent compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, October shipments were up 3.4 per cent. EMS bookings in … Read more
