Electronics Sourcing 
Electronics Sourcing’s publisher, Mark Leary, starts the ball rolling on this year’s Electronic Component Show, highlighting benefits for engineers and purchasing professionals. For the third consecutive year, the Electronic Component Show (ECS) takes place at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford on Thursday 19 September 2024. Designed for engineers and supply chain professionals, this one-day event provides … Read more
Delmia’s, senior director, strategic business development, Prashanth Mysore, explains how businesses can make their manufacturing operations more environmentally friendly. The virtual twin experience is a differentiator in decarbonizing heavy industry processes. For instance, in green steel manufacturing virtual twins can help establish an integrated, automated factory with circularity, establishing green steel manufacturing processes that can reduce … Read more
Cliff Electronics has added a CAT6 insulation displacement connector (IDC) to its feed through connectors. The option provides a panel mounted ethernet (RJ45) eight-wayconnector that users can hardwire internally using the IDC contacts. Applications include ethernet networks, audio and broadcast. With the rear cover removed, connecting wires are pushed into the corresponding numbered and colour-coded … Read more
Richardson RFPD has announced the availability of a new family of RF components from TTM Technologies’ radio frequency and specialty components business unit. The 0603 family is comprised of small form factor (1.5 by 0.7mm), high-performance couplers and baluns designed to meet density and performance challenges of next generation 5G transceiver and power amplifier applications. … Read more
In this article, NCAB explains how together with its suppliers and customers the organisation wants to create a more sustainable industry with growth and profitability for all. Sustainability is a central part of NCAB Group’s way of thinking and acting. When working with customers, the company highlights the various aspects of PCBs (design, production and delivery) which can … Read more
Bulgin has recently launched a patented expanded beam fibre optic connector and cable management system. Bulgin’s associate product manager, Thisen Bird, explained: “We have successfully developed a redeployable synthetic polymer connector system that offers the same robust level of performance as traditional military standard connectors, but at a lower cost. This project shows what can … Read more
This month’s counterfeit investigation from Princeps shines a spotlight on an important and effective new detection method that is becoming more and more useful. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) is a well-established non- destructive technique for characterising materials by analysing their interaction with infrared light. Princeps’ uses FT-IR to analyse polymers used to encapsulate electronic components, … Read more
Formation of a global world-class electronic components distributor. Dual-headquartered in Taipei and Montreal WT Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 3036) (“WT Microelectronics”) today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Future Electronics Inc. (“Future Electronics”) for an enterprise value of US$3.8 billion. WT Microelectronics and Future Electronics are now joining forces in creating a global electronic components distribution … Read more
Littelfuse’s LQ050XX integrated load switch ICs are designed to offer industry’s highest performance with ultra-low power consumption. They are engineered to reduce parasitic leakage currents, improve system efficiency and extend battery life. Applications include wearables, smart homes, IoT devices, virtual reality, smart metering and medical devices. The ICs are available in housing sizes ranging from 0.77 … Read more
Ruggedized switches comply with MIL-PRF-8805 sealing. Interstate Connecting Components (ICC), a division of Heilind Mil-Aero, and a premier distributor of military and aerospace interconnects features the P6 Series sealed limit switches from OTTO Controls. The P6 Series sealed limit switches, known for their robustness and reliability, are designed to meet the stringent requirements of MIL-PRF-8805. … Read more
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a leader in power systems and IoT, is strengthening its outsourced backend manufacturing footprint in Europe and announced a multi-year partnership with Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services. Both companies have agreed on operating a dedicated packaging and test … Read more
Compact Modbus indicator. DISPLAY VISIONS has developed a particularly compact Modbus display module. The module is equipped with a 4.3 inch, bright and perfectly readable display. This makes it ideal for use on programmable logic controllers (PLCs), offered by many manufacturers like Siemens, Beckhoff, Panasonic, etc. The new display module from DISPLAY VISIONS supports the … Read more
