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Revolutionise connectivity with advanced e-mech solutions

Visit Yamaichi at ECS to explore specialist connectors, cable assemblies and custom solutions with expert insights from UK sales director, Laurence Gaitskell. For purchasers of electronic components, Yamaichi offers a specialist service for electro-mechanical connection technologies across a variety of application fields and markets. The company’s product profile includes connectors, cable assemblies and test contactors. … Read more

Strengthened commitment to halogen-free PCBs

Ventec International Group has established volume inventory of halogen-free FR4.1 and FR15.1 PCB materials at its European hub in Germany. Ventec’s COO, Mark Goodwin, said: “Trading conditions worldwide are challenging the supply chains of high-tech manufacturing businesses, resulting in significant changes to EMEA supply chains for halogen-free laminates and prepregs. Our strategic stock investment in … Read more

Efficient DC/DC conversion drives modern power systems

As industries electrify, Sunpower Electronics’ DC/DC converters optimize energy transfer, enhancing efficiency and reliability for robotics, transportation, data centres and more. As industries move towards electrified power systems, efficient energy conversion is more important than ever. DC/DC converters are essential for optimising energy transfer, increasing efficiency and ensuring reliable power distribution. With the rise of … Read more

Meet the component people

Azego are delighted to be exhibiting at The Electronic Component Show in Oxford. Azego is a leading AS9120B accredited independent distributor of electronic components offering global sourcing and strategic supply chain solutions. We are privileged to partner with some of the world’s largest OEM and EMS companies to source and supply electronic components, shortage and … Read more

Mid-Term outlook points to tepid 2025 growth for distributors, except in Asia

2025 will be a slightly better year than 2024 for distribution, halfway through the year, it is apparent the growth will be uneven and tilted towards companies in the East. Distributors’ book-to-bill ratios are finally beginning to perk up, improving globally with sentiments turning positive for the first time in the last couple of years. … Read more

Demand holds steady amid tariff turbulence

Electronics manufacturers are bracing for higher costs as profit pressures deepen according to IPC’s May Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report. Despite tariff concerns and rising material and labor costs, electronics industry demand is holding steady. The New Order Index expanded this month, signaling ongoing demand strength. In response to special questions … Read more

Vishay Intertechnology RGB LED in PLCC-6 Package Provides Independent Control of Red, Green, and Blue Chips for Wide Color Range

Automotive Grade Device Delivers Luminous Intensity to 2800 mcd, Enables Every Color Within the Gamut Triangle Inside the CIE 1931 Color Space. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new tricolor LED that provides luminous intensity to 2800 mcd at 20 mA for interior automotive lighting, RGB displays, and backlighting. Featuring separate anode and … Read more

New backshells now available

Weald Electronics has announced availability of two new series of connector backshells for rugged applications. Both series are manufactured to AS85049/M85049. LMA 69H1 backshells provide secure strain relief to cables via an adjustable cable clamp. They are compatible with MIL-DTL-38999 Series III (Souriau 8D Series) connectors with rear accessory threads and can be specified with … Read more