Electronics Sourcing 
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8584, a monolithic flyback DC/DC converter designed to actively balance high voltage stacks of batteries. These battery stacks are commonly found in electric and hybrid vehicles as well as fail-safe power supplies and energy storage systems. Because these batteries are stacked in series, the lowest capacity battery will limit the … Read more
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation today announced that it has surpassed one million in-stock components available for immediate shipment, accessible via the new and improved Digi-Key Bill of Materials (BOM) Manager. The company also announced a new Scheduled Shipments feature and Shopping Cart enhancements as well as additional global website improvements designed to accelerate information access … Read more
Metallised film capacitor manufacturer, ICW, has announced a joint sales agreement with Milan-based ICEL. Both companies will offer one another’s products in their respective home markets, giving UK buyers access to ICEL’s box radial polypropylene and polyester capacitors for snubber, pulse power, DC link and AC filtering applications. Managing director of ICW, David Thomson, … Read more
Meggitt is focusing on California to expand its sensor and electronics manufacturing capabilities, which are centred on extreme environment components and smart subsystems. Facilities in San Juan Capistrano, California, and Londonderry, New Hampshire, are being consolidated into a 190,000ft² location in Irvine, where Meggitt expects to grow its workforce to nearly 500 over the next … Read more
Arrival Electronics is pleased to announce a distribution agreement to promote the C Media range of USB audio products into the UK. Cmedia is the worldwide leader in providing USB audio peripheral applications such as USB headsets, handsets, microphones, speakers, and sound stations. With the convenience of USB plug-and-play compatibility, customers can rapidly create … Read more
Clynder Cables Ltd. is launching their Solaflex PV (Photovoltaic) Cable after an anticipated increase in market demand for solar panels. With increasing environmental awareness for alternative energy sources as well as the recent increase in energy prices, Clynder Cables foresee a growing demand for alternative energy sources in the next few years. Clynder Cables have … Read more
Murata today announced it would commence commercial production of its XRCGD crystal unit in October 2013. With a frequency precision of +/- 20ppm, the crystal is able to support the stringent frequency tolerances required for wireless communications such as Wi-Fi,Bluetooth® and Radio Frequency / Base Band. The crystal unit is aimed at consumer electronic devices … Read more
Global electronic components distributor, Digi-Key Corporation, has announced new website features and updates including a new Search Accelerator designed to make it faster and easier for customers to search for electronic components. This new feature kicks off a series of global website improvements designed to accelerate information access and simplify the ordering process. A global … Read more
