Electronics Sourcing 
More complex supply chains bring greater risks, yet all customers require the fastest response possible. CEM, Esprit, aims to provide a solution Most companies go to great time and expense to design and perfect their products, however, when it comes to the perfect supply chain, many would be disappointed to learn that their requirements are … Read more
Digi-Key’s Dave Doherty examines how counterfeiting occurs and ways to mitigate risk The growth in counterfeit components concerns everyone in the electronics industry, from component manufacturers to end-users. In fact, the Electronic Component Industry Association (ECIA) estimates that between five and 25 per cent of the total available electronic components are counterfeit. Very often, counterfeit … Read more
Specifying enclosures such as 19in cabinets can be a mine-field with so much choice on offer. CamdenBoss claims to cover all bases with its new CamRack series When it comes to selecting the most appropriate enclosure, considerations of strength, flexibility, accessories and ease of access must all be kept in mind as they can affect … Read more
Managing director of Binder UK, David Phillips, looks at what to consider when specifying industrial circular connectors and the misconceptions regarding IP rating Selecting the most appropriate connector system depends on a number of key factors: the electrical requirements; shielding against electro-magnetic interference (EMI); and the physical characteristics such as the space, termination method, locking … Read more
Contract electronics manufacturer, Cogent Technology, created bespoke software to streamline its busy new product introduction (NPI) services. Managing director, Nigel Slator explains Last summer Cogent Technology counted a total of 18 concurrent new product introductions being processed alongside regular scheduled manufacturing. This prompted the business to stand back and review the process for handling NPI … Read more
Chomerics Europe has introduced a new EMI shielding material for use over vents and displays. WIN-SHIELDTM Mesh 100P is ideal for use in a wide range of commercial and military applications allowing airflow from vents to be maintained and displays to remain viewable without compromising the shielding integrity of customer equipment. The tough material can also … Read more
International Rectifier has launched the AUIRF8736M2 DirectFET 2 power MOSFET for heavy load automotive applications including electric power steering, braking systems and pumps that require superior power density in a compact footprint. Leveraging IR’s benchmark COOLiRFET silicon technology, the 40V AUIRF8736M2 offers a 40% improvement in on-state resistance (Rds(on)) compared to previous generation devices to … Read more
VARTA Microbattery have released the H2 family of hydrogen gas generating cells. The button cells offer an energy-independent solution for the displacement of virtually any liquid, gel, paste or granule, and are engineered to provide a portable dosing solution for automatic dispensers used in short-, medium- or long-term drug delivery systems, as well as in … Read more
