Composite alternative to metal battery enclosures
Solvay’s Battery Enclosure Materials Automation (BEMA) project has won Innovate UK funding. In collaboration with Airborne, the project has received letters of support from Jaguar Land Rover and Vertical Aerospace who see great potential in the design of more compact and lightweight enclosures for high-energy batteries in future electric cars and aircraft and are interested in the sustainability aspect of…
New D-Subminiature manufacturing capacity
PEI-Genesis has announced the opening of a new production site in Philadelphia, PA. This facility will support increasing demand for D-Subminiature connectors. It will supplement PEI’s largest facility in South Bend, Indiana, enabling quick-turn, value-add D-Sub products to customers worldwide. PEI-Genesis’ chairman and CEO, Steven Fisher, said: “By localising PEI’s manufacturing capabilities around the world, we can get closer to…
Supercapacitors suit automotive applications
Kyocera AVX is expanding its SCC series to include automotive-certified supercapacitors. The cylindrical devices were tested against AEC-Q200 and are designed to operate reliably in mechanically and electrically challenging conditions. Applications include electronic-mechanical locking, emergency call systems, electronic recording, regenerative braking, power and emergency power systems. To extend backup times and battery life and to take advantage of instantaneous pulse…
Attractive and versatile for vehicle interiors
EAO has enhanced its Series 09 products with a new, innovative universal switch. The Series 09 Universal Switch is designed for use in vehicle interiors, such as cars, buses, trucks, electric vehicles (EV) and other special vehicles. The automotive-quality switches have an ergonomic design and durable surface coating with haptics and tactile feedback. Standard illuminated symbols are available to the…
Enabling advanced multimedia and charging
Infineon Technologies has introduced the EZ-PD CCG7D, a dual-port USB-C power delivery (PD) solution with integrated boost controller for in-car charging applications. The device complies with the latest USB Type-C and PD specifications (Ver. 3.1) and is AEC Q-100 qualified. The PD solution is designed for automotive applications supporting Display Port (DP) in alternate mode. The solution was implemented in…
Enhancing efficiency of electric vehicles
Onsemi has released its latest generation 1200V EliteSiC silicon carbide M3S devices, designed to help power electronics designers achieve best-in-class efficiency and lower system cost. The portfolio includes EliteSiC MOSFETs and modules that facilitate higher switching speeds to support the growing number of 800V electric vehicle on-board charger and energy infrastructure applications, such as EV charging, solar and energy storage…
UK manufactured bespoke cable assemblies
Ruggedised cable assemblies, patch cables, pig tails, jumper cables, feed cables, fly leads, and whole host of other bespoke cable assemblies to suit your requirements can be manufactured in-house by COAX Connectors at their Twickenham premises. COAX can support low volume for your prototypes or full production quantities, with performance plots supplied on request. As well as the 50- and…
North American PCB sales up 11.6 per cent
IPC’s March 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board Statistical Program show a book-to-bill ratio standing at 0.91. Total North American PCB shipments in March 2023 were up 11.6 per cent compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, March shipments were up 30.1 per cent. PCB bookings in March were down 10.5 per…
Rugged, reliable touch solutions for transport systems
Review Display Systems has announced the availability and support for a wide range of PCap touch solutions for in-vehicle and transportation applications from AMT. Transportation systems, vehicles and vessels are operated in a wide range of terrestrial, subterranean, atmospheric and marine environments. The display and touch technologies used in these systems need to provide dependable operation under a wide range…
AVR microcontrollers ready to ship
Mouser is now shipping Microchip’s AVR64EA 8-bit AVR microcontrollers, designed to provide high-speed, low-power, integrated, analog and hardware-based core independent peripherals (CIPs). Applications include real-time control, sensor node and secondary safety monitoring in industrial, consumer and automotive applications. The microcontrollers are equipped with an AVR CPU with hardware multiplier, running at clock speeds up to 20MHz. These devices offer 64KB…
Programmable Logic Device
An electronic component known as a programmable logic device, or PLD, is utilized in the construction of digital circuits that may be reconfigured. A PLD, on the other hand, has an undetermined function at the time it is manufactured, in contrast to digital logic, which is built using discrete logic gates that have predetermined functionalities. It is necessary to first…
Optimizing SoC lead times
Variscite has launched a new production line at its manufacturing facility, helping the company offer industry-leading delivery times and meet increasing customer demand. The line will also support expected demand for two new SoMs based on Texas Instruments’ AM62x and NXP’s iMX93. Variscite’s VP business development and sales, Ofer Austerlitz, said: “This additional production line not only increases our current…
Instant sourcing of mixed layout connectors
Harwin’s range of Gecko-MT 1.25mm pitch mixed layout connectors is in stock at Powell Electronics. Gecko-MT connectors are claimed to be the smallest, lightest mixed-layout connectors currently available for high-performance applications where size, weight and power matter such as aerospace, defense and motorsports. The connectors are offered with two or four power contacts and eight signal contacts, with 10A and…
UK connector sales up 12 per cent
In its Q1 report for 2023, ITSA members have seen a 12 per cent overall growth in sales, despite a decline in both the communications and mass transport markets. Distribution remains a major contributor to growth, performing well above pre-pandemic levels. Significantly, revenues have grown to 13 per cent above pre-pandemic levels, while the book- to-bill for the quarter was…
Fast delivery of HMI products
Farnell has been appointed an authorised distributor for Grayhill, a manufacturer of precision switches and human-machine interface (HMI) solutions. Farnell customers benefit from fast delivery of a wide range of HMI products including optical encoders, joysticks, rotary switches, keypads, pushbuttons and touch encoders. Grayhill specialises in optimising haptics, with its designs regularly acting as a central component of products including…
Reliable in harsh environments and at high temperatures
Kemet has expanded its range of metallised polypropylene film EMI suppression capacitors with the R53B series. They are designed to operate reliably at temperatures up to 125°C and meet UL94V-O specifications thanks to an envelope of self-extinguishing resin in the housing. Target applications include capacitive power supplies, three-phase UPS, smart metering and microinverters for solar applications. They also suit automotive…
Easby Group completes acquisition
Easby Group, the specialist electronics company, announces the acquisition of Matrix Electronics, an electronics kitting and supply chain solutions provider. The deal has been completed on 24th May 2023 by its subsidiary business, Delta Impact, and is a major milestone in Easby Group’s strategic development to become the independent technical distribution partner of choice, for a full range of added…
Microcontroller and Processors
Microcontroller A microcontroller is a small integrated circuit that is specifically designed to take charge of a certain process that is carried out by an embedded system. The components of a processor, memory, and input/output (I/O) peripherals are typically integrated onto a single chip in a typical microcontroller. Microcontrollers are used in wide varieties of applications, such as in automotives,…
Retirement and rebirth
Readers of Electronics Sourcing’s monthly leader column will be aware of my interest in demographics, particularly declining birth rates which began in the ‘70s and the unavoidable consequence of ageing and declining numbers of workers and consumers. This process has now started chipping away at the electronics industry. Over the past two or three years I have witnessed an…
Expanded sourcing options for EOL products
The problem of obsolescence is common, unremitting and complex in the networking, industrial, and aerospace/defense industries. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in these and other technology-intensive industries are committed to products that require considerable investment—time, money and resources—to produce and to change when components designed into them reach end of life (EOL). New products may take years to architect, verify and…
Littelfuse Launches New LTKAK2-L Series High Power TVS Diodes in Surface Mount Package
Achieve robust circuit protection for high-power applications using 60-80% less PCB space. Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced the release of its latest product, the LTKAK2-L Series High Power TVS Diodes. This surface mount solution addresses the market demand for automated PCB assembly process-compatible TVS diodes with a high…
Galco Hosts Electronics and Automation Show with ABB and Rittal
The show focuses on industrial electronics and automation products and demonstrations. Galco Industrial Electronics (Galco) announced it will host an electronics and automation show with the world’s leading power and automation technology, and safety company, ABB, and global industrial enclosure innovator, Rittal. Taking place at Galco headquarters, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, the show will…
Investing in British manufactured customised wound components
Kamic Group has acquired AGW Electronics, a UK manufacturer of customised wound magnetic components such as transformers, inductors and associated assemblies. The company is based in Staveley, Derbyshire in a purpose-built 2,800m² production facility. AGW has over 60 employees and annual sales of approximately £5 million. A broad customer base includes the aviation, telecommunications, audio, military and automotive sectors….
Display and Optoelectronics Components
Made from Crystalline materials, Optoelectronic devices are parts of a circuit that transform electrical energy to light and light to energy through semiconductors. Optoelectronic devices can detect or send out electromagnetic radiation, usually in the visible and near-infrared (NIR) parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Different types of Optoelectronics Devices are Photodiodes, Photovoltaics, Photoresistors, Lightemitting Diodes, Optical Fibres, etc. Photodiodes –…
Partnership strengthens domestic lithium supply chain
Dragonfly Energy and Ioneer have announced a commercial offtake agreement which Dragonfly believes will strengthen US battery supply chains and invest in production and manufacturing of Nevada-sourced lithium. Nevada Governor, Joe Lombardo, said: “This agreement between Dragonfly Energy and Ioneer, and hopefully more like it in the future, are vital to our economy as we work to develop this new…
Electromechanical Components Distributor
An electromechanical component is one that employs an electrical signal to effect a mechanical change, such as motor rotation. Common types of Electromechanical Components are switches and relays. Electromechanical switches are used to create, break, or alter the flow of electrical energy in a circuit. Electromechanical switches have numerous functions, and interrupting a circuit so it can be switched off…
Transforming specialty electronics
Micross offers a single-source solution for the design and manufacture of specialty microelectronic components. With authorised access to die and wafer suppliers, plus advanced packaging, assembly, modification and test capabilities, Micross can provide solutions including bare die, fully packaged devices and complete program lifecycle sustainment. Applications include aerospace, defense, space, medical and industrial. Regarding bare die, Micross has access…
Electromechanical Components Distributor
An electromechanical component is one that employs an electrical signal to effect a mechanical change, such as motor rotation. Common types of Electromechanical Components are switches and relays. Electromechanical switches are used to create, break, or alter the flow of electrical energy in a circuit. Electromechanical switches have numerous functions, and interrupting a circuit so it can be switched off…
Low noise, efficient fans offer extended life-time
EAO has introduced a new family of low-noise, low power, longer-life equipment cooling fans. Developed by Sanyo Denki, the San Ace 9RA Series fans are available for 12, 24 or 48VDC operation in frame sizes of 60, 80, 92, 120 and 140mm. Frame thicknesses span 25 to 38mm. The fans offer similar airflow and static pressure to other popular…
ESNA Top 10 Americas Independent Distributors Report 2023
Capacity challenges persist Thomas Smart discovers the biggest challenges facing independent distributors are inflation, lead times and component shortages. Continued financial instability has been a major challenge recently faced by the electronic component industry. The pandemic-induced global economic downturn has resulted in supply chain disruptions and reduced supply, plus inflation which increased significantly late 2022 and early 2023. Inflationary pressures…
Environmental benefits of additive manufacturing
The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland introduces a study highlighting how the environmental impact of flexible electronics can be reduced by almost 90 per cent. The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has announced the results of a study investigating how changing the manufacturing of electronics can improve their environmental impact. For example, one of the project’s most…
Ultra-soft conformability combats uneven surfaces
Parker Hannifin’s Chomerics Division has released Therm-a-Gap PAD 70TP, an ultra-soft (15 Shore) high-performance thermally conductive gap filler pad for demanding industrial applications. The product offers 7.0W/m-K thermal conductivity, ultra-soft conformability and low outgassing, providing an effective thermal interface between heat sinks and electronic devices, even where uneven surfaces, air gaps or rough surface textures exist. Said to…
ECIA Top 50 America’s Authorized Distributors Report 2023
Distributors Deliver Back-to-Back 20% Growth Years Top Americas distributors deliver crucial value to distressed electronics components supply chain and achieve revenue jump of 21.9% in historically challenging year. Every day presents a new challenge for distributors as they strive to deliver outstanding support to their customers and partners up and down the supply chain. Gauging by the revenue growth achieved…
Affordable quality
In this article, Rapid explains how its own brands are designed to provide alternatives to recognised brands while offering savings without sacrificing quality. Rapid Electronics’ private label development manager, Graham Davies, explained: “Rapid’s own brands aim to offer competitive pricing, but with the confidence that many years of industrial experience is behind the products. We are proud of our…
PCB mount battery contacts slide into
Keystone Electronics introduces electronics buyers to new nickel plated, spring steel battery contacts designed to slide into molded cases. Keystone Electronics has met increasing demands for higher energy, lower weight cylindrical battery usage with the introduction of its latest leaf spring contacts designed to slide into molded cases with wire leads or mount directly onto a PCB as a…
Commitment to quality and reliability
DK-Daleba’s business development manager, Tony Hawkins, explains how AS910B accreditation highlights the company’s investment in quality PCB manufacturing. Aerospace and defence manufacturers rely heavily on quality PCBs to support their complex electronic systems. With safety and reliability paramount, it is imperative that PCB suppliers meet rigorous quality standards to ensure their products are fit for purpose. Quality accreditations such…
Printed Circuit Boards
Printed Circuit Board, also known as PCB, is a board that has conductive and insulating parts. PCB mechanically support and electrically connect the electronic components together. Solder is used to connect the electrical components on the surface of the PCB. It also acts a strong mechanical adhesive since solder is made of metal. PCBs have different layers: Substrate, Copper, Soldermask,…
Simplifying fuse holder assembly
Schurter introduces its through hole reflow OGN glow wire resistant, open fuse holder which can help manufacturers simplify their printed circuit assemblies If a fuse blows it is useful if it can be replaced easily. Such needs gave rise to hybrid PCBs: surface mount technology (SMT) circuit boards that contain additional drill holes for through hole technology (THT) components….
New Littelfuse 150520 Inline Fuse Holder Series Offers Easier Installation, Saves PC Board Space
Includes single-piece molded body with pre-stripped wire leads for quick assembly. Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced the latest release of the 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders product line. The latest 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders are rated 600 VAC/VDC voltage at 20 amps in a 5×20 mm size. These…
Sourcing PCBs: benefits of local support
In this article, NCAB asks the question, does buying PCBs with local support, from a local team make a difference? Close personal contact with customers and service tailored to the customer’s requirements are key factors in the NCAB Group’s business model. To meet this approach, the business is organised in a decentralised manner. Each national subsidiary is responsible for…
Distributors thirst and prep for demand-creation snapback
Component distribution is their bread-and-butter business but high-value demand-creation is what distributors thirst for as electronics industry seeks a return to normality. After a lull in demand-creation activities during the recent round of component shortages, when supply chain management functions—especially procurement and order fulfillment—took precedence over most other OEM support activities, distributors are angling for a swift return to more…
Optimizing wiring harnesses
In this article, TTI’s supplier marketing manager, John Sandy, walks readers through the support services distributors can offer during the design and manufacture of wiring harnesses. When building wiring harnesses, how helpful would it be if a capable distributor could streamline and simplify the process. With the recent supply chain issues, an authorized distributor should also have the parts…
Shield customers from global supply issues
PEI-Genesis’ senior VP and MD Europe, Jonathan Parry, advises on how to provide stability for customers during uncertain times. Shipping costs between China and the UK increased by over 350 per cent between 2020 and 2021, according to China-Britain Business Council. Issues including the pandemic, war in Ukraine and Brexit have created component shortages and forced many manufacturers to…
Manufacturers making sourcing easier
In this article, Samtec explains how access to manufacturer stock means the supply chain can become an integral element in the design process. In the world of electronic components, the roles played by manufacturer and distributor are shifting because the modern design process is changing. As more product selection is conducted online with less personal contact, it is vital…
Instant access to fast data interconnect
Amphenol CS connectors enable data transfer rates up to 985MB/s with the SD Express and microSD Express card sockets. They support the PCIe Gen 3 interface, plus the NVMe application protocol. Features include: compliance with SD7.0 specifications; pin recognition that ensures better read function when inserting the memory card; and improved protection. Their target applications include consumer electronics such…
Powering up the charging infrastructure
Newark is stocking Eaton’s newest range of electric vehicle chargers. The range is designed to provide fast-charging capabilities alongside environmentally friendly solutions. Additionally, the chargers provide the data-driven insights needed to manage the impact of charging on a building’s infrastructure. Newark’s global head of technical marketing, Cliff Ortmeyer, said: “In the ever-expanding market for electric vehicles, it is important…
Adaptor boosts backshell options
Sager Electronics is now stocking Conxall’s Multi-Con-X extra-large backshell expanded line of high-performance, sealed circular plastic connectors. The company states Multi-Con-X has set the industry standard for sealed circular plastic connectors for nearly 50-years. This new adapter allows the much larger backshell from the Mega-Con-X to be used with the Multi-Con-X. It is offered in a kit with one…
Fixing a break in the defence supply chain
According to Charcroft’s product specialist Chris Leek, restoring the continuity of supply after a break in the defence supply chain needs specialist distribution skills. The recent withdrawal of a manufacturer from supplying circuit breakers for defence applications has highlighted the specialised distribution skills needed to maintain supply continuity. In fact, this manufacturer will not even supply commercial circuit breakers…
Passive Electronic Components
Passive Components are used for power conversion, power stability, filtering, and configuring integrated circuits. All Passive Components have 2 characteristics that are common to them: Firstly, they do not need power sources. All Passive Components function without an external power source, neither they can be modified by it. Their influence is only the flow of power. Secondly, they do not…
Extended connectivity portfolio
Renesas is acquiring Panthronics to enrich its portfolio of connectivity technology, extending its reach into high-demand near-field communication applications in fintech, IoT, asset tracking, wireless charging and automotive environment. Renesas’ president and CEO, Hidetoshi Shibata, said: “Connectivity has been a priority area of ours, expanding and differentiating the realm of solutions we offer. We see tremendous opportunities for Panthronics’…
Littelfuse Adds 3425L Series SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications
Provides resettable overcurrent protection for data center, telecom, industrial robotics, and consumer electronics. Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced the release of the 3425L Series SMD resettable PPTCs (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) overcurrent circuit protection devices. The latest 3425L Series SMD PPTCs is an extension of the Littelfuse PolySwitch® family…
New White Paper Medical Connectors – Single Use VS Limited Use
Equipment used in hospitals and at emergency sites must be extremely reliable and as close to sterile as possible. A patient’s life may depend on it. Until recently, that meant the cables and connectors had to fall into one of two categories – disposable or reusable. Initially, it may appear that single-use, disposable assemblies offer the better solution because they…
Agreement expands GaN portfolio
Anglia Components has expanded its portfolio of power solutions following the signing of a UK and Ireland distribution agreement for EPC, a provider of gallium nitride-based power management technology. Anglia’s marketing director, John Bowman, said: “Power is attracting considerable focus from our customers. Their concern is driven both by environmental and economic considerations. EPC impressed us as a company…
Cable-assembly product line extended
Molex has extended its cable-assembly product line with solutions from I-PEX, a specialist in high-frequency, high-speed transmission connectors. Together, the organizations offer I-PEX MHF 4L LK and MHF I LK cable assemblies, available in multiple configurations using standard MHF receptacles and Molex RF connector interfaces. The MHF I series of micro-RF coaxial connector systems takes advantage of I-PEX’s patented…
Mesh network modules now in stock
NeoCortec has signed a new global distribution agreement with Poland-based distributor Transfer Multisort Elektronik which operates from Lodz, Poland with a 18,800m² warehouse and logistics centre. NeoCortec’s business development manager, Cato Skibsted Fagermo, said: “We believe that TME is an ideal new distribution partner for us and they will do well promoting our NeoMesh wireless mesh network modules together…
Supporting Lithuania
Wurth Elektronik Lietuva has received its official registered company status. Thus, the seven Lithuanian employees of Würth Elektronik form another subsidiary of the manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components. MD, Zenonas Vaitonis, has represented Würth Elektronik in Lithuania and Latvia since 2017. The region boasts manufacturers in areas including wireless technology, fleet management systems, power electronics for lasers and…
Combating counterfeit semiconductors
Rochester Electronics EMEA’s technical sales manager, Ken Greenwood, discusses how companies can fight counterfeiting and ensure an authorised supply. In times of supply shortage, or where there is need for a discontinued component, the risk of encountering counterfeits increases dramatically. Counterfeit semiconductors come in many disguises, including the following. Firstly, non-functional or scrap product, re-marked as good and…
Secure IC programming meets international security legislation
EPS Global has announced a secure programming service that addresses the requirements of international legislation covering cybersecurity measures for internet-connected devices. Via its worldwide network of 22 programming facilities, EPS Global delivers secure provisioning and encryption solutions to ensure cyber threats that originate online are nullified. The company also works with IAR Systems to deliver an end-to-end solution that…
One-chip solution for HV USB-C
Mouser Electronics is now stocking Infineon Technologies’ EZ-PD PMG1-B1 USB Type-C microcontrollers which provide an integrated, one-chip solution for high-voltage USB-C applications requiring a flexible and secure MCU and a reduced bill-of-materials, like power tools, small appliances, E-bikes and more. The microcontrollers are integrated, single-port USB-C Power Delivery solutions. These high-voltage, programmable USB power delivery systems feature an integrated…
Hybrid capacitors immediately available
Panasonic Industry has announced its hybrid polymer capacitors are immediately available. Reacting to challenging worldwide market and supply chain dynamics, Panasonic has expanded production of its hybrid capacitors. The company has increased its capacity five-fold over the last three-years and expects to more than triple the current production output in the next four-years. Panasonic Industry’s division director EMEA/device solution…
Instant access to auto comms
Mouser Electronics is now shipping Jody-W3 host-based automotive modules from u-blox. The modules are designed for increasing numbers of wireless high-speed, high-data communication connections for automobiles and industrial IoT applications from manufacturing automation and machine control to security and surveillance. The modules offer concurrent dual-band (2.4 and 5GHz) multi-radio capability, featuring WiFi6 with 2×2 MIMO and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.1….
Tantalum nitride anti-moisture resistors on short lead times
Current market conditions are making it challenging to find common components such as precision chip resistors. If the application requires robust stability and moisture withstanding, tantalum nitride technology is a great solution. Unfortunately, tantalum nitride resistors can have long lead times and aren’t typically available from stock. Stackpole’s RTAN series is an AEC compliant precision chip resistor with popular…
New source for audio capacitors
BEC Distribution has become UK distributor for the WEE Technology Company, a manufacturer of audio capacitors serving global markets. WEET’s premium range of capacitors adds to BEC’s Select range of alternative passives. WEET was founded over two decades ago to manufacture plastic film capacitors, including metallized polyester and polypropylene film. The company specializes in premium capacitors for crossover audio…
Buying into resistor manufacturing
Bourns has acquired substantially all of the operating assets of Riedon a manufacturer of resistors headquartered in Alhambra, California. Riedon’s products are used to help enhance efficiency and reliability. Bourns Protection Division’s president, Craig Shipley, said: “As a leader and innovator of custom, high quality resistive solutions, Riedon’s products are well known for their stability over time even within…
Unique video and storage add-ons
Avnet brings a new DisplayPort and eMMC add-on module which provides features of high-definition video output and rugged, bootable storage to the ZUBoard 1CG. The Avnet ZUBoard 1CG features the AMD-Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ ZU1CG device—described as the smallest, lowest power and most cost-optimized member of the Zynq UltraScale+ family. It suits miniaturized, compute-intensive edge applications in industrial and healthcare…
What Does It Mean To Be a Value-Add Distributor?
At PEI-Genesis, we’re not just any typical connector distributor; we offer engineered solutions. As a value-add distributor, we assemble connectors to meet our customers’ application needs in our three production facilities around the globe, allowing us to consistently deliver with speed, service, and quality that is unmatched in the industry. But what exactly does it mean to be a value-add…
Never Go Short – Shortage Mitigation Solutions
Shortage Mitigation This year has been such a roller coaster for us all and has left us in a continuous loop. Countless unexpected events happened just within a year, and all of them had made huge impacts on most industries. In the world of electronics, it became a great struggle and resulted in massive supply chain disruptions and component shortages….
Reaching into new industries
Expect length-unlimited flexible printed circuits to start appearing on more BoMs as manufacturers explore the benefits offered by Trackwise’s Improved Harness Technology. Trackwise Designs has revealed that its length-unlimited flexible printed circuits (FPCs) are driving product innovation, as designers apply the patented Improved Harness Technology (IHT) FPC technology to solve their design challenges and enable smarter, more advanced products….
Benefits of conducting virtual clinical trials
Avnet explains how harnessing IoT to conduct virtual trials will help clinical research organizations (CROs) adopt a more patient-centric approach and deliver the following benefits. Cost reduction: It isn’t uncommon for clinical trials to last years and for costs to reach several billion Euro. Using IoT to conduct virtual trials could dramatically reduce the timing from years to months…
Developing intelligent industrial solutions for harsh environments
IIoT applications require a different component portfolio than traditional solutions to withstand harsh conditions. This article highlights the critical components. IIoT has made possible innovations in artificial intelligence and IoT technologies, pushing intelligence into harsh environments where traditional solutions cannot survive. In industries like oil/gas and factory automation, electrical systems face challenges like vibration, chemicals and temperature extremes. Connectors…
How to spot counterfeit electronic components
Counterfeits electronic components are Electronic components that are misleading as to the origin or quality relating to the parts. It is possible to counterfeit a certain electronic component and potentially infringe one’s trademark license rights. Counterfeit parts often have inferior specifications and quality. They may be a hazard in a critical system such as an aircraft navigation and life support…
PEI-Genesis goes Above and Beyond
PEI-Genesis is far more than a distributor for electrical connectors: we offer extensive customization options and inventory solutions for engineers looking to build their next application. Read below to learn how to customize your connectors using our bonded inventory and best-in-industry supply management and delivery options. Customizing Your Connectors With PEI-Genesis PEI-Genesis is committed to providing high-quality interconnect solutions and…
Time to reignite at leadership summit
EDS 2023 brings manufacturers, representatives and distributers together in one place to interact with decision-makers and build new business relationships A refreshed EDS 2023 will combine insightful programming and new ways to connect with potential channel partners, build brands and stay ahead of the curve. With decades long legacy, EDS is a unique conference and event business, functioning as…
2023 supply chain outlook
NewPower Worldwide discusses trends for 2023 including decentralized supply chains, increased supplier collaboration, digital technologies and contingency plans The global supply chain is a complex, dynamic network comprising multiple nodes and players. OEMs need to remain agile and resilient to cope with future changes, while maintaining their competitive edge. One challenge is rising demand for customization, where customers…
Looking ahead to 2033’s supply chain
Mouser Electronics’ senior vice president of products, Jeff Newell, says the keys to managing ever changing supply environments are visibility, agility and resiliency Global conflicts, weather events, strikes, geo-political upheavals and economic booms and busts are just some of the things that can adversely affect a supply chain. Future gazing is tricky, particularly a year or more away. Forecasting…
Flash forward: electronic supply chain in 10-years
Digi Key Electronics’ vice president, David Stein, says the future of the electronics supply chain looks brighter than ever and makes some predictions for the coming decade Procurement has shifted to digital for many organizations, with purchasing professionals and engineers expecting real-time data at their fingertips. Demand will continue to grow for one-stop-shops where everything can be purchased in one…
Journey of the electronics supply chain
Electronics Sourcing asked RS Group president of electronics & global strategic suppliers, Chris Beeson, for his supply chain predictions for the next decade After several years of instability, the electronics supply chain is beginning to show resilience. Simultaneously, global demand is seeing unprecedented expansion with the implementation of AI, 5G, renewable energy and Industry 4.0. Chris Beeson said: “Global…
Meet Cristina Camisa, Inside Sales Manager of Italy
Meet Cristina Camisa- a thirteen-year member of the PEI-Genesis family. As the Inside Sales Manager of Italy, Cristina directly oversees a team of four PEI members. In addition to her managerial role, Cristina played a huge part in opening the branch in Italy in December 2009, allowing her to head the Italian office consisting of 15 people. Cristina’s journey…
6G is happening, and here’s what you need to know
The term 5g has become ubiquitous in the technology industry and the world as we know it. It has been hailed as the next great technological revolution, promising to transform how we live, work, and communicate. However, even as 5g networks are still being rolled out across the globe today. The tech industry is already looking towards the next big…
Dedicated to design and purchasing support
For over 40-years, Review Display Systems has supported UK-based businesses with products, systems and services across diverse industry sectors Engaging with Review Display Systems as a design and manufacturing partner enables access to the latest technology, product portfolios and technical support in embedded computing, display technology and design services/solutions. Review Display Systems is a specialist embedded computing and…
Make contact with power excellence
Sunpower Group Holdings’ CEO, Russell Parr, invites readers to Sunpower’s ECS stand to explore its ranges of power supplies and LED lighting products Sunpower is making its first appearance at the Electronics Component Show. As a leading supplier of switch mode and industrial power management solutions, Sunpower supports customers with both standard and bespoke power requirements, ranging from primary…
Complete sourcing service
Solid State Supplies can now supply commercial and industrial hard-to-source parts from suppliers it is not franchised for, giving customers a more complete service Solid State Supplies has responded to increasing demand for its sourcing and obsolescence solutions by strengthening its component sourcing team. The company now provides a wide range of component-level services to help customers overcome supply…
Finding and choosing the right electronic components
In this article Mouser’s senior VP of global service and EMEA and APAC business, Mark Burr-Lonnon signposts customers to useful online purchasing and engineering tools Mouser Electronics offers a suite of online tools for buyers and engineers to simplify the process of selecting and purchasing products. The company’s Help Center and Services & Tools let customers request data sheets,…
Keeping an eye on component inspection
Adaptix’ commercial director NDE, Andy Barnes, introduces inspection technologies designed to stop counterfeits in their tracks while letting genuine parts flow freely AdaptixNDE is using ECS to launch and demonstrate four technologies. Firstly, a 3D component-counting capability which images a stack of reeled components inside their box without breaking the manufacturers seal. Secondly, 3D intelligent inspection for a stack…
PCB etching innovation unveiling
In this article, Electron Electronics, describes the reintroduction of the Mega bubble etch tank and prepares visitors for the unveiling of the ultimate etching machine In spring 2019, UK PCB processing equipment manufacturer, Mega Electronics, closed. Its products were used throughout education and industry for manufacturing prototypes and small quantities of PCBs. Over the last 40-years most students making…
Golden age of connectivity
TTI’s business development manager—connector/electromechanical, Steve Brahosky, explains how a golden age of connectivity will provide opportunities for years While the Roaring 20s conjure a time of excitement and adventure a century ago, the 2020s is an equally ambitious and ground-breaking era for connectivity in electronics, as society and technology propel us towards innovations that touch every facet of…
Power connectors, fuse holders, switches and more
In this article, TME highlights a range of Schurter products, including power connectors, fuse holders and switches, which visitors can explore on their stand Schurter’s power connectors, manufactured to IEC 60320, are popular in power supply connections. Specifications include 250VAC and currents up to 16A. Application environments include consumer appliances, industrial devices and medical equipment. Cylindrical fuse holders offer…
Harness assembly right first time
Join Advanced Rework Technology to discuss, in particular, the new E revision of IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies The 620 standard prescribes practices and requirements for the manufacture of cable, wire, and harness assemblies, describing materials, methods, tests and acceptability criteria for producing crimped, mechanically secured and soldered connections. Revision E has significant…
ODU Exhibiting at Ocean Business Technology Exhibition 18-20th April 2023 at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
18-20th April 2023 at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton ODU-UK Ltd are pleased to be exhibiting, meeting-up with customers old and new. On display will be lots of new products, including the most recent latest additions to the ODU MINI-SNAP® Connector range: Available in four series: L, K, B and F – characterised by robust metal housings with push-pull…
Hello! from Özdisan
Özdisan, is Electronic Component distributor and EMS provider in Turkey. It was founded in 1980 . We have local offices and overseas offices in Greece and Hong Kong. Özdisan has one of the largest stock inventory in Europe with over USD 60 Million inventory level with centralized warehouse in Istanbul . Özdisan is authorised distributor of more than 200 remarkable…
Semi sales up and down
Recent research reveals worldwide semiconductor sales totaled a record $573.5 billion in 2022, but sales slowed significantly during the second half of the year The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $573.5 billion in 2022, the highest-ever annual total and an increase of 3.2 per cent compared to 2021. However, sales slowed during the…
Ultra compact IEC appliance inlet saves space
Schurter’s new 5121 filtered appliance inlet features an IEC C14 inlet with capacitors and enclosed steel housing that shields high-frequency interference conducted through cables or radiated interference. Suited for applications with shallow installation depth, the filter suppresses the equipment’s high-frequency interference at the mains input while other additional low-frequency filter components, such as chokes and capacitors, can be placed…
Trustworthy solution to obsolescence
Winslow Adaptics invites visitors to explore its drop-in chip and PCB replacements as a solution to their obsolescence issues and supply-chain shortages The Winslow Adaptics Program began in the early 1990s when Marconi approached the company for a solution to a critical, but obsolete, PGA device. Winslow’s design team replaced the PGA with a functionally identical PLCC based solution….
Strengthened DRAM portfolio
In this article Simms’ CSO, Kevin Howse, explains how a new partnership with Intelligent Memory will help buyers sidestep the pain of product discontinuation Memory and storage expert Simms International has announced a new partnership with memory manufacturer Intelligent Memory. Simms will distribute Intelligent Memory DRAM components and DRAM modules from its Kent-based facility. Intelligent Memory specialises…
Self-fixture connector family expands
Cinch Connectivity Solutions has expanded its Johnson/Cinch Connectivity Solutions self-fixture family of connectors with three new proprietary, patented solutions available in 2.92, 2.4 and 1.85mm configurations. Johnson is claimed to be the only supplier offering a self-fixture solution, saving customers time and money in the manufacturing process and reducing the need to use a fixture. Designed for industrial, medical,…
Enclosures, fabrications, e-mech components and more
Buyers and engineers seeking innovative enclosures, trusted terminal blocks and premium interconnects should head to CamdenBoss’ ECS stand Visitors to CamdenBoss’ stand can explore the latest in off-the-shelf enclosure solutions. First in the line-up is the award-winning Hex-Box IoT enclosure, which sports a six-sided design and choice between solid, vented or even Raspberry Pi compatible panels. Next up…
Information is everything
Rapid explains how its longstanding relationships with manufacturers lets the company aggregate and communicate supply chain information for the benefit of customers Rapid states its longstanding global supply chain relationships are direct and responsive, providing quick access to the information required to provide customers with flexible distribution options bespoke to their needs. Using knowledge of pending availability or pricing…
Design and purchasing advice
Design engineers and purchasing professionals can share their technical and buying questions with Würth Electronics’ business managers and field application engineers Würth Electronics is a leading brand in the European electronic and electromechanical components market with a product portfolio including: EMC components, capacitors, inductors, RF inductors, LTCC components, transformers, circuit protection components, power modules, LEDs, connectors, switches and press-fit…
A world of fault finding options
Join Cupio Services at ECS to explore the benefits of deploying x-ray, acoustic, optical and electronic test, inspection and analysis services Cupio Services’ Basingstoke-based 3,000ft² facility services clients across the UK and Europe. No manufacturing process can be 100 per cent guaranteed so there is always a need for inspection and test and, in the event of a final…