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Bridging the large format size demand between 40 and 55in TFT LCD displays, Display Technology is offering AUO 46in high brightness displays designed for outdoor and public information markets. Brightness options are 1,500cd/m² (135W backlight) and 2,500cd/m² (166W backlight). A reduced brightness version is also offered, achieving 700cd/m² (77.1W backlight). Display Technology’s commercial manager, Brendan O’Reilly, said: “These particular AUO…

Today’s global security challenges are subject to fundamentally new frameworks. The emergence of new risks and threats, continue to affect the geo-political security situation. Applications with integrated C4ISTAR systems, such as the aircraft, satellites, ships, and ground vehicles, gather immense quantities of information. The synchronization, consolidation, and distribution of the collected data usually takes place in specially equipped vehicles, or…

Embedded automotive applications can benefit from Mercury Electronics Europe’s new range of ultra-miniature, ultra-low phase noise crystal oscillators. The surface mount HJ22 oscillators offer 15pF load LVCMOS output at frequencies from 20 to 50MHz with typical RMS phase jitter of 48fs, 300fs maximum. Phase noise characteristics of -153dBc/Hz at 10kHz offset and -166dBc/Hz at 100kHz offset (49.152MHz output frequency, 3.3V…

Bourns has expanded its POWrFuse high power fuse product family with the PF-F and PF-M series high power rating industrial fuse links specially designed to meet the UL248-13 semiconductor (aR) standard. These fuses help protect sensitive power semiconductor devices against overcurrent events in power inverters, converters, rectifiers, AC/DC drives, UPS systems and reduced voltage motor starters. The PF-F series features…

Nexperia has introduced the PMCB60XN and PMCB60XNE 30V N-channel small-signal trench MOSFETs, said to offer market-leading RDS(on) in the ultra-compact wafer-level DSN1006 package, to make energy go further where space is tight and battery runtime is critical. Ideal for smartphones, smart watches, hearing aids, and earphones, the new components support the trend towards greater intelligence and richer functionality that raise…

The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) changed the requirements for OEM’s that serve the European medical market, increasing the quality and traceability of medical devices. A key component of the MDR is Unique Device Identification (UDI) requiring permanent labeling for medical devices, to enable rapid product recalls within the supply chain – the information being stored in the European Database for…

Intelliconnect has developed a range of triaxial connectors, adaptors and cable assemblies which it describes as competitively priced and high-quality. Delivery from stock or custom designed products are both available. Triaxial products are available in TRB, TRT and other interfaces. They are used extensively in medical applications such as imaging and dosimetry in hospitals and clinics throughout North America and…

Würth Elektronik has introduced a new class of electrical double layer capacitor (EDLC) supercapacitors with snap-in terminals. WCAP-SISC capacitors are available with capacitance values of 100F and 350F, suited to applications with high power and high energy requirements such as UPS or energy storage solutions. They can be used in smart metering devices, network components or energy harvesting applications and…

Tioga’s managing director, Warwick Adams, explains how strong client and supplier partnerships are helping the CEM manage the dual challenges of costs and parts availability Managing costs and parts availability in the current electronics arena has become the main focus of a CEM’s day-to-day life. The emphasis is to check on all parts required to fulfil orders or part ship….

Avnet Silica’s Paul Leys, explains how the company is helping aviation manufacturers source the technology needed to support next generation air-based transportation The avionics sector is recovering from three of the most difficult years in its history. However, things are starting to look positive and there is ample potential for innovation. According to Market Research Strategy, the post-pandemic global aerospace business is experiencing a 6.4…

Nexperia has extended its portfolio of ESD protection diodes which is designed to protect high-speed data lines such as USB 3.2, HDMI 2.0, LVDS, automotive A/V monitors, displays and cameras. The portfolio also aims to address upcoming high-speed video-links as well as OPEN Alliance MGbit ethernet applications. Latest additions include PESD5V0C1BLS-Q and PESD5V0C1ULS-Q, both two-pin single line devices with compact…

Rochester Electronics’ technical sales manager, Ken Greenwood, discusses how military and aerospace customers can protect themselves from supply chain disruption When the world began emerging from the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic 15-months ago the semiconductor market’s capacity issues became apparent. The first sign of trouble was the automotive market’s inability to meet high volume orders with the minimal stock…

Murata’s new BLE32SN series of chip ferrite beads is claimed to be the world’s first chip-type noise suppression components to have 20A current rating. Applications include noise suppression in circuits with large current flows, such as the battery charging systems and powertrains of electric vehicles, plus industrial equipment. Previously no chip-type noise suppression filter could attain a 20A rating. This…

SeSemi Electronics argues that kitting offers a solution to Covid’s significant and lasting impact on logistics and overheads regarding supply chain management Component kitting services have evolved over time, with customer input helping shape the required service and determine how it is implemented. No two customer requirements are identical, thus flexibility is arguably the single most important factor. The component…

Mouser Electronics specialises in the introduction of the newest products and technologies from its 1,200 manufacturer brands for engineers and buyers worldwide. The company’s extensive product offering includes semiconductors, sensors, optoelectronics, power products, embedded solutions, interconnects, passives, test and measurement, and electromechanical, plus a vast range of other components authorised from the top names in components. Mouser sells millions of…

Harwin is bringing greater strength to its German supply chain through a new strategic partnership with MSA Components. The agreement allows MSA to offer all the latest products from Harwin’s portfolio, including Gecko, Datamate, Kona and M300 series connectors. With a 75-year history, MSA Components is a German supplier specialising in high-reliability products, with clients in satellite, oil/gas, aircraft, UAV,…

Has your business been struggling with supply chain challenges? You’re not alone. As shocks have led to far-reaching consequences for business leaders and consumers, supply chain management is headed for a reset. Demand for semiconductors has risen while supply has dwindled due to limited production capacity. Products like electric vehicles were heavily impacted by shortages, and many EV-makers slashed production…

Lane Electronics has announced availability of Positronic’s Mach-D connector family which boasts machined aluminium or stainless-steel shells for durability, precision, planarity and electromagnetic compatibility. Standard MIL-DTL-24308-style D-Subminiature connectors are increasingly popular in harsh environment applications such as defense, commercial aircraft, medical devices, deep space and more. Solid machined metal shells are the primary differentiator between Mach-D products and their M24308…

Sager Electronics’ director, supplier marketing and product management, David Smith, explores solutions to connector supply chain bottlenecks, including 3D printing services Electronic systems designs pose many challenges and the impact of the recent raw material shortages and supply chain disruptions haven’t helped. Supply chain issues can haunt a product even after the initial design and prototype are complete, and the…

On Thursday 25 May 2023, purchasing professionals and design engineers will converge on the Kassam Stadium to explore component innovation and distribution This year’s Electronic Component Show—held in May at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford—was hailed a great success and details of ECS 2023 have been confirmed for Thursday 25 May 2023. Electronics Sourcing’s publisher, Mark Leary, said: “The one-day tabletop…

Amphenol’s latest range of high-power, high-voltage connectors designed for e-flight, e-VTOL and hybrid applications can now be sourced through Powell Electronics. The devices benefit from partial discharge free performance at an operating voltage of 2.0kVAC(rms) at 35,000ft, making them ideal for applications such as batteries, generators, motors and power distribution units. Raptor connectors also suit termination of screened HV power…

IMO’s Extensive Product Catalog Expands Galco’s Cross-Referencing Options Galco Industrial Electronics (Galco), a global distributor of industrial electronic components, is proud to announce that they are now IMO Automation’s (IMO) global e-commerce premier partner. This partnership makes Galco the first and only global supplier of IMO products online. “Galco’s established e-commerce presence has allowed us to bring big partners like…

Data is the new oil of the energy business. It’s at the heart of the EV smart metering sector, where consumers want lots of information but with a light touch. SmartElectri develops the metering platforms and integrations that help companies give their customers the quick, accessible information they need. Hitaltech has helped them develop the enclosures to house their electronics….

Electronics Sourcing asked Smith’s VP of business development, Renato Souza, to explore the evolution of automotive supply chains during the move to electric vehicles Q: With European countries fast-tracking the switch to electric vehicles, how will an automobile’s bill-of-materials evolve, especially as manufacturers move away from internal combustion engine production? Also, how will this change impact automakers’ purchasing departments? While…

Transcend and Impulse Embedded have announced a distribution partnership for memory and storage components in the industrial sector. The deal will see Impulse offering a line of standard and proprietary internal SSDs, different generations of DRAM memory modules, SD/microSD cards, eMMc memory and flash solutions. Transcend products are used in industries from transportation and healthcare to 5G communication, AIoT and…

Bourns has entered the insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) market with the company’s first high-efficiency 600/650V discrete product line co-packaged with a fast recovery diode. Designed using advanced trench-gate field-stop technology that provides greater control of dynamic characteristics, the five new BID Series discrete IGBTs are engineered to deliver lower collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) and lower switching losses compared to previous…

SEMI has applauded the signing of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 by US President Joe Biden. The legislation provides a 25 per cent tax credit for US facilities that produce semiconductors or chipmaking equipment and $52 billion in funding for new semiconductor programs. The funding includes $39 billion for grants available to chip manufacturers as well as semiconductor…

Newark is now stocking DFRobot’s LattePanda 3 Delta single board computer. The board is a pocket-sized hackable computer (125 by 78 by 16mm) which supports Linux, Windows 10 and Windows 11. Newark’s head of single board computing, Romain Soreau, said: “LattePanda 3 Delta is poised to define a new era of computing and will be a driving force behind new…

For every PCB that is sourced, manufactured and used, comes an end-of-life opportunity to recycle and reuse. TCL Elektronika explains General military and civilian electronic systems are equipped with PCBs containing a variety of recyclable precious metals and important electronic components, some of which can be decomposed, recycled and reused, such as silver, gold, palladium and copper. The recovery rate…

Bourns PT121 series high Q radial inductors are now on last-time-buy with no replacements. BEC Distribution is now offering alternatives on five to seven-weeks lead time. The inductors are part of BEC’s Select range of passive alternatives, available on short lead times. Samples and spec sheets are now available. The inductors are lead free and RoHS compliant. BEC states they…

Digi-Key Electronics is now offering a selection of RockeTape structured air thermal insulation tape. RockeTape products use Blueshift’s patented AeroZero structured air polymeric aerogel technology to deliver a combination of low thermal conductivity and diffusivity. This line of thin, lightweight thermal insulation tape is designed to deliver peak performance in demanding applications on or off planet. Its structured air aerogel…

Farnell is now selling the new BeagleBone AI-64 SBC board from stock. Farnell states this is the first 64-bit open hardware single board computer designed for building performance-optimised embedded applications and offering an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning system. BeagleBoard.org Foundation board president, Jason Kridner, said: “With multiple SuperSpeed USB ports, familiar BeagleBone cape expansion headers and desktop-capable performance,…

PEI-Genesis’ European industrial product manager, Dawn Robinson, unpicks the growing problem of EV connector compatibility  There are several recognised standards, which categorise EV connectors. These include SAE J1772 Type 1, IEC62196 Type 2, GB/T and CHAdeMO connectors. SAE J1772 Type 1 were among the first EV connectors. These five-pin connectors supply single phase AC power between three and seven kilowatts…

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is proving beneficial to a broad cross section of different application areas. In industrial IoT, it is enabling seamless and scalable connectivity from devices at the edge all the way back to the cloud. Elsewhere, it is seeing uptake in home and building automation infrastructure, as well as in-vehicle networking. By streamlined conventional Ethernet requirements, SPE…

Sager Electronics has added Bel Power Solutions and CUI product brands to its portfolio. BPS specializes in power products (25W to 25kW) for server architecture, storage, networking and telecommunications, while CUI offers a range of lower power (0.5 to 550W) power supplies. Sager Electronics’ supplier marketing and product manager, Kristin Bryant, said: “Already the largest distributor of power supplies in…

Princeps has been appointed an authorised distributor by high-performance RF connector manufacturer, COAX Connectors.  COAX Connectors designs interconnects incorporating RF connector technology which are manufactured in the UK and Asia to ISO 9001/2015 standards. A range of straight and angled interconnects is available. In addition  to standard gold and nickel–plated designs, alternative finishes include black nickel, white bronze and stainless…

Within 15-days, ODU can ship up to 15 rectangular modular connectors (ODU-MAC) or up to 150 metal circular connectors (ODU MINI-SNAP/ODU AMC) to customers worldwide. This service belies the fact that many industries are still experiencing supply bottlenecks and raw materials shortages. ODU has managed to reduce delivery times for standard products thanks to the company’s high level of vertically-integrated…

Stego is expanding capacity at its Schwäbisch Hall headquarters including a doubling of warehouse volume for production. The decision to double the volume of the automated warehouse was based on rising product demand which was straining material supply and logistics. The workforce is also growing, with the first half of 2022 seeing a 10 per cent increase to 150 employees….

Avnet Silica has signed an agreement to add SiTime products and technologies to its portfolio of silicon timing products. The deal extends a previous agreement in the US and Asia to cover the EMEA region. Avnet Silica’s director supplier management & fulfilment services, Laurence Dellicott, said: “These programmable and highly rugged solutions based on advanced MEMS technology are ideally suited…

Mouser Electronics has announced a new global distribution agreement to supply Allegro MicroSystems’ products including switches and latches, position sensors, current sensors, and magnetic speed sensors. For example, the ACS72981 linear Hall effect current sensor ICs offer AC or DC sensing solutions with response times of less than 2μs to enable overcurrent fault detection for safety-critical applications. The A31315 3D…

Allegro MicroSystems products are now available on Mouser’s website following a new distribution partnership. Customers have options for purchasing product samples, evaluation boards and production inventory. Popular products include current sensors, position/speed sensors and power management/motor control ICs. Allegro’s SVP of sales, Max Glover, said: “This partnership greatly enhances our commitment to creating and supporting a vibrant and diverse customer…

Mouser Electronics has announced a new global distribution agreement with Advanced Photonix, a provider of photonics, optoelectronics and electronic systems for aerospace, defense, medical and industrial OEMs. Mouser is stocking the company’s silicon, InGaAs PIN, APD photodiodes and hybrids and CdS LDR photocells. Advanced Photonix designs, develops and fabricates photodetectors, emitters and photoresistors. With in-house semiconductor fabrication services, the company…

PEI-Genesis has established a German legal entity to support local customers in Europe, particularly Germany. The company will continue to ship connectors from its Southampton, UK warehouse but customers in Europe will benefit from lower freight costs by buying locally, paying only local VAT. The Southampton facility remains the company’s European base of operations. The facility measures 65,000ft² and houses…

Kontron Europe is now offering end-to-end third-party manufacturing services for industrial PCs, HMIs, high-grade electronic systems and devices, plus avionic maintenance services. Kontron Europe previously provided assembly services exclusively for proprietary Kontron AG company products. Now, the company is opening its production capacities to third parties. In addition to pure systems assembly, the portfolio includes services such as in-house test…

Farnell is now stocking Bourns’ portfolio of standard and custom magnetics including power inductors and transformers, EMC compliance devices, signal transformers, common mode chokes and ferrite cores. Applications range from electric vehicle and e-mobility designs, to renewable energy and industrial infrastructure. Bourns Magnetics Division’s marketing VP, Achilles Chiotis, said: “Bourns is the ideal partner to help customers succeed in exciting…

With a large majority, the EU Parliament adopted the Council position on the new EU Battery Regulation, which is to replace the previous EU Battery Directive of 2006. The regulation is intended to ensure a more sustainable use of batteries throughout the EU and for the first time focuses on the entire life cycle of batteries. FBDi supports the requirement…

ProTek Devices has added circuit protection devices to its family of high-powered surface mount transient voltage suppression components that provide circuit protection in aerospace applications. These include relay drives; motor start-stop electromagnetic field protection; module lightning protection; and secondary lightning protection in AC/DC applications. The parts comply with RTCA DO-160G. Specifically, they meet section 22 for lightning induced transient susceptibility….

With a heightened demand for electronics rapidly increasing among all industry sectors, the global supply chain has struggled to meet manufacturers’ requirements, causing lines down and slowed time-to-market. Interestingly, over the past two years, the topic of the supply chain has become so prevalent that people with little understanding of what a supply chain is now know about supply chains….

Relec Electronics’ Premium’s CBS-10K DC/DC converter series is designed to provide peak power hybrid diesel-electric trains when catenary power is not available. The converters feature galvanic isolation between input and output, operating at fixed switching frequency. The single output converter has multiple I/O combinations to meet industrial and rail applications which require high power conversion in a compact design. The…

Anomet has introduced custom clad metal wire that can combine up to three materials to achieve the specific properties required in aerospace solar arrays and satellites. The wire combines up to three materials to achieve properties such as oxidation and corrosion-resistance, plus operation at cryogenic to 1200°C temperatures. Featuring two per cent or more cladding thickness, it can incorporate a…

In this article, Golledge unwraps recent supply chain shocks, then explains how the sector is steadily recovering with reducing lead times and costs. Q: What major changes has the crystal industry experienced over recent years? A: The frequency marketplace has been through a storm of issues since 2020 that have affected availability, price and lead times. These issues began with…

At Digi-Key, we’re listening to the realities and numerous challenges our customers and suppliers are facing, and we continue to stretch ourselves as we redefine what high service means to deliver on their needs. By improving and expanding upon our core capabilities, we are consistently adding value to both sides of the equation – our customers and our suppliers. The…

Schurter’s invisible, hygienic capacitive hidden switch (CHS) is now available via Rutronik. The switch can be hidden as it functions without mounting holes. Invisible installation suits hygiene applications such as medical and food products. The CHS attaches behind the surface using transfer adhesive tape. This eliminates drill holes and plug-in slots which aids cleaning. Likewise, there are no moving parts….

Omron DMS Europe’s new G9KB PCB power relay provides bi-directional high power DC switching for next generation renewable battery energy storage systems for homes and DC wall boxes for electric vehicles. It can replace two standard unidirectional relays. Omron’s strategic marketing manager, Steve Drumm, said: “This new relay is part of our response to the next stage of the renewable…

In this article, Schurter discusses the application of switches and displays in potentially explosive environments. When working in potentially explosive environments, products and equipment must comply with ATEX directives in the EU. ATEX certification means a product may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres and won’t trigger the ignition of hazardous air-gas mixtures. ATEX is the European certification, while IECEx…

Molex has announced quad-row board-to-board connectors, featuring the industry’s first staggered-circuit layout for 30 per cent space savings over conventional connector designs. These patent-pending connectors offer customers greater freedom and flexibility to support compact form factors including smartphones, smartwatches, wearables, game consoles and VR devices. Molex’ vice president and general manager Micro Solutions Business Unit, Justin Kerr, said: “With the…

E-con Systems has launched the e-CAM82_CUOAGX 4K ultra-low-light camera powered by the Nvidia Jetson AGX Orin system-on-a-module and based on the Sony Starvis IMX485 sensor. This large sensor camera (1/1.2in) is designed to address the rising processing needs of AI-based embedded vision applications such as autonomous mobile robots and agricultural vehicles. This large sensor size will also enable e-CAM82_CUOAGX to…

Phoenix Contact’s new compact PRC 20 installation system can handle up to 20A. The system suits power distribution applications where space is limited. Front mounted interfaces are available as male and female contacts. Integrated anti-rotation protection ensures reliable panel alignment. The company states the system’s innovative Duo-Unlock technology ensures increased flexibility during installation and maintenance. Depending on conditions and standards…

JDIT-K has introduced a new 15.8in transmissive colour TFT display module featuring a 2560 by 600px resolution, wide landscape format and in-plane switching LCD technology. Typical applications include: digital signage; public information systems; control consoles; in-vehicle clusters; public transport; and measurement/monitoring equipment. JDIT-K’s marketing manager, Benson Huang, said: “The optical performance and image characteristics of the new 15.8in TFT module…

SigmaTron International’s president, Jim Barnes, explains how a catering equipment manufacturer is benefitting from a regionalized manufacturing strategy Logistics and materials challenges over the last two years are driving a need to closely evaluate electronics manufacturing outsourcing strategy. Record inflation, plus continued materials supply and demand imbalance are likely to continue near-term. Sourcing teams are starting to ask how they…

PEI-Genesis’ European product manager industrial, Dawn Robinson, unpicks the growing problem of EV connector standardisation and compatibility. Currently there are four common EV connectors: Type 1, Type 2 (including the Tesla supercharger), CHAdeMO and CCS. Type 1 (SAE J1772) were among the first EV connectors. These five-pin connectors supply single-phase AC power between three and seven kilowatts and are mostly…

OKW argues this is a golden age for electronics enclosures, with innovations making it easier to specify standard and customised enclosures that are specialised, versatile or both Once the bane of an electronics designer’s life—the challenge of specifying elegant enclosures within tight budgets and timescales—is now a breeze and the journey from concept to finished enclosure has never been shorter….

The current global supply chain is not known for being a flexible system. Therefore, adaptability is a challenge that often falls on the customer.  In the semiconductor industry, having a plan A, B and sometimes even C, in your back pocket can help businesses better navigate and pivot in an ever-changing market. The best way to devise a back-up plan…

Avnet’s sales director lighting and transportation, Jason Skoczen, explores the infrastructure required to charge millions of vehicles at home and in public. As a global organization, Avnet has a privileged insight into how the EV charging infrastructure is developing across the world. Governments and private companies are generating growing momentum behind the move to fully battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). However, not…

Mouser Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with Diotec Semiconductor, offering the company’s range of diodes, rectifiers, FETs and voltage regulators for commercial and industrial-grade applications. SMD current-limiting diodes (CL15M45/CL20M/CL40M45) deliver parallel operation for higher current intensity, providing a durable, high-performance solution for applications such as low-power LED drivers and battery chargers. Offering 1W power dissipation, 0.5V reverse voltage…

Anglia Components has signed a distribution agreement with Alexander Battery Technologies, a UK manufacturer of custom battery packs for high end applications. Anglia is ABT’s first distributor and becomes its exclusive partner in the UK and Ireland. ABT offers customised battery packs for OEM customers, including Lithium-Ion, NiMH and primary battery solutions. Markets served include medical, power tools, communications, test,…

TTI Americas director, transportation market, Gabe Osorio, explores the origins of chip shortages in the automotive sector and introduces examples of remedies. It’s no secret that challenges to the automotive supply chain are impacting manufacturers and consumers alike. Spurred by the pandemic-induced drop in vehicle demand and exacerbated by closed factories, adjusted budgets and demand for other consumer electronics, a…

Danisense has signed a global franchise agreement with Farnell which is stocking twenty-three of Danisense’s most popular current sense transducers and accessories. The Farnell line-card includes current transducers spanning 50 to 2,000A. All are based on Danisense’s closed loop, flux gate sensor technology, which is said to result in accurate, stable and repeatable measurement. Products are made in Danisense’s vertically-integrated…

NXP Semiconductors has signed a memorandum of understanding with Foxconn to jointly develop platforms for a new generation of smart connected vehicles. Foxconn will leverage NXP’s portfolio of automotive technologies and expertise in safety and security to enable architectural innovation and platforms for electrification, connectivity and safe automated driving. The collaboration builds on the company’s initial digital cockpit partnership, based…

Solid State has entered a conditional agreement to acquire Custom Power, a US-based battery systems manufacturer and energy solutions provider. The acquisition brings complementary benefits, in-line with the group’s aims to internationalise its business, develop its ‘our brand’ product portfolio, broaden its complimentary product portfolio and invest in talent. In particular, the move will bring new and increased capabilities to…

Exro’s CEO, Sue Ozdemir, explains how EV manufacturers can experience significant cost savings by reviving and utilizing second-life batteries Exro Technologies states it has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries. The company has announced a development partnership with EV manufacturer, ev Transportation Services, to repurpose batteries from evTS’ FireFly ESV commercial utility vehicle for…

Newark’s global head of technical marketing, Cliff Ortmeyer, shows how comparing components with expertise can solve product shortages. Shortages in electronic components continue to be a critical concern for purchasing professionals. Even as the pandemic is winding down, disruptions to the global supply chain linger, creating long lead times, price increases and availability crises for many electronic product manufacturers. At…

Mercury Electronics Europe has announced a new range of ultra-miniature, ultra-low phase noise crystal oscillators that are ideal for use in embedded automotive applications. The new surface mount HJ22 oscillators offer 15pF load LVCMOS output at frequencies from 20 to 50MHz with typical RMS phase jitter of just 48fs, 300fs maximum. Phase noise characteristics of -153dBc/Hz at 10kHz offset and…

Electromagnetic Interference is a form of pollution that can affect electronic equipment that is not protected from it. Think of it as Electromagnetic smog. EMI can cause effects ranging from annoying noises on your car radio to serious accidents when safety critical equipment is caused to malfunction. Requirements for RFI/EMI shielding continue to grow, as many more electronic devices and…

Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, today announced the completion of its acquisition of C&K Switches (“C&K”). C&K is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical switches and interconnect solutions with a strong global presence across a broad range of end markets, including industrial, transportation, aerospace, and datacom. “The combination of our…

1 Click SMT Technology Co., ltd is pleased to announce that it received a 2022 EM Innovation Award in the category of Soldering – Selective for its MAS-i4 Selective Soldering Machine. The company adds this latest award along with a 2022 NPI Award, 2021 GLOBAL Technology Award and three 2021 Mexico Technology Awards. The MAS-i4 is the latest generation selective…

WPI Vision, a division of World Precision Instruments, is pleased to announce that it has signed on Circuit Technology, Inc. (CTI) as its manufacturers’ representative. Bob Doetzer will represent the new 3D SpectaSCOPE™ inspection microscope systems in North and South Carolina. CTI is a manufacturers’ representative group and IPC Master Training Center. The products represented by the company are used…

Mouser is stocking Bosch’s BMP390 barometric pressure sensor. The product is described as an ultra-small, low-power and low-noise 24-bit absolute barometric pressure sensor with vertical (z-axis) capabilities that enable accurate indoor localization with smartphones in case of emergencies. The sensor offers a pressure range of 300hPa to 1250hPa at zero to 65°C with typical relative accuracy of ±0.03hPa. Power consumption…

With a nanocrystalline metal core, Kemet’s SCF-XV AEC-Q200 qualified common mode chokes are designed to achieve higher inductance and impedance values, a broader frequency response and a smaller footprint than other common mode chokes currently available. This series is designed to fulfil demand for high voltage automotive and harsh environment industrial EMI filtering. The series offers up to 1,000V AC/DC….

Demand for analog semiconductors is surging as waves of digital applications ripple through all segments of the world economy. After about two years of tight supply conditions with severe shortages of critical components across the electronics manufacturing industry, electronic manufacturers, Tier-1 vendors and semiconductor suppliers are confronting a new dilemma: figuring out the optimal level of components to keep in…

Product Solutions – as diverse as the market we serve Standex Electronics is a worldwide market leader in the design, development, and manufacture of standard and custom electro-magnetic components, including Magnetics products and Reed Switch-based solutions. Their magnetic offerings include planar, Rogowski, current, and low- and high-frequency transformers and inductors. In addition, Reed switch-based solutions include MEDER, KENT, and KOFU…