Passive components make the grade
Specifying high reliability electronic components can feel overwhelming at first glance. DMTL walks buyers through the levels. Commercial grade: Starting with commercial grade, components are manufactured to datasheet specifications only. A large amount of flexibility surrounds the design, materials, processes and testing. AEC-Q200: Moving to automotive grade, AEC-Q200 is a stress test qualification for passive components, defined by the Automotive…
A trustworthy solution for end-to-end supply chain protection
Lattice explains how its SupplyGuard service preserves trust throughout unprotected supply chains by protecting against counterfeiting, overbuilding and trojan insertion. Lattice has launched its Sentry solutions stack and SupplyGuard supply chain protection service. Sentry stack comprises customizable embedded software, reference designs, IP and development tools to implement secure systems compliant with NIST Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) Guidelines (NIST SP-800-193). SupplyGuard…
SICK’s on the Level with its CQF Capacitive Sensor
Compact, economic and quick to install, SICK’s CQF16 capacitive level sensor has been developed to provide a universal, non-contact solution wherever the fill level of water-based liquids must be detected in non-metallic vessels, tanks or pipes. The robust, ECOLAB-certified SICK CQF16 level sensor is supplied with a one-clip mounting bracket that can be fastened securely to the wall of any…
SUBARU Selects ON Semiconductor Image Sensing Technology
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has announced that SUBARU CORPORATION has selected its image sensing technology to enable camera-based ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) in the car manufacturer’s new-generation EyeSight Driver Assist platform. The Levorg, a 2020 All-Wheel Drive Sports Tourer, is the first model to offer the new system. Winner of numerous safety awards, SUBARU’s EyeSight is one…
EUROQUARTZ launches new UK manufactured ruggedised clock oscillators with extended industrial temperature range
Frequency control specialist, Euroquartz has launched a new range of UK manufactured surface mount ruggedised clock oscillators offering an extended industrial operating temperature range from -40 to +105°C. A major advantage of these components is that they are manufactured in Euroquartz’s cleanroom facility in south west UK and are free of ITAR restrictions. Available on short lead times, the new…
New SVT series introduced as part of Panasonic Industry OS-CON capacitors
With low ESR and excellent noise reduction capability the SVT capacitors are ideal for industrial applications. Panasonic Industry Europe is continuously developing new series of surface mount Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid capacitors OS-CON and introduces the SVT series. This new series features low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) characteristics – even at low temperatures, excellent noise reduction capabilities, and frequency characteristics….
Supercapacitor technology comes of age
TTI’s supplier marketing manager, Pat Denton, reviews the development of supercapacitors and how they’re poised to change the ways electronics are designed. While supercapacitors, or electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs), have been around for a while, they are just now gaining a wider acceptance. Reasons for this delayed acceptance include more suppliers, lower price and more packaging options. Also, suppliers…
Schaffner reintroduce single-phase EMC filter for control equipment following increase in demand
Schaffner, the international leader in the fields of electromagnetic compatibility and power quality reintroduce the FN2415 – single-phase EMC filter for control equipment with extended capabilities. Large and complex machine tools with multiple driving axes and very long motor cables can be subjected to major reliability problems caused by internal coupling of interferences from the drive system to the control…
Investing in the North American supply chain
Rutronik’s chief marketing officer, Markus Krieg, shares his thoughts on the North American component supply chain now and in the future. Q) What changes have taken place since you took Rutronik USA’s helm and what do you predict for 2021? As I have been involved with Rutronik USA from day one, the key objective was to establish a warehouse location…
Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade DC-Link Film Capacitors Deliver Stable Capacitance and ESR in High Humidity Environments
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced a new series of Automotive Grade DC-Link metallized polypropylene film capacitors optimized for high humidity environments. The Vishay Roederstein MKP1848H DC-Link is Vishay’s first series of AEC-Q200 qualified DC-Link film capacitors to withstand temperature humidity bias (THB) testing — 85 °C, 85 % relative humidity for 1000 hours at rated voltage — without alteration of…
Short and long-term procurement strategies for electronic components
Rutronik suggests megatrends are increasing the importance of distributors in the automotive industry. Latest development trends in the automotive industry such as electro mobility, autonomous driving, digitalization, connectivity and new mobility concepts are significant drivers of the projected seven per cent compound annual growth rate for electronic components between 2020 and 2030. This also means that OEMs and tier one/two…
Component Sourcing the new tool for purchasing professionals
MMG Publishing, publisher of the industry leading Electronics Sourcing magazine is happy to announce Component Sourcing it’s latest offering to streamline the purchasing process. This free to use sourcing service allows purchasers to quickly and easily request component Bill of Materials (BoM) pricing and availability quotations from supporters of Electronics Sourcing globally. Requests will be sent instantly with responses going…
M12 Push-Pull with Inner Locking from Yamaichi Electronics now IEC standard
The push-pull version of the M12 connector with inner locking from Yamaichi Electronics is the very first M12 push-pull design, which has been defined as an international standard (IEC 61076-2-012). Therefore, M12 push-pull design-ins are possible now for M12 push-pull systems, without using proprietary solutions. From the beginning, Yamaichi Electronics has been setting a new standard with the M12 push-pull…
Seeds of change
Made in the USA was once the preferred branding for manufactured products. It signaled high quality, American ingenuity and skilled jobs for citizens. Following the post war re-build of Japanese and German economies, the advent of strategic trading blocs such as NAFTA and EU, and the rapid industrialisation of South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and China, the world became equally adept…
Be production-ready
In this article, SeSemi demonstrates that opting for production-ready component kits is one way to sidestep pandemic induced disruption Covid-19 has had a huge, and likely lasting, impact on the logistics and overheads related to supply chain management. Business closures, company restructuring, furloughed staff and increasing levels of redundancies have caused customers difficulties and driven the need to reach out…
Edging closer to optimised IIoT
A combination of cloud computing and edge computing is now the recognised optimum solution for IIoT. TME points the way Cloud computing has been a big driving force behind the digital industrial transformation, particularly Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and rising levels of industrial automation. However, using the cloud for data management and storage no longer represents the whole picture….
Navigating obsolescence
Force Technologies’ MD, Karen Salmon, steps buyers through some of the ways of managing obsolescence Obsolescence is a minefield for the uninitiated or unprepared purchasing professional. Those of us with 30-years experience still find the prospect of solving a problem daunting, with increasing counterfeit products and decreasing original products available through reputable channels. Some customers are looking for a stop-gap…
Keeping ahead of the obsolescence wave
PEI-Genesis’ European product director, Shaun Findley, discusses how choosing the right supplier can reduce the pressure when vital parts go end-of-life. The word ‘obsolescence’ induces anxiety for many buyers. There are several reasons parts become obsolete. The obvious reason is a superior model supersedes an existing part. For instance, flat-screen monitors replacing cathode-ray tubes. Other reasons include changing regulations or…
Understanding counterfeiting techniques and tests
As 4 Star explains, it’s important for buyers to be wary of non-trusted sources and use risk-based analysis for vendor and test plan selection. Over the past 10 to 15 years several common types of counterfeiting stand out. Most counterfeits can be considered recycled parts, possibly with correct part numbers but refurbished by sanding and re-marking or blacktopping and re-marking….
Ease the availability squeeze
Rebound Electronics’ CEO, Simon Thake discusses the pandemic, reshoring and building a supply chain that can tolerate uncertain times. Q) How has Rebound performed during the pandemic and has it impacted performance or deliveries? Rebound Group maintained its high level of service to clients. Safety of our team was placed first and, whilst the majority have been working remotely since…
Vishay Intertechnology Extends TNPW e3 Series of High Stability Thin Film Flat Chip Resistors With New Device in Compact 0201 Case Size
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has announced that the company has extended its TNPW e3series of Automotive Grade high stability thin film flat chip resistors with a new device in the compact 0201 case size. Offering low TCR of ± 25 ppm/K with tight tolerances down to ± 0.1 %, the resistor is designed to increase accuracy in automotive, industrial, test and measurement, and medical…
PROVERTHA offers ultra-compact angled SMT D-Sub connector in slimline design for industrial applications
Provertha has a comprehensive D-Sub connector range for a wide variety of applications and now also has a 9-pin slimline version for industrial applications in its portfolio. The high-performance D-Sub connector from the TMC series in slimline design reduces the required PCB area by up to 33% compared to a conventional D-Sub due to its 90° angled SMT terminations in…
Avnet Introduces Monarch Go Pi HAT for Simple, Cost-Effective Connectivity
Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet today introduced the Monarch Go Pi HAT*, a new development kit to help product engineers and network developers enable simple, cost-effective LTE connectivity for IoT solutions. Utilizing the Monarch Go LTE-M modem component from Sequans, the new solution is ideal for use in business-critical applications, including asset tracking and remote monitoring. With capabilities beyond…
Central Semiconductor’s New Silicon Carbide Schottky Rectifiers in bare die
Central Semiconductor Corp., a leading manufacturer of innovative discrete semiconductor solutions, introduces its new portfolio of Silicon Carbide Schottky Rectifier die. Optimized for high temperature applications, these devices are available in both 650V and 1200V, with a current range of 4A to 30A for 650V devices, and 2A and 50A for 1,200V devices. The primary benefits of Silicon Carbide (SiC)…
Toshiba Announces Compact Low ON-Resistance N-Channel MOSFETs for automotive
Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) has developed a series of new high-efficiency N-channel MOSFETs for automotive applications that are based on the company’s advanced U-MOSVIII-H process technology. The XPN3R804NC and XPN7R104NC both have 40V voltage ratings, while the XPN6R706NC and XPN12006NC support 60V operation. They all exhibit extremely low ON-resistance values, reaching down to 3.8mΩ (for the XPN3R804NC at 10V),…
Looking for High Power LASERs? Look to TTI
TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is now stocking Osram’s SPL DP90 series LASERs. These devices are state-of-the-art components designed to meet the stringent requirements of automotive applications and characterized by long life, high performance and first-class reliability. Osram is offering a new single-channel pulsed laser, SPL DP90_3, which features improved beam quality and compact dimensions. Thanks…
Innovative no compromise basic DIN-Rail power supplies offer cost advantages
PULS Power, the specialist manufacturer of high reliability DIN-Rail power supplies, introduce the latest models in their market leading PIANO series. The PIANO-PIM family have been designed for use in the many industrial applications which only require a basic power supply so that customers do not have to pay for unnecessary control and communication facilities. The new PULS PIANO-PIM series…
How can combining different sensors achieve more accurate data?
It’s hard for one sensor to provide a comprehensive picture of the world. Take the pressure sensor as an example. In many industrial and automotive processes, there is often a close relationship between pressure and temperature. A reduction in pressure might be symptomatic of a loss of oil in a gearbox. But that might also be caused by a rise…
Specifying TECHNOMET 19” Rack Enclosures in custom sizes up to 16U
METCASE TECHNOMET 19” desktop mini-racks are now available in custom heights and depths to suit the customer’s rack mounted equipment. These advanced mini-racks are designed for mounting standard 19” subracks, chassis and front panels. Applications include test and measurement, networking, communications, sound and studio systems, laboratory instruments, industrial computers and control systems. Elegant TECHNOMET 19” is normally available in four…
HARTING RJ Industrial® MultiFeature series now even easier to assemble
HARTING are delighted to present the RJ Industrial® MultiFeature series, an RJ industrial interface which is now significantly easier to assemble in the field as it no longer requires a separate tool. With the RJ Industrial in the new MultiFeature series, HARTING meets customers’ wishes and requirements for simpler operation and field assembly capability. The continued development of the successful…
Displaying resiliency and efficiency
Farnell’s president, Chris Breslin, states that as lockdowns lift, effective planning requires greater supply chain transparency. In the last six months, global supply chains have weathered a disturbance unlike anything in recent history, yet displayed a balance of resiliency and efficiency that has shaped the way we do business now, and how we will continue to do so for the…
Can digital pressure sensors get you ahead of the game?
We live in an analogue world. To give the electronic systems we design the ability to detect changes to what is around them we need analogue sensors. But the processing that sits behind those sensors is in almost every case going to be in the digital domain. Although there are some processing techniques that may be more energy efficient in…
There’s more to blockchain than traceability of parts
Blockchain will also bring efficiency, greater accuracy and streamline the exchange of information and data in the electronics supply chain. Some large electronic component manufacturers, distributors and OEMs are using blockchain to enable them to trace parts through the supply chain from the time the components are made until they are scrapped. Many other companies are researching blockchain to determine…
Set for lift-off in the 2020s
TTI Europe‘s vertical marketing director for defence, aerospace and space, Lee Thompson, examines long-awaited aerospace and space advances that will soon be realized. There is a perception the aerospace market is slow to change. However, the last decade makes it clear this is not always the case. In fact, things have happened relatively quickly. For example, the US F-35, European…
Rapid turnaround oscillator services
Euroquartz introduces the benefits of rapid turnaround oscillators in applications where time is tight or stock is scarce. It is important to understand what a fast turnaround oscillator is and what distinguishes it from a standard factory-manufactured part. Normally, fast turnaround implies a factory-programmed oscillator that can be set to virtually any desired frequency. However, there are two types of…
Smith Names Renato Souza as Vice President of Business Development
Smith, a global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces the appointment of Renato Souza to the position of Vice President of Business Development. Renato previously served as Vice President, Latin America of Smith since 2017. In this role, Renato will support Smith’s trading department in managing key opportunities and challenges. He will also help facilitate customer-account collaboration among…
Acceleration of digital life
John Denslinger sees Covid-19 as a catalyst for significant and rapid change regarding the digitisation of our lives. For more than a decade we have imagined a digital world where electronics, coupled with communications, offered humanity a less stressful daily life. As desirable as it sounded, the pace of consumer and business adoption was rather measured. Suddenly, a pandemic disrupted…
Sourcing medical components in uncertain times
Farnell’s regional sales director, UK, Ireland and Benelux, Mathew Thorpe, offers ideas to keep medical products flowing. The pandemic presented purchasers with a major challenge in sourcing electronic components. Demand for connected medical IoT devices, including devices such as thermometers, smart infusion pumps and MRI scanners, was already growing from an all-time high. Covid-19 resulted in health care systems facing…
Advanced Energy’s Artesyn Embedded Power Announces Open Rack Version 3 Power Shelf
Advanced Energy, today announced its Artesyn Embedded Power product group is introducing a new Open Compute Project Open Rack version 3 (OCP ORv3) power shelf, designed to support the move to 48-volt data center infrastructure. Traditionally, data center racks have used 12-volt power shelves, but higher performance compute and storage platforms demand more power, which results in very high current….
Environmental compliance: being green
In this article, John Denslinger takes a look at the electronics industry’s environmental activities past, present and future I n the memorable words of Kermit the Frog: “it ain’t easy being green”. Forgive me for choosing a light-hearted analogy, but the words ring so true for our industry as well. ‘It ain’t easy’ definitely describes the utter complexity and cost…
Resilient electronic enclosures now available in larger sizes
The enclosures offering up to 1000 hours of corrosion resistance in salt spray has had four new sizes added to its range by UK manufacturer, Deltron Enclosures. The Fortis Enclosure Range is one of the best on the market for resilience; rated IP66 or IP68, they maintain their ingress protection after impacts of up to 7 joules, the copper content…
Displays for low-power devices
The display specialist ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY has launched a multi-faceted EA DOG product family especially designed for low-power handheld applications. They are all operated at 3.3 V as a standard and require hardly more than 150 ~ 350 µA. The optional LED illumination is also designed for 3.3 V. The brightest white LED starts at 3 mA. The panels, which are only 2 mm thick,…
Wide range of push-button metal switches
RJS Electronics has over 16 years of experience in globally supplying high-quality electromechanical components to a variety of industries. Their products and services have contributed to designs in many industries including security/ door entry, automotive, military and emergency services, lighting, broadcasting, security, aerospace and medical equipment. RJS Electronics are constantly looking for ways to support new designers and industries. RJS…
15 Watt Cost Optimized, High Efficiency DC/DC Converters
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their THL 15WI family of 15 watt DC/DC converters that are designed for industrial, mobile, instrumentation, and communication markets or any application where size, cost and quality are critical factors. The THL 15WI series 15 Watt DC/DC converters deliver a combination of both reduced cost and high performance in an encapsulated 1 x…
New DIN Rail AC inrush current limiter for capacitive & inductive loads
Powersolve’s new PSICL series is a low-cost peak inrush current limiter designed for capacitive and inductive loads in a variety of applications. These include installations across complex automation systems and machinery as well as isolation transformers or LED lighting applications where they are particularly useful because you can have a large number of LED driver power supplies operating in parallel…
Smith Appoints Mike Pursley and Todd Snow as Vice Presidents of Global Purchasing
Smith, a global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces the appointments of Mike Pursley and Todd Snow as Vice Presidents of Global Purchasing. Mike previously served as Smith’s Director of PPV – Global, and Todd previously held the role of Vice President of Global Project Development for Smith. Mike and Todd will work together to oversee all of…
SOURIAU hermetic connectors align expertise with an extensive product range
In the category of hermetic connectors destined for use in harsh environments and especially in civil and military aeronautics applications, SOURIAU offers a very wide range of products compliant with numerous standards such as EN3646, EN2997 and MIL-DTL-38999. The hermetic connectors benefit from the advantages of their specific technology, manufacturing process and quality control. The SOURIAU spirit: first-class customer service,…
Electrolube Launch Next Generation UV Cure Coatings at SMTConnect
Seven next generation UV cure conformal coating products will be launched for the first time in Europe at the SMTConnect show In Nuremberg, hosted at the Nurnberg Messe from 07-09 May 2019. Electrolube, the global manufacturer of electro-chemicals, developed the exciting new UVCL range to meet the various requirements of electronics, LED and automotive manufacturers, with the additional benefit of rapidly…
OUR BEST BOX JUST GOT BETTER
Deltron Enclosures’ Corrosion and Impact Resistant series has been improved, and as a superior box deserves a superior name, we are delighted to introduce the Fortis Enclosure Range. The combination of a top quality alloy with outstanding corrosion resistance, an enhanced painting process and excellent impact protection, offers the longest lasting protection on the market yet over the combined effects…
New Evaluation Board for Standard Oscillators
How many times have you thought that you wished you had a quick and simple way of testing an oscillator? Now there is no need to worry about designing and building your own test circuit as you can use the new IOSC-EV Board available from IQD and our distributors. This can be used to test standard surface mount clock oscillators,…
It’s delayed Brexit – but still Brexit
UK manufacturers should make full use of any Brexit delays to mitigate supply risks, says , Sales and Marketing Director of Astute Electronics. Brexit has built a full head of steam as the country enters more unchartered territory. In the last week there’s been complete chaos in Government, a harder line from the EU27, and more than a million taking…
MEAN WELL 60 Watt Medically Approved External Multi Headed Adaptor now available from Ecopac Power
The GEM60I is a 60 watt wall-mounted adaptor supplied with four interchangeable plugs for the UK, European, US and Australian markets. The GEM60I series are wall-mounted adapters that can be plugged directly into mains outlets without using an additional AC cable thereby saving costs and with a more efficient use of space. These MEAN WELL 60 watt medically approved power…
Automotive Grade IHLP® Inductor Offers Operating Temperature to +155 °C for Under the Hood Applications
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has expanded its offering of Automotive Grade IHLP® low profile, high current inductors with a new device in the 2020 case size. The Vishay Dale IHLP-2020BZ-5A combines a high operating temperature to +155 °C with a low profile of 2 mm to save space in under the hood automotive applications. The AEC-Q200 qualified device released today is…
Custom 3-point locking from Essentra Components for RACK Data Cabinets installations
EAE Elektroteknik A.S. is a member of the EAE Group which was established in 1995 to manufacture Low Voltage Electrical Enclosures under the E-Kabin brand. When EAE faced growing customer demands to increase the productivity and efficiency of its data cabinet locking system, Essentra Components developed the existing product into a new single movement locking solution, solving EAE’s customers valuable…
Riding the Crest of a Wave, Ryder Industries Reflects Their Success in the Launch of Their New Website
Henry Wu, CEO of Ryder Industries, is delighted to announce the company’s new website. Ryder Industries, a leading Electronics Manufacturing Service provider, recently launched its new website –www.ryderems.com. The site reflects the company’s ongoing transformative success and updated brand identity. “Since conception, our brand design has been angular and sharp, and you will notice that our new website follows these…
Amphenol ICC’s broad range of RJ45 modular jack solutions now at TTI, Inc.
Amphenol ICC’s broad range of I/O registered RJ45 modular jack and RJ magnetic solutions can now be sourced in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. The products meet the increasing demand for faster speeds and greater bandwidth for VoIP, Ethernet, WLAN, medical, and industrial applications. Including the latest RJ magnetic connectors and IP67 rated…
Ecopac Power now have available the MEAN WELL EPP-500 series
To increase their range of open frame power supplies MEAN WELL has developed the EPP-500 series a 500 watt high power density 5” x 3” open frame power supply. Key features of the EPP-500 series include: 500 watts of output power with 25CFM forced air and 320 watts with cooling by free air convection. This compact open frame can operate…
New Holder For STYLE-CASE Handheld Enclosures
OKW has added a new holder to its STYLE-CASE range of ergonomic handheld enclosures. STYLE-CASE is ideal for remote controls – notably in medical and social care but also in many household, office and industrial applications. The new holder enables secure storage when the case is not in use, and can be mounted to walls, partitions and machine housings. It…
EM30M Series, High Current, 200A (Max) Waterproof, Industrial Push-On Bayonet Lock Connector
HIROSE Electric Co. Ltd, a world-class manufacturer in connectors, introduced its new robust lightweight circular EM30M Series. The series is ideal to connect wind power generation systems, medical equipment, and factory automation machinery applications. The push-on bayonet lock save users valuable time and reduce the risk of electrical shock with the IP2X rated specification designed for contact touch protection against…
Han® ES Press HMC connector combines rapid termination technique with high mating cycle capability for frequent insertion and removal
The new Han® ES Press HMC (High Mating Cycles) connector series from HARTING combines the facility to be installed quickly without tools with extremely robust construction that allows the devices to handle at least 10,000 mating cycles. The quick connect technology used in the Han ES Press HMC involves the contact inserts being equipped with a pre-tensioned cage clamp which…
Hot applications need high temp ceramic up to 1,000 degC STEATITE terminal blocks
A range of terminal blocks that can withstand extreme temperatures is available at Hylec-APL, the specialist supplier of electrical components and enclosures. Steatite High Temperature Terminal Blocks are dimensionally stable up to 1,000 degC. They suit applications such as boilers, water heaters, cookers, injection moulding machines, and other uses where connections are required around heating/heating and hot water equipment. The…
Rohde & Schwarz launches world’s first test solution for Bluetooth® 5.1
Bluetooth SIG ratified its core specification version 5.1 in late January. Rohde & Schwarz is now launching the first test solution as a software upgrade for the R&S CMW test platform. The test solution for Bluetooth® 5.1 can be used to verify the performance of the location services that have been significantly improved with the new Bluetooth® specification. Munich, February…
Smith Names Sean Evans as Chief Financial Officer
Houston, TX (February 14, 2019) – Smith, a global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces the appointment of Sean Evans to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Sean previously served as interim CFO of Smith since early 2018. Sean will serve as CFO of Smith’s worldwide affiliated group of technology companies, overseeing Smith’s global finance, accounting, tax, treasury,…
ART UK Ltd announce new training site in Europe
Advanced Rework Technology UK Ltd would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new Trainers, new European facility and promote the new services we offer. Training for the Electronics industry has gone from strength to strength over the recent years as companies see the benefit in training their staff to be familiar with the latest technologies and acceptance and…
TE Connectivity introduces SFP56 and QSFP56 cable assemblies
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has once again leveraged its signal integrity expertise to deliver one of the highest-performing 56 Gbps QSFP56 and SFP56 cable assembly portfolios in the market. The new portfolio of products supports aggregate data rates of 100 and 200 Gbps, making them ideal for a range of applications including data center…
GEN2 650V SiC Schottky Diodes Offer Improved Efficiency, Reliability and Thermal Management
Littelfuse, Inc. today introduced two second-generation series of 650V, AEC-Q101-qualified silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky Diodes. The LSIC2SD065CxxA and LSIC2SD065AxxA Series SiC Schottky Diodes are available with a choice of current ratings (6A, 8A, 10A, 16A or 20A). They offer power electronics system designers a variety of performance advantages, including negligible reverse recovery current, high surge capability, and a maximum operating…
GTK expands its display range with new E-Paper technology
GTK announces the addition of E-Paper technology to its display product range. E-Paper technology provides a low-cost, flexible display with wide viewing angles and good sunlight readability. Its standout feature is that it retains the image on the screen without using power, making it ideal for a wide range of consumer electronic applications. The GTK range is available in 3…
Common Mode Chokes for 4 line Applications mount on PCB
SCHURTER expands its successful range of current-compensated chokes with a series for 4-wire high-current applications on printed circuit boards. The new DKIH-4 series is available for three phase applications with neutral line at rated currents from 10 A to 40 A. Due to the open design, the chokes are particularly compact and light. Like most electronic assemblies, the power section…
Newark element14 Shipping New Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+
Newark element14, the Development Distributor, is now shipping the new Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ for same day dispatch. Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ delivers the enhanced thermal performance and ease of use of Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ in a smaller form factor, with a choice of memory variants suitable for a broad range of embedded applications including IoT…
ATC SEMITEC launches new website
ATC Semitec has recently launched their new comprehensive website which will help both design engineers and buyers easily identify the ideal temperature sensor for their NPI or product upgrade. Rob Savin, ATC Semitec’s MD commented ‘We have spent time redesigning our website with engineers and buyers in mind. We all require instant answers nowadays and our site readily guides you…
Rail industry certification for Stäubli Electrical Connectors
Stäubli Electrical Connectors has long been a leading supplier of advanced connection equipment to the rail industry, and its commitment to quality has been recognised with its certification to the new rail industry standard ISO/TS 22163. Based on ISO 9001, the standard replaces IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) and defines rules for project management, special process control, risk analysis and…
TTI is now stocking the MXMag Dual Port Connectors from Molex
TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is now stocking MXMag RJ45 Dual Port connectors from Molex. MXMag RJ45 connectors are robust, high-reliability magnetic jacks that provide an option for automated reflow-solder assembly solution designed to meet the stringent of customer demands and cost reduction requirements. Historically RJ-45 connectors with integrated magnetics have required hand-placement for wave-soldering operations…
TE Connectivity adds to M12 range with connectors for PCBs and panels
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is extending its M12 connector portfolio. The latest connectors, with eight and twelve pin positions for direct mounting onto PCBs and panels, complement field-installable connectors and cable assembly solutions. The new connectors, which are UL certified and have an IP67 rating (indicating that they are dust-tight and water-proof down to…
A no-deal Brexit will cause job losses and severe long-term damage to UK industry – it must be avoided
The EURIS Taskforce, a body of trade organisations representing UK manufacturing worth £148 billion in turnover, has today written to the Prime Minister for the second time to reinforce that no-deal should not be an option in the Brexit debate. A no-deal Brexit would cause severe damage to UK manufacturing and risks huge job losses as the impact on trade…
Electrolube Achieves Global Aerospace Standard AS 9100
Leading electro-chemicals manufacturer, Electrolube, has been awarded the AS 9100 internationally recognized Quality Management System standard, specific to the aerospace, aviation and defense industries. This standard is strongly supported and adhered to by major aerospace OEMs and is increasingly being required by customers and end users. AS 9100 is based on the ISO 9001:2008 quality management global standard that exemplifies…
Innovative Elio® Fibre Optic Termini Series by Souriau – now available from Aerco Ltd
Meeting the need for ruggedized interconnects in aerospace systems and other harsh environments, Souriau’s Elio® range of fibre optic termini provide a robust solution, that can withstand the most severe vibrations, while maintaining excellent optical performance, even after aging. Available in both physical contact and expanded beam versions, with the same fit and form, the termini employ a robust spring-loaded…
New Essentra Components “Guides to Circuit Board Hardware”
Essentra Components have produced two new guides for electronics design and production engineers to assist in the selection and use of PCB hardware components. By sharing their expertise in component technologies Essentra Components short-cut the search process and save time in the development cycle. Their application guide to “Circuit Board Hardware” covers the use of spacers, component mounts, PCB supports,…
Axivion signs global framework agreement with leading automotive supplier
Axivion is pleased to announce that it has concluded a global framework agreement with the Bosch Group in the last quarter of 2018. Software developers at Bosch have been using Axivion tools for around 10 years in the Passive Safety and Active Safety business units of the Chassis Systems Control division, as well as in Car Multimedia and BSH Home…
“Crystal Display Systems is Proud to Introduce its First Embedded Controllers Built for the Industrial Automation and Machine Vision Market”
Crystal Display Systems LTD (CDS), the leading designer, distributor & value-added reseller of flat panel display solutions and more, have launched its first Embedded controllers built for the industrial automation and machine vision market. Displays, Touchscreen and embedded specialist CDS has partnered with Embedded specialist Company Taicenn to promote and support its products in the UK and Europe including Industrial…
Preview for AdoptSMT UK Ltd for Southern Manufacturing & Electronics
Market Leader AdoptSMT will showcase at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2019 an array of new and updated & innovative products. Again these products and the service AdoptSMT offers their customers make AdoptSMT’s slogan become true: We keep your production running. AdoptSMT covers the processes of PCB assembly, hand soldering and industrial identification. We are highlighting this year amongst our product…
Filtering as an Afterthought by Astute
As the demands of modern technology continue to grow, the problems caused by Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) are not going away. All electrical and electronic equipment has the potential to cause or be vulnerable to EMI during normal operation, and it’s up to the design engineer to manage the risk. However, all too often companies are choosing to rely on a…
Positronic Releases Panther II – A Unique Connector Designed for Rugged Industrial Applications
Positronic is pleased to announce the release of its new Panther II connector. The Panther II is designed for rugged, high power applications where reliable electrical current is required for operating in harsh environments. Power connectors act as the vital link between a device and its source of power. Industrial machinery used for industries such as agriculture, construction, earth moving…
Fischer Connectors demonstrates its long-term vision for connectivity with breakthrough technological partnerships and cross-market customer applications at Electronica
Fischer Connectors demonstrates its long-term vision for connectivity with breakthrough technological partnerships and cross-market customer applications at Electronica Electronica, Munich, 13 November 2018 – Fischer Connectors, the global provider of ultra-reliable and high-performance connectivity solutions, continues to push the boundaries of innovation in rugged miniaturization, high-speed data transmission, sealing, wearability and the Internet of Things (IoT). At the biennial tradeshow…
The Importance of What’s in the Box
All Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems look much of a muchness. They are black boxes of varying sizes, which all claim to deliver unfailing power protection. UPS purchases are not made based on their aesthetics, it is their performance that gives them their point of difference. Successfully achieving differentiating factors and ultimately superior UPS performance relies heavily on not just…
Fusion Worldwide Expands International Footprint
Munich office launched; operations in U.S. quadrupled, Singapore tripled, Amsterdam and Hong Kong doubled Fusion Worldwide, the leading open market electronic components distributor, today announced significant international expansion to meet the needs of its global clientele. The distributor has expanded its operations in Singapore, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and the U.S., opened a new office in Munich and a new warehouse…
New Yorker Electronics Releases Planar Choke Inductor Delivering Same Performance as Wirewounds in Fraction of Space
Highly Customizable Vishay Sfernice IPLA 32 Targets Automotive and Embedded High Current, High Power Density DC/DC Converters Click here for Vishay_IPLA32 datasheet pdf NORTHVALE, New Jersey, USA – New Yorker Electronics is now distributing the new Vishay Sfernice IPLA 32 High-Current Shielded Planar Choke Inductor. This new device offers the same performance as wirewound devices in a fraction of the…
Electronic Component Shortage Rages On – MLCC Lead Times at 6 Months or More
By Paul Romano, Fusion Worldwide COO An unprecedented shortage has paralyzed the electronics industry this year, with demand far outstripping supply. The shortages have been extensive – resistors and capacitors, transistors and diodes and a wide range of ICs have all been affected. It’s no wonder since our lives are becoming increasingly driven by technology, from the cars we drive…
HARTING’s mating-face design is selected as international standard for Ethernet connector
HARTING’s mating-face design for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) connector technology has been selected by international standards committees as the standard for the next generation of industrial Ethernet connectors. HARTING is driving forward the development of the standardisation of the new Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology. Now, following a multi-stage selection process, international standardisation committees have decided in favour of the…
Industry embraces strong outlook, laments tight labor market – by Victoria Kickham
Demand for labor heats up as 2018 comes to a close and the economy continues its solid pace Electronics industry companies will continue to reap the rewards of a strong U.S economy in 2019, but they will face accompanying challenges as well–most notably a tight labor market that is helping to ramp up supply chain pressures. As U.S unemployment hit…
Electrolube Host Live Coat, Cure & Test Demos of New 2K850 Coating At Electronica
Electrolube will be conducting live, stand-based demonstrations of its revolutionary new 2K850 conformal coating material using a line-up of three machines covering: dispensing and cure, followed by an end-of-line test of the coating using groundbreaking new technology developed in partnership with Electrolube. Electrolube plans a major attraction in Hall B4 Stand 315 at Electronica this year with live demonstrations of…
Pressures mount as global trade wars continue – by Victoria Kickham
Buyers should expect higher prices, longer lead times through the end of the year as demand remains strong and the threat of tariffs looms Supply chain pressures continued into the fall, as businesses grappled with the ongoing global trade wars and impending tariff-related activity. Price increases are among the greatest concerns in the North American manufacturing sector, where raw…
Master Electronics Debuts New 2018 Relay Guide
– Master Electronics, a leading global distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, returns to our roots with the newly improved 2018 Relay Guide. When it comes to Relays, no one knows them better than Master Electronics. In 1967, Founder, Ike Nizam, established his distribution network on the Relay. Ike realized the ability of relays to fill a…
Power supplies for medical applications and the governing standards to ensure maximum patient and operator safety
Medical power supplies differentiate themselves from standard AC DC Converters by virtue of having very low leakage currents. All of the medical power supplies provided by Relec Electronics meet the relevant standards including the globally recognised EN60601-1 and UL60601-1. At the heart of of any product designed for the medical industry there will be a power supply that needs to…
Display Technology Acquires Components Bureau and Display Solutions
On 28th September 2018, Components Bureau and Display Solutions were acquired by Display Technology, the UK subsidiary of Fortec Elektronik AG, a public listed company in Germany with a turnover of €80,000,000. Both Components Bureau and Display Solutions will continue to operate from Osprey House, Huntingdon. Display Solutions will benefit from Distec’s technical expertise with the Artista and Prisma range…
New, Ruggedized PCB Mount Opto-Electronic Transceiver Modules by Glenair – now available from Aerco
Surface-Mount Opto-Electronic Interconnect/Board Assemblies for Rugged Vibration and Shock Applications ruggedized for harsh environment. Glenair’s innovative small form factor PCB mount opto-electronic transceiver modules are ruggedized harsh environment equivalents to SFP transceivers but with a mechanical design suited to harsh temperature, vibration and shock environments, such as those found in Military, Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Railway, and Industrial applications. Targeted…
Innovative OMNIMATE hybrid connectors from Weidmüller now at TTI, Inc.
Now available in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components, are OMNIMATE hybrid connectors from Weidmüller. The components replace three individual components and reduce three separate operations to one – with the signal contacts integrated directly in the power connector, the pluggable cable shielding and the one-handed safety lock. Hybrid cables provide the connection between…
Keeping up with the good times – by Victoria Kickham
Supply chain services, technology take centre stage as buyers keep pace with the strong economy Buyers face a different set of challenges as the economy continues its upward climb, particularly when it comes to managing their supply chains. Strong demand across just about every end market has extended lead times for many electronic components and created pricing pressures as well…
KPD’s Syfer brand increase AEC-Q200 product offering
Automotive is one of the strongest growing markets for electronic components worldwide. AEC-Q200 compliant components are consistently being designed into automotive systems such as EV power train and battery management, infotainment, engine control, air bags, lighting and more. The demand for ‘off-the-shelf”, yet highly rugged devices is expanding fast, and in many cases outstripping supply. Not so at Knowles Precision…
Toyota buyers mitigate risk to avoid managing supply chain crises – by James Carbone
For Toyota, two-way communication with suppliers is imperative in order to identify and mitigate supply chain risk Managing risk in the supply chain is a tough task for purchasers in all industries, but it is especially challenging for buyers at automakers because the auto industry has multiple tiers of suppliers. Purchasers at carmakers such as Ford, General Motors, Honda and…