Keys to sourcing parts in a tight market
Flip Electronics’ president, Bill Bradford, offers practical advice for the times purchasing professionals find it necessary to turn to new sources of supply The past few years have been unprecedented, plagued by a perfect storm of global pandemic, political turmoil, environmental shifts and semiconductor supply chain disruptions. Purchasing professionals must…
Crystal clear frequency control
Euroquartz introduces the capabilities of its UK-based AS9100 manufacturing facility and highlights the benefits regarding ITAR controls Frequency control products are key parts, essential in many of today’s high technology systems, supplying timing and synchronisation of a myriad of processes. Euroquartz, as a specialist British owned company with AS9100 certification…
Using standards to increase quality
ART’s managing director, Debbie Wade, explains how IPC standards help companies demonstrate better performance, enhance product life and comply with industry requirements IPC standards are accepted worldwide as the pinnacle manufacturing standards for the electronics industry and can be adopted for every stage of the process from design to assembly…
Selecting reliable passive for automotive applications
Knowles Precision Devices’ global capacitor R&D and applications manager, Steve Hopwood, explains how higher voltages are impacting automotive passives Electronic control units inside combustion vehicles and batteries required for EVs need reliable, high-quality components such as capacitors and filters. However, selecting components that can function reliably long-term in harsh environments…
Why component obsolescence need not mean product obsolescence
Rochester Electronics’ technical sales manager EMEA, Ken Greenwood, steps readers through a thorough checklist designed to help OEMs plan for and manage obsolescence When long term product availability is vital, companies need to ensure a reliable source of components—even after the component is made obsolete—and plan to manage obsolescence strategically….
Arrow Electronics demonstrates advanced machine vision development capabilities at VISION show
Stuttgart, 4-6 October, booth Hall 8-C33 Arrow Electronics will be exhibiting at VISION, the world’s leading trade fair for machine vision, in Stuttgart (hall 8, booth C-33). The company will showcase a range of technologies, building blocks, and support services that help accelerate the development of embedded systems essential for…
