Nano Electronic Services, a new concept in offering UK based manufacturing services
Designed to change the way the market works with contract manufacturers. Instead of working for one factory, we work for many. No longer are we restricted by what one supplier can do, quotes taking too long, the factory is busy, you wait 2 weeks to get a quote to find…
RAFI Expands Illuminated Pushbutton Series with Stainless Steel Version for Harsh Environments
RAFIX 20 FS+ illuminated pushbutton switch now available in stainless steel with ring lighting design. RAFI, a leader in human machine interface controls and components, has enhanced its RAFIX 30 FS+ illuminated pushbutton offering with the introduction of a stainless steel version. The sleek, modern design is available with optional…
E-procurement solutions improve purchasing efficiencies
Farnell’s regional sales director of UK, Ireland and Benelux, Mathew Thorpe, shows how e-procurement is improving productivity when purchasing component. Market trends, exacerbated by the pandemic, have presented new challenges and opportunities. Buyers had to quickly adapt to working remotely, placing greater reliance on online buying tools. At the same…
Ready for base station applications
Crystek’s CVCO33CC-2500-2500 voltage-controlled oscillator operates at 2500MHz with a control voltage range of 0 to 3.3V. Typical phase noise of -110dBc/Hz @ 10kHz offset. Output power is 5dBm minimum. Engineered and manufactured in the USA, the device is packaged in an industry standard 0.3 by 0.3in SMD package. Input voltage…
GTK launches new Touchless UI solution for safe and hygienic touchscreens
GTK has launched a new touchless UI solution that means OEMs can design an interface that does not need direct physical contact by the end user. GTK has partnered with TouchNetix, a leading UK based technology company, to provide this solution. The aXiom IC developed by TouchNetix allows the touchscreen…
Supply chain regionalisation and allocations
Editor’s note: Chris Hood is vice president of global purchasing for EMS provider Plexus. Electronics Sourcing North America (ESNA) recently interviewed him about the purchasing and supply chain Plexus and other electronics companies are expected to face in 2021. Q) Do you expect there to be enough production capacity for…

