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Tri-rated by Eland

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:02:20 PST

Eland Cables now offers an unrivalled Tri-rated Cable range –14 colours and 18 sizes – at the some of the most competitive prices ever seen.

Sampling best low-bandwidth 3G module

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:26:57 PST

ACAL Technology is sampling the GSM/GPRS/EDGE module named as the ‘Best low-bandwidth 3G module’ in the GSM Association (GSMA) Embedded Mobile Module Competition, announced November 2009.

IC gives energy efficiency a boost

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:37:25 PST

Alpha Micro recommends Teridian Semiconductor's 78M6612 power outlet measurement and monitoring chip to address energy efficiency in applications such as white goods, servers, power distribution and communications equipment.

WE’RE FLYING TOGETHER

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:27:44 PST

ASTUTE ELECTRONICS LTD SIGN UK DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Building on strong foundations

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:50:49 PST

Supplier of frequency control products, AEL Crystals, has had a busy year. Working from its strong foundation of engineering knowledge, the company has expanded its portfolio, revamped its website and moved into new premises

Military connectors assembled at the double

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:26:43 PST

Growing demand from the defence sector prompted PEI-Genesis to expand its MIL-DTL-38999 connector assembly facilities.

SELECT AN ALL-ROUND PERFORMER

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:01:04 PST

With an operating range of up to 360 deg, Honeywell’s new RPN Hall-Effect rotary position sensors from Aerco are said to offer more choice in position sensing applications.

Intelligent choice

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:32:21 PST

Rolec has added ten new sizes to its aluCASE die-cast aluminium enclosures range. These IP67 enclosures incorporate various intelligent features to make electronics installation easy.

Face-to-face electronic ENCLOSURES

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:45:23 PST

New sloping-front Unitec enclosures feature two inclined operating panels, at right angles to each other, which allow simultaneous input of data on one side and readout on the other.

Distributor focuses on small quantity buyers with big ideas

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:35:26 PST

Mouser caters to the small production buyer by stocking components from over 400 manufacturers with same-day shipping at a reduced or even free freight charge

Powering industry

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:26:17 PST

Interpower Corporation's president, Bob Wersen, explores the past, present and future of power cord and cord set supply

How good is your memory?

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:40:14 PST

2001 introduces 192GB flash drives from Transcend. Available in 2.5in case sizes, these solid state drive products have a standard SATA interface, making them ideal for most types of industrial embedded applications.

Relays save space and ensure safety

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:33:54 PST

Rutronik is now offering Omron's extended family of energy-efficient DC power relays. The new G9EC can carry and switch loads up to 400V, 200A and the new G9EB is claimed to be smallest and lightest relay in its class.

Illuminating switch choice

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:29:50 PST

MSM CS metal switches from Schurter are equipped with a durable ceramic actuator, designed to offer resistance to scratches, abrasion, impact and chemicals. These metal switches are available with a fully illuminated actuating surface.

Switched on sourcing

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:25:49 PST

Although generally a low cost item, switches can have a major impact on the function and reliability of any product. General manager of Knitter-switch UK, Terry Moss, explains why switches are more than just a commodity

Intelligent 5.7in touchscreen display improves industrial device user experience

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:28:20 PST

Anders Electronics has announced the addition of a 5.7” VGA (640 x 480 pixel) resolution display to its popular UMR 5 Series of products. The new Anders 5.7” display platform offers manufacturers of industrial and medical devices a standard form factor with high-end optical specifications, guaranteed long term availability, and easier, more cost-effective integration of colour, touch and other embedded functionality.

New 2.8in TMR TFTs boast excellent price-performance

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:27:01 PST

Anders Electronics has announced the availability of its newest sunlight readable 2.8” TMR TFT display. Specially designed for portable applications like mobile handsets, remote monitoring systems, industrial and metering products, portable measuring devices, and medical devices, the Anders 2.8” TMR TFT offers excellent indoor and outdoor optical specifications, superb guaranteed availability, and unprecedented cost-performance advantages.

Intelligent displays feature CAN Bus

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:25:14 PST

Anders Electronics has announced the integration of the Controller–Area Network (CAN) bus into all new UMR Intelligent Display products.

Industrial grade, 3.5in QVGA TFTs boast long-term availability

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:48:22 PST

Anders Electronics has announced the availability of its newest 3.5” QVGA TFT displays. Specially designed for high-end industrial and medical devices, the Anders 3.5” QVGA TFTs offer excellent optical specifications, superb 3 to 5 year guaranteed availability, and an on-board LCD controller for the portrait model that markedly lowers design complexity and speeds time to market.

Ready for anything?

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:57:07 PST

Like the Boy Scouts, buyers should always be prepared. Planning ahead for obsolescence ensures a continuous supply of genuine devices, says director of marketing, Rochester Electronics, George Karalias
In today’s world of advancing technologies, products rapidly upgrade and evolve into more powerful next-generation versions that provide new features with increased functionality in smaller and lighter packages – out with the old, and in with the new. Semiconductors are a driving source behind many of these advancements and as older devices are discontinued by semiconductor manufacturers to make way for the next-generation of products, what happens to users of the 'mature' technology?