Designers in the UK and Northern Europe to benefit
Arrow Electronics UK has announced a distribution agreement with Lightech, a global supplier of state-of-the-art electronic power supplies for the lighting industry. Lightech’s in-house expertise has resulted in many patents and the company has become an integral part in the development process for new lighting systems.
David Spragg, marketing and engineering director at Arrow comments: “Lightech enhances our specialist lighting portfolio with a wide range of high-quality, high-reliability products dedicated to LED lighting from a supplier that already understands this market. This strengthens Arrow’s position as a one-stop-shop for complete lighting solutions.”
“This agreement will bring our services to a wider market place in solid-state lighting”, adds Emma Woolf at Lightech, “Working with a world-class distributor is a significant benefit. Together we can provide a total solution to our existing and future customers: integrating our dedicated lighting power supplies with leading thermal, LED and optical solutions from Arrow’s range.”
Lightech has extensive experience in lighting power supply solutions including: low-voltage transformers: 120/240/277 V input (AC- 50-300W and DC 75-300W); LED converters: universal input voltage (Constant current 1-36W- 350, 500, 700 and 1050mA and constant voltage 1-100W 8/10/12/24 V) and; HID: 120/240/277 V for (20/35-39/70) ceramic metal halide lamps.
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Extended RN-73 series offers higher temperature capabilities and is ten times more accurate than standard range
The award-winning RN73 series resistors from Tyco Electronics is now available from TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Andy Kerr, TTI’s Product & Supplier Marketing Director, Europe, Discretes & Passives, said: “At TTI we pride ourselves on stocking the very best passives, discretes and connectors on the market, and we are now delighted to be able to offer our customers the RN73 series of ultra high stability precision chip resistors from Tyco Electronics. This range has been extended to offer resistance tolerances down to 0.01%, making the devices up to 10 times more accurate than previously available models.”
Designed for telecommunication, industrial and military applications, RN73 series resistors are available in a choice of packages, from 1206 down to 0402 case size. Based on nichrome thin film technology, the devices are produced with three sputtered layers of resistive metal film. This enables very stable high-frequency performance to be achieved. Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR) values down to 10ppm/degC, and even 5ppm/degC, are available over a wide value range (5R1 – 470K) in the E96 and E24 value grids.
Now, for applications requiring higher power, the RP73 series resistors offer increased power dissipation, higher temperature capabilities (up to +155degC) and increased operating voltages (200V DC) compared to the standard RN73 series.
Accurate and uniform physical dimensions facilitate automatic placement of the RN73 devices. Pack quantities are very flexible, ranging from a small volume 250 piece 7 inch reels up to higher volume 1000, 5000 and 10000 piece tape on reels. Together with a short standard manufacturing lead time of only four weeks this makes RN73 series devices the flexible fixed precision SMD chip resistor.
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TDK to distribute Aspen Test and Measurement Products
TDK-Lambda UK, a global leader in the design and manufacture of power supplies, has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Aspen Electronics, the specialists in test and measurement. Under the terms of the agreement, Aspen Electronics will support TDK-Lambda within the UK for its high-power products (300W and above), which include programmable, bulk and front-end power supplies.
The key families Aspen Electronics will focus on include the renowned Genesys™ and ZUP (Zero Up) ranges of rack-mountable, programmable power supplies that set the standard for flexible, reliable, AC-DC power systems for OEM, industrial, ATE, test and laboratory applications. This is complemented by high-powered front-end power supplies, such as the FPS, SWS, HWS and single output Vega series.
Commenting on the new signing with Aspen Electronics, Steve Read, Sales Manager at TDK-Lambda UK, says: “Aspen Electronics has an in-depth understanding of the programmable power supply market and associated communication interfaces. Its close ties with the manufacturing, instrumentation, broadcast and mil/aero markets make Aspen Electronics an ideal partner and a great asset to our UK support network.”
Effective from June 16th 2009, this agreement illustrates Aspen Electronics’ commitment to providing its customers with products and solutions from leading vendors. Neil Reynolds, Product Manager at Aspen Electronics explains: “There is a wide variety of programmable supplies on the market; selecting the most suitable and reliable device for the task in hand is not trivial – these are just two good reasons why engineers come to us first for advice. We have in-depth expertise in the programmable power market and, as such, have already an established customer base and opportunities database. We confidentially expect that the TDK-Lambda range will be one of our largest selling product lines very quickly.”
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Digi-Key Corporation Announces Expansion of Distribution Agreement with GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, announced today the expansion of its distribution contract with GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies from a North American agreement to a global agreement.
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a leading innovator in advanced measurement, sensor-based, and inspection solutions that delivery accuracy, productivity, and safety. The company designs and manufactures sensing instruments that measure temperature, pressure, moisture, gas, and flow rate for demanding applications in a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, aerospace, transportation, and healthcare.
GE Sensing products stocked by Digi-Key include circuit protection products, sensors, and transducers. Featured in Digi-Key’s print and online catalogs, these products are available for immediate shipment on Digi-Key’s global websites.
Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key vice president of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical products, said, “We are very pleased about the expansion of our agreement with GE Sensing. Its quality products add significant value to our product lineup for our customers in Europe and Asia.”
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Farnell expands interconnection product range by adding Mix-Tek Datamate connectors from Harwin
Farnell, the leading multi-channel distributor, now offers Harwin’s range of Mix-Tek Datamate connectors that combine high performance power and signal capabilities in one compact package. The new connectors add to the comprehensive range of over 800 Harwin product lines already stocked by Farnell from the leading manufacturer of high reliability and application-specific interconnect devices.
Mix-Tek Datamate connectors feature mixed layouts of power (up to 20 Amps) and low frequency signal (3 Amp) rated parts. The robust design of the connectors makes them ideal for use in applications that are subject to high levels of vibration and shock. An operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C also makes them suitable for applications exposed to extremes of temperature.
By adding these high performance parts to its portfolio, Farnell underlines its continuing commitment to supporting designers across the globe with the very latest technology from leading suppliers. In line with the current 480,000 plus stocked product lines, Farnell offers free next day delivery on the Mix-Tek Datamate range of connectors.
Mix-Tek Datamate connectors are available in PC tail and solder female formats; jackscrews are also featured to provide increased security of connection. The range suits applications in the high-end industrial, aerospace, military, and test and measurement markets.
Commenting on the addition of Harwin’s Mix-Tek Datamate connectors to Farnell’s product portfolio, Steve Hallgate, Senior Product Manager – EMCO, Farnell, said: “These connectors are an important addition to our range of interconnect solutions we offer our EDE customers. Harwin is a well-known and highly respected name in the electronics sector that, coupled with our high service proposition, provides designers with an excellent range of interconnection solutions for their new product designs.”
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Habia Cable SeaGuard DS cable products from Aerco
Aerco now supplies SeaGuard DS cable products from Habia Cable that are designed specifically to comply with the requirements of naval applications. Fire performance, size and weight, fluid and oil resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance, strength, and screening effectiveness are all factors that are considered in addition to electrical performance when designing cables for naval systems.
SeaGuard DS cable complies fully with the criteria set out in the UK Defence Standard 61-12 (Part 9)/5, (Part 18)/l5, (Part 25)/4 and (Part 31)/2, as well as other national navy standards. SeaGuard DS cable products include screened and un-screened, multicore and multipair cables as well as coaxial cables for use in virtually all naval applications. Custom designed cable products can be supplied when standard products do not provide the ideal solution or when a customer requires to incorporate various power and signal wires into hybrid cables.
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Stock includes new TapeLite® and XpandoLite® Ribbon Lighting
Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, today announced it is the first to stock Amphenol Spectra-Strip TapeLite® and XpandoLite® fiber optic lighting cables. Amphenol Spectra-strip is a world leader in high data rate and mass terminated cables.
Mouser’s Amphenol Spectra-Strip stock includes TapeLite® and XpandoLite®, which are fiber-optic lighting cable systems. The fiber-optic cables emit continuous side lighting along the entire length of the cables. Illuminators and color wheels add interest to the lighting with constant, moving, or changing colors across the cables. Energy efficient (1.4 watts per foot) with no bulbs to burn out, the TapeLite and XpandoLite products are safe for underwater use as no electricity flows through the cables. For more information about TapeLite and XpandoLite, visit http://www.mouser.com/AmphenolSpectraFiber.
Barry McConnell, Mouser Senior Vice President of Products, is excited about the application possibilities of the new ribbon fiber lighting. “Amphenol’s release of the TapeLite and XpandoLite product lines presents endless opportunities for lighting designers. The cables are green technology, require virtually no maintenance, are inexpensive to operate, and the unique design looks great wherever they are installed. That’s a lot to ask of lighting, but Amphenol has really come through,” says McConnell.
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Tusonix line includes ceramic EMI/RFI filters and capacitor assemblies
Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, today announced it has expanded its CTS Corporation products to include the Tusonix line of EMI/RFI filters, capacitor assemblies, and related components serving the defense, industrial, instrumentation, and telecommunications markets.
Barry McConnell, Mouser Senior Vice President of Products, says, “The Tusonix line is a very broad line of EMI/RFI filters, including those with bushing, solder mount feed-through, and surface mount styles. Our electronic design engineer customers will appreciate the variety of Tusonix filters that are now available to them through Mouser.”
“We are pleased to expand Mouser Electronics’ role in CTS’ global distribution network. Mouser’s expertise of supporting new product introductions, through their rapid engagement model, provides their customers with a competitive advantage in serving the design and engineering community. This capability aligns well with CTS’ strategy to continuously bring new innovations, technologies and products to market in a timely manner,” said Don Schroeder, Executive Vice President and General Manager of CTS Electronic Components.
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Digi-Key Corporation and IAR Systems Announce Global Distribution Deal
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and IAR Systems announced today that the companies have entered into an agreement for the distribution of IAR Systems development tools for embedded systems.
IAR Systems products stocked by Digi-Key include:
* IAR Embedded Workbench® – a set of highly sophisticated and easy-to-use development tools for embedded applications. It integrates the IAR C/C++ Compiler™, assembler, linker, librarian, text editor, project manager, and C-SPY® Debugger into an integrated development environment.
* IAR PowerPac™ – an integrated middleware toolset for designing embedded applications. This toolset contains a fully featured, real-time operating (RTOS) and a high-performance file system, which is highly optimized for minimum memory consumption in both RAM and ROM. IAR PowerPac is the perfect complement to IAR Embedded Workshop.
* IAR KickStart Kit for STM32 and IAR KickStart Kit for LPC2478 – all the hardware and software needed to design, develop, integrate, and test your application.
* IAR J-Link – a small USB-JTAG/SWD debug probe.
These products are featured in Digi-Key’s print and online catalogs and are available for purchase via Digi-Key’s global websites.
Dave Doherty, Digi-Key vice president, semiconductor product, said, “We are very pleased to partner with IAR Systems and make its flexible, easy-to-use, and powerful development tools available to the embedded engineers who look to Digi-Key for not only leading-edge technologies but products that will make their jobs easier as well.”
Andreas Lifvendahl, IAR Systems sales & marketing director, said, “With its strong market presence in distributing electronic components, Digi-Key is an ideal partner for IAR Systems in our ambition to provide professional development tools for the embedded market. I believe this will be a very fruitful partnership for both companies.”
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MOSFET family includes award-winning TurboFET™ technology devices
Mouser Electronics, Inc., today announced it is stocking Vishay Siliconix’s TrenchFET Gen III Power MOSFETs. Vishay Siliconix transistors and ICs improve the efficiency of power management circuitry in end products while reducing space requirements.
The Vishay Siliconix TrenchFet® Gen III Power MOSFET family offers the industry’s lowest on-resistance in the PowerPak® SO-8 package type, the SO-8 package, and the PowerPak® 1212-8 package. The Vishay Siliconix TrenchFet Gen III Power MOSFET improves greatly on the performance of competing devices optimized for low conduction losses and low switching losses, due to their reduced on-resistance. These Vishay Siliconix devices can be used as the low-side MOSFET in synchronous buck converters and in secondary synchronous rectification and OR-ing applications.
A group of the TrenchFET Gen III devices were honored with the EN-Genius award for Best Improvement in Power Devices. These devices are the first to offer TurboFET™ technology which utilizes a new charge-balanced drain structure to help notebook computers, servers, and other systems use energy and/or circuit board space more efficiently.
Mike Scott, Mouser Vice President of Active Products, states, “Mouser is pleased to partner with Vishay Siliconix to introduce these newest products to our customers. Vishay Siliconix was the first supplier to introduce Trench power MOSFETs and each new generation of TrenchFET technology yields products that raise the bar for power MOSFET performance in a wide range of applications.”
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