Continues its expansion throughout the Nordic Territories

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has announced that its European franchise agreement with leading connector company, Molex, has been extended to cover Denmark. The agreement gives customers access to Molex’s complete product portfolio via TTI’s broad and deep European inventory & superior logistics programs.

Comments Marc Winfield – Regional Vice President Sales, TTI Europe: “TTI continues to extend its reach into the important Nordic markets. Part of our growth plan saw the extension of the strategically-important Molex franchise into Finland and Estonia during Q1 2010, and we are now delighted to extend the Molex line into Denmark, offering our customers the depth and breadth of product from this market leading brand.”

Continues Kenneth Koch, TTI’s Denmark General Manager: “As our leading Interconnect New Product Introduction (NPI) line, Molex has always been a strong partner of TTI. We are excited at the opportunity to promote Molex’s innovative products within the Danish market, delivering extra value to our customers and offering greater overall solutions.”

Adds Mark Davies, Distribution Corporate Account Manager at Molex: “We are pleased to extend our successful partnership with TTI into Denmark. TTI remains committed to an aggressive NPI program with the Molex range and it is this strategy, combined with their focus on new design-in projects, that will remain the cornerstone of our success together. We believe that TTI’s proactive approach and investment in this strategy will lead to accelerated growth and develop incremental business for both companies in this region.”

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Harwin, the leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, has been named amongst the top European suppliers to TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components. TTI’s Supplier Excellence Awards (2009) recognize outstanding performance in a number of tightly-measured categories over the year.

Commented Geoff Breed, Vice President Marketing, TTI, Inc., Europe: “Our European Awards reward best-in-class performance by our suppliers each year. We do this by closely monitoring and tracking certain criteria throughout the year and evaluating the specifics of our business with all our suppliers. More than just a trophy, these awards signify suppliers that have made great contributions to the way TTI‘s business is run and the level of performance we are able to provide to our customers. We congratulate all the winners and thank them for the efforts they have made to help support our customers.”

Andrew McQuilken, CEO of Harwin, added: “As a manufacturer of interconnect systems and components for high-rel applications, we know that excellent service levels are as important as continual product innovation. Because the TTI awards are the result of thorough scrutiny of a range of performance indicators, we are honoured to be placed so highly, especially as a specialised connector supplier.”

This year was the first time that Harwin has appeared in the honours’ roll call. Also named were Murata, Molex, Bourns, Kemet, Phoenix Contact and FCI.

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Protect several USB ports simultaneously with one device

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive, interconnect, relay & switch and discrete components, has launched new CeraDiode arrays from Epcos which are used to protect several USB ports simultaneously from static discharges, significantly reducing the PCB space and logistics costs. CeraDiodes – ceramic components developed to provide ESD protection for data, audio and video lines as well as for ICs and interfaces – are not only a cost-effective alternative to other ESD protection components such as zener and TVS diodes, but also offer technical benefits. In many cases, a semiconductor diode can be replaced by a CeraDiode on a one-to-one basis without making any changes to the pad circuit layout.

Because high data rates of up to 480Mbit/s are transmitted via the USB connection, the capacitance of the ESD protection element should be minimized in order to avoid transmission losses and signal distortions. The protection function can be realized both by single and array components, the latter being preferred for reasons of space and cost saving. The protection components must additionally satisfy the international ESD standard IEC 61000-4-2, level 4. EPCOS offers CeraDiodes as single and array components that meet these requirements precisely.

CeraDiodes are bidirectional components. As such, there is no danger of positioning them in the wrong direction. All CeraDiodes also satisfy the requirements of the international ESD standard IEC 61000-4-2 levels 1 to 4, which involves testing the components within the human body model (330Ω/150pF). The ESD protection properties of the CeraDiodes are constant up to an operating temperature of 85degC, whereas semiconductor diodes will require derating from 25degC.

Thanks to their internal electrode structure, CeraDiodes offer not only ESD protection but also have a defined capacitance, or capacitor properties. This capacitance is type-dependent and can be used for filter functions. In this way a CeraDiode can replace not only a semiconductor diode, but also a capacitor, so one component may easily replace three.

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Offers broad and deep stocks covering World-leading semiconductor manufacturer’s range of power, small signal discrete, opto, logic and Single Chip Inverter

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has announced that is has signed a Pan-European franchise deal with Toshiba Electronics Europe to stock and support the semiconductor company’s power, discrete, optoelectronic, logic and motor control driver products. In North America, TTI, Inc. has already become Toshiba’s premier authorized distributor of these technologies and TTI expects to have similar success in Europe.

Products covered by the new agreement include high and low voltage MOSFETs, optocouplers, LED´s incl. high power white LEDs, diodes and a wide variety of discrete components ranging from low noise amplifiers to bus switches and Single Gate Logic. Motor control solutions include optimized MOSFETs and highly integrated single-chip inverters.

Comments Geoff Breed, Vice President Marketing, Europe, TTI. Inc, Europe: “Toshiba has been ranked number one supplier of discrete components worldwide since 1986. We added discrete components to our European portfolio in 2008 and Toshiba fits naturally with our line card and business model of handling several commodity components on a customer’s BOM with product families that only a few other distributors focus on. Leading manufacturers such as Toshiba are continuously developing new MOSFETs, diodes and opto products which offer a wealth of performance benefits, so we are delighted to extend our existing agreement with Toshiba, enabling European designers to incorporate these new, exciting parts into their latest projects.”

Ted Schurch, Toshiba Electronics Europe’s General Manager Sales, adds: “The deal with TTI complements our existing European distribution network and builds on the success of the existing relationship between the two organizations in North America. Via their 35 European offices, TTI will combine access to Toshiba products with local technical support, allowing us to address growing European demand for our MOSFETs, optocouplers, LEDs, Single Chip Inverter and other discrete products.”

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Murata wins Platinum and Molex gets Gold; Bourns, Kemet, Phoenix Contact, Harwin and FCI also commended

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has named the winners of its Supplier Excellence Awards for 2009, which recognise outstanding performance in a number of tightly-measured categories over the year. Murata won the Platinum Award and Molex scooped Gold, while Bourns, Kemet and Phoenix Contact achieved Silver standard. Harwin and FCI also appear in the honours roll for the first time.

Commented Geoff Breed, Vice President Marketing, Europe, TTI, Inc.: “Our European Awards reward best-in-class performance by our suppliers each year. We do this by closely monitoring and tracking certain criteria throughout the year and evaluating the specifics of our business with all our suppliers. More than just a trophy, these awards signify suppliers that have made great contributions to the way TTI‘s business is run and the level of performance we are able to provide to our customers. We congratulate all the winners and thank them for the efforts they have made to help support our customers.”

Explained Terry Churcher, Murata President, EMEA: “Murata has been pleased to contribute to, and benefit from, TTI’s success during our long relationship. We are particularly proud to have achieved the coveted Platinum Level Supplier recognition award for a second consecutive year. Such an achievement has been made despite the fact that 2009 has been a year full of challenges, and is only possible because of the strong mutual management commitment of TTI and Murata, the hard work of both our teams and imaginative marketing programs. Another reason for our success is that we maintain very close relationships with our mutual customers to ensure that they receive the very best service from our combined organisations.”

Henry Fürniss, VP Sales & Marketing EMEA of Molex, said: “We are really pleased to receive this award, which is the result of a strategic common approach to the market, focusing on the key customers and segments, choosing carefully the right NPI programs and maintaining appropriate stock levels to serve the market needs. We are very proud to be named among TTI’s top suppliers and thank them for the team work together with Molex.”

For Bourns, Ferdinand Leicher, Vice President Sales EMEA added: “Bourns believes that it is of the highest importance to deliver great service to our customers and to our distributor partners. The TTI measurements are rigorous and considered to be a world class benchmark in the industry. Therefore, this award is of particular importance to Bourns, and in the great partnership we have with TTI we shall continue to strive to achieve outstanding service results so that we continue to win. Particularly in these turbulent times of dramatic decline in 09 and the up-turn in 10, great service and good lead times is vital to our shared customers.”

Stated Marc Kotelon: Senior VP Global Sales, Kemet: “2009 has been a particularly challenging year for the entire industry and especially for our respective industry segments, and it is in difficult times that you truly understand the value of close partnerships. Therefore, it is extremely rewarding that in such a difficult environment, Kemet has been able to earn TTI’s supplier award by maintaining our fundamentals values of quality, service and product development. Not only has KEMET been awarded this prestigious status in Europe, but we have been able to repeat that performance in the Americas and Asia which makes it a global partnership of which we are very proud. Consistently earning this highly-recognised industry award would not be possible without professional and dedicated teams, and I would like to extend my thanks to all of the people involved in making this happen.”

“Today all market participants have to face global competition through innovation, quality, reliability and service”, discussed Michael Sievers, Director Key Account Management at Phoenix Contact. If this can be achieved in a partnership which is repeatedly acknowledged by an award of this status, the participants are on a path to mutual success. We are very happy with this commendation from TTI.”

Added Andrew McQuilken, CEO of Harwin: “As a manufacturer of interconnect systems and components for high-rel applications, we know that excellent service levels are as important as continual product innovation. Because the TTI awards are the result of thorough scrutiny of a range of performance indicators, we are honoured to be placed so highly, especially as a specialised connector supplier.”

“FCI is very pleased to receive this prestigious award”, said Ronald Velda, FCI’s European Distribution Director. He concluded: “We have a multi-functional team that focuses on service improvements, and we are delighted that the result is that TTI has recognised our commitment to our customers in all three regions of the world.”

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Strengthens UK connector support team; boosts Tyco efforts

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive, interconnect, relay & switch and discrete components, has announced that it has signed a deal to acquire the assets of Flightspares Electronics Ltd, the UK-based specialist connector distributor.

Flightspares has been established in the UK and Irish markets for many years and has a strong reputation in the industrial, rail, transportation, marine and defence sectors. The company’s main franchise has always been Tyco Electronics – a franchise also held by TTI – so the acquisition is highly complementary for all parties, since it will allow TTI to expand and develop its activities with the world’s number one interconnect and passive component manufacturer.

Comments Glyn Dennehy, Senior Vice President and General Manager, TTI Inc., Europe: “This deal is in line with our desire to expand our connector sales. We have been active in the connector market for over 15 years in Europe and this acquisition fits our company strategy perfectly, strengthening our good relationship with the market leader in connector products and enhancing our capability and competence to the benefit of our key connector suppliers and customers.”

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TTI, Inc. exclusively launches Harwin’s new SMD Cable Clip range as part of EZ-Boardware PCB hardware promotion

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive, interconnect, relay & switch and discrete components, is exclusively launching Harwin’s new range of surface mount wire management EZ-Cable Clips as part of a promotion covering the Portsmouth-based manufacturer’s EZ BoardWare range of surface mount products that improve manufacturing flexibility, reduce manufacturing costs and improve in-field maintenance.

EZ-Cable Clips have been specifically designed to be automatically-placed and soldered directly to the PCB, saving time and money. They replace plastic devices which require installation by hand – a time consuming and very costly exercise. Harwin’s metal clips are physically much smaller than equivalent plastic wire management clips. They are placed directly onto solder pads, thus negating the need to drill retaining holes in the PCB, offering further space and cost savings. More, the new clips are ultra low profile and, unlike the old, bulky plastic clips, they do no protrude through the PCB increasing design flexibility.

TTI’s promotion also covers other EZ Boardware products including EZ-Shield Clips which can be surface mounted, allowing an RFI shielding to be simply pushed into place during final assembly. EZ-RFI Fingers facilitating electrical contact between PCB and metal cases, EZ-Jumper Links enable designers to eliminate through-hole vias and multi-layer construction, and EZ-Test Points provides technicians with easy-to-see test points and minimize the risk of PCB damage by incorrect test methods.

Comments John Sandy, European Director of Supplier Marketing, Connectors, TTI, Inc.: “Harwin has designed all the products in its EZ-Boardware range to address and solve a particular production challenge, removing secondary manufacturing operations, simplifying assembly and cutting costs.” Adds Paul Gillam, Harwin’s Product Manager: “Production issues must be solved at the design stage through the use of innovative products such as our EZ-Boardware range. TTI is known for its design-in expertise and thorough product knowledge, so we are confident that they will be able to help our customers get the best solution for their requirement. ”

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Sealed detection, waterproof tactile and new DIP switches added

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive, interconnect, relay & switch and discrete components, has annonced several additions to its available range of switches from its Supplier Partner, Omron, including a new compact, sealed detection switch featuring a self-cleaning slide contact, a new waterproof tactile switch and an extended range of DIP switches.

The new Omron D2QW detection switch features a sliding contact mechanism that can wipe foreign bodies and contamination such as silicone out of the switch area to ensure reliable operation. The sliding mechanism also offers silent operation. This remarkably compact and rugged product is sealed to IP67 standard, and features twin contacts to further enhance the reliability of the switch. The D2QW has a travel of 3.7mm, plus an additional 2.2mm of over travel, simplifying system design. The rated life of these switches is 500,000 operations at 14V DC, 10mA, or 200,000 operations at 30V DC, 100mA. It has a footprint of 13.3 x 9.2mm and a height of 9.3mm above the M3 mounting.

Also new is the waterproof B3SL tactile switch, a compact, high quality device featuring IP64 sealing and a rubber plunger that gives high quality tactile feel to the operator. Ideal for consumer white goods and computer peripherals, these switches are just 6.2mm square and 5.1mm high. The B3SL is suitable for wave soldering.

Omron has extended its range of DIP switches with a new family of piano type components, in surface mount and through hole form. The devices are ideal for telecommunications applications, set-top boxes and industrial systems alike. Based on an industry standard 2.54mm pitch, Omron’s new DIP switches feature a self cleaning structure with gold twin contacts for maximum reliability. Both the surface mount (A6SR) and through hole (A6TR) formats are offered in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 pole configurations, with a choice of two operating lever lengths. The new piano style complements the existing Omron range of slide DIP switches, offered with 1-10 poles, again with gold plated contacts and a self cleaning mechanism. Omron also offers rotary (A6R, A6A and A6V) DIP switches. All Omron DIP switches conform to RoHS regulations, and are supplied on sticks for automatic placement. The slide switches are available in washable form with a seal tape.

Comments John Sandy, TTI’s European Director Supplier Marketing, Switches: “Omron’s commitment to switch research and development is impressive, and is allied to a strong technical support resource in Europe. Omron’s European Switch Engineering Centre offers a full customisation service on these new devices and other Omron detection switches.“ Staffed by a specialist engineering team drawn from Omron’s Japanese switch factories as well as the European market, the Centre works with mid to high volume customers, undertaking modifications ranging from the development of an alternative lever, to redesign of the case, terminals or wiring harness.

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TTI, Inc. names Thilo Pelosato as Product & Supplier Marketing Director, Europe, Passives & Discretes

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive, interconnect, relay & switch and discrete components, has named Thilo Pelosato as its new Product & Supplier Marketing Director, Europe, Passives & Discretes. Pelosato has held various positions within TTI for a number of years, and replaces Andy Kerr who is joining TTI’s sister company, the catalogue distributor Mouser.

Commented Geoff Breed, TTI’s Vice President Marketing, Europe: “Andy has made a great contribution and we are glad he is staying ‘within the TTI family’ at Mouser and wish him well. Thilo is an outstanding replacement. His experience with TTI and his knowledge of our customers and supplier partners means that he will slot straight into this important role, and he will also bring a fresh approach and a unique insight.”

Added Pelosato: “I am delighted to take on this challenge. I firmly believe that by sticking to our core strategy of having a broad and deep product inventory always available, and by promoting our suppliers’ newest and most innovative product lines, we can help our customers get an advantage over their competitors.”

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Stockholding, NPI and Customer Support cited

Harwin, the leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect solutions for high-reliability applications, has named TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passives, connectors, electromechanical and discrete components, as its European Distributor of the Year.

Commented Andrew McQuilken, Harwin’s CEO: “TTI is known for the focussed approach it brings to selling relatively low value components. We are impressed by the inventory the company holds and by the efforts they make to bring new components to market. Also, TTI employs very dedicated, committed people who offer customers exemplary levels of service and support.

Added John Sandy, TTI’s European Director of Supplier Marketing, Connectors: “We are delighted to receive this award. Harwin’s range of high performance connectors are a good fit with the demands of Europe’s medical, industrial, aerospace and defence sectors, and products such as the Datamate family of 2mm cable to cable, cable to board and board to board connectors are winning new design slots wherever there is a call for a rugged, reliable, flexible and affordable interconnect system.”

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