Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announced stock on Murata’s Microblowers.

Murata Microblowers are suitable for thermal management of small products where conventional cooling units, such as heat sinks, heat pipes, or motor fans, cannot fit due to size. Additional uses of the Microblowers are as a source for high pressure air generation for liquid displacement or dispensing applications.

Microblowers from Murata are extremely compact and low profile, utilizing a piezoelectric based ceramic based drive system that features small dimensions. The 20mm x 20mm Microblower discharges air at a rate of 1,500 Pa (maximum static pressure at 15V p-p) and 0.7 liter per minute (typical at 15 V p-p). The piezoelectric based drive system, which allows the blower to function as a high pressure air pump, offers lower power consumption than more common air cooling devices. A 20mm high-pressure air blower Evaluation Kit is also available.

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Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the availability of Murata’s AMR (Anisotropic Magneto Resistance) Magnetic Switch Sensors. These robust switch sensors, which are being featured by Murata at this week’s CES event in Las Vegas, set a new standard for reliability, sensitivity, and detection area.

Murata’s AMR Magnetic Switch Sensors are non-contact magnetic sensors of high sensitivity for use in a relatively low magnetic field in either a vertical or horizontal direction. With no mechanical components, AMR sensors are more reliable and robust than Hall Effect IC’s or reed switches. Murata’s AMR Sensors are ideal for open/close applications such as mobile phones and notebook PC’s, as well as in consumer white goods, industrial and security equipment. A wide range of sensitivities are available.

With its broad product line and unsurpassed customer service, Mouser caters to design engineers and buyers by delivering What’s Next in advanced technologies. Mouser offers customers 19 global support locations and stocks the world’s widest selection of the latest semiconductors and electronic components for the newest design projects. Mouser Electronics’ website is updated daily and searches more than 8 million products to locate over 2 million orderable part numbers available for easy online purchase. Mouser.com also houses an industry-first interactive catalog, data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, and engineering tools.

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UK electronic component distributor Anglia Components today announced that it has been named Distributor of the Year for Murata, after capturing number 1 position in the UK and Ireland network for the second year in succession.

Presenting the award, Glenn Palmer, Managing Director of Murata Electronics UK said, “My congratulations to the team for the exceptional sales growth that they achieved in recent years and congratulations for maintaining their number 1 position in the UK & Ireland. In a challenging market, this really is an outstanding achievement, and we are confident that this will be maintained in the next few years.”

Graham Bridger, Marketing Director at Anglia, said, “Murata is recognised worldwide as an ‘Innovator in Electronics’ and Anglia’s focussed team have invested enormous energy into taking their solutions to market. As a result, Murata’s passive and power products have made a difference to countless customer designs, strengthening our relationship with these customers and building our profile with Murata. We are delighted with our success.”

Anglia stocks and supports a very wide range of Murata components, from passive components including suppression filters and sound components to the Murata Power Solutions range of DC-DC converters, AC-DC power supplies and magnetics.

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Murata has announced it has signed a Pan-European franchise agreement with Avnet Abacus, one of Europe’s leading interconnect, passive, electromechanical and power distributors. Covering Murata’s range of innovative passive products, the agreement builds on a 20-year relationship between the two companies. Previously, Avnet Abacus has covered selected European territories for Murata passives and has held a Pan-European agreement for the company’s power solutions products. This extended agreement further enhances Avnet Abacus’ position as a leading distributor of Murata products.

Avnet Abacus is particularly enthusiastic about introducing Murata’s innovative ceramic-based components to a wider European design engineering audience. Commented Alan Jermyn, VP European Marketing: “We recognise Murata’s global leadership in ceramic based electronic components. Our particular focus will be on the application and design in of new products such as SMD Pyroelectric Infra Red sensors, AMR Sensors, Microblower, timing devices & Metal T-cap ranges.”

Murata announced today that it has extended its distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics. Already a strong partner for Murata over many years, the new contract expands the geographical reach to include a number of new countries.

Gary Atkins – Director of Murata’s European Distribution business commented, “With the many changes in Murata’s distribution network and the integration of Murata Power Solutions, where New Horizons were already appointed on a European basis, it is now the perfect time to fully align our companies with all products into all territories. This decision will allow Arrow Electronics to further enhance its Murata product promotions to a wider customer base, and to offer all possible technology solutions.”

Dean Hassell, VP Pemco, Arrow EMEA comments, “By broadening its areas of cooperation with Arrow, Murata will be able to benefit from Arrow’s unrivalled scale and breadth in EMEA. This includes access to Arrow’s full European technical and field sales resources together with our extensive customer base. All our customers across EMEA will now have access to Murata’s portfolio via their existing dedicated Arrow customer support team.”

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Offers broad and deep stocking across leading passives supplier’s full portfolio

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive connector, electromechanical and discrete components, is pleased to announce the extension of its European franchise agreement with Murata to cover Finland and Estonia. Covering the leading Japanese passive manufacturer’s complete product portfolio, the agreement will give Finnish and Estonian customers access to a wide range of capacitors, hi-caps, sensors, audio piezo devices, EMI suppression components, chip inductors and delay lines, thermistors and potentiometers and resonators to support their manufacturing demands.

Comments Andy Kerr, TTI’s Product & Supplier Marketing Director, Europe, Discretes & Passives: “We are delighted to be able to offer Murata’s complete range of products in Finland and Estonia, backed with our extensive broad and deep best-in-class inventory and advanced supply chain management programs.”

Adds Lars Dahlstroem, TTI’s Nordic General Manager: “As Murata’s leading Nordic Franchised Distributor we are excited about the opportunity to develop business opportunities in support of market demands in both Finland and Estonia with this strategically important manufacturer.”

Adds Winnie de Lange, Murata’s Distribution Business Manager: “TTI and Murata have been engaged in a very successful and powerful “Pure Passive” relationship over the past years.

We believe TTI’s franchise extension into Finland & Estonia will generate additional business growth even in the current challenging market situation.”

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