Mick Elliott, Author at Disti Blog

optoelectronics

Mouser Carries Intel Camera Family

By Mick Elliott August 17, 2018

The Intel RealSense D400 product family is in stock at Mouser Electronics. Built specifically to help embedded systems sense, understand, interact and learn from real-world environments, the Intel RealSense D400 product family offers designers a comprehensive platform of ready-to-use cameras, depth modules and vision processors that deliver embedded depth-sensing technology, real-time processing, and high-speed 3D imaging that is versatile and robust for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications.

power

AC-DC Power Supplies Ready To Go At rutronik24

By Mick Elliott August 16, 2018

RECOM’s 15W and 20W AC/DC power supplies are designed for low power IoT and household applications. Based on the footprint of the compact RAC10-K modules, these new modules feature high-efficiency over a wide load range and minimal standby power consumption. They are available now at www.Rutronik24.com.

PEI-Genesis

PEI- Genesis Names Kris Haggstrom E-Commerce Boss

By Mick Elliott August 16, 2018

Industry veteran Kris Haggstrom has joined PEI-Genesis as Senior Director of E-Commerce and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS). Haggstrom brings a wealth of experience from the distribution segment having spent the better part of 25 years in various senior management positions for Future Electronics and Digi-Key Electronics, building and managing global sales and E-Commerce business units.

Distribution Agreements

Digi-Key Seals Global Deal With Powercast

By Mick Elliott August 16, 2018

Radio-frequency (RF)-based long-range power-over-distance wireless power components from Powercast are available worldwide through Digi-Key Electronics thanks to a new distribution agreement.

Microchip Technology

Microchip Chief Spells Out Microsemi Actions

By Mick Elliott August 15, 2018

It’s fair to say Steve Sanghi, CEO of Microchip Technology was not impressed once he and his colleagues got access to all the information on Microsemi that they were not able to get before acquiring the company. Excess inventory in distributors and luxury private planes are in his sights as issues to be addressed – and sharpish.

Distribution Agreements

Mouser Inks Global Deal With Micron Technology

By Mick Elliott August 13, 2018

Mouser Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with Micron Technology. It adds a key memory technology manufacturer to Mouser’s portfolio. Micron products target a broad array of applications in the computing, networking, data, server, mobile, embedded, consumer, automotive, and industrial markets.

Distribution Agreements

Arrow Signs RFbeam Microwave in EMEA

By Mick Elliott August 13, 2018

Arrow Electronics has signed an agreement with RFbeam Microwave to offer its planar radar sensor solutions across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). RFbeam’s technology range and engineering skills will extend Arrow’s existing capabilities to support customers in rolling out smart home and smart city applications.

People & Places

Rospedzihowski To Lead Premier Farnell EMEA Sales

By Mick Elliott August 13, 2018

Premier Farnell has named industry veteran Rob Rospedzihowski as Vice President for Sales, EMEA reporting to Chris Breslin, President, Premier Farnell. Rospedzihowski is responsible for Farnell element14’s sales across EMEA and takes on the role with immediate effect.

Avnet

Avnet Sales Top $5bn In Q4

By Mick Elliott August 8, 2018

Avnet revenues rose 9.8% year on year to $5.06bn in the fourth quarter of 2018. Income fell to $58.6m against $81.4m in the fourth quarter. Highlights included Premier Farnell where revenues increased 13% year on year, and record 11.8% margins were achieved.

Arrow Electronics

Component Shortages Continue; Arrow Sees Lead Times Stabilise

By Mick Elliott August 7, 2018

Distributors continue to help cushion customers from the effects of components shortages, though there are signs of a softening market. Addressing analysts on a call hosted by seeking alpha.com, Arrow Electronics CEO Michael Long indicated that while it’s global components business leading indicators remained healthy and its backlog continued to grow at robust rate, the rate of sequential year-over-year growth moderated.