Distribution

Stacked multi-layer polymer (MLP) film capacitors from Paktron Capacitors are now available from distributor New Yorker Electronics, following a distribution agreement between the two companies. Paktron’s range of low ESR MLP capacitors, metalised polypropylene capacitors and film/foil polypropylene capacitors will be available at some of the shortest lead times available today, says New Yorker Electronics. Paktron Capacitors holds over 75 ...

Based in Norfolk, Die Devices is a unique small component distributor and fabless semiconductor company. All of its products have one thing in common: they are 100% tested bare die, sold in small and medium quantities. “We specialise in supplying die,” company owner and sales director Ben White told Electronics Weekly. “We are a niche supplier to aerospace, defence, medical ...

Digi-Key Electronics has announced that it has launched an enhanced online returns and order issues portal for customers. The updated portal now offers allows international customers to fully self-service returns, including printing return shipping labels, making corrections, submitting part shortage requests, and resolving order issues. It’s a more user-friendly model says the company. “This revamped user experience is designed to ...

RS Components is to stock the products of Amphenol Advanced Sensors, including devices for measuring temperature, gas, moisture or pressure. Some of them come under the Amphenol Advanced Sensors name (such at the thermistors on the right), while many of them carry sub-brands – for example: Thermometrics is an Amphenol sub-brand that covers a set of temperature sensors ranging across -196 to ...

Data Modul is to stock ruggedised sunlight-readable TFT LCDs from Toppan, using VA technology to keep contrast high. “Thanks to the optimised mechanical design and the use of particularly robust components, the Rugged Series meets requirements ranging from extended temperature range to vibration resistance,” according to Data Modul. “They impress with their Blanview technology, which gives them excellent readability, even ...

Digi-Key Electronics has launched a way – dubbed myLists – to make it easier for customers to manage their component sourcing lists in one place. The idea is to streamline customers’ BOM management, price and availability checking and repeat favorites into one system. The tool also includes an attrition calculator to plan for overages that account for parts lost or ...

The recent component shortage has highlighted the fragility of current supply chains, asserted Siemens, as it announced the acquisition of electronics Design-to-Source platform, Supplyframe. The transaction is expected to close at the end of this financial year. The acquisition is part of Siemens’ digital transformation said AJ Incorvaia, senior vice president, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Electronic Board Systems , putting Supplyframe ...

Rochester Electronics is joining the Digi-Key Marketplace, which started last year to widen access to more product lines. The partnership is intended to address concerns about the ongoing semiconductor shortages. Digi-Key says it anticipates the overall component shortfall in the industry will likely last into 2022, but the Rochester Electronics partnership will help continuity of supply for Digi-Key customers. “The ...

In control systems applied in modern electromechanics, solutions based on discrete components and digital electronics are becoming increasingly common. In addition to speed and absence of mechanical components, semiconductor alternatives to traditional components have a number of practical advantages – e.g. they are smaller, more durable and silent. These are the main reasons why we are witnessing a shift in ...

Digi-Key Electronics is launching a microsite and help manual – a Startups Survival Guide – dedicated to helping startups become established. The startup site contains resources, tools and knowledge Digi-Key has built from its own experience of working with thousands of startups. The manual, called the Startups Survival Guide, is the second edition based on Digi-Key’s partnership with Startups Magazine. ...