Distributor, Astute Group has signed a distribution agreement with display and embedded computing specialist, Densitron. The agreement means that Astute will supply Densitron’s display, monitor and embedded computing to customers in the broadcast, medical, industrial and test and measurement sectors. The manufacturer has experience in rugged HMI (human machine interface) technology which can be tailored to meet specific reliability and ...
UK-based Cliff Electronics has signed a distribution deal with DigiKey. “Cliff’s range of high-quality, reliable components fills demand across several engineering sectors,” said DigiKey v-p of interconnect Heather Fulara. Cliff makes connectors, audio components and test accessories. “The partnership boosts Cliff’s presence in key markets such as professional audio, instrumentation, broadcast and industrial control,” according to Cliff. DigiKey’s gude to ...
Digikey is highlighting that it added 32,000 new product introductions (NPIs) in the second quarter of 2025. It coincides, says the distributor, with customer growth and market momentum it has recorded in the first half of the year. “The expansion of our breadth of inventory in Q2 coincides with our steady customer growth, and we are optimistic about the market ...
Farnell Japan now offers customers Toshiba’s low-voltage mosfet portfolio, suitable for use in server AC-DC power supplies and basestation DC-DC converters. In May, Toshiba officially opened phase 1 of its Kaga wafer fab expansion. The facility in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture and brings online 300mm/12-inch wafer lines. Adrian Cotterill, Farnell’s power segment lead, commented: “Japan holds significant importance for us, and ...
Electromechanical specialist, Devlin Electronics has acquired Purekeys UK, the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Purekeys medical keyboards. The wired and wireless keyboards and input devices are for use by doctors, dentists, hospitals and vets. They can be cleaned to reduce the risk of contamination in clinical settings. The flat, waterproof keyboards are IP66-rated and can be cleaned using hospital-grade ...
Cinch Connectivity Solutions has qualified an SMA connector-saver for space environments. SQM-4733-MF-29M-02 is made of stainless steel and “supports SMA, 3.5mm and 2.92mm connections, and operates reliably up to 40GHz” said the company. It “has been designed with lessons learned from major missions”. The connector is tested with a 100% swept frequency protocol and is compliant with or exceeds NASA’s ...
The European electronic components distribution market is suffering from a declining automotive sector, reports DMASS Europe. The electronic components distribution industry body represents approximately 85% of the European components DTAM. DMASS said that European semiconductor distribution sales in Q2 2025 fell 14% compared to Q2 2024. Austria experiencing the steepest drop (36.6%) followed by France (20%), Germany and Ireland both ...
Omron has a series of compact PCB mount power relays designed to handle ‘TV-8’ in-rush surges, and they are available with standard coils or two forms of bi-stable coils. Called the G5Q-HR range, they measure 20 x 16 x 10 above the PCB, and all of them have just one set of contacts. The range has been designed to meet ...
A/V specialist, Crystal Display Systems (CDS), has added IP66-rated stainless steel monitors to its range of industrial displays. The six-sided IP66 sealed enclosure seals the monitor to offer “complete protection” from water jets, dust and debris, said the company. Housed in a stainless steel chassis, they are hygienic – the non-porous stainless steel prevents bacterial growth and withstands regular sanitation ...
TDK has introduced a set of 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.35mm point-of-load converters. There are 12 models in the FS160x series, divided into three output current ratings: FS1606 for 6A at 0.6, 1, 1.05, 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 or 2.5V FS1604 for 4A at 2.5 or 3.3V FS1603 for 3A at 3.3 or 5V The 600mV version of the 6A ...
