Distribution

Component distributor Richardson RFPD is to stock a range of 0603 (1.5 x 0.7mm) RF components from TTM Technologies, all branded ‘Xinger’ and “designed to meet the density and performance challenges of next-generation 5G transceiver and power amplifier applications”, according to Richardson. They include: Three Xinger 90° 3dB hybrid couplers at 1.8 – 2.3GHz, 2.2 – 2.8GHz or 3.1 – ...

Alpha Micro and The Antenna Company have signed an agreement to distribute cellular and short range connectivity produces in the UK and Ireland. Described as a strategic partnership and distribution agreement, the two companies will collaborate to reduce time to market for products in development, said wireless connectivity specialist, Alpha Micro. The Antenna Company is headquartered in the Netherlands and ...

Mouser has added a wearables resource centre covering wearables from smartwatches and fitness trackers to AR and VR headsets. Mouser delves into a multitude of topics, trends, solutions, and products to give engineers the necessary information and equipment to evolve the realm of wearable technology further. With an increasing number of companies and individuals incorporating wearables into their daily lives, ...

Distributor Fortec is aiming medical markets with a PC and COM Express Type 6 module from Axiomtek – both based around Gen 12 and 13 Intel processors (Alder Lake and Raptor Lake respectively) mBOX602 is the PC, for i7, i5 and i3 processor processors up to 65W supported by 2x DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM up to 64Gbyte. “The mBOX602 is IEC 60601 ...

Mouser has set up an alternative energy resource center, featuring a selection of products and descriptions of  innovative uses of renewable power, insights into commercial and industrial electric vehicles, and learn how energy storage systems will be key for the transition to renewable energy. The site offers perspectives on the alternative energy landscape, providing a deeper look into policy changes, ...

UK distributor, Aerco, has signed a partnership agreement with Belden to become a Belden Partner. this provides Aerco access to a large range of cable and connectivity products from the US manufacturer. Belden’s cable and wire products, and its Hirschmann and Lumberg Automation ranges of industrial networking products. Electronics components supplier, Aerco, already supplies Belden’s Alpha Wire of copper wire, cable ...

DMASS predicted a slowdown in the European component distribution market for 2024. It reported a drop in consolidated sales for Q4 2023, down 17.3% compared to Q4 2022. The value of the  semiconductor sector was €3.1bn, down 18.5% and IP&E (interconnect, passive and electromechanical) components were down 14.3% at €1.35bn. This drop follows a record-setting 2023 with consolidated sales worth ...

Sciospec LCR-1 is a PC-based single-channel LCR meter that offers 2-, 3- and 4-port measurements across 100mHz to 500kHz, with 1mΩ – 1TΩ, 10fF – 1kF and 1nH – 1TH capability. Options include upper frequency expansion to 1 or 10MHz, and it comes with PC-based software for automated measurements and analysis, which displays up to four parameters at the same ...

Farnell has announced a distribution agreement with Taoglas, a provider of antennas and IoT components. This partnership will help Farnell offer customers an expanded RF and wireless product offering. Farnell and their global brands, Newark and element14 are focused on simplifying the customer design process with small quantities for prototyping to production, 1–2-day shipping, and dedicated sets of product knowledge. ...

Kemet has introduced three automotive grade supercapacitors. “Optimised design and materials enable a service life of up to 1,000 hours at 85°C or 105°C, and the components meet the special requirements of the 85°C, 85% relative humidity, 1,000 hour test [‘THB test’] for the automotive industry,” according to distributor Rutronik, which is stocking the parts. “Thanks to their characteristics, the ...