Distribution

Digi-Key Electronics has announced a global distribution partnership with GLF Integrated Power, the maker of ultra-efficient, ultra-small, silicon power control and protection ICs. The products target the IoT, smart wearable, TWS earbuds, smart medical device, automotive, smartwatch optical modules, asset tracking, and home security markets. The agreement means GLF Integrated Power silicon power control and protection ICs will be available ...

Farnell has opened its Winter Games competition, giving customers access to exclusive weekly offers from market leading suppliers and fun online games with great prizes. Participants have the chance to win Amazon vouchers as well as the Winter Games grand prize, a £500 Apple voucher (or local currency equivalent). The Winter Games consists of two online challenges including the ‘Circuit Maker’ ...

Future Electronics is now franchised to sell Infineon products in Europe, after the semiconductor company extended its agreement beyond Asia and the Americas, covered in its previous agreement. The distributor is also franchised to supply products from Infineon’s subsidiary, Cypress Semiconductor worldwide. Future expects the Infineon portfolio of power, automotive, security, wireless semiconductors and microcontrollers to be used by customers ...

Intelligent face recognition and sensor-controlled temperature recording are integrated in the Smart Panel PC MM8 from Holitech. It is now available from Rutronik UK. The PC is designed to integrate into existing systems to implement access management for private and public areas. It integrates a touch display, a 2Mpixel camera, loudspeaker and temperature sensor. Data synchronisation is via specially developed ...

Distributor Farnell has increased its range of products from XP Power, with the PLS600 series of DC power supplies, the DRC series of DIN rail power supplies, the FCS range of AC-DC power supplies and the VCE series for industrial and domestic power supplies. The PLS600 single output programmable DC power supplies are intended for laboratory, production, and embedded test ...

Farnell is shipping a new BBC micro:bit with extended capabilities including greater memory capacity, a faster processor and, for the first time, “out of the box” sound and touch capabilities. EW has more technical details on micro:bit v2 here The updated pocket-sized computer also provides future potential for AI and Machine Learning (ML) in the classroom, paving the way for ...

Suitable for undersea power lines as well as tethered drones, the AEK 3000 HV Series is a range of  adaptable high voltage DC power supplies, manufactured by Cotek and available from Relec Electronics. The 3kW high voltage (HV) DC power supplies offers 90 to 264Vac input and a choice of regulated, single outputs (150, 200, 250, 300, and 400Vdc). An auxiliary ...

UK distributor, Easby Electronics, has received the European Distributor of the Year award from Hicenda Displays. The company’s product manager, Chris Parr was also recognised, receiving the Sales Person of the Year 2020 accolade by Hicenda Displays. Hicenda assessed all its distributors in Europe in accordance with criteria covering sales performance, design activity and quality of service. Hicenda’s global sales ...

element14 has launched two eBooks to help guide electronics designers at every level through successful careers. The  eBooks, developed with insights from engineers at some of the world’s top electronics companies, provide expert guidance and advice on everything from landing your first job to how to measure success. “Engineering continues to be a sought-after skillset, even in these uncertain times,” ...

Tektronix has appointed MCS Test, St Asaph, as an authorised channel partner for the UK. With this agreement, MCS Test will selling Tektronix entire portfolio. “Working with MCS Test allows us to serve more customers and markets, whilst at the same time positioning the Tektronix & Keithley brands in the UK,” said Tektronix v-p Maria Heriz. “MCS brings experience in test ...