Distribution

Digi-Key Electronics has announced that it will match donations made to KiCad, the open-source software EDA suite for Electronic Design Automation. The offer runs from 1-7 December up to a value of $15,000. According to its creators, the goal of KiCad is to provide “the best possible cross-platform electronics design application for professional electronics designers”. It’s aim is to hide ...

At Electronica 2022 in Munich our Group Editor Clive Couldwell caught up with the electronics distributors Mouser Electronics and Farnell to discuss issues such as coping with chip shortages, inventory management, product life-cycles and new technologies… Mark Burr-Lonnon, Senior VP EMEA, Asia and Global Service at Mouser Electronics, talks about passives and interconnects becoming more available, for example, but shortages ...

Display and embedded computer distributor Review Display Systems has introduced a single board computer built around AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 Series processors with two simultaneous HDMI 1.4b 1080p display interfaces and 4K display support through an embedded DisplayPort (eDP). The computer, called ‘de next-V2K8’ and made by Aaeon, measures 86 x 55mm can accept up to 16Gbyte of LPDDR4x 3200. Fast connectivity ...

Altech has a series of DIN rail power supplies that range from 32mm wide for the 75W models to 70mm for 480W versions. Called PSC, “the series has five models ranging from 75 to 480W. All models have a universal input voltage range of 85 to 264Vac and output voltages of 12, 24 and 48Vdc, and are backed by a ...

Farnell has signed a global distribution agreement with Analog Devices (ADI). The company’s mixed-signal and power management products, including new lines as well as legacy products from Maxim Integrated and Trinamic which was bought by Maxim before it was bought by ADI in July 2020. All products are now in stock and available from fast delivery, confirmed the distributor. The ...

Designed as cost-effective drop-in replacements for LM78xx linear regulators, the K78-LB series by Mornsun is available from Relec Electronics. The K78xxJT-500R3-LB and K78xx-500R3-LB  (K78-LB) family is available in a choice of mounting options and designed, says Relec for price-sensitive, high volume, high efficiency applications. Both versions have input ranges up to 36Vdc and outputs from 3V3 to 15V. Operating temperatures ...

ROHM has created a range of five different coloured 0603 (1608 metric 1.6 x 0.8mm) LEDs, the CSL1901 series, optimised for 2mA operation. “In recent years, technological advancements have resulted in dramatically improved luminous efficiency”, according to the company. “At the same time, the market is demanding LEDs tailored to characteristics in the low current range.” It argues that LED ...

High-quality OLED, LCD, TFT and VFD displays. The range of optoelectronic components available in the TME catalogue has just been expanded to include products by Newhaven Display. This is an American supplier specialising in universal displays manufactured in compliance with various standards, with a wide range of technologies applied and versions available. These solutions are now available directly from our ...

At Electronica 2022 we caught up with Jamie Davey, Associate Vice President Design Services EMEA at Arrow Electronics, as part of our promotional coverage for the event. Highlighting exciting customers’ products in four key areas – Electrification of Everything, Smart Everything, Energy Management and Autonomous machines – at the company’s Technology Solutions Zone, Arrow is showcasing how it helps its ...

Texas Instruments announced plans to open a product distribution centre in Frankfurt, at Electronica. To be open by the end of 2024, it is being built to provide same-day delivery in central Germany and next-day delivery to most European-based for industrial and automotive customers. “We are excited to expand our European presence in Frankfurt, as it offers a centralised location with ...