October 2013 – TE Connectivity’s lightweight DUALOBE connector withstands -200ºC to +200ºC.

October 2013 – Samtec’s micro card socket is ideal for high-speed applications requiring board space savings.

October 2013 – Amphenol’s μCom-10Gb+ connector combines miniaturization and high-speed capacity with resistance to the harshest environments.

October 2013 – Fujitsu 0.8mm pitch stacking connector is designed to maintain a secure board-to-board connection in rugged industrial environments.

October 2013 – Torrel brings global electronics experience to Avnet’s Velocity Team, which provides tailored solutions for technology companies who want to more easily manage the complexity of their supply chains.

October 2013 – MSC Investoren acquisition strengthens Avnet’s leadership position in semiconductor distribution while expanding its presence in embedded computing and display solutions.

October 2013 – Telecommunications industry technology is rapidly advancing due to increased user demand. Smartphones, tablets, gaming systems, and commercial wireless applications are all driving networks to adopt FTTA systems to meet cost structures, as well as to support bandwidth requirements. FiberSource’s fiber-plus-power distribution cabinet saves significant installation time and maximizes the integrity of the installation.

October 2013 – Significant progress toward implementing PTC is being made as US railroads collaborate with federal regulators and suppliers in order to meet a 2015 deadline enacted by the US Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008.

A Connector Can Save Your Life It takes less than 50 milliseconds for an airbag to inflate. Because your life can depend on that spark of time, automotive designers, as well as component designers, are coordinating their technology innovations to work in concert with these critical systems. Safety Restraint Systems (SRS) connectors, which are usedRead More

Internet of Things Gets Major Boost from IBM and Semtech IBM and Semtech Corporation, a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, announced a significant advancement in wireless technology, combining IBM software and Semtech hardware to create a system capable of transmitting data up to a distance of 15km (9 miles), depending on the environment,Read More

Avnet Offers New Reference Designs and Tutorials for 7″ Zed Touch Display Kit Developing an interactive GUI or touchscreen application? Avnet Electronics Marketing announced new reference designs, tutorials, and training videos for the 7″ Zed Touch Display Kit. The designs are supported on either the MicroZed or Zedboard kits. To facilitate designs using the 7″Read More

Intel Unveils Quark-Based Galileo to Rival Raspberry Pi Intel has unveiled a low-cost single-board computer, called Galileo, aimed at the “maker” and education communities, in a move that can be seen as rivaling that of the popular Raspberry Pi device. Announced at the Maker Faire event in Rome by Intel chief Brian Krzanich, Galileo isRead More