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.

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

October 2013—FDR25S power cable provides an optimal solution for tight spaces in mil/aero applications.

October 8, 2013—RF Industries provides outdoor and indoor multi-conductor composite power cables in standard and custom configurations.

October 8, 2013—Phoenix Contact’s ergonomic stripping tools ensure durability and comfort when stripping wires.

October 8, 2103—A split hood creates an “open system” that significantly simplifies the connection of shielded cables.

October 2013 – Emerson’s cable assembly and associated HMA expanded beam fiber optic plug and bulkhead connectors were designed for use by the US Marine Corps.

October 2013 – Because coaxial cable assemblies are so vital to such a wide range of systems, from rugged ground-based electronic systems to satellites orbiting in space, the selection process for those cables should not be treated lightly. Choosing the right coaxial cable assembly is easier when you know what to look for in a high-frequency or high-speed coaxial cable assembly.