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Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative test and measurement solutions for advanced and converged networks, today announced that they have signed a distribution agreement with AR Benelux, a leading provider of test and measurement solutions for EMC, Satcom, RF/µwave for the telecoms and defence industries. Under the terms of …

Toshiba Electronics Europe announces the launch of a new analog output IC photocoupler that enables high-speed communications in automotive applications – especially electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). The new TLX9309 consists of a high-output GaAlAs light emitting diode (LED) that is optically coupled to a high-speed detector. …

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, a global multi-channel distributor, is stocking the latest Phoenix Contact Quint Power DIN-rail power supplies, giving easy access to the innovative features and flexibility of these space-saving PSUs. The 4thgeneration of Quint Power covers power ratings up to 100W, with 24V …

Altus Group, a prominent supplier of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has been awarded the exclusive distribution agreement for Swedish company Optilia, leaders in the design and development of visual inspection instruments. Together with its daughter company, Danutek, Altus will distribute Optilia’s state-of-the-art equipment across several territories in …

Würth Elektronik eiSos, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, enters a new market: from now on, the company offers an extensive spectrum of SMA and RP-SMA connectors. A 92-page catalog presents the high-quality configured connectors for the small, yet robust coaxial standard. Würth Elektronik eiSos offers sockets for both THT …

Premier Farnell, a development distributor, has signed a contract with SSI Schaefer, one of the global innovators in the intralogistics sector, to equip the company’s new Leeds distribution centre with a state-of-the-art order fulfilment solution. Construction work commenced on the high-quality 361,000 sq ft distribution unit at Muse Developments’ flagship …

Despite being first invented in the 1830s, electric vehicles (EVs) have only become commercially viable in the last decade. Here, Steve Hughes, managing director of power quality specialist REO UK, explains the challenges faced by automotive companies designing the next generation of EVs. The global effort to reduce carbon emissions …

Misconceptions around advanced technologies often lead to the emergence of urban legends. This is currently the case for the integration of smart electric meters. Here, Jonathan DiGiacomandrea, applications engineering manager at battery specialist Ultralife Corporation, explains some of the truths behind powering the energy saving devices. With a global consciousness …

AWS Electronics Group, one of Europe’s specialist electronics manufacturing services providers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amelia Godwin as new group quotations manager. Based in the UK and Slovakia, AWS offers electronics manufacturing capabilities in rapid prototyping, PCBAs, cable manufacture and unit assembly, alongside a dedicated maintenance and …

TÜV SÜD Product Service has invested more than £400,000 in a new EMC and RF testing chamber, and will for the first time offer 24-hour testing services. Based at TÜV SÜD Product Service’s Hampshire headquarters, the new semi-anechoic EMC chamber is in addition to its eight existing ones, significantly increasing capacity …