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DistributionArrow's Advantage catalogue now available for downloadArrow Electronics (UK) has announced that its recently launched Arrow Advantage catalogue is now available for download by visiting http://www.arrowuk.com/advantage/catalogue/. The Arrow Advantage catalogue can be downloaded in technology-specific sections allowing purchasers and design engineers to quickly and easily find, compare and select the optimum products for their target applications. Renesas appoints SEGGER, SEVENSTAX and Thesycon as new Platinum PartnersRenesas Technology Europe today announced that it has finalized its annual Alliance Partner review process by selecting SEGGER, SEVENSTAX and Thesycon as new Platinum Partners. Within Renesas' Alliance Partner Program, Platinum Partners earn the highest level of membership and are appointed by invitation only. Potential partners are considered only after they have achieved significant success helping customers to speed up the development of their embedded systems using Renesas microcontrollers. Platinum Partners are premium Renesas partners with a deep knowledge and understanding of Renesas devices and tools. ACAL Technology sign Honeywell Precision SensorsACAL Technology has announced the signing of a pan-European agreement to distribute Precision Magnetic and Pressure Sensors products from Honeywell. The agreement introduces magnetic and pressure sensors to ACAL's linecard and follows increased demand from customers for sensors for use in applications such as GPS-enabled or other navigation products, as well as in air data systems, unmanned vehicles, test and measurement, and process control. Zytronic appoints Spektrum Elektronik in TurkeyZytronic, the designer and manufacturer of projected capacitive technology (PCT)-based touch sensors, continues to increase its presence in Europe and has appointed Spektrum Elektronik based in Istanbul, as a Turkish agent for its complete portfolio of touch sensors and supporting products. Spektrum represents a range of complementary peripheral IT hardware products, which in addition to its design and systems integration experience, will enable Zytronic to further extend its customer base in the EMEA region. RS Components celebrates e-commerce successRS Components has achieved its UK Internet sales target three months ahead of schedule. The company's December figures show 50.2% online orders across all divisions, just over the 50% goal it set nearly three years ago, originally to be accomplished by April 2009. 
Microwave amplifier maker MCL appoints Link Microtek in UKLink Microtek has been appointed as the exclusive UK representative for MCL Inc., the US-based manufacturer of high-power TWT amplifiers. MCL is a subsidiary of Miteq Inc. and its products are aimed at both commercial and military satcom applications. Covering C Band, Ku Band and X Band frequencies, the MCL high-power microwave amplifiers are particularly suitable for use in ground stations, SNG vehicles and fly-away systems. XMOS appoints Regulus in TaiwanXMOS has announced it has appointed Regulus Technologies as a sales representative and distributor in Taiwan. XMOS selected Regulus for its extensive customer list and its enthusiasm for bringing XMOS technology to Taiwanese designers and engineers. 
Smart Sensor for smooth running machineryJust announced by Aspen Electronics, is a solid state viscometer suitable for a wide range of industrial, environmental and process control applications. Manufactured in the US to world-class semiconductor specifications, by the SenGenuity division of Vectron International, the ViSmart is a low shear, threaded bolt viscosity sensor. Mouser Debuts at electronica with Wide Manufacturer BaseMouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, makes its European debut at electronica 2008, unveiling for the first time in Europe a line card that boasts over 366 manufacturers. In the last quarter alone, the company added 10 new suppliers, backing its claim to be the distributor that design engineers can rely on when they need to find innovative, new components that will differentiate their products from those of their competitors. Advanced Power Components signs distribution agreement with IB TechnologyAdvanced Power Components plc (APC), a specialist distributor and manufacturers' representative of electronic components, is pleased to announce that it has signed a distribution agreement with IB Technology, a leading provider of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Reader solutions. 
Diamond Electronics Signs Exclusive UK Agreement with Kingley Rubber CompanyDiamond Electronics Ltd is announcing its appointment by Kingley Rubber Company of Taiwan as agent and distributor for the UK. The partnership agreement covers Kingley's silicone rubber and membrane keyboard manufacturing capabilities whereby Diamond, via its HMI Components Division, will provide full technical support and logistics management for Kingley customers manufacturing in either the UK or overseas. 
RS Components launches mobile website accessRS Components has launched a mobile website service. Designed for on-the-go engineers and contractors, it allows instant access to RS' entire product range via any web enabled mobile device. With full transactional capabilities, users can check real-time stock availability, pricing, place orders and even select an option to collect from their local trade counter, if required. Energy Efficiency products from RS ComponentsRS Components has announced its Solutions for Energy Efficiency range. Electronic design engineers can now view and choose from over 1,600 of the best-in-class power-efficiency products, encompassing 40 technologies from 60 leading manufacturers. All products are available now, direct from rswww.com/electronics, enabling the speedy creation of energy efficient designs. Advanced Power Components signs Distribution Agreement with Teledyne RelaysAdvanced Power Components has added Teledyne Relays to its product line-up. Teledyne Relays claims to be the world's innovative leader in manufacturing ultra-miniature hermetically sealed RF and solid state switching products, with more than 40 years' experience in aviation, military, satellite and terrestrial communications and commercial programmes. 
Surtech leads in the UK with APW ElectronicsSurtech Distribution, the enclosures and accessories specialist, has announced that it has achieved 'leading distributor' status in the UK for APW Electronics srl, the leading Italian producer of a wide range of 19in racks and cabinets APW's IMRAK, VERAK and Image brands are internationally recognized and have become industry standard products. 
Anglia expands LCD displays and optoelectronics portfolio with addition of Sharp MicroelectronicsAnglia has announced that it has been chosen by Sharp Microelectronics to distribute its range of LCD displays, Optoelectronics and LSI components in the UK and Ireland. The Sharp product range includes TFT displays ranging in size from 2.5" to 65" diagonals, for applications including commercial signage, handheld devices and industrial control. Flash memory, high brightness LEDs, laser diodes and photocouplers also form part of the extensive range of products. Advanced Power Components has distribution agreement with Catalyst SemiconductorAdvanced Power Components has recently signed a distribution agreement with Catalyst Semiconductor, a leading innovator in analogue, mixed signal & non-volatile memory IC's for the telecommunications, networking systems, computation, automotive, industrial and consumer markets. Acquisition expands Aerco's portfolioAerco, Horsham-based electronics and electrical component distributor has bought part of the Spartan Europe business from the administrators. As a result of this transaction Aerco has gained new franchise relationships with Wernes Cambion, Hi-G Italia, Hypertac and Oxley. 
UR Group signs distribution agreement with NeoPhotonicsUR Group has signed a distribution agreement with NeoPhotonics, the second-ranked firm in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 listing for Silicon Valley. The new agreement considerably expands UR Group's portfolio to include a complete line of both active and passive optical components for every network market segment: FTTH/Access, datacom, storage area networks, metro and long haul networks. 
Farnell adds 50,000 new products in a yearFarnell has significantly enhanced its product portfolio with over 50,000 new additions in 12 months. The additions further strengthen Farnell's market-leading component range, taking the total number of products in stock, for next day delivery, to over 468,000. ASBIS Group Establishes Presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina through Acquisition of Local DistributorASBIS Group, a leading supplier of computer hardware and software to the EMEA emerging markets, announced it had established presence on the emerging market of Bosnia and Herzegovina through acquisition of MEGATREND d.o.o. Sarajevo, a local distributor of IT products and components. 
Anglia strengthens interconnect product portfolio with addition of PHOENIX CONTACTAnglia has announced that it has signed an agreement to inventory and distribute the PHOENIX CONTACT product range in the UK and Ireland. 
ADC supplier Kenet Inc. appoints Link Microtek as UK representativeKenet Inc., a fabless semiconductor company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, announced today that it has appointed Link Microtek of Basingstoke as its UK representative. 
Small Form Factor Qseven™ Is Gaining MomentumThe Qseven™ consortium, initiated by congatec AG and SECO, today announced the addition of two embedded computer module vendors. Both MSC Vertriebs GmbH, from Germany, and Hectronic, from Sweden, are taking steps to actively support the new small form factor. 
Live Electronics signs with specialist UK connector and cable assembly maker, InconnectSpecialist electronics distributor Live Electronics has teamed up with Lincolnshire-based cable assembly and connector manufacturer, Inconnect. Inconnect has a world-wide client base, exporting its products to Europe, the USA, and the Far East. The company's manufacturing systems – including an over-moulding facility – are suitable for high and short run orders and full manufacturing traceablity is offered throughout production. In addition, Inconnect's connector design capability provides bespoke connector solutions when standard connectors are not suitable. 
CML-IT signs distribution deal with Samsung Electro-MechanicsCML Innovative Technologies (CML-IT) has signed a distribution agreement with Samsung Electro-Mechanics to distribute its medium and high power ranges of LED products. Samsung's mid and high power illumination LEDs are available in six different package sizes and in several shades, including cool white, warm white, and an RGB version. 
Tyco names IS-Rayfast as its Specialist Distributor of the Year 2007 in the UK & IrelandTyco Electronics has selected IS-Rayfast as its UK & Ireland Specialist Distributor of the Year 2007. The award honours the distributor's class-leading increase in the value of sales of Tyco Electronics products over the last year. 
Mouser Stocking Lamina’s Plug-In Replacement LampsMouser Electronics has announced it is now stocking the SōL MR16 LED replacement lamp from Lamina, a leading supplier of LED lighting solutions. The lamp integrates a high-power LED light source, optical lens, and thermal heat sink shell in a traditional MR-16 halogen form-factor. 
PEI-Genesis is European Distributor of the Year award for ITT Interconnect SolutionsConnector manufacturer ITT Interconnect Solutions has presented its 2007 European Distributor of the Year award to international assembling distributor PEI-Genesis. Specialising in connectors for industrial, transportation, aerospace and military applications, PEI-Genesis offers an unrivalled 48-hour assembly service on ITT's Cannon and VEAM brands, providing customers with a genuine solution for their small-quantity and short-lead-time requirements. Nu Horizons Electronics to Distribute Linear Technology Products in EuropeNu Horizons Electronics has announced the expansion of its five-year North American and two-year Asia Pacific partnership agreement with Linear Technology Corporation into the European region. Effective immediately, Nu Horizons will distribute Linear Technology's complete line of high-performance analog integrated circuits in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. 
Arrow wins two new distribution awards from InfineonArrow has received two new European awards from Infineon. The first recognises Arrow as the distributor that delivered the most significant growth of design-in activities across Europe. The second award goes to Arrow's Nordic operation, which has been named as Infineon's Best Distributor for the Nordic region. 
Tyco Electronics announces TTI as UK & Ireland distributor of the yearTyco Electronics has accorded TTI its title of UK and Ireland Distributor of the Year 2007. The award recognises TTI's outstanding design-in work with Tyco Electronics' products in 2007. "This is a well-deserved award for TTI, following an excellent year growing their sales of Tyco Electronics' products," comments Michael Finch, Distribution Manager UK & Ireland with Tyco Electronics. EDAC 2007 European Distributor of the Year AnnouncedElectronic interconnect manufacturer, EDAC, has announced that Flint Distribution has been awarded its European Distributor of the Year award for 2007. Commenting on the announcement, Edac's European Managing Director, Andy King, said "We are very pleased to see Flint pick up this award for an unprecedented second consecutive year". "There was some stiff competition in 2007 and the result was close-run". 
Farnell's catalogues introduce niche suppliers, latest technology and innovative servicesFarnell has launched its new 2008 catalogues that detail over 150,000 products from more than 600 leading technology suppliers to support millions of design engineers, maintenance and repair (MRO) and purchasing professionals globally. 
Tiger Microwave appoints Link Microtek and Globes as representativesTiger Microwave, the Chinese manufacturer of connectorised RF and microwave components, has appointed Link Microtek and Globes Elektronik as its exclusive representatives for the UK and Germany, respectively. Formed in 1992, Tiger Microwave manufactures a wide variety of components for the commercial and military sectors, including power dividers, directional couplers, combiners, filters, multiplexers, attenuators, terminations and isolators. 
Arrow enhances supply chain support and services for EuropeArrow has further enhanced its supply chain support in Europe by putting in place a European supply chain team and adding new supply chain services to its portfolio. Dedicated to identifying and addressing the supply chain requirements of customers throughout the region, the new team comprises supply chain professionals in northern, central and southern Europe. The team is the responsibility of Kristian Lading who was appointed as Arrow's European supply chain services director in 2007. Digi-Key Now Stocking SiC RF Power MESFETs from CreeElectronic component distributor Digi-Key Corporation and Cree, Inc., a leader in wide bandgap transistors and radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), announced today that Cree's silicon carbide (SiC) Metal-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MESFETs) are now in stock and ready for shipment. Nu Horizons completes European rollout of ON Semiconductor franchiseFollowing the global franchise agreement last April, Nu Horizons Electronics has completed the European rollout of its ON Semiconductor franchise. The franchise agreement covers ON Semiconductor's existing portfolio of leading-edge power semiconductor solutions, which are now available in all European countries though Nu Horizons' offices in Coventry, UK, and Munich, Germany. Digi-Key and Cynergy3 Components Sign Worldwide Distribution AgreementDigi-Key Corporation and Cynergy3 Components announced today that the companies have entered into a global distribution agreement. Cynergy3 is a leader in the manufacture of high voltage and radio frequency reed relays and liquid level/flow sensors. Cynergy3 reed relays are used in electro medical, test, HV power supplies, and HF radio systems. Applications for reed-based liquid level sensors include washing systems, high-speed printing, vending, air conditioning, and water treatment plants. 
Mouser to Distribute Infineon’s Semiconductors and System SolutionsMouser Electronics, Inc. has announced it will distribute an extensive selection of semiconductors from Infineon Technologies, a leading supplier of semiconductor and system solutions. Infineon Technologies' products address central challenges to modern society including energy efficiency, communications, and security. 
Mouser Electronics Releases First 2008 Quarterly New Product CatalogueMouser Electronics, Inc., has announced the first of four quarterly new product catalogs. Catalog 633 (February – May) features 2,112 pages of the newest products and technologies from over 335 premiere electronic component suppliers. Engineered as a reference guide for engineers, Catalog 633 contains 151 pages of new products while 23 pages of not-for-new-design products were deleted, thus ensuring design engineers access to the latest, most up-to-date products available for their new design projects. Digi-Key Corporation and Artaflex Announce Global Distribution AgreementDigi-Key Corporation and Artaflex announced today that the companies have entered into a global agreement for the distribution of Artaflex's WirelessUSB™ modules. Digi-Key and SSI Technologies Announce Global Distribution AgreementComponent distributor Digi-Key Corporation and SSI Technologies, Inc. have announced that the companies have entered into a worldwide distribution agreement. SSI Technologies, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, sensors based monitoring and powdered metal products for the transportation, heavy equipment, manufacturing, process and many other industries and applications. Strategic relationship with Eltek Valere supports global development and manufacture of power products for telecoms marketsEltek Valere, the specialist in energy systems for industrial and telecommunication applications, has confirmed Arrow as a strategic supplier of the electronic technologies used across its full range of telecom power products. Under the terms of its agreement with Eltek Valere, Arrow provides products and tailored supply chain support for the power specialist on a worldwide basis. XMOS Semiconductor appoints ProGate in KoreaXMOS, the creator of Software Defined Silicon (SDS), a new class of programmable semiconductor, has announced it has appointed ProGate Technology as its sales representative in Korea. With its deep understanding of the consumer electronics sector in Korea and the high calibre of its sales staff, ProGate was considered by XMOS to be ideally positioned to communicate SDS' unique set of benefits to this important region. Labtech Microwave apppoint new agents in key territories with more to followLabtech Microwave, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of microwave solutions with specialist capabilities in design, manufacturing, assembly and testing has appointed a number of new agents to represent their business throughout Europe and the southern hemisphere. 
Farnell supports development of energy efficient designs for a sustainable futureRecognising the growing importance of energy efficient products and design, Farnell, the leading multi-channel, high service distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals globally, has enhanced its range of products and online technical resources in this area in order to support design engineers in developing end-to-end energy efficient solutions. Digi-Key and Wurth Electronics Midcom Announce Global Distribution AgreementDigi-Key Corporation and Wurth Electronics Midcom, Inc. have announced that the companies have signed a global distribution agreement. Wurth Electronics manufactures passive components for automotive, industry, and telecom applications. Production sites are located in Germany, the USA, Europe and China. 
Harwin signs with elcon electronic in GermanyHigh reliability interconnect manufacturer, Harwin, has secured a distribution agreement with elcon electronic GmbH in Goettingen, Germany, to reinforce its presence in the German market place. elcon electronic distributes a range of active, passive and electromechanical components for over 20 well established manufacturers throughout Germany. Digi-Key Corporation and Roving Networks Announce Global Distribution DealDigi-Key Corporation and Roving Networks, Inc. announced today that the companies have entered into a global agreement for the distribution of Roving Networks' wireless networking products. Sony appoints MVD Ltd to lead UK machine vision market expansionSony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions division has appointed MVD Ltd as a distributor for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland with the aim of expanding the market for the company's full range of machine vision camera modules. With immediate effect, MVD Ltd, a Sony Vision Network Partner, becomes lead distributor for the region. 
Arrow named as Microsoft’s EMEA Distributor of YearArrow has received a prestigious distribution award from Microsoft following a year that saw significant growth in EMEA sales of Microsoft's OED (original equipment design) products and the extension of the distribution agreement between the two companies to the UK and Ireland. 
PEI-Genesis sets up new team to handle redistribution salesPEI-Genesis, the franchised assembler and distributor of multi-pin connectors, has greatly expanded its redistribution activities by creating a dedicated team of three people to handle sales through distribution partners. 
Vishays new SMR1DZ and SMR3DZ Z-Foil resistors available now from TTITTI, Inc. introduces the Vishay SMR1DZ and SMR3DZ ultra high precision surface mount resistors that use Vishay's breakthrough Z-Foil technology to deliver a significant reduction of the resistive component's sensitivity to ambient temperature variations (TCR) and applied power changes (PCR). Z-Foil improves stability by an order of magnitude compared to any other resistor technology, allowing designers to guarantee a high degree of accuracy in fixed-resistor applications. Hawco launches Song Chuan high quality ST1 PCB signal relay rangeAvailable from specialist controls and automation components supplier, Hawco, Song Chuan's ST1 PCB signal relay series is a high quality yet low cost alternative to other leading brands. Song Chuan is the world's fourth largest manufacturer of PCB relays and this latest addition to its product range is fully approved to UL & cUL. ACAL Technology sign exclusive pan-European agreement following RFMD acquisition of Sirenza/PDI/MicrolinearACAL Technology have been named by RFMD as their exclusive pan-European distribution partner in 13 European countries following RFMD's acquisition of Sirenza Microdevices/PDI/Microlinear. The agreement covers the UK, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. 
Carlo Gavazzi Beefs up UK Distribution NetworkCarlo Gavazzi UK is improving the service it provides to its end customers in the east of England with the appointment of Greenbrook Electrical Ltd to its 1st Choice distribution network. 
New franchise gives Focus EDL extensive range of optical components for high data-rate networkingFocus EDL announces its appointment as a franchised distributor by Stratos Optical Technologies, part of Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions and one of the industry's leading manufacturers of integrated optical components and subsystems. 
Solid State Supplies adds Rabbit SemiconductorAlready an established distributor of Digi International products, Solid State Supplies has now added Rabbit Semiconductor, a Digi company, to its growing range of connectivity and communications solutions. 
Cherry elevates Tekdata to Premier Distributor StatusCherry UK has announced the elevation of Tekdata to Premier Distributor. The status change is a show of commitment by Cherry UK to a company that has maintained a dedicated Cherry products section throughout the 17 years of the business relationship. Vishay Semiconductor Products Now Available from Digi-KeyVishay Intertechnology and Digi-Key Corporation have announced that Vishay's portfolio of semiconductor products, which includes MOSFETs, diodes, rectifiers, RF transistors, optoelectronics, and selected ICs, is now available from Digi-Key. With this major enhancement to its line card, Digi-Key now carries the full range of Vishay semiconductor and passive components. Silicon Labs and Broadband Technology Announce Nordic PartnershipSilicon Laboratories has announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Broadband Technology AB for the Nordic electronics market. Broadband Technology will serve as a strategic representative for Silicon Labs as the company expands its presence in the Nordics. 
Franchise gives Focus EDL extensive range of optical components for high data-rate networkingFocus EDL has announced its appointment as a franchised distributor by Stratos Optical Technologies, part of Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions and one of the industry's leading manufacturers of integrated optical components and subsystems. Digi-Key and SkyeTek Sign Distribution AgreementDigi-Key and SkyeTek, Inc., a leading provider of embedded RFID reader technology, announced today that the companies have signed a distribution agreement. As demand for our products continues to grow, the addition of Digi-Key further extends our distribution partner network, said Rob Balgley, CEO of SkyeTek. Through this strategic partnership, we are now able to leverage Digi-Key's expansive customer presence and online marketplace in order to reach new design engineers who are looking to deploy embedded RFID solutions in new, innovative applications. 
Anglia receives award from Diodes Inc. for the UK and Ireland regionAnglia has announced that it has been honoured with a special award by semiconductor manufacturer Diodes Inc., in recognition of the rapid sales growth it has achieved for the Diodes product range. The Outstanding Achievement Award acknowledges the exceptional level of new business that Anglia has generated for Diodes since taking on their UK and Ireland franchise in early 2006. Digi-Key and Magnasphere Announce Worldwide Distribution AgreementDigi-Key and Magnasphere have announced the signing of a global distribution agreement. Magnasphere Corporation is a provider of magnetic sensor technology to the security and industrial markets. Magnasphere's technology has established new industry standards for high security switch performance and ferrous proximity sensing, providing an affordable and effective alternative to reed switch and other magnetic and inductive sensor technologies. Digi-Key and Kingbright Announce Global Distribution DealElectronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation and Kingbright Corporation announced today that the companies have entered into a global distribution agreement. Kingbright is a leading manufacturer of LED lamps, displays, SMD lamps and other LED-related products. Exar Expands Distribution Agreement with Nu HorizonsNu Horizons Electronics Corp and Exar Corporation has announced the expansion to their existing distribution agreement to include worldwide franchised rights for Exar's full line of Communications, Interface and Power products, including the recently acquired Sipex portfolio of Power Management, LED Backlighting and Interface devices. 2008 Electronics wall planner from RS ComponentsRS Components has announced that its 2008 Electronics Wall Planner is now available. Featuring a January - June 2008 calendar on one side and July - December 2008 on the other, the RS Electronics Wall Planner is designed to help electronics engineers to effectively plan their time while at the same time highlighting the breadth of electronics products available from the company. Digi-Key and Stackpole Electronics Sign Global Distribution AgreementDigi-Key and Stackpole Electronics have announced that they have entered into a worldwide agreement for the distribution of SEI resistors. SEI products include a broad line of surface mount and thru-hole resistors, including thick film, thin film, current sensing, carbon composition, and metal film/oxide as well as a growing line of wirewound and thick film power resistors. 
Arrow signs distributor deal with AstrodyneArrow Electronics has been appointed as 'Master Distributor' for Europe by power supply specialist Astrodyne Corporation. The deal will add a further 1800 product lines to Arrow's existing power supply portfolio. 
Northern Connectors wins Harting awardNorthern Connectors has won the Harting Electronic Specialist Distributor of the Year award for 2007. The award is made on merit, and is based on sales growth, design-in activity and overall performance. Founded 25 years ago and based in St. Helens, Merseyside, Northern Connectors are specialist distributors of electronic and electromechanical components. The company has sales representation throughout the UK and is committed to providing the highest levels of service and flexibility. Digi-Key and Bulgin Components sign Global Distribution AgreementDigi-Key Corporation and Bulgin Components have announced the signing of a worldwide distribution agreement. Digi-Key is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world, shipping products to more than 140 countries from its facility in Thief River Falls, Minn. Bulgin Components specializes in the manufacture of mains and waterproof connectors, including IP68 Buccaneer waterproof connectors, IEC connectors and cord sets and Polysnap mains inlet modules, as well as a range of battery and fuse holders, EMI filters, indicators and vandal resistant security switches. 
Link Microtek appointed UK distributor for Empower RF SystemsEmpower RF Systems has appointed Basingstoke-based Link Microtek as its distributor for the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1999, Empower offers a comprehensive range of high-power amplifiers utilising bipolar, MOSFET, LDMOS, GaAsFET and GaNFET device technologies. 
Aspen and LeCroy in dealership agreementLeading UK-based specialist test and measurement distributor, Aspen Electronics Ltd, has announced a dealership agreement with LeCroy, manufacturer of some of the most capable digital oscilloscopes on the market today. TTI is ‘CHARGED’ by KEMETTTI, Inc has been named KEMET's 'CHARGED' European Distributor of the year award for financial year 2007. This completes a 'Triple Crown' of Distributor awards in North America, Europe and Asia. This unprecedented recognition has never before been achieved by a KEMET distributor. KEMET places a great deal of value on distributor business, and its annual awards are based on a number of key factors - sales growth, market share, new product development, ease of doing business, and field and corporate relationships. Digi-Key Corporation and Enfis Announce Worldwide Distribution AgreementElectronic component distributor Digi-Key Corporation and Enfis, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of LED arrays and smart light engines, announced today the signing of a global distribution agreement. Enfis products incorporate 'plug & play' electronic and thermal management controls with a simple user interface straight from the box. This enables integrators to minimize time to market and the associated costs and risks. 
Digi-Key's success in Elektronik Magazine's Distributor of the Year AwardsDigi-Key Corporation has been named Distributor of the Year in the Passive Components Product Portfolio and Optoelectronics Delivery Service categories by Elektronik, a leading magazine for design engineers and technical management within the German electronics market. 
TTI and Farnell feature in KEMET's distribution awards for 2007KEMET has announced the winners of its distribution awards for its fiscal year 2007. TTI Europe has received the Distributor of the Year Award for the second consecutive year, while Farnell has been selected for the Sales Growth Award having achieved an increase in business of 260% during KEMET's FY 2007. 
Anglia launches LED lighting DivisionAnglia has announced the launch of Anglia Lighting, a division dedicated to providing a broad range of products, backed up by highly competent technical support, to designers, manufacturers, contractors and installers of LED lighting systems. Anglia has built up a strong presence in optoelectronics, with a portfolio that includes LEDs from Cree and Avago Technologies; drive circuitry from Zetex and Power Integrations; microcontrollers from ST and Microchip; and thermal management products in the form of heatsinks from Aavid Thermalloy and Calinar, and fans from NMB Minebea. Nu Horizons adds ISSI SRAM franchiseNu Horizons Electronics has won a European franchise for ISSI, a manufacturer of high speed, low power SRAM, medium density DRAM memory and low density E2PROMs. The deal is an extension of an existing franchise held by Nu Horizons in North America and Asia. ISSI is one of a handful of companies still investing in SRAM technologies. Recent developments include 4Mb 5V family of asynchronous SRAM, 36Mb, quad data rate (QDR) devices, and 72Mb versions will become available in the near future. These, and other high-speed parts, are particularly suited to applications that use high-performance FPGAs and processors. Digi-Key and Zensys Sign Global Distribution AgreementDigi-Key Corporation and Z-Wave developer Zensys announced today the signing of a global distribution agreement. Digi-Key is one of the world's fastest growing distributors of electronic components, shipping products to more than 140 countries, and is also one of the newest members of the Z-Wave Alliance, a consortium of 170 companies dedicated to establishing Z-Wave as the standard in wireless control and automation. 
ACAL Technology and Integration Associates Inc in distribution agreementA new franchise agreement between ACAL Technology, and Integration Associates Inc., brings ACAL-level design support, on Integration's wireless, wired and power management ICs, to customers in the UK and France. TTI adds Murata in South AfricaTTI, Inc. has announced that it has just been awarded an extension its European franchise distribution agreement with Murata to include coverage of South Africa. Murata is one of the world's leading manufacturers of passive components, and TTI, Inc., holds a broad inventory of the company's products including capacitors, Hi-Caps, sensors, piezo-electric sound components, EMI and noise suppression devices, filters, chip inductors and delay lines, thermistors, potentiometers, resonators and modules. Digi-Key and Crystek Corporation partner on a Worldwide basisDigi-Key Corporation and Crystek Corporation, a provider of frequency products, have announced that the companies have entered into a global distribution agreement. Digi-Key Corporation and Airpax Sign Global Distribution DealDigi-Key Corporation and Airpax announced today that the companies have entered into a worldwide distribution agreement. One of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world, Digi-Key Corporation ships products to more than 140 countries from its facility in Thief River Falls, Minn. FTDI strengthens distribution of USB connectivity semiconductor devices in KoreaFuture Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI) announces it has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Analog World Co. The agreement covers all of FTDI's USB connectivity ICs, including its latest intelligent USB Host bridge device, Vinculum. "We are pleased to be signing this agreement with AWC." comments Steve Huang, Asia Pacific Regional Manager, FTDI. "AWC has an enviable position as a leading professional semiconductor distributor in Korea. They have over 20 years experience distributing and supporting global semiconductor brands. With a focus on embedded semiconductor devices, AWC is an ideal partner to supply our ICs to meet the growing Korean market demand for USB connectivity semiconductor devices." ACAL Technology signs Wolfson MicroelectronicsACAL Technology has signed a technical distribution agreement for the UK, Ireland and Benelux with Wolfson Microelectronics for its mixed-signal IC range. This agreement covers inventory and technical support for geographic accounts and is complementary to the existing Wolfson direct sales force, enabling Wolfson to extend its reach to a broader customer base in the region. Premier Farnell announces intention to acquire in IndiaPremier Farnell has announced that it has signed a letter of intent with Hynetic Electronics Pvt Limited (Hynetic) to purchase the assets and business carried on in India on Farnell's behalf. Thermal printers are basis of new distribution alliance with Able Systems and PrintekAble Systems has announced a new distribution alliance with printer manufacturer Printek, manufacturer of PrintekMobile printers. This strategic agreement will help Able Systems to broaden its compact printer offering to new and existing customers throughout the UK, Europe and the Middle East. The deal follows extensive customer research which identified a need in the marketplace. 
Arrow wins FCI Electronics' Nordic award for fourth consecutive yearArrow Electronics has once again outperformed other FCI Electronics distributors to win a distribution award from the interconnection specialist for the fourth year running. The FCI Electronics 'Best Supporting Distributor' award was presented in recognition of Arrow's achievements in the Nordic countries and the Baltic States. Panasonic’s Smallest ZigBee™ Ready Communication Modules to be distributed by Digi-KeyPanasonic Industrial Company today announced the appointment of Digi-Key as an authorized distributor for its latest in a line of RF modules, the PAN4555. Supporting the 802.15.4 radio standard and the ZigBee™ specification, the Panasonic module is designed for various sensing, monitoring and control applications for home automation and industrial control. Mouser Inks Global Distribution Agreement with Amphenol AudioMouser Electronics, Inc. today announced it has signed a global distribution agreement with Amphenol Audio, becoming the manufacturer's sole catalog distributor. Amphenol Audio manufactures professional XLR audio connectors, including the world's first Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) audio connector. Other Amphenol Audio products include RCA plugs and jacks, phone plugs and jacks, as well as high-power connectors. Gennum Expands Distribution Agreement with Nu HorizonsWith a continued focus on global expansion to meet the growing demand for high-performance optical, analog and mixed signal solutions, Gennum Corporation today announced it has broadened its distribution agreement with Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. Luminary Micro Stellaris Microcontroller Products Now Available at Digi-KeyDigi-Key Corporation announced today that the full line card of Luminary Micro's Stellaris family of Cortex-M3-based microcontrollers (MCUs) is now in stock. The availability of these products is in keeping with the signing of a global distribution agreement which was announced in June. 
TTI European Award for Supplier Excellence 2006 won by Phoenix ContactTTI, Inc., the leading authorized specialist distributor of passive, connector and electromechanical components has given its 2006 coveted European Award for Supplier Excellence to Phoenix Contact, a global leader in the manufacture of industrial automation, interconnection, and interface solutions. 
Anglia expands semiconductor range with Zetex franchiseAnglia has announced that it has signed a UK and Ireland distribution agreement with analogue semiconductor manufacturer Zetex. Camden and Farnell agree to partnerCamden Electronics, known for its PCB terminal blocks, has signed a partnership agreement with Farnell. Commenting on the agreement, Nicola Kay, Camden's managing director, said, "We are delighted to have signed this agreement with Farnell, which will offer engineers and purchasing professionals the complete range PCB terminal blocks throughout Europe and Asia Pacific. The strong, on-going relationship which has been in place for a number of years, now looks set to grow as we anticipate further exciting developments and product launches." Arrow receives award from Cooper BussmannCooper Bussmann has recognised the performance of Arrow Electronics in Northern Europe by bestowing its One Million Dollar Sales award on the distributor. The honour, which was presented during Arrow's PEMCO Day in Copenhagen, was awarded for the 2006 sales period. 
Arrow catalogue covers displays, touch screens, embedded computing platforms and complementary hardware and softwareArrow has launched a free catalogue that provides a single source of reference for engineers developing applications requiring displays, touch screens, embedded computing platforms and associated hardware and software. P-Product Joins Tensilica's Partner Network; Ports Codecs to the HiFi 2 Audio EngineTensilica(R), Inc. today announced that P-Product has joined its Xtensions partner network. P-Product has already ported audio software to Tensilica's HiFi 2 Audio Engine and has significant expertise in audio and video software porting. Rapid signs Fastron as first UK distributorRapid Electronics has become Fastron's first UK distributor. This ensures a significant presence for Fastron's high quality inductors and suppression coils throughout the domestic market. The new partnership will facilitate the supply of low volume orders and sample quantities to a wide range of customers, who can expect high levels of service. Rapid offers same-day despatch and free delivery on orders over £25. 
Zetex signs Sasco HolzZetex Semiconductors has signed a distribution agreement with Sasco Holz to cover Central and Eastern Europe. Under the agreement, Sasco Holz (An Arrow Group company) will offer the complete range of Zetex high-performance analogue semiconductors in Austria, Benelux, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Switzerland as well as the CIS states of Belarus, Russia and the Ukraine. 
Anglia adds Mitsubishi to expanding RF device portfolioAnglia has announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement to both distribute and provide design support to the Mitsubishi range of high frequency semiconductors in the UK and Ireland. The product range addressed by the far-reaching deal encompasses silicon RF transistors, GaAs field-effect transistors (FETs), high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs), and RF modules. The devices and modules are targeted at a wide range of wireless communications applications including mobile phones, cellular and TETRA basestations, and WiMAX. 
UK deal with Microsoft supports Arrow’s embedded solutions strategyArrow Electronics has strengthened its ability to provide embedded and subsystem solutions to UK customers by extending a distribution agreement with Microsoft. Under the terms of the new agreement, Arrow will offer customers in the UK and Ireland the full range of Windows Embedded software including Windows Embedded CE 6.0 and Windows XP Embedded, along with the Toolkits that accelerate product development; Platform Builder for Windows CE, and Target Designer for Windows XP Embedded. The agreement also covers the embedded restricted versions of Windows XP Pro and Windows Vista. 
Anglia to distribute ZigBee devices and software stacks from EmberAnglia has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Ember, a manufacturer of systems-on-chip, processors, co-processors and software stacks for ZigBee wireless networking applications. Ember's ZigBee technology is ideally suited for applications that require scalable wireless networks with low-power mesh implementation, such as Building and Home Automation, metering and energy management. 
Standard and press-fit PC/104 connectors suit embedded PC applicationsArrow is now offering Harwin's full range of PC/104 compatible bus connectors for embedded PC applications. Available in standard and press fit configurations, the connectors will suit a wide range of environments including test and measurement, medical and automotive equipment. 
Leading Edge Industrial MotherboardsRDS are pleased to announce the new D2151-S1 & D2151 –S2 Industrial Motherboards from Fujitsu Siemens Computers. These Motherboards adopt Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 CPU (Supports 1066/880/533MHz FSB) and Intel® Core TM 2 Duo LGA775 CPU (Supports 1066/800 MHz FSB).The D-2151-S & S2 are specifically designed as Industrial Motherboards around the Micro ATX form factor. 
Live Electronics launches as specialist e-mech distributorRepresenting some of the worlds' premier component manufacturers, Live Electronics is a new specialist electromechanical distributor. With franchises selected for their ability to provide top quality products at competitive prices, plus a team of industry-experts, Live Electronics is ideally placed to deliver the right products to the UK marketplace, at the right price, backed by excellent technical support and first class levels of customer service. 
Arrow signs connectBlue for wireless solutionsArrow Electronics has signed an agreement to distribute connectBlue's products and services in northern Europe. The deal covers the full range of connectBlue wireless products in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Baltic countries, together with the UK and Ireland. 
Solid State Supplies Appointed by MathstarSolid State Supplies have added field reprogrammable ICs, which process logic functions at a clock rate of up to 1GHz, to their specialist component portfolio, following their appointment as the UK representative for US based manufacturer MathStar. TTI is Bourns’ European Distributor of the YearTTI has been chosen as Bourns' European Distributor of the Year. The leading manufacturer of circuit protection components also announced that TTI had achieved Best European Sales Growth in 2006. Commented Graham Maggs, Director Distributor Sales Europe: "This European award demonstrates to everyone at Bourns and in the market why TTI is a Bourns' key global partner. Together we are not just focusing on business but also on developing a package of products, services and solutions to support our customers for the future. Relationships are key to doing business successfully, and this is very evident in the way we work together throughout Europe at all levels: it is a pleasure to work with TTI. We look forward to working with TTI in the future, to achieve even more success." 
Senju appoints Inseto as its UK DistributorThe PCB Assembly Products Division of Inseto has announced that it has been appointed as the new UK distributor for Senju. Senju manufactures a comprehensive range of electronics grade solders and related materials including paste, wire, spheres, bar and flux, and are renowned for their leadership in lead-free soldering materials, which were introduced and patented in Japan during 1993, over 14 years ago. 
Aerco supplies complete product portfolio for medical instrumentationAerco now offers a comprehensive range of components for applications in medical equipment and instrumentation. All products are compliant with RoHS directives and are batch traceable. Appointment of EG Display and System boosts Zytronic’s Northern Europe expansionZytronic, the designer and manufacturer of award-winning projected capacitive technology (PCT)-based touch sensors, has further strengthened its presence in Northern Europe by signing a new distributor, EG Display and System, enabling Zytronic to further extend its customer base in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Estonia. ChipX signs Nu Horizons Electronics for U.S. and EuropeChipX has announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. The agreement is effective immediately and provides Nu Horizons customers with global fulfilment and distribution access in North America and Europe to the widest range of ASIC solutions and services from ChipX. Link Microtek appoints Midoriya of JapanRF and microwave specialist Link Microtek has appointed Midoriya of Japan as its first overseas representative to handle the wide range of waveguide products manufactured by Link's Engineering Division in Basingstoke. Rittal join and Wadsworth create key IT distribution channelRittal has announced the signing of Wadsworth Electronics as its key IT distribution channel partner within the UK. Wadsworth will provide a one-stop shop, supplying solutions from basic Rittal enclosures through to liquid cooling packages and mini data centres. Özdisan is Zetex's Turkish DelightZetex Semiconductors has added Özdisan to its global distribution network. Turkey's leading distributor of active and passive components, Özdisan will provide local stocking and design-in support for the Zetex range of power management and LED driving products. 
Hi-rel connector maker Harwin names Abacus UK Distributor of the YearHi-rel connector maker, Harwin has named Abacus as its UK Distributor of the Year. The provider of hi-rel interconnect systems was especially pleased with the performance of the Abacus Group as a whole. 
Nu Horizons is Quantel Supplier of the YearNow in its 18th year, the Quantel Supplier of the Year Award has gained recognition as one of the industry's toughest challenges. The scheme measures all Quantel's suppliers against a wide range of criteria from on-time delivery, accuracy of delivered goods, supply chain administration and paperwork. Once again, Nu Horizons (which was known as DT Electronics until April 1, 2007) has come out top of the pile with a stunning 99.8% performance to pick up the coveted trophy for the third year in a row, and an unprecedented seventh time overall. 
Microtherm’s temperature, current and voltage protection components featured in new Hawco Quick Pick guideMicrotherm's range of temperature control and current protection devices feature prominently in the new 30-page Quick Pick focus product guide from Hawco Controls, the specialist supplier of industrial automation and control solutions, temperature management and circuit protection devices. Nu Horizons deal with Rochester Electronics offers 1.5 billion devices and 8 billion silicon die for discontinued devicesNu Horizons Electronics has signed a UK franchise deal with Rochester Electronics that gives the company access to 1.5 billion discontinued semiconductor devices, 8 billion silicon die for such devices and fabrication services for aftermarket parts. All parts and wafers are sourced directly from manufacturers' factories with complete traceability and, where appropriate, military certifications. Where ready-made parts are not available, Rochester Electronics manufactures devices using the original manufacturer's die or fabrication processes. 
New power inductors from TTI, Inc., suit motion controlNow available through TTI, Inc., the world's leading authorized specialist distributor of passive, connector and electromechanical components, Bourns' recently introduced SRP series high current power inductors are targeted at applications that require higher power, such as motion control and motor drivers. Elo TouchSystems signs with DistecElo TouchSystems, a leader in touch technology and a business unit of Tyco Electronics, has signed a partnership agreement with Distec, a leading specialist in the UK industrial sector. 
Arrow UK is C&D's Distributor of Year for Northern EuropeC&D Technologies has presented Arrow UK with a Distributor of the Year award from the company's Power Electronics Division. The Northern Europe Distributor of the Year award follows a year in which Arrow increased both design-ins and sales of C&D power technologies and related products in the UK and Ireland. Nu Horizons Acquires German distributor Dacom-Süd Electronic VertriebsNu Horizons Electronics Corp. (NASDAQ:NUHC), a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination and system solutions, today announced its acquisition of Dacom-Süd Electronic Vertriebs GmbH, a franchised electronic component distributor, based in Munich, Germany. Hawco signs Song ChuanHawco Controls, the specialist supplier of industrial automation and control solutions, temperature management and circuit protection devices, has signed an exclusive franchise distribution agreement covering the UK and Ireland, with Song Chuan, the Taiwanese relay manufacturer. Song Chuan focuses on Plug-in and PCB relays, and is the fourth largest manufacturer of these products in the world. Recently the company opened a new manufacturing plant in Shanghai, and its factories hold ISO 9002 / ISO 14001, QS 9000 and ISO 16969 approvals. 3M Touch Systems and Elatec Sign East Central Europe Agreement3M has signed a new distribution agreement with Elatec Vertriebs GmbH to reach new customers in selected East Central Europe markets. Elatec will market 3M's comprehensive range of touch products to customers in Poland, Hungary and Bulgaria, providing in-depth technical support for their application specific requirements. 
Anglia signs distribution agreement with CreeAnglia has a signed a distribution agreement with Cree to sell and support Cree XLamp power LEDs in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Cree XLamp LEDs are the highest performance LEDs in the industry today. The product line includes both the award winning XLamp XR-E LED, which is the first commercially available power LED that is as efficient as fluorescent sources, and the newly released XLamp XR-C LED, which provides high performance at a lower cost. 3M Touch Systems and Elatec Sign New East Central Europe Agreement3M, the diversified technology company, has signed a new distribution agreement with Elatec Vertriebs GmbH to reach new customers in selected East Central Europe markets. Elatec will market 3M's comprehensive range of touch products to customers in Poland, Hungary and Bulgaria, providing in-depth technical support for their application specific requirements. 
Surtech takes over UK distribution for Eplax power suppliesSurtech Distribution has arranged with German-based Eplax - formerly Vero Electronics - to import and distribute the company's range of pluggable power supplies into the UK electronics market. Eplax previously maintained a UK sales office to provide sales and technical support for the standard product families, which include the PK, VP, EC and GK ranges of 3U and 6U pluggable supplies offering single and multiple outputs with a wide choice of current ratings. 
Franchise gives Focus EDL extensive EMI/RFI filter-based product rangeFocus EDL announces its appointment by HAL, one of the industry's leading manufacturers of EMI/RFI filters and filter-based products. This latest franchise gives Focus EDL an extensive range of IEC inlet filters and power entry modules as well as a broad selection of single and three-phase filters. Zytronic signs Display Technology in the UKZytronic, the leading designer and manufacturer of Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT)-based touch sensors, has announced the appointment of Display Technology Ltd. as a major new distributor. Under the terms of the distribution agreement, Display Technology Ltd. will offer Zytronic's entire product portfolio backed up by comprehensive local sales and technical support to UK customers in the industrial, professional and medical markets. Adaptsys Selected By SofTec MicrosystemsAdaptsys and SofTec Microsystems Inc, have announced that they have signed a franchise agreement for Adaptsys to distribute for SofTec's complete range of in-system production programmers and development kits. This agreement means Adaptsys can now offer in-system programming equipment, with the SofTec products complementing the existing range of BPM programmers. TTI extends its European deal with Tyco to cover all European countriesAs part of a global commitment, TTI, Inc., the leading authorized specialist distributor of passive, connector and electromechanical components, is now able to offer a wider range of components from Tyco Electronics in all Western European countries. 
Walsin appoints Arrow for Northern EuropeArrow Electronics has been appointed by Walsin Technology Corporation to distribute its range of passive components in northern Europe. The new agreement enables Arrow to supply Walsin products in the Nordic countries, Baltic states, UK and Ireland. Arrow already has a successful relationship with Walsin in central and southern Europe. KEMET appoints new distributor in PolandKEMET has appointed Elhurt as a distributor for its products in Poland. From its main facility in Gdansk in the north of Poland, and a new branch in Katowice, Elhurt will represent KEMET's complete range of industry-leading surface mount and thru-hole capacitor and inductor products. Quadrant appointed as UK agent for Marquardt switchesQuadrant has been appointed as a UK agent for the well-known German connector manufacturer, Marquardt and will now offer the full range of Marquardt standard switches in the UK both directly and through its UK distribution network. Nu Horizons Electronics enters German distribution market to fill demand-creation voidNu Horizons Electronics, a global distributor with annual sales of over $700 million, has announced its entry into the German market, effective from May 1, 2007. The company sees an opportunity for a focused, design-led distributor to fulfil a market need created by various mergers, acquisitions and company closures amongst electronic component distributors in the last two years. The office will be located in Munich and the German company, Nu Horizons Electronics GmbH, is being headed up by Thomas Reisinger as Managing Director. Camden appoints Rapid ElectronicsCamden Electronics has signed a franchised distribution agreement with Rapid Electronics, widely recognised as one of the leading suppliers of electronic components, electrical products and industrial supplies to industry and education. Anglia's growth outpaces UK distribution marketAnglia, the UK's largest privately-owned electronic component distributor, grew sales by 17.5% in 2006, with annual sales through the $65 million mark , in stark contrast with the overall performance of UK distribution that, according to the Association of Franchised Distributors of Electronic Components (AFDEC) in its recently released figures, achieved only 5.3% year-on-year expansion in 2006. 
CML appointment widens spectrum of lighting products at AercoAerco has been appointed as a stocking distributor by CML Innovative Technologies, one of the world's leading suppliers of miniature lighting solutions. With over 1800 employees and annual revenue of $200 million, CML offers one of the widest selections of LEDs and incandescent and neon lamps in the world, serving the electronics, automotive, aviation and transport signalling markets. Telit wireless solutions extends agreement with Arrow to UKTelit wireless solutions has extended its agreement with Arrow to cover the UK and Ireland after continued, successful collaboration in Nordic and Baltic countries and southern Europe. Telit, a global wireless communications developer, designs and manufactures a range of GSM/GPRS- CDMA and UMTS/HSDPA based cellular communication products for the 'machine-to-machine' (M2M) market. Target applications for Telit's products include automated meter reading, security, fleet management, automotive telematics, digital broadcasting, point-of-sale and vending. 
Enpirion appoints UR as UK sales partnerUR Group has been appointed by US-based Enpirion as its UK sales partner. Enpirion produces what is said to be the world's smallest Power System on Silicon (PSoS) – the first and only all-silicon, switch-mode DC-DC converter with an integrated inductor. The company's patented technology provides a powerful Point of Load (PoL) solution that incorporates a Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) controller, power FETs, compensation circuitry and magnetic components in a single, turnkey IC package. Anglia signs Rakon for GPS frequency sourcesAnglia has signed a franchise agreement to distribute GPS frequency sources with Rakon of New Zealand. Rakon is a leader in temperature controlled crystal oscillators (TCXOs) for GPS systems with greater than 50% market share. GPS applications demand TCXOs with exceptionally high levels of frequency stability and resistance to shock and vibration, particularly as many systems are used in mobile and portable environments where wide temperature ranges are experienced. KEMET appoints French distributorKEMET has appointed Banelec as a distributor for its products in France. Based in Trappes, Banelec will represent KEMET's complete range of industry-leading surface mount and thru-hole capacitor and inductor products. The appointment of Banelec reinforces KEMET's local distribution network. This complements the company's global distributor relationships to provide the best possible service and support to customers worldwide. 
Cree lights up Arrow ElectronicsArrow Northern Europe has announced it now offers industry-leading LED lighting components from Cree, Inc. Under terms of the worldwide agreement, Arrow Northern Europe is offering Cree's XLamp products in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway and the Baltics. 
Cherry signs Easby ElectronicsSwitch manufacturer Cherry Electrical Products has signed a distribution deal with Easby Electronics, the specialist stockist and distributor of passive, electromechanical, connector and discrete semiconductor products. The company serves customers across a wide range of industries in the UK and across Europe. Anglia gets Avago's optoelectronic components in the UK and IrelandAnglia has announced that it has been appointed by Avago Technologies as UK and Ireland distributor for its optoelectronic components. Steffi Kircher, Avago's sales director for distribution in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said, "Anglia's solid relationships in Northern Europe enable us to reach a large base of mid-tier OEMs and EMS companies. This customer base penetrates the local mid-tier sector very well and will give us access to many new accounts." 
Phoenix Electronics is HARTING's Specialist Distributor of the YearPhoenix Electronics Distribution has received the HARTING 'Specialist Distributor of the Year' Award for 2006 for the second year running. The award was made on the basis of sales growth. Commenting on the award, Doreen Sanderson, HARTING's UK Distribution Manager, said: 'During an excellent year for HARTING Ltd., Phoenix Electronics Distribution has continued its growth of the HARTING franchise through excellent customer service and commitment. We are delighted with all their efforts.' 
CML-IT names Farnell its 2006 European distributor of the yearCML Innovative Technologies (CML-IT) names Farnell its European distributor of the year 2006 in recognition of their extremely successful opto-electronics campaign. Farnell introduced a record number of CML-IT solid state lighting products to its product portfolio in 2006. Lorlin Appoints Saelig As American Technical Sales OfficeLorlin Electronics has announced the appointment of Saelig Co. Inc. of Pittsford, NY, USA as its technical sales agent for North America. Saelig was established in 1988 and has a growing reputation for introducing and supporting unique electronic products to American engineers. It represents and markets products from more than 50 companies worldwide. Saelig's application engineers give US based customers knowledgeable advice for specific applications involving both standard and custom designed components. UR Group forms partnership with MetalinkUR Group has established a partnership with Metalink, a leading provider of high-performance silicon solutions facilitating the convergence of telecommunication, networking and entertainment. IS-Rayfast named Tyco Electronics’ UK & Ireland Specialist Distributor of the Year 2006Tyco Electronics has selected IS-Rayfast as its UK & Ireland Specialist Distributor of the Year 2006. The award honours the distributor's significant growth on the amount and sales value of Tyco Electronics' line of RAYCHEM brand products as well as a high level of design-in activity with new projects. Elan's USB devices now available at RapidThe Elan Digital Systems collection of USB devices is now in stock at Rapid. This range of PC based USB units has the ability to stack multiple devices together for ultimate portability and flexibility. The USB interface has developed into probably the best and most widely implemented PC peripheral connection method and power for the devices is provided via the USB interface connector. 
TTI delivers low profile high CV MLCCs from KemetNow available from TTI Europe, the world's leading authorized specialist distributor of passive, connector and electromechanical components is Kemet's new range of high capacitance, multi layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), which includes two new low profile parts. ACAL Semiconductor partners with SiliconSystems™ in new Franchise AgreementACAL Semiconductors today announced that they have signed a franchise agreement to partner with SiliconSystems™ Inc, a world leader in advanced storage technology engineered exclusively for the Enterprise System OEM market, to provide Solid-State Disc (SSD) storage systems for customers in the UK. Parallax strengthens distribution agreement with FTDI Adds Vinculum USB host controller to product line-upFuture Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI) announces that Parallax Inc. has expanded its distribution agreement with the addition of the Vinculum Universal Serial Bus (USB) host controller IC to their product portfolio. Vinculum provides USB host capability to microcontroller-based products that previously did not have the hardware resources available. A wide range of consumer, commercial and industrial products can now incorporate USB connectivity with ease. Vinculum provides USB host interface and data transfer, and supports the most popular device classes. When interfacing to flash drives, Vinculum manages the file allocation table (FAT) structure by using a straightforward command set. 
Aerco customers see the light with NVG compatible productsAerco, a long time stocking distributor of a wide range of aircraft lighting products from Paramount Panels (formally TEC), is now offering lamps and accessories that are compatible with night vision goggles (NVG). 
P&P appoints Aerco in UKAfter a successful trial period, P&P Technology has appointed Aerco as its sole UK distributor. This appointment allows Aerco to offer bespoke EMC solutions with a range of products that include attenuation vents and windows, knitted wire mesh and conductive wrapped fabric gaskets. DT Electronics adds RF Monolithics franchiseDT Electronics is to distribute a comprehensive range of components and modules for low-cost, industrial wireless networks as a result of landing the UK franchise for RF Monolithics of Dallas, Texas. With 25 years in low power sensor networks and high performance RF components, RF Monolithics acquired Cirronet and Aleier in September 2006, enabling the company to supply a complete family of end-to-end industrial wireless sensors, including Zigbee devices. Components include surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonators and filters, short-range radios (receivers, transmitters and transceivers) and frequency control products (SONET and SDH fundamental clock oscillators). Embedded wireless modules cover 433.92 MHz or 2.4 GHz unlicensed frequencies and are ideal for industrial MESH networks. Network development kits, complete with software, are also available. 
Farnell is Schaffner's Distributor of the YearSchaffner has announced that Farnell is the winner of its distributor of the year award for 2007. The award recognises sales performance and the close cooperation between the two companies on the introduction of new products, in which Farnell has played a key role in the all important design phase. 
Focus EDL gets MUSIC Semis franchiseFocus EDL announces that it has been appointed by MUSIC Semiconductors. The agreement, which covers the UK and Ireland, has immediate effect. Established more than 15 years ago, MUSIC Semiconductors is recognized as a technology leading developer of devices that improve the performance of both internet and wireless networks. Omnetics opens new European sales officeOmnetics has opened a new European sales headquarters in Portsmouth, UK to support a growing market presence and increase penetration in markets such as mil/aero, medical, petrochemical, telecoms, instrumentation and other sectors that require highly rugged and reliable, yet miniature and innovative solutions. TTI awarded as a top ranking distributor in Murata’s European networkTTI Europe has been presented with an award marking its status as one of Murata's top ranking European distributors. Receiving the award on behalf of the passives, connectors and electromechanical specialist distributor, European VP and Managing Director, Glyn Dennehy commented: "Our policy of focusing on leading brands and working with them to develop new business has been very successful. Andy Kerr, TTI's internal dedicated Murata champion, has worked with his team to co-ordinate specific programs between our two companies throughout all European countries and establish shared objectives and initiatives with targets by product, application and customers. We have supported this with a broad and deep stocking policy, plus an inventory management system that contributes to TTI achieving greater than 99% on time, right first time customer shipments." 
Anglia gets MultitechAs part of its continuing expansion into the embedded applications market, Anglia has won a franchise to distribute a range of socket modems from Multitech. Multitech employs a universal socket into which conventional, GSM wireless or Ethernet modems can be connected without changes to surrounding hardware. Jennic franchise takes Anglia into wireless applicationsIn its first move into the Industrial Security Medical (ISM) wireless market, Anglia has singed a franchise agreement with Jennic to distribute their innovative single chip JN5121 2.4 GHz RF microcontroller that is compliant with IEEE802.15.4 and ZigBee standards. The device is targeted at integrated solutions for economical sensor networks. Anglia now offers chips, evaluation kits, modules, network stacks and development tools. The distributor will provide a complete service that enables its customers to develop low cost, low power, easy-to-use products for home, commercial and industrial networks. 
Majorsine Pure Sine Wave Inverters from Power Sources UnlimitedPower Sources Unlimited is pleased to announce that they have been appointed as an authorized distributor for Majorpower pure sine wave inverters. The Majorsine inverters offer power ratings of 1KVA or 2KVA in a compact, 2U rackmount configuration. The inverters provide an output voltage of 110/115/120/125VAC from a choice of 24VDC, 48VDC or 125VDC inputs. Majorsine inverters are perfect for DC power systems, SCADA and private network projects, remote power locations, utility substations, and anywhere that utility grade AC power is required. TTI Europe offers entire range of Littelfuse circuit protection solutionsAs part of a global franchise agreement, TTI Europe - the world's leading authorized specialist distributor of passive, connector and electromechanical components – now offers Littelfuse's comprehensive range of circuit protection solutions, which also includes the Teccor, Wickmann and Pudenz brands. Tyco names Arrow Distributor of the Year for DenmarkTyco Electronics has chosen Arrow as its Danish Distributor of the Year for 2006. The award recognises Arrow Denmark's high level of sales and its investments in support of the Tyco product line, which includes connectors, passives and electromechanical products. Cherry Electrical Products Appoints Irish DisributorCherry Electrical Products has appointed Electronic Resources as its Irish distributor. The franchised distributor, based in Dublin and sister enterprise of Option Electronics, is a leading distributor and service provider to major OEMs and EMS companies. Farnell InOne is Harwin's Catalogue Distributor of the YearHigh reliability interconnect systems maker, Harwin, has named Farnell InOne as European Catalogue Distributor of the Year. Comments Harwin's Managing Director, Andrew McQuilken: "Farnell InOne produces the most comprehensive and high quality suite of catalogues in Europe, in both printed and electronic formats. 
TTI's Dennehy oversees 35% revenue growth - double the industry numberTTI Europe, the specialist distributor of passive, connector and electromechanical components, is on target to achieve year-on-year growth figures which are more than double that predicted for the industry in general. More, the company is moving up the top 10 largest European distributor rankings, despite the fact that it only sells low value components, not the high value semiconductor items which account for the majority of all other Top 10 distributors' revenues. Zytronic goes East with the Electronic Components division of ElatecZytronic, the leading designer and manufacturer of Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT™)-based sensing solutions that optimise the performance of electronic display applications, has strengthened its presence in Eastern Europe by signing a distribution agreement with the Electronic Components Division of Elatec GmbH. Solid State Supplies gets Catalyst SemisSolid State Supplies have been appointed as a distributor for Santa Clara based manufacturer Catalyst Semiconductor. Catalyst produces a variety of analog, programmable and mixed-signal devices. Solid State's reputation for being a design based distributor was a major factor in their selection of a company that would be able to introduce their latest offerings into the UK. Among the new products are digital potentiometers, charge pumps, LED drivers, linear regulators, voltage supervisors and I/O expanders. 
Power-One signs UR HoldingPower-One and UR Holding have announced the signing of a European distribution agreement. The two companies will work together to promote selected products in the power conversion market, in specific European territories. 
TTi add Pacific Power Source to programmable power-supply rangeTTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) has expanded its range of programmable power-supply products with the addition of a new AC power range from Pacific Power Source, Inc. - a leading US manufacturer of high quality AC power conversion equipment, located in Irvine, California. AnalogicTech signs Mouser ElectronicsAnalogicTech has signed a product distribution agreement with Mouser Electronics, the broad-line catalogue distributor. Through its online and print catalogues, Mouser will offer selected AnalogicTech power management products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Mouser will market most AnalogicTech products, including newly introduced devices and they will be available in small quantities. 
Acte Components to distribute VTI Technologies in UK and IrelandActe Components Ltd has announced it has entered into a new distribution agreement with Finland's accelerometer specialist VTI Technologies Oy. As a result of this agreement, Acte will sell and market VTI's motion and pressure sensors throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Power Products International appointed by IR's High Power GroupPower Products International has been appointed the official UK distributor for the High Power Group products of International Rectifier, IRCI. The Edenbridge, Kent based power assembly specialist will now supply UK customers with IR's power IGBT and mosfet modules, standard and fast recovery power diodes, schottky diode modules, thyristor and diode modules and bridges, and capsule thyristors and diodes. Radionor in alliance with Arrow for next-generation broadband radio technologyRadionor Communications, the wireless networking specialist has established an alliance with Arrow in which the company supplies and provides engineering support for key technologies deployed in Radionor's latest broadband radio products. TTI Europe has rewarded the best-in-class performance to five of its franchises at a ceremony to mark its annual European Awards for Supplier Excellence 2006. Murata, Kemet, Molex, Panasonic and Bourns were recognised for their outstanding contribution to the way TTI's business is run, which contribute to the high levels of service the distributor offers its customers. Charcroft keeps exclusive Klixon agreement after TI's sale of Sensors & Controls Division.Charcroft Electronics has announced that it will continue as the UK's exclusive franchised distributor for Klixon following the $3 billion sale of Texas Instruments' Klixon Sensors and Controls division on April 27th 2006, in which the division's name was changed to Sensata Technologies. Widely recognised as the world's leading brand of sensors and controls, the Klixon range is used in a wide range of applications, particularly in the military and aerospace markets. 
Latest Version of Component Sourcing Service IC4me is Easier to Use, More Comprehensive and Gives Faster ResultsFocus EDL announces the latest version of its component sourcing service IC4me. Apart from a new look, IC4me now provides users with access to a much larger database of component manufacturers and suppliers, is easier to use, gives better feedback and provides quicker results. It can be found at www.ic4me.com Arrow is NECs European S/LSI Design Win DistributorArrow Electronics has been named by NEC Electronics as its leading S/LSI design win distributor in Europe, based on the company's demand creation activities. Arrow achieved the highest number of design wins and greatest overall lifetime value of business generated within NEC's European distribution network during the period from April 2004 to April 2006. Nu Horizons gets DT Electronics - DT gets XilinxFollowing its acquisition by Nu Horizons, DT Electronics has landed a UK and Ireland franchise with Xilinx, the programmable logic devices company. Nu Horizons already represents Xilinx in both the US and Far East. This is the UK distributor's most significant franchise since it won the Atmel line in 2002 and it will enable the company to provide a much more comprehensive offering to customers in its core broadcast, communications and industrial markets. 
Cherry picks Aerco for UK distributorshipAerco has been appointed as a stocking distributor for Cherry Electrical Products, the UK subsidiary of Cherry Corporation. Established in the 1950s, Cherry manufactures an extensive range of high quality microswitches, rocker switches, magnetic speed and proximity sensors and computer input devices. GPS Chipset Maker NemeriX Finds its Way to AngliaAnglia Components has become sole UK distributor franchise for NemeriX, the Swiss manufacturer of low power chip sets for GPS applications. Power consumption of each chip set is typically 25 mW at 1 fix per second, making the devices ideal for battery-powered portable applications. NemeriX's products include analogue RF receivers, digital baseband processors and integrated devices that combine SiGe (Silicon Germanium) RF and standard CMOS baseband technologies in a two-die, single package format. Arrow is Freescale's Demand Creation Distributor of the YearFreescale Semiconductor has presented Arrow Electronics with its 'Demand Creation Distributor of the Year Award' for the UK and Ireland. The award is in recognition of the business that the company has generated as a result of providing technical design-in support on Freescale technologies for customers in the region. 
Focus EDL continues to expand product offering with wide range of discretesFocus EDL has announced that it has been appointed by EIC, one of the industry's leading manufacturers of discrete semiconductor devices. The agreement, which covers the UK and Ireland, has immediate effect. Vicor sgns Craftec for the UKVicor is enlarging its pan-European distribution network. As part of this activity it has appointed Craftec UK to handle its products across the UK. The expanded distribution network of Acal, UR and Craftec provides a complementary mix of served markets, skills and associated products, which Vicor believes will help widen its customer base and increase its market share in the region. Craftec already represents Vicor successfully in the Nordic region, Italy, Spain and France. Xignal Technologies expands worldwide sales organization with appointment of Startronics in IsraelXignal Technologies AG today announced the appointment of Startronics to provide sales coverage in Israel. Xignal develops and markets high-performance, low-power analog IC products such as analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) based on a proprietary implementation of continuous time delta sigma (CTDS) technology and SONET timing products. Mouser Electronics and Ramtron enter into global distribution agreementMouser Electronics, Inc., the fastest growing catalogue distributor in the electronics industry, and Ramtron International Corporation (Nasdaq: RMTR) have signed a global distribution agreement to supply memory, microcontroller, and integrated semiconductor solutions. 
Focus EDL signs Memory Specialist Chiplus SemiconductorFocus EDL, the leading electronic components distributor specializing in providing the communications and high-performance datacoms industries with a broad range of products from the United States, Asia and Europe, announces its appointment as a franchised distributor by Chiplus, leaders in the design and manufacture of high speed, super low power memory products. New Distribution Strategy for RittalRittal has made key changes to its distribution strategy after selecting twenty UK distribution partners - all of which have shown exceptional technical capabilities, dedication in their field and who will be able to provide the full Rittal product range from local sources. They are to be known as Alliance Partners. Lantronix appoints two ACAL Group companiesACAL Technology and ACAL IT have entered into a sales distribution agreement with US-based Lantronix (NASDAQ: LTRX). This agreement establishes ACAL as one of Lantronix's European Master Distributors providing value added resellers with a local distributor in the region. Anglia signs second distribution agreement this week!Anglia has signed a UK and Ireland distribution agreement with Japanese connector manufacturer Hirose. Hirose manufactures a wide range of connectors for applications that include automotive, digital cameras and digital video cameras, mobile phones and PDAs, notebook PCs, DVD recorders, plasma display panels, as well as a range of RF and microwave components. MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES BROADENS ULTRACAPACITOR DISTRIBUTION NETWORK TO SERVE GROWING WORLDWIDE DEMANDLocal Partners Expand Access and Customer Support in Asia Pacific and South Asia Transportation, Automotive Industrial and Consumer Electronics Markets ACAL is Vicor's European Disty of the YearVicor, a leading manufacturer of power conversion components and systems, has recognised UK-based ACAL Power Solutions as its European Distributor of the Year for 2005. 
Acte finds its way to QinetiQ's GPS modulesActe Components has announced its appointment by QinetiQ as their European commercial sales partner for a range of highly Sensitive GPS modules, which are suitable for markets requiring tracking indoors. 
DT Electronics is Atmels 'Best European Independent Distributor'Coventry based DT Electronics has been named 'Best European Independent Distributor' at the recent Atmel sales conference in Marrakech. It is the first time this award has been given by Atmel in recognition of the important role that specialist independent distributors now play in its network. Oxford Semi appoints Silver BirchOxford Semiconductor has appointed Silver Birch Marketing (SBM) as its exclusive distributor in the UK. A division of Advanced Power Components (APC), SBM will support the complete Oxford Semiconductor product line which comprises USB interface ICs, serial communication bridges, FireWire and USB storage interface ICs and FireWire audio controllers. Anglia adds MicrochipAnglia has signed a UK and Ireland distribution agreement with Microchip Technology. It is Anglia's fifth new semiconductor signing in recent months. Arrow signs CML Innovative Technologies in Central EuropeCML Innovative Technologies (CML-IT) has signed a partnership deal with Arrow Sasco Holz (ASH) covering Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux and the Eastern European States. Nortelco supports Xignal Technologies in Norway, Denmark and SwedenXignal Technologies AG, the high performance mixed-signal semiconductor company, has appointed Nortelco Electronics AS, as a franchised distributor for Norway, Denmark and Sweden. Tundra appoints Redtree across EuropeTundra Semiconductor has appointed Redtree Solutions as its sole representative agent in Europe. Supporting the complete Tundra range of RapidIO®, VME and PCI/X based system interconnect products, Redtree will provide a local design-in service to tier 1 customers in IT, storage and telecom sectors. 
Anglia signs SchurterAnglia has signed a UK and Ireland distribution agreement with Schurter, the Swiss manufacturer of fuses and fuse holders, mains connectors, EMC and input systems. systems. Schurter is based in Lucerne and has production plants in both Europe and Asia. 
Anglia's Semiconductor Portfolio Grows with the addition of Diodes Inc.Anglia has signed Diodes Incorporated, the US manufacturer of discrete semiconductor devices based in Westlake Village, California. LAVA Signs IntronicsLAVA Computer, the manufacturer and supplier of I/O add-in cards and Ethernet-to-serial connectivity hardware, has appointed Intronics as its latest distributor for the company's operations in Europe. 
TTI gets to it with PANDUIT in EuropeLeading passive and connector specialist, TTI Europe, has signed up PANDUIT the maker of wiring and communication products for Electrical and Network Connectivity applications. This new deal capitalises on the successful relationships TTI and PANDUIT already enjoy with each other in the USA and Asia. 
BRIGHT, HIGH CONTRAST, COLOURFUL, LOW POWER OLED DISPLAYS.Digital Displays, the specialist supplier and designer of displays and complete solutions, has been appointed distributor for leading OLED designer/manufacturer Lite Array. With headquarters and R&D in Hong Kong and 2 million sq ft of manufacturing facility in Guangdong China, Lite Array manufactures it's OLED's under licence from Kodak. 
Focus announces IC4me – a quick and easy way to source hard to find componentsFocus EDL, the leading electronic components distributor, announces IC4me, a significant innovation in component sourcing aimed directly at component buyers and specifiers looking to source "hard to find" products. |
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