A new concept in PCB connection technology has been introduced by RS Components with the introduction of the SKEDD SDC 2,5 series of solderless direct wire-to-board connectors from Phoenix Contact. SKEDD technology from Würth Elektronik, and further developed by Phoenix, uses push-in spring contacts manufactured to fit PCB hole geometries perfectly. No soldering or press fitting is needed.

Worldwide availability of the new XMC Digital Power Explorer Kit from Infineon has been announced by RS Components. The kit was created for analogue power supply designers and embedded software programmers to help accelerate their learning in the capabilities of digital power control. The kit is also very useful for digital engineers to gather a better understanding of PMBusTM technologies for the digital control of power supplies.

The NECTOR M power system series from TE Connectivity has been introduced by RS Components, The series aims to provide the construction industry with increased design flexibility and seamless integration into new and existing designs. Engineered to provide a pluggable connectivity solution for outdoor and harsh environments, the series is ideal for designers and contractors operating in many industries.

The Raspberry Pi portfolio of peripherals at RS Components has been expanded with the new Raspberry Pi Camera Board Version 2. Now available to order, the camera board connects to any Raspberry Pi board or the Raspberry Pi Compute Module and enables users to create HD videos or take digital still photographs.

The new Filter Fan Plus FPI/FPO series from Stego is designed to provide cooling by efficient forced air circulation in enclosures and cabinets containing electrical, electronic and other components. The series is ideal for engineers that need to design or maintain systems and enclosures containing sensitive components that need to work reliably at all times, whatever the climatic conditions.

The CCTV security portfolio at RS Components has been extended with three new product ranges from FLIR Systems. The new products include HD video cameras, thermal imaging cameras and network video recorders designed to save installation and upgrade costs by operating over a building’s existing network or cabling infrastructure.

The connectivity product offering at RS Components has been strengthened with the addition of three new Samtec PCB connector ranges: Samtec mini edge card sockets ; 2 mm pitch PCB headers ; and 1.27 mm pitch PCB headers. RS is now offering eight products from the Samtec MEC1 Series (Mini Edge Card) range of surface-mount PCB edge card connectors, each 8.13 mm deep x 8.89 mm height with straight (vertical) configuration.

RS Components (RS) has signed a distribution agreement with Huber & Suhner, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of advanced electrical and optical connectivity products. RS is now stocking over 270 Huber & Suhner data and energy connectors and related passive components aimed at communications, transportation and industrial applications.

A new range of Wi-Fi microscopes that are ideal for use by electronic and mechanical engineers for industrial inspection of electronic and mechanical assemblies and for quality control such as inspecting soldering work on PCBs has been launched by RS Components. Also targeting applications including printing, repair, automotive, laboratory, research, and measurement, the RS Pro range of innovative handheld digital microscopes is competitively pri...

The extensive battery portfolio at RS Components has been strengthened by the RS Pro range of rechargeable batteries, three new variants from the Energizer family and a range of Storacell battery-storage solutions. The latest addition to the RS Pro range is the NiMH Low Self Discharge rechargeable battery family, which comes pre-charged and is therefore ready to use straight from the pack.

RS Components (RS) has strengthened its global linecard by agreeing a deal with Intel for the distribution of a range of the company’s computing and embedded development products. The agreement opens the door to a wide selection of Intel products direct, targeting numerous applications and Internet of Things (IoT) based projects.

The STMicroelectronics STM32 L4 series of ultra-low-power microcontrollers (MCUs), which offer high memory size with ultra-low-power and CPU performance for a variety of applications are available from RS Components. The highly flexible architecture developed by ST for the series provides an ultra-low-power solution for MCUs, enabling the STM32 L4 MCUs to score a world-record 176.7 in the standardised EEMBC ULPBench tests, which compare the effic...

An accessible development platform for smart eyeglasses that are ideal for boosting workplace productivity, through services such as easy access to assembly instructions, hands-free label scanning, or recording events such as product inspections is available at RS Components. The SED-E1 SmartEyeglass Developer Edition, developed by Sony, comprises a Software Development Kit (SDK) and lightweight eyewear with a wired controller.

The world’s first EtherCAT node integrated on a standard ARM Cortex-M microcontroller, the new Infineon XMC4800 is in stock at distributor RS Components. It eases implementation of EtherCAT connectivity and saves PCB space usually occupied by a separate EtherCAT ASIC and its associated memory IC and oscillator crystal.  

The latest USB-C connector from TE Connectivity which is capable of supporting multiple connectivity standards, data speeds up to second-generation USB 3.1 (10gbps), and power delivery up to 100W (at 20V) is in stock at RS Components.  The connector is a ruggedised, PCB-mount USB-C receptacle with a slim profile suitable for applications such as smartphones, tablets and wearables, as well as PCs, home electronics, and professional equipment ...

Two new RS Pro soldering stations announced by RS Components enhance efficiency, ease of use and flexibility. The 60W and 80W soldering stations have smart features that help to save energy, enhance ease of use and prolong tip life. These include automatic recognition of working/non-working status, as well as smart time setting between 1 minute and 120 minutes before entering standby or shutdown mode.

A wide range of products that offer high levels of sensitivity and extended spectral response and allows the conversion of many different types of radiation into light for imaging and detection have been introduced by RS Components. The Scintacor Visualize range of customisable and highly sensitive phosphor-based detector cards and discs are for use with UV and Near IR (NIR) radiation.

RS Components is reenergising its private label business. It is relaunched today (February 1) as a separate business unit under the RSPro brand with its own President, the recently appointed industry veteran Kurt Colehower. He will look to grow the business globally while expanding the product range which will encompass a wide range of industrial and electrical products including tools, consumables, test and measurement and automation.

The market for sensors in consumer electronics alone will be worth $34bn by 2020 according to Grand View Research. No surprise then that RS Components is adding Measurement Specialties sensors to its portfolio after winning the go-ahead from TE Connectivity, which acquired the company in 2014. The move gives RS access to a broad array of sensors and technologies engineered to deliver high-performance in diverse applications and demanding environm...

The Weller Automatic Solder Wire System, which delivers single-handed and high-precision manual soldering ability to engineers, enables right-first-time soldering connections that help reduce reworking costs. It is in stock at RS Components. The unit features an automatic solder wire feeder integrated into the soldering iron itself.