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Solsta announces a new distribution partnership with Smiths Interconnect, a provider of electronic components, subsystems, microwave, optical and radio frequency products, and a business of Smiths Group plc. This collaboration brings together Solsta’s distribution network and industry expertise with Smiths Interconnect’s embedded transceivers and transceiver modules for advanced interconnect-based solutions. These products are targeting high-reliability

Mouser Electronics equips engineers with the tools to design innovative applications with its comprehensive automotive resource centre. The automotive industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements like reaching SAE Level 3 ADAS. Achieving this enables vehicles to be fully autonomous unless requested, with upgraded lidar, radar, and cameras. This level of autonomy

Rochester Electronics is partnering with NXP to provide extended lifecycle support for the QorIQ (Power Architecture-based) P-Series processors, a proven processor product. NXP introduced the P-Series 2008 as a migration path for its popular PowerQUICC processors. The P-Series was based on a Power Architecture e500 CPU core. The initial selection offered single and dual-core solutions

Georg Steinberger, Chairman of the Board and founding member of FBDi, the German component distributors association has died aged 64 following a heart attack. Mick Elliott writes: “Unbelievable” was the headline on the FBDI’s announcement, a statement endorsed by all those who knew this force of nature and his endless innovative ideas and critiques of

Farnell has announced a strategic partnership with PATLITE Europe, providing customers with greater access to the manufacturer’s comprehensive product portfolio across the EMEA region. Since 1947, PATLITE has offered equipment for the process and industrial automation industries. Innovative and durable design, backed by industry experience and a strong commitment to safety and security, have made

The Healey-Driscoll administration celebrated MACOM Technology Solutions signing a preliminary memorandum of terms with the federal government for funding under the CHIPS for America programme, marking a significant milestone in MACOM’s CHIPS manufacturing incentives pursuit. The proposed funding, announced on January 14, 2025, by the US Department of Commerce, will include support for a project

Mouser Electronics has added more than 60 new manufacturers to its line card during 2024, continually expanding product choices for electronic design engineers and purchasing professionals across the globe. The distributor offers a wide selection of the most advanced products, giving designers access to the newest technologies to help speed their time to market. Mouser

Arrow Electronics and Spanish manufacturer NX Technologies entered a collaboration that has accelerated the development of NX’s automotive-grade inverter portfolio. This achievement demonstrates the importance of sourcing cutting-edge components and leveraging engineering expertise to drive advancements in electrification for transportation applications. Arrow began supporting NX Technologies in 2021, providing access to advanced component solutions critical

DigiKey has renewed its annual Platinum Level sponsorship of WE United, formerly Women in Electronics (WE). WE United is a community of leaders at all stages of their careers dedicated to expanding the opportunities for women in the fast-paced electronics industry. “We are proud to invest in the WE United organisation since it is a