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Silanna Semiconductor appoints Astute as distributor

Silanna Semiconductor appoints Astute as distributor

Astute Group has been appointed a European and Indian distributor for Silanna’s advanced semiconductors.

Under this agreement, Astute Group will leverage its logistics network, deep technical expertise, and on-the-ground distribution in key global hubs to accelerate access to Silanna technology.

US-headquartered Silanna Semiconductor, a provider of advanced laser driver ICs, now unveils a new Plural family of ADCs to tackle existing market challenges. The Plural ADCs offer a more affordable and versatile option with shorter lead times compared to current market alternatives. They are factory-configurable, allowing for over 150 distinct ADC variants with sample rates ranging from 20 to 250 Msps, built upon four ‘ResolutionPlatforms’ – 10-, 12-, 14- and 16-bit.


“This partnership with Silanna brings a truly transformative offering to our customers,” says Simon Brennan, Semiconductor Franchise Manager, Astute Group. “Plural’s novel approach to building a wide ADC product portfolio breaks the mould, delivering impressive cost savings and dramatically shorter lead times with pin-for-pin ‘drop-in’ compatibility. That’s a significant advantage for customer innovation and product development.”

“Partnering with Astute Group marks an exciting step in expanding access to our Plural ADC family,” said Patrick Moore, VP, Global Sales & Apps, Silanna Semiconductor. “Astute’s strong technical capabilities and established regional presence make them an ideal partner to deliver our mission: to provide customers with configurable, high-performance data conversion solutions that reduce time-to-market and lower costs without compromising quality.”

Silanna’s product portfolio extends across multiple high-growth segments. The addition of the Plural ADC family further strengthens their position as a provider of advanced semiconductor solutions for diverse industrial, communications, healthcare, and aerospace applications.

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