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TTI now stocking the ZV series from Panasonic Industry

TTI IP&E – Europe is now stocking the ZV series from Panasonic Industry. The AEC-Q200-compliant electrolytic polymer hybrid capacitor range sets new industry performance standards with high ripple current and low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR). The ZV series capacitors achieve a ripple current between 3.3 to 4.6 Arms, approximately 50% greater than similar-sized offerings available

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Industry Insights

What are printed circuit boards made of?

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are essential components in modern electronics, providing the framework to connect and support electronic components through conductive pathways. These pathways are etched into a substrate, creating a reliable and organised system for electrical connections. Understanding what printed circuits are made of is crucial for comprehending their performance, durability, and applications across

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Market Analysis

Is onsemi steadily reintroducing itself to the GaN market?

onsemi has recently swept under the radar with an acquisition move that some are touting as its potential return to the gallium nitride (GaN) market. GaN semiconductors are gaining prominence for their superior efficiency and performance, particularly in applications like electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial automation. As the industry continues to shift toward

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Industry Insights

Planning for the unplannable in the electronics components industry

By Grant Portman, Key Account Manager, Whistler Technology, a Milexia Company If there is one lesson that COVID-19 taught us, it is the importance of planning for the unexpected. For the electronics components industry, this means adopting a flexible supply chain sourcing model to respond quickly to unforeseen challenges. Following the global semiconductor shortage, governments

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Supply Chain Management

Understanding and managing lead times of mil-spec connectors

In recent years supply chain and procurement issues have risen to the top of the challenges a manufacturer must address, since even the best team cannot make a product without parts. Therefore, understanding and managing lead times is an important element of manufacturing processes today. Pre-COVID, you could usually count on parts being delivered in

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Market Analysis

AI automates supply chain efficiencies

In an industry-leading supply chain, problems are not something to be solved after the fact but rather mitigated and ideally avoided. Traditionally, supply chain managers operated with limited visibility, often planning without the ability to foresee potential disruptions. However, advancements in technology, particularly AI, have transformed this landscape. The potential for AI technologies is vast, with

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Industry Insights

Navigating risk in sourcing cleaning fluids for PCB manufacturing

In printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, the selection of cleaning fluids and equipment is a critical decision that can significantly affect both the quality of the final product and the overall cost-effectiveness of the manufacturing operation. As procurement professionals, the responsibility of mitigating risks associated with these selections falls squarely on your shoulders. Elizabeth Norwood,

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Industry Insights

Supplier Spotlight: Anglia Components

Anglia Components is a UK-based distributor of electronic components, offering a broad range of products. The company serves a variety of industries, providing technical support, inventory management, and tailored supply chain solutions. Anglia has built a reputation for its customer-centric approach, combining traditional telesales with online services to meet the diverse needs of its customers.

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Amazon pushes for chipmaking amidst NVIDIA growth fade

Amazon, under its Amazon Web Services (AWS), branch has made notable progress as it pushes for its own chipmaking ability under the backdrop of NVIDIA’s fading growth. This is in a bid to strengthen its leadership in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). By combining in-house innovation with strategic partnerships, AWS is advancing its hardware

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Industry Insights

Avnet insights: engineers outline opportunity for AI

For the fourth consecutive year, Avnet will release its Avnet Insights survey, which has been keeping a pulse on how engineers are responding to the market since 2021. This year’s survey examines technology’s new frontier: artificial intelligence, and the promise – and challenges – it presents for product design. Preliminary insights include: Engineers are optimistic

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