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The world’s most compact long-range passive infrared motion sensor from Panasonic Industry (PaPIRs) has recently been introduced: The new Ultra Wide and Long Distance Detection Type for installation heights of up to 15 m and a maximum field of view (FOV) of 91.6° x 45.4° is designed to set new …

The voting process for this year’s Electronics Industry Awards closes this Friday 11th August 2023 – but there’s still time to choose your winners! The industry’s premier awards recognition scheme has received some fantastic nominations for this year, and more votes have already been cast than ever before. But there’s …

Agile Electronics, specialists in supply chain solutions and turnkey manufacturing, can also offer customers a full electronic component kitting service. Agile provide customers a single supplier solution allowing their complete BOM to be loaded into Agile’s system as a single line item. This has the advantage of the complete kit …

Harwin has announced that its Kona high-power connector series is now available with backshells. Made from an aerospace-grade Aluminium 6061 alloy, these backshells will prevent unwanted EMI leaking out from the connector/cable assembly into the surrounding system. Compact and streamlined, but capable of carrying large currents (up to 60A per …

In the most recent cycle of allocation the semiconductor industry has seen an enormous shift in standard pricing which has impacted many different sectors such as automotive, industrial, aerospace and defence, and given many in the industry countless sleepless nights. In this article I will discuss the main drivers of Force Technologies’ pricing and …

By Dr Matthew Dyson, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx How far is printed/flexible electronics along the road to widespread adoption? The emerging manufacturing methodology, which replaces etched copper laminate with printed conductive inks on flexible substrates, offers multiple benefits, including flexibility/stretchability, the potential for low-cost roll-to-roll production, digital manufacturing/rapid prototyping, …

With the HFD5 from Hongfa, Rutronik adds – what is said to be – the smallest signal relay currently available on the market to its portfolio, measuring 9.0 mm x 4.8 mm x 4.9 mm. It is also the first of the 5th generation and is suitable for innovative applications …

Outdoor applications such as agricultural machinery or process plants require highly robust connection technology that can withstand extreme conditions such as submersion and high-pressure cleaning. HECs from binder are also resistant to chemicals, corrosion and UV light. In addition to power supply, in hybrid design, they can also ensure the …

Anglia Components has presented its franchised supplier, Phoenix Contact, with an engraved silver salver to commemorate the company’s 100th anniversary. Phoenix Contact was the recipient of Anglia’s inaugural Supplier of the Year award earlier this year, and last year Anglia itself celebrated its 50th anniversary. John Bowman, marketing director at …

Electronic components are an integral part of modern technology. As the basis for building various electronic devices and systems, the quality of electronic components is critical to product reliability and performance. Why does Electronics Quality Matter? First, reliability is a key factor. Whether you are an individual consumer or a …