Electronics Supply Chain News & Analysis

Hybrid Cable Combines Multiple Functions in One Design

Molex’s Temp-Flex® Multicore Cable combines fine wire, coax, twinax, triax, twisted pair, tubing and strength members in a single high-flex cable solution.

Barco Reveals R-Series Digital Media Canvas

InfoComm 2016 brings us the next wave of digital signage with the introduction of digital media canvas, a thin, lightweight and flexible alternative to traditional LED tile walls. Available in 10mm pixel pitch and designed for outdoor applications, this ultra-flexible LED technology expands the capabilities of LED visualization.

First-Ever Fully Superconductive Coil Reaches Magnetic Field of 25 Tesla

Researchers have successfully developed and tested the first superconducting coil that can reach a magnetic field of 25 Tesla. A first in Europe.

Triaxial Accelerometer MEMS Built to Withstand Harsh Environments

Silicon Designs, Inc. says the devices work well in applications where low noise and long-term stability are a must.

Eco-Friendly HVDC Cable is Fully Recyclable

Environmentally friendly HVDC cable improves power transmission capacity

Designer Tool Generates Power System Solutions in Minutes

Vicor’s power system designer quickly configures source to point-of-load solution

Scalable Display Disrupts Electronic Whiteboard Market

This new wall-sized collaboration system stretches electronic whiteboard capabilities beyond their previous limits, scaling images from a Windows-based computer up to a 24-foot rigid projection surface via a series of up to six HD projectors and sophisticated edge-blending software.

Resolver Sensor Interface with Integrated Power Supply Introduced

The TI device is targeted at hybrid electric vehicles/electric vehicles traction inverters and other automotive components.

Tridonic Rolls Out LED Drivers that Combine Emergency and Normal Lighting Modes

The drivers save space in a luminaire design by providing combined sockets in one unit.

LG Introduces Dual-View Flat and Curved OLED Displays for Digital Signage

The displays will allow retail establishments to offer a two-sided media experience

Mouser Electronics Garners 17 Top Awards for Best-in-Class Performance and Service

Mouser’s distribution service efforts have earned 17 awards from its OEMS sales partners.

Researchers Develop New Optical Lens that Can Shrink Electronics

Optical properties that come along with a flat lens could reduce the size of computer hard drives and create smaller-than-ever microscopes.

Eaton Awards TTI Top Distributor of the Year

Eaton Corp. has recognized TTI Inc. for superior distribution service.

Samsung Is Extending Its Lead in SSDs

Samsung shipped four times as many solid-state drives last year as its closest competitor, taking an increasingly dominant share of the $14 billion SSD market.