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FCI and Tyco Electronics
Announce Pwr TwinBlade I/O Connector and HCI Power Connector
Product License Agreement
June
2009—FCI Electronics has agreed to license the HCI® Power
Distribution Connector System and its Pwr TwinBlade™ I/O
Connector System to Tyco Electronics. This agreement builds on
FCI’s and Tyco Electronics’ previous power licensing success by
providing a certified second source for these products.
HCI meets customer demands for additional power density in
pluggable DC or AC power supply interfaces in servers, storage
enclosures, networking, or communications equipment. The
connector is designed to address requirements that extend beyond
the capability of existing power supply connectors, including
FCI’s PwrBlade and Tyco Electronics’ MULTIBEAM XL connector
systems.

The HCI
connector system anticipates increasing system power demands
that are driving the need for greater power density. A single
HCI power contact accommodates over 82 amps based on a 30°C
temperature rise with zero airflow. The high current-carrying
capacity, coupled with a robust, molded-in guidance system, is
ideal for high-wattage, blindmate power supplies.
HCI configurations support both standard co-planar and backplane
interfaces. The fully integrated design enables DC power, AC
power and signal contacts in a single molded housing. Similar to
existing FCI power connector platforms, HCI is modularly tooled,
allowing incredible flexibility to address custom configuration
requirements.
HCI features cost-effective stamped-and-formed contacts, as well
as a vented and touchproof housing to optimize airflow above,
below, and through the connector. These features allow heat to
escape from contact surfaces, producing the lowest product
height available among comparable high-current connectors.

Pwr TwinBlade
meets customer demands for high power delivery and distribution
in servers, storage enclosures, networking, communications, and
industrial equipment. It is designed to address requirements
that extend beyond the capability of many existing
cable-to-board power connectors.
“Customers are requesting next-generation power solutions to
meet emerging application requirements,” said John Dodds, FCI’s
global product marketing manager for power products. “The market
is best served when these solutions are available with certified
second sources. This agreement allows FCI and Tyco Electronics
to successfully meet both criteria, thus ensuring joint
intermateability and performance, along with continuity of
supply.”
The Pwr TwinBlade connector system anticipates increasing system
power demands that are driving the need for greater power
density. This connector system accommodates up to 100 amps per
twin contact based on a 30°C temperature rise with zero airflow.
It supports multiple wire sizes, including 10mm2, 16mm2, and
25mm2, and is available with straight or right angle cable exit
options for maximized routing flexibility. The right angle board
connector enables use in front I/O applications.
In addition, Pwr TwinBlade features a robust design with
touch-proof safety features, an integrated active latching
system, four coding key options, and a polarized housing to
ensure proper mating. Similar to other FCI power products, Pwr
TwinBlade offers a vented housing design to optimize heat
dissipation and features cost-effective stamped-and-formed
contacts.
For more information about HCI, visit
www.fci.com/hci.
For more information about FCI’s Pwr TwinBlade and other power
solutions, visit
www.fci.com/powersolutions. |
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TTI Earns Top Award from
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products
May
2009—TTI Inc. has been awarded the Stellar Achievement in Sales
Award from Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products, a manufacturer
of control products and systems. The award was presented at the
annual Electronics Distribution Show and Conference in Las
Vegas.
This marks the second year that Spectrum Advanced Specialty
Products has presented this award to TTI. The award cites a
combination of top point of sale (POS) market share in overall
filtered connectors and low pass filters.
Jeff Ray, vice president of supplier marketing for TTI, said,
“Spectrum Advanced Specialty Product’s recognition of TTI is
particularly rewarding, as we have placed an emphasis on EMC
products. The wide range of EMI filters and filtered connectors
manufactured by Spectrum enables TTI to specify market-leading
EMC components with our customer’s design engineers. Winning
Spectrum’s top award two years in a row symbolizes TTI’s
commitment to bringing value to our suppliers through demand
creation.”
For more information about TTI, visit
www.ttiinc.com. |
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RS
Components Develops Credit-Crunch Solutions
June
2009—RS Components’ StoreManager inventory management service
offers a range of solutions that have the potential to reduce
costs for high-usage products by up to 40 percent.
A web-based inventory management tool, StoreManager enables the
customer to achieve optimal stock levels, reduce slow moving and
non-moving stock, and pool inventory to ultimately save time and
money. RS not only provides the service, products, and hardware,
but also the manpower to replenish the stock.
Three distinct solutions are available:
StoreManager Mobile is the most basic solution available and has
also been in use the longest. It requires the least form of
commitment from the customer, as there is no hardware to
purchase, and is most suitable on sites where the customer is
not worried about stock accountability.
StoreManager Multi-Vendor is a step up from the Mobile Solution,
as it requires additional customer involvement. The customer
monitors their stock with an on-site scanning system. Again,
this option does not offer staff accountability, but it offers
the customer more control over the stock.
The StoreManager Dispensing System option is best for
accountability. This solution allows the client to track exactly
who is using what, and results in a reduction in costs. The
dispensing units are set up to issue stock according to the
customer’s requirements, generate reports to show who has taken
the products, and notifies the customer as to what stock needs
to be replenished.
Supplies are issued using an identification system. This is done
either via barcode, swipe card, or biometrically, as each staff
member is then monitored, and the system is able to report on
who is using what. Once access to the system is gained, products
can be selected using touch screen navigation. Dispensing
systems allow for 24-hour access, as no one is needed to open
the stores—the dispensing units are able to self-monitor.
These options are available in any combination, and they can be
mixed and matched in one location. However, it is likely that
the “Mobile” option will be used alone, and the “Vending” and
“Dispensing” options will be used together.
For more information, visit
rswww.com/storemanager. |
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Digi-Key Website Now Includes BOM Wizard
Feature
May
2009—Electronic components distributor
Digi-Key Corporation has added its new
BOM
Wizard tool to its
U.S.
and
Canadian
websites.
This new tool gives customers the ability to upload bills of
material and parts lists directly to Digi-Key’s website, save
and share their BOMs, place orders, and download quotes
instantaneously to their desktops. Facilitating faster time to
market, the BOM Wizard is the first of several enhancements and
tools planned for the “Design to Production Ecosystem” on
Digikey.com.
Additional information, including a detailed tutorial about the
BOM Wizard, can be accessed from Digi-Key’s homepage.
“We are very excited about the addition of this new tool to our
U.S. and Canadian websites,” said Mark Larson, Digi-Key
president and COO. “With the realization that time is often
money in the electronics industry, we strive to make doing
business with us fast and efficient. This new BOM Wizard helps
Digi-Key achieve this important goal.”
For more information, visit
www.digikey.com. |
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FCI Recognized for Supplier Excellence by
TTI
June
2009—FCI was named by TTI Inc. as a winner of the 2008 Supplier
Excellence award in the Americas and Asia. The selection process
for the award was based on criteria that included on-time
delivery, receiving quality, customer quality, and business
systems, as well as performance measurements such as sales
results, profitability, and percent growth.
FCI has received the silver status award for achieving
outstanding performance for the past three years in the
Americas. This year is the first that FCI has received the
Supplier Excellence award in Asia. As a manufacturer of
connectors for the communications, consumer electronics, data,
industrial, and medical industries, FCI is committed to
providing the highest quality connectors, as well as unmatched
technical support and expertise. By providing its distributors
with the services they need to sell their products, FCI has
developed strong and lasting relationships around the world.
Sam C.W. Sung, product marketing director of Asia for TTI Inc.,
said, “Achievement of this award not only represents the
dedication of all FCI Asia employees to TTI Asia, but also
management’s commitment and overall operating philosophy for
excellence by allocation of resources, allowing employees the
opportunity to do the right thing in order to ensure customer
satisfaction.”
FCI accepted its award for the Americas at the 2009 EDS Show in
Las Vegas on May 12th. The FCI team accepted its Asia award at a
ceremony that took place in Singapore on May 13th.
For more information, visit www.fci.com. |
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Yamaichi
Electronics U.S.A. Hires Nick Langston Jr.
April
2009—Yamaichi Electronics U.S.A. Inc. recently hired Nick
Langston Jr. as a new business development manager and key
account engineer. Langston has 15 years of experience in the
semiconductor test industry as a design engineer, product
manager, and global account manager. Nick earned a bachelor of
science degree in organizational behavior and leadership at San
Francisco State University, and has 3D solid modeling
certification in SolidWorks.
Langston’s professional experience includes a senior technical
staff member for Antares Advanced Test Technologies, UMD
Technology, Dimensions Consulting.
“Nick has a very extensive background in the semiconductor test
field, and will provide a great deal of support in the design
and development of our product lines. We are very pleased to be
adding someone of Nick’s capability,” says TC Business Unit
Manager Ichiro Fujishiro.
“Yamaichi Electronics USA Inc. is constantly striving to be at
the forefront of the electronics and interconnect industry. We
are confident that Nick Langston’s work will be a great
contribution to this effort,” said President Alfred Muranaga.
For more information, visit
www.yeu.com. |
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Mouser
Electronics Signs Distribution Agreement with Amphenol SINE
Systems
June
2009—Mouser
Electronics Inc. has signed a distribution agreement
with
Amphenol
SINE Systems, a division of Amphenol Corporation and
a provider of interconnection options.
Mouser stock includes the Amphenol SINE System’s AT series of
plugs and receptacles, which are designed to be a
high-performance, cost-effective solution for heavy equipment,
agriculture, automotive, military, alternative energy, and other
demanding interconnect architectures. The AT series connectors
contain environmental seals, seal retention capabilities, and
feature the RockSolid™ contact technology, and are compatible
with existing standard industry products.
In addition, Mouser is stocking the M23 and M40 connection
systems, featuring the FlexGrip™ Backshell System and RockSolid
contact technology. The M23 and M40 products are ideally suited
for advanced servo drive encoder feedback applications,
packaging, robotic, printing, machine tool, medical, and
automation environments where control signal transmission or
power are required in a robust and compact delivery system.
Barry McConnell, Mouser senior vice president of products, said,
“The addition of Amphenol SINE Systems connectors to our fine
Amphenol lines really rounds out our offerings. These hardy
connectors are ideal for industries that require cost-effective,
reliable, and secure connections.”
Richard Zaleuke, National Distribution Manager for Amphenol Sine
Systems, says, “We welcome our new partnership with Mouser. They
are experts in global distribution, with their free quarterly
catalog and online catalog, to which new products are added
daily. Mouser’s same-day shipping is also a big plus for our
customers.”
Mouser has released its latest catalog. Catalog #638 (May–July
‘09) features 2,192 pages of the newest products and
technologies from over 390 premiere electronic component
suppliers.
An additional 29 pages of new products were added to Catalog
#638, while pages of products not recommended for new designs
were removed, thus ensuring design engineers access to the
latest, most up-to-date products available for their new design
projects.
For more information, visit
www.mouser.com. |
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TLC Adds Online
Ordering Feature to New Website
June
2009—Celebrating their 25th year in the electronics
business, TLC Electronics Inc. has released an online ordering
feature as part of their recently redesigned website,
www.tlcelectronics.com. The online ordering feature will
allow visitors to TLC’s site to easily search electromechanical
components for applications in the medical, industrial,
communications, entertainment, security, vending, computer, and
process control markets.
Steven Olson, TLC sales and marketing director, said, “The
online ordering feature simplifies the process of searching for
and placing orders for products from TLC’s franchised
electromechanical component suppliers, reducing the overall cost
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Harwin Appoints
David Timmons as Western Regional Sales Manager
May
2009—Harwin Inc.
has
hired David Timmons as the new Western regional sales manager.
Timmons will support expanding sales in the region.
Based in San Diego, California, Timmons has previously held
technical support positions at both connector manufacturers and
electronics production companies. Bill Neukomm, V.P. for sales
and marketing at Harwin, said, “Dave Timmons is very highly
respected in the interconnection and electronics manufacturing
worlds. His experience will be very valuable for customers
looking to design in our rugged and reliable products, such as
the Datamate family of 2mm-pitch connectors.”
For more information, visit
www.harwin.com. |
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