Global Semiconductor Sales Rise 24% in August

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The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research, today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $35.0 billion for the month of August 2017, an increase of 23.9 percent compared to the August 2016 total of $28.2 billion and 4.0 percent more than the July 2017 total of $33.6 billion. All major regional markets posted both year-to-year and month-to-month increases…

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Methode Acquires Pacific Insight

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Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) (“Methode”), a global developer of custom engineered and application-specific products and solutions, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Pacific Insight Electronics Corp. (“Pacific Insight”), a global lighting, electronics and full-service solutions provider to the transportation industry, in a cash transaction. Methode funded the total consideration of approximately US$114 million with available cash…

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Sager Acquires Power Sources Unlimited

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Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, today announced that it has acquired the distribution and supply business of Power Sources Unlimited, Inc., (PSUI) a specialty distributor of power conversion products headquartered in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Frank Flynn, President of Sager Electronics, stated, “PSUI is…

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Mouser Signs Global Agreement with Molex Sensorcon

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Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it has entered into a global distribution agreement with Molex Sensorcon, a leading sensor solutions company that offers advanced environmental sensing products that are well crafted, simple to use, and effective in demanding work environments. As part of the agreement, Mouser is stocking…

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Digi-Key Offers DisplayTech LCD Modules, Driver Boards

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A selection of Displaytech’s LCD display modules and integrated TFT driver boards is currently available for immediate shipment worldwide through Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, as the result of a new distribution agreement between the two companies. In addition to their high-quality products, Displaytech offers reference designs, sample code, 3rd party graphic support as well…

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Positronic Inks Distribution Deal with Air Electro

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Positronic, a global manufacturer of high reliability electronic connector products based in Springfield, Missouri, has appointed Air Electro, based in Chatsworth, California as an authorized distributor for the full line of Positronic products in the North American market. “Air Electro brings over 60 years of experience in many of our core markets”, states Positronic VP…

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Advanced MP Achieves IATA DGR Certification

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Advanced MP Technology (AMPT) announced today that its global logistics teams have designated staff in San Clemente, California, Hong Kong, China, and Budapest, Hungary who have achieved certification for shipping dangerous goods in accordance with the International Air Transport Association’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR). In electronic component distribution, lithium battery shipments pose the greatest…

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Tech Advances Drive Growth in Hall-Effect Current Sensor Market

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According to the new market research report “Hall-Effect Current Sensor Market by Type, Technology, Output (Linear and Threshold), Industry (Industrial Automation, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Telecommunication, Utilities, Medical, Railways), and Region – Global Forecast to 2023”, published by MarketsandMarkets™ , the market is expected to grow from USD 906.7 Million in 2017 to USD 1,473.7 Million by 2023, at a CAGR…

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