Littelfuse to Buy C&K as IP&E Mergers Continue
Littelfuse Inc., a $2.1 billion manufacturer of circuit protection products, electronic switches and automotive sensors, has announced it will acquire switch maker C&K Switches for $540 million
Littelfuse Awards Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, has been honored with the 2017 High Service Distributor of the Year award by Littelfuse, a global leader in circuit protection. Mouser received the award at the 2018 Electronic Distribution Show (EDS) in Las Vegas. “We…
TTI Stocks Littelfuse LTKAK Series TVS Diodes
The new LTKAK Series TVS Diodes from Littelfuse is now available in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. Offering superior clamping characteristics compared to standard silicon avalanche diodes, the LTKAK Series features Littelfuse Foldbak technology, which provides a clamping voltage lower than avalanche voltage but above rated working voltage. …
Component Shortages to Last ‘Longer Than Expected’
There’s no short-term relief ahead for electronics manufacturers that are scrambling for components. Tight supplies of capacitors and resistors are expected to last into mid-2018—longer than industry experts expected. The dreaded words “allocation” and “double-ordering” are coming up more frequently, meaning OEMs and EMS providers are facing long-term sourcing challenges. Thick- and thin-film chip resistor…
Watch for More Consolidation in the Power Electronics Industry
Could merger mania be headed to the power electronics industry? The acquisition of IXYS by Littelfuse may mark the start of industry consolidation in the mature insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) market, according to Yole Développement. Yole analysts believe the leading position of Infineon is forcing IGBT suppliers to bolster their technical expertise and market position…
TTI, Sponsors to Give Away Waterproof Speakers at IBEX
Join global electronic components distributor, TTI at the upcoming International Boat Builders’ Exhibition and Conference, September 19-21, 2017, to be held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. Meet the TTI Specialists at booth #3302, Tuesday, September 19, and Wednesday, September 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 21, from 9:00…
Littelfuse to Acquire IXYS
Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) and IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Littelfuse will acquire all of the outstanding shares of IXYS in a cash and stock transaction. The transaction represents an equity value of approximately $750 million and enterprise value of $655 million.(1) Under the terms of the agreement,…
Littelfuse Strengthens Sensors Business with Acquisition
Continuing its acquisition strategy to expand in several key markets, Littelfuse Inc. recently acquired U.S. Sensor Corp., headquartered in Orange, California. The company is a manufacturer of thermistors and probe assemblies used in temperature sensing applications. The acquisition is part of the Littelfuse’s new five-year corporate strategy to double its sensor platform by 2021. “This…
Littelfuse Names Heinzmann CEO
Littelfuse announced that Gordon Hunter, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Dave Heinzmann, Chief Operating Officer, will assume the position of President and Chief Executive Officer at that time and will join the company’s board of directors, bringing the size of the board…
TTI Stocks Littelfuse TVS Diodes for Automotive Circuit Protection
Now available in Europe at TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components, are several new series of automotive TVS diodes from leading manufacturer, Littelfuse. The new Littelfuse AEC-Q101 qualified TPSMB, TPSMC, TPSMD, TPSMA6L and TP6KE TVS diodes provide protection for sensitive electronics from transients induced by load dump and other transient voltage…