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elcome to the Electronic Component Show 2020 newspaper. After Seminars inside postponing the show, MMG • Engineering challenges of part Publishing, organiser of the Electronic Component Show, decided to selection in product design - Wcreate a newspaper to help exhibitors share their news with pre-registered visitors and Nikola Kontic - Zuken Electronics Sourcing readers. Inside you will find information from all the exhibitors you would have met at the show. A seven- • Costs of thermal design page section reproduces the educational and interesting seminars that were due to failures - Tom Gregory - take place. In the absence of virtually all 6Sigmaet industry exhibitions over coming months, I hope this newspaper provides some worthy content. Don’t forget, all the companies you • Stay safe - Michael Barrett - would have spoken with, are still ready and waiting to share their ideas and support Nexus your projects.

2021 plans • Collaborative robots offer So, what can you expect from the 2021 event? big value in a small size - Paul Garner - ABB Robotics Firstly, all 2020 exhibitors have transferred to the 2021 event, which means any exhibitor you wanted to see will still be • Obsolescence: not the end of available. Secondly, we will be working hard to deliver relevant, interesting and the world - Ken Greenwood - educational seminars. In such a fast-moving industry, many seminars are time sensitive, Rochester so details will be released in due course.

Lastly, we are announcing the launch of the • Safe haven in dangerous Electronics Assembly Show. This co-located waters - Astute event has been created for manufacturing and test engineers to source equipment and services for their manufacturing facilities. • Avoiding counterfeit Product areas include pick and place equipment, reflow ovens, hand assembly, components with quality-led work benches, ESD, training, box build, test and inspection, reworking and packaging. distribution - Debbie Rowland - Together, the two shows offer the ultimate electronics exhibition. Charcroft

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SEMINAR PRESENTED BY NIKOLA KONTIC Engineering challenges of part selection in product design Engineers face many hurdles during Continuing with engineering aspects, firstly the ECAD model is not available, including locations and hunting for details is time the electronic design process, including an architect and/or hardware engineer circuit diagram, schematic symbol, PCB consuming and frustrating. Having a single innovation, technology and physical considers a new product through a high- footprint and sometimes a 3D model. point to access for this information reduces product appearance. Surveys have level block diagram capture. There are engineering time. Having specification, highlighted engineers can spend up to 70 some ideas regarding parts needed within As more EDA/ECAD system can display compliance, stock levels and pricing are per cent of their time researching parts for some functional elements. Questions and design in 3D, communicating via a 3D helpful to the decision-making process. a design. These include specification and include: how will the product be divided; model helps with reviews and approvals. technical details in the datasheet for the use one or more PCB; is there a module re-use SupplyFrame’s FindChips is a subscription case. Additional important factors these opportunity? Using marketing and MCAD Sharing a BoM externally has been a service with a suite of part information. days are power consumption and form information, how will the product look and concern. Companies working in the defence Performing risk analysis, it presents factor, as designers look to minimise where will critical components be placed sector or designing an innovative product, part information including specification, power and drive for miniaturisation. for the enclosure. risk others knowing the parts being used. datasheet, pricing, inventory/stock, where Also, security must be considered. External used, suppliers and alternatives. Other considerations include costs, All this is considered, allowing weight, people knowing which parts a new product availability and weight etc. The part cost and even power consumptions to is using can be considered as exposing Engineers can browse parts using approval process can be managed by a be estimated. Sometimes engineers use too much. A survey showed 63 per cent parametric search, leading them to details team or an individual, depending on the products like Visio to capture the functional were concerned about sending data to and intelligence. Once the engineer has project’s scale. design idea, while Excel is used to estimate third parties for innovative products or confirmed all aspects and the risk factors weight and costs. aerospace/defence projects. are acceptable, then adoption is further Part research is a major engineering eased through ECAD model download, task, understanding and checking part Further considerations include board The push from distributors to grow their schematic symbol, PCB footprint and 3D compliance to the markets the final technology, interconnects, reliability, space market share and revenues is facilitated model. This is downloaded and merged into product will be sold in. REACH, RoHS and signal integrity. It may be a case to use by connecting with engineers, accessing the user’s library. and other rules must all be considered. a memory module already available, or a their BoMs, and making part selection and Engineers must review all Product Change power supply board. adoption easier. Arrow subsidiary Silicon Expert Notifications (PCN) from the component Technologies supports engineers regarding manufacturer. Other design factors include creepage and To this end, recent years have witnessed part information and BoM analysis. This acquisitions and market changes, such as subscription service provides detailed Avnet acquiring Premier Farnell, which part information and equivalent parts, promoted them in the top 10 distributor capturing information through links with rankings. Arrow has a strategy which manufacturers. Depending on subscription targets BoMs too. and integration levels, this can be review and action, or a closer communication Mouser has partnered and adopted where Product Change Notices inform SamacSys, a free ECAD data download the user if the part changes during the providing to customers an easier path for subscription period. part selection and purchase. If a part is not available through SamacSys, a free part A part’s lifecycle is documented, and creation service is offered. Typically, engineers can make informed decisions the time to download is faster than a about the part before manufacturing single engineer would be able to add to commences. their ECAD library. A product’s BoM can be processed, Digi-Key formed an alliance/partnership providing a quality grading which can help with Ultra Librarian which now also offers engineers address risks. This results in a free download service. a higher confidence level for company and engineer. The ECAD model download is a value- added service from distributors that helps What next? SMEs and enterprises reduce design time Future thoughts are for reference designs and librarian resources. This also improves provided by component manufacturers clearance issues. Forward plan to consider overall design time by supporting rapid to be available in formats that suit Then we come to availability and sourcing. standards related to the product’s target prototyping environments. EDA vendors. Many companies require a minimum of market, such as IEC-62368. two suppliers. In some cases, an EMS may perform this sourcing task. However, PCB When engineers start the detail design fabrication and assembly may be done by tasks, parts are reviewed, and the circuit different companies, for which component design is started. However, the first sourcing may be required. challenge is getting parts approved for use. In larger companies an engineer may The product’s target market impacts the hand a bill-of-materials to a procurement decision. Lifecycle in consumer and team. Parts are then searched and approved defence/military is very different, requiring if they meet all criteria and checks. In a part’s lifecycle to be sufficient to fulfil an SME, this task may be done by the future product demands. This is factored engineer themselves which diverts them with stock/inventory levels available from from the design process and consumes component distributors. valuable time.

Lead time, historic pricing and stock One hurdle in using some parts is the levels are factors to consider. These availability of ECAD data. It can take an tasks are typically combined with the engineer two or three days to create a part engineer considering the technology, both for an ECAD library. Each EDA/ECAD Links to Spice simulation models help To further improve rapid prototyping, a from packaging and physical package software application uses its own engineers explore and verify circuit designs service where distributors can fulfil a BoM perspectives. Some critical performance data model. at an early stage. and have close links with BCB fabricators products may need memory and process to via a single point of contact. be located very close, physically stacked on Adopting a part has been made easier by It is excellent to know part stock levels and a single package. If security and piracy are component distributors and information pricing in real time. Many services offer www.zuken.com concerns, embedded die can be considered, providers via part download services. These this including Electronics Weekly Compare. although this can impact costs significantly. suppliers also offer part creation services if Getting more information from multiple

03 SEMINAR PRESENTED BY TOM GREGORY Costs of thermal design failures Good thermal simulation focused on speed, accuracy and reliability helps ensure engineering projects go as planned, on time and under budget

For today’s electronics engineers, balancing Unfortunately, that’s exactly what many simulation tools, with a thermal simulation it’s also a waste of engineering resources, power, heat and performance in product design engineers do, with 27 per cent licence costing between £7k to £15k a year which could be more usefully deployed design is vital. However, it is also more waiting until after a design has been depending on supplier. elsewhere. difficult than ever. As devices become completed before testing for potential smaller and more complex, thermal thermal issues. Some 56 per cent also wait It seems like a lot when viewed in isolation. Remembering that 99 per cent of engineers performance rises in importance. Excess until after a physical prototype is produced. However, the value of simulation is in have had a product derailed by late stage heat leads to higher rates of failure. To While this is better than waiting until the enabling engineers to test their devices complications, up-front investment in overcome this, engineers are placing end of the process, it still wastes valuable much earlier in the design process, reducing thermal simulation pales in comparison. greater focus on thermal management. budget producing and testing prototypes the possibility of failures (and future costs which could have been rendered virtually at associated with those failures) further down Making the change While overheating is certainly an issue no additional expense. the line. When thinking about the costs of thermal for modern devices, its effects are not simulation, don’t just think in terms of always immediately visible. For this What’s the risk? Correcting late-stage failures typically immediate monetary costs, but rather reason, thermal simulation comes into play, Thermal management is critical for involves going back to the original design, about the overall return on investment for providing a more accurate view of where three things. Firstly, performance. Will identifying and addressing the causes, the project long-term. While it’s easy to heat flow isn’t being managed and future the product work correctly when used? building a new prototype and then testing dismiss thermal design as low priority, reliability issues could occur. Secondly, reliability. Will the product the revised design to ensure fixes were the truth is that considering thermal issues fail prematurely? Thirdly, safety. Is the successful. The failure’s severity will early in the design process is essential for Despite this importance, there is still device at risk of becoming too hot? Does determine how much rework it will entail. ensuring a product is right first time, while resistance to thermal simulation among it pose a risk of fire? Without good thermal On average you can assume around two minimising wasted money and effort that engineers. Industry-wide research by management, none of these factors can be weeks. come with design failures. 6SigmaET shows that, while a quarter of guaranteed. engineers simulate their designs before Average day rate for an electronics www.6sigmaet.info producing physical prototypes, 13 per cent It’s not just end-products that suffer. engineer varies from £500 to £1,000. So, don’t test the thermal performance at any Engineers themselves face challenges due for a two-week respin you are looking stage of the design process. This exposes to poor thermal management. In fact, 99 at approximately £5,000 to £10,000 of them to significant risk of failures further per cent of engineers said projects had been engineering time costs, assuming it is down the line. derailed by late-stage complications, with a relatively simple failure fixed by one one in five identifying thermal issues as a person. However, engineers are aware of this issue, common cause of these delays. with 33 per cent admitting they need to There are also costs associated with devote more time to thermal management This failure to take advantage of the producing a new prototype, plus the cost when producing their designs. available simulation tools is costing of repeating the environmental testing. engineers time/budget and making end Most prototypes won’t overheat operating When to simulate products less reliable and possibly less safe. at 20ºC on a test bench: performance For many engineers, it’s not just if they Given these potential costs, why are some needs to be tested at temperature extremes. choose to use thermal simulation, but thermal engineers still not making the most Environmental testing is crucial. Putting when. To limit design failures, and keep of thermal simulation. a prototype through its paces in a test costs low, it’s important that engineers chamber can cost upwards of £1,000 a day. simulate as early in the design process as Why the delay? possible. Nobody wants to devote months A big source of resistance to simulation is Even using conservative estimates, you to developing and launching a new product undoubtedly cost. Research shows one in are looking at one failure costing upwards only to discover it contains a serious four thermal engineers are dissatisfied with of £10,500 to correct. With a few extra thermal design flaw. their current simulation package’s costs. complications it could be upwards of It would be foolish to ignore the cost of £20,000. That’s not just a waste of money,

04 SEMINAR PRESENTED BY MICHAEL BARRETT Stay safe As Covid-19 challenges our industry it’s important we don’t lower our guard against digital viruses. Nexus Industrial Memory’s MD, Michael Barrett, explains how ‘going industrial’ can improve security in removable memory applications

Cybersecurity is a growing concern in Under attack interfaces like SPI or SD with an industrial all sectors and electronics is considered Another security risk around USB drives form factor. particularly at risk because it comprises in industry is programs that steal data. many SMEs, sole traders, freelancers and However, some hackers are not interested Where removable memory devices are used consultants that, unlike large organisations, in accessing your data. They don’t want for access control and user privileges (low are less likely to have robust cybersecurity you to either. Increasingly favoured by memory capacity) devices are available that measures in place. cyber-criminals, ransomware prevents users employ Microchip’s CryptoAuthentication from accessing their files by encrypting ICs (Fig 2). These SMEs and individuals are essential them. A key which decrypts the files is supply chain links. Whether trading supplied (though not guaranteed) on receipt In summary, the wide availability of USB commodities, such as materials and of payment through a mechanism like drives makes them attractive to hackers components, or offering support cryptocurrency. This affords the hacker a and an ideal vehicle for introducing services, all have essential roles to play. high degree of anonymity. malware into a company from within its They are also parts of the increasingly IT firewall. As a minimum, if operations ‘cloud-based machine’ that keeps the Ransomware can lie dormant for a specific rely on removable memory devices, move industry alive and well. time period or until certain conditions are away from the USB form factor. Industrial met. This means it might get backed up. applications warrant industrial devices. Even though all businesses have been Some viruses, like Locker are sleepers. severely disrupted by Covid-19 they must Also, in 2019, it was reported that the not become complacent where digital WannaCry ransomware worm that hit the viruses and the role they play in cyber- UK’s NHS and many businesses so hard in attacks are concerned. Digital threats have 2017 is still around on the internet. not gone away. Indeed, they are increasing, as is the sophistication of the attacks. An even more malicious virus is one that hunts a network for specific controller Risk Management software with the aim of shutting down The UK Government’s Cyber Security key hardware. For example, the Stuxnet Breaches Survey 2020 reported that 46 virus (though many now regard it as per cent of UK businesses had been hit by weaponised malware) was designed to a cyberattack in the past year, noting the spread through PCs running Windows and survey was conducted in late 2019 and hunt for Siemens Step 7 software, which almost half of those lost data or money runs on programmable logic controllers as a result. (PLCs). The malware provides instructions to the PLCs that cause damage to hardware On the plus side, the survey also identifies and it is believed that power stations ‘a growing resilience to cyber-attacks, were a target, with many of Iran’s nuclear based on the changes that businesses have centrifuges damaged in 2010. made over the last five years’. Increased awareness partly fuelled that trend with a Industrial for a reason prime example the National Cyber Security As mentioned, for those worried about loss Industrial memory devices are more Centre’s 10 Steps to Cyber Security. At or theft of a USB drive containing sensitive secure than consumer USB drives the heart of this is the recommendation data, encryption is an option. However, to because of their unique form factor that companies establish a risk counter the other threats already discussed management regime. it is worth considering moving away from the USB form factor. A USB port, whether The guide offers advice around network on an office PC or industrial controller, is security, AVS on computing platforms and a data interface. Subject to the levels of increased vigilance. One of the 10 steps security (physical and software) on the is to control removable media, the most platforms, a portable computing device and common form factor being USB drives/ USB cable might be enough to steal data or sticks and to secure against data loss. introduce malware. Again, the National Cyber Security Centre offers advice in its Secure Sanitisation of Industrial removable memory devices are Storage Media. It defines sanitisation as available that are still USB ‘inside’: they ‘the process of treating data held on storage contain Flash memory and communication media to reduce the likelihood of retrieval protocols are the same. However, the form and reconstruction to an acceptable level’. factor is different. For example, Datakey UFX memory tokens (Fig 1) employ the For removable media the sanitisation USB 2.0 high speed comms protocol and must be more than a standard ‘erase’ as have memory capacities ranging from four there are ways of recovering deleted data. to 64Gbyte. Re-formatting is one sanitisation option, but it may damage the device. That may If a UFX drive containing sensitive not be a problem, as the guide also talks of information were to be lost or stolen it destruction as a sure-fire means is extremely unlikely the finder would of sanitation. have a receptacle to interface with the Launched in early 2020, Datakey CryptoAuthentication device. Also, equipment fitted with UFX tokens. Microchip IC inside features: a unique and non- The guide also acknowledges the receptacles will only interface with UFX changeable 72bit serial number (set by Microchip); 512bit one- importance of data encryption. Standard drives. Unlike consumer USB drives, time programmable (OTP) zone; random number generator; USB drives can be encrypted using tools UFX has a fixed USB vendor address and SHA-256 hash algorithm for data encryption. Devices can like BitLocker, which is included within and Product ID that can be used for also be programmed with a limited life (fixed number of reads Windows 10, for example. authentication. Another option is to move or read/writes) so data sanitisation is automatic from the USB comms protocol to serial

05 SEMINAR Collaborative robots offer big value in a small size Collaborative robots are fast becoming the benchmark in industrial automation for their ability to offer higher productivity while working safely alongside human workers

Collaborative robots, or cobots, are continue working at high speeds even in YuMi to automate the testing of Diebold their conventional counterparts. Features compact and lightweight, making them close proximity with a human operator. Nixdorf’s ATMs. The robot tests common such as lead-through programming and ideal for factories of the future. Machines Technology like ABB’s SafeMove2 robotic ATM operations such as inserting cards, user-friendly touch screen interface like ABB’s YuMi are more than just safety solution can make ABB’s other punching in PIN codes and withdrawing allow operators with no programming robots able to carry out high-quality work industrial robots also work collaboratively. and inserting money, just like a human. experience to quickly program the robot. with maximum consistency. Cobots offer Replacing physical barriers like fences During the day, developers create new ATM Offline simulation tools such as ABB’s benefits that add value at every step of the with virtual barriers such as laser scanners, software features that are then tested by the RobotStudio allow operators to program production process. SafeMove2 automatically stops a moving robot overnight. Feedback is checked the the robot and simulate an application on robot before it can collide with a worker. following day, enabling testers to perform a PC without shutting down production. One example is their ability to work more meaningful tasks. This helps reduce the time taken to get safely alongside humans without the Big potential in a small size the robot running, ideal for organisations need for guarding, greatly reducing their The global market for collaborative robots Hit the ground running that have short product cycles. Moreover, overall footprint. This makes them ideal is estimated to be worth $12.30 billion by The plug-and-play qualities of modern digital twin technology can be used to for applications ranging from simple 2025, with a compound annual growth cobots mean they can be installed more develop a complete and operational small-parts assembly to more complex rate of more than 50 percent, according to quickly, minimising interference with virtual representation of a robot on which packaging and palletising tasks where the research firm Markets and Markets. production processes. Their small footprint diagnostics, prediction and simulation can robot can maximise productivity without and portability make cobots suitable not be run to optimise the machine even before compromising safety. But where is that potential stemming only for automating existing production it is set up. from? One key driver for growth is the lines, but also more diverse applications. Another avenue for cobots to maximise development of collaborative robots for Innovating for the future, today flexibility and efficiency is synchronised workplaces outside large manufacturing Such mobility makes the YuMi a perfect The future of collaborative robotics will be collaboration, where operator and robot environments. While robotic automation testing ground for developing automation in developing enhanced software features work together in a planned but more technology has evolved to meet the capabilities in the medical field. At the such as cloud connectivity, artificial intermittent manner. Tasks including growing demands for high volume Texas Medical Center in Houston, a intelligence and machine learning that final trim and assembly in automotive industrial production, it has also led to the prototype mobile YuMi robot is being increase their functionalities and make manufacturing, where human interaction creation of smaller collaborative robots trialled as a way of assisting medical them even safer, intuitive and easier to use. is needed alongside the robot’s speed and such as YuMi, which are designed to fit and laboratory staff with laboratory and precision, are ideal for a collaborative easily into existing production lines to logistics tasks in hospitals. The robot will ABB is constantly developing new ways setup. increase productivity while working safely be able to autonomously sense and navigate to make collaborative robots safe and alongside people. its way around its human co-workers, while effective. Software features like ABB’s Collaborative robots also offer learning to find different routes between QuickMove and TrueMove guarantee manufacturers the flexibility to manage the The inherent qualities of collaborative locations. It has the potential to undertake superior motion control, thereby shift to low-volume/high-mix production. robots such as the ability to mount them on a wide range of repetitive and time- increasing shop floor productivity. In Collaborative robots add agility to change tables, walls and roofs, and their easy-to- consuming activities, including preparation short, collaborative robots represent an between products and introduce new install and program features make them of medicines, loading and unloading unprecedented opportunity to transform products faster. People on the production ideal automation solutions for smaller centrifuges, pipetting and handling liquids industrial automation and improve work line contribute their problem-solving manufacturers. With their smaller size and and picking up and sorting test tubes. dynamics. capabilities, insights and adaptability reduced need for peripheral equipment, to change, while robots bring tireless collaborative robots are also much less Technological advances have made new.abb.com precision and endurance for repetitive costly to install, typically reducing the collaborative robots far more intuitive than tasks. investment needed for a robotic work cell to under $50,000. Originally launched in 2015, ABB’s YuMi robot is carving its own niche due to agile Filling the talent gap movement on seven axes and industry- Many manufacturers are experiencing leading features making it the world’s safest difficulties finding experienced workers. collaborative robot. In addition to meeting Many young people who have grown up the ISO regulations for collaborative robot in the digital world see manufacturing safety, YuMi has enhanced safety features as involving dirty, dull, dangerous and on three levels: repetitive tasks such as assembling parts, tending to machines or packaging • Mechanical measures. With the dual-arm finished goods. Also, with shorter product robot weighing 38kg and the single-arm life-cycles, small manufacturers which variant 9.5kg, YuMi’s lightweight design operate in high labour cost countries and reduces the power it can exert on collision. are closer to their end customers cannot The robot’s rounded geometry increases simply outsource to low-cost countries like the contact area of the YuMi and inversely large corporations do. In these conditions, lessens impact. collaborative robots not only reduce the need for manual labour, but can work • Inspired by humans. Complete with an tirelessly and with higher quality, allowing ‘elbow’, the arms of the seven and 14-axes their human co-workers to perform more YuMi robots have been inspired by humans stimulating work that can lead to higher job in size and shape. This friendly design satisfaction. makes humans feel safe and comfortable around the robot, increasing the readiness By automating monotonous and physically to work closely with them. demanding jobs, manufacturers can also improve employee safety. Anodica is an The fully integrated arms have no external Italian family-run business that makes high- wiring or hardware and have soft-padding end metal handles, knobs and trimmings for added safety. Moreover, YuMi’s back- for appliance and automotive industries. It drivable brakes allow a human operator to uses a dual-arm YuMi alongside a human push the robot’s arms away in the case of operator to assemble its products. The contact. robot cell was designed around the operator so that all activities are ergonomically • Control system measures. Force sensing managed. By doing this, the company helps technology built throughout the YuMi’s arm employees avoid short- and long-term and gripper, advanced friction modelling injuries related to factory work. and collision detection technology limit the robot’s power and force capabilities Another example is payments software to levels that make contact situations safe provider Abrantix. The Zurich-based for humans. This also allows the robot to company commissioned a dual-arm

06 SEMINAR PRESENTED BY KEN GREENWOOD Obsolescence: not the end of the world Electronic Component life-cycles—the time between market introduction and formal end-of-life—are shortening. A large part of the world’s semiconductor demand is driven by consumer electronics, and this market typically has shorter and shorter product lives. Component obsolescence is affecting more companies, more regularly than ever before. European manufacturers in the automotive, industrial, medical, transport, aerospace and military markets have product lives which now far exceed those of the components which go to make them

When long-term product availability is be compromised or at least subject to re- affect their products. Increased system manufacturers test processes. Full tri-temp vital, companies need to ensure a reliable licensing/royalties. integration, and the use of embedded testing can rarely be offered, and the risk source of components is in place, even processing mean that sub-tier suppliers of commercial grade components being re- after the component is made obsolete. This Understand the total cost of control these BoMs. A poorly managed marked as industrial, automotive or military means companies need to plan and manage obsolescence component obsolescence in either of these parts has never been more real. obsolescence strategically. Failing to do so Does the company understand and areas can still trigger a forced re-design could lead to: model the cost and risks associated with for the owner of the overall system. Will Unauthorised component risks obsolescence? Component obsolescence your sub-tier suppliers share their BoMs? include: •Line-stops is not just a purchasing problem to be Do your sub-tier suppliers have adequate • Poor handling. Resulting in ESD addressed as an after-thought. Does the obsolescence management processes in damage and the destruction of the •Unnecessarily large financial commitments project plan need to include anticipated place? device. Externally there will be no tied up in last-time-buy stocks product re-designs during its life? How indication that a failure has occurred will the capital locked down in long-term While many CEMs offer pro-active •Long-term storage costs component storage be accounted for? How component life-cycle management, some • Poor storage. Excessive heat, cold will component obsolescence impact on are completely re-active. PDN notifications or moisture during any part of its •Forced product re-designs after-sales service commitments? are typically only aimed at the direct storage life. Leading to: external lead purchasers of the component in the last two corrosion and failed solderability; •Premature product end-of-life (EOL) and Plan for obsolescence and resource to years. Intermittent or irregular production, or moisture ingress into the plastic reduced service lives management it or low level after-sales service support, devices and a catastrophic failure If your equipment has a long qualification, may not trigger the PDN notification. Does when subject to reflow temperatures. Here are the top tips to minimise the production or in-service life you will face your CEM have an adequate obsolescence cost of obsolescence. component obsolescence. Customers who management process? • Fake documentation. are surprised by component obsolescence Obsolescence management starts at and treat its resolution as an inconvenience Last-time-buy: What to forecast? • Recovered, re-marked or re-packaged the design phase to be overcome as cheaply as possible, Forecasting is not an exact science. It is components claiming to be something Poor component selection in development will ultimately pay a heavy price in terms almost guaranteed that your forecast will else. can lead to premature product re-design of disruption, cost and risk. The best- be wrong. If production forecasting is and re-qualification. We have all heard in-class devote skilled multi-disciplined difficult, after-sales needs are a nightmare. There are also documented quality of stories of products being launched resources to the task of obsolescence Underestimate your needs and you risk problems related to foreign chemicals. with obsolete components inside. This is management. Preventative planning by prematurely killing a product and losing Cleaning chemicals used to recover, wash particularly relevant for customers with purchasing, component engineering, sales. Overestimate your needs and you will and re-mark used components, slowly long development and qualification cycles. design and programme management can tie-up unnecessary capital in stock, whilst migrate into the products, shorting and A new car, aircraft or industrial controller reduce or eliminate the cost and risk. The paying excessive storage costs. Should you corroding bond wires and pads alike. will typically spend up to five years in devil is in the detail and analysis must be plan a re-design in the future to limit your Superficial testing will not guarantee to design and qualification. Add to this: five line-by-line. Unexpected obsolescence of LTB? The design and re-qualification costs, find these faults. Recovered components to seven years of production; and seven to a 1 cent transistor can stop a programme plus the opportunity costs of using precious may pass these tests and survive for a 10 years of after-sales support and it is not as easily as the obsolescence of the main engineering resources looking backwards period in-service. However, the ultimate uncommon to need a total of 20 years of microcontroller. rather than forwards, need to be factored in. failures will destroy MTBR figures, and component supply. result in reduced reliability and damaged Pro-active monitoring of Whilst there are few options except to reputations. Choosing the right component technology component life-cycles place a traditional LTB order, a supplier and supplier can have a dramatic impact Regular component monitoring allows a with an established EOL transition path Original component manufacturers do not on long-term availability. Lowest cost may user to anticipate problems before they offers at least the hope of risk-free ongoing provide guarantees for products purchased not be best choice for long-term supply. occur. There are some excellent tools authorised stock and production. If demand through unauthorised channels. Many The first question to ask your supplier such as IHS Parts Intelligence and BOM rises, re-designs are delayed, or in-service explicitly prohibit the sale of components is ‘what are their commitments to long- Intelligence which track a component’s commitments extended, then these to unauthorised sources. Sources like term availability’. It is always difficult to life-cycle, lead-time and specification aftermarket partners will be able to support. Rochester Electronics receive their stock obtain absolute guarantees of availability changes during its life. Such tools provide They provide an extra layer of security to exclusively from manufacturers. over the long-term. There are unforeseen a life-cycle prediction, and alerts can be the forecasting process. natural disasters, market instability and triggered when product discontinuation Components never leave the authorised company acquisitions: all of which cannot notices (PDNs) are issued. Purchase from authorised sources bubble so Rochester can offer the original be predicted years in advance. But can your There is a common misconception that once warranties and guarantees. Increasingly, supplier demonstrate a controlled transition Be aware of product the original manufacturer stops making Rochester can offer ongoing build from process through the EOL and into long- discontinuation notices a component, unauthorised/grey market known-good-die and test product according term authorised supply or even long-term Many component management databases sources are the only option. Nothing could to original test procedures. Rochester production? can provide PDN notification services. be further from the truth. The zero-risk produced parts are current date code with This can be generic, where you are shown option of an authorised after-market no solderability risk and marked with Other important questions to ask your everything, or specific where you load supplier like Rochester Electronics, should the original manufacturer’s part number, supplier. Are the heart-beat components BoM structures into the database, and it always be the number one choice. 100 per cent compliant with the original of your design, the software packed matches and highlights PDNs which affects specification. In some cases, Rochester microcontrollers, FPGAs or ASICs the products. Each manufacturer has its The risk of counterfeit and simple poor- continues to build components first made comprehensively documented? Can the own unique PDN format so it can be time quality product from unauthorised sources EOL by the OCM 25 years ago. true design files (VHDL, Spice models, consuming to assess and log all the part represents a significant risk to production test-vectors) be retained and archived at numbers affected. There are attempts to yield and mean-time-between failure rates Rochester is the trusted authorised the design phase to offer a chance of re- standardise formats with initiatives like (MTBR) in the field. Inferior or substandard partner for most of the world’s leading build if the unexpected happens? Do they SmartPDN but this will take time. ‘testing’ by unauthorised third parties gives semiconductor industry. All product from contain proprietary intellectual property? a veneer of confidence that ‘goodness’ can Rochester is 100 per cent authorised. If so, the ability to port such designs when/ It seems bizarre but it is increasingly be tested. In truth, the testing is visual or if the components are made obsolete, will difficult for customers to know which PDNs x-ray or a poor partial copy of the original www.rocelec.com

07 SEMINAR Safe haven in dangerous waters In these challenging times, the dangers of counterfeits entering the supply chain are dramatically increased. Astute guides readers to safety

Counterfeit material exists across all preserve the departments’ functions. They commodities but is a profound risk are doing an amazing job at this critical to life-critical applications such as time. those found in medical, aerospace and defence industries. Consequences can Counterfeit avoidance expertise vary from minor to life threatening. Astute is a highly accredited, quality-driven For example, what if an IC fails to switch procurement expert, with a list of clients in an automatic defibrillator? including the world’s leading defence suppliers. Its mission is to shield customers Counterfeit and fraudulent parts become against inferior quality products and more prevalent in a volatile market. services. As such, Astute’s operations are Economic and political turmoil or natural run in accordance with quality processes disasters such as the current COVID-19 including AS6081 that mitigates the risks challenge, impact the supply via shortages of purchasing and supplying fraudulent/ and allocation. This fosters opportunity counterfeit electronic parts. for counterfeiters when stock cannot be obtained from usual, trusted sources. Astute was the first European distributor to attain AS6081 and proudly the only Counterfeit avoidance program distributor with AS6081 accreditations Astute’s operations are run in accordance across either side of the Atlantic. with quality processes certified to AS6081 that mitigates the risks of purchasing and The bespoke Astute Counterfeit Avoidance supplying fraudulent/counterfeit electronic Programme (ACAP) is market-leading in parts. its process and offers a secure, warranted route for these occasions. For parts For parts obtained through non-traceable obtained through non-traceable routes, routes, Astute subjects products to rigorous Astute will subject products to rigorous destructive and non-destructive testing destructive and non-destructive testing through its counterfeit avoidance program, through their ACAP scheme, encompassing market leading in its process that goes the AS6081 anti-counterfeit standards. above and beyond the aerospace and defence quality standards it is based on. www.astute.global

The component inspection and laboratory team are still in action, at 75 per cent, on a split shift basis to ensure their safety and

08 SEMINAR PRESENTED BY DEBBIE ROWLAND Avoiding counterfeit components with quality-led distribution Charcroft’s Debbie Rowland explains making quality central to every part of the distribution process avoids the risk of counterfeit components entering the supply chain

The risk of receiving counterfeit Representatives (DSQR) and attend also include the date code and lot code if components is a constant challenge in customer-specific training to ensure they these are provided by the manufacturer and the electronics industry and procurement are approved by the customer to perform required by the customer. professionals now have higher levels of this role. Prioritising quality in every concern. Over the recent period of extended Charcroft team provides a solid foundation To maintain Qualified Supplier status and lead-times and allocation, buyers had on which to develop further protocols. an efficient Design Verification Plan and to look to different channels to secure Report (DVPR) process, each element of delivery. Lack of component availability Added certification to franchised the distribution process is under continual led companies to consider sourcing components assessment. Training is renewed each year components from the grey market. The grey Certification to AS9120 delivers a for quality personnel and accreditations are market grew and increased the threat of widely adopted and standardised quality renewed and reassessed regularly. In-house receiving counterfeit components. management system for the aerospace auditing also helps ensure the infallibility industry. This qualification, in addition of the systems. Continual reviews enable Vigilance is critically important and to JOSCAR certification, are integral utmost integrity to be maintained and assessing the supply chain and processes to Charcroft’s ability to supply to the prevent counterfeit components from used by suppliers plays a vital role in aerospace industry. These accreditations entering the supply chain. This quality-led eliminating counterfeit components. The reinforce an ongoing commitment to approach to counterfeit avoidance enables potential consequences of receiving and quality and to supplying components OEM and CEM customers to have full using counterfeit parts are significant which are used in critical applications. confidence in every part that for OEMs and CEMs. In some sectors, is supplied. such as aerospace, defence and space, The most common way to minimise the risk failure is not an option. Counterfeit parts of counterfeit components is for customers www.charcroft.com which are not fit-for-purpose could be to source devices from franchised commercially damaging and a major safety manufacturers. On very few occasions, it risk. Sourcing components from approved, may be necessary for Charcroft to fulfil a franchised distribution channels provides customer’s vital requirement by purchasing the confidence that components are valid, parts outside of a franchise agreement, but accurate and fit-for-purpose. not from the grey market. The protocol for these situations ensures parts are flagged Planning for counterfeit avoidance up and the purchase is authorised by a Every distributor supplying commercial, director. The parts are stored separately in industrial or high-end sectors should have a designated area and kept separate from a plan which protects against supplying franchised stock. All parts, whether from counterfeit components. The plan must franchised manufacturers, or acquired address the balance between accuracy, with special authorisation, are subjected to vigilance and commercial viability. The rigorous, multiple testing prior to shipment plan must cover every eventuality and to the customer. Tests include checking worst-case scenario to ensure counterfeit the component’s body and markings, plus components are not inadvertently checking accompanying documentation. All introduced into the supply chain. returned franchised parts are subjected to rigorous checks before being released back As an approved supplier to major OEMs into stock. This ensures security at every and CEMs in the industrial, defence and stage of the distribution cycle. high-end sectors for 40-years, counterfeit elimination has been central to Charcroft’s DSQRs and document archive business model. The model is based on a The introduction of the DSQR programme strong reliance on quality-driven processes enables one member of staff to act as a including defining and adhering to rigorous named and approved representative to quality policies and procedures which work on behalf of a customer. The DSQR govern every transaction, every day. personally checks each shipment before Actively encouraging this culture of quality it leaves Charcroft’s warehouse. These resonates throughout the company. It is checks are intensive and senior managers not limited to the quality department but may also check the parts in addition to applies to every team. Each employee must checking the supporting documentation and take ownership of quality to create a viable accreditations. Supporting a customer with management system which is embedded in a named DSQR is an integral part of the each distribution process. quality process which enables the customer to have absolute confidence in the validity To minimise the risk from counterfeit of the components that are supplied. components, a series of defined tasks maintains the absolute reliability of For many critical applications, the need the sourcing process. One of the most for full traceability means each part must important tasks is to ensure staff are fully be accompanied by correct and accurate trained and aware of the potential impact of documentation. By storing supporting counterfeit components. documents indefinitely, Charcroft’s archive gives customers the ability to All staff receive compulsory training and have full traceability of each part after awareness of counterfeit components is the components have been supplied. The covered in the key commercial training process also ensures that a Certificate programme. Additional intensive training, of Conformance is printed on every specific to identifying and avoiding despatch note. This includes the name and counterfeit components, is given to address of Charcroft and the customer, the each member of the quality department. manufacturer’s name, part number and Members of the quality team are approved quantity and the customer’s internal part to act as Designated Supplier Quality number. The archived information can

09 New e-tool makes purchasing easier than ever Mouser Electronics’ new pricing and availability assistant helps purchasers access detailed up to date information on millions of electronic components for a simpler quotation experience

Check prices and availability on millions The Price and Availability Assistant is the of semiconductors and electronic latest addition to a full suite of productivity components with ease using Mouser’s new tools from Mouser, including the FORTE Price and Availability Assistant. Simply intelligent bill of materials tool, ECAD drag and drop, type in, or copy and paste, design resource solution and inventory a parts list with desired quantities for rapid management tool. pricing and availability results. A video about the new Price and Using the tool, purchasers can drag-and- Availability Assistant tool can be viewed drop spreadsheet files or copy and paste on the Mouser Electronics website. order data, adding up to 200 part numbers, with up to three different quantities www.mouser.co.uk per part number. The tool returns exact part matches for each line and offers replacement options for non-orderable Order processing part numbers. SEARCH, CHECK STOCK, TRACK, PURCHASE Mouser’s president and chief executive officer, Glenn Smith, said: “At Mouser, made easy we are continually improving the tools we offer to help buyers and engineers manage Simplify your purchasing with our custom productivity tools their product specifications and purchasing. mouser.co.uk/servicesandtools We are excited to add the Price and Availability Assistant to our collection of productivity tools, which help make buying as fast and hassle-free as possible. This is Genuine traceable Simple Buying Ready-to-ship components Solutions inventory another way that our teams are working diligently to provide best-in-class service to our customers around the world.”

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Delivering 100% Semiconductor Solutions at your Fingertips. authorised solutions Rochester Electronics helps reduce the risk of purchasing counterfeit semiconductors by providing a continuous source of authorised product

Semiconductors are the core of electronic As an original manufacturer stocking systems in high reliability markets such distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion

as industrial, transportation, military, devices in stock encompassing 200,000- Reserved. Rights All LLC. Electronics, © 2020 Rochester medical, energy, civil aviation, automotive, part numbers, providing an extensive range DI ED STRIB URING RIZ U CT SE and telecommunications. Counterfeit and of end-of-life semiconductors and the O TI FA R H O U V T N N IC U A E substandard products therefore introduce broadest range of active semiconductors. A S M major risk to the health, safety, and security ANUF D M ACT of people around the world. This licensed semiconductor manufacturer SE U N R E IN has manufactured over 20,000 device IC G L As a founder of the Semiconductor types. With over 12 billion die in Industry Association’s Anti-Counterfeiting stock, Rochester has the capability to Task Force, Rochester promotes best manufacture over 70,000 device types. procurement practices combating counterfeit and substandard products. A full range of manufacturing services These include buying only from authorised are available including design, assembly, AD distributors or licensed manufacturers; plating, electrical and reliability testing, purchasing from a provider that carries and analytical services. The company a full warranty for performance, quality, provides single solutions through to and reliability; and ensuring the provider full turnkey manufacturing, enabling complies with quality certifications as faster time-to-market and providing a YOUR TRUSTED SOURCE FOR 100% AUTHORISED DEVICES appropriate to the sale of the final product. continuous source of supply over the entire Whether you are facing obsolescence or concerned about counterfeit products, semiconductor product lifecycle. we have the right solution for you. Solving EOL challenges Rochester Electronics is the world’s largest continuous source of semiconductors– Rochester Electronics adheres to these www.rocelec.com 100% Authorised by over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers, including Texas Instruments, guidelines and is the world’s largest NXP Semiconductors, Infineon Technologies, ON Semiconductor, Analog Devices and many more. continuous source of semiconductors. It is 100 per cent authorised by over 70 Contact Us Today. semiconductor manufacturers. Rochester manufactures and distributes end-of-life and active products for the industrial, transportation, military, medical, energy, civil aviation, automotive, and telecommunication markets. It services distributors, original equipment Unit 2 Fenice Court, Eaton Socon, St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 8EW United Kingdom manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and · · original component manufacturers. +44.1480.408400 / [email protected] / www.rocelec.com

10 Specialist UK distribution addresses high-end demand Leading the way Complex, harsh environment and high-end applications are no through turbulent times problem for specialist UK distributor, Charcroft Independent, UK-based distributor, In-house expertise Charcroft, has over 40 years’ experience A team of in-house engineers and as an approved supplier to defence and field product specialists supports the aerospace OEMs and CEMs, working manufacturing division to produce custom Rely on Charcroft to guide you through uncertainty as a franchised supplier of specialist passive assemblies, flying leads, printing components for high-end and harsh and labelling, as well as providing design Special Bespoke applications. A single location in Powys, support, low production volumes and manufacturing stock profi ling Alternatives facility for to customer sourcing Wales, houses the company’s sales prototype builds. custom demand projects and manufacturing teams as well as UK-held inventory. The manufacturing division is approved as a centre of excellence by Vishay Precision Fully Over 98% Obsolescence UK-based Charcroft is certified to JOSCAR and Group and is CECC approved. This on time management stock delivery and staff AS 9120 with a line-card that combines facility produces ultra-precision and audio components from global and niche resistors as well as silver mica capacitors manufacturers. Robust and quality-led and replacements for obsolete multilayer Product Sales team processes provide high levels of support ceramic capacitors. Technically Specialists with over trained and Sales 115 years of for demanding and critical applications. Sales team team working experience together These processes include an archive of the www.charcroft.com documentation which is sent with each shipment to provide customers with long- term traceability of components.

Where required, alternatives can be Charcroft: Challenge Accepted identified, to provide replacements for obsolete or hard-to-find passives, as Web: www.charcroft.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 01591 610408 well as for sensors, power, and Passives, Power, Sensors, Emech and more e-mechanical components.

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Is quality your number one PCB Because failure is not an option. priority? PCB fabrication specialist, the NCAB Group, aims to deliver on what customers value most: on-time PCB delivery with zero defects

We produce our customers’ most important improving our performance, with the help component: the printed circuit board. Our of clear goals. target customer is one for whom the PCB is a strategic product throughout the entire We believe that business is done between product life cycle. Our ongoing goal is to humans, not companies or divisions. help clients achieve the best possible time It is therefore important to have strong to market and competitive advantage by relationships with all the individuals In your daily life you are dependent on a producing PCBs in a sustainable way at the we work with, including customers, lot of products. The car you drive, the airplane you fly in or the ECG equipment lowest total cost through our competence, colleagues or those at partner factories. measuring your heart. You expect them to work – because they have to. delivery accuracy and product quality. Working in this way is crucial to achieve All electronic products have a PCB high quality and sustainable production. inside. At first sight they may all look the same. But it could be a world of difference With offices in 14 countries all over the This transparent approach builds honesty, between a normal and a High Reliability world, we offer competitive terms, quality loyalty and trust. PCB. It all comes down to details, and thoroughness. and delivery assurance. Working with a It starts with the design, the right single point of contact, you have access Finally, we know that the PCB is a critical specification and choosing the right production partner. It also includes to all types of PCBs, with support for all key component for our customers. We logistics, delivery precision and making technical requirements from prototype know that anything can happen in that the whole process as sustainable as possible. through to volume. complex production process. We therefore High Reliability PCBs. take a responsible and sustainable Because failure is not an option. Building long-term relationships approach in everything we do—socially, We understand that delivery on time with environmentally and ethically. That’s why zero defects is what our customers value when a problem occurs, we try as hard as most. Our approach includes long-term we can to understand the problem and find thinking and shows how cost, quality and a solution. ncabgroup.com environmental issues go hand in hand. We are also continuously working on www.ncabgroup.com

11 Embedded IoT With Over 250 Million Units in Stock, We’ve Got You Covered solutions support Delivering You the World’s Largest Inventory of Microchip Products rapid prototyping

Microchip has launched a range of cloud-agnostic embedded development solutions for IoT projects, designed to increase security and reduce development times

Due to the fragmented nature of the IoT system on module, the ATSAMA5D27- marketplace, increasing project complexity WLSOM1 integrates the SAMA5D2 MPU, and costs, today’s developers face more WILC3000 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo difficult decisions than ever before. Now module, powered by the MCP16502 power Microchip has launched a range of cloud- management IC. agnostic, turnkey, full-stack embedded development solutions designed to SAM-IoT WG: Connects the Google cloud help deliver smart, connected and IoT core with Microchip’s popular 32-bit secure systems. SAM-D21 Arm Cortex M0+ range of microcontrollers. With its latest additions, Microchip is enabling developers to connect to Azure IoT SAM MCU based IoT any major core and cloud using Wi- development platform: Integrates the Fi, Bluetooth or narrow band 5G Azure IoT device software development kit technologies—all while maintaining strong and Azure IoT services with Microchip’s security through its Trust Platform for the MPLAB X development ecosystem. CryptoAuthentication family. The portfolio of IoT solutions now includes PIC-BLE and AVR-BLE boards: Two new six new options: PIC and AVR MCU boards for sensor node devices that connect to mobile devices and PIC-IoT WA and AVR-IoT WA boards: the cloud via gateways featuring Bluetooth Two new MCU development boards Low Energy. with a companion rapid prototyping tool developed in collaboration with Amazon LTE-M/NB-IoT development kit: Features www.microchip.com/buy Web Services, helping natively connect Monarch chip-based modules by Sequans IoT sensor nodes to the AWS IoT Core enabling coverage of IoT nodes and service via Wi-Fi. leveraging the latest low power, 5G The Microchip name and logo and the Microchip logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their registered cellular technology. owners. © 2020 Microchip Technology Inc. All rights reserved. DS00002552A. MEC2310A-ENG-01-20 Gateway solutions running AWS IoT Greengrass: Based on the latest wireless www.microchip.com

Feel the pull of rugged HIGH QUALITY CONNECTORS AND CABLES connector expertise Manufacturer of the original push-pull connector, Lemo uses its custom connection and cable knowledge to supply a variety of connectors for challenging environments

An acknowledged leader in the design continuously improving system guarantees and manufacture of precision custom a level of service and quality that meets connection and cable solutions, Lemo’s the highest customer requirements. Lemo high quality push-pull connectors are found products are designed and manufactured in a variety of challenging application according to rigorous, controlled processes. environments including medical, industrial Inspection and traceability of products are control, test and measurement, audio- systematically ensured in compliance with video/broadcast and telecommunications. our standards. Not only limited to push-pull technology, Lemo also manufactures screw and Lemo is ISO 9001 certified for design, ratchet type connectors for high vibration manufacture, and distribution of self- applications such as aviation and latching push-pull electrical and fibre AD motorsports. optic connectors, systems, and cable assembly. The company is also certified to For seven decades, Lemo has been ISO 13485, which specifies requirements designing precision connectors and now for a quality management system where LEMO, the Choice for offers more than 75,000 combinations the organisation needs to demonstrate its Innovative, Cutting-edge of product that continue to grow through ability to provide medical devices and custom specific designs. Lemo and related services that consistently meet Interconnect Solutions: its affiliated sister companies, Redel, customer and regulatory requirements • Industrial Northwire and Coelver currently serve applicable to medical devices and related more than 100,000 customers in over 80 services. • Medical countries around the world. • T&M www.lemo.com Committed to innovation • Robotics The Lemo Group is a partner that • Autonomous Vehicles anticipates and responds to its customers’ needs by supplying superior professional connection solutions, which exceed the users’ highest expectations. ® ® All Lemo sales subsidiaries and production The Original Push-Pull Connector plants are integrated in a unique global quality management system. This

12 Taking a different FROM CONCEPT approach from TO CONSUMPTION concept to completion Representing many leading electronic component manufacturers, PROJECT Ismosys offers a range of services including technical support, design DISCOVERY expertise and verification capabilities FOCUSED Independent sales, marketing and to serve the needs of an increasingly FULFILMENT PCB operations organisation, Ismosys has seven demanding customer base and industry regional offices covering Europe as well as sector—that of the global electronics facilities in both India and North America. industry. The company is part of the Spectrum GLOBAL DESIGN & Electronics Group, founded in 1994. Our services include multi-continent sales EMS VERIFICATION and marketing solutions, demand creation Representing many of the world’s leading and focused technical and commercial semiconductor and electronic component support, as well as sales channel manufacturers, Ismosys provides a development. We also offer full turnkey ENCLOSURES COMPONENT differentiated array of sales, marketing and design, test and verification services and & HMI DEMAND CREATION operations services to its customers and reference design expertise. partners utilising a ubiquitous technology and product portfolio. Our aim is to provide a model that INTERCONNECT supports our customers from ‘concept Design-in expertise to completion’. We support advances in component and technology design through strong ismosys.com relationships with manufacturers and DELIVERING TRUE ADDED VALUE independent design houses, of which over twenty are contracted to Ismosys in Europe alone.

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Built-In Security Embedded & IoT Solutions Securing Networking Systems the cloud With more and more devices connecting to the internet, cyber security is a must. Addressing this issue head on, Solid State Supplies offers various embedded products with security built in

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13 A quality choice Able to offer a variety of products, as well as complementary services such as rapid prototyping and contract manufacturing, Gelec stands ready to support all kinds of supply chain requirements

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Focused support Support is available from Gelec’s head office in the prestigious Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London. To assist its increasing international customer base however, the company also has an office based in Shenzhen, China and a warehouse facility in Hong Kong.

Since 2008, Gelec has implemented a quality management system that is certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards. We develop and maintain our business processes

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14 One source, multiple solutions From electronic system design to repair and maintenance, Farnell’s multi-channel approach addresses all kinds of customer needs with a tailored service and access to the latest products

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Military to medical: an effective technology transfer When technology is engineered for the battlefield it is well prepared for the medical industry

The Fischer LP360 connector is an example The 360deg of mating freedom of the of technology transfer from military to LP360 offers benefits for portable devices medical. The breakthrough plug and use or applications requiring mobility of the technology of this connector has been used connector during use. Because the connector in defence applications as part of soldier rotates, cables are less prone to tangling as modernisation efforts to optimise cable they stay in-line to the application. management and facilitate the integration of connectivity solutions into electronic In both military and medical wearables, the ecosystems carried and/or worn by clothing or vest itself may serve as a hub. dismounted soldiers in the field. Required electronics are located inside the vest, reducing the cables outside the vest. Lightweight, easy-to-use, cleanable Connectors are strategically integrated into MEDICAL CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS connectors are important in the military the vest. These connectors serve as locations and the same characteristics are valued where one may connect the specific LIGHTWEIGHT, EASY TO HANDLE by medical professionals. Technology application via a mating connector or cable. OPTIMIZED CABLE MANAGEMENT can be transferred from portable soldier IP68 / IP69 SEALING, HERMETICITY communications to mobile medical The distributed power hub allows EMI / RFI SHIELDING FOR equipment or, in the case of wearables, from lights, cameras and other devices to be RELIABLE DATA TRANSMISSION integrated soldier vests to patient-worn interchanged throughout locations on the diagnostic or monitoring equipment. vest providing even great flexibility.

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17 Choose a supplier that’s up for a challenge From engineering custom manufactured ICs to sourcing replacements and product derivatives, Force Technologies can provide a long-term solution to all kinds of obsolescence issues

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Power supply manufacturer, Delta Electronics, offers switched mode power supplies from 100W to 1.2kW. We supply AC adapters and open-frame models for applications requiring high reliability and performance, plus an all-encompassing range for industrial and medical requirements.

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A new range of user-configurable solutions and industrial power supplies, design enables OEMs in the medical and engineers now have wider access to all our industrial markets to quickly customise solutions.” and tailor a power supply; an ability which is crucial to expediting today’s fast-paced Together, TT Electronics and Vox Power product launches and upgrades. are dedicated to offering global customers a distinct competitive advantage through The Vox Power product offering includes a commitment to cutting-edge design the VCCM600 series, which features and uncompromising quality. Contact TT 600W in a conduction cooled, fan-less Electronics for further information or to architecture. The NEVO+ high density place an order for the Vox Power products. modular range is also available in 600 and 1,200W. This provides configurable www.ttelectronics.com/vox power in the smallest, lightest packages on the market. Modular configurable power solutions are typically used in medical equipment, lasers, robotics, automation, and other pioneering applications.

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In the UK we have seen reduced Our next project looks at how we deal with greenhouse gases and a huge leap in air packaging. Increasingly customers are quality, up to 50 per cent in major cities. asking for non-branded boxes so they can

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AWS Electronics, based in Newcastle- products to optimise delivery of specialist under-Lyme, UK, provides full turn-key electronic manufacturing services and product supply including printed circuit solutions that are both flexible and cost board assembly, electro-mechanical effective. assembly, cable and harness assembly, alongside rapid prototyping and The company continues to work to a maintenance, repair and overhaul services. clear strategic plan to develop internal capabilities within both facilities in order A mirror-image facility, AWS-Slovakia, to operate as a full-service provider. Supply based in Námestovo, Slovakia, provides chain services are supported by procuring a cost-competitive volume manufacturing globally at the best value and AWS seeks option, in addition to featuring a dedicated to optimise operations by standardising hall for automotive projects. processes, procedures and equipment. The group also works constantly to In response to customer needs, AWS further its design capabilities and acquire Electronics Group has grown rapidly new technology with a clearly defined and now provides specialist, niche PCB technology roadmap. AWS Group is also assembly, complete product build and investing in business systems including electro-mechanical assemblies. The group materials requirements planning software brings together the high-level technical to achieve standardisation across both capabilities and leading-edge production manufacturing sites as well as adopting technologies that are normally associated lean principles and enhanced control and with multinationals, with an approach to reporting. customer service based on partnership and personal service. This strategy supports the ever-changing needs and demands of our customers and Flexible support the markets they serve. Customers enjoy the benefits of dedicated account support teams who seek to fully www.awselectronicsgroup.com understand customers’ business and

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A big issue in non-destructive inspection is contamination using optical measurement getting a clear visualisation of the area of and ultrasonic technology. interest with sufficient resolution to detect the smallest faults. For customers tasked with identifying counterfeit components in a supply chain, A straight two-dimensional image could Cupio offers both x-ray and electrical mask issues, whereas the correct, low comparison. angle image can see them easily. Equally, computed tomography isn’t always the www.cupioservices.co.uk answer as the part in question may be in the middle of a large board. In this circumstance a high-resolution, reduced angle CT could provide the required images. All these tools need to be available.

Expert counterfeit detection The Nordson Dage Quadra 7 system, with 100nm resolution, full CT and tomosynthesis capability, can image the smallest structures. Cupio’s engineers are experienced in the analysis of these images and, if needed, can reconstruct to provide three-dimensional models.

When investigating to die level for bond wires or voiding/delamination in components, the Nordson Yestech and Nordson Sonoscan systems can measure bond wire height and check for die

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sourcingfamily ECS 2021, an event worth waiting for From the free alike and that ECS 2021 is an event UK & IRELAND EUROPE NORTH AMERICA seminars to the worth waiting for. thousands of components and I would like to extend a huge thank services, ECS you for the understanding and support would have been a our exhibitors have shown us in the day of innovation postponement of the show. and conversation across the board for Lastly, I will take this opportunity to remind design engineers and purchasers. everybody to please follow the guidance from the Government and above all, I hope in the absence of the event, this stay safe. newspaper has been a useful platform to give you an insight into the exhibitors of the I look forward to seeing you again soon. Electronic Component Show and shown you some potential new suppliers and products Best regards, to investigate. UK & IRELAND Jack Pollard In what could be a challenging year, I have Event Organiser no doubts that the electronics industry will stand tall and prevail through these difficult times. When normality resumes, the industry will absolutely bounce back stronger than ever and with that, the drive, desire and necessity for exhibitions will too. This will result in some incredibly buoyant and busy shows for exhibitors and visitors

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