“ISMOsys and Astute have both achieved a truly integrated approach within the electronics industry, offering design-led distribution and representation services which bring the customer closer to the manufacturer’s full range of products and capabilities,” said Geoff Hill.

Aviation’s reliance on data to make critical flying decisions increases year on year. The latest aircraft designs now entering fleets are equipped with technologies that can deliver unprecedented collection and transmission of data. Though thousands of sensors and sophisticated digitised systems, the latest generation of aircraft collects enormous amounts of data.

UK manufacturers should make full use of any Brexit delays to mitigate supply risks. We talk to Mark Shanley of Astute Electronics who explains more: Brexit has built a full head of steam as the country enters more unchartered territory. In the last week there’s been complete chaos in Government, a harder line from the EU27, and more than a million taking to the streets of London. 

Astute Electronics has signed as an authorised distributor for Plessey Semiconductors Ltd across the UK and Ireland, Australia and China. The deal brings Plessey’s range of innovative GaN-on-Silicon LED lighting and sensing products into Astute’s hand-picked portfolio of elite manufacturers, all of whom have shown long-term commitment to the Hi-Rel sector.

The modular C146 HeavyMate connectors for signal and power transmission from Amphenol-Tuchel are available now from distributor Astute Electronics. The versatile HeavyMate range consists of hoods, housings, inserts and various contact types designed for external applications where EMC protection is important; where a high number of contacts may be required or a range of signals are being transmitted; and where there is a need for a safe, robust a...

Defence procurement specialist, Astute Electronics, is joining forces with a manufacturer of mobile energy products, Epsilor, to exhibit its powerful new battery solutions at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference in London's Twickenham Stadium (January 22-25).  

  Mark Shanley, Global Business Manager at distributor Astute Electronics will present a seminar on detecting counterfeit electronics at DSEI 2017. He will discuss Counterfeit Electronics Mitigation and Detection for Defence Primes at 14.30 on Wednesday 13 September, in the DSEI Global Theatre.

The Eclipse hybrid power connector from Positronic is now available at Astute Electronics.The connector has an entry-level alternative that uses the same low-resistance copper alloy and specially machined elements as other power connectors in the Positronic range, but incorporating a unique formed-and-stamped signal contact cluster.

The Amphenol LTW's X-Lok series, waterproof (IPX8) circular connectors which integrate a push-lock mechanism together with audible and tactile feedback are available at Astute Electronics. The connectors deliver an excellent blind mating solution for a quick and easy operation. Devices are rated at 5, 10 and 20A, and 300 VAC/VDC for 1000 cycles.

Novastack board-to-board and board-to-FPC connectors fromI-PEX are in stock at Astute Electronics. I-PEX is a Dai-ichi Seiko company that designs and manufactures small form factor precision connectors for high speed and high frequency applications. The Novastack 35-HDP is a fully shielded, board-to-FPC connector with a mated height of 0.75mm on a 0.35mm pitch which includes four 2.2A power contacts.

A compact, functional connection solution designed especially for controls, I/O systems and signal interfaces in drive technology is available at distributor Astute Electronics. Weidmuller’s OMNIMATE Signal BLF 2.50 and SL2.50 connectors combine a very small footprint with easy handling and excellent functionality.

Astute Electronics has strengthened its new memory division portfolio by signing a UK and Ireland deal for Innodisk’s industrial embedded flash and DRAM storage products and technologies. Innodisk focuses on industries such as aerospace, defence, industrial and cloud storage to name a few, and where a commitment to quality service is vitally important. 

Designed specifically for demanding applications where space and weight are critical, the LEMO F Series connectors are now available from Astute Electronics. The interconnects meet MIL Std 810E, and are far smaller than comparable MIL Spec connectors, enabling dramatic space savings.

The LEMO T Series of watertight small diameter push-pull connectors is now available from Astute Electronics. The connector is a new innovative design, rated to IP-68 to provide reliable performance in environments requiring ruggedised equipment and a watertight connection, including defence systems, security systems, test & measurement, medical and many others.

The new EM360 machined banding backshell from Positronic aimed at D-subminiature connector applications is now available from distributor Astute Electronics. Developed in response to industry demands for constantly improved shielding effectiveness, the machined banding backshell provides 360 degree shield termination capability in a lightweight form factor. It is targeted to spaceflight and commercial aerospace applications where overall shieldin...

The Panther power connector line Positronic is for high temperature, harsh environment applications. The series is now available at Astute Electronics. This line of rugged electronic connectors is the first from the company to offer IP65/IP67 sealing capability when mated, protecting against low pressure water jets (IP65) and temporary immersion (IP67) as well as completely preventing dust ingress.

The high efficiency LTC7860 surge stopper ICs from Linear Technology which protect loads from high voltage transients are available at Astute Electronics. During an input overvoltage event, such as a load dump in vehicles, the LTC7860 controls the gate of an external MOSFET to act as a switching DC/DC regulator (PROTECTIVE PWM mode).

The E-Seal range of waterproof connectors from Canadian company EDAC are in stock at distributor Astute Electronics. They use a proprietary epoxy sealing process that seals the entire back of the connector rather than individual pins. “This approach delivers complete sealing with an impeccably smooth finish, guaranteeing no water ingress as they are fully tested to IP67 standards,” said Gary Evans, E-Mech Divisional Manager at Astute ...

The Heavy Mate range of heavy-duty modular metal connectors is available at Astute Electronics. They are designed for harsh industrial environments. The Heavy Mate hoods, housings, inserts and contacts suit industrial areas where robust design is necessary, where a high number of poles or different kinds of signals are being transmitted, where EMC protection is required, and where a safe locking system may be needed.

The NMEA 2000 range of connectors from Amphenol LTW Technology is available at Astute Electronics. They come in micro, mini and mini-to-micro versions. The NMEA 2000 communications standard is for connecting sensors and displays in ships and boats. All versions are waterproof to IP67 or IP68 with a current rating of 4A and data rating of 8A.