The Nicomatic OMM Series 8 micro-circular connectors for board-to-cable interconnection has been introduced by Astute Electronics. They meet MIL-DTL-55302F and, at less than two grams, are about half the weight of competitive devices. When compared to MIL-83513 connectors or similar metal connectors even in nano size, OMM micro circular connectors provide an alternative for anyone wanting to save space, reduce the total mating dimension for the m...

The recently released C&K PTS830 series of SMT top-actuated switches with a high actuation force of up to 450gf are now in stock at distributor Astute Electronics. They provide reliable switching for wearable electronics, portable wireless devices, remote controls and keyless entry systems.

A range of high temperature oscillators from Euroquartz is on sale at Astute Electronics. The high shock resistant SMD oscillators have frequencies of 320kHz to 50MHz (CXOHT), 200kHz to 50MHz (CXOMKHT) and 1MHz to 50MHz (CXOXHT). They can operate from -55 to +200˚C with a stability of 200ppm at the top temperature. At lower temperatures, the stability is even better at 150ppm for +175˚C and 100ppm for +150˚C.

A range of waterproof USB connectors from Amphenol LTW Technology has been introduced by Astute Electronics. The range includes USB 3.0 A, 2.0 A and 2.0 B types, plus Mini USB 2.0 B and Micro USB 2.0 AB models. All versions are waterproof to IP67 or IP68 with a current rating of 1.5A. Devices have gold-plated copper alloy contacts and the connector body is made from PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) to UL94V-0 flammability.

The MDP02 full-colour 1.56cm (0.61in) microdisplay from MicroOled is now available at Astute Electronics. The 5.4 million dot OLED microdisplay was designed using MicroOled’s proprietary low voltage technology and is for applications where superior performance is required. The unique pixel design comprises four sub-pixels and a large pixel aperture with no black matrix to provide ultra high contrast and excellent image quality and sharpness...

The electronics industry has experienced a huge rise in merger and acquisition activity over the past 18 months and this has in turn opened another door to counterfeit products coming onto the market. Here, Electronic Specifier Editor Joe Bush talks to Astute Electronics Managing Director Geoff Hill about the dangers in the current market and what the company can do to help.

Astute Electronics has announced that is has gained certification to AS 6081, the SAE Aerospace Standard that addresses counterfeit mitigation which is designed to provide a very high level of protection for companies in the aerospace and defence industries. Astute is the first British and first European company to gain certification and only the fourth company in the world to achieve this. Astute is also the first company worldwide to have more ...

The MDP01, a 1.7 million dot full-colour OLED micro-display from MICROOLED is now available from Astute Electronics. The display is ideal for diverse applications where clear, crisp, sharp image quality is required while minimising cost, power consumption and space. The MDP01 micro-display measures just 12.44 x 11.97mm and has an active area of 8.73 x 5.00mm (9.65mm diagonal).

Looking to woo customers in aerospace and defence markets, distributor Astute Electronics will be showcasing products from its franchised distribution business at DSEI in London (September 15-18). Products from leading suppliers including Airborn, Amphenol, Delphi, EDAC (MH Connectors) Excelsys, Euroquartz, Fischer, Huber & Suhner, Linear Tech, MicroOled, Positronic, Quell, Semtech and Weidmuller will be on parade.

Astute Electronics is delivering Positronic’s Dragonfly range of miniature connectors with power and/or signal contacts. Configurable with size 16, 20 or 22 contacts, the connectors can handle currents up to 20A per contact. Blind mating, sequential mating, float mount, panel mount and cable options with an integral locking system are available.

  Astute Electronics is now stocking a waterproof version of Positronic’s Combo-D mixed power/signal connector family. The WCBD series connectors maintain a rating of IP67 making them ideally-suited to non-sheltered and outdoor applications.

Mil-PRF-29504 qualified optical terminal products for either Mil-C-38999 or ARINC 600/404 connector systems developed by XiOPtics Optical Solutions are available from sole UK distributor, Astute Electronics. The Mil-T-29504 /4 and /5 termini are available as fully qualified DLA/DSCC listed QPL Mil-T-29504 termini and as lower cost COTS (commercial) versions for Mil-DTL-38999 connectors.

Connectors and cable assemblies for medical device manufacturers - designed to be disposable after a small number of uses - are now available from Astute Electronics.The push-pull circular connector provides competitive pricing and performance needed for disposable medical devices.

Continuing its support for Semtech’s high reliability discrete products, Astute Electronics has introduced the HR512031BA23C down-hole tailored SiC Schottky diode for the oil and gas industries.  The device surpasses 16 of 18 temperature ranges listed in the top three standards and has a junction temperature between -55 and -220 degC.

A family of of high-density LGA solderless open-field connectors is now on sale at Astute Electronics.. The Airborn RZ Series features a patented Z-axis contact system and is designed to be compressed under pressure between parallel PCBs or between the PCB and other electronic components.

Positronic’s new Optik-D Series is an ARINC 801 conformant fibre optic terminus for use with Positronic’s family of Combo-D hybrid connectors that combine optical, power, signal and/or coax in a single interconnect.  Now available from Astute Electronics, the new terminus requires less optical power than competitive termini and enables more cost-effective optical devices to be used – for example, an inexpensive LED laser ra...

Astute Electronics has bolstered its global line card by signing a worldwide franchise distribution agreement with Euroquartz, the independent UK-based manufacturer and supplier of quartz crystals, oscillators, filters and frequency-related products to the electronics manufacturing industry.

The OMNIMATE range of PCB terminals, PCB plug-in connectors and feed-through terminals for industrial applications from device connectivity specialist Weidmüller is available from Astute Electronics. The product family includes OMNIMATE Signal, a wide range of terminal and plug-in connectors for compact connection systems with up to 72 poles, and OMNIMATE Power PCB terminals, plug-in connectors and feed-through terminals for high currents up...

Amphenol’s new Rhino 38999 high power connectors are now available from Astute Electronics. Capable of carrying up to 1000A, these rugged interconnects combine the benefits of field-proven MIL-DTL-38999 Series III circular connectors with low resistance hyperbolic RADSOK power contacts.

AirBorn’s HD4 connectors, designed to be an electrically-optimised and highly dense physical layer medium for the HyperTransport Technology Consortium’s HyperShare interconnect technology, have been released by Astute Electronics. Featuring high bandwidth and minimised signal loss, the connectors are suitable for multi-dimensional network fabrics and fast storage/SSD cluster applications used in next-gen data centre and cloud computin...