Acal has announced that it has agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of BFi OPTiLAS (the “Acquisition”). BFi OPTiLAS is a private specialised distributor of electronic and photonic components, modules and systems across Europe, as well as supplying value-added calibration and maintenance services. BFi OPTiLAS will be acquired for a consideration of €10 million payable in cash and 2 million Acal ordinary shares to be issued on co...

The FSS-SMT Series, a low profile surface mount device that allows for automated assembly on a printed circuit board (PCB), often eliminating hand soldering and helping to reduce assembly costs. Cost-conscious customers will be attracted to the FSSSMT Series because it provides all four points of the Wheatstone bridge sensing element that gives them the flexibility to customize and integrate the sensor into other system electronics.

ACAL Technology announces samples of the world’s smallest, self-contained Linux networking server. Building on proven Lantronix XPort technology, XPort Pro is a production-ready server which operates on the Linux or Evolution OS operating systems. In addition to being the world’s smallest Linux networking server, XPort Pro also features a significant increase in on-board memory of 8MB SDRAM/16MB Flash, compared to the 256kB of current-generat...

ACAL Technology announce a new cross-matching service designed to eliminate extended lead-times for high-speed SRAM, and to future-proof designs by second-sourcing fit, form and function alternatives to virtually any existing SRAM.

A new compact industrial Ethernet switch from HARTING connects up to 16 ports in a compact 120 x 105.4mm footprint. Combining one of the smallest footprints with auto-negotiation, auto-polarity and auto-crossing functions for easy plug and play installation, the HARTING eCON 2160-A is designed for high-demand industrial networks. The unmanaged switch operates in store and forward switching mode and integrates a LED on each port for fast network...

ACAL has announced the availability of new sub-miniature surface-mount crystals which support the growing demand for stable and accurate RF clocking in portable or handheld wireless and other space-constrained applications.

ACAL Technology announce the immediate availability of sample and production quantities of Bulgin’s full range of waterproof Ethernet connectors, including a new metal EMI-shielded backshell for use in applications with high levels of electrical noise in addition to harsh operating conditions.

ACAL Technology has announced the signing of a pan-European agreement to distribute Precision Magnetic and Pressure Sensors products from Honeywell. The agreement introduces magnetic and pressure sensors to ACAL’s linecard and follows increased demand from customers for sensors for use in applications such as GPS-enabled or other navigation products, as well as in air data systems, unmanned vehicles, test and measurement, and process control.

Available immediately from ACAL Technology are three drop-in replacement from SiliconSystems for end-of-life solid-state drive (SSD) products recently announced by other manufacturers, with added enhancements that include patented PowerArmor, which provides protection from power fluctuations that can corrupt the data on competitive products, and SiSMART, which is a convenient way to determine the remaining in-service life of the drive.

Now available through ACAL Technology - the new Xcite 1340W modular power supply from Excelsys Technologies, the world leading specialists in high efficiency configurable power supplies. Just 1U high and 268mm x 127mm the Xcite boasts industry leading 16W/in² power density with up to 90% efficiency and an innovative “plug and play” architecture which allows users to configure a custom power solution in less than 5 minutes.

ACAL Technology have been named by RFMD as their exclusive pan-European distribution partner in 13 European countries following RFMD’s acquisition of Sirenza Microdevices/PDI/Microlinear. The agreement covers the UK, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.

The NCB series provides current ratings up to 6 amps in standard EIA case sizes from 0402 to 1812. The NCB-H series is rated for currents up to 5 amps in case sizes from 0603 to 1812. Both series provide high impedance over a wide frequency range and operate in temperatures from minus 40 to +125 degrees Centigrade. They are compatible with automated pick-and-place equipment and can be soldered with either flow or reflow techniques.

ACAL Technology has announced compact Y2 EMI suppression capacitors from EPCOS. Connected to protective ground between the neutral conductor and phase to suppress high-frequency interference and transients, they protect the equipment and allow it to operate reliably. Typical applications include power supplies and household appliances. The Y2 capacitors offer a rated AC voltage of 300 VAC and a temperature stability of 110 °C. Their design en...

A new franchise agreement between ACAL Technology, and Integration Associates Inc., brings ACAL-level design support, on Integration’s wireless, wired and power management ICs, to customers in the UK and France.

ACAL Technology has signed a technical distribution agreement for the UK, Ireland and Benelux with Wolfson Microelectronics for its mixed-signal IC range. This agreement covers inventory and technical support for geographic accounts and is complementary to the existing Wolfson direct sales force, enabling Wolfson to extend its reach to a broader customer base in the region.

ACAL Technology and EPCOS announce an extensive, new online resource which simplifies and speeds the selection process for ferrite components. The new ferrite design centre at www.acaltechnology.co.uk/ferrites features a free design tool as well as comprehensive information on ferrite materials, data on all EPCOS ferrites and accessories, and a list of ACAL Technology’s inventory of EPCOS ferrites.

ACAL Radiatron announces the immediate availability of the industry’s smallest and lowest-cost high-current, sealed contactor rated for operation up to 500 amps. Weighing just 0.43kg, the Kilovac EV200 is also the lightest product in its class.

New surface-mount V-chip aluminium electrolytic capacitors from ACAL Components are designed to withstand reflow soldering to +260°C. Manufactured by NIC Components, the six new families of liquid electrolyte, aluminium capacitors are compatible with the Sn-Ag-Cu (SAC) alloy lead-free soldering process which has emerged as the industry-standard replacement for Sn-Pb solder alloys for RoHS-compliant products.

ACAL Semiconductors today announced that they have signed a franchise agreement to partner with SiliconSystems™ Inc, a world leader in advanced storage technology engineered exclusively for the Enterprise System OEM market, to provide Solid-State Disc (SSD) storage systems for customers in the UK.

ACAL Components announces the appointment of Louise Early as General Manager for Passive, Inductive & Battery Products. Early will head the team selling a strong mix of products which includes the ACT range of batteries, the complete spectrum of capacitor and resistor technologies, as well as inductive products such as baluns, coils, EMC filters, transformers, ferrite cores and chip beads.