Sensing technologies added to Avnet Abacus linecard

Sensors are key components required for the next generation of state-of-the-art devices that collect data in the development of IoT applications, as well as their integration into Industry 4.0-powered equipment for smart factories and industrial automation. As an increasing number of devices and equipment are expected to integrate sensors, double-digit market growth for sensors is predicted over the next few years.

Alan Jermyn, Vice President of Marketing at Avnet Abacus, commented: “Providing customers with high levels of confidence, TE Connectivity’s brand is synonymous with leading-edge interconnect technology. This expanded agreement will build on our successful partnership and enable us to develop new opportunities in the important and growing market where companies are designing sensor-based, data-gathering connected devices for IoT and Industry 4.0 applications.”

“From design-in to production, Avnet Abacus’ product specialists, located across key markets in Europe, bring significant value to our customers,” said Cheri Callihan, Global Account Director, TE Connectivity. “We have high expectations that this expanded partnership will offer new growth opportunities and benefit our customers by offering an enhanced portfolio of TE products, ideal for addressing some of today's most pressing design requirements.”