MAY 2014 CONTENTS COVER STORY 12
Distribution done the right way
DISTRIBUTION America II Electronics, Inc., a leading
independent distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, is celebrating its 25th anniversary
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MCUS & MPUS New family of MCUs featuring high performance core, offer accelerated DSP capability for the latest connected devices
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Celebrating 25 years of customer service
America II Electronics, a leading distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the industry. Electronics speaks with the company to find out what this milestone means for the distributer and what plans this holds for the future
NEWS 4. IOT: The next technology game changer
EDITOR’S CHOICE
5. The future of embedded design 6. Dual 420 Watt powerflex power supply
FEATURES Distribution ...
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9. The new age of customer in a changing world
10. Keeping everybody happy
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Embedded Technology ... 25. Power versus Performance
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Editor’s Interview ... 15. Spring and the connection to change
Green Technology ... 16. PI transforms energy harvesting
Power Electronics ... 18. Thick-Film enhances resistor use
MCUs & MPUs ... 21. Creating a faster paced life
Sensing Technology ... 22. Taking to the road in a smart way
Switches & Relays P26
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