ADVERTORIAL TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
New Planar X Series of RF filters offers premium performance in a small package
Board-level ceramic-based thick film RF filters from Smiths Interconnect S TE Connectivity and
Komax announce new wiring solution
Innovative system incorporates TE`s SNK pluggable terminal block
T
E Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, and Komax, a pioneer and market leader in the
field of automated wire processing, have partnered on the production of harnesses on the Komax Omega 740/750 automatic harness machines. The machines incorporate TE`s ENTRELEC SNK series of pluggable terminal blocks in their design. “With the joined expertise TE Connectivity and Komax,
users can achieve up to 90% mounting time saving thanks to the serialized plug that takes advantage of Komax’s modular concept and plug and play function of TE`s SNK terminal blocks,” said Eylem Kolukisa, TE product manager. “The Komax Omega’s speed of installation is thanks to TE’s SNK 2-in-1 PI-Spring technology and pluggable function.” For more information on SNK terminal blocks, visit the TE website.
TE Connectivity +49 6151 607 3756
jonathan.graham@
te.com
miths Inteconnect announced the introduction of its new Planar X Series of RF filter solutions with bandpass, bandstop, lowpass and highpass configurations up to 18 GHz (Ku Band). The new Planar X Series is part of an overarching initiative that entails the creation of cutting-edge board-level
ceramic-based thick film RF filters, designed and tested to support various applications markets. The small footprint, light weight and surface mountable configuration allow for high-volume pick and place
applications and make Planar X Series ideal for SATCOM, Radar and Broadcasting industries. “Planar X Series complements our broad portfolio of RF and Microwave components with the latest technology in
RF filters, offering premium performance in a small package,” says Paul Harris, Sales and Marketing VP at Smiths Interconnect. “The technology has proven reliable in the most demanding environments by building upon years of high reliability as a supplier of quality board level components. The addition of the planar filter technology is a natural progression to our existing RF filter product portfolio and Smiths Interconnect is excited to offer this capability in combination with value-added testing services”.
Smiths Inteconnect
www.smithsinterconnect.com
Major industry online supplier adapting to exceptional demand due to the COVID-19 crisis
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ince the emergence of COVID-19 and the UK’s public health countermeasures, many industry suppliers have seen demand for some products rocket. Online retailer, Zoro, supplies businesses across all industries with the
tools and equipment they need to get on with the job, over 310,000 products. In recent weeks the company has seen a huge surge in demand , with Zoro’s staff working non-stop to keep UK industry moving and people at home fully occupied.
An NHS nurse commented: “Had a hard time looking for a respirator (I am an ITU nurse in NHS and currently
taking care of COVID-19 patients) and I am lucky enough to buy one from Zoro. It arrived after 2 working days (free shipping) and as expected. Thank you very much. Now I am more confident to work.” Zoro are working at full capacity to fulfill orders and customers are being advised to expect a slightly longer
delivery time due to the unprecedented demand. Zoro
www.zoro.co.uk
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