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Now available through Powell are Samtec’s 0.635 mm pitch AcceleRate® mP series connectors for High-Density, High-Speed Systems
In stock at Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace and industrial, is the 0.635 mm pitch AcceleRate® mP connector series, a next-generation family of high-density, high-speed power and signal arrays designed for the increasingly demanding requirements of AI, HPC, and advanced datacom applications.
Engineered for exceptional density and performance, the AcceleRate mP series features a compact, low-profile architecture with standard 5 mm and 10 mm stack heights. The connectors support up to 64 Gbps PAM4 (32 Gbps NRZ) and are fully capable of meeting PCIe® 6.0 and CXL™ 3.1 requirements. A defining characteristic of the new series is the use of rotated power blades, which significantly improve thermal behavior while simplifying the breakout region. The open-pin-field layout further enhances routing and grounding flexibility, making the system ideal for dense, high-performance design environments. Configurations include up to eight power and 240 signal positions. Each connector incorporates weld tabs for secure board-level attachment, along with polarized guide posts to ensure reliable blind mating. Optional alignment pins are also available for applications requiring additional mating accuracy. “The AcceleRate mP series represents a major step forward in high-density interconnect design,” comments Gary Evans, European Director at Powell Electronics. “As next-generation compute and networking architectures push the limits of power, speed, and space, this platform provides the performance and flexibility engineers need to move confidently into the next era of system design.”
Powell Electronics
Pickering reflects on award-winning relays & new high voltage options
High performance switching expert reflects on 12 months of product innovation & milestones
Reflecting on 2025, leading manufacturer of high performance reed relays, Pickering Electronics has highlighted 12 months of switching milestones, highlights and innovation in the previous year—including award-winning relays and new high voltage capabilities—and is looking forward to continued progress in the year ahead. “Despite continuing uncertain global economic and trading conditions, particularly as increased import tariffs on products entering the US created ripples across the manufacturing sector,” noted Robert King, Reed Relays Product Manager at Pickering Electronics, “2025 proved another busy and rewarding year for Pickering, with important new product introductions, high-voltage innovations, and ongoing positive dialogue with customers around the world.”
Switching innovation and progress included a range of new reed relays: • Pushing the limits on Series 63, now capable of 20kV stand-off, giving engineers more headroom for demanding applications.
• A power boost to 200W for Series 68, combining higher performance with the reliability that Pickering relays are known for.
• Series 144ES built on the success of Series 144, now featuring an electrostatic shield between coil and switch to reduce interference in high-voltage circuits, while still handling up to 80 Watts in a compact, board-friendly design.
• The award-winning Series 125 reed relay family expanded to include single-pole options in the same small footprint, and 1 Form A, B, C and coaxial variants are now available.
Pickering Electronics
OMC recognised among UK’s top manufacturers at prestigious electronics industry awards
OMC Highly Commended in Manufacturer of the Year at Elektra Awards
OMC, a pioneer in optoelectronics design & manufacture, was delighted to be recognised as one of the UK’s top manufacturers at this year’s prestigious electronics industry Elektra Awards. Shortlisted as a Finalist for Manufacturer of the Year among leading electronics manufacturers across Europe, including global multinationals, OMC earned a Highly Commended distinction from the panel of judges. Judges remarked: “Highly Commended goes to a top entry which demonstrates innovation in several areas, long term delivery of value, and strong examples of commitment to people and the environment. Congratulations to OMC!” The Elektra Awards recognize and celebrate the exceptional innovation, leadership, and achievements shaping the electronics sector today. A judging panel of key industry figures carefully reviews the submissions, deliberates in panels, and selects the winners through a rigorous judging process. Commenting on the success, OMC Commercial Director, William Heath said: “This recognition is a credit to our entire team. In 2024, OMC celebrated 40 years of innovation and commitment to manufacturing excellence. Over that period, continuous innovation – across product, process and workplace – has been key to our company’s success. To ensure we emerged from the pandemic stronger, healthier and better placed to serve our customers’ needs, we continued to invest in automation and advanced manufacturing processes – culminating in the recent introduction of cobots (collaborative robots) into our production line.”
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www.powell.com FineX. Makes shielding clear.
Panasonic Industry launches high transparency, low resistance, flexible transparent conductive film for electromagnetic wave shield with pre applied OCA
Panasonic Industry announces the release of FineX (“FineCross”), a next generation transparent conductive film engineered for high performance electromagnetic wave shielding in advanced or sensitive display, industrial, and wireless communication environments. FineX combines exceptionally high optical transmissivity, ultra low electrical resistance, and outstanding design flexibility—setting a new benchmark for transparent EMI shielding materials. Built on Panasonic’s proprietary ultra fine copper metal mesh microfabrication technology, FineX contains precise, uniform wiring structures that achieve both low resistance and superb visibility. The film is supplied in roll format with pre applied OCA (Optical Clear Adhesive), enabling smooth, bubble free lamination and easy to handle.
Key Features: - High Transmissivity: FineX achieves excellent transparency through ultra fine metal mesh wiring, enabling clear visibility for applications where optical performance is critical, such as high resolution displays, touch interfaces, and glass based HMI components.
- Low Resistance for High Performance: A high wiring aspect ratio ensures remarkably low electrical resistance supporting fast, uniform heating and stable current flow. This makes FineX ideal for devices requiring responsive thermal characteristics or highly conductive layers without compromising transparency. High performance of shielding can be secured without power supply or electric connection to the product.
Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH
NeoCortec introduces new NeoGW software and centralized Network Management web application
Enhancing seamless cloud integration and wireless mesh-network management
At Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, NeoCortec, manufacturer of the ultra-low-power bi-directional wireless mesh networking protocol stack NeoMesh, today announced the next- generation NeoGW software, a powerful multiplatform open-source solution designed to streamline integration between the NeoMesh network and upper-level systems, whether deployed in the cloud or on-premise environments.
The upgraded latest version of NeoGW introduces tight integration with MQTT, enabling seamless connectivity with most major cloud platforms. By aligning message structures more closely with cloud- native expectations, the updated software simplifies data exchange and accelerates deployment for organizations building intelligent, connected wireless NeoMesh network solutions. “NeoGW has always been a key component in bridging NeoMesh networks with enterprise systems,”
says Thomes Steen Halkier, CEO at NeoCortec. “With native MQTT integration and improved message alignment for cloud environments, we are making it significantly easier for our customers to connect their NeoMesh deployments to the platforms they rely on.”
In addition to the NeoGW update, NeoCortec is launching a new web-based Network Management application. The application interfaces directly with the upgraded NeoGW software and enables system administrators to manage individual networks or entire fleets of networks from a centralized point.
NeoCortec
Power Integrations Extends Flyback Topology to Enable 440 W, Offering Simpler Alternatives to Resonant Power Designs
New TOPSwitchGaN ICs more than double power output, reducing system cost, complexity, and design time
Power Integrations (NASDAQ: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today introduced a breakthrough in flyback topology extending the power range of flyback converters to 440 W—well beyond the limits that traditionally required more complex resonant and LLC topologies. The new TOPSwitchGaN™ flyback IC family unites the company’s groundbreaking PowiGaN™ technology with its iconic TOPSwitch™ IC architecture, reducing complexity, eliminating heat sinks in many cases, shortening design time, improving manufacturability, and lowering total system cost. “This is more than a product evolution—it’s a fundamental shift in how engineers can approach power supply design,” said Silvestro Fimiani, director of product marketing at Power Integrations. “For decades, designers have had to move to resonant topologies like LLC as power levels increased. With TOPSwitchGaN, we’re pushing flyback into a power range previously not possible, allowing engineers to achieve high efficiency and performance with a far simpler architecture.” TOPSwitchGaN ICs provide 92 percent efficiency across the load range—from 10 percent to 100 percent load—and easily beat European Energy-related Products (ErP) regulations at less than 50 mW power consumption for standby and off modes. The device does this without the need for synchronous rectification. They are ideal for high-end appliances, e-bike chargers, and industrial applications.
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