BWI: Element14 Rounds Up a Year of Successful Supplier Partnerships with 14 of its Bestsellers in Asia Pacific

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: element14
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 11:00 AM IST (05:30 AM GMT)
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Element14 Rounds Up a Year of Successful Supplier Partnerships with 14 of its Bestsellers in Asia Pacific
element14 facilitates design innovations for engineers by offering popular world-class products from its partnerships with world-leading manufacturers

Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, December 20, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- element14 (formerly Farnell), the first electronic component distributor that fuses commerce and community, is celebrating its success in 2011 after establishing partnerships and distribution agreements with leading brands, and expanding its unique product portfolio in 2011. element14 is also taking this opportunity to renew its commitment to bring the best-in-class components solutions to Asia Pacific in 2012.

"element14 has invested significantly in developing our community engagement programs so that we can keep pace with the market's evolving requirements," say Marc Grange, Head of Product Management, element14, Asia Pacific. "We leverage on our position as a distributor to act as a bridge between our suppliers, and their products, and customers in order to bring effective solutions to engineers. We help to facilitate innovation in our customer's designs, and at the same time, strengthening our partners' presence in the market."

14 Bestsellers in 2011

Over the past year, element14 has offered the latest high performance solutions from globally trusted manufacturers such as TE Connectivity, Texas Instrument, Microchip, Molex, CK Tools, Honeywell, Freescale Semiconductor, Littelfuse, Multicomp, Murata Power Solution, and Vishay. element14's broad selection of electronic components and products provides engineers in the emerging technology sectors with pertinent solutions to address the challenges they face.

14 of element14's best-selling components in 2011 are:

1. Molex's Crimp Socket, PK100,18AWG is a single and dual-row connector that is ideal for wire-to-wire and wire-to-board application requiring design flexibility and higher density.

2. Honeywell's Hall Effect Gear Tooth Sensor electronically self adjusts to slight variations in run-out and temperature, simplifying installation and maintenance,

3. Freescale Semiconductor's Pressure Sensor IC, Gauge Press 7.25 PSI is a monolithic silicon pressure sensor designed for a wide range of applications, providing engineers with an accurate, high level analog output signal that is proportional to the applied pressure.

4. AVX's family of Tantalum SMD Capacitor, Case B, 10UF, 16V encompasses the five key sizes recognized by major OEMs throughout the world. The V case size has been added to the TAJ range to allow high CVs to be offered.

5. Multicomp's D-Sub Plug, Solder, 9Way is a connector with a wide selection of position from 9 ways to 50 ways. This solution is used in a broad spectrum of signal and data transfer applications, including computer applications and gaming application such as console games controllers.

6. CK Tool's Hexagon Key Set, Metric, 10PC is made from Chrome Vanadium steel, hardened and tempered for strength and durability, and is ideal for restricted access.

7. Vishay's Variable Capacitor, 5 to 57PF has plated rotor contact surfaces to ensure a long life and a stable contact even under severe climatic conditions,

8. TE Connectivity's Cable Clamp provides strain relief and can be used on all series receptacles and plugs, providing versatile application options.

9. Microchip's QVGA Pictail Daughter Board is a demonstration board for evaluating Microchip Technology's graphic LCD display solution and Graphics Library for 16-bit microcontrollers.

10. Murata Power Solution's NKA Series DC/DC Converter, SIL, 1W, 15V series of converters are the standard building blocks for on-board distributed power systems, offering smaller package size, improved efficiency, lower output ripple and 3kVDC isolation capability.

11. Molex's MicroClasp Rectangular Receptacle, Dual Row 20Way connectors provide space savings and easy mating/unmating. These components include unique inner positive lock that provides latch protection and secure retention.

12. Texas Instrument's Step Down Voltage Regulator, 1A, 6SON is optimized for battery powered portable applications like mobile phones and other portable equipment.

13. Littelfuse's SPF Series Solar Power Fuse features photovoltaic (PV) systems protection and is designed with the capacity to safely manage demanding voltage levels.

14. TE Connectivity's Panel Plug-in Relay is a general purpose relay product suitable for typical industrial applications; tool/die equipment, robotics, HVAC, medical and power generators.

High performance components from ' element14 Features'- Buck & Boost!

Engineers can access a comprehensive range of design resources and find a broad spectrum of products from leading brands via the newest instalment of 'element14 Features'. Customers can be assured that these genuine components will deliver the highest standard of quality, performance and reliability.

For more information about 'element14 Features', please visit http://in.element14.com/features.

About element14

element14 is a high-service distributor of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. It brings together the latest products, services, and development software, all connected to an innovative online engineering community where purchasers and engineers can access peers and experts, a wide range of independent technical information and helpful tools. When researching a new technology, designing an electronic product, or looking for parts to repair an existing system, they can rely on element14 to find the answers and parts they need to keep projects on the fast track, right from the start.

element14 is the operating business of Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) in Asia Pacific.

For more information visit the website:

Australia: au.element14.com
China: cn.element14.com
Korea: kr.element14.com
Hong Kong: hk.element14.com
India: in.element14.com
Malaysia: my.element14.com
New Zealand: nz.element14.com
Philippines: ph.element14.com
Singapore: sg.element14.com
Taiwan: tw.element14.com
Thailand: th.element14.com

About Premier Farnell

Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) is a global leader in high service distribution of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Its differentiated proposition includes 29 local language transactional websites, and the critically important element14 Community for design engineers - an industry first ( in.element14.com/). With sales last year of £990.8m and underlying profits of £93.3m the Group distributes its comprehensive portfolio of products and services throughout Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, supported by a global supply chain of over 3,500 suppliers and an inventory profile developed to anticipate and meet its customers' needs.

While global in scope, Premier Farnell recognises the individual needs of each market and has continued to internationalise its model accordingly. It trades locally as Farnell in Europe, Newark/element14 in North America and Farnell Newark in Brazil. Across Asia Pacific the business trades as element14.

Key facts

-- Operations in 35 different countries
4,100 employees
-- Over 2 million customer contacts in 156 industries
-- Over 3,500 leading suppliers
-- Over 400,000 products stocked with access to over four million more on demand
-- Global leader in legislation RoHS, WEEE, REACH

For more information visit the website at Premier Farnell.

For news updates from element14 visit:
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Twitter - @element14news; @element14
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Or contact:
Email: pressoffice@premierfarnell.com




CONTACT DETAILS
Christina Loh, Communications, element14 Asia Pacific, +65 6671 8769 / 6671 8759, cloh@element14.com

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