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Advanced Power Components signs disribution agreement with AVX for Hi-Rel products |  |
AVX is a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of electronic components based in the United States, specialising in the production of parts for the Military, Aerospace, Space and Medical markets qualified to AS9100, IECQ-CECC, TS16949-2002 and ISO9001-2000 standards. The company also has a number of products qualified to COTS+, ESCC, SRC MIL and DSCC drawings, as well as optional custom screening and test service capabilities.
Products included in the distribution agreement with APC are:
| Tantalum | MIL-55365, CECC, COTS & ESCC |
| Ceramic | MIL-39014, MIL-55681, MIL-49470 & ESCC |
| Advanced products | RF and Microwave; Glass and Ceramic custom devices; Filters |
Commeting on the distribution agreement, Amanda Parker, APC`s Sales & Marketing Director, said: "We are delighted to sign this franchise distribution agreement with AVX. By focusing on the AVX range of high reliability and RF products, we are giving our customer base the very best choice for their designs. AVX and its products are synonymous with customers in the high reliability market."
Lee Thompson, AVX`s European Director for Hi-Rel Products, said: "AVX has over 30 years of experience in this demanding sector, and the addition of APC to our established list of franchised distributors in the UK further demonstrates our commitment to all high reliability markets. APC plc, through its specialist design and distribution business APC Hi-Rel, has the technical expertise, market knowledge, exceptional personnel and experience to focus on this key product area within our portfolio. We believe that design engineers will welcome this valuable addition to our distribution network."
Technology leadership solutions from AVX targeting the Hi-Rel market, now available in the UK through Advanced Power Components include:
- TurboCap ST12 & ST20 capacitors for input/output filtering in SMPS applications.
- Faster acting, lower ESR, thin film tantalum fuses to DSCC 04043 providing an improved `Fail-Safe` activation mode - an AVX first.
- TWA series Wet Tantalum capacitors to DSCC 93026 featuring the highest ratings currently available in the market (2200µF/25V & 1000µF/60V).
- MH Series MLCC for power supplies featuring very high CV and low ESR.
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For further information contact APC hi-rel
+44 (0)1634 290588
Significant Order for APC novacom |
Advanced Power Components (AIM: APC), the UK specialist distributor and manufacturers’ representative of electronic components, is pleased to announce that it has received a significant order from Amplifier Technology Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wessex Technology Group Plc, for components designed into sophisticated electronic surveillance and counter measure subsystems, which provide protection for troops operating in conflicts around the world.
These subsystems have been developed using state of the art components supplied by APC and are the result of a close technical working relationship between the two companies that has developed over the past two years. The Company anticipates that this will be the first of several contracts to be awarded as the technology is rolled out. Orders in the last six months for components used in this type of application have totalled more than $1,000,000. This represents a significant growth in APC`s RF and Microwave business secured through the acquisition of Novacom Microwave Limited in April 2008.
Enquiries:
Advanced Power Components plc. 01634 290588 Mark Robinson, Chief Executive Officer. www.apc-plc.co.uk
Amplifier Technology Ltd 08700 869941 Bruce Fullerton, Commercial Director www.wessextg.com/electronics.html
Redleaf Communications. 020 7822 0200 Samantha Robbins / Anna Dunkin / Henry Columbine apc@redleafpr.com
APC Signs Licensing Agreement with KVAR - 8th January 2009
KVAR holds a patent for the method and apparatus used to optimise the performance of electrical motors, thereby minimising the electricity required for operation. The efficiencies achieved result in a significant reduction in energy consumption and substantial cost savings.
Under the terms of the licensing agreement, APC wil be responsible for the manufacture and distribution of KVAR`s product range outside North and South America. APC has redesigned the products to comply with CE requirements and the business strategy for the development of the technology, into both commercial and domestic markets, is in the final stages of development. The initial roll-out is to be focused on Europe, the Middle East and Australasia. APC has set up a new division, APC KVAR, to manage this operation.Since its formation in 1992, KVAR has received significant recognition from numerous organisations including NASA and Honeywell, with customers reporting utility bill savings of between 8% and 35%.
The rapid adoption of such technologies is driven by legislation being introduced around the world regarding the reduction of carbon emissions. The Kyoto Protocol has been ratified by the G8 and more than 180 nations, which are working to reduce carbon emissions to 5.2% below the 1990 baseline by 2012.
Enquiries:
Advanced Power Components plc. 01634 290588 Mark Robinson, Chief Executive Officer. www.apc-plc.co.uk
Redleaf Communications. 020 7822 0200 Samantha Robbins / Anna Dunkin / Henry Columbine apc@redleafpr.com
APC hero Signs Distribution Agreement with IB Technology - 4th November 2008
APC hero is pleased to announce that it has entered into a distribution agreement with IB technology, a leading provider of RFID Reader solutions.
IB Technology, a division of Eccel Technology Ltd was formed as a Design Consultancy in 1998 and now specialises in the design and development of RFID Readers. IB Technology has simplified RFID design, providing a range of cost effective pin-compatible and host command compatible reader modules for the most popular 125kHz and 13.56MHz transponder types (including Hitag1, HitagS, Hitag2, Em4102, MCRF200/123, ICODE, TagiT HF-I, Mifare 1K, 4K and Ultralight). Customers have the option of buying modules (typically for low volume applications), OEM Boards (medium to high volume) or Reference Design Packs (high volume). Included in the Reference Design Packs are the schematics, Gerber files, BOM, Layout notes, technical support (including advice on antenna layout and tuning) and PCB checking service. The customer can then copy the RFID Reader layout onto their own PCB and only needs to buy the pre-progammed microcontroller, all other Bill-of-Material components can be sourced from their usual supplier. Ian Evans, of IB Technology said "APC have been selected for their market strength and ability to focus on our technology differentiators such as broad transponder type support, low-power for battery applications and (Reference Design) chip set solutions for medium to high volume applications."
John Kain, Product Manager at APC Hero said "We have been looking for a long time for an RFID Reader manufacturer that can supply a cost effective, reliable, simple to use, RFID reader. There are a lot of RFID Tag suppliers out there but few Reader maufacturers that tick all the right boxes. IB Technology is a welcome addition to Hero`s growing line card and will address our customer needs."
For further information contact APC hero
+44 (0)1480 226600
PCI Expansion Devices - 20th October 2008
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+44 (0)1480 226600
NEW Teledyne Coax Switches 3-state Attenuated Switch Operates Fom DC to 25 GHZ - 15th October 2008
Teledyne Coax Switches introduced its new 3-State Attenuated switch, designed for frequencies from DC to 25 GHz. 
- Through Path (low loss)
- Attenuated Path (known high loss)
- Open State (with path for user to ground)
The 3-State Attenuated Switch is ideal for test & measurement applications in which high frequency signal attenuation is needed. The 3-State Attenuated Switch offers linear attenuation up to 25 GHz. Other features include low loss in the through path and a well-matched contact system which produces low reflection.
CCR-33K coaxial switch operates from DC to 33.5 Ghz
Description:
The latching single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) electromechanical switch offers an insertion loss repeatability of ±0.1dB across the full bandwidth. On narrow band applications, the insertion loss repeatability can be as good as ±0.05dB with ultra low PIM (Passive Intermodulation). Switch life is characterised at 5 million cycles.
For further information contact APC hero
+44 (0)1480 226600
Electrone and APC contech Partnership to Target Video Editing & Broadcast Market - July 2008
Electron Europe and APC contech have announced a partnership agreement to supply the video editing and broadcast market with a range of new products.
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For further information contact APC contech
+44 (0)1438 315757
NHS to get 1st Bug-Resistant Keyboards from APC contech- June 2008
APC contech has shipped its first batch of infection-resistant keyboards to hospitals across England to tackle the spread of hospital-acquired infections like MRSA and clostridium difficile.
NHS Connecting for Health has ordered a total of 7,500 Medigenic keyboards in a deal worth more than £1m. A recent study found MRSA present in 21% of samples from keyboards.
Acquisition of Contech Electronics Ltd
Further to the announcement dated 23 May 2008, Advanced Power Components plc (AIM: APC), a specialist distributor and manufacturers` representative of electronic components, today announces that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Contech Electronics Limited ("Contech"), a leading distributor of data input devices, for a maximum total consideration of approximately £1.0 million in cash........Full Story
Indoor Ranging for PDA handheld with nanoLOC TRX ranging technology inside
Nanotron´s nanoLOC TRX Transceiver adds Real Time Ranging feature to new Spotme device
Berlin,1st July 2008 - Nanotron Technologies, a leading provider of wireless location based solutions, today announces the successful integration of its 2.4 GHz nanoLOC TRX CSS radio chip into the new generation of Spotme PDA handheld devices manufactured by Swiss based Shockfish SA.
Spotme features state-of-the-art wireless handheld devices that are designed for supporting meeting and event management to ensure optimized information flow and conference productivity. With the integration of Nanotron´s robust nanoLOC TRX transceiver, the Spotme PDA enables conference participants to reliably locate business partners in a time pressured, fast-paced business environment. It is now possible e.g. to track who is attending individual sessions at a conference to correctly distribute continuous education credits. Thus, both conference attendees and event hosts benefit from the stream-lined process flow originating from the implementation of Real Time Location Systems (RTLS). Precise real time indoor ranging is a unique nanoLOC feature which cannot be achieved by conventional positioning techniques such as e.g. GPS systems. The devices have been successfully operated at several events with more than 100 people in an indoor conference environment. Accuracy of about 1- 2m with a range up to about 100m have been achieved. The Spotme devices include an RFID card reader, a color screen, a sliding keyboard, a wireless microphone and speaker in order to provide a range of services from participant networking to live voting as well as managing electronic feedback forms.
“The first generation of Spotme has been successfully used at conferences worldwide since 2001. However, with the ranging and location features from Nanotron´s nanoLOC TRX its successor has enabled rapid growth of Spotme’s business, convincing customers such as the high profile World Economic Forum, ICBI or Alstom”, says Dr. Frank Schlichting, Director Application Engineering at Nanotron Technologies GmbH.
“Participants simply expect the newest and best innovations in the world in order to plan their conference activities most efficiently. Spotme uses the latest advances in wireless communication technology to provide on-site communication services that facilitate real time networking and idea exchange. The advent of nanoLOC´s ranging capabilities provides a benchmark for modern wireless location techniques”, expresses Bänz Ledin, Managing Director at Shockfish SA.
For further information contact APC hero
+44 (0)1480 226600
15 April 2008
Advanced Power Components Acquisition of Novacom Microwave Ltd
Advanced Power Components plc (AIM: APC), a specialist distributor and manufacturers` representative of electronic components, today announces that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Novacom Microwave Limited (“Novacom”), a distributor and manufacturers’ representative for RF and Microwave frequency electronic components, for a maximum total consideration of approximately £1.6 million cash.
The consideration comprises approximately £400,000 for the estimated net assets, subject to adjustment for the actual value of the net assets on completion, and £700,000 for goodwill. In addition further payments of up to £500,000 will be made based on the pre-tax profit performance of Novacom during the 12 months following completion. Approximately £600,000 of the fixed consideration will be paid on completion, with the remainder to be paid in six equal quarterly payments over a period of 18 months. This acquisition will be earnings enhancing.
Novacom operates within a highly specialised sector of the electronics market, complementary to that of APC, focusing on the defence and communications markets. Novacom has built an excellent reputation in this market sector operating a similar business model to APC, utilising a successful ‘Design In’ approach, following projects from initial design through to production, and providing customers and suppliers with an effective support capability.
In addition, there is some commonality in the customer base that will offer design and cross-selling synergies from the combined product ranges. Novacom has a highly qualified sales team, with a number of individuals having extensive experience gained through senior positions at key RF and microwave organisations over the last 25 years.
In Novacom’s audited results for the year ended 31 December 2007, the 14 strong Lincolnshire based company generated revenue of £2.3 million, with net profit before tax of £220,000.
Mark Robinson, Chief Executive of Advanced Power Components, commented:
“Novacom is an excellent fit with APC’s existing businesses. This acquisition introduces new products and expertise, broadening our offering to customers and addressing new specialist markets. The ‘Design In’ strategy common to both businesses has helped to maintain margins during what has been a difficult period for the electronics distribution industry and we look forward to reporting on the continued growth of the Company during the second half of our financial year.”
Enquiries:
Advanced Power Components plc. 01634 290588 Mark Robinson, Chief Executive Officer. www.apc-plc.co.uk
Seymour Pierce. 020 7107 8000 David Newton
Redleaf Communications. 020 7822 0200 Samantha Robbins / Anna Dunkin / Henry Columbine apc@redleafpr.com
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