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Jobs Go at RS Components

Layoffs, a pay freeze and no management bonuses.

Abacus Still Switched On

There's very much life left in Abacus following its acquisition by Avnet, as demonstrated by the company's Abacus Switch unit.

EBV Targets RFID Market

RFID is a growing segment of the components market. Certainly showing enough opportunity to spur EBV Elektronik into a new initiative.

More Power to Buyer's Elbow

I'm guessing materials managers and engineers are getting heat from their bosses to keep costs down, and that includes the price they are paying for components.

Semiconductor Shareholders - Look Away Now

There was little solace to be found at Future Horizons' Semiconductor Industry Forecast seminar in London. In fact it's a wonder delegates didn't wander out of the hotel and throw themselves under the Kensington High Street bound buses!

Avnet Signs Schurter

IP&E specialist Avnet Time has added to its product portfolio by signing an agreement with Schurter Electronic Components.

REACHing a Verdict

To use a good old London term, the various EU regulations can "do your head in". So any help should be gratefully snapped up.

Harting Pins Global Gong on RS Components

Connector maker Harting's 2008 Global Catalogue Distributor of the Year Award has been won by RS Components. 

Strategy Under Scrutiny at Acal

Nick Jefferies, the newly appointed group chief executive of Acal plc is to lead a strategic review of the company's businesses.

Acal Extends eASIC Reach in Europe

An alternative to FPGAs and ASICs is to be distributed by Acal Technology in the UK and Ireland as well as the Benelux and Iberia regions.

GaN Transistors Added to Digi-Key Mix

Digi-Key has expanded its line of products from Cree to include a range of Gallium Nitride (GaN) HEMT transistors for general microwave applications.

LEDs Spread a Shaft of Light

At the risk of starting a stampede of distributors to the doors of every LED supplier in the whole, wide world, there is at least some heartening news to be had in the electronic components sector.