NEXT-GENERATION POWER LED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS SHOWCASED AT NEWARK element14
CHICAGO-NOVEMBER 4, 2008
Design engineers find source for end-to-end solutions, critical technical information at www.newark.ca/lighting
Committed to bringing design engineers the newest technologies first, leading multi-channel electronics distributor Newark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, announcesthat it is offering an enhanced range of complete lighting solutions including power LEDs, high-brightness (HB) LEDs, LED drivers, LED controllers, connectors, power supplies, evaluation kits, enclosures and accessories at www.newark.ca/lighting
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are the centerpiece of the new solid-state revolution, and they promise to replace conventional incandescent and fluorescent lighting sources, which are less energy efficient. LEDs offer dramatic color, high efficiency, high reliability, long life and eco-friendly technology. LED applications are used for display backlighting, projectors, architectural and vehicle lighting, illumination, traffic signals and signage.
The latest issue of Newark’s Technology First journal tackles solid-state lighting technologies in detail, with technical articles contributed by such top suppliers as Cree, Broadcom, Tyco Electronics, STMicroelectronics, Cypress Semiconductor, NXP Semiconductors and NXP. Technology First is mailed exclusively to Newark’s design engineer customers, but an online version is available at www.newark.ca/lighting.
Newark’s easy to-navigate microsite is arranged by product categories: power LEDs, mounted power LEDs, microcontrollers, LED drivers, power management and accessories. An interactive lighting catalog, featuring thousands of these products, is also featured.
Paul Buckley, Senior VP, Product and Supplier Management, Newark said, “This innovative resettable circuit protector is exactly the type of advanced technology our customers can expect to find at Newark.”
“Our lighting microsite takes a deep dive into the newest technologies,” comments Paul Buckley, Senior VP, Sales and Supplier Management, Newark. “It provides a wide range of complete solutions and value-added information to give design engineers more choices and greater understanding.”
About Newark
Newark, a subsidiary of global distributor Premier Farnell Ltd, is North America's leading small-quantity distributor of electronic components and test equipment, and its #1 source for RoHS compliant parts and information. RoHS is the acronym for the European Union's Restrictions of certain Hazardous Substances directive, which took effect July 1, 2006.
Visited by thousands of engineers and electronics buyers each week, Newark's RoHS Express site at www.element14.com/community/community/legislation provides critical information to help companies transition to compliance, including: the latest news, on-demand lead-free soldering webinars, downloadable step-by-step guides to compliance and updates on US and Canadian green laws.
In addition to offering the broadest electronics selection from 440+ top manufacturers for same-day shipping, Newark provides a unique range of value-added services at no charge, including, RoHS Bill of Materials updates, eProcurement implementation and support, and automatic re-reeling for components.
With multiple sales channels, customers do business with Newark through contact centers, a local branch network in the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, a dedicated field sales force and a world-class website at www.Newark.com. The holder of a General Services Administration schedule (#GS-06F-0044M,) Newark also supports federal government customers through a dedicated website, www.teamgov.com, and a specially trained team of representatives.
Newark's parent company, Premier Farnell Ltd, is a leading global marketer and distributor of electronic, maintenance repair and operations (MRO) and specialist products and services, trading in more than 100 countries with a database of 2 million customer contacts. For general information, visit www.Newark.com and www.premierfarnell.com. Also, you can reach Newark's media contact, Janice Fleisher, at 773.907.5941 and at jfleisher@Newarkinone.com.
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