element14 supplies CTS Corporation switches, encoders and timing devices

      Avnet's global distributor of electronic components products and solutions, element14, has expanded its electromechanical and passive product lineup with the addition of a range of specialty products from CTS, a leading designer and manufacturer of switches and timing devices.

      CTS produces high-quality sensors, actuators and electronic components for aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, telecommunications and transportation. Its series of DIP switches, timing products and potentiometers are widely used in the design of electric guitars and other musical instruments.

     Element14’s CTS Select range of products available from stock include:

 • The 218 Series Half Pitch SMD DIP Switches feature a unique compact design for miniature applications as well as IT servers, set-top boxes, modems, security and HVAC systems. Its optional hermetically sealed version, optimised for board cleaning during automated soldering processes, is now available through element14.

 • The 291 series of high-precision, long-life 12mm optical encoders provide highly reliable, high-precision digital output for a wide range of design applications. It features a non-contact design for longer spin life and an optional momentary switch. Optical encoders for industrial, medical, communications, laboratory, automotive, security, audio and infotainment applications.

 • The CB3LV low-voltage clock oscillator is a low-cost, low-voltage clock oscillator that supports HCMOS output. Using the latest integrated circuit technology, the CB3LV has excellent stability and low phase jitter performance, making it an ideal solution for many frequency control products.

 • The Model 416 ultra-compact surface mount crystal oscillator features a high-Q quartz resonator and is an ideal solution for commercial and industrial applications such as notebook computers, computer peripherals, wearables, and handheld electronics. It is also available in a hermetically sealed ceramic surface mount package and has a frequency range of 24-96MHz and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.

     Simon Meadmore, Global Product Director, Interconnect, Passive and Electromechanical (IP&E) at Farnell and element14, said, “We are delighted to introduce a range of products from world-leading manufacturer CTS and look forward to a long-term and stable partnership with CTS. The new additions CTS products allow us to offer design engineers more fully integrated low cost switching and timing solutions. At the same time, this new distribution agreement will give our customers quick access to best-in-class low cost solutions from element14. We expect demand for CTS' innovative component solutions to be extremely strong."

     MingChin Yen, Vice President, CTS Electronic Components said, "Avnet is our global high-volume distribution partner. We are very excited about this new partnership with element14. The synergistic support and services of the two will enable a wider customer base to Easy access to our leading products and technologies."

     Design engineers can now purchase an even more comprehensive portfolio of interconnect, passive and electromechanical products through element14. Customers also have free access to element14 website online resources, data sheets, application notes, videos and webinars, as well as 8 hours a day, 5 days a week technical support.