Quality Passive Technology Components

Mel Foster’s line of passive technology reflects the quality and innovation that we bring to all of our client relationships. The companies that we represent are leading manufacturers of passive/electromechanical components that are used in almost every industry including medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and consumer products. The application of these product ranges from simple coolers and assemblies to complex instrumentation and sensors.

Passives

Epcos

Epcos is a TDK company.  EPCOS develops, manufactures and markets electronic components, modules and systems, focusing on fast-growing leading-edge technology markets, which include information and communications technology, automotive electronics, industrial electronics and consumer electronics.

In SAW components, ceramic components, capacitors and inductors alike, EPCOS consistently stands for superlative electronic performance.

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Emerson Power

As a market leader in ac-dc power supplies, Emerson Network Power‘s standard product portfolio is especially extensive. Covering a power range of 25 watts to 5 kilowatts, it includes open-frame and enclosed models, highly configurable modular power supplies, rack-mounting bulk power units, DIN rail power supplies, switching power supplies, POL converters and external power adapters. Many of these products are available in medically approved versions, and a large number of the higher power models feature extensive built-in intelligence.

Distribution Partners: Arrow, Avnet, Digi-Key, Mouser, Newark, Norvell, PEI Genesis

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Panasonic

In 1974 Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America, formerly Aromat was established as a 100% subsidiary of Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. Since then we have emerged as a supplier of choice in the electronic components and device industries.  Panasonic is a market leader in electromechanical, solid state and Photo MOS relays and offers a wide range of sealed and snap-action switches, as well as motion, light and pressure sensors, acceleration sensors, and connectors. Panasonic brings deep technical resources with the flexibility to meet customer demands with operations that span the globe.

Distribution Partners:  Allied, Arrow, Digi-Key, Future, Mouser, Nedco, Newark, Taylor, TTI

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Ohmite

Ohmite Manufacturing Company has been a leading provider of resistors for high current, high voltage and high-energy applications for over 80 years. Our full complement of products includes wire wound, wire element, thick film, and ceramic composition resistors, in addition to variable voltage controls and heatsinks. The company brings tremendous flexibility that is needed to handle both large and small requirements and made to order parts and new technologies are always being evaluated. The company offers power resistors to worldwide customers in the industrial, medical, military, and aerospace industries.

Distribution Partners: Allied, Digi-Key, Hughes-Peters, Marsh, Mouser, Newark, Sager, Taylor, TTI

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Halo Electronics

HALO Electronics, Inc. manufactures the highest quality communication magnetics including signal transformers, filters, CMR chokes and low power DC/DC converters. HALO is a technology leader in many areas offering leading edge solutions that provide real estate and cost savings.

HALO offers a complete line of Local Area Networking (LAN) products including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM and Fiber Channel over copper. HALO also offers a broad range of WAN products for T1/E1/PRI ISDN, T3/E3/DS3, DSL, as well as 56 and 64Kbps for DDS, DSU and OCU applications

Distribution Partners: Aero-Space Computer, Avnet Memec, Future

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Emerson Connectivity

At Emerson Connectivity Solutions , we’ve built our capabilities on delivering reliable connectivity solutions that assure Business-Critical Continuity ™ for your technology investments. Our brands (Johnson Components, Midwest Microwave, Semflex, Stratos Optical) have established a proven track record of innovation and excellence in signal integrity. We are a recognized leader in radio frequency technology and harsh environment optical solutions. We continue to evolve our product portfolio with a special focus on engineered solutions for the delivery of voice, video and data in demanding applications.

Distribution Partners: Allied, Digi-Key, Future, Heilind, Mouser, Newark, Richardson, Sager

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TDK

TDK was established in 1935 as the world’s first company to commercialize a magnetic material called ferrite. In the ensuing years, TDK has conducted research and development programs in ferrite and a variety of other electronic materials and components. Today, TDK delivers innovative products with expert process technology know-how refined over years of specialization in electronic materials. TDK’s extensive product range comprises such diverse products as electronic components and materials, recording media and systems, including ceramic capacitors, inductors and components.

Distribution Partners: All American, Allied, Arrow, Avnet, Digi-Key, Future, Mouser, Newark, TTI

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Honeywell

Honeywell offers more than 50,000 products ranging from snap action, limit, toggle and pressure switches to position, speed and airflow sensors and a host of potentiometers, resistors and other control products. Their switch and sensor solutions meet a wide array of basic and complex applications, our custom-engineered solutions offer enhanced precision, repeatability and ruggedness for many industries including industrial, aerospace and defense, transportation, medical and test and measurement.

Distribution Partners: Allied, Arrow, Digi-Key, Gopher, Hughes-Peters, Mouser, Newark, Powell, Sager, Taylor, TTI

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Bergquist

Innovation, performance and customer satisfaction are Bergquist’s guiding principles. Today, Bergquist supplies the world with some of the best-known brands in the business: Sil-Pad thermally conductive interface materials, Gap Pad electrically insulating and non-insulating gap fillers, Hi-Flow phase change grease replacement materials, Bond-Ply thermally conductive adhesive tapes, and Thermal Clad insulated metal substrates.

Distribution Partner: Digi-Key, Quist

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Wilson Hurd

Wilson-Hurd Manufacturing was founded in 1904 and among its first products manufactured was a patented bag holder – designed for agricultural and industrial uses. The company’s attention to quality and detail is unparalleled and today Wilson Hurd is a leading manufacturer of Decorating & Fabrication of Branding Products and Electronic Control Panels: Membrane, and Piezo.

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NKK

Nihon Kaiheiki Kogyo (NKK) has been a leader in the manufacturing of miniature and illuminated switches for over half a century. The company was founded in 1951 and designs and produces high quality, highly reliable industrial switches. The company boasts over 500 patents and numerous quality and innovation awards. Operations reaching around the globe and North American headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona the company offers Standard, Subminiature, Illuminated, and Surface Mount Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Pushbutton, Tactile, Rotary Switches including SmartSwitch™ Graphic Intelligent Display Switches and NKK-Value Added Services.

Distribution Partners: Allied, Arrow, Digi-Key, Future, Hughes-Peters, Heilind, Marsh, Mouser, Powell

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