TE Connectivity announed a price increase of 5%-20% affective July 1st for over 52,000 line items.

As many of you are aware, in April of 2014 Cornell Dubilier (CDE) issued a discontinuance notice for a number of their axial leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitor lines. The notice included last buys until August 31, 2014. Barker Microfarads (BMI) is also a manufacturer of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and can offer equivalent axial leaded products that would replace many of these discontinued CDE parts.

The CDE product lines we are able to provide equivalents for are:

• CDE Series 057 → BMI Series 601D
• CDE Series 066 → BMI Series 53D
• CDE Series 066X → BMI Series 53D
• CDE Series 066R → BMI Series 601D
• CDE Series 556 → BMI Series 30D
• CDE Series TC → BMI Series 53D
• CDE Series TCG → BMI Series 53D
• CDE Series TCX → BMI Series 601D
• CDE Series M39018/03 → BMI Series M39018/03

Raw materials are in place to quote and supply these parts at current lead times and we urge you to forward these type inquires to us accompanied by any relevant drawings or part specifications.

Mallory-Sonalert has introduced six new buzzers to their blue MSR Series.  These models: MSR205NR, MSR205NSR, MSR205NJR, MSR205NJSR, MSR205NPR & MSR205NPSR, are rated 2-5 VDC and offer the loudest sound levels for their size. (The “S” in the part number signifies that the part is sealed and it can be exposed to an aqueos wash operation after being soldered.)  These products are used in applications such as, electronic instruments, meters, medical equipments, monitors, and portable industrial electronics.

Datasheet for MSR205 Series

http://www.mallory-sonalert.com/Articles/TechAppGuides/Loud%20Low%20Voltage%20Buzzers.pdf