Publication date: 20 July 2010
ARX have authorised Avnet Abacus to take their full range of innovative thermal management solutions to the market across Europe. ARX is at the forefront of materials development in providing leading edge thermal management solutions. The management of heat generated in electronic systems remains a significant design issue. This agreement enables Avnet Abacus to promote and support an exceptional range of heat management products including heat sinks, fans and ARX’s pioneering graphite heat sheets.
“The addition of ARX’s cutting edge thermal management solutions to Avnet Abacus’ product line up signifies that we now support one of the most comprehensive ranges of cooling and thermal management products across Europe,” Alan Jermyn, vice president of marketing, Avnet Abacus, commented. “Good thermal management continues to be an essential part of the design process. ARX now provides us with the ability to offer customers thermal management solutions for a wide range of applications including lighting, industrial, medical and automotive.”
Mark Kozdras, VP Operations & Global Sales added “Avnet Abacus is a technically focussed distributor with the ability to provide excellent specialist design in skills and knowledge. These strengths will enhance our European sales channel and enable Avnet Abacus and ARX to secure new design in opportunities. We look forward to developing a very successful partnership with Avnet Abacus.”
While the size of electronic components continues to reduce, the heat they generate doesn’t and it remains a notable issue for product designers. The materials used in the design and development of heat sinks are subject to continuous improvement. As a technology leader in the field of heat management solutions, ARX has developed and introduced an award winning graphite heat sheet that is not only relatively inexpensive to produce but also conducts heat far more effectively than standard materials such ascopper and aluminium. These qualities mean the material can be formed aroundcomponents and channel heat away from hotspots much more effectively thanother forms of passive cooling hence enabling more reliable design solutions.
Avnet Abacus is a highly-focused electronic component distributor specialising in interconnect, passive, electromechanical, power supply andbattery products. Avnet Abacus is differentiated by a “product to customer” approach delivering an exceptional line card and extensive technical expertise via an experienced team of product specialists and technology focused initiatives. Avnet Abacus is a business unit of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, a business region of Avnet, Inc., (NYSE: AVT)
