Tag: sustainability

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In this time of extensive climate change, many companies and governments are keen to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. From cycle-to-work schemes and recycling initiatives to renewable energy legislation and plant-based diets, individuals and corporations are taking steps to lower their carbon footprint. It is important to note that, however well-meaning, these measures are minimal when compared to the major culprits of environmental destruction: mass production and global consumption. One area of production which can be made more sustainable is the global supply chain. According to CDP Worldwide, a charity that promotes corporate environmental disclosure, the impact of end-to-end supply...

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Component Sense is committed to partnering with industry-leading electronic manufacturers to bring elite components to our customers. So, we are pleased to share that we now have BCM56870A0IFSBG Integrated Circuits from American giants Broadcom Inc: in stock and available immediately. BCM56870A0IFSBG (Broadcom) The BCM56870A0IFSBG IC is a crucial element of innovative telecommunications systems. Here are some of the impressive technical features of this Broadcom chip: Single-chip solution for common fixed top-of-rack, aggregation, and line-card switching applications. Support for 100 GbE uplinks. Up to 128x 10G integrated SerDes with Energy Efficient Ethernet for maximum port density per RU. Standards-compliant switch with...

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Component Sense is pleased to offer these 2038-42-SM-RP-LF Bourns, Inc. units to the market. Manufactured by esteemed U.S. corporation Bourns, Inc., these surge protection units are increasingly vital in the protection and maintenance of high-bandwidth circuits. Here are some features of these in-demand surge protection units: Ideal for board-level projection of high bandwidth circuits, such as those for cable broadband and high-speed ethernet Symmetrical breakdown voltage (L-L, L-G). Balanced mini-TRIGARD™ (5mm width, 7.5mm length). Leadless, surface mount to allow economical assembly. High-surge current rating with low insertion loss. RoHS compliant versions are available. Underwriters Laboratories Recognised component. We are delighted...

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The electronics industry produces an alarming amount of waste. 2019 alone saw the generation of 48.6 million tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) globally, and these figures are increasing each year. E-waste dumping has significant negative implications for both human and environmental health and the electronics industry. Discarded electronic components feed the counterfeit electronics supply chain, threatening the quality, safety, and reliability of electronic equipment. This Earth Day, 22nd April 2022, we at Component Sense urge our industry partners to join us and #InvestInOurPlanet. Earth Day is not only a celebration of our planet: it is a call to action to...