Press Release

Montreal, Quebec ( connect2business ) March 19, 2013 - Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, offers immediate availability of 16-bit proximity sensors from Vishay and invites customers to register to qualify for a free Vishay kit.

The VCNL3020( http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/Search.aspx?dsNav=Ntk:PartNumberSearch%7cVCNL3020%7c1%7c,Ny:True,Nea:True ) series offers fully integrated, surface mount proximity sensors with an infrared emitter. These devices, with 16-bit resolution, include a signal processing IC and feature standard I2C communication interface and an interrupt function.

Offering low standby current consumption of 1.5 μA, these integrated16-bit proximity sensors are ideal for applications including mobile devices (smart phones, touch phones, PDAs, GPS) for touch screen locking, with an optical switch for the consumer.

More information on the VCN3020 series from Vishay and about registering for a free kit( http://www1.futureelectronics.com/event_seminars/Vishay/VCNL3020-Demo-Kit/order.asp ) can be found at: Future Technology Magazine( http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/promotions/Pages/FutureTechnologyMagazine.aspx )

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a world class leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing of electronic components. Having served the electronics industry for over 40 years, Future Electronics is uniquely positioned as the only truly global distributor of electronic components supporting customers of all sizes. Future Electronics currently operates in 169 locations in 42 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, with its corporate headquarters in Montreal, Canada. www.FutureElectronics.com

Media Contact

Martin H. Gordon
Director, Corporate Communications
FUTURE ELECTRONICS
www.FutureElectronics.com

514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)
Fax: 514-630-2671
martin.gordon@FutureElectronics.com

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Organisation Profile:
Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide. Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as one of the most innovative organizations in the industry today, with 5,000 employees in 169 offices in 42 countries around the world.