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Integrated Circuits & Chips

Invented in 1958, this monolithic integrated circuit (IC, chip or microchip) is a set of electronic circuits on one small plate (chip) of semiconductor material, usually silicon. Consisting of resistors, transistors and so on , it is much smaller than a discrete circuit of independent electronic components. The IC is a complex layering of semiconductor wafers, copper and other materials whose interconnections enable it to carry out its functions. As the connections are so intricate, a combination of wafers (or die) is packaged as a black chip. Different packages of dies have a unique dimension, mounting-types and/or pin counts. All ICs are polarised and every pin is unique in its location and function. The pins can be mounted in two ways: through-hole (PTH) or surface-mount (SMD). The former are generally bigger and are soldered whilst the latter require special assembly tools because of their size. The most common through-hole is the DIP (dual in-line packages) while small-outline, quad flat and ball grid arrays are some of the many surface-mount packages. They are classified as analogue, digital or mixed signal. Integrated circuits and chips are the key to the electronics revolution and are basic components of any device that is used today whether it is a telephone or satellite navigation.

  • Intelligent Motion Control Ltd (INMOCO)

    Intelligent Motion Control Ltd (INMOCO)

    For over three decades INMOCO has been at the forefront of Industrial Automation and Motion Control offering a comprehensive range of motion control products covering compact Servo Amplifiers, Position Controllers, Gearheads, Stepper Motors and Controllers, Linear Motors, Sensors,  and Electric Actuators. More recent additions to the product range include High Precision Linear and Rotary Encoders.

    Today, INMOCO not only provides products with application and after sales support, but can also incorporate those products into customer-specified electromechanical sub-assemblies, which also includes testing and calibration. These latest additions to our services not only enables our customers a "Plug and Run" solution, but also enables them to reduce their supplier base.

    Our facilities include system engineering, ex-stock sales distribution, building and testing sub assemblies and a class 10,000 clean room facility.

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  • Encoder Technology

    Encoder Technology

    Encoder Technology is a specialist supplier of encoders, resolvers and associated parts. With nearly 50 years' experience in industrial sensing and control, you can be assured that we have depth and breadth of knowledge to provide the best sensing solution to meet your technical and budgetary needs.

    We have a vast range of products from many of the biggest names in the industry along with an extensive supplier network built up over 50 years. Meaning we often have the product you need in stock or can source it quickly and effectively getting the right part to you in a matter of days. In many cases we can arrange same day delivery within the UK.

    Our products can be found here: Products

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  • Inseto (UK) Ltd

    Inseto (UK) Ltd
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