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Enquiry checklists and product-family guides. Choose your area of interest: each guide retains its relevant commercial and technical reference.
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Enquiries and quotations · Checklist
Prepare a quotation enquiry
Part numbers, quantities, schedules and a template to copy or download.
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Electronic component alternatives
Requirements, datasheets and checks to start the discussion.
Read the guide →PCB and PCBA · Checklist
PCB and PCBA quotation documents
Board files, BOM, placement data and revision.
Read the guide →ALUTHERM heat sinks · Checklist
Heat sink application review
Dissipated power, temperatures, airflow, space and drawings.
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RF and microwave components
RF component selection starts with the operating band and signal path. Antennas, attenuators, filters, amplifiers, RF cables and waveguide components should be assessed alongside the interfaces and space available in the design. An existing part number or block diagram helps focus the search within the DSPM TLC product line.
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Industrial connectors and cable assemblies
PCB connectors, terminal blocks, circular connectors and cable assemblies connect the different parts of an electronic system. Selection must consider electrical characteristics, mechanical mating and operating conditions. When replacing a connector, information on both sides of the connection is useful, rather than only the part being purchased.
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Passive components, ferrites and crystals
Resistors, capacitors, inductors, ferrites and timing components serve different circuit functions, including filtering, decoupling, adjustment and clock reference. Identifying an alternative requires comparing the nominal value with tolerance, dimensions and behaviour under actual operating conditions. A matching nominal value alone does not establish equivalence.
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Power supplies and DC/DC converters
AC/DC power supplies, DIN-rail models, DC/DC converters and LED drivers address different power requirements. Selection starts with the load profile, available voltages and thermal conditions inside the equipment. Assessing an alternative also requires information on isolation, connections and installation constraints.
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Optoelectronics and fibre-optic components
Optoisolators, optical devices and fibre modules address different functions: isolation, conversion and signal transmission. For optical links, the fibre type and system interface form an integral part of the enquiry. Product-line options should be assessed against the communication speed and equipment architecture.
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LCD, TFT, OLED displays and touch screens
A display should be selected around the user interface, readability and mechanical integration. LCD, TFT, OLED and touch solutions have different characteristics and driving requirements. Assessing standard or custom displays starts with the front-panel drawing, operating environment and available electronic interface.
Read the guide →ALUTHERM heat sinks · Product family
Heat sinks and aluminium profiles
Thermal management links the heat generated by components to the available space and airflow. As an ALUTHERM consultant, I collect the information needed to assess heat sinks for electronic boards and extruded aluminium profiles. Proposals must reflect the actual application conditions: external dimensions alone do not determine heat-sink suitability.
Read the guide →PCB and PCBA · Product family
Printed circuit boards and PCBA assembly
A PCB is the printed circuit board; a PCBA is the board with its components assembled. As a TECHBOARD GROUP consultant, I discuss printed-circuit and assembly requirements from prototyping to production. Distinguishing bare-board enquiries from assembled-board projects helps establish the relevant documentation and specifications.
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Diodes, transistors, MOSFETs and IGBTs
Discrete and power semiconductors include diodes, bridge rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, IGBTs, thyristors and triacs. Circuit function, drive requirements and thermal behaviour guide selection. When comparing part numbers, package, pinout and parameters under the intended operating conditions must be reviewed before qualifying a replacement.
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Relays, switches and optoisolators
Electromechanical relays, solid-state relays, optoisolators, pushbuttons and switches provide control, switching and isolation functions. Load type and switching frequency are as relevant as nominal ratings. A complete enquiry should identify the signal or load to be controlled and the device’s operating conditions.
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Fuses, TVS diodes, varistors and circuit protection
Fuses, fuse holders, resettable PTCs, TVS diodes, surge arresters and varistors address different electrical events. Component comparisons must distinguish overcurrent, overvoltage and expected transients. A coherent selection requires circuit information and the project’s test conditions, rather than just a nominal rating.
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Temperature sensors, pressure sensors and encoders
Sensor selection starts with the quantity to be measured and how the signal enters the control system. Temperature, pressure, humidity, current, position, proximity, level and flow require different assessments. Measurement range, interface and mounting help identify the families and brands relevant to the application.
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Integrated circuits, memory and interfaces
Analogue and digital integrated circuits, memory, ADCs, DACs and communication interfaces are selected around the board architecture. When sourcing a component or an alternative, specify its function, power rails and interfaces. A replacement must be checked electrically and against pinout, firmware and project qualification requirements.
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Electromechanical components
Switches, microswitches, encoders, jacks and connectors. HKRMT and TAIWAY brands, distributed by DSPM. Share the part number, required specifications and application to assess the suitable product.
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Acoustic products and more
Buzzers, transducers, loudspeakers, micro speakers, electret microphones, sound modules and piezoceramic elements. FBELE brand, distributed by DSPM. Share the part number, required specifications and application to assess the suitable product.
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Custom cable assemblies
Custom cable assemblies and wiring harnesses made to customer drawings or specifications: tailored cable lengths, cable types, connectors and connections. Overmoulded connectors, M8 and M12 circular signal and power connectors, valve connectors and adapters for industrial automation.
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Thermal interface materials (TIM)
Thermal interface materials (TIMs) sit between an electronic component and a heat sink or chassis, filling surface irregularities and reducing contact thermal resistance. Pads accommodate gaps and tolerances; greases and compounds form thin layers; putties conform to uneven geometries; tapes and adhesives combine heat transfer with attachment. I.M Technology also offers insulating fiberglass sheets, heat-spreading materials and EMI shielding solutions. Selection requires assessing thickness, compressibility, electrical insulation and assembly conditions, rather than thermal conductivity alone.
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