Avnet Express is First Distributor to Offer Pulse Electronics’ Near Field Communications (NFC) Antennas
Avnet Express, the e-Commerce engine for Avnet
Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
announced that it is the first distributor to stock Pulse Electronics’
near field communications (NFC) antennas. Near field communications
allow devices to communicate at short ranges and are gaining traction,
particularly in the mobile device arena. These specially offered
antennas are the latest products in the fast-growing NFC market, which
requires reliable antenna solutions for user-friendly and safe
contactless commerce.
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“This offering to our customers positions Avnet Express as not only the
first distributor of Pulse’s products, but also as cost-competitive in
our efforts to offer the latest in NFC antennas and Pulse’s wide range
of solutions,” said Beth Ely, senior vice president, Avnet Express. “As
a global distributor, we also offer technical support to back up these
solutions for customers needing assistance for their prototyping needs.”
Avnet Express will offer Pulse’s variety of product concepts available
for myriad user cases. These carefully developed solutions comply with
the EMVCo specification. EMVCo LLC was formed in February 1999 to
manage, maintain and enhance the EMV Integrated Circuit Card
Specifications for payment systems.
The concepts include ferrite-backed flex antennas, stamp antennas and
wire loop antennas. Pulse also carries intensive material studies to
find more cost-competitive options for future applications. Customer
segments the product serves are:
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Mobile payments
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Security access and control systems
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Peer-to-peer file sharing
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Electronic business cards
For information on purchasing Pulse NFC antennas, please go to www.em.avnet.com/pulsenfcantennas.
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About Avnet Electronics Marketing
Avnet Electronics Marketing is an operating group of Phoenix-based
Avnet, Inc. that serves electronic original equipment manufacturers
(EOEMs) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers in more
than 70 countries, distributing electronic components from leading
manufacturers and providing associated design-chain and supply-chain
services. The group's website is located at www.em.avnet.com.
About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest
distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded
technology serving customers globally. Avnet accelerates its partners'
success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a
broad base of customers by providing cost-effective, value-added
services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, Avnet
generated revenue of $25.7 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
