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Electronics

Future Electronics Promotes Micrel’s New MAQ5300 Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator

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Pointe Claire, Quebec (realtimepressrelease) October 28, 2015 – Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, promotes the MAQ5300, a new automotive AEC-Q100 qualified high performance low-dropout voltage regulator (LDO) featuring an ultra-low dropout of only 100mV at 300mA.

The MAQ5300 comes in a tiny 2 x 2mm DFN package and is ideal for space-constrained and high-reliability applications that are subjected to the harsh environments and temperatures often encountered in automotive and industrial applications.

The MAQ5300 offers 2% initial accuracy, low ground current (typically 85μA total), thermal shutdown, and current-limit protection. The MAQ5300 can also be put into a zero-off-mode current state, drawing no current when disabled.

For more information about Micrel, high performance, low-dropout, voltage regulators, and current-limit protection, visit www.FutureElectronics.com

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide, with an impressive reputation for developing efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions. 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 44 countries around the world. Future Electronics is globally integrated, with one worldwide IT infrastructure providing real-time inventory availability and access, while enabling full integration of its operations, sales and marketing worldwide. Offering the highest level of service, the most advanced engineering capabilities and technical solutions through all stages of the design-production cycle, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world, Future’s mission is always to Delight the Customer®. For more information, visit 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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Business

Fractional Toy Story Named Finalist For SPACC Emerging Business Award

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Fractional Toy Store has been named as finalist for the Emerging Business Award as part of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s Deubener Awards.

Woodbury, MN, USA (October 28, 2015) — Fractional Toy Store, an Oakdale, MN based recreational toy club, has been named one of three finalists in the Emerging Business category of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s Duebener Awards. The small business was selected as a finalist out of dozens of nominations based on its growth, commitment to excellence, willingness to take smart risks, and creation of innovation within its industry. Winners will be announced on November 5th at A’BULAE in St. Paul.

Since its founding in 2012, Fractional Toy Store has experienced exponential growth by providing top of the line recreational vehicle rentals. The company’s unique business model allows families and outdoor enthusiasts to more affordably enjoy outdoor recreation and travel while avoiding many of the hassles and costs of ownership. Fractional Toy Store’s fleet of toys consists of rental boats, rental ATVs, RV trailer rentals, rental ice fishing houses and more.

Owner Rick Barstow has expertly scaled the growth of his young company and fostered a family like atmosphere among his employees and clients. Barstow is also committed to giving back to the community and veterans by donating his company’s services to various causes and organizations. These aspects specifically grabbed the attention of the Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce and the Deubener Awards.

“Being nominated for a Deubener Award is an incredible honor for Fractional Toy Store,” said Barstow. “We are humbled to receive this amazing recognition from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce.”

Since 1981, the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce has annually recognized its standout member businesses with the Deubener Awards. The awards recognize small businesses in various categories including: nonprofit service, for-profit service, emerging business, family-owned business, and women/minority-owned business. This year’s Deubener Awards will be presented at the 2015 Chamber Honors Gala on Thursday, November 5th at A’BULAE in Saint Paul.

About Fractional Toy Store
Fractional Toy Store is a recreational toy rental company based out of Oakdale, MN. The company’s fleet consists of top of the line rental boats, rental ice fishing houses, rental campers, and more. The company offers memberships to its clients to make renting a recreational toy easy and fast.

Media Contact:
Rick Barstow
Fractional Toy Store
6671 Falstaff Rd
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-216-7249
rick@fractionaltoys.com
http://www.fractionaltoys.com

Technology

Future Electronics Promotes the Integrated Synchronous Buck DC/DC Converters from Rohm

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Pointe Claire, Quebec (realtimepressrelease) October 28, 2015 – Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, has announced immediate availability of Rohm’s BD9E301EFJ 36V, 2.5A integrated synchronous buck DC/DC converters.

The BD9E301EFJ-LB is a synchronous buck switching regulator with built-in power MOSFETs. It supports 7.0V to 36V input voltage range and is capable of up to 2.5A output current. The D9E301EFJ-LB is a current mode control regulator with high speed transient response. Phase compensation can also be set easily. The D9E301EFJ-LB provides complete protection features including short circuit protection, under-voltage lockout protection, thermal shutdown, overcurrent protection, reverse current protection and over-voltage protection.

For more information about Rohm, switching regulators, control regulators, thermal shutdown, and overcurrent protection, visit www.FutureElectronics.com

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide, with an impressive reputation for developing efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions. 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 44 countries around the world. Future Electronics is globally integrated, with one worldwide IT infrastructure providing real-time inventory availability and access, while enabling full integration of its operations, sales and marketing worldwide. Offering the highest level of service, the most advanced engineering capabilities and technical solutions through all stages of the design-production cycle, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world, Future’s mission is always to Delight the Customer®. For more information, visit 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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Art

Wildlife Artist Crystal Orlando To Be Featured at Austin Charity Event

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Texas Native to share the spotlight with four other Lone Star artists.

Austin, TX, USA (October 28, 2015) — Nationally acclaimed wildlife artist Crystal Orlando will be one of five Texas artists to display their work in a fundraiser to benefit the Ringholz Foundation and The Octopus Club. The event will be held at The Brass House in Austin on Thursday October 29th from 8 PM – 10PM. Admission is $15.

Crystal Orlando is one of the top graphite (pencil) artist’s in the country and her work is carried in the National Museum of Wildlife Art store in Jackson, Wyoming. She is considered the Master of Emotion as her wildlife drawings bring her subjects to life on paper emphasizing movement, weight and feeling. A Texas native, Crystal often depicts wildlife found here but has done considerable work with Buffalo, Elk and other large game animals in Colorado and Wyoming.

“I was able to get within a few yards of a herd of massive wild Bison in Wyoming to take pictures before the beasts let me know who was boss and I quickly retreated. That collection of photos have been the subject of numerous drawings over the years. Longhorn Steer are also a favorite of mine for obvious reasons.” She said.

Four other artists will appear with Crystal to display their work and answer questions. Johnnie Feelgood, Katie Sutton, Orlando Sanchez and John-Pierre Verdijo. All art is for sale and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity.

The historic Brass House is a Jazz legend in Austin and is located at 115 San Jacinto 512-296-2188.

About Crystal Orlando
A native of Texas, Crystal is 35 years old and a full-time mom and artist. She was inspired by her mother, a commercial artist who started to teach her to draw at age 2. She studied Equine Science at North Central Texas College and trained horses for twelve years giving her a solid understanding of large animal anatomy.

Crystal’s talents are multifaceted. Besides her breathtaking wildlife art she creates jewelry, oil paintings, sculpture and home accents. She lives in Belton, Texas.

About The Octopus Club
The Octopus Club is a grassroots, volunteer fundraising arm of AIDS Services of Austin dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Paul Kirby Emergency Fund through annual events and parties. The Paul Kirby Emergency Fund provides emergency financial assistance to those living with HIV and AIDS in Central Texas.

About The Ringholz Foundation
We are an independent public charity founded by the love of art and the heart of giving back. Rallying together in the support and pursuit of dreams one gift at a time. Giving artists the encouragement they need to be great. Rewarding hard work, talent, and heart.

Founded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming 2014 by Amy Ringholz, The Ringholz Foundation was built to recognize the needs of artists of all ages to be supported in their art pursuits. Her team aims to find the people that demonstrate the qualities that she has found has brought her to a strong career in the arts.

Media Contact:
Carl Braun
512-763-6638
carl@admajik.com

Marketing

GiftWorksPlus Announces Line of Halloween Picture Frames for Holiday Photos

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GiftWorksPlus offers a unique and exclusive line of Halloween and Day of the Dead picture frames, perfect for the upcoming holidays.

Waukesha, WI, USA (October 28, 2015) — GiftWorksPlus has picture frames to frame memories from any occasion, and Halloween is no exception. The exclusive Halloween line of custom engraved picture frames are a unique and memorable way to save holiday photos for years to come. The GiftWorksPlus line carries a variety of designs and is sure to make a great gift or addition to your home for this upcoming Halloween season.

Halloween frames are ideal for capturing trick-or-treaters of any age. If you’re looking for personalized baby gifts, a framed photo of a child’s first Halloween costume would be a great gift idea for family members or friends. Capturing photos of your kids’ fun costumes and bags of candy in GiftWorksPlus’ cute picture frames would be a unique, personalized gift for grandparents, too.

Not only can these engraved frames show off costumes, but they could also display other fall memories like hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, school events, and pumpkin carving, too! These framed moments will last longer than the sugar rush of Halloween candy, and will brighten up any wall or table in your home.

To view the full selection of Halloween gifts and Halloween frames, click on the Variety tab and choose Halloween under “Holidays.”

GiftWorksPlus also offers Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, picture frames. The Day of the Dead takes place Nov. 1-2 and originated in Mexico. The Day of the Dead holiday is a time of remembrance for family members who have passed away. These intricately engraved frames can honor special memories of loved ones. The frames can be found by clicking on “Holidays” under the Variety tab.

There are multiple customization options for both Halloween and Day of the Dead frames; select the orientation and sizes ranging from 3×5 to 8×10. And if you don’t see exactly what you want, contact GiftWorksPlus online or at 888-456-9878 to have it custom made. And remember, GiftWorksPlus offers free personalization for all engraved wooden frames!

Media Contact:
Karla Jordan
GiftWorksPlus
N15 W22218 Watertown Rd. #5
Waukesha, WI 53186
888-456-9878
karla@giftworksplus.com
http://www.giftworksplus.com