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Technical Seminar Series

TTI, Inc. strives to be the industry's knowledge leader by providing informational and interactive services on the products we distribute — capacitors, resistors, connectors, diodes, MOSFETs, switches, relays, and many more. The Technical Seminar Series is a free set of webcasts that features a TTI representative, an industry analyst, and a panel of our manufacturer partners discussing a thematic product or technology.

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Passive & Discrete Component Optimization for High Efficiency Power Management - September 18, 2008
If it needs power, it needs a power management solution! Tune in to learn how to manage passive and discrete components for power supply related applications. Featured presenters include: industry analyst, Dennis Zogbi of the Paumanok Group; Ron Demcko of AVX; and Steve Hendricks (Dale division), Kosta Karalis (Siliconix division), and Jon Schleisner (Power Diodes division) of Vishay who will share their best products for efficient power management. This free webcast event sponsored by TTI, Inc. and is part of the company’s popular Technical Seminar Series. So, get plugged in and register today!
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More Power for Less – New High Power Connector Designs for Electrical Applications - September 25, 2008
The challenge that many designers face is putting more power into smaller spaces, leading to increased power density and thermal management issues. Listen to this latest webcast to learn about innovative designs from the leading connector manufacturers. Featured presenters will include industry analyst, Bob Hult of Bishop & Associates, Scott Kleinle of FCI, Michael Bean of Molex, and Mike Blanchfield of Tyco Electronics. This free webcast event is sponsored by TTI, Inc. and is part of the company’s Technical Seminar Series. So, get empowered and register today!
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Passive Market Outlook - April 10, 2008
TTI’s annual market outlook on passive products and technologies features industry leading manufacturer representatives from KEMET, Littelfuse, and Vishay as well as passive component expert analyst, Dennis Zogbi of the Paumanok Group. This is a special webcast event sponsored by TTI, Inc. and is part of the company’s popular Technical Seminar Series. Register today so you don’t miss this free annual event!
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Connector Market Outlook - April 3, 2008
Learn about this year’s connector market trends by registering for the Connector Market Outlook. This is a special webcast event sponsored by TTI, Inc. and part of the company’s popular Technical Seminar Series. The 2008 Connector Market Outlook will feature connector analyst Ronald Bishop and representatives from industry leading manufacturers: FCI, Molex, and Tyco Electronics. This seminar will provide viewers with market outlooks and trends as well as new technology and product information. Register today so you don’t miss this annual event!
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New Interconnect Technologies for Commercial Vehicles, Recreational/Specialty Vehicles, and Automotive Electronic Systems - October 4, 2007
The connector companion event in the latest installment of the Technical Seminar Series will feature a global market overview including key product trends and a five-year compound annual growth rate analysis from Jim Wedding, Director of Transportation Non-Automotive for Bishop & Associates, Inc. Delphi (Packard) Connection Systems will present their latest products addressing the recent environmental legislation requirements, high power/high current requirements, and their unique solutions for increased data connectivity. Panduit will provide product and application information on their extensive wire and cable management solutions and identification products.
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New Component Technologies in Transportation Electronic Systems - September 27, 2007
In TTI’s first webcast installment on the transportation market, Dennis Zogbi will open with a brief market analysis of the transportation industry followed by AVX, Murata, Panasonic, and Vishay. This manufacturer panel will provide detailed information on their passive components that can be used in off-highway vehicles. Throughout the event the panelists will address questions from the audience.
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Connector Market Outlook - April 18, 2007
Don’t miss the connector companion to the Technical Seminar Series. This event will feature connector analyst Ronald Bishop and representatives from manufacturers: 3M, Phoenix Contact, and Molex. This seminar will provide viewers with market forecasts and trends and as well as new product information.
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Passive Market Outlook - April 17, 2007
Listen to the Technical Seminar Series as passive industry expert Dennis Zogbi provides a detailed market overview of the passives industry for 2007. A panel of representatives from KEMET, Littelfuse, Murata, and Vishay will join in and discuss specific market driver information as it relates to their product set as well as the new and hot products for this year.
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They’re not Just Resistors Anymore! Discover the Latest in Resistor Technology. - December 14, 2006
Sign up to learn about the latest trends in resistor technology. IRC will focus on high frequency terminators and their unique applications, KOA will discuss the latest developments in the fast-changing world of thin film resistors, including their special applications. Vishay will examine the latest in current sense resistors and review the newest power metal strip products designed for automotive applications. This seminar will also feature industry pundit, Dennis Zogbi of Paumanok Publications, Inc. and an interactive Q&A session.
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It’s not Just About “Opened or Closed.” Learn more about today’s high performance relays! - December 07, 2006
One industry expert, three world class manufacturers, many products and options. Register today and hear what Omron, Phoenix Contact, and Tyco Electronics have to say about the latest technologies in power, signal, and RF switching relay devices. Get drawn in as the event opens with a brief market overview from analyst, Michael Schwert of Cumulus, Inc. and concludes with an interactive Q&A session.
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Keep Current! Learn more about High Power Connectors and Connection Systems. - September 26, 2006
Today's leading edge electronics applications require more power to be packaged in higher densities and with less available space. Designers have greater concern over temperature rise, signal interference, and cost effectiveness. So join Amphenol, FCI, and Molex as they discuss their latest technologies in high power connector solutions and mixed power and signal connectors. This installment is moderated by TTI's Lew LaFornara and includes an introduction from Bob Hult of Bishop & Associates on the current market requirements and high power applications.
Download Slides: Intro & Bob Hult | Amphenol | FCI | Molex & Closing
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Don’t Lose Your Current. Learn about Passive Parts for Power Supply Applications! - September 19, 2006
Log on to TTI’s Technical Seminar Series and hear what leading edge manufacturers AVX, KEMET, and Panasonic have to say about their latest offering for power supplies. This seminar will be moderated by TTI’s Mark Burr-Lonnon. Dennis Zogbi from Paumanok Publications will provide valuable market insight, and the suppliers will share the key focus design parameters behind their best, newest, and key passive components targeted toward the power supply market place.
Download Slides: Intro & Dennis Zogbi | AVX | Kemet | Panasonic & Closing
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Increasing in Frequency – RF in New Designs - April 19, 2006
As the need increases for passive components to be smaller, faster, more reliable and robust, the need to learn more about these components also increases. Register for this TTI-sponsored Technical Seminar and learn more about RF components as AVX talks about RF capacitors, Murata discusses SAW filters and Spectrum Control addresses the specialty filter product area.
Download Slides: Intro & Dennis Zogbi | AVX | Murata | Spectrum & Closing
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Don’t Get Your Signals Crossed - April 05, 2006
Tune in as connector industry guru, John C. Colwell of Bishop & Associates, Inc., along with experts from Amphenol RF, Molex and Tyco discuss the latest technologies and applications in RF connectors.
Download Slides: Intro & John Colwell | Amphenol | Molex | Tyco & Closing
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Connector Market Outlook - February 23, 2006
Tune in as industry expert, Ronald E. Bishop offers a comprehensive market overview of the connector industry. Additionally, a panel of manufacturers will offer their insight on the market outlook and various end user applications. 3M will talk about the following applications: medical, communications/networking, and machine vision. Amphenol will discuss the military and aerospace sector. And Phoenix Contact will delve into the industrial and industrial automation areas.
Download Slides: Intro & Ron Bishop | 3M | Amphenol | Phoenix & Closing
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Passive Market Outlook - February 14, 2006
Listen in as industry expert, Dennis Zogbi provides a detailed market overview of the passives industry. Additionally, a panel of manufacturers will offer specialized market information on various products. KEMET will discuss the capacitor segment, Littelfuse will focus on circuit protection, Murata will examine the advanced ceramics sector, and Vishay will analyze resistors.
Download Slides: Intro & Dennis Zogbi | KEMET | Littelfuse | Murata | Vishay
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Connectors: The Race for Space - November 10, 2005
The Race for Space. Today's mezzanine cards deliver enhanced system performance, flexibility and upgradeability. As system and board designers continue to pack more sophisticated subsystems into smaller and smaller form factors, the connector interface is becoming a critical factor in mezzanine card design and functionality. Tune in as leader connector expert Bob Hult of Bishop and Associates, Inc. along with experts from FCI, Molex and Tyco offer insight and advice on the latest technology, design features and benefits of high performance mezzanine connectors.
Download Slides: Intro & Bob Hult | FCI | Molex | Tyco & Closing
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Circuit Protection: Don't Let Transients Kill Your Circuit - October 20, 2005
Don't Let Transients Kill your Circuit. Learn about Modern Circuit Protection. Governenment regulations...application requirements...technology and supplier options. Confused? Hear what industry leaders have to say. Industry guru, Dennis M. Zogbi will moderate a group of experts from Bourns, Littelfuse and Raychem. They will explore the different application and technology options available today. So don't get burned, register for this free seminar today!
Download Slides: Intro & Dennis Zogbi | Bourns -pt. 1 | Bourns -pt 2 | Littelfuse | Raychem & Closing
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Connectors: The Need for Speed - June 9, 2005
The Need for Speed. So many options, so little time — What will work best for you? Tune in as the industry's authority on connectors, Bob Hult of Bishop and Associates, Inc., along with experts from FCI, Molex and Tyco; offer some invaluable advice on high speed backplane connectors.
Download Slides: Intro & Bob Hult | FCI | Molex | Tyco & Closing
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Capacitors: Choose the Right Cap for the Right App! - May 25, 2005
Choose the right Cap for the Right App! Passive guru, Dennis Zogbi and experts from AVX, Kemet, Murata and Panasonic share a wealth of market trend information on capacitors. Determine which capacitor works best for you from 1-330 microfarads.
Download Slides: Intro & Dennis Zogbi | AVX | KEMET | Murata | Panasonic
Presenter Bios | Resources & Links | Questions & Answers | Featured Capacitors