Future Electronics Promotes the Energy Harvesting Switches from Cherry

Pointe Claire, Canada, October 07, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, recently announced immediate availability of energy harvesting RF switches from Cherry.

Cherry offers a compact, highly efficient energy harvesting wireless system consisting of a generator and receiver. The system conducts network compatible wireless data transfer via RF-technology. A "Unique ID" excludes interference between RF-switches, while several frequency bands allow global use within different applications. In addition, flexible "Pairing" allows the operation of several receivers with one switch (and vice versa).

Cherry's energy harvesting system offers a long mechanical life (up to 1.000.000 operations) and is environmentally friendly, with no batteries that need to be changed or disposed of.

The product is available in the form of a energy harvesting generator or generator with PCB and antenna system, as a rocker switch, snap switch or light switch module. A KNX-compatible switch Fulfilling KNX-RF 2.0 is also available, as well as evaluation kits, which provide a functional demonstration of the technology.

For more information about Cherry, energy harvesting, RF switches, and wireless systems, as well as access to the world's largest available-to-sell inventory, 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