Plessey enlists distributor for Southeast Asia network

Plessey Semiconductors has tapped Supreme Components Inc. (SCI) to be its distributor in Southeast Asia, specifically for the Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam markets.

"We believe the SE Asia market will be an important one for the design of advanced health care applications that are ideally suited for the Plessey EPIC technology and we are very pleased to be working with Supreme Components who have a unique position in this region," Plessey Global Sales Director David Own said.

The cooperation will market Plessey's Electronic Potential Integrated Circuit (EPIC) sensors in synergy with Supreme Components system solutions for applications in the fields of e-health, automotive, sports, fitness and smart lighting. Also, by expanding SCI's portfolio with Plessey's RF solutions and power management products for applications in digital video broadcasting and set-top box products, SCI will be able to offer more complete solutions.

EPIC technology enables the sensor to capture minimal changes of the electric field using a high-precision, non-contact voltmeter within the millivolt region to detect bio-electrical signals (ECG, EMG, EOG, EEG) and changes in electric fields. Plessey is already pioneering the use of EPIC technology, which is used in its recently launched, heart beat monitors, imPulse and inCite.