element14 announced a new distribution agreement with SiTime, a global leader in Micro-Electrical-Mechanical Systems (NEMS) timing products.

This franchise agreement gives element14 customers access to SiTime's MEMS-based silicon timing products, which offer short lead times, superior functionality and performance, low power consumption, small size, and excellent reliability.

Currently, over one billion SiTime silicon timing devices are used worldwide in a wide range of applications, from smartphones, tablets, and cameras to aircraft components and seismic detection systems. The small size and low power consumption of SiTime products are crucial for devices such as mobile phones, fitness trackers, and tablets. The reliability and precision of SiTime products also play a significant role in performance-critical applications such as space rockets, autonomous vehicles, and earthquake detection systems.

“As a developer-focused distributor, element14 strives to provide the best products that are essential for the development of cutting-edge IT products,” said Jeff Uden, Global Category Director for IP&E at element14. “SiTime is a global leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions in small chip-scale packages. SiTime’s products are ideal for customers seeking development flexibility and reliable timing solutions in ultra-small packages.”

Mark Lunsford, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at SiTime, added, “At SiTime, we are redefining timing, one of the most challenging technologies in the electronics industry, and solving problems that no one else has tackled. We take pride in the stability, reliability, and accuracy of our timing products, especially in industrial environments. That’s why our customers use SiTime in cutting-edge applications such as 5G network infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence systems. SiTime’s MEMS timing products are 20 times more reliable, 30 times more shock and vibration resistant, and 50 times more reliable than the competition.” “We are very pleased to be working with element14 and hope this agreement will further expand the reach of our silicon-based timing products.”

element14 will distribute over 200 SiTime oscillators, including:

The SiT15XX µPower oscillator series utilizes the industry's smallest chip-scale package (CSP), further saving space. This low-frequency product family boasts exceptional stability and extended power-saving modes, making it ideal for mobile devices, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) products.

The Elite Platform SiT938X family delivers exceptional dynamic performance under common hazards such as shock, vibration, power supply noise, and electromagnetic interference. The SiT938X oscillators are Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) compliant, enabling applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automotive 10/40/100G Ethernet.