Supporting your demand for critical medical applications
During the Covid-19 outbreak, we are committed to providing you with the critical support products you need as quickly as possible.
- We’re working closely with our suppliers to prioritise orders for our medical customers and support critical requirements. To accelerate the supply from suppliers it is helpful to have a written confirmation from the government which confirms work on critical infrastructures and medical and hospital equipment, including ventilators and respirators.
- Our extensive linecard supports your medical applications on a wide range of components, including sensors, power supplies, connectivity, I/O and power management solutions.
- We hold large volumes of stock.
- Our warehouse and logistics teams are working continuously to offer you flexibility and transparency to minimise supply chain disruptions.
- Our technical specialists are ready to support your medical requirements, with advice on component sourcing and alternative units. Contact them in your local language here.

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Healthcare knowledge library
Delve into our healthcare knowledge library to discover how to leverage the latest developments in electronic components for medical and home care applications.
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Medical power supply requirementsDiscover the safety criteria and specifications for any medical equipment connected to a mains power supply to monitor, diagnose and treat a patient. READ MORE
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Design considerations for power supply operation in medical equipmentLearn about the importance of minimising audible noise and enabling a control interface for operation of a power supply in medical applications. READ MORE
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MOPP vs. MOOP: how to specify medical power suppliesPhilip Lechner examines IEC/EN 60601-1 and how to differentiate between safety requirements when specifying medical power supplies. READ MORE
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The application of technology in the connected hospitalFrom robotics to the IoMT, the rapid evolution of healthcare is driving new innovations at every level. Here, Andrew Hutton explores some of the latest technological advancements, and how engineers can adapt. READ MORE
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Keeping the public healthy: preventative care for a well societyNow more than ever, collective attention is on public health. Governments are putting greater measures in place to ensure wellbeing, and a wide range of solutions are being put in place. But how are electronic systems enabling preventative care? Marc Eichhorn investigates. READ MORE
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How technology is enabling in home healthcare and monitoringThe Internet of Medical Things has recently embraced artificial intelligence in a practical way. Together these technologies can enable a new level of remote monitoring and in-home healthcare. Here, Alessandro Mastellari discusses the challenges of deploying remote healthcare, and the electronics systems that can support it. READ MORE
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IP&E solutions
Accelerating the innovation process
Our portfolio of products designed specifically for the medical device market, includes:
Avnet Abacus is an authorised source for the leading suppliers of technologies revolutionising the medical industry. Our Europe-wide team of field sales engineers and product specialists are up to date with the latest technologies and regulatory requirements in the market. They work closely with our suppliers to offer you the highest level of engineering support for your design so that you can deliver cutting edge solutions.
Get started with your next innovation today by contacting our products specialists here.

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