SIA New Member Profile: Infinite Electronics

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Infinite Electronics is a leading global supplier of electronic components that serves engineers’ urgent needs through its family of brands, including Transtector Systems, which is headquartered in Hayden, Idaho, and employs engineering, manufacturing, operations and marketing experts across the United States and internationally.

SIA spoke with Charles Saylor, global distribution manager at Infinite Electronics, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

Tell us the story of your company.

Charles Saylor: In 1967, Richard Odenberg, an engineer and physicist, founded Transtector Systems while pioneering the use of stacked silicon avalanche diodes (SADs) for transient voltage surge suppression. Building upon early market success with advanced silicon suppression technologies, Transtector has grown into a global presence providing custom and off-the-shelf solutions for today’s sensitive digital equipment.

In May 2017, Infinite Electronics, a supplier of engineering-grade wired and wireless connectivity products, acquired Transtector, adding the company’s strong engineering capabilities, world-class manufacturing operations and diversified set of products to its family of brands.

Today, Transtector protects and ensures the reliability of critical AC, DC and data line equipment from lightning and EMP events with the broadest range of high-performance product configurations. The company has established a diversified international customer base in industrial, military/aerospace, transportation, commercial, medical and telecommunications industries. These customers continue to turn to Transtector for reliable surge protection product offerings, responsive customer service, expert technical support and short lead times.

What solutions/services does your business offer in the security industry? And what makes your offerings/company unique?

CS: Critical surveillance systems require effective AC, DC and data line surge protection. Security systems are vulnerable to destructive conditions such as lightning and transients; Transtector Systems surge protection products feature proprietary silicon avalanche suppressor diode technology as well as MOV suppression for effective safeguarding and maximized performance.

The benefits of a fully functioning surveillance system are clear. Monitoring and capturing workflow, ensuring adequate lighting and criminal activity should be viewed as a 24/7 commitment. Transtector dedicated security team works with small businesses, colleges, transit districts, municipalities and industrial customers to find the best cost-effective solutions for surveillance cameras, head-end equipment and AC power services to ensure each facility security platform is operational.

What is something we might not know about your company – or something new you are doing in security?

CS: At Transtector, we utilize hybrid surge protection technology. A wide variety of surge protective devices (SPDs) exist in the market today. These SPDs utilize various technologies including gas discharge tubes, metal oxide varistors and silicon avalanche diodes. Each of these technologies has advantages and disadvantages. To protect critical data signals in a PoE-fed camera, Transtector recommends using a hybrid surge protection design which incorporates both SADs and gas discharge tubes. This design promotes the best repetitive performance and high energy surge capabilities, while eliminating costly maintenance. This hybrid solution will effectively protect critical data signals and prevent damage to the camera.

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