Driving Innovation through Integrated Design and Distribution
As a robust ecosystem of semiconductor solutions providers, XTG stands alongside TTI IP&E and Mouser Electronics in the TTI Family of Specialists, providing purchasing communities and manufacturers a well-funded, well-known global distribution network backed by the strength of TTI, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company.
In the electronics industry, the journey to launch is fraught with complexity with product failures often originating at the design level. A component chosen for its performance can become constrained. A supplier shifts to NRND with little warning. A small deviation in tolerance forces a board respin. Procurement can’t secure substitutes without jeopardizing certification. By the time issues are detected and corrected, timelines are slipping, costs are rising, and sales teams are reworking delivery commitments.
What appears to be a sudden disruption is often the predictable outcome of a development process where engineering, supply chain, and sales operate with different information and at different speeds.
A unified approach where component selection, regulatory strategy, manufacturability, and system-level architectures are aligned from the start naturally accelerates time to market by engineering risk out early. Fortunately, the interoperable value of the Exponential Technology Group, Inc. (XTG) ecosystem is purpose-built for innovation. As a collection of specialty semiconductor distributors and electronics engineering design service providers, XTG brands are uniquely positioned to help developers and organizations navigate market challenges, design for manufacturability, and secure reliable component pathways from prototype to production.
Exemplifying this synergy are sister brands Connected Development and Braemac. Within XTG, Connected Development stands as a premier engineering design services firm, delivering comprehensive product development capabilities across all divisions. Braemac brings more than forty years of distribution expertise, value-added services, and a comprehensive portfolio of best-in-class solutions.
Together, Connected Development and Braemac close the design-to-supply gap with an integrated approach engineered for stability, scalability, and predictable commercialization
Driving Innovation with Connected Development
Connected Development specializes in complete custom device design across hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, and RF engineering. With a team of more than 60 engineers and technicians backed by over three decades of experience–Connected Development’s phased approach streamlines complexity with a seamless, transparent process that safeguards IP and ensures production-ready systems for clients ranging from early-stage innovators to global enterprises.
Each project begins with a precise requirements definition phase that establishes performance, regulatory, environmental, and cost targets to ensure a clear and disciplined design roadmap. Outfitting designs with the latest advancements from top-tier manufacturers, including SoCs, microcontrollers, sensors, and advanced wireless technologies such as cellular, Bluetooth® Low Energy, LoRaWAN®, Wirepas, Wi-Fi and GNSS–Connected Development enables optimized system architectures built for scale and long-term reliability.
Connected Development's project flow and phased approach to the product development cycle.
Connected Development prototype and development capabilities always begin with a rapid prototyping phase tailored to place a appropriately scaled functional device quickly into our customers’ hands. These prototypes are used to launch customer product evaluation, performance testing and tuning. We have the end goal of mass production in mind at the very beginning of design, meaning even our first prototypes are designed with size, cost, regulatory compliance and manufacturability in mind.
With comprehensive support from concept to industrialization, Connected Development excels in unmatched testing, certification, and failure analysis capabilities through state-of-the-art in-house labs that support electrical, thermal, RF, mechanical, and pre-compliance validation, complemented by strong partnerships with accredited test and certification bodies.
Procurement is fully integrated into the development process, with a dedicated team managing sourcing for projects of all sizes. Within XTG and the broader TTI Family of Specialists, Connected Development provides access to an unparalleled global distribution network, including partners such as Braemac, RFMW, Mouser Electronics, and TTI, Inc. With end-to-end supply-chain support, including detailed Bill of Materials management, ongoing monitoring to prevent obsolescence, competitive pricing, lead-time optimization, and a seamless intersection between procurement and project management to reduce risk and ensure components remain available throughout the product lifecycle.
Braemac + Connected Development: Global Distribution, Regional Engineering Expertise
With over 40 years of expertise, Braemac is a global distributor of semiconductor components and electronic systems supporting electronics developers and supply-chain teams. Leveraging a unique value-added distribution approach that aligns with Connected Development’s offering–Braemac combines technical expertise, operational excellence, and personalized support to accelerate development, reduce costs, and ensure long-term interoperability.
With an innovative distribution model that provides timely access to cutting-edge technologies and essential components from industry-leading suppliers that support a wide range of applications–Braemac’s in-house engineering team acts as an extension of suppliers’ technical teams, guiding customers through design, development, and production.
Featuring a robust e-commerce platform that supports rapid access to in-stock parts, engineering resources, and development tools–Braemac’s capabilities provide a complete, reliable, and efficient distribution solution. This is further supported by value-add and production facilities, along with state-of-the-art, climate-controlled, and automated warehouses that reflect a strong commitment to quality and sustainability, operating under an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system and ISO 26000 sustainability practices.
In the Americas, Braemac partners closely with Connected Development to offer a fully integrated distribution and engineering solution. Braemac’s global distribution capabilities are complemented by Connected Development’s advanced, customizable engineering services, delivering localized technical expertise backed by global resources and scale.
Integrated Signal Chains Linking Design to Supply
Connected Development and Braemac treat the handoff from engineering to procurement as a strategic, two-way collaboration rather than a simple transfer of documents. By sharing project insights, design considerations, and supply intelligence, both organizations create an interoperable workflow that links design intent directly with procurement realities. The interoperable partnership between both XTG divisions ensures that component selection, performance specifications, and manufacturing constraints are validated against availability, lifecycle, and sourcing risk before the product moves into production.
The partnership inherently embeds supply-chain intelligence into every stage of the product development journey, enabling proactive identification of constrained components, alternative sourcing paths, and cost-optimization opportunities. Early access to distribution insights allows Connected Development’s engineers to design with manufacturability and scalability in mind, while Braemac can anticipate demand, secure allocations, and manage inventory across multiple suppliers.
This integrated signal chain transforms the traditional handoff into a value-added step that accelerates time-to-market, mitigates supply and technical risks, and ensures smoother, more predictable product launches.
The Closed Loop Advantage
The collaboration between Connected Development and Braemac creates a closed-loop system where engineering and distribution partner closely throughout the product lifecycle. Connected Development benefits from real-time supply intelligence, allowing engineers to design with confidence, avoid constrained components, and proactively plan for lifecycle changes. Braemac, in turn, gains visibility into upcoming demand, enabling proactive sourcing, inventory planning, and risk mitigation.
By leveraging this closed-loop approach, organizations realize tangible benefits:
Faster Time-to-Market: Stable designs and synchronized supply chains accelerate product readiness.
Lower Risk: Early visibility into component availability and proactive sourcing reduce technical and supply-chain surprises.
Predictable Scaling: Demand forecasting and supply alignment support a frictionless transition to volume production.
Optimized Total Cost of Ownership: Intelligent component selection, cost optimization, and reduced redesign cycles drive lifecycle cost efficiency.
Together, Connected Development and Braemac enable customers to bring innovative products to market faster, more reliably, and with greater confidence in performance, supply continuity, and overall cost efficiency.
This continuous exchange ensures that both teams are aligned on performance, availability, and production timelines, reducing surprises and delivering a seamless path from prototype to mass production. Customers experience a fully coordinated ecosystem where design, procurement, and supply chain are tightly integrated, eliminating the disconnects that typically delay product launches.
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