ESNA spoke with ReSolve, part of Arrow's newly launched reverse logistics group, which also includes Intechra, an IT asset disposition services company and Converge, an independent distributor, to discuss the importance of a reverse supply chain logistics program. 
The aftermath of Japan's earthquake last month has left the electronics supply chain struggling with production stoppages and shipment delays of electronic components and raw materials supply.
Because the DRAM market is highly volatile the current buyer's market could quickly swing into a seller's market during the second half of 2011. Buyers will need to keep an eye on several key issues.
Mouser stocks Tyco Electronics SlimSeal SSL connectors
Mansfield, Texas — Mouser Electronics, Inc. has announced stock for Tyco Electronics’ SlimSeal SSL connectors for indoor and outdoor LED lighting applications.
The low-profile, single-row SlimSeal connectors provide low power, sealed solutions for free hanging, wire-to-wire interconnects and for stable electrical and mechanical wire-to-board connections used in solid state lighting. The connector maintains an IP67 seal rating, which makes it suitable for indoor and outdoor residential, commercial and architectural applications that are exposed to wet environments.
Key features include UV-resistant wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations, SMT and thru-hole headers, positive integral latching and pre-assembled seals. The polarized connector — available in two, three and four positions — accepts 18 through 24 AWG stranded wire.
Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.