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.
Archive for FEATURES »Thief River Falls, Minn. — Digi-Key Corp. has expanded its line card with the addition of Lattice Semiconductor’s MachXO2 programmable logic devices (PLDs). The MachXO2 family of infinitely reconfigurable PLDs offers low density PLDs with a mix of low cost, low power and high system integration in a single device. Combining an optimized look-up table [...]
Digi-Key Corp. and LS Research (LSR) have signed a global distribution agreement that allows the high-service distributor to sell LSR’s wireless products.
Heilind Electronics is stocking TE Connectivity’s full line of solar products, including the SOLARLOK product line, solar identification labels and solar relays.
Digi-Key expands its U.S. line card with the addition of EnOcean energy harvesting and RF modules.
Mouser Electronics has signed a distribution agreement to stock products for Panasonic Industrial Company’s semiconductor group. Panasonic offers a variety of semiconductors and LED emitters.
Archive for Linecard Expansions »There is no doubt that designers of next-generation smartphones will add gyroscopes to their bills of material for enhanced gaming functionality and indoor location-based services. But, most likely, we will start to see, in addition to multi-axis gyroscopes, more multisensor packages that combine accelerometers and a gyroscope. The benefits: speedier design, simplified supply chain and lower costs.
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ESNA’s recent DRAM article brings attention to the risk of buying on speculation. Yes, DRAM pricing is likely to have reached rock bottom or is very close to it so now would seem like a good time to stock up on DRAMs, right? The thought is when demand rises again, OEMs will have the supply they need.
Key players in the electronics industry recognize the need to reduce their environmental impact, which includes lowering the energy consumption of their products as well as at their facilities and cutting their use of natural resources. They are also working to eliminate packaging, incorporate more recyclable materials, and do a better job of end-of-life management.
While counterfeit components will continue to be a problem in the supply chain fueled by shortages, electronic waste, and, yes, greed, independent distributors — a key source of supply for obsolete components and those in tight supply — have had to step up their fight against counterfeiters as they continue to get better at what they do.
Archive for EA Blog »Kemet claims the first-to-market tantalum stack polymer capacitors. The passives supplier says the Tantalum Stack Polymer (TSP) series is the first stack solution in the market that uses organic conductive polymer as the cathode plate of the capacitor.
Micron Technology claims the highest density serial peripheral interface (SPI) NOR memory with the launch of its N25Q product family.
Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.
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