FEATURES
- Reverse logistics programs help reduce costs, mitigate risks
April 26, 2011 | 10:08 am
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. - Japan disaster impacts supply chain
April 1, 2011 | 1:20 pm
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. - DRAMs: It’s a buyer’s market . . . for now
March 4, 2011 | 1:11 pm
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. -
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Linecard Expansions
- Digi-Key adds Lattice MachXO2 PLDs
September 29, 2011 | 1:49 pmThief 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 inks deal with LS Research
September 27, 2011 | 7:52 pmDigi-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 stocks TE Connectivity solar products
September 27, 2011 | 7:48 pmHeilind Electronics is stocking TE Connectivity’s full line of solar products, including the SOLARLOK product line, solar identification labels and solar relays.
- Digi-Key goes green with EnOcean
September 27, 2011 | 7:42 pmDigi-Key expands its U.S. line card with the addition of EnOcean energy harvesting and RF modules.
- Mouser signs Panasonic Semiconductor
September 26, 2011 | 2:09 pmMouser 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.
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Automotive
DOE closes $1.4B loan to Nissan to build EVs, advanced batteries
The DOE closes its $1.4 billion loan agreement with Nissan to retool their Smyrna, Tennessee factory to build advanced electric automobiles and an advanced battery manufacturing facility. »
GM to invest $246M in electric motors, hybrid components
General Motors will invest approximately $246 million in electric motor and electric drive manufacturing including construction of a high-volume electric drive production facility at the Baltimore Transmission plant. The automaker also manufactured its first advanced lithium-ion batteries for the Chevy Volt at the Brownstown Battery Pack Assembly plant. »
DOE closes $465M loan to Tesla Motors
The DOE has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors for construction of a manufacturing facility in southern California to produce its Model S electric sedan and a power-train manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California. »
SAE releases interface standard for hybrid/electric vehicles
SAE International has released a standard that provides a standard interface between plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles, and electrical charging systems. »
Auto IC market on the road to recovery in 2010
The automotive semiconductor market shows a recovery in 2010 along with steady growth for much of the decade ahead, with sales reaching $35 billion in 2017, according to a new report from Semicast. »
Ford to invest additional $450M at Michigan plant for EV production
Ford Motor Company will invest an additional $450 million in its Michigan assembly plant, as it gets ready to build its next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle at the plant in 2012. The company is also moving the production of its advanced lithium-ion battery systems for the next-generation hybrid from Mexico to Michigan.... »
Managing design and supply complexity in automotive electrical/electronic systems
Managing complexity: it's not as tangible as a cable, connector, electrical center, or electronic module, but it is one of the critical services electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture suppliers like Delphi provides alongside these intricate components and systems. Without it, serious problems can result in terms of design, quality and delivery. With it, the right... »
GENIVI to launch first open sourced IVI platform at CES 2010
The GENIVI Alliance, an automotive industry association driving the development and adoption of an open in-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference platform, will unveil the GENIVI Platform version 1.0 at the International 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). »
Faurecia debuts “clean” strategy for next-gen vehicles
Faurecia is announcing its "clean" approach for next-generation vehicles at this week's LA Auto Show. The automotive supplier is aiming to reduce a vehicle's weight by up to 130 pounds by 2020, use more natural fibers and other biomaterials, reduce emissions and improve fuel savings through advances in seating, vehicle interiors, front ends and... »
Dana claims industry’s first battery cooling tech for electric vehicles
Dana Holding Corp. has developed a Long heat exchanger designed to extend battery life in hybrid and electric vehicles. The technology recently debuted on Tesla Motors' 2010 all-electric Roadster Sport. »
EA Blog
- Risky business
March 4, 2011 | 3:13 pmESNA’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.
- How important is a device’s carbon footprint?
February 9, 2011 | 11:22 amKey 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.
- Counterfeiters get better at their jobs
February 4, 2011 | 3:16 pmWhile 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.
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New Products
- Kemet unveils tantalum stack polymer caps
September 30, 2011 | 1:14 pmKemet 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 claims highest density SPI NOR memory
September 27, 2011 | 7:57 pmMicron Technology claims the highest density serial peripheral interface (SPI) NOR memory with the launch of its N25Q product family.
- Delphi launches aluminum cable for automotive apps
September 15, 2011 | 11:35 am
Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications. -
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