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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Business
MEMS sensor, audio device market to reach $1.5B by 2016
The MEMS sensor and audio device market could reach more than $1.5 billion in 2016, driven by smart phone and tablet demand alone, according to ABI Research's latest MEMS report. Segments with the biggest growth potential include MEMS inertial sensors and microphones. »
HP, Dell top PC rankings in Q2
Although HP and Dell ranked number one and two, respectively, in the second quarter of 2011 among PC OEMs, Lenovo posted the strongest growth rate among the Top 5 PC makers, moving up one position to become the third largest PC brand, according to a new report from IHS iSuppli. »
Gartner downgrades semi market
The global semiconductor market is projected to decline 0.1 percent from 2010 with total revenues of $299 billion, reported Gartner Inc. This forecast is down from Gartner's previous projection for 5.1 percent growth in 2011. The key reasons: inventory correction, overcapacity and slow demand. »
UPS market recovery continues
The global uninterruptible power supply (UPS) market continues on the road to recovery following cutbacks in IT expenditures and new project builds during the recession in 2009, according to a new report from IMS Research. »
Maxim reorganizes operations to improve customer service
In a move to strengthen its customer service, Maxim has made several organizational changes to its customer, supply-chain management and manufacturing operations. »
Media tablet, eReaders exceed Q2 targets
IDC is raising its shipment forecast for media tablets and eReaders to 62.5 million units, up from a previous projection of 53.5 million units, based on strong performance in the second quarter and an improved outlook for the second half of 2011. »
Mobile handsets drive IC growth in Taiwan, China
Chinese and Taiwanese IC vendors supplied almost 20 percent of mobile handset market revenues from ICs shipped into the Asian market in 2010, according to a new report from ABI Research. »
Global PC shipments grew nearly 3 percent in Q2
Global PC shipments are projected to grow by only 2.8 percent in 2011, a slight downward revision from the previous forecast of 4.2 percent, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. »
Intertek offers dual-market accreditation services
Intertek now provides security equipment manufacturers the ability to test and certify their products in North America to meet requirements in the European Union (EU). »
Fox reorganizes, opens new sales office
Due to increased demand across North America for its products, Fox Electronics has opened a new sales office in Silicon Valley and has reorganized its North American sales territories into three regions: East, Central and West. »
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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