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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Design
Five tips for selecting the right enclosure for energy systems
With the emergence of the smart grid, the need for electronics will only accelerate. This means purchasers will need to understand the special requirements of selecting enclosures for the unique needs of the energy industry. »
Avnet, MathWorks, TI, Xilinx partner on design workshops
Avnet EMA, along with MathWorks, TI and Xilinx is offering a new series of SpeedWay Design Workshops focusing on designing co-processing solutions with TI's DSP + ARM OMAP-L138 processors, Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGAs and MathWorks Simulink Model-Based design tools. »
PCB Sourcing: Quality management goes beyond incoming inspection
In the final installment of Mentor's four-part series, the company discusses another key way the buyer can add value with improved methods of monitoring supplier quality. »
Vero delivers quick-turn mod services
Vero offers a rapid turn-round for factory customization of both plastic and metal enclosure panels. These services include modifications to Vero's own manufactured panels as well as panels from other suppliers. »
IBM predicts top 5 innovations in five years
IBM has released its fifth annual "Next Five in Five" list of innovations that are expected to significantly change people's lives over the next five years. »
Defragging the design process
Companies that get bogged down juggling internal development process, multiple tools and multiple sets of design data are in danger of losing sight of the ultimate goal -- product innovation. Altium's answer: Bring all design data into a single cohesive sphere, then formalize the management, storage and release of that data. »
PI upgrades power-supply design SW
Power Integrations releases PI Expert Suite Version 8, the latest upgrade to its power-supply design software. The update improves the productivity of power-supply design teams by significantly reducing the time to first prototype and cutting the number of prototype iterations required to reach a finished product. »
Avnet opens registration for third virtual competition
Avnet recently announced that registration is open for college students across the nation to compete in the third virtual games competition of the Avnet Tech Games. »
National Semi launches WEBENCH LED Architect
National Semi adds the WEBENCH LED Architect to its online WEBENCH Designer tools portfolio to help designers optimize their lighting system designs for performance, size and cost. »
Intel, Nokia establish joint research lab
Nokia and the University of Oulu have opened their joint research center in Oulu, Finland. The Intel and Nokia Joint Innovation Center will initially conduct research for new mobile user experiences that could leverage the increasing processing and graphics power of mobile devices. First up: 3-D technology. »
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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