FEATURES
- Part 2 of 3: Trends in advanced IC packaging
February 19, 2010 | 9:15 pm
Here's a book excerpt from "Advanced MEMS Packaging," written by experts in the field. The book details the latest cutting-edge microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) packaging techniques such as low-temperature bonding and 3-D packaging. It can certainly serve as a valuable reference for those faced with the challenging problems created by MEMS devices and packaging. Part 2 covers advanced IC packaging. - Part 1 of 3: Trends in advanced IC packaging
February 16, 2010 | 8:29 pm
Here's a book excerpt from "Advanced MEMS Packaging," written by experts in the field. The book details the latest cutting-edge MEMS packaging techniques such as low-temperature bonding and 3-D packaging. It can certainly serve as a valuable reference for those faced with the challenging problems created by MEMS devices and packaging. Parts 1 & 2 cover advanced IC packaging, while part 3 addresses advanced MEMS packaging. - Analysts take on Apple’s iPad
January 29, 2010 | 4:52 pm
The launch of the Apple iPad has resulted in an outpouring of opinions -- good and bad. Find out what key market analysts including DisplaySearch, In-Stat, iSuppli, and Strategy Analytics have to say about Apple's latest creation. 
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Linecard Expansions
- Heilind adds Corcom ultra-compact power inlet filters for telecom racks
February 25, 2010 | 1:38 pmHeilind Electronics adds Tyco Electronics’ Corcom CU Series of power entry modules to its circuit protection offerings.
- TTI stocks Kemet’s high-temp COG MLCC
February 23, 2010 | 6:45 pmTTI is now stocking Kemet’s new 200-degree C0G MLCC, targeted at applications such as down-hole exploration, aerospace engine compartments, automotive and geophysical probes.
- Future inks global deal with CogniVue
February 23, 2010 | 6:30 pmFuture Electronics and CogniVue Corp. have signed an exclusive global sales and distribution agreement.
- Mouser offers Amphenol USB 3.0 SuperSpeed connectors
February 4, 2010 | 6:42 pmMouser Electronics is the first to announce the availability of Amphenol’s USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 SuperSpeed connectors.
- Wolfson signs global agreement with Future Electronics
January 28, 2010 | 8:48 pmWolfson Microelectronics has signed a franchise agreement that makes Future Electronics its primary global distributor for all its products globally.
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Distribution
Fusion’s growth path includes counterfeit avoidance
During a global economic downturn, Fusion Trade, a global independent distributor of electronic components, has managed to keep its company on a significant growth path in 2009 marked with facility expansions, a new anti-counterfeit inspection lab, enhanced customers systems and industry certifications. »
Avnet EM launches Embedded Division
The Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas business region of Avnet, Inc. has launched a dedicated embedded division for customers in the Americas region. The Avnet Embedded division will offer products such as single board computers, storage products drives, flat panels, operating systems and integration services. »
Get mobile access to Digi-Key stock
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key now offers a free application for iPhone and iPod touch users that gives them instant access to Digi-Key stock. »
Verical purchasing tool cuts sourcing time
Verical, an online outlet for electronic components, has launched DemandMatch, a bulk parts search tool that matches open requirements with available supply automatically. »
Top ten videos of 2009 on Avnet OnDemand
More than 300 videos have been posted at Avnet, Inc.'s Web-based video network, Avnet OnDemand since its launch in March 2009. The site features a broad range of videos from Avnet and technology manufacturers including new products, hot trends, services and technical tutorials. »
Future Lighting Solutions launches LED program for faster product design, prototyping
Claiming the industry's largest line of LED light engines, Future Lighting Solutions has launched an exclusive line of light engines designed to accelerate the development, prototyping and delivery of solid-state lighting applications as well as reduce fixture development costs. »
Electronic components recovery drives Avnet sales up 13% in Q2
Avnet reports revenue of $4.83 billion for the second quarter fiscal year 2010, ended January 2, 2010, boosting sales by 13.2 percent over the second quarter fiscal year 2009. »
Avnet Tech Games expand spring competition
Avnet Tech Games has added a fourth and virtual competition -- the VMware Virtualization Challenge -- to its fifth annual competition program for students from Arizona's colleges and universities. This new competition enables all college students nationwide to participate in the spring 2010 virtual games, scheduled for April 10. »
IC inventories remain lean, says iSuppli
Despite a recent financial report warning of bloated semiconductor inventories in the distribution channel, stockpiles among these companies and in nearly all other segments of the chip supply chain remain lean, according to iSuppli Corp. »
TTI upgrades part comparison tool
TTI, a global distributor of connector, passive, electromechanical and discrete components, has upgraded its Part Comparison tool with an enhanced side-by-side comparison functionality, which allows customers to see up to 15 parts side-by-side. »
EA Blog
- IPC updates January standards meetings
February 5, 2010 | 2:27 pmIPC’s latest blog provides updates on its January standards meetings including the 3-12a Metallic Foil Task Group, D-13 Flexible Circuits Base Materials Subcommittee, D-13b Flexible Circuits Covercoat Materials, 5-33b Soldermask Performance Task Groups and the D-15 Flexible Circuits Test Methods Subcommittee.
- Welcome to Electronics Advocate
August 7, 2009 | 4:27 pmWelcome to the launch of Electronics Advocate where we will deliver the latest information about business, distribution, supply chain, design and manufacturing trends.
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New Products
- ST joystick chip delivers low-power navigation to handhelds
March 10, 2010 | 3:05 pm
ST intros an ultra-low-power, single-chip controller IC containing all the functions necessary to control an optical finger navigation (OFN) module or optical joystick. - Renesas Flash MCUs deliver energy-efficiency control systems
March 10, 2010 | 2:10 pm
Renesas unveils its family of RX62T 32-bit flash microcontrollers (MCU) that enable more energy-efficient control system designs for electric motors and inverters. - Archive for New Products »