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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Energy Efficient Zone
PI LinkZero-AX IC cuts standby waste to zero
PI unveils the LinkZero-AX, an integrated offline switching IC that enables designers to achieve 0.00 watts of standby energy consumption in auxiliary power supplies. »
Hitachi demos new LED backlight tech
Hitachi demos new LCD-TV lineup at CEATEC 2010 that incorporates the company's new S-LED (Slim-block LED) backlight technology developed in partnership with GLT. »
TI unveils power converter for energy harvesting, low-power apps
TI offers a high-efficiency, ultra-low-power step-down converter for energy harvesting and low-power applications. »
Siemens, National Semi partner to deliver advanced, energy-efficient ultrasound systems
Siemens Medical Solutions and National Semiconductor have formed a strategic alliance to develop ultrasound imaging systems that produce enhanced image quality and advanced 3D/4D imaging capabilities, while consuming less power. »
element14 releases list of ecodesign regs outside the EU
element14 just released a summary of energy-efficiency and energy labeling requirements for electrical products required in countries outside the EU. »
Microchip dc/dc converter reference designs enable higher energy efficiency
Microchip unveils two new digitally controlled dc/dc converter reference designs with advanced, high-efficiency topologies that make it easier for designers to optimize their systems for lower cost, higher power output or greater energy efficiency, which also translates into a lower carbon footprint. »
Microchip, Cymbet launch energy harvesting dev kit
Microchip Technology Inc. has partnered with Cymbet Corp. to provide what it calls the first customizable energy harvesting application development kit, leveraging Microchip's eXtreme Low Power PIC microcontrollers with Cymbet's energy harvesting technology. »
Ericsson delivers surface-mount dc/dc converter
Ericsson Power Modules has added the company's Floating Inserted Pins (FIP) technology to its BMR453 family of dc/dc converters to offer a surface-mount version aimed at higher density boards. »
Cymbet claims first universal energy harvesting PM unit
Cymbet debuts the EnerChip energy processor, a universal energy harvesting power management unit for ultra-low-power energy harvesting-based systems. The EnerChip EP CBC915 is claimed to be the first device to work universally across all energy harvesting transducer technologies including photovoltaic, thermoelectric, piezoelectric and electromagnetic. »
EnOcean, TI expand energy harvesting tech partnership
EnOcean and Texas Instruments (TI) have expanded their partnership to provide wireless solutions for building automation. Under the agreement, the companies will jointly create solutions enabling self-powered wireless sensor networks. »
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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