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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EV Tracker
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. »
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.... »
DOE to award $100 million for hybrid/EV battery and biofuel projects
The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is offering a second round of grants totaling $100 million for advanced research projects, targeted at batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles, biofuels and carbon capture technologies. Applicants need to submit a concept paper by January 10, 2010. »
PREMO, Nagares to develop smart-grid modules for green vehicles
Nagares Group, an automotive solutions provider to the automotive market, and PREMO, a manufacturer of inductive and EMC components, have announced a joint agreement to develop and produce smart-grid interface EMC modules for future electric and hybrid vehicle applications. »
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. »
Fisker Automotive to reopen GM plant to build hybrid vehicles
Fisker Automotive is purchasing a former General Motors Corp. (GM) factory in Wilmington, Delaware, to produce long-range, plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. The company expects to build between 75,000 and 100,000 of the vehicles annually by 2014. »
Ford, Azure Dynamics partner on all-electric van for 2010
Ford Motor Company has expanded its partnership with Azure Dynamics to deliver an all-electric Ford Transit Connect van for the U.S. and Canadian markets in 2010. The collaboration will also leverage their relationship with battery supplier, Johnson Controls-Saft. »
Infineon to lead E3Car EV research project
Europe's largest research project to advance the development of electric vehicles has been launched under the leadership of Infineon Technologies AG, which could propel Europe into the position of world leader in the advancement and production of electric vehicles. »
Kemet to expand production capacity in U.S.
Kemet has been awarded a $15.1-million Department of Energy (DoE) grant to support the development of electric-drive vehicles in the United States. The company plans to use the grant to expand production capacity at its S.C. plant to support several projects underway and to create more than 110 new jobs. »
Li-ion battery market for EVs to reach $21.8 billion by 2015
In light of A123 Systems' successful IPO for its lithium-based battery for electric vehicles, The Information Network pegs the global lithium-ion battery market for automotive application in EVs, HEVs, and PHEVs at $31.9 million in 2009, reaching $21.8 billion by 2015 and $74.1 billion by 2020. »
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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