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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Feature
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. »
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. »
Connectors: Watch for price hikes, stable lead times
Rising raw materials costs continue to plague connector manufacturers. This is likely to result in higher tags for most connector products in the first half of 2011, said suppliers. The good news for buyers is that lead times are starting to return to industry-standard deliveries after stretching in the second half of 2010. »
How RoHS Recast Impacts OEMs
In November, the European Parliament voted to adopt the latest proposed amendments to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. A review of their impact on the electronics supply chain would not be complete without stating that until the approval of the recast is finalized; published in the Official Journal of the European Union... »
Distribution rules in 2010
Electronics Advocate readers have spoken. Distribution was the hot topic for 2010 with three of our top ten feature articles focused on leading distributors in North America and the state of the industry. Trends in advanced IC packaging also garnered a lot of interest this year. »
Electronica 2010: Component suppliers target automotive applications
Electronic component and system suppliers are showcasing a host of solutions at Electronica 2010 that are aimed at a variety of automotive applications ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) chargers to automotive safety systems. »
Sensors take a front seat at Electronica 2010
From VTI's tiny 3-axis gyro sensor that touts the lowest power consumption of 5 mA to OmniVision's 8-MP RAW CMOS image sensor for smart phones, sensor manufacturers took center stage at this year's Electronica show. »
Electronica Product Roundup: Day 1
If there is one thing that can be said with certainty, even during these uncertain economic times, electronic component manufacturers have not lost their touch to innovate, and they are using the Electronica trade show as a launch pad for a host of new components and technologies ranging from radio tuners to industrial switches.... »
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. »
Sustainable design in the electronics industry
Awareness of "sustainability" has mushroomed in recent years, due to anxieties over energy security and global warming. One significant driver of our energy appetite is the rapid growth of the electronics industry -- worldwide energy demand for household electronics is projected to triple over the next 20 years. »
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
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