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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Green Scene
EU research project targets energy efficiency
A publicly-funded European research project is targeted at developing new products and technologies aimed at energy-efficiency improvements, while advancing Europe's competitiveness. Participants include STMicroelectronics, Numonyx, NXP and ON Semiconductor. »
EU drops RoHS proposal to ban all BFRs
Due to efforts by IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries to bring scientific analysis to the RoHS Directive, the European Union announced plans to drop amendments calling for a ban of all brominated flame retardants (BFRs), including tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA), that have been found safe under European Union risk assessment. »
ST, Micropelt demo thermoharvesting power supply
STMicroelectronics and Micropelt have announced a jointly-developed autonomous wireless sensor evaluation kit that combines thermal electrical harvesting with a solid-state thin-film battery. »
Acer, Dell, HP and Sony Ericsson urge the EU to ban BFRs, PVC
Acer, Dell, Hewlett-Packard and Sony Ericsson, together with ChemSec, Clean Production Action and the European Environmental Bureau, are calling on EU legislators to ban the use of all brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in electronics put on the market from the end of 2015. »
EPA unveils tougher requirements for Energy Star TVs
Starting May 1, 2010, TVs that carry the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star label are, on average, 40 percent more efficient than conventional models. »
DA5 consortium to develop high-lead solder alternatives
Bosch, Freescale Semiconductor, Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductors and STMicroelectronics have formed a consortium to develop alternatives for high-lead solder for attaching die to semiconductor packages during manufacturing. The new DA5 consortium is soliciting input from die attach material suppliers to jointly evaluate and develop possible alternatives. »
Electronics firms tackle sustainability issues
While it may be in part due to Earth Day this week, many electronics companies -- including AMD, IBM, Motorola and UMC -- are rushing to release their corporate sustainability reports and goals, aimed at driving down both energy consumption and carbon emissions. It also impacts their supply chain. »
Ford delivers greener vehicles
Ford Motor Company continues to make its vehicles more eco-friendly through an increased use of renewable and recyclable materials, including soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. »
Premier Farnell Americas joins electronics recycling initiative
Premier Farnell's businesses in the Americas, including Newark, element14, MCM, TPC Wire & Cable and Akron Brass, have joined the Basel Action Network's new e-Stewards Initiative, aimed at ensuring that electronics waste is responsibly recycled »
IPC releases updated materials declaration standard
IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries has released its updated materials declaration standard to keep up with changes in environmental regulations including the EU's REACH regulation and China's RoHS-type regulation. It also makes the standard format easier to use. »
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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