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
Microsemi, Avnet expand distribution agreement in Americas
Microsemi and Avnet Memec have expanded their distribution relationship in the Americas. »
Mouser inks global deal with Everspin
Mouser Electronics has signed a distribution agreement with Everspin Technologies to sell its magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) products worldwide. »
America II signs Holy Stone
America II Electronics, a leading independent distributor, has signed a global distribution agreement with Holy Stone Enterprise Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of ceramic and tantalum capacitors. »
TTI adds Murata Power Solutions
TTI, Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with Murata Electronics North America to sell its power electronics products including dc/dc converters, ac/dc power supplies, magnetic and digital panel meters in North America. »
WPG Americas distributes Marvell SSL products
WPG Americas Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with Marvell Semiconductor. Under the agreement, WPG Americas will distribute Marvell's solid state lighting (SSL) products throughout the Americas, including the AC/DC digital power factor correction (PFC) LED driver IC and the DC/DC intelligent LED driver IC product lines. »
Digi-Key stocks Molex LED array holders
Digi-Key is stocking new high-temperature LED array holders from Molex. »
Avnet EM adds Carling
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas has added Carling Technology's entire product portfolio to its line card for the Americas. »
Newark/element14 stocks Amphenol RF connectors
Newark/element14, a business of global Premier Farnell, is stocking Amphenol RF's HD-BNC, its newest line of RF connectors, aimed at the broadcast industry. »
WPG Americas to sell GainSpan Wi-Fi products
GainSpan and WPG Americas have entered into a strategic distribution partnership whereby WPG Americas will sell GainSpan's complete line of low-power Wi-Fi products in the Americas. »
Mouser, Cree sign deal
Mouser Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with Cree, a global manufacturer of LED lighting and silicon carbide (SiC) power products. »
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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