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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Manufacturing Trends
OSRAM to expand LED production capacity
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors will be increasing its production output by converting its two chip manufacturing facilities to 6-inch wafers while expanding production at both plants. »
Why geopolitical issues matter to the electronics industry
Simply searching for the absolute lowest labor cost has proven not to be a good long-term strategy, as these costs rise quickly. »
Cypress to triple mfg capacity for touchscreen controllers
Cypress Semi has plans to triple the manufacturing capacity for its TrueTouch touchscreen controllers with the first additional capacity coming on-line in the first quarter of 2011. The expansion is expected to be completed in the third quarter. »
Don’t base your global mfg strategy solely on labor rates
As manufacturing costs in China increase, midmarket EMS providers and OEMs are considering global footprint expansions into new geographies, but one of the biggest risks they face is basing their global strategy solely on low labor rates, according to CBA's Global Risk Factors report. »
Mobile communications industry nears $250B
The mobile communications industry, driven by the cell phone market, will near the quarter-trillion-dollar mark by the end of 2010, according to iSuppli, now part of IHS Inc. »
PCB shipments rise, book-to-bill slides in November
Shipments of rigid PCBs and flexible circuits increased 11.8 percent in November 2010 from November 2009, while orders booked rose 5.0 percent from November 2009, according to IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries. »
Outlook looks bleak for display driver ICs
Although the global display driver IC (DDIC) market is projected to reach $6.5 million in 2010, up 14 percent from the 2009 low of $5.7 billion, the long-term outlook looks bleak in the face of continued technological advances, reported iSuppli, now part of IHS Inc. »
Global EMS industry to grow 12%
The global market for electronics manufacturing services (EMS) is returning to double-digit growth, according to a study released by IPC-Association Connecting Electronic Industries. The EMS sector was the last in the electronics supply chain to feel the impact of the global recession and the last to rebound in 2010, said IPC. »
Intel to invest $6-8B in U.S. wafer fabs
Intel plans to invest between $6 billion and $8 billion to fund a new development fab in Oregon and upgrades to four existing U.S. factories to manufacture next-generation 22-nanometer (nm) process technology. The projects will support 6,000 to 8,000 construction jobs and result in 800 to 1,000 new permanent high-tech jobs. »
TI expands analog capacity with acquisition
TI will purchase two wafer fabs and manufacturing equipment in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan, which will increase the company's production capacity of analog semiconductors. The assets currently are operated by Spansion Japan Limited (SJL) and are being acquired under a court-approved plan of reorganization, said TI. »
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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