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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Renewable Energy
First Solar tops PV module supplier rankings
First Solar, a leading thin-film manufacturer, is the top PV module supplier in 2009, surpassing all of its crystalline rivals to ship more than a gigawatt (GW) of modules, according to a report from IMS Research. The report also shows that modules sold by U.S.-based suppliers exceeded those from Japanese makers for the first... »
PV installations to nearly double in 2010, spot shortages ahead, says iSuppli
Global solar installations are projected to rise to 13.6 GW in 2010, up 93.6 percent from 7.0 GW in 2009 due to a rising sales in Germany coupled with falling prices, reports iSuppli. As a result, there could be possible spot shortages of inverters and panels that could restrain growth, said iSuppli. »
Cloudy forecast for PV solar market in 2010
The photovoltaic (PV) solar market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26 percent through 2014, although the PV module market contracted on a revenue basis last year, according to a new Gartner report. »
AMSC receives $70M order from Chinese wind turbine maker
AMSC receives an initial $70-million order for complete wind turbine electrical control systems from China's Shenyang Blower Works (SBW). »
DOE invests $12M in solar technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will invest up to $12 million in four companies to support the development of early stage solar energy technologies and help them advance to full commercial scale. The companies are Alta Devices, Solar Junction, Tetra Sun and Semprius. »
U.S. wind energy industry installs nearly 10,000 MW in 2009, manufacturing lags behind
The U.S. wind industry installed 10,000 megawatts of new generating capacity in 2009, breaking all previous records, but still lags in manufacturing, according to the American Wind Energy Association »
Bachmann selects ADI converters for wind-to-power conversion
Bachmann electronic, a manufacturer of electronic control systems in wind turbines, has selected Analog Device's data converters as key components in its control systems for wind turbines and other industrial systems. Bachmann's electronic control systems have a proven availability of more than 99.96 percent and play an essential role in enabling 30,000 wind power... »
AMSC to develop 5-MW wind turbines with China’s Dongfang Turbine
American Superconductor Corp., a global power technologies company, has expanded its relationship with China's third largest wind turbine manufacturer, Dongfang Turbine Co. Ltd. »
Enel, Sharp, ST to form largest solar panel plant in Italy
Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics have signed an agreement for the manufacture of triple-junction thin-film photovoltaic panels in Italy, touted as the largest photovoltaic panel manufacturing plant in the country. »
AWEA: Top wind power trends in 2010
As renewable energy dominates economic and energy issues in the U.S., the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has identified several trends and indicators to watch in 2010. »
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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