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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Supply Chain
EAO simplifies inventory search, ordering
EAO Switch Corp. has launched a new product search function at the EAO U.S. home page that allows purchasers and engineers to search for an EAO Switch HMI component by part number, as well as view EAO's on-hand inventory and which distributors have the parts in stock. A direct link is provided to the... »
Analog IC prices to rise in Q3
Buyers should prepare for price hikes of about two percent for general-purpose analog ICs in the third quarter as a result of supply disruptions caused by the Japan earthquake and tsunami in March, reported IHS iSuppli. »
LCD panel pricing inches up slightly in June
Despite weak demand for large-sized liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in June, overall LCD pricing is expected to increase slightly this month as companies rebuild inventories to mitigate any potential supply disruptions related to the Japan earthquake and tsunami in March, reported IHS iSuppli. »
Electronics supply chain to fully recover in Q3 from Japan disaster, says IHS
The entire electronics supply chain is expected to fully recover in the third quarter of 2011 from the Japan earthquake and tsunami on March 11, reported IHS iSuppli. »
Apple tops supply chain rankings
Apple has maintained its leadership position in Gartner's seventh annual Supply Chain Top 25 ranking for the fourth year in a row. »
Apple is biggest IC buyer
Thanks to demand for the iPhone and iPad, Apple Inc. has become the largest buyer of semiconductors among OEMs in 2010 for the first time, according to a new report from IHS iSuppli. »
NAND Flash prices dip by 2-10% in May
Contract pricing for mainstream NAND flash fell by roughly two to ten percent in the first half of May, according to DRAMeXchange, a research department of Trendforce. Inventories also remain high due to earlier speculative buying right after the Japan earthquake in March, said the market research firm. »
LCD panel prices stabilize
The Japan disaster has stabilized overall pricing for large-sized liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in May and June, according to IHS iSuppli. »
DRAM pricing rises nearly 3% in May
Contract pricing for DDR3 2 GB DRAMs rose 2.7 percent from $18.25 to $18.75 during the first half of May, according to DRAMeXchange. »
Crystal lead times stretch to 12 weeks
Supply disruptions of crystals as a result of the Japan earthquake and tsunami have caused lead times to stretch from eight weeks in March to 12 weeks in April, reported IHS iSuppli. »
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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