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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Tag Archive
Atmel to buy ADD Semiconductor
Atmel has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ADD Semiconductor, a privately-held company based in Zaragoza, Spain that develops power line communication solutions. The transaction is expected to close in October. »
TI completes National Semi acquisition
Texas Instruments (TI) has completed the acquisition of National Semiconductor, adding 5,000 National employees to its headcount. TI's Analog semiconductor business now represents more than 50 percent of the company's revenue. »
Broadcom to buy NetLogic
Broadcom Corp. will purchase NetLogic Microsystems, Inc., a manufacturer of network communications processors, for $50 per share in a transaction of about $3.7 billion. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2012. »
Schaffner buys MTC Transformers
Schaffner Group has acquired the dry-type transformers operations of U.S.-based MTC Transformers Inc. for about $14 million. The move is expected to strengthen Schaffner's presence in the North American market, while expanding its technology portfolio in the area of power magnetics. »
Google to buy Motorola Mobility
Google Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc., Libertyville, Ill., for $40.00 per share in cash or approximately $12.5 billion. »
Kemet buys foil plant for $15M
KEMET Corp. has acquired Cornell Dubilier Foil, LLC (CDF), a Tennessee-based manufacturer of foils for $15 million. The foil facility is said to be one of the largest in North America. »
Toshiba to buy Landis+Gyr for $2.3B
In a move aimed at significantly bolstering its new smart-grid growth platform, Toshiba Corp. will acquire Landis+Gyr, a global provider of energy management solutions for utilities, for $2.3 billion in cash. Toshiba expects the acquisition to help the company become a global leader in the smart-grid market by 2020. »
Heilind buys Thompson Electronic Supplies
Heilind Electronics, Inc., a leading distributor of electronic interconnect products, has acquired Thompson Electronic Supplies, a privately-held distributor of electronic components based in Columbus, Ohio. »
Esterline in talks to acquire Souriau
Esterline Corp., a specialty manufacturer serving aerospace and defense markets, has entered into exclusive negotiations with Sagard Private Equity Partners and other shareholders to acquire the Souriau Group, a supplier of highly-engineered connectors for harsh environments based in Versailles, France. »
NVIDIA to buy Icera
NVIDIA will acquire Icera, a manufacturer of baseband processors for 3G and 4G cellular phones and tablets, for $367 million in cash. The deal will be completed in about 30 days. »
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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