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. -
Archive for FEATURES »
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.
-
Archive for Linecard Expansions »
Tag Archive
RF ICs cut parts count, board space
ADI unveils two variable gain amplifier (VGA) products that feature new levels of integration and performance for broadband communications systems. »
ADI demos first digital PFC controller with power metering
ADI recently demonstrated the industry's first digital PFC controller with highly accurate AC power meter capability and inrush control functionality. »
ADI intros AFE chips for ECG systems
ADI unveils the first product in a series of fully integrated analog front-end (AFE) chips that significantly cuts the signal chain bill of materials. »
ADI HDMI transmitters shrink for portable designs
ADI claims two of the industry's smallest and thinnest low-power transmitters to incorporate HDMI version 1.4 specification support for 3-D display resolutions and extended colorimetry. »
Knowles infringes Analog Devices’ patent
ADI has announced that the ITC has ruled in favor of Analog Devices in its lawsuit against Knowles Electronics. »
Sensors take a front seat at Electronica 2010
From VTI's tiny 3-axis gyro sensor that touts the lowest power consumption of 5 mA to OmniVision's 8-MP RAW CMOS image sensor for smart phones, sensor manufacturers took center stage at this year's Electronica show. »
ADI claims first fully isolated industrial CAN transceivers
ADI unveils two transceivers that the company claims are the first to isolate both data signals and power for systems using the control-area network (CAN) communications bus, aimed at industrial and instrumentation applications. »
ADI current sense amp claims highest accuracy
ADI claims the industry's most accurate high-voltage amplifier for current sensing applications. The AD8207 zero-drift, high-voltage, bi-directional current sense amplifier meets the performance and quality requirements for motor and solenoid control in industrial and automotive applications. »
WLED charge-pump backlight driver cuts need for backlighting processor in portables
ADI says its ADP8870 WLED charge-pump backlight driver eliminates the need for a processor for backlighting in portable devices. The ADP8870 lowers the power consumption of battery-operated handheld devices by up to 45 percent without compromising viewing quality, said ADI. »
ADI digital temp sensors claim highest accuracy over wide temp range
Launched at Sensors Expo, ADI offers two fully calibrated, 16-bit-resolution, high-linearity digital temperature sensors that claim the industry's highest level of precision over a wide operating temperature range. »
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.
-
Archive for EA Blog »
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. -
Archive for New Products »