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
Avnet EM adds supply chain app for Android users
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas offers a new application that allows customers who use Android phones to instantly check their order status and supply chain activity. Avnet's Supply Chain Central (SCC) application is now available for free download from the Android Market. »
Avnet reports record sales
Avnet Inc. has reported that its quarterly revenue for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010, ended July 3, 2010, increased 38.5 percent year-over-year reaching a record $5.21 billion, with fiscal year 2010 revenue growing by 18.1 percent year-over-year, achieving a record $19.16 billion. »
Avnet EM first distributor certified for Renesas Board ID products
Avnet Electronics Marketing is the first distributor certified by Renesas Technology America to program the company's security IC product, Board ID. »
Avnet EM launches Embedded Division
The Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas business region of Avnet, Inc. has launched a dedicated embedded division for customers in the Americas region. The Avnet Embedded division will offer products such as single board computers, storage products drives, flat panels, operating systems and integration services. »
Electronic components recovery drives Avnet sales up 13% in Q2
Avnet reports revenue of $4.83 billion for the second quarter fiscal year 2010, ended January 2, 2010, boosting sales by 13.2 percent over the second quarter fiscal year 2009. »
Avnet EM delivers development platform for embedded industrial automation apps
The Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas business region of Avnet, Inc. has released the BF518F FMC Development Kit, aimed at industrial, instrumentation and energy management designs. Avnet says this is the first development platform that combines the benefits of Analog Devices' Blackfin architecture with the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework OS. »
Avnet reports 4Q revenue, book-to-bill turns positive
Avnet, Inc. has reported revenue of $3.77 billion for the fourth quarter fiscal 2009 ended June 27, 2009, decreasing 19.5 percent over the fourth quarter fiscal 2008. Revenue for fiscal 2009 was $16.23 billion, down 9.6 percent over fiscal 2008 revenue of $17.95 billion. The global distributor generated cash flow from operations of $330... »
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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