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
Peerless to sell CW switches, connectors
Peerless Electronics Inc. has signed an agreement to distribute CW Industries line of specialized switches and connectors. The electromechanical and connector distributor will stock CW's connectors for the defense and aerospace industries. »
Digi-Key beefs up interconnect lines
Digi-Key now offers 3M's SL8800 Series of twin axial ribbon cable. The catalog distributor also has expanded its distribution agreement with Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. to include Europe and Asia. »
Pulse Electronics raises component prices
Pulse Electronics has announced price hikes across the board for its component lines, starting with new quotes and contracts due to rising raw materials costs for base materials and plastics and increased labor rates in China. »
EDAC buys MH Connectors
The EDAC Group of Companies has completed its acquisition of MH Connectors Ltd., a manufacturer of D-sub connectors, hoods and other interconnect products. »
ICC approved as VA distributor for Amphenol Fiber Systems
Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) has approved Interstate Connecting Components (ICC) as a value-added distributor for AFSI's MIL-PRF-28876 connector series. With the approval of both AFSI and DLA Land and Maritime, ICC can begin assembling M28876 connectors in its Moorestown, N.J., facility. »
Digi-Key, ITT Cannon partner
Digi-Key and ITT Cannon have entered into a worldwide distribution agreement. ITT products are now available for purchase on Digi-Key's global Websites and will be featured in future print and online catalogs. »
Amphenol PCB connectors address power bus apps
Amphenol Industrial intros three compact, high-amperage, ROHS-compliant RADSOK PCB connectors for a variety of power bus applications. »
Connectors: Watch for price hikes, stable lead times
Rising raw materials costs continue to plague connector manufacturers. This is likely to result in higher tags for most connector products in the first half of 2011, said suppliers. The good news for buyers is that lead times are starting to return to industry-standard deliveries after stretching in the second half of 2010. »
Mouser sells Tyco Electronics LCEDI connectors
Mouser stocks Tyco Electronics' next-generation LCEDI family of connectors. These connectors are designed to provide exceptional electrical performance in both LVDS and embedded DisplayPort (eDP) applications. »
Positronic D-Sub comes with new design
Positronic intros a next-generation version of its environmental D-Subminiature connector, which features a new "Unibody" design. »
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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