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
Tablets, smart phones drive record MEMS growth
The market for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) in consumer electronics and mobile communications devices is expected to generate record growth in 2011, thanks to tablet and smart-phone demand, according to IHS iSuppli. »
SuperSpeed USB to take off in 2011
The big story for USB in 2010 was the emergence of the SuperSpeed standard, said In-Stat. The market research firm forecasts that nearly 80 million USB SuperSpeed-enabled devices will ship in 2011. »
Small-signal MOSFETS claim new RDS(on) benchmark
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has launched a family of small-signal MOSFETs, claiming breakthrough low RDS(on) performance. »
Spansion flash memory delivers faster speed in smaller package
The Spansion GL-S family now offers densities of 128-Mb, 256-Mb, 512-Mb, 1-Gb and 2-Gb for a broad range of applications including automotive in-cabin electronics, consumer electronics, gaming, set-top box, telecommunications and networking. »
CE industry to reach $186B in 2011, says CEA
The consumer electronics industry is expected to generate more than $186 billion in revenues in 2011, after growing six percent in 2010, according to the semi-annual industry forecast from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). »
Green Plug debuts Green Power Processor at CES
Green Plug unveils its Green Power Processor (GPP), an advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) that enables consumer electronics manufacturers to design digital power adapter architectures that save energy by improving the communications between the power source and the connected device. The GPP will be available in the second quarter of 2011. »
Freescale unveils new family of multicore processors
Aimed at providing greater performance for a host of consumer electronics products including tablets, smart phones and eReaders, Freescale unveils the i.MX 6 series of quad-, dual- and single-core applications processors for smart mobile, automotive infotainment and embedded devices. »
Future beefs up wireless offerings with Redpine products
Under a global distribution agreement, Future Electronics will distribute Redpine Signals, Inc.'s broad portfolio of wireless chipsets, modules and development kits. »
VTI to enter MEMS timing device market
Expanding its presence in the consumer electronics industry, VTI Technologies plans to enter the MEMS timing device market with the launch of its first timing device in early 2011. »
Synaptics capacitive touchscreens: Just the right touch for appliances
Touch user interfaces have made significant advances in the consumer electronics market particularly for mobile phones and notebook computers, opening the door for adoption in other applications including white goods, computer peripherals, medical equipment, and instrumentation. Synaptics made its debut in the home appliance market earlier this year with the launch of the Samsung... »
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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