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
Saft opens lithium-ion battery plant in Florida
Saft has inaugurated its advanced automated lithium-ion battery factory in Jacksonville, Florida. »
DOE closes $1.4B loan to Nissan to build EVs, advanced batteries
The DOE closes its $1.4 billion loan agreement with Nissan to retool their Smyrna, Tennessee factory to build advanced electric automobiles and an advanced battery manufacturing facility. »
DOE invests $12M in solar technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will invest up to $12 million in four companies to support the development of early stage solar energy technologies and help them advance to full commercial scale. The companies are Alta Devices, Solar Junction, Tetra Sun and Semprius. »
DOE funds $37M in SSL projects
The DOE is funding more than $37 million to support 17 high-efficiency SSL projects. Award winners include Cree, Philips Lumileds, Universal Display and Veeco Instruments »
DOE to award $100 million for hybrid/EV battery and biofuel projects
The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is offering a second round of grants totaling $100 million for advanced research projects, targeted at batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles, biofuels and carbon capture technologies. Applicants need to submit a concept paper by January 10, 2010. »
DOE: Appliance makers need to comply with new standards by January 8
Appliance makers have 30 days (Jan. 8) to demonstrate compliance with the U.S. Department of Energy's energy-efficiency standards. Separately, the DOE has banned certain LG French-door refrigerator-freezers from using the ENERGY STAR label effective January 2, 2010, as part of its broader effort to expand enforcement. »
Clemson University receives $45M for wind energy test facility
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Clemson University to receive up to $45 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for a wind energy test facility that will improve the performance, durability, and reliability of utility-scale wind turbines. »
National labs get $104 M in funding
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $104.7 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for eight new projects at seven DOE National Laboratories. These projects will support research, development and testing of clean energy and efficiency technologies. »
Saft to build lithium-ion battery factory in Florida
Saft is planning to build a new lithium-ion (Li-ion) factory in Jacksonville, Florida, that will roughly generate 2779 jobs in the area over the next six years, thanks to a $95 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The project is estimated to cost about $200... »
Benchmarking tool helps semi fabs meet sustainable manufacturing goals
Addressing the semiconductor industry's need for sustainable manufacturing, the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in partnership with the International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI), are releasing for beta testing a computer-based tool to help semiconductor fabs benchmark and improve their energy and water efficiency. »
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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