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
Defragging the design process
Companies that get bogged down juggling internal development process, multiple tools and multiple sets of design data are in danger of losing sight of the ultimate goal -- product innovation. Altium's answer: Bring all design data into a single cohesive sphere, then formalize the management, storage and release of that data. »
Avnet Memec, Actel launch SmartFusion FPGA design workshop
Avnet Memec and Actel have announced the launch of a 1-day SpeedWay Design Workshop focusing on the capabilities of the SmartFusion intelligent mixed-signal FPGA family. The workshops are scheduled at multiple locations throughout North America starting June 15, 2010. Actel also will showcase the new SmartFusion family at ESC Chicago, June 7-9. »
Avnet MCU training videos deliver tips for faster programming
Avnet EMA unveils its Microcontroller Technology Spotlight series of multimedia instructional videos at its Online Technical Training Web site, delivering technology overviews and demonstrations on some of the most innovative microcontroller technology solutions in the market today. »
Wolfson signs global agreement with Future Electronics
Wolfson Microelectronics has signed a franchise agreement that makes Future Electronics its primary global distributor for all its products globally. »
Managing design and supply complexity in automotive electrical/electronic systems
Managing complexity: it's not as tangible as a cable, connector, electrical center, or electronic module, but it is one of the critical services electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture suppliers like Delphi provides alongside these intricate components and systems. Without it, serious problems can result in terms of design, quality and delivery. With it, the right... »
AMCC renames company to better reflect product focus
Applied Micro Circuits Corp. has announced its new name as AppliedMicro to reflect the company's focus on energy-efficient and cost optimized semiconductor devices for embedded computing, telecommunications and networking applications. The company is striving to reduce the power consumption of its products by as much as 50 percent. »
Avnet, TI, Xilinx launch Analog eLab Videocast
Avnet, TI and Xilinx have launched a new Analog eLab videocast series that demos TI's digital power technology in Xilinx FPGA-based designs. »
Verizon asks equipment manufacturers to get the heat out
Starting in July 2010, Verizon is requiring hardware manufacturers to use thermal modeling when designing circuit boards and cabinets used in network gear in order to increase the operating efficiency of its networks. »
Intel, Numonyx breakthrough paves way for higher density phase change memory
Intel Corp. and Numonyx B.V. have announced a key breakthrough in the research of phase change memory (PCM). Researchers have demonstrated a 64-Mb test chip that enables the ability to stack, or place, multiple layers of PCM arrays within a single die. »
Triad Semi, Z-Focus to demo first software-based, real-time single-mode BLE data transfer
Triad Semi and Z-Focus Technology Group will demonstrate the world's first software-based, real-time Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) data transfer at ARM Techcon3 in Santa Clara, California, October 21-22, 2009. The demonstration, based on the BLE v0.9 prototyping specification, will wirelessly stream real-time digitized signals from Triad's new Mocha development system to a PC display,... »
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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