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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Mouser opens three new support centers
Mouser Electronics, Inc. has recently opened three new customer support centers -- two in Europe and one in Asia, giving the catalog distributor a total of 17 locations worldwide. »
Reverse logistics programs help reduce costs, mitigate risks
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. »
Independent distributors expect another strong year
Business may not be as robust as last year, but some independents say double-digit growth is likely in 2011. »
Digi-Key sells Interlink products
Digi-Key Corp. will distribute Interlink Electronics' products under a global distribution agreement. These products are now available for purchase on Digi-Key's global websites. »
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. »
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. »
Mouser boosts portfolio with RF energy harvesting
Mouser and Powercast have signed a global distribution agreement that allows the catalog distributor to sell Powercast's Powerharvester receivers. The devices are available from stock. »
Distribution rules in 2010
Electronics Advocate readers have spoken. Distribution was the hot topic for 2010 with three of our top ten feature articles focused on leading distributors in North America and the state of the industry. Trends in advanced IC packaging also garnered a lot of interest this year. »
Arrow buys Nu Horizons
Arrow Electronics, Inc. is buying Nu Horizons Electronics, aimed at increasing the global distributor's presence in the Asia-Pacific region, in an all cash transaction for $7.00 per share. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2010. »
Digi-Key, RECOM enter into global distribution contract
Digi-Key and RECOM Power have signed a global distribution agreement that allows Digi-Key to distribute RECOM Power's products to customers worldwide. »
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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