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
Avnet Express enhances SCM features
Avnet Express, the e-Commerce engine for Avnet Electronics Marketing, has added several new Web enhancements that will make it easier for existing customers in the Americas to manage their supply chains. »
Pridmore redesigns website
Pridmore has re-launched its website with several new features to make it easier to search for and buy components. »
Digi-Key drops print catalog for the environment
Digi-Key has dropped all print versions of its product catalog and TechZone Magazine, offering this content exclusively online. »
No risk of component shipment radiation from Japan
ECIA says the U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports that air and sea cargo is currently being monitored for evidence of radiation and that there is no current risk related to electronic component shipments from Japan. »
Digi-Key hits $1.5B sales milestone
Digi-Key Corp. has surpassed $1.5 billion in global sales for the first time in 2010, generating a half-billion dollars in the fourth quarter alone. »
PartMiner program helps buyers source parts faster
PartMiner has launched a new partnership program -- SupplyStream -- that aims to help buyers source needed parts faster, while giving suppliers real-time access to request for quotes. »
Component management suite adds pricing, lead times data
SiliconExpert adds inventory pricing and lead-time data to its suite of electronic component management tools, enabling engineers and buyers to make more informed component selection decisions. »
Future inks new deal with austriamicrosystems
A new distribution agreement between electronic component distributor Future Electronics and austriamicrosystems allows the distributor to sell austriamicrosystems' products to customers worldwide. This expands their previous agreement that covered Europe and the Americas. »
PEI-Genesis ships ITT Micro-D connectors in 48 hours
Reducing lead times for its Micro-D harsh-environment connectors, ITT Interconnect Solutions has expanded its Quick Turn program with electronic components distributor PEI-Genesis. »
Symmetry to showcase leading-edge tech lines at ESC
Symmetry Electronics and its eCommerce Division, www.SemiconductorStore.com, will showcase four of their leading-edge technology manufacturers at the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, September 20-23, 2010. »
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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