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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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. »
IBM boosts forecast for U.S. retail electronics, appliance sales
U.S. retailers of electronics and appliances are expected to grow sales by $739 million in September and October, increasing five percent compared with the same period last year, according to an IBM forecast. »
Mouser stocks Tyco Electronics SlimSeal SSL connectors
Mouser Electronics has announced stock for Tyco Electronics' SlimSeal SSL connectors for indoor and outdoor LED lighting applications. »
IBM forecasts growth in retailer electronics, appliance sectors
U.S. retailers of electronics and appliances are expected to grow sales of those products by $953 million in June, July and August, according to IBM. The forecast represents a four percent increase compared with the same period last year. This can be seen as good news for consumer electronics and appliance makers. »
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... »
Altium adds support for Spartan-6 FPGA
Altium adds support for the Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA family to the latest version of Altium Designer. This latest upgrade delivers more performance, logic and options for FPGA designers, says Altium. »
CES 2010 to address tech policies
Top policymakers will address key technology issues, including broadcast to cable, broadband to wireless and telecom to satellite at the 2010 International CES trade show, according to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). Produced by CEA, CES 2010 is scheduled for Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. »
Electronics and bio cells talk to each other with IMEC’s micronail chip
IMEC says its unique microchip with microscopic nail structures enables communication between electronics and biological cells. Each micronail structure serves as a close contact-point for one cell, and contains an electrode that can very accurately record and trigger in real-time the electrical activity of an individual electrogenic cell in a network. »
Delphi bets on HEVs to drive growth
Global emissions standards and fuel economy regulations will accelerate demand for hybrid and electric vehicle technology, said Delphi Corp. at this week's IAA 2009, the international motor show for passenger cars in Frankfurt. »
Avnet to sell NMB’s axial fans and blowers
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas business region of Avnet Inc. has inked a deal with NMB Technologies. »
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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