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TrendChip claims first energy-saving switch chip for broadband access
TrendChip claims to offer the first energy-saving Ethernet switch chip designed specifically for broadband access platforms. The TC2205Fswitch chip features four automatic energy-saving 10/100M Ethernet ports, meeting the IEEE 802.3az industry standard. The chip also can detect network cable length and unused network ports in order to manage power consumption. »
Electronics firms tackle sustainability issues
While it may be in part due to Earth Day this week, many electronics companies -- including AMD, IBM, Motorola and UMC -- are rushing to release their corporate sustainability reports and goals, aimed at driving down both energy consumption and carbon emissions. It also impacts their supply chain. »
Ultra-mini temp sensor and monitor boosts reliability, energy savings
Aimed at monitoring system temperature in computers, printers, video projectors, servers, routers and other consumer electronics both when they are operating and are in sleep mode, Semtech Corp.'s SX8733 temperature sensing and monitoring device touts a small size, low-power draw, high precision and high integration functionality. »
Weathering the recession storm, Part 4
If there is one thing that leading suppliers in the electronics industry agree on is that the downturn hit fast and steep. As a result, most suppliers moved quickly to reduce cost by consolidating plants, cutting their employee headcount, and pruning product lines. Here's our interview with Allan Lam, Fairchild Semiconductor's EVP, worldwide sales... »
Study: Video calibration improves energy efficiency of HDTVs
The THX study, which evaluated plasma and LCD HDTV performance, finds that video calibration improves energy efficiency by up to 50 percent, depending on the display's technology platform, screen size and model year. »

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.
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.
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.



Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.