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
U.S. solar demand to grow, while Europe slips
Due to solar incentive cuts, photovoltaic (PV) demand in Europe will slip from 82 percent in 2010 to 65 percent in 2011, while U.S. demand share grows from five to nine percent over the same time period, according to new research from Solarbuzz. »
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. »
Global LCD-TV shipments rise 31% in 2010
Global TV shipments will reach more than 247 million units in 2010, a 17 percent increase from 2009, and the best growth rate since the start of the transition to flat panel TVs, reported DisplaySearch. »
Mixed forecasts for solar, prices to fall 8%
PV module shipments are expected to slow, starting in the fourth quarter of 2010 and declining close to ten percent quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2011, according to IMS Research. The market research firm also expects PV module prices to decline by eight percent in the first quarter of 2011. »
Digi-Key continues to ship product despite flight delays
Digi-Key continues to ship product to customers in Europe and the United Kingdom despite flight delays due to volcanic ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland. »
Smart meter deployment to reach 212M units in 2014
The number of smart electric meters deployed worldwide will increase from 76 million units in 2009 to about 212 million in 2014, particularly in North America and Europe, according to a study from ABI Research. »
Military connector market poised for growth in 2010
Global sales of military connectors are expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2 percent from 2008 to 2013, according to a new report from Bishop & Associates Inc. The market researcher estimates that the military connector market will grow from about $2.79 billion in 2009 to $2.97 billion in 2010, reaching $3.55 billion... »
Infineon to lead E3Car EV research project
Europe's largest research project to advance the development of electric vehicles has been launched under the leadership of Infineon Technologies AG, which could propel Europe into the position of world leader in the advancement and production of electric vehicles. »
Weathering the recession storm, Part 2
Here's our second interview in the series with Harley Feldberg, president of Avnet Electronics Marketing. »
Margins, burdened cost of labor remains relatively flat in Q4 for EMS industry, says market researcher
The burdened cost of labor for electronics manufacturing services (EMS) in the fourth quarter of 2009 are expected to be flat to very slightly lower in Mexico; marginally higher in Eastern Europe, Japan and China; and flat in the balance of the reported global geographies, according to a new report from Charlie Barnhart &... »
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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