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
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. »
Kemet to expand production capacity in U.S.
Kemet has been awarded a $15.1-million Department of Energy (DoE) grant to support the development of electric-drive vehicles in the United States. The company plans to use the grant to expand production capacity at its S.C. plant to support several projects underway and to create more than 110 new jobs. »
GM advances fuel cell system, EV collaboration
General Motors Co. has announced that its second generation hydrogen fuel cell system under development is half the size, 220 pounds lighter and uses less than half the precious metal of the current generation in the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell electric vehicle. The auto maker also announced a partnership with Reva Electric Car Company... »
Fisker Automotive gets $528M loan from DOE for hybrid vehicles
The Department of Energy (DoE) announced a $528.7 million conditional loan for Fisker Automotive for the development of two lines of plug-in hybrid vehicles. The project is expected to create or save approximately 5,000 jobs for domestic parts suppliers and thousands more to manufacture a plug-in hybrid in the U.S. »
DoE finalizes $5.9B loan for Ford Motor
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has closed on its loan offer of $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Company to transform its factories across Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles. »
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. »
Daimler to roll new smart fortwo electric-drive vehicles
Daimler AG has announced that it will start production of its new smart fortwo electric-drive vehicles in mid-November 2009 at its factory in Hambach, France. »
Ener1 buys stake in electric car maker
Ener1, Inc., together with a group of investors, plans to invest $47 million of equity funding into Think Global AS, a Norwegian electric vehicle producer. Ener1 will hold a 31 percent stake in the company. »
Electric Hummer H3E gets 50 miles on Raser batteries
Raser Technologies, Inc, an energy technology company, has demonstrated over 50 miles of an all-electric range by its electric Hummer H3E in a preliminary road test. »
Ford unveils intelligent grid communications system for PHEVs
Ford Motor company is one step closer to the commercialization of electric vehicles. The car company said it has developed an intelligent communications and control system, with its utility partners, for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The system enables the vehicles to communicate with the electric grid via smart meters through wireless networking. »
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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