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
Renesas leads in automotive ICs
Renesas Electronics was the leading supplier of semiconductors to the automotive sector in 2010, ahead of Infineon Technologies, according to Semicast Research. »
Arrow, Freescale, Linear roll analog module
Arrow Electronics has partnered with Freescale Semiconductor and Linear Technology to launch a new analog peripheral module, targeted at industrial and medical applications, for the Freescale Tower System development platform. »
Freescale unveils new family of multicore processors
Aimed at providing greater performance for a host of consumer electronics products including tablets, smart phones and eReaders, Freescale unveils the i.MX 6 series of quad-, dual- and single-core applications processors for smart mobile, automotive infotainment and embedded devices. »
Electronica 2010: Component suppliers target automotive applications
Electronic component and system suppliers are showcasing a host of solutions at Electronica 2010 that are aimed at a variety of automotive applications ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) chargers to automotive safety systems. »
Freescale dual-core MCU simplifies in-vehicle networking for BMW SAVs
Freescale Semiconductor has developed a high-performance microcontroller (MCU) based on its Power Architecture technology for BMW Group's 2010 luxury sports activity vehicles (SAVs).The 32-bit dual-core MCU enabled BMW's designers to simplify the connection of in-vehicle networks at a single point, while reducing cost. »
Freescale MCUs target smart-meter apps
Freescale intros three advanced microcontroller (MCU) solutions, together with smart-meter reference designs, targeting electricity and flow meter applications. The microcontrollers enable smart meters to be designed with tamper detection mechanisms and real-time usage monitoring, providing customers with an extra layer of security for their smart-meter products. »
Infineon takes top spot for automotive ICs, Freescale slips to third
Infineon Technologies outsold Freescale Semiconductor as the leading supplier of semiconductors to the automotive industry in 2009, according to a report from Semicast Research. »
Avnet MCU training videos deliver tips for faster programming
Avnet EMA unveils its Microcontroller Technology Spotlight series of multimedia instructional videos at its Online Technical Training Web site, delivering technology overviews and demonstrations on some of the most innovative microcontroller technology solutions in the market today. »
Freescale offers iMX Android eval kit
Freescale offers a new eval kit based on the Android platform and Freescale's i.MX51 processor. »
Freescale beefs up DSP with enhanced acceleration engine
Freescale launches the MSC8155, a higher performance and cost-optimized version of the company's flagship MSC8156 DSP based on the latest StarCore technology. »
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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