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
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. »
Mobile designs fuel the demand for smaller, cheaper and less power hungry accelerometers
Several top suppliers of three-axis accelerometers -- including Analog Devices, Bosch Sensortec, Freescale, and STMicro -- have beefed up their product portfolios over the past year with some significant enhancements aimed at lower power consumption, higher resolution, and smaller packaging. »
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. »
Vote for your favorite development kit at element14
element14, an online collaborative community and technology store for electronic design engineers, is sponsoring a development kit poll and drawing for its U.S. users, now through May 31, 2010. »
DA5 consortium to develop high-lead solder alternatives
Bosch, Freescale Semiconductor, Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductors and STMicroelectronics have formed a consortium to develop alternatives for high-lead solder for attaching die to semiconductor packages during manufacturing. The new DA5 consortium is soliciting input from die attach material suppliers to jointly evaluate and develop possible alternatives. »
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 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. »
Freescale delivers energy-efficient 3-axis accelerometer
Designed to enhance mobile consumer experiences with improved motion detection, Freescale intros the MMA8450Q 3-axis accelerometer. »
IC makers target smart-meter market
TI and Freescale are beefing up their smart-meter product portfolios as utilities seek compliant metering solutions to meet energy-efficiency guidelines in the U.S and Europe. TI is expanding its smart metering line-up with 16 new MSP430 MCUs while Freescale has announced an advanced meter reference design, built on an optimized microcontroller technology. »
Engineers: Get a “roadtest” of new technologies from Freescale, Altera at element14
element14, a new online technology resource and community for electronic design engineers, has launched a RoadTest Group on its site that gives users the opportunity to trial and review the newest technologies from a variety of industry leading manufacturers. »
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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