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
Solar tops clean-tech jobs, says research
The top five sectors for clean-tech job activity in the U.S., based on a combination of job placements, job postings, and public and private investments, are solar, biofuels and biomaterials, conservation and efficiency, smart grid, and wind power, according to a new report from Clean Edge. »
Green Computing Market to reach $223.7B in 2013
The green computing equipment is forecast to grow from $47 billion in 2009 to $223.7 billion in 2013, according to NextGen Research. »
Distributed PV market to reach nearly $60B by 2013
The distributed photovoltaic (PV) market is projected to reach nearly $60 billion by 2013, up from $30 billion in 2008, according to a new report from Pike Research »
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. »
Has the PV market rebounded?
Shipments of solar power (PV) equipment grew by 81 percent in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter, indicating that the worst of the industry's downturn may be over, according to latest analysis from IMS Research. »
EDF, First Solar to build largest solar plant in France
EDF Energies Nouvelles and First Solar, Inc. have announced a joint venture to build France's largest solar panel manufacturing plant with an initial annual capacity of more than 100 megawatt-peak (MWp). The plant will produce solar panels made with First Solar's advanced, thin-film photovoltaic technology. »
QuantaSol claims 28.3% efficient single-junction solar cell
QuantaSol Ltd, a new independent designer and manufacturer of strain-balanced quantum-well solar cells, claims to have manufactured the most efficient single-junction solar cell. Under development for two years, QuantaSol's single-junction device has been independently tested by Fraunhofer ISE as achieving 28.3 percent efficiency at greater than 500 suns. »
Samsung offers first TCO-certified netbook
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. claims to offer the industry's first netbook certified to the TCO environmental and usability standard. The TCO-certified N120 ultra-light netbook is free from mercury and other hazardous materials. The company also touts the netbook's energy efficiency and ergonomically designed keyboard and display. »
Grid price parity to fuel solar boom in California, says researcher
Falling costs and time-of-use electricity pricing is starting to make solar competitive with traditional energy, according to new research by Lux Research. However, grid price parity varies by location and the closest parity for commercial rooftop installations is in California, according to the study. »
IPC urges members to fight TBBPA ban in Germany, Sweden
IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries is urging its members in Germany and Sweden to voice their concerns over a ban of Tetrabromobisphenol(a) (TBBPA), a popular flame retardant used in more than 80 percent of the world's PCBs. »
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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