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
GM to add 1,000 tech jobs in Michigan
General Motors plans to add 1,000 engineers and researchers in Michigan over the next two years to expand its vehicle electrification expertise in the areas of automotive battery, electric motor and power control technologies. »
Automakers advance EV plans, add ‘green’ jobs
Ford is investing $135 million to design and manufacture key components for the company's next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles as part of its strategy to build a center of excellence in Michigan. The automaker also signed a deal with Coulomb Technologies to provide free charging stations to some of its first electric vehicle owners. Meanwhile, Nissan... »
Automotive electronics market to reach $244B by 2017
The automotive electronic systems market dropped 15 percent in 2009 when demand shifted to smaller, lower-cost vehicles with fewer electronic features, according to a report from Strategy Analytics. However, the market researcher forecasts a significant recovery in 2010. »
Tesla, Toyota partner on electric vehicles
Tesla Motors and Toyota Motor recently announced they will work together to develop electric vehicles (EVs), parts, production systems and engineering support. Tesla also purchased the NUMMI vehicle manufacturing plant in Fremont to produce the Model S EV. »
SAE releases interface standard for hybrid/electric vehicles
SAE International has released a standard that provides a standard interface between plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles, and electrical charging systems. »
DOE to award $100 million for hybrid/EV battery and biofuel projects
The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is offering a second round of grants totaling $100 million for advanced research projects, targeted at batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles, biofuels and carbon capture technologies. Applicants need to submit a concept paper by January 10, 2010. »
PREMO, Nagares to develop smart-grid modules for green vehicles
Nagares Group, an automotive solutions provider to the automotive market, and PREMO, a manufacturer of inductive and EMC components, have announced a joint agreement to develop and produce smart-grid interface EMC modules for future electric and hybrid vehicle applications. »
Saft to build lithium-ion battery factory in Florida
Saft is planning to build a new lithium-ion (Li-ion) factory in Jacksonville, Florida, that will roughly generate 2779 jobs in the area over the next six years, thanks to a $95 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The project is estimated to cost about $200... »
Federal funding delivers $3.4 billion for a smart-energy grid
The Obama Administration has announced $3.4 billion in funding, under the federal stimulus act, to upgrade the U.S. electrical grid. »
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. »
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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