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
Samsung retains leadership position in DRAM market
Global revenue for the DRAM industry in the second quarter of 2011 totaled approximately $8.1 billion, reported DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce. »
Japan disaster impacts supply chain
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. »
Samsung holds biggest share of DRAM market
DRAM revenue for Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. in the fourth quarter of 2010 totaled $3.6 billion, tallying a 41.7 percent share of the $8.7 billion market, according to preliminary figures, reported IHS iSuppli. »
Samsung tops DRAM supplier ranking in Q3
Samsung Electronics is the only supplier among the top five ranked DRAM companies to achieve revenue growth in the third quarter of 2010, according to iSuppli. »
HP, Hynix partner to bring memristor to market in next-gen memory
Heralded as a new technology to deliver more energy-efficient computing, HP has entered into a joint development agreement with Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (Icheon, Korea) to bring the memristor -- a new circuit element first demonstrated in HP Labs -- to market in future memory products. »
NAND memory pricing slips again
Gartner is revising its overall pricing trend for NAND memory devices from down in the mid-single digits to negative 11 percent for the third quarter, followed by a similar level of decline in the fourth quarter. »
Watch for potential DRAM shortages in second half, says iSuppli
DRAM supplies may be falling short of demand due to limited manufacturing equipment availability and challenges in process migrations, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp. »
iSuppli raises Q1 2010 semiconductor revenue
Global semiconductor revenue in the first quarter of 2010 rose by 2 percent compared to the fourth quarter, exceeding previous expectations and indicating strong growth in 2010, according to iSuppli Corp. Renesas Electronics also made its debut in the top ten ranking. »
Buyers should keep an eye on NAND Flash supply
Despite relatively stable pricing for NAND Flash in April, strong OEM demand particularly in the embedded handset market may result in allocations during the third quarter, reports Gartner. »
Global IC revenue fell 10.5% in 2009, DRAM prices climb
The global semiconductor market reached $228.4 billion in 2009, down $26.8 billion, or 10.5 percent from 2008, marking two consecutive years of revenue declines, reports Gartner. »
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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