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
Power IC market to hit $25.5B in 2015
Despite slowing demand in the second half of 2011, the global power discrete and module market is forecast to grow by $10 billion to reach $25.5 billion in 2015, reported IMS Research. The market research firm expects the power module market to grow nine percent in 2011. »
UPS market recovery continues
The global uninterruptible power supply (UPS) market continues on the road to recovery following cutbacks in IT expenditures and new project builds during the recession in 2009, according to a new report from IMS Research. »
Emerging markets drive STB growth
The share of set-top boxes (STBs) shipped to emerging digital TV markets such as China, India, Russia and Latin America will account for more than 45 percent of global STB shipments between 2011 and 2015, according to IMS Research. »
Power IC market grew 43% in 2010
The power semiconductor discrete and module market returned to growth in 2010, growing 43 percent to reach nearly $16 billion, according to IMS Research. »
TI tops power IC ranking
Texas Instruments (TI) remains the largest supplier in the power management and driver IC market in 2010, according to preliminary research results from IMS Research. »
LED supply chain brightens in 2011, says IMS
After 67 percent growth in 2010, reaching $8 billion in sales, the blue/green or GaN LED market is forecast to grow 38 percent in 2011, reaching $10.8 billion, according to IMS Research. »
UPS revenues top $7 billion in 2010
The global market for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) continues to recover from the economic downturn, as revenues in the fourth quarter of 2010 were 10.8 percent higher than the same period in 2009, according to IMS Research. »
Nichia tops LED supplier ranking
Nichia remains the top supplier by revenue for the second year in a row, but will be challenged in 2011 by Samsung LED, which currently holds the number two position, reports IMS Research. »
Mixed forecasts for solar, prices to fall 8%
PV module shipments are expected to slow, starting in the fourth quarter of 2010 and declining close to ten percent quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2011, according to IMS Research. The market research firm also expects PV module prices to decline by eight percent in the first quarter of 2011. »
Power IC market falls 24% in 2009
The power semiconductor market fell 24 percent in 2009, reaching $10.1 billion last year, according to IMS Research. Power modules dropped by 26 percent and discrete semiconductors declined by 24 percent over 2008. The decline is the largest since 2001, according to the market research firm. »
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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