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
LCD panel pricing inches up slightly in June
Despite weak demand for large-sized liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in June, overall LCD pricing is expected to increase slightly this month as companies rebuild inventories to mitigate any potential supply disruptions related to the Japan earthquake and tsunami in March, reported IHS iSuppli. »
Outlook looks bleak for display driver ICs
Although the global display driver IC (DDIC) market is projected to reach $6.5 million in 2010, up 14 percent from the 2009 low of $5.7 billion, the long-term outlook looks bleak in the face of continued technological advances, reported iSuppli, now part of IHS Inc. »
LCD panels are in oversupply
Shipments of large-sized LCD panels significantly exceeded end-market sales of televisions, monitors and notebook PCs in the first half, spurring a major buildup of LCD inventory and finished products, according to market research firm iSuppli. »
Demand for large-area TFT LCDs fall in April
Large-area TFT LCD panels reached 53.9 million units in April 2010, down 6 percent from March, while revenues dropped 4 percent, according to DisplaySearch. »
Managing design and supply complexity in automotive electrical/electronic systems
Managing complexity: it's not as tangible as a cable, connector, electrical center, or electronic module, but it is one of the critical services electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture suppliers like Delphi provides alongside these intricate components and systems. Without it, serious problems can result in terms of design, quality and delivery. With it, the right... »
DRAM pricing up; NAND flash slips
Spot pricing for DRAMs was up across the board last week with the biggest increases for 1-Gb DDR2 devices, according to Gartner Inc. »
Weathering the recession storm, Part 4
If there is one thing that leading suppliers in the electronics industry agree on is that the downturn hit fast and steep. As a result, most suppliers moved quickly to reduce cost by consolidating plants, cutting their employee headcount, and pruning product lines. Here's our interview with Allan Lam, Fairchild Semiconductor's EVP, worldwide sales... »
Verical white paper shows how to protect supply chain from counterfeit parts
Verical Inc., the Electronics Components Marketplace, has released a white paper to help manufacturers combat counterfeit electronics components. The company also recently announced the production launch of its online trading platform for global high-tech manufacturers and distributors of electronic components. »
Avnet reports 4Q revenue, book-to-bill turns positive
Avnet, Inc. has reported revenue of $3.77 billion for the fourth quarter fiscal 2009 ended June 27, 2009, decreasing 19.5 percent over the fourth quarter fiscal 2008. Revenue for fiscal 2009 was $16.23 billion, down 9.6 percent over fiscal 2008 revenue of $17.95 billion. The global distributor generated cash flow from operations of $330... »
IC inventory correction ends, says iSuppli
After four consecutive quarters of reductions, global semiconductor inventories have declined to appropriate levels, clearing the way for stockpile rebuilding and higher sales in the second half of the year, according to iSuppli Corp. »
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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