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
Avnet EM releases supply chain app for iPhone users
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas now offers a free Supply Chain Central (SCC) application for iPhone users, enabling OEMs to manage their supply chain on the go. »
iPhone 4 teardown reveals $171.35 BOM
A teardown of Apple's iPhone 4 by IHS iSuppli reveals a bill of materials (BOM) of $171.35, down from $187.51 for the previous model, based on a preliminary pricing estimate issued in June 2010. »
Apple to prepay $3.9B to ensure display supply
Apple Inc. is spending $3.9 billion to guarantee availability of advanced liquid-crystal display (LCD) panels for its iPad and iPhone lines, reports IHS iSuppli. »
Distribution rules in 2010
Electronics Advocate readers have spoken. Distribution was the hot topic for 2010 with three of our top ten feature articles focused on leading distributors in North America and the state of the industry. Trends in advanced IC packaging also garnered a lot of interest this year. »
TI supports Qi wireless power standard
TI has adopted the Wireless Power Consortium's (WPC) Qi standard for universal wireless charging as new Qi products start to roll out. »
Apple to become second largest IC spender in 2011, says iSuppli
Apple will become the world's second-largest OEM semiconductor buyer in 2011, and maybe the top chip purchaser in 2012, thanks to sales of its iPad and iPhone products, reports market research firm iSuppi Corp. »
Power factor correction leads top articles for Q1
Interestingly, several feature articles listed among our top 15 articles for 2009 continue to hold reader interest this year, including TI's article on PFC, Haydon Kerk Motion Solution's step-by-step instructions for linear motion, and California Micro Device's article on silicon-based EMI filters. »
Chipworks iPad teardown reveals no major surprises
Apple has followed the same approach -- using lower cost technology while focusing on design and usability -- to develop the iPad as it did for its iPod and iPhone products, according to a bill-of-materials (BOM) teardown of the iPad from Chipworks. »
HP leads ranking of Top 20 OEM semiconductor spenders
Hewlett-Packard is projected to be the top OEM semiconductor spender in 2010, spending an estimated $12.6 billion this year, compared to $10.99 billion in 2009, according to iSuppli Corp. Total semiconductor spending in 2010 among OEMs and EMS providers will record double-digit increases, according to the market researcher. »
Asia to account for 39% of smartphone shipments in 2015
Smartphone shipments to Asia are expected to more than quadruple by 2015, accounting for 39 percent of total smartphone shipments in 2015, reports IMS Research. »
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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