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. »
LCD panel prices stabilize
The Japan disaster has stabilized overall pricing for large-sized liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in May and June, according to IHS iSuppli. »
Asia’s impact on electronic production supply chain
The global supply disruption caused by the Japan earthquake could happen in other regions of Asia that have a high concentration of technology industries, according to new research from IHS iSuppli. »
LG tops LCD panel shipments in 2010
The global large-area TFT LCD panel industry achieved record shipments of 665 million units in 2010 thanks to strong growth in TV, notebook PC, tablet (slate) PC, and public display applications, according to DisplaySearch. »
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. »
LCD panel inventories stabilize
The level of inventory at LCD panel makers returned to a healthy level at the end of December, eliminating concerns of excess inventories in the previous two months, said DisplaySearch. »
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. »
Hefty capital spending triggers LCD panel oversupply
Large-sized LCD panel manufacturers are boosting their spending on capacity expansions by more than 40 percent in 2010, triggering an oversupply of LCD panels , according to iSuppli Corp. »
Samsung tops U.S. LCD-TV shipments, adopts VA technology
Samsung Electronics regained its top spot in the U.S. LCD-TV market in the first quarter of 2010 thanks to rising consumer demand for television sets with advanced features, including LED backlighting, built-in Internet connectivity and 3-D images, according to iSuppli Corp. Meanwhile, DisplaySearch reports that vertical alignment (VA) viewing angle technology continues to lead... »
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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