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 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. »
LED pricing continues to fall
Continued inventory adjustment of large-sized panels and lower-than-expected demand from general lighting applications has resulted in downward price pressure on LEDs used in these applications, which will likely continue into the first quarter of 2011, according to the latest price survey by LEDinside. »
Global LCD-TV shipments rise 31% in 2010
Global TV shipments will reach more than 247 million units in 2010, a 17 percent increase from 2009, and the best growth rate since the start of the transition to flat panel TVs, reported DisplaySearch. »
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. »
Materials shortages impact LED backlight supply
LCD makers have been suffering from key component shortages related to LED backlights since the first quarter of 2010, reports DisplaySearch. These include shortages of optical polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), which have limited production of TV light guide plates, and sapphire substrates used by LED makers, according to the market research firm. »
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... »
Expect short supply of LEDs for backlights until the end of 2010
LEDs used for backlights in large-sized LCDs are in tight supply, which is expected to last until the end of 2010, according to iSuppli Corp. Most impacted by the component shortage will be LCD-TV, mobile computer and desktop monitor makers. »
LCD panel inventories head up, prices head down
Inventories of most electronic products using large-sized LCD panels increased in March and April, resulting in price reductions, reports iSuppli. LCD module inventories also rose slightly. »
Fairchild Ultra FRFETs cut parts count, ease LCD-TV design
Aimed at simplifying LCD-TV designs, Fairchild Semiconductor's half-bridge solution -- the Ultra FRFET family -- claims the industry's smallest reverse recovery current and optimizes designs by providing best-in-class reverse recovery time. It also reduces component count, saving board space and cost. »
Large LCD panel prices set to rise in Q1 while LED backlight pricing falls
While pricing for LED backlights will continue to drop in 2010 due to increased production volumes and improvements in technology, pricing for large-sized LCD panels is expected to rise in the first quarter as TV and PC makers build inventories. »
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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