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
Inventory levels drop for analog ICs
IHS iSuppli is forecasting a 4.4 day drop in the third quarter of 2011 for inventory stockpiles of analog semiconductors as a result of manufacturers cutting production capacity due to weak demand. The market research firm says this is the biggest drop since 2009. »
Maxim reorganizes operations to improve customer service
In a move to strengthen its customer service, Maxim has made several organizational changes to its customer, supply-chain management and manufacturing operations. »
Mouser adds 22 new suppliers
Mouser Electronics has added 22 new suppliers in the first 18 weeks of 2011. The newest additions include manufacturers such as Maxim Integrated Products, Bias Power, Code Red Technologies and Ioxus, which have added 86,000 new orderable part numbers. »
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. »
Mouser, Maxim sign global agreement
Mouser and Maxim Integrated Products have announced a global distribution partnership that gives designers and purchasers immediate access to Maxim's semiconductor and tools portfolio through the catalog distributor. »
Maxim GPS LNAs extend receive sensitivity, read range
Maxim has added the MAX2667 and MAX2669 to its GPS/GNSS LNA family. Designed using Maxim's advanced SiGe processes, these fully integrated LNAs feature an exceptionally low noise figure of 0.65 dB, said Maxim. »
Maxim enters optical sensor market
Maxim enters the optical sensor market with the launch of a fully integrated digital ambient-light sensor (ALS) with a unique adaptive gain block. The MAX9635 integrates two photodiodes, an ADC, and all necessary digital functionality in a 2 x 2-mm package. »
All-in-one PMIC delivers up to 93% efficiency for cell phone displays
A highly integrated power-management IC from Maxim Integrated Products cuts solution size by more than 45 percent compared to discrete implementations and provides up to 93 percent efficiency for cell phone displays. »
Maxim delivers dual hot-swap controller
Maxim's MAX5970 a dual hot-swap controller for systems with two 0 to 16-V supply voltages allows line cards to be safely inserted and removed from a live backplane without causing glitches on the system power-supply rail. »
Maxim launches medical Website
Maxim Integrated Products has launched a Medical Solutions Website that is packed with tutorials, interactive system diagrams, and electronic solutions for 22 medical applications. The company also released a 220-page Medical Solutions Guide. »
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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