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
Microchip smoke-detector IC cuts costs, component count
Microchip offers a 3-V photo-electric smoke-detector IC with an integrated horn driver and boost regulator. »
Mouser adds Olimex dev tools
Mouser and Olimex have announced a worldwide distribution partnership. Olimex supplies development and evaluation tools used for rapid prototyping of ARM, AVR, MSP430, MAXQ, PIC and Gecko microcontrollers. »
Electronica Product Roundup: Day 1
If there is one thing that can be said with certainty, even during these uncertain economic times, electronic component manufacturers have not lost their touch to innovate, and they are using the Electronica trade show as a launch pad for a host of new components and technologies ranging from radio tuners to industrial switches.... »
Microchip dc/dc converter reference designs enable higher energy efficiency
Microchip unveils two new digitally controlled dc/dc converter reference designs with advanced, high-efficiency topologies that make it easier for designers to optimize their systems for lower cost, higher power output or greater energy efficiency, which also translates into a lower carbon footprint. »
Microchip, Cymbet launch energy harvesting dev kit
Microchip Technology Inc. has partnered with Cymbet Corp. to provide what it calls the first customizable energy harvesting application development kit, leveraging Microchip's eXtreme Low Power PIC microcontrollers with Cymbet's energy harvesting technology. »
SID 2010 roundup: Day 2
The Society for Information Display (SID) announced the 2010 winners of the 15th annual Display of the Year Awards, awarded to the products with the most significantly advanced state-of-the-art in display technology during the preceding calendar year. This year's winners include 3D, touch technology and power-efficient "green" solutions. »
Top 15 articles for 2009
I would like to thank all our readers and advertisers for your support during the launch of Electronics Advocate this year. Here's a list of our top fifteen stories of 2009 (from Aug. to Dec.). Wishing you all a happy holiday season and prosperous New Year! »
Electronics and bio cells talk to each other with IMEC’s micronail chip
IMEC says its unique microchip with microscopic nail structures enables communication between electronics and biological cells. Each micronail structure serves as a close contact-point for one cell, and contains an electrode that can very accurately record and trigger in real-time the electrical activity of an individual electrogenic cell in a network. »
ADI soups up PCB library software with DesignLink parts database
Accelerated Designs Inc. (ADI), a printed-circuit-board (PCB) library software and services company, has completed a project to link its Ultra Librarian (UL) tool to the Premier Farnell DesignLink system. »
Semtech develops RF development platform for low-power wireless designs
Semtech Corp. has introduced the SX1211 Development Kit for PIC MCUs , a plug-and-play RF daughter board for use with development tools from Microchip Technology Inc. »
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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