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
Global mobile device sales increase 16.5% in Q2
Global sales of mobile devices increased in the second quarter of 2011 by 16.5 percent year-on-year, reaching 428.7 million units, reported Gartner Inc. The market research firm forecasts mobile device sales to grow around 12 percent in 2011. »
EL driver targets mobile devices
Supertex intros the HV881, a sixteen-channel, dimmable, EL lamp driver designed to deliver high-voltage output to EL lamps used in backlighting for cellular phone keypads and other mobile devices. »
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. »
Samsung buys Liquavista
In a move to deliver next-generation display technologies that deliver brighter images at lower power consumption, Samsung Electronics has acquired Liquavista BV, a display technology company that offers a new type of electronic display technology. »
Freescale charging tech stops “vampire” energy loss
The Freescale Watt Saver charging technology for AC adapters stops the loss of power that occurs when an AC adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet but isn't charging a device, which is also known as "vampire" energy loss. »
Simplify your supply chain with Fairchild configurable logic devices
Fairchild offers the universal, multi-function configurable 74AUP family of TinyLogic devices for mobile and portable devices, aimed at simplifying supply and inventory management. »
Motorola spin-off is official
Motorola Mobility has completed its previously announced spin-off from Motorola, Inc. The new company is comprised of two global technology businesses -- Mobile Devices and the Home business. »
Intel to invest $6-8B in U.S. wafer fabs
Intel plans to invest between $6 billion and $8 billion to fund a new development fab in Oregon and upgrades to four existing U.S. factories to manufacture next-generation 22-nanometer (nm) process technology. The projects will support 6,000 to 8,000 construction jobs and result in 800 to 1,000 new permanent high-tech jobs. »
Future inks global deal with CogniVue
Future Electronics and CogniVue Corp. have signed an exclusive global sales and distribution agreement. »
TI debuts OMAP 4 processor platform for mobile designers
Aimed at high-volume wireless OEMs and ODMs, TI unveiled its OMAP 4 processor platform at the Mobile World Congress this week. TI says the new platform is uniquely positioned to make features such as multiple displays, projection technology and gesturing capabilities a reality. »
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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