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
DRAM, NAND memory pricing slips again
Spot pricing for DRAM and NAND flash memory devices slipped again last week, according to the latest reports from Gartner Inc. »
Memory pricing remains on downward trend
August contract prices for NAND memory devices moved lower across most densities, led by the 32-Gb part, with a 5 percent decline, reported market research firm Gartner. »
NAND memory pricing slips again
Gartner is revising its overall pricing trend for NAND memory devices from down in the mid-single digits to negative 11 percent for the third quarter, followed by a similar level of decline in the fourth quarter. »
Expect higher prices for NAND Memory in Q3, says Gartner
Contract pricing for both DDR2 and DDR3 DRAMs fell in June, while SLC NAND memory pricing remained stable, although 3-bits-per-cell components pulled prices lower for commodity parts, according to Gartner Inc. »
DRAM, NAND memory pricing continues to drop
DRAM spot pricing for mainstream commodity parts continued to fall last week with average pricing across all densities and technologies down 1.6 percent compared with the previous week, reports Gartner Inc. »
Pricing outlook mixed for DRAM, NAND memory
Spot pricing for DDR3 DRAMs were stable, while pricing for DDR2 devices fell between two to four percent last week, reports Gartner Inc. »
Pricing continues to fall for DRAMs, NAND memory
Spot pricing for DRAMs and NAND memory devices fell again last week, with lead times pushing out for some key MLC NAND parts, according to market research firm Gartner Inc. »
Samsung claims first 20-nm NAND flash memory
Samsung claims first production of 20-nanometer (nm) class NAND chips for use in SD memory cards and embedded memory solutions. »
Higher DRAM ASPs drive down PC DRAM content
Gartner reports that the latest round in price increases for DRAMs have resulted in some major PC vendors to cut their DRAM content per box. »
Memory prices dip
Spot pricing for DDR3 DRAMs and NAND memory started to drop last week after several weeks of increases, reports Gartner 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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