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
TI completes National Semi acquisition
Texas Instruments (TI) has completed the acquisition of National Semiconductor, adding 5,000 National employees to its headcount. TI's Analog semiconductor business now represents more than 50 percent of the company's revenue. »
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. »
TI to buy National Semiconductor for $6.5B
TI will purchase National Semiconductor for about $6.5 billion, which will boost TI's sales of analog ICs to almost 50 percent of its revenue. »
National cuts sensor system design from weeks to minutes
Aimed at simplifying design and speeding time to market, National Semiconductor launches two AFE ICs with unique technology that work together with new evaluation and development tools to fast-track signal path designs for a variety of sensors from major global manufacturers. »
National LED driver claims best dimming performance
National Semi debuts a LED driver which the company claims offers the industry's best phase-based dimming performance for high-brightness LED applications. The LM3450 LED driver integrates active PFC and phase dimming decoding to provide uniform, flicker-free illumination across a wide, programmable dimming range. »
Siemens, National Semi partner to deliver advanced, energy-efficient ultrasound systems
Siemens Medical Solutions and National Semiconductor have formed a strategic alliance to develop ultrasound imaging systems that produce enhanced image quality and advanced 3D/4D imaging capabilities, while consuming less power. »
National Semi launches WEBENCH LED Architect
National Semi adds the WEBENCH LED Architect to its online WEBENCH Designer tools portfolio to help designers optimize their lighting system designs for performance, size and cost. »
National Semiconductor buys GTronix
National Semiconductor has expanded its analog audio and voice processing capabilities for wireless handset applications through the acquisition of technology from GTronix, a fabless semiconductor company in Fremont, Calif. »
National automotive chipsets claim first real-time bidirectional control for driver-assist video cameras
National Semi unveils its FPD-Link III family of automotive-grade serializer and deserializer (SerDes) chipsets, claiming the industry's first real-time, bidirectional control channel for driver-assist video cameras. »
National Semi’s solar partnerships deliver ‘smart’ panels
National Semi has announced several partnerships at Intersolar Europe this week that leverage the company's SolarMagic suite of power management products. These include collaborations with Shoals Technologies Group, Huber+Suhner and QC Solar. »
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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