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
NEC unveils SoC series for automotive infotainment
Aimed at shortening design time and lowering software development costs, NEC Electronics has launched the first devices of the company's new EMMA car series of automotive system LSI devices. »
SoC targets car nav, infotainment systems
Offering enhanced audio and video functions for dashboard-mounted car navigation and infotainment systems, Renesas Technology America, Inc. has released the SH7777 (SH-NaviJ3), the third product in the SH-NaviJ Series of system-on-chip (SoC) devices. »
Toshiba delivers ARM MCU for highly efficient dual-motor control
A new ARM-based MCU from Toshiba America Electronic Components targets power-efficiency appliance designs. The TMPM370 32-bit MCU is designed for use in high-efficiency AC motor applications such as washing machines, refrigerators and air conditioners. »
Video delay IC delivers best color accuracy, consumes 50% less power
ADI claims the industry's lowest-power, triple-skew-compensating video delay line IC for transmitting clear, sharp images long distances over twisted-pair copper cable for digital signage, KVM (keyboard, video, mouse), video projection and high-definition surveillance applications. »
Cypress claims industry’s first 65-nm 144-Mbit SRAMs
Cypress expands its 65-nm SRAM family with the introduction of the industry's first monolithic SRAMs at 144-Mbit densities. These devices feature the market's fastest available clock speed of 550 MHz and a total data rate of up to 80 Gbits/s, while consuming half the power of 90-nm SRAMs. »
Audio converter/driver IC saves space, power use
STMicroelectronics' TS4657 audio converter/driver IC not only simplifies the design of set-top boxes and other consumer audio/video products, but it also eliminates the need for at least four external components while reducing power consumption by more than two-thirds, and improving sound quality, according to the company. »
200-mA LDOs feature auto low-power mode
TI launches a family of 200-mA, low dropout regulators (LDOs), which offers an auto low-power mode that combines ultra-low quiescent current of less than 8 uA with fast transient response while maintaining low noise and a high power supply rejection ratio (PSRR). »
Automotive SoC targets precision ultrasonic sensing
Maxim Integrated Products has extended its MAXQ RISC microcontroller product line with the launch of the MAXQ7667 system-on-chip (SoC), mixed-signal microcontroller for ultrasonic sensor applications. »
National Semi rolls LED driver with online design environment
National Semiconductor introduces a high-brightness LED driver with temperature management control and the addition of an online design environment to support it. The LM3424, a member of National's PowerWise energy-efficient product family, drives high-brightness LEDs in a variety of indoor, outdoor and automotive applications. »
Tiny VGA port protector integrates level shifting, buffering, ESD protection
Maxim Integrated Products has claimed the industry's smallest VGA port protector that integrates level shifting, buffering and ESD protection. »
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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