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
Notebook PC market continues to grow
Despite major inroads by media tablets, IHS iSuppli expects worldwide notebook unit shipments to reach 324.9 million in 2015, up from 220.1 million units in 2011. »
PC market to grow 14% in 2011
The worldwide PC market will achieve year-on-year growth of 14 percent in 2011, according to Canalys. »
Maxim enters optical sensor market
Maxim enters the optical sensor market with the launch of a fully integrated digital ambient-light sensor (ALS) with a unique adaptive gain block. The MAX9635 integrates two photodiodes, an ADC, and all necessary digital functionality in a 2 x 2-mm package. »
Notebook PCs gobble up integrated graphics MPUs
Four out of five notebook PCs shipped worldwide in 2014 will use graphics-enabled microprocessors, up from about one out of three in 2010, driven by demand for smaller and more innovative products, reports market research firm iSuppli Corp. »
Record growth for PCs in Q1, says iSuppli
Global PC shipments grew 22.7 percent in the first quarter, marking the highest year-over-year growth in a quarter ever recorded by iSuppli Corp. thanks to strong sales from Asian OEMs. »
Netbooks, CULV boost notebook sales in 2010
Notebook PCs in 2010 will post solid double-digit growth due to improved economic conditions worldwide, boosted by high-volume sales of netbooks and consumer ultra-low-voltage (CULV) notebooks, according to iSuppli Corp. »
LCD panel inventories head up, prices head down
Inventories of most electronic products using large-sized LCD panels increased in March and April, resulting in price reductions, reports iSuppli. LCD module inventories also rose slightly. »
LCD desktop monitor production spikes in January
January LCD monitor production for top PC and monitor brands, which is about 85 percent of the market, was 12.5 million units, the highest level in more than a year, according to a new report from DisplaySearch. The market researcher says it's too early to determine if it indicates a recovery or double booking... »
3D display market to reach $22B by 2018
The total stereoscopic 3D display market will grow from 0.7 million units in 2008 to 196 million units in 2018, projects DisplaySearch. This translates into an increase in revenue from $902 million in 2008 to $22 billion in 2018, according to the market researcher. »
PC market returns to annual growth, says iSuppli
Worldwide PC shipments in the third quarter totaled 79.9 million units, which represents a 1.1 percent increase from the third quarter of 2008 and a 19 percent jump from the second quarter of 2009, according to iSuppli Corp. »
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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