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
AMD debuts Fusion APUs
AMD unveils AMD Fusion A-Series APUs, which are said to enable brilliant graphics, supercomputer-like performance and more than 10.5 hours of battery life for consumer notebooks and desktops. »
LCD panel inventories stabilize
The level of inventory at LCD panel makers returned to a healthy level at the end of December, eliminating concerns of excess inventories in the previous two months, said DisplaySearch. »
AMD debuts first Fusion chips
Launched at CES, AMD's new class of accelerated processor is said to combine "more compute capabilities than any processor in the history of computing." »
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. »
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. »
Battery charger IC is all-in-one power solution
Maxim unveils a multi-chemistry battery charger IC that integrates dual Quick-PWM step-down controllers to deliver a compact power solution for notebooks, UMPCs, MIDs, and other portable applications. The MAX17085B is touted as an all-in-one power solution that supplies main/system power and battery charging. »
IDT claims first power converter and timing chipset with coupled inductor tech
IDT unveils a new family of voltage regulators designed to help reduce total system power loss by combining IDT's timing portfolio with a multi-phase controller and coupled inductor technology. »
Global computer storage market to grow in 2010
The global market for hard disk drives (HDDs) and optical disk drives (ODDs) used in computers is expected to climb as the PC market continues to strengthen, reports iSuppli Corp. The market researcher expects global revenue of HDD shipments to reach $27.7 million in 2010, up 18.4 percent from $23.4 billion in 2009. ODD... »
Samsung mass produces 4-Gbit DDR3 DRAM
Samsung has started volume production of the industry's first low-power 4-Gbit DDR3 devices using 40-nm process technology. The high-density memory is expected to deliver significant power savings to data centers, server systems and high-end notebooks. »
Jabil to demo breakthrough mobility technologies
Jabil Circuit plans to demo several new components and technologies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona that the company says will provide critical differentiation, cost efficiencies and faster time to market for the mobility industry. »
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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