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
Crocus buys NXP’s MRAM patents
Crocus Technology, a developer of magnetic semiconductors, has acquired NXP Semiconductors' MRAM patent portfolio. These patents provide MRAM intellectual property rights in multiple geographies worldwide, including North America, Europe and Asia. »
Small-signal MOSFETS claim new RDS(on) benchmark
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has launched a family of small-signal MOSFETs, claiming breakthrough low RDS(on) performance. »
NXP develops first integrated CAN transceiver & microcontroller
NXP claims the industry's first integrated high-speed CAN Physical Layer transceiver and microcontroller with easy-to-use on-chip CANopen drivers. »
NXP low-power IC targets solar PV apps
NXP offers a low-power IC aimed at MPPT applications using PV cells or fuel cells. »
Industry leaders partner to fight counterfeiting
A group of industry leaders in the electronics industry have launched the Hardware Intrinsic Security (HIS) initiative that will help combat the growing counterfeit problem in the supply chain. The group says counterfeits account for about 10 percent of electronic sales today, and drive down the average selling price (ASP) of genuine products. »
Avnet MCU training videos deliver tips for faster programming
Avnet EMA unveils its Microcontroller Technology Spotlight series of multimedia instructional videos at its Online Technical Training Web site, delivering technology overviews and demonstrations on some of the most innovative microcontroller technology solutions in the market today. »
NXP claims fastest ARM Cortex-M3 MCUs
NXP claims the fastest ARM Cortex-M3 microcontrollers (MCUs) in the industry with the availability of the LPC1769 and LPC1759 microcontrollers that operate at 120 MHz. At this performance level, integration of microcontroller control and signal processing becomes a reality for cost-constrained applications, eliminating the need for dedicated DSP hardware, says NXP. »
NXP sets new benchmarks for LED drivers, launches online SSL design tool
NXP Semiconductors has announced its SSL2101 LED driver IC matches LED lifetimes in an accelerated lifetime test. The company also announced the introduction of the SSL 2102 integrated dimmable mains LED driver IC for SSL retrofit lamps and modules, and the launch of its online design tool for SSL applications, which makes it easy... »
Verical white paper shows how to protect supply chain from counterfeit parts
Verical Inc., the Electronics Components Marketplace, has released a white paper to help manufacturers combat counterfeit electronics components. The company also recently announced the production launch of its online trading platform for global high-tech manufacturers and distributors of electronic components. »
NXP ships one millionth FlexRay transceiver for automotive networking
Reflecting the automotive industry's increased adoption of FlexRay in-vehicle networking, NXP Semiconductors has shipped its one millionth FlexRay Physical Layer compliant transceiver. »
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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