FEATURES
- Part 2 of 3: Trends in advanced IC packaging
February 19, 2010 | 9:15 pm
Here's a book excerpt from "Advanced MEMS Packaging," written by experts in the field. The book details the latest cutting-edge microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) packaging techniques such as low-temperature bonding and 3-D packaging. It can certainly serve as a valuable reference for those faced with the challenging problems created by MEMS devices and packaging. Part 2 covers advanced IC packaging. - Part 1 of 3: Trends in advanced IC packaging
February 16, 2010 | 8:29 pm
Here's a book excerpt from "Advanced MEMS Packaging," written by experts in the field. The book details the latest cutting-edge MEMS packaging techniques such as low-temperature bonding and 3-D packaging. It can certainly serve as a valuable reference for those faced with the challenging problems created by MEMS devices and packaging. Parts 1 & 2 cover advanced IC packaging, while part 3 addresses advanced MEMS packaging. - Analysts take on Apple’s iPad
January 29, 2010 | 4:52 pm
The launch of the Apple iPad has resulted in an outpouring of opinions -- good and bad. Find out what key market analysts including DisplaySearch, In-Stat, iSuppli, and Strategy Analytics have to say about Apple's latest creation. 
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Linecard Expansions
- Heilind adds Corcom ultra-compact power inlet filters for telecom racks
February 25, 2010 | 1:38 pmHeilind Electronics adds Tyco Electronics’ Corcom CU Series of power entry modules to its circuit protection offerings.
- TTI stocks Kemet’s high-temp COG MLCC
February 23, 2010 | 6:45 pmTTI is now stocking Kemet’s new 200-degree C0G MLCC, targeted at applications such as down-hole exploration, aerospace engine compartments, automotive and geophysical probes.
- Future inks global deal with CogniVue
February 23, 2010 | 6:30 pmFuture Electronics and CogniVue Corp. have signed an exclusive global sales and distribution agreement.
- Mouser offers Amphenol USB 3.0 SuperSpeed connectors
February 4, 2010 | 6:42 pmMouser Electronics is the first to announce the availability of Amphenol’s USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 SuperSpeed connectors.
- Wolfson signs global agreement with Future Electronics
January 28, 2010 | 8:48 pmWolfson Microelectronics has signed a franchise agreement that makes Future Electronics its primary global distributor for all its products globally.
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Tag Archive
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 debuts ‘green’ DDR3 DRAM
Samsung claims the industry’s first 2-gigibit (Gb), 30-nanometer-class DRAM, offering a reduced power consumption by up to 30 percent compared to 50-nm class DRAM. »
Cisco selects Avnet as specialty distributor for data center products in U.S., Canada
Avnet Technology Solutions has signed a distribution agreement with Cisco to become a high-value specialty distributor for its data center products in the U.S. and Canada. Avnet will help Cisco further expand its market penetration into the data center market through qualified value-added resellers (VARs). »
“Green” is the new gold
From eco-friendly computers and displays to smart-grid and renewable energy devices, this new "green" industry may deliver tremendous growth opportunities for the electronics industry. »
Molex iPass HD connector doubles data rate, bandwidth
Aimed at next-gen SAS speed and density requirements, Molex Inc. has introduced the iPass+ High Density (HD) system, referenced as mini-SAS HD in the SAS 2.1 standard. »
HP to buy 3Com for $2.7 billion
HP will purchase 3Com for $2.7 billion, which will significantly expand HP's Ethernet switching offering, add routing solutions and network security capabilities and strengthen the company's position in China. »
Digital power market readies for growth
Global sales of digital power semiconductors are set to increase to $821 million in 2013, up from $127 million in 2008, according to the latest research from iSuppli. »
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. »
Samsung: DRAMs and SSDs are the “dynamic duo” of server power savings
Samsung Electronics claims its DDR memory chips and SSDs have the potential to significantly lower server power consumption and reduce data center costs. The two technologies have the combined potential to save more than 10 percent of power usage per server, said Samsung. »
EA Blog
- IPC updates January standards meetings
February 5, 2010 | 2:27 pmIPC’s latest blog provides updates on its January standards meetings including the 3-12a Metallic Foil Task Group, D-13 Flexible Circuits Base Materials Subcommittee, D-13b Flexible Circuits Covercoat Materials, 5-33b Soldermask Performance Task Groups and the D-15 Flexible Circuits Test Methods Subcommittee.
- Welcome to Electronics Advocate
August 7, 2009 | 4:27 pmWelcome to the launch of Electronics Advocate where we will deliver the latest information about business, distribution, supply chain, design and manufacturing trends.
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New Products
- PI power conversion IC maximizes power efficiency across the entire load range
March 18, 2010 | 4:23 pm
Power Integrations launches the highly integrated TOPSwitch-JX family of 16 power conversion ICs that incorporate a 725-V power MOSFET for use in flyback power supplies. - Intel unveils high-performance, highly secure data center processor
March 18, 2010 | 12:50 pm
Intel unveils its latest data center processor, the Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series that combines high security, performance and energy efficiency. - Archive for New Products »