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
Wi-Fi network equipment market remains flat in Q2
Worldwide revenue for the Wi-Fi network equipment market remained relatively flat in the second quarter of 2011, compared to the first quarter, holding at $1.6 billion, according to In-Stat. »
Media tablet, eReaders exceed Q2 targets
IDC is raising its shipment forecast for media tablets and eReaders to 62.5 million units, up from a previous projection of 53.5 million units, based on strong performance in the second quarter and an improved outlook for the second half of 2011. »
HDD shipments climb 4% in Q2
Hard disk drive (HDD) shipments climbed four percent in the second quarter, reaching 167.1 million units, up from 160.5 million in the first quarter, reported IHS iSuppli. »
Small display shipments increase slightly in June
The worldwide market for small- and medium-sized display (SMD) panels continues to deal with overall weak sales in the third quarter, said IHS iSuppli. »
PCB shipments, orders down in July
Shipments of rigid PCBs and flexible circuits in July 2011 decreased 12.1 percent from July 2010, while orders booked decreased 16.0 percent from July 2010, according to the monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program report from IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries. »
TFT-LCD panel shipments to grow 7% in Q3
Panel makers forecast seven percent growth in shipments of large-area TFT-LCD panels in the third quarter of 2011, after increasing to 180.8 million units in the second quarter, which translates into 11 percent growth quarter-to-quarter (Q/Q) and six percent growth year-to-year (Y/Y), reported DisplaySearch. »
LG tops LCD panel shipments in 2010
The global large-area TFT LCD panel industry achieved record shipments of 665 million units in 2010 thanks to strong growth in TV, notebook PC, tablet (slate) PC, and public display applications, according to DisplaySearch. »
Update: Intel resumes shipments of 6 Series chipset for certain systems
On January 31, 2011, Intel disclosed a design issue with the recently released support chip, the Intel 6 Series, which has the potential to impact certain PC system configurations. As a result of discussions and specific requests from computer makers, Intel is resuming shipments of the Intel 6 Series Chipset for use only in... »
Buyers beware: Mixed display supplies ahead
Buyers should plan on a rollercoaster ride with display supplies fluctuating between shortages and excess inventories throughout the year due to new tablet introductions aimed at taking share from Apple Inc's iPad, according to IHS iSuppli Research. »
CE industry to reach $186B in 2011, says CEA
The consumer electronics industry is expected to generate more than $186 billion in revenues in 2011, after growing six percent in 2010, according to the semi-annual industry forecast from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). »
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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