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
Saft opens lithium-ion battery plant in Florida
Saft has inaugurated its advanced automated lithium-ion battery factory in Jacksonville, Florida. »
Toshiba to buy Landis+Gyr for $2.3B
In a move aimed at significantly bolstering its new smart-grid growth platform, Toshiba Corp. will acquire Landis+Gyr, a global provider of energy management solutions for utilities, for $2.3 billion in cash. Toshiba expects the acquisition to help the company become a global leader in the smart-grid market by 2020. »
Five tips for selecting the right enclosure for energy systems
With the emergence of the smart grid, the need for electronics will only accelerate. This means purchasers will need to understand the special requirements of selecting enclosures for the unique needs of the energy industry. »
Murata delivers components for smart grid
Murata offers a wide selection of components aimed at green technology applications such as such as automatic meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). »
Avnet, Power Integrations expand agreement
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas has expanded its contract with Power Integrations, which now includes the addition of the U.S. to their existing Pan-European/Asia-Pacific distribution agreement. The move is expected to better support U.S. market growth in high-efficiency power applications, particularly in markets such as LED lighting, advanced metering, and other smart-grid applications. »
Energy storage market poised to reach $44 billion in 2015
The market for batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells targeting transportation and smart-grid applications will more than double from $21.4 billion in 2010, reaching $44.4 billion in 2015, according to a new report from Lux Research. »
Flextronics beefs up clean-tech biz
Aimed at strengthening its solar module manufacturing business, Flextronics has dedicated one-million-square-feet to create a Clean Tech Super Site at its existing facility in Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Malaysia. It also complements its service offerings to OEMs of inverters, wind power, smart grid, smart metering, and energy-efficient lightning solutions. »
Smart meter deployment to reach 212M units in 2014
The number of smart electric meters deployed worldwide will increase from 76 million units in 2009 to about 212 million in 2014, particularly in North America and Europe, according to a study from ABI Research. »
SAE releases interface standard for hybrid/electric vehicles
SAE International has released a standard that provides a standard interface between plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles, and electrical charging systems. »
UCLA to host sustainable product/smart-grid system design program
The UCLA School of Engineering is holding a one-day seminar on Jan. 26, 2010, targeted at sustainable product and smart-grid system designs. »
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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