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
Mouser adds 22 new suppliers
Mouser Electronics has added 22 new suppliers in the first 18 weeks of 2011. The newest additions include manufacturers such as Maxim Integrated Products, Bias Power, Code Red Technologies and Ioxus, which have added 86,000 new orderable part numbers. »
PartMiner program helps buyers source parts faster
PartMiner has launched a new partnership program -- SupplyStream -- that aims to help buyers source needed parts faster, while giving suppliers real-time access to request for quotes. »
Slate PCs drive touch-screen growth in 2010
The global touch-screen industry is on track to grow more than 30 percent in 2010, according to DisplaySearch. The market research firm also expects that projected capacitive will become the leading touch technology in 2010. »
Digi-Key unveils Sensor Solutions Technology Zone
Digi-Key unveils its new Sensor Solutions Technology Zone, a Website dedicated to providing sensor design resources for engineers. The technical resources are designed to help engineers select various sensor parts, development tools and evaluation boards distributed by Digi-Key. Engineers also have real-time access to pricing and availability information. »
Study finds execs lack confidence in product-related info
Only 15 percent of executives surveyed in a new benchmark study on product information management (PIM) said they are very confident in the quality of their product data, and only 42 percent completely trust the information used in PIM processes within the organization, reports Ventana Research. »
Managing design and supply complexity in automotive electrical/electronic systems
Managing complexity: it's not as tangible as a cable, connector, electrical center, or electronic module, but it is one of the critical services electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture suppliers like Delphi provides alongside these intricate components and systems. Without it, serious problems can result in terms of design, quality and delivery. With it, the right... »
LCD panel suppliers slow production, control inventories for small/medium displays
Suppliers of small and medium LCD panels don't expect continued growth to last into the fourth quarter, after strong sales during the previous six months, reports iSuppli Corp. The market researcher says this has pushed suppliers to slow production and restrain their inventories. »
Lux ranks advanced battery companies
A new analytic tool from Lux Research will help materials suppliers and OEMs as well as startup companies and investors evaluate advanced battery technologies for electric vehicles, the power grid and other applications. »
Kemet receives $15.1M DoE grant
Kemet Corp. is receiving a $15.1-million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) to produce film and electrolytic capacitors in the U.S. to support alternative energy products and emerging green technologies such as hybrid electric drive vehicles. »
Vehicle scrappage may cause double-dip downturn for auto industry, says iSuppli
The global automotive market may be heading for a double-dip downturn due to government-sponsored scrappage programs like the U.S. "cash-for-clunkers" buying incentive, according to iSuppli. While government-sponsored scrappage programs may be mitigating the worst impacts of the automotive downturn in the short term, they may cause another sales downturn in the future, said the... »
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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