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
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. »
Power management IC market to grow nearly 40% in 2010
The power management semiconductor market will reach $31.4 billion in 2010, up 39.9 percent from $22.4 billion in 2009, according to a new report from iSuppli Corp. This year's expansion will reverse the losses of 2009, which declined 15.8 percent, and is expected to yield the highest growth rate during the next four years. »
Vishay delivers heavy-duty caps for power electronics
Vishay expands its heavy-duty ESTA HDMKP capacitor line with new capacitance and packaging options for power electronics applications. »
U.S. market for small wind turbines grows 15% in 2009
The U.S. market for small wind energy systems grew 15 percent in 2009 with 9,800 units sold and 20.3 megawatts (MW) of new generating capacity, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). This accounts for about half of the units sold in the world, according to AWEA. »
AMSC receives $70M order from Chinese wind turbine maker
AMSC receives an initial $70-million order for complete wind turbine electrical control systems from China's Shenyang Blower Works (SBW). »
Bachmann selects ADI converters for wind-to-power conversion
Bachmann electronic, a manufacturer of electronic control systems in wind turbines, has selected Analog Device's data converters as key components in its control systems for wind turbines and other industrial systems. Bachmann's electronic control systems have a proven availability of more than 99.96 percent and play an essential role in enabling 30,000 wind power... »
AWEA: Top wind power trends in 2010
As renewable energy dominates economic and energy issues in the U.S., the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has identified several trends and indicators to watch in 2010. »
Northern Power selects Analog Devices’ SHARC processors for wind turbines
Analog Devices, Inc. says its ADI SHARC digital signal processors (DSPs) have been designed into Northern Power Systems' flagship Northwind 100 community-scale wind turbines. »
Clemson University receives $45M for wind energy test facility
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Clemson University to receive up to $45 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for a wind energy test facility that will improve the performance, durability, and reliability of utility-scale wind turbines. »
DOE delivers more funding for renewable energy technologies, projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has announced more than $800 million in funding over the past week for renewable energy generation projects, solar energy technologies and systems and wind turbine development projects. »
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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