Mouser Electronics, Inc. has entered into a U.S. distribution agreement with Schneider Electric, global specialist in energy management, for industrial automation products that provide a proven platform for simple machine applications. Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions that make energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green. As a leading manufacturer of automation and control solutions, it…
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The humble flash memory is poised to play a more important role in the evolution of the electronics market as the increasing focus on small form factors and the ascendance of the smartphone segment propel segments of the industry even farther away from hard disk drives (HDDs). This is good news for flash memory drive…
DetailsAvnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Robert Brenner, senior vice president of logistics warehousing and distribution, Avnet, Inc., will present at the Eye for Transport Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum and companion conference, the 11th Annual North American 3PL Summit. Brenner’s presentation, “Returning to North America – Reshoring and Near…
DetailsBuyers will continue to enjoy short component lead times and stable pricing through the end of the summer, according to an analysis of market and technology trends by Avnet Electronics Marketing, Americas. The one component area in which lead times are beginning to stretch is memory, as demand for storage continues to expand. “Highlights from…
DetailsThis week the European Commission will release the Guidance for the Information and Communication Technologies (“ICT”) Sector on Implementing The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This is a paramount step in advancing Human Rights practices throughout the ICT industry. This Communication is the last of a series of initiatives and regulations launched…
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While tech geeks may be bummed that Apple didn't introduce a new hardware product at last week's developers' conference, some in the electronics supply chain are still scratching their heads wondering how the company's iPhone 5 forecast is holding up. News from the conference focused on the iTunes Radio service and the iOS7 unveil and…
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The electronics industry can capitalize on the disruptive concept of showrooming, but such a new supply chain business model requires novel ways of thinking to slim down and cut costs. The electronics industry has a new opportunity to redesign manufacturing and distribution processes that can potentially cut production time and costs. The thinking stems from…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking Silicon Labs’ new Si826x digital isolated gate drivers, which provide pin-compatible, drop-in upgrades for standard opto-coupled drivers. Silicon Labs’ Si826 digital drivers provide superior common-mode transient immunity, more robust performance, and greater reliability than opto-drivers. These low-power devices are ideal for applications such as high-power motor control that require…
DetailsNXP, Inside Secure, and STMicroelectronics were judged to be the top rated vendors of NFC ICs in ABI Research’s Competitive Assessment. Companies were scored for eight key criteria under the categories of Implementation and Innovation across both NFC modems/controllers and secure elements. NXP ranked in first position overall and topped the Implementation category. It was…
DetailsVishay Intertechnology, Inc., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, has announced the acquisition of MCB Industrie S.A., a manufacturer of specialty resistors for professional market segments. The purchase price was approximately EUR 17 million or approximately $23 million. MCB Industrie S.A. resistors are used as motion sensors in…
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