TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, today announced a line of virtual reality (VR) cable assemblies that speed time to market and offer superior performance compared to other solutions in the market. TE’s cable assemblies for VR applications enable VR solution providers to get to market faster with a proven platform design that…
DetailsCustomers who opted in to be early adopters of the Cypress Semiconductor PSoC 6® BLE Pioneer Kit through Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, will be seeing the product arrive at their doors shortly. The company has received their highly-anticipated stock and have begun processing and shipping customer pre-orders. Cypress’ PSoC 6 MCU is an IoT game changer.…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking FS1012 and FS2012 MEMS-based flow sensor modules from Integrated Device Technology (IDT). The innovative solid-state sensor element design eliminates cavities and diaphragms typically found in similar devices and features a protective silicon-carbide coating, making it a robust…
DetailsVishay’s high-energy EP1 series wet tantalum capacitors are now in stock in Europe at TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. Built on Vishay’s proven SuperTan® technology, the products feature an ultra high capacitance range from 2,000 µF to 30,000 µF and voltage ratings from 25 VDC to 125 VDC in the A…
DetailsMurata have introduced the world’s smallest metal alloy type inductor to meet the increasing demand for more densely mounted PCB’s and smaller inductors which can handle large currents. The DSE18SA_E0 series of metal alloy 0603 inductors incorporate proprietary techniques Murata have established which utilize the high performance of windings to greatly enhance the rated current (current superposition…
DetailsAccording to a new market research report “OLED Market by Display Application (Smartphone, TV, Automotive, NTE), Panel Type (Rigid, Flexible), Technology, Size, Material (FMM RGB, WOLED), Lighting Application (General, Automotive), Panel Type, & Vertical, and Geography – Global Forecast to 2023”, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the market is expected to be valued at USD 48.81 Billionby 2023,…
DetailsElectrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has appointed Debbie Lentz as President Global Supply Chain. She joins the company as a member of the Executive Management Team, reporting directly to CEO Lindsley Ruth. Debbie is responsible for leading the further development of the Group’s supply chain capability. With her leadership team, she will define and…
DetailsECIA announces it is renaming and expanding the mission of the Supply Chain Council, a key member-driven element of the association. Now with a global focus, the scope of challenges tackled by the Supply Chain Council has been expanded to include issues such as IT Security/Testing and Customer Experience. “The leadership of the newly reorganized Global…
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Is Samsung’s massive $26 billion semiconductor capex only delaying China’s push into the memory device market? While it’s not likely to halt China’s inevitable drive into the DRAM and NAND flash markets despite technology challenges, it may wield a bigger influence on its competitors’ capex plans as Samsung protects its leadership position. For buyers, it…
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Component shortages are not just about increased demand. Any number of factors – production capacity, supply chain disruptions, obsolescence and technology migration – can contribute to product scarcity. For 2017 and 2018, supplier merger and acquisition (M&A) activity can be added to the causation list. Semiconductor and tech mergers reached an all-time high in 2016 and formed…
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