Global sales of semiconductors reached $88.3 billion in the third quarter of 2016, which marks the industry’s highest quarterly sales, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). This is an increase of 11.5 percent compared to the previous quarter, bringing a year-to-date total of $245.7 billion. However, sales still lag 2015’s year-to-date total of $252.3…
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TE Connectivity’s new FullAXS Mini connectors address several challenges in rugged outdoor environment applications – miniaturization, harsh environmental conditions, and ease of installation. One of the best design features of the new fiber-optic connector – in addition to the sealing system – is its user friendliness, enabling one-handed installations for wireless equipment and other rugged…
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Following two consecutive quarters of growth, U.S. distribution sales of electronics components declined in Q3, according to Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA). On a quarter-to-quarter basis, sales slipped 1.5 percent in the third quarter, and declined 2.2 percent from the comparable period of 2015. On a more positive note, the ECIA and the industry’s largest…
DetailsThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) has announced that its 48th Management and Marketing Conference, scheduled Feb. 26-28, 2017, in Austin, Texas, will feature a general session presentation by representatives of Amazon Business. Colin Puckett, Senior Marketing Manager, and Andy Aupperlee, Senior Vendor Manager, will deliver a program outlining Amazon Business’ sales model in the electronic…
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There were two elephants in the room during Arrow Electronics Inc.’s third quarter conference call with analysts: the impact of Avnet Inc.’s sale of its Technology Solutions business to Tech Data Corp. and Texas Instruments Inc.’s decision to pull its component demand-creation sales efforts back in-house. Although analysts acknowledged that Arrow has no direct control…
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(This is the first of two articles examining the challenges companies face regarding international trade and the results of the KPMG Thomson Reuters 2016 Global Trade Management survey) Trade has become a hot-button political issue in 2016 thanks to Brexit and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Even before these extraordinary developments, international businesses have been struggling to…
DetailsPasternack, a leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has released their new 2017 RF Product Guide. The company’s new 264 page catalog contains thousands of in-stock products including a greatly expanded portfolio of RF amplifiers, PIN diode and electromechanical switches, waveguide components, as well as the industry’s largest selection of passive,…
DetailsYokohama, Japan – Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited today announced the launch of the 4 Mbit ReRAM *1 MB85AS4MT, the world’s largest density mass-produced ReRAM product. This is the first ReRAM product to be jointly developed with Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd *2 . The MB85AS4MT is an SPI-interface ReRAM product that operates with a wide range of power supply voltage,…
DetailsCosta Mesa, Calif. – Ecliptek Corporation has announced a formal agreement with Doran Associates Inc. to represent the frequency control company in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. A manufacturer’s representative since 1968 and long-standing ERA member, Doran adds a crystal and oscillator line to complement its extensive component line card. “We are excited about our new…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is pleased to announce that Todd McAtee, Mouser’s Vice President of Americas, Business Development, has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA). ECIA, the leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs and interests of the authorized electronic components…
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