Avnet Inc. marked the first quarter of its transition to a components-only distributor by exceeding the midpoint of its expectations for the period ended October 1, 2016. Adjusted sales (including Avnet Technology Solutions) declined by 13.3 percent year-over-year to $6.04 billion. Excluding Avnet TS, sales declined by 9.3 percent to $4.17 billion. “We took a significant step…
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Qualcomm Inc. has confirmed speculations it will pay $47 billion for NXP Semiconductor N.V. and listed a range of reasons for what is shaping up as the largest M&A transaction in the history of the semiconductor industry and one expected to face significant integration challenges and pile a load of debts on the buyer. The…
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Despite the best efforts of component makers, distributors and equipment manufacturers, counterfeit electronics still enter the supply chain. Counterfeiting has cost the semiconductor industry as much as $7.5 billion related to brand damage, product replacement and repairs, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). No single solution has evolved that definitively combats counterfeiting in electronics.…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the global authorized distributor that specializes in New Product Introductions, is excited to announce new robust methods for browsing and searching for products on its industry-leading website, Mouser.com. Mouser customers can now find product information more easily by searching by Datasheets, Images and Newest Products, in addition to searching for products through the standard parametric Product Search. With this new expanded functionality,…
DetailsSingapore – RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has introduced a new addition to its Molex range of high-quality connectors. The new Molex Nano-Fit™ power connector system is suitable for use across a wide range of market sectors including aerospace and defence, automotive, telecommunications, medical, industrial and home appliances. The…
DetailsDaimler subsidiary ACCUMOTIVE starts construction of second battery factory in Kamenz – fourfold increase of production and logistics area up to around 80,000 m2 Expansion of battery production capacities for hybrid and electric vehicles of the brands Mercedes-Benz and smart Daimler plans an overall investment of more than one billion euros in a global…
DetailsOne of the mainstays of the System-on-a-Chip (SoC) market is the continued growth of the 3rd Party Semiconductor Intellectual Property (SIP) market. The products developed and marketed by the SIP market enable SoC designers to create amazing cutting-edge silicon solutions employed in every niche of today’s semiconductor market. A new Semico Research report, Licensing, Royalty and…
DetailsFuture Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components is pleased to announce its expanded engagement with NXP® Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI). As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is driving innovation in the secure connected vehicle, end-to-end security & privacy and smart connected solutions markets. This expanded worldwide distribution…
DetailsWith IC foundry capacity playing a greater role in the health, wealth and well-being of the semiconductor business model, industry managers and the investment community must stay on top of trends and global market conditions in this expanding segment of contract manufacturing. To help put essential foundry information at the fingertips of those who need…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the Intel® Solid State Drive 600p Series. Designed for easy installation and optimized for enhanced PC experience, the Intel Solid State Drive (SSD) 600p Series accelerates office applications, 4K video playback, HD content creation, and everyday…
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