Although Intel retains its title as the leading semiconductor supplier in sales, Samsung shrunk Intel’s lead to 16 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2015, according IC Insight’s August Update. In 2014, Intel’s semiconductor sales were 36 percent greater than Samsung’s revenues. However, IC Insights analysts believe it will be tough for Samsung to…
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When the Internet first enabled b2b e-commerce, companies that wanted to buy and sell electronics components tried a lot of different models. Marketplaces similar to Amazon.com appeared that displayed parts for sale (called OPI—other peoples’ inventory) no matter where the parts were located. Auction sites posted inventory (the eBay model) and allowed buyers to bid.…
DetailsMETZ CONNECT, manufacturer of PCB mount terminal blocks, board-to-board connectors, RJ45 jacks, USB ports, industrial Ethernet connection systems including M12 Ethernet, intelligent electronic components and data cabling solutions, has announced the addition of Future Electronics as a Global Distributor for METZ CONNECT. Future Electronics is a worldwide leader in electronic components distribution, and is recognized…
DetailsSmith & Associates, the largest independent distributor of electronic components, today announces the launch of its expanded purchase price variance (PPV) cost savings program and accompanying informational campaign. This campaign, which uses the medium of vintage-style comic books and advertisements, will provide Smith a lighthearted way to promote a serious service for electronics manufacturers. Smith’s…
DetailsAugust, 2015 – The new Griplet connector from FCI is now available in Europe at TTI, Inc., a world leading specialized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Griplet provides a robust solution for miniature IDC Wire-to-Board connections and has a low profile and compact design for easy installation where space is tight. It…
Detailselement14 releases the MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite – Raspberry Pi Bundle which includes the Raspberry Pi Starter Kit and the MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite from MathWorks. element14 today announced the availability of the MATLAB® and Simulink® Student Suite – Raspberry Pi Bundle which includes the Raspberry Pi Starter Kit and the MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite from MathWorks, allowing the student…
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The Twitter hashtag “#ILookLikeAnEngineer” has been much in the news lately. It reflects the power of social media in helping to disperse the cloud of confusion surrounding the real life professional experience of many individuals and the multiple prejudices pervading many segments of our society. It demonstrates quite clearly that many of the people who…
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Centennial, Colo.—Component obsolescence is a fact of life in the electronics industry. While it used to primarily affect OEM customers in long lifecycle industries that is no longer the case. In a move to help OEM customers better manage end-of-life (EOL) semiconductors, Arrow Electronics, Inc. is collaborating with Resurgent Semiconductor to provide its customers with access…
DetailsElectronics components purchasing professionals play a key role in the success of their company’s new product introductions. They spend a great deal of time working with vendors and solving a host of supply chain challenges that range from logistics issues to supply shortages. They also need to work with the engineering teams on determining specs…
DetailsUtrecht, The Netherlands – GreenPeak Technologies, the leading low power RF-semiconductor company, today announced that, as part of its ongoing expansion into international markets and following a period of significant growth in India, it opened a new office in Mumbai. GreenPeak has established the Indian office in response to the growing demand for its innovative RF…
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