Mouser Electronics, Inc. has unveiled a new Communications Application Site on Mouser.com to inform engineers and customers about the different types of applications within the communications sector. The new site gives all customers, in particular design engineers, the resources they need to learn more about new products, components and cutting edge advancements. The Communications Applications site, available on Mouser.com,…
DetailsA CEA study found that 24 percent of consumers who use social media say that they always or almost always refer to social media websites before they make a consumer electronics purchase. For high engagement users (13.5 or more hours per week) this increases to 65 percent. Consumers not only turn to social media websites,…
DetailsArrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today reported second-quarter 2014 net income of $127.9 million, or $1.27 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net income of $89.9 million, or $.86 per share on a diluted basis in the second quarter of 2013. Excluding certain items1 in the second quarters of both 2014 and 2013, net…
DetailsThe reliability and functionality of electronic devices can be severely affected by foreign objects and debris (FOD). To help industry eliminate FOD issues, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released a training video, DVD-172C, “FOD Prevention in Electronics Assembly.” The training video provides information and techniques to help eliminate FOD during electronics assembly, including…
DetailsEl Segundo, Calif. — Although revenue for industrial electronics semiconductors was up less than one percent in the first quarter of 2014, compared to the fourth quarter, the expansion occurred during traditionally the weakest time of the year, according to a new report from IHS Technology. Revenues reached $8.61 billion in the first quarter of 2014,…
DetailsFairchild, a leading global supplier of high performance power semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has appointed Gaurang Shah to the position of Senior Vice President of the newly formed Power Systems Group. Mr. Shah will be located at the company’s San Jose headquarters. In his role, Mr. Shah will be responsible for leading the development…
DetailsFlextronics (NASDAQ: FLEX), a leading end-to-end supply chain solutions company, today announced results for its first quarter, fiscal 2015 ended June 27, 2014. Net sales for the first quarter were $6.6 billion, higher than the Company’s previously provided revenue guidance of $6.0 billion to $6.5 billion. The Company’s adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.25…
DetailsPremier Farnell has signed a direct agreement with Swissbit AG, a leader in industrial DRAM modules and Flash storage products. The world-wide agreement covers EMEA, North America, APAC and Japan regions. Swissbit products are particularly targeted at the industrial computer markets including Embedded Computing, Automation, Measurement, Communication, Network, Military, Aerospace, Transportation, Casino Gaming and Medical…
DetailsBrian McNally, a distribution industry veteran and most recently a top executive at Arrow Electronics Inc., has left the company and will be joining energy products services provider Rexel SA as head of its North American operation effective August 1. McNally was until recently senior VP, marketing and asset global components, at Arrow and had…
DetailsDigi International® Inc. (NASDAQ:DGII)(www.digi.com) reported revenue of $47.9 million for the third fiscal quarter of 2014, compared with $48.8 million for the third fiscal quarter of 2013, a decrease of $0.9 million, or 1.9%. Net loss was $0.1 million, or $0.00 per diluted share, in the third fiscal quarter of 2014 compared to net income…
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