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Element14 & TE Connectivity Launch Microsite

UncategorizedBy News Desk March 13, 2014 Leave a comment

Element14 has engaged with TE Connectivity (TE) to offer the most comprehensive component solutions for innovative I/O communication applications including data communication/telecommunications, industrial communication/automation and control, personal computer/handheld devices, and instrumentation. element14’s broad portfolio of TE I/O interconnect products, from high-speed data transfer to rugged industrial communications, help solve size and data rate challenges of…

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LEDs Lead the Way for GaN Adoption

News Analysis, ResearchBy Gina Roos March 13, 2014 Leave a comment

The commercialization of semiconductor devices using gallium nitride (GaN) as a substrate material is expected to rise as developed countries address global environmental issues in their policymaking, according to Gartner Inc. However, there are still several technical and cost challenges that the technology faces on the road to adoption. These include concerns related to crystal…

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Pulse Electronics Profit Gains Ground

UncategorizedBy News Desk March 12, 2014 Leave a comment

Pulse Electronics Corporation (NYSE:PULS), a leading provider of electronic components, today reported results for its fourth quarter ended December 27, 2013. Fourth Quarter Highlights Net sales were $87.8 million, down 2.9 percent from $90.4 million in the prior-year quarter, and down 7.5 percent from $94.8 million in the third quarter. Operating profit (U.S. GAAP) was…

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Intel Quark X1000 Available at Mouser

UncategorizedBy News Desk March 12, 2014 Leave a comment

Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now shipping the new Intel® Quark X1000 System‑on‑a‑Chip (SoC), the latest Intel 32-bit processor built for the next generation of connected devices. The Quark X1000 is the first in a new line of Intel processors designed for new applications ranging from Internet‑of‑Things (IoT) to wearables, transportation, energy, and industrial control. The…

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Molex zCD AOC Selected by CDFP MSA

News Ticker, News WireBy News Desk March 12, 2014 Leave a comment

The interface of the recently released Molex Incorporated zCD™ active optical cable (AOC) interconnect solution has been selected by the industry leading CDFP MSA as the interface for the consortium’s 400 Gbps hot pluggable module. The zCD AOC assembly will be highlighted at Molex booth 3863, OFC 2014, March 11-13, San Francisco, CA. “We are…

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5 Top Purchasing Best Practices for the Ages

Best Practices, Buying Strategies, News Analysis, Supply ChainBy Steve Vecchiarelli March 12, 2014 Leave a comment

Editor’s note: This article first ran in 2014 and these recommendations remain ageless. There’s nothing quite like the fresh slate of a brand new year to make buyers think about their current practices and how they can be improved, upgraded, or even completely replaced. If you’re looking to implement one or more best practices this…

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America II Turns 25

News Ticker, News WireBy News Desk March 12, 2014 Leave a comment

America II Electronics, Inc., one of the world’s largest independent distributors of semiconductors and electronic components, is pleased to announce that 2014 will be its 25th year in business. The company marked the occasion by unveiling a new commemorative logo. Since its inception in 1989, America II has become an integral part of the electronic…

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Arrow Named Again to Most Admired Companies’ List

News Ticker, News Wire, UncategorizedBy News Desk March 12, 2014 Leave a comment

Arrow Electronics, Inc., (NYSE:ARW) today announced that it has been named to the Fortune magazine “World’s Most Admired Companies” for the 14th consecutive year. Arrow topped the list in the “Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment” category based on input from peer companies and industry influencers. “Arrow is honored to be included once again on this…

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RFMW Supporting High-Frequency Oscillators

News Ticker, News WireBy News Desk March 11, 2014 Leave a comment

RFMW, Ltd. announces application and sales support for high frequency oscillators and VCXO’s to 1500MHz. These quartz-based, differential and PECL oscillators are targeted to networking and storage applications where fast delivery (less than one week) and high performance are required. For example, Sunny Electronics SPP-53 VCXO from their FastClock™ series provides excellent phase noise (122dBc…

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Top 7 ‘Crimes’ Committed Often by Purchasing

News Analysis, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Tools, UncategorizedBy Ken Bradley March 11, 2014 2 Comments

I was speaking with my Purchasing Manager last week; Patrick is a very capable and effective purchasing professional who has become addicted to Lytica’s fast track cost reduction methods. We discussed surprising things that we have seen in procurement which we label as “crimes” because they rob shareholders of value. In no particular order, I’d…

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