Rutronik Inc., a leading global broad-line stocking distributor of a comprehensive range of electronic components, semiconductors, and product and technology solutions for IoT and embedded systems, has expanded its franchise agreement in North America with Osram Opto Semiconductors, a worldwide leader in optoelectronics for illumination, visualization, and sensor technologies. The agreement is effective October 1,…
DetailsThe Electronic Component Industry Association (ECIA) announces a structural reorganization reflecting input from a series of interviews and an extensive member survey. ECIA’s primary mission, to promote and improve the business environment for the authorized sale of electronic components by manufacturers, their reps and distributors, hasn’t changed. But the new structure creates forums for each…
DetailsMolex Electronic Technologies, LLC, a leading global manufacturer of electronic solutions, announced today that the company has agreed to acquire the Connected Vehicle Solutions (“CVS”) division of Laird Limited, owned by funds managed by Advent International. Laird CVS specializes in the design, development and delivery of vehicle antenna systems, smart device integration and vehicle connectivity…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, announces a global distribution agreement with Virtium, a leading provider of solid-state drive (SSD) and memory solutions in the industrial embedded market. The Virtium portfolio, now available from Mouser Electronics, includes the industry-leading StorFly® and TuffDrive® SSDs, memory modules and other…
DetailsIC Insights’ September Update to The McClean Report shows that as a result of a 51% forecasted increase in the China pure-play foundry market this year, China’s total share of the 2018 pure-play foundry market is expected to jump by five percentage points to 19%, exceeding the share held by the rest of the Asia-Pacific…
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Analysts report that DRAM prices have reached an inflection point and will post lower average selling prices (ASPs) in the fourth quarter. Spot prices for DRAMs have fallen since the beginning of the year and dropped to below-contract levels in in June. That’s an indication of declining prices across the overall market, according to market…
DetailsSager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, is now stocking TRACO Power’s TSP Series 72-600 Watt AC-DC, DIN Rail power supplies. The TSP series comprises high performance DIN-rail mount power supplies designed for reliable operation under difficult factory floor conditions. They provide a DC-OK…
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Although California’s update to its Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 — Proposition 65–doesn’t appear to impact electronics, experts warn the supply chain must revise its compliance practices or risk the consequences. “Violations often ensnare everyone in that supply chain, and at that point you bring in the lawyers and the toxicologists, and the costs…
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Junko Yoshida is my friend. Permit me this name dropping. I can’t help it; she is a celebrated, award-winning, and globally recognized technology writer and media executive. Ask Junko, though, about her preferred title, and it will undoubtedly be, simply, journalist — technology journalist, that is. This week, another title dropped into Junko’s lap when…
DetailsRipped from the headlines, this year’s ECIA Executive Conference is all about security. Because when all is said and done, you can’t do business unless your company, your employees and your customers are secure. It’s the bedrock of growth and prosperity and threats coming from global political uncertainty and new data technologies have undermined confidence…
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