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posted in February 2011
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SMSC's ICC Licensed by Nvidia
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Nvidia has licensed SMSC's patented Inter-Chip Connectivity (ICC) technology
Microsoft Beat its Kinect Sales Forecast by a Wide Margin in 2010
Latest Research  
2/28/2011   (1) comment
With help from heavy marketing investment, differentiated technology and a willing user base, Microsoft Corp. outperformed its cheaper rival, Sony's PlayStation Move
Targeting China's Shifting Landscape
George F. Brown Jr.  
2/28/2011   (5) comments
A massive transformation in strategy is required for companies that want to target their products at the local market in China
The Verdict: Thumbs Down for Nokia Windows OS Move
Bolaji Ojo  
2/28/2011   (18) comments
EBN readers overwhelmingly believe Nokia should have opted for Google's Android operating system rather than Microsoft's Windows OS
The Unique Challenges of the Ruggedized Supply Chain
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/28/2011   (7) comments
The ruggedized computer market faces some unique supply chain challenges when it comes to the design and sourcing of products
Chip Chain Remains Tight
Malcolm Penn  
2/28/2011   (2) comments
It may not look like it right now, but supplies are tightening up in the semiconductor supply chain
Digi-Key Sponsors Counterfeit Components Series
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Counterfeit Electronic Components, a series of Engineering Essentials Webcasts, the first to air on March 2, 2011, at 2 p.m. EST
DoD Tightens Supply Chain Security
Tam Harbert  
2/28/2011   (12) comments
The US Department of Defense is more strictly monitoring its supply chain, hurting suppliers that can't prove their systems are safe
Vitesse to List on Nasdaq
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Its common stock will commence trading on Nasdaq on March 2, 2011, under the symbol VTSS
Fujitsu & ARM Sign License Deal
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Fujitsu to offer platforms featuring ARM technology including the Cortex-A15 processor, Mali graphics, and CoreLink systems IP
ON Semi Completes Cypress CMOS Buy
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Has completed its acquisition of the CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit from Cypress Semiconductor for approximately $31.4 million
RS Upgrades Green Catalogue
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RS Components has announced significant savings from the adoption of UPM EcoLite paper to produce its eco-friendly RS catalogue
Warren Buffett: 'America's Best Days Lie Ahead'
Bolaji Ojo  
2/27/2011   (12) comments
In his annual letter to the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Warren Buffett said the US offers many great investment opportunities
Connectors, DRAM, Foundries on the Rise
Malcolm Penn  
2/27/2011   (4) comments
Many segments of the electronics components market are seeing strong demand that could result in higher pricing on tightening supply later
Dell Responds on Its Labor Practices Standards
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/25/2011   (14) comments
Last year, Dell conducted a walk-through of several facilities managed by an overseas manufacturing partner; identified strategies for improvement; and continued to work toward optimum worker conditions
iSuppli: Xoom Sports Fast Processor, Advanced Touch Screen Controller
Latest Research  
2/25/2011   (3) comments
While the Apple iPad incorporated a single-core ARM processor, the Motorola Xoom ups the ante with a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 solution
EBV Distributes STMicroelectronics Products
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EBV Elektronik signs agreement to distribute STMicroelectronics’ MCU/SPEAr & RFID products via EBV Electrolink in South Africa
International Rectifier Acquires CHiL
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International Rectifier announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held CHiL Semiconductor for $75 million in cash
Prepare for a Middle East Squeeze
Bolaji Ojo  
2/25/2011   (27) comments
Rising turmoil in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, and this can mess up forecasts for high-tech and the global economy in 2011
NEC 'Opens the Kimono' to Third-Party Auditors
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/25/2011   (11) comments
NEC used the International Institute for Human, Organization, and the Earth, a non-profit organization, to monitor the labor practices within its supply chain
Renesas Announces New Org Structure
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Renesas Electronics announces changes in organizational structure and executive personnel
Huawei Challenges US Gov't: 'Investigate Us'
Bolaji Ojo  
2/25/2011   (12) comments
Huawei has asked the US to clear it of allegations the Chinese communications equipment company says are hurting its operations
ISM Opens Training Office in Shanghai
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Institute for Supply Management, in conjunction with ADR, has extended its global reach by opening a training office in Shanghai, China
Power-One Announces Digital Power License
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Power-One, Inc. announces digital power management patent license with Maxim Integrated Products
Allied Electronics Wins Catalog Distributor Award
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Allied Electronics has been named Catalog Distributor of the Year by Cherry
Mentor Posts Q4 & Full Year Results
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Mentor Graphics reports annual and fiscal fourth quarter results
Avnet Distributes Halo Magnetics
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Avnet Memec will distribute HALO’s magnetics devices and inductors for RF and power solutions in Switzerland
Coming Next: Useless but Absolutely Intriguing Technologies
Marc Herman  
2/25/2011   (20) comments
LG's 3D mobile phone is an example of a fascinating technology seeking relevant application in a fast-changing world
Digi-Key Stocks Cree Circuit Boards
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Digi-Key Corporation today announced it has stock of Cree-based printed circuit board (PCB) LED development kits
GigOptix Announces Record Q4
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GigOptix has announced record fourth quarter and 2010 financial results
Newark Offers Agilent Oscilloscopes
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Newark announced today that it is offering Agilent Technologies’ next-generation InfiniiVision 3000 and 2000 X-Series oscilloscope family
Arrow Stocks Trident Entertainment
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Arrow Electronics today announced a global distribution agreement with Trident Microsystems
Dell's Standards for Labor Practices
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/24/2011   (8) comments
Dell asks suppliers to provide documented evidence of their commitment to implement Dell's supplier principles through a self-assessment tool
Avnet Stocks Aimtec Supplies
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Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas has signed a distribution agreement with Aimtec
The Future of Mobile Apps in the Supply Chain
Laurie Sullivan  
2/24/2011   (15) comments
Any company not designing a mobile app for ordering, price checking, and distribution of goods will miss a huge opportunity to capture market share
ChipMOS Taiwan Sells Idle Assets
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ChipMOS Technologies today announced that its Taiwanese subsidiary will receive approximately US$11.6 million in the sale of its idle, non-core assets
Deal Expands CEI Customer Base
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Custom Electronics, Inc. acquires recon mica capacitor line from Cornell Dubilier Marketing
Element14, Littelfuse Expand on Circuit Protectors
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Element14 and Littelfuse expand their regional distribution agreement
Golden Gate to Acquire Conexant
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Conexant agrees to be acquired by Golden Gate Capital and terminates merger agreement with SMSC
Version 8 of PI Expert Suite Hits Market
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Power Integrations releases Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Russian Versions of PI Expert Suite PSU Design Software
Mouser Sponsors China ACE Awards
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Mouser Electronics is projecting continued success in Asia for 2011 as the company plans to build on last year’s momentum to increase sales and continue its global expansion
Calling the Shots in Component Pricing
Ken Bradley  
2/24/2011   (7) comments
Pick a price target and vision for components or get sucked into retail-like procurement where what you pay is decided by others
Avago Announces Q1
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Avago Technologies Limited announces first quarter fiscal year 2011 financial results
FedEx Completes AFL Acquisition
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FedEx Express completes acquisition of AFL Pvt. Ltd. Businesses
Cellphone Payments: High-Tech's New Frontier
Logical Link  
2/23/2011   (26) comments
High-tech companies are competing to support mobile phone-based payments with near-field communications technology
EC Adds to Restrictions on Chemicals in Electronics
Michael Kirschner  
2/23/2011   (4) comments
The EC has approved the inclusion of six additional substances in the next phase of restrictions on dangerous chemicals
How HP Assesses Offshore Labor Conditions
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/23/2011   (17) comments
Like Apple, HP audits its offshore partners' working conditions. But wouldn't a third-party audit be more meaningful?
How Will Apple Fix Its Supply Chain Problems? Part 2
Bolaji Ojo  
2/23/2011   (6) comments
Here are the changes Apple said it is making in its extended supply chain in response to a 2010 audit that uncovered numerous violations
SMSC Keeps Conexant Price Steady
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SMSC does not plan to increase its offer for Conexant Systems above $2.25 per share in response to a proposal from Golden Gate Capital
What's the Fastest Growing Semiconductor MOS Logic Market?
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2/23/2011   (3) comments
Special Purpose Logic is now by far the largest MOS Logic device category
Master Wins Silver
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Master Distributors receives Honeywell’s Silver Distributor of the Year Award
HP Posts Q1
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HP reports first quarter 2011 results
Was 2010 the Last Hurrah for NOR Flash?
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2/23/2011   (4) comments
NOR revenue in 2011 is projected to amount to $4.8 billion, down from $5.1 billion last year
Ramtron Posts Q4
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Ramtron reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2010 financial results
Benchmark Expands in Penang
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Benchmark Electronics today announced that it has acquired facilities and certain other assets to expand its precision technologies capabilities in Penang, Malaysia
Digi-Key Expands With TT
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Digi-Key Corporation Expands Product Line with TT electronics
FedEx Adds Early Morning Delivery
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FedEx Express is adding new services for customers, including FedEx First Overnight Freight and FedEx 2Day AM
Avnet Adds 'Green' Batteries
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Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas will carry the complete line of rechargeable solid state batteries and evaluation kits from Cymbet Corporation
Are Suppliers Facing Tough Choices?
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/22/2011   (13) comments
Reports say notebook components may be in short supply as vendors struggle to meet similar orders from the smartphone and tablet PC sectors
Gearheads, Give Up
Semico Spin  
2/22/2011   (11) comments
New advances in semiconductors, electric, and hybrid technology indicate our fascination with gasoline-powered engines must stop
LED Backlighting Drives Growth for DTV Semiconductors in 2011
Latest Research  
2/22/2011   (1) comment
The global digital TV (DTV) semiconductor market is expected to expand by a robust 16.5 percent in 2011
Lighting: Primed for Transition
Solid State Revolution  
2/22/2011   (17) comments
While SSL now represents about 5 percent of the overall general lighting market, its penetration will accelerate to 50 percent in the next five years
China’s Currency, Inflation & the Supply Chain
At the Source  
2/22/2011   (8) comments
There are major implications for the global electronics supply chain in actions being taken by China to cool its economy and curb inflation
MouserMobile: 'Advanced'
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The newly designed MouserMobile offers the most advanced features for multilingual, multicurrency support for design engineers and buyers
Conexant Receives Golden Gate Proposal
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Conexant Systems today announced that it received a revised written share proposal from an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital
Webench Goes Russian
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National Semiconductor Corp. today announced that its award-winning WEBENCH Designer tools are now available in the Russian language.
Sager Adds TT Electronics
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Sager Electronics announced the addition of several TT electronics' product lines to Sager's line card
Remember the Human Supply Chain
Carla Mahrt  
2/22/2011   (12) comments
Great employees are crucial to the creation and management of a successful supply chain
Mouser Stocks Bluegiga Electronics
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Mouser Electronics announced a global distribution partnership with Bluegiga Technologies.
ON Appoints CTO
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ON Semiconductor has appointed Hans Stork to the position of Chief Technology Officer and senior vice president.
Analog Devices on a Hot Streak
Bolaji Ojo  
2/21/2011   (5) comments
Analog Devices is getting a warm embrace from investors and analysts as the company's financial performance continues to improve
Design Chain Challenges and Opportunities in 2011
Bernard J. Gizzi  
2/21/2011   (3) comments
Shorter lead times, inventory support and accountability are needed to address design and supply chain challenges in 2011
Apple's 'Coolness' Haunts Mobile World Congress
Marc Herman  
2/21/2011   (11) comments
Apple was sorely missed at the Mobile World Congress showing how much the industry is now defined by a single company
Are We the Casualties of the Content Wars?
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/18/2011   (13) comments
I didn't really care who delivers my content – now I'm not so sure
Digi-Key Wins Bronze
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Digi-Key Corporation has won Honeywell Sensing and Control's Bronze Growth Award
What Did Apple's Supply Chain Audit Uncover? Part 1
Bolaji Ojo  
2/18/2011   (11) comments
Apple audits its supply chain and turns up some unpleasant findings. We'll discuss its corrective actions in Part 2 of this blog
Tessera Terminates Amkor License
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Tessera Technologies has sent Amkor Technology an official notice of termination of its license agreement with Tessera
WLAN Chipset Market to Double in 2011 Courtesy of Wi-Fi
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Shipments of WLAN chipsets, mainly Wi-Fi compatible devices, are projected to reach 738.9 million units this year
MWC: Mobile’s Next Leap
Logical Link  
2/18/2011   (20) comments
The World Mobile Congress has ended, and the conversation is shifting to how the supply chain can support a plethora of new wireless devices
Internet of Things
Matteo Bertozzi  
2/17/2011   (16) comments
A new world is upon us where people and businesses can use technology to control things remotely, but is the supply chain ready for this?
Plexus Introduces Stock Repurchase Plan
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Plexus Corp. announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a new stock repurchase program
Asian Electronics Giants Aim for Big Slice of PV Pie
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2/17/2011   (3) comments
Asian electronics giants such as Samsung and LG continue to enter the growing PV market
Cypress Signs Innopower on Memory IP
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Cypress signs Innopower to enable SONOS-based embedded flash solutions for 130-nm and 65-nm technology nodes
Inventory & Pricing: What Gives?
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/17/2011   (9) comments
Trade publications are reporting component price increases, while market researchers raise the alarm on high inventory levels. EBN explains
Inventory Spike Haunts Semiconductor Market
Bolaji Ojo  
2/17/2011   (2) comments
Semiconductor inventories rose in the fourth quarter, sparking fears of a slowdown if sales fail to match forecasts in the year ahead
MWC: Debates on Mobile Devices Give Way to Supply Issues
Marc Herman  
2/17/2011   (11) comments
The industry is nervously watching discussions over mobile devices and wondering who will exert the most control over the supply chain
Element14 Launches Panasonic A/P Partnership
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Strategic partnership allows electronic design engineers in the Asia Pacific to acquire range of over 6,000 Panasonic passive components
SMIC Reports Q4
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Revenue up by 0.4% to $411.8 million in 4Q10 from $410.1 million in 3Q10 and up by 23.6% compared to 4Q09
Skyworks Likes TowerJazz
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Specialty foundry leader has received the 2010 Foundry Supplier of the Year Award from Skyworks Solutions
Avnet & Samsung Ink Global Deal
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Agreement will enable Avnet Electronics Marketing to bring Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ line of passive components to its customers
MWC: Will There Be Enough Displays for All These Tablets?
Logical Link  
2/17/2011   (8) comments
The electronics supply chain is in flux, and the uncertainties will deepen as sales of tablet devices surge
FedEx Unveils Green Data Center
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FedEx today celebrated the grand opening of its first environmentally sustainable data center in Colorado Springs, CO
Apple Responds to Workers' Rights Abuses
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/16/2011   (12) comments
Apple's 2011 Supplier Responsibility Report highlighted a number of problems that haven't yet been widely publicized
Agilent & Qualcomm Team on Factory Test Tech
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Agilent Technologies has signed a licensing agreement with Qualcomm for factory test technology
Back to Basics – Are You Kidding?
At the Source  
2/16/2011   (12) comments
It's time the electronics industry moved from back-to-basics to develop a supply chain strategy for the 21st century
Inventory Spike to Hit Solar Supply Chain in Q1
Latest Research  
2/16/2011   (1) comment
Inventories throughout the solar industry are expected to surge in the first quarter because of a temporary dip in demand
DHL Gets Quality Stamp
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DHL Express obtains internationally-recognized quality certification for all US facilities
Mouser Stocks Texas ACDs
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Mouser Electronics is now stocking ultralow power analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) from Texas Instruments
UMC Wins Premium Status
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UMC Singapore has been awarded "Premium" trade status
Newark Launches LED Site
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Newark and element14 have launched a new LED microsite for design engineers
Numetrics Releases Free Risk Software
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Numetrics today released a free software tool to benchmark IC schedule risk and project performance
Challenges & Goals for Distributors in 2011
Dick Krass  
2/16/2011   (3) comments
Hopefully, this year a common vertical platform will be defined for the benefit of the electronics components industry and its customers
Long-Term Agreements Aren't Always Best
Todd Ballew  
2/16/2011   (4) comments
Long-term parts supply agreements are supposed to offer win-win benefits, but experience has shown that's not always the case
Analog Posts Q1
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Analog Devices announces financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011
Broadcom & ARM Sign License Agreement
EBN Newswire  
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Broadcom and ARM today announced the signing of a broad-reaching license agreement
What's in Obama's Budget for High-Tech & Clean Energy?
Bolaji Ojo  
2/15/2011   (15) comments
Obama's fiscal 2012 budget of $3.73 trillion is one of "tough choices," but it offers incentives for high-tech and clean energy jobs
FedEx Lowers Guidance
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Now expects as-adjusted earnings of $0.70 to $0.90 per diluted share for Q3 ending 2/28, compared to previous guidance of $0.95 to $1.15
Watson: A New Valentine's Day Sweetheart
Semico Spin  
2/15/2011   (21) comments
A new frontier is upon us with the debut of Watson, the IBM supercomputer that can handle massive tasks and analyze languages
China Costs Prompt Price Hikes
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/15/2011   (10) comments
There is mounting evidence, both formal and anecdotal, that China's advantage as a low-cost labor center is slipping
Apple Maintains Dominance of Mobile Application Store Market in 2010
Latest Research  
2/15/2011   (2) comments
The Apple App Store in 2010 generated $1.8 billion in revenue, giving it 82.7 percent share of the total market
Kemet Unveils Defense Capacitors
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Kemet Corporation today announced new DSCC qualified tantalum surface mount capacitors for defense and aerospace applications
Farnell Wins Gold
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Farnell has won the 2011 EMEA Best in Class Gold Distribution award from Honeywell Sensing and Control
Avnet Memec Expands in Europe
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Avnet Memec will now provide technical and sales support for Semtech in the UK, Ireland, and Nordic regions
Nokia/Microsoft Alliance Carries Downside for Cell Phone Giant
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Nokia’s Intel relationship, which centers of the MeeGo operating system, has taken a serious beating with the Microsoft agreement
Molex Named Excellent Supplier
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Molex Incorporated has received an Excellent Supplier Award from Delphi Automotive Systems (China)
America II Stocks Isocom Optoelectronics
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America II Electronics is set to distribute Isocom Components infrared optoelectronic devices
iSuppli: Intel-Nokia Partnership Takes a 'Serious Beating'
Bolaji Ojo  
2/15/2011   (3) comments
Nokia will still ship MeeGo phones, but its adoption of Windows 7 effectively signals its intention to abandon an agreement with Intel
Counterpoint: Nok-Win Is a Win-Win
Laurie Sullivan  
2/15/2011   (14) comments
The agreement between Nokia and Microsoft on the Windows operating system will be beneficial to both companies
Advanced Photonix Posts Q3
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Advanced Photonix, Inc. today announced third quarter 2011 results with a 68 percent increase in revenues
MWC: Parts Challenges Ahead for Mobile Vendors
Logical Link  
2/14/2011   (2) comments
With wireless devices the new market rage, component suppliers are struggling to cope with spiraling demand from OEMs
Software, Components Upstage Hardware at MWC
Marc Herman  
2/14/2011   (3) comments
The annual Mobile World Congress is largely focused on breakthroughs in wireless communication components and software technology
Mobile Is Hot, but PCs Are Here to Stay
Al Maag  
2/14/2011   (16) comments
Sure, ET can phone home on his smartphone, but can he place an order for a new spaceship?
Legacy Moves to Sioux Falls
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Legacy Electronics will establish new sales and administrative staff offices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Avnet CEO Transition: No Bumps Ahead
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/14/2011   (4) comments
Avnet has appointed Rick Hamada as CEO to replace long-term head Roy Vallee, and I expect the transition to be smooth
Nokia CEO Defends Microsoft Deal: 'I'm Not a Trojan Horse'
Bolaji Ojo  
2/14/2011   (18) comments
Nokia's CEO is under pressure to explain his decision to dump Symbian OS and adopt Window's OS as the platform for future mobile devices
Liabilities of the Expanding Software Supply Chain
Andy Chou  
2/14/2011   (2) comments
The 'you-wrote-it-you-fix-it' philosophy for software code quality must change because it is a major liability for OEMs
TowerJazz Posts 2010 Results
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Record full-year revenues at $509.3 million, up 70% over 2009, greater than 2x the industry’s growth
IEEE Launches Mobile Group
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Proposes industry standard aimed at addressing the challenges of managing and delivering data from mobile networks to mobile devices
Rick Hamada Named Avnet CEO
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Hamada, who currently serves as Avnet’s President and COO, has also been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors
Distributor Award Goes to Digi-Key
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Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation received the 2010 Distributor of the Year from PUI Audio
Where's the Innovation?
Ken Bradley  
2/11/2011   (7) comments
The electronics industry needs innovators who can blaze new trails in the area of supply chain innovation
US Company Working to Expand REE Sources
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/11/2011   (5) comments
Green Technology Solutions announced a joint venture with Rare Earth Exporters of Mongolia to pursue mining claims and operations
Farnell Teams With Würth on USBs
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Farnell teams with Würth Elektronik to stock its SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectors
Mouser Stocks Maxim Amp
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Mouser Electronics today announced it is stocking a new wide-band operational amplifier from Maxim
Nokia Picks President
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Nokia has today announced the appointment of Chris Weber as President of Nokia Inc. (US) and Head of Markets
Nok-Win a No-Win Combination
Bolaji Ojo  
2/11/2011   (15) comments
Rather than partner with Microsoft, Nokia should have joined the Google Android crowd and focused its resources on design and R&D
Mobile DRAM Market Surges in 2011
Latest Research  
2/11/2011   (2) comments
2011 mobile DRAM shipments are projected to reach 2.9 billion gigabits (Gb), up from 1.7 billion Gb in 2010
Tyco Issues Dividend
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A $0.16 per share quarterly dividend for the second fiscal quarter of 2011 will be payable on March 16
X-FAB Expands Management Team
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Rudi De Winter will join the Board of Directors and assume the role of co-CEO effective Feb. 14
Bel Posts Q4
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Net sales increased 72% to a fourth-quarter record $83.7 million
Pulse Electronics Posts Q4
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Net sales were $101.2 million compared with $105.4 million in the prior-year quarter
Evidence of 'Onshoring' – But Where Are the 'Help Wanted' Signs?
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/10/2011   (12) comments
A full 25 percent of buyers from more than 800 companies say their businesses have returned work to North America from a low-cost country
Teardown: New iPhone Carries $171.35 Bill of Materials
Latest Research  
2/10/2011   (5) comments
The new CDMA version of the iPhone 4 carried by Verizon Wireless includes significant changes in its design and component selection
Interlink Signs With Digi-Key
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Companies have entered into an agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute Interlink Electronics products to customers worldwide
The Problem With Nokia
Bolaji Ojo  
2/10/2011   (22) comments
CEO Stephen Elop details in an internal memo why Nokia is losing market share and the challenges ahead for the mobile phone maker
Creating Social Media Measurement Plans
Andy Lawson  
2/10/2011   (8) comments
Companies investing in social media as a business tool need to set goals and find ways to measure results against them
Dialog to Buy SiTel
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Dialog Semiconductor adds short-range wireless connectivity and VoIP to its existing technology portfolio
Littelfuse Ends Fiscal Year
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Sales for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $142.6 million, an 11% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2009
Mouser Launches Vishay Chips
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Mouser Electronics today announced it is stocking new product from Vishay Semiconductors
CSR, TSMC Extend Collaboration
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Collaborating on the adoption of TSMC’s leading edge 90nm embedded flash process technology
TriQuint Reports Q4
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TriQuint Semiconductor has announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010
Sparton Posts Q2
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Reports second-quarter operating income of $1.6 million and net income of $1.4 million, or $0.14 per share
Why the Industry Should Support the US Railway Initiative
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/9/2011   (10) comments
Every time a new offshore region is touted as the next manufacturing hub, infrastructure is the first thing that comes up
Nuts & Bolts of Semiconductor Lifecycle Management, Part 1
Joseph R. Bronson  
2/9/2011   (5) comments
Challenges of semiconductor lifecycle management, appropriate methodologies for wafer banking, and real-world implementations
Engineers Can Do Public Relations, Too
Savvy Tech Marketing  
2/9/2011   (18) comments
Bringing engineers into high-tech marketing communications can be a valuable part of demonstrating a company’s core competencies
Farnell, Analog Devices Present Webcast
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To address use of ADI’s ADIsimADC behavioral modeling tool and using it to facilitate rapid product evaluation and system prototyping
Fairchild Semi Wins 'Best Supplier Award’
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Fairchild Semiconductor received the 'Best Supplier Award' from Dongguan Samsung Electro-Mechanics
Radiall Licenses Amphenol
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Amphenol is now a licensed second source for Radiall R2CT connection kits
DEX Partners With DHL
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Team to provide end-to-end technical services for service parts, finished goods, and parts management
ICC to Distribute AFSI
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Interstate Connecting Components (ICC) named Value-Added Distributor for Amphenol Fiber Systems' MIL-PRF-28876 connector series
Vitesse Reports Q1
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Net revenues of $37.7 million, compared with $41.7M a year ago; product revenues of $37.6M, compared with $41.6M a year ago
Diodes Closes 2010
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Revenue increased to a record $612.9 million, an increase of 41.1 percent over the $434.4 million in 2009
Samsung, IBM Ink Patent Cross-License Deal
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The companies will license their respective patent portfolios to each other
Atmel Reports Q4
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Revenues of $458 million, up 3% sequentially; gross margin increases 270 basis points sequentially to 49.5%
TranSwitch Posts Q4
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Net revenues for the fourth quarter 2010 were approximately $10.1 million, compared to net revenues of $12.8 million for the third
IC Foundry Suppliers Heading for Record Capex Spending in 2011
Latest Research  
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A surge in capital spending plans among some of the largest foundries in 2011 may result in overcapacity by the end of next year
The Economic Edge Game
Bolaji Ojo  
2/8/2011   (8) comments
With $2 trillion in the bank, US companies are urged by President Obama to help give the country a competitive edge in the global market
eSolar Selects Flextronics
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Agreement with Flextronics for design services relating to next-generation heliostats and solar collector systems
Dell, HP & NEC Partner Flagged for Labor Practices
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/8/2011   (12) comments
A US-based watchdog agency has released findings on labor abuses at MSI Computer (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., a supplier of global brand electronics for such firms as Dell, HP, and NEC
Annual RF4CE IC Shipments to Top 250 Million in 2015
Latest Research  
2/8/2011   Post a comment
This growth will be driven by a strong transition in remote controls from infra-red (IR) to radio-frequency (RF)
Digi-Key iPhone App in Japanese
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Latest update allows users to view Digi-Key’s Japanese Website and all text in Japanese
Home Automation Goes Mainstream with Wireless Sensors
Latest Research  
2/8/2011   (2) comments
Worldwide shipments of IEEE 802.15.4 wireless sensor network chipsets into the home could exceed 242 million a year by 2015
Improving Visibility Into Subsidiary Operations, Part 1
Sheila Zelinger  
2/8/2011   (5) comments
To gain visibility into subsidiary units, companies should consider various options for coordinating and integrating legacy systems
Sanmina Wins Nadcap Certification
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Its Singapore PCB location received the accreditation for superior processes in electronics manufacturing
Fox Electronics Canada Launched
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Fox Electronics Canada and has hired Ross O. Weiss as its new Vice President North America Sales
Allied Electronics Supports Future City
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Allied Electronics and the Fort Worth Section of the IEEE team up in the North Texas Regional Future City Competition
MSC Adds MEMS From SiTime
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MEMS-based OCXO, TCXO, and VCXO products, specifically for telecommunications, networking, wireless, and storage applications
Vishay Post Q4 Returns
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Revenues for Q4 2010 of $689 million; EPS Q4 2010 of $0.81, or $0.48 when excluding one-time tax benefits
Conexant Reports Q1
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For the first quarter of fiscal 2011, Conexant core revenues were $46.1 million; core gross margins were 59.6 percent of revenues
Agilent Honors RS Components
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2/8/2011   (3) comments
Distributor of electronics and maintenance products has received the 2010 Distribution Excellence award for EMEA from Agilent Technologies
Involve Your 3PL in Package Testing & Design
Change in the Chain  
2/8/2011   (8) comments
Packaging and transportation costs can be dramatically reduced by involving the logistics services provider at the product design stage
Consumer Electronics Theft Declines
At the Source  
2/8/2011   (16) comments
Theft of electronics goods fell in 2010, but industry associations continue to urge supply chain managers to be vigilant
STMicro; TriQuint Capitalize on iPhone 4 and iPad MEMS Design Wins
Latest Research  
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STMicroelectronics and TriQuint in 2010 achieved industry-leading growth in the global market for microelectromechanical systems
Intel Updates on Chip Problem
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Intel is resuming shipments of the 6 Series Chipset for use only in PC system configurations that are not impacted by the design issue
Next-Gen E-Readers for Emerging Markets
Logical Link  
2/7/2011   (17) comments
Can a low-cost e-reader be built to serve the developing world and what dynamics must be in place for OEMs to explore emerging markets?
Digi-Key Distributes Advanced Linear Devices
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Advanced Linear Devices develops, manufactures, and markets precision CMOS linear integrated circuits
Keep Your Eye on the Ball
Gerry Fay  
2/7/2011   (6) comments
Risk identification and mitigation should be a vital supply chain management tool, but many don't pay attention until it's too late
Avnet Delivers Solar Training
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Avnet Electronics and STMicroelectronics have teamed up to offer a series of technical videos focusing on solar powered systems
NetLogic Scores 500th Patent
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NetLogic Microsystems expands its technology leadership in knowledge-based processing, multi-core processing, and 10/40/100GE PHYs
Infineon Names Avnet Distributor of the Year
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Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc., was named its 2010 North American Distributor of the Year
RS Components Issues Interim H2 Report
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Interim management statement for the year ending 31 March 2011, which covers the period from 1 October 2010 to 31 January 2011
What if China Turned Off the Internet?
Laurie Sullivan  
2/7/2011   (17) comments
Manufacturers who build for the global market will be hard hit if China were to cut access to the Web so some are suggesting options
Global Tablet Shipments to Rise by Factor of 12 by 2015
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The expansion of the tablet market from 2010 to 2015 will be driven by three successive waves of growth
X-FAB & MFI Join on MEMS
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To combine their existing MEMS foundry capabilities and resources; X-FAB acquires a 25.5 percent shareholding of MFI
ON Semi Posts Year-End Results
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Total revenues of approximately $579.2 million, GAAP gross margin of 41.0 percent
Electrocomponents Issues H2 Statement
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During the four months to January 31 the Group has continued to record strong sales growth of around 19%
Belden Reports Q4
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Grew revenue 13% year-over-year to $425.2 million, from $374.7 million in the fourth quarter 2009
Kemet Reports Q3
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Net sales up 32.4% to $264.7 million compared to $199.9 million for the same quarter last fiscal year
Arrow Distributes SiTime MEMS Solutions
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Arrow will distribute SiTime’s complete portfolio of MEMS-based oscillators and clock generators to customers worldwide
Highlights From Arrow's Earnings Call
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/4/2011   (8) comments
Arrow's discussions with suppliers and customers indicate leadtimes shouldn't change dramatically; nor is there an inventory imbalance in the supply chain
Benchmark Closes Fiscal Year
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Sales for the year ended December 31, 2010, were $2.4 billion, compared to $2.1 billion in 2009
Gordon Hunter Joins CTS Board
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Mr. Hunter is the Chairman, President, and CEO of Littelfuse and sits on the Board of Veeco Instruments
FedEx Enhances Inventory Logistics
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FedEx SupplyChain announces significant enhancements to its FedEx Critical Inventory Logistics service
Silica Launches Microcontroller Suite
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Core 'n More focuses the company's portfolio of microcontroller solutions, tools, software support, and design-in services
They Need Your Supply Chain
Mastery in Action  
2/4/2011   (2) comments
Outsourcing of non-core supply chain work is an efficient way to support new businesses, quickly and often with better capabilities
Fending Off the Budget-Planning Monster
Logical Link  
2/3/2011   (8) comments
How can you forge a long-term relationship with suppliers when costs containment concerns continue to crimp strategic initiatives?
Nintendo 3DS Please
Semico Spin  
2/3/2011   (11) comments
Nintendo is coming out with a 3D version of the handheld game player, and it promises to win over consumers
The Art of Pricing
Ken Bradley  
2/3/2011   (10) comments
Pricing is an art, and many companies, large and small, have learned the craft – but, unfortunately, many haven’t
Illusions of Victory
Bolaji Ojo  
2/2/2011   (26) comments
Readers picked Apple as winner in smartphones/tablets but Android as likely No.1 in operating systems for the products. Are they confused ?
Arrow Electronics Reports Record Q4
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Arrow Electronics reported fourth-quarter 2010 net income of $157.9 million on sales of $5.24 billion
Digi-Key Expands Intersil Product Offering
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Digi-Key Corp. has added 259 new Intersil products to its product offering
European EMS Market Still on Shaky Ground
iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights  
2/2/2011   (6) comments
The European electronics manufacturing services market recovered in 2010 but future growth prospect appears challenging
Stress in Forecast for IC Supply Chain
Malcolm Penn  
2/2/2011   (4) comments
The semiconductor market will be strained in the first half of the year before rebounding in the second half
Apple Defies Risk-Management Convention
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/2/2011   (9) comments
Apple, in essence, is paying in advance for about $3.9 billion in unbuilt inventory
Digi-Key Inks Global Pact With Techflex
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Digi-Key Corp. and Techflex have entered into an agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute Techflex products to customers worldwide
Keep the Suez Canal Open
Marc Herman  
2/1/2011   (11) comments
The turmoil in Egypt has not impacted the Suez Canal but businesses must stay alert to avoid any negative effects on their operations
Avnet EM Releases Xilinx Spartan-6 LX9 MicroBoard
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2/1/2011   Post a comment
The kit was created for designers who are interested in using or are currently using off-the-shelf microcontrollers
Sales Without Borders
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/1/2011   (8) comments
We rejoice that the global semiconductor market is growing but bemoan how the market is shifting from the US to other parts of the globe




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