Where next for IP&E lead times?
Avnet director, IP&E sales, Dan Borelli, explores interconnect, e-mech and passive lead times and discusses the most viable strategy for maintaining supply chain security. According to the ECIA, interconnect and e-mech component lead times went out from around 10 weeks in Q1/2021 to anywhere from 14 to 20 weeks in Q1/2023. For passive components, the extension was more dramatic, rising from about 12 weeks in 2020 and rising steeply from early 2021 to peak at nearly 18 to 26 weeks by May 2022. Lead times were driven by several factors including growth across sectors including IoT, automotive, industrial automation and…
Rising demand for VG95234 connectors
In this article, Aerco explains the driving factors behind the recent surge in demand for connectors with VG approval, including…
Rapid custom cable assembly for harsh environments
Benefitting from in-house design, test and manufacturing resources, Bulgin’s custom cable assemblies service offers OEMs solutions for harsh environment applications….
Connectors address the SWaP-C challenge
Harwin’s vice president of product, Ryan Smart, looks at how sourcing optimised interconnect technologies addresses the demands of today’s high-performance…
SMT connectors suit space critical designs
Several M12 connector series from binder are available in versions for surface mount technology (SMT). They offer advantages for integration…
Ensuring supply chain quality
SigmaTron International’s corporate director of quality and compliance, Allen Abell, explains how EMS companies are gatekeepers of quality between OEMs…
Making obsolescence, obsolete
Flip Electronics’ president, Bill Bradford, details investments including the acquisition of Resurgent Semiconductor and imminent launch of a new ecommerce…
Where next for IP&E lead times?
Avnet director, IP&E sales, Dan Borelli, explores interconnect, e-mech and passive lead times and discusses the most viable strategy for…
Buck converters provide up to 20A
Recom is offering new parts in its RPH and RPL buck converters series with ratings between 1A and 20A. For…
Connectors immediately available for fast delivery
Murrelektronik has made it easier and quicker to find and purchase common connectors that form the backbone of machine and…
Display module suits PLCs
Display Visions has developed a compact Modbus display module, equipped with a 4.3in bright and perfectly readable display. This makes…
Deep dive into distribution data
This month sees publication of the ECIA Top 50 Americas Authorized Distributors Report 2024. ECIA chief analyst, Dale Ford, has compiled and presented an astounding…
GenAI workplace trends
In this article, John Denslinger acknowledges that GenAI is still at trial phase, but the trend is clear—every organization, every employee can elevate performance. ‘Knowledge…
Where have all the products gone?
The production of electronic components is a capital-intensive venture. Likewise, the industry is also fast-moving, with new product introductions and obsolescence notices a daily, if not…
EV vs H2 : Winning the zero-emissions race
This month John Denslinger explores the competing technologies in the zero- emissions race and argues that only when the advantages are truly clear will consumers…
GenAI workplace trends
In this article, John Denslinger acknowledges that GenAI is still at trial phase, but the trend is clear—every organization, every employee can elevate performance. ‘Knowledge is power’—Sir Francis Bacon, Philosopher…
EV vs H2 : Winning the zero-emissions race
This month John Denslinger explores the competing technologies in the zero- emissions race and argues that only when the advantages are truly clear will consumers pick the winner. For all…
Was EV over-hyped?
In this article, John Denslinger explores the scale of investment required to match the US’ electrification goals and deadlines with the power transmission infrastructure itself. According to nearly 4,000 car…
Power grid abyss
In this article, John Denslinger explores the scale of investment required to match the US’ electrification goals and deadlines with the power transmission infrastructure itself Achieving a clean energy economy…
Stick the landing, stick the 2024 forecast
In this article, John Denslinger takes a detailed look at the year ahead and then expands on four potential landing scenarios: soft, bumpy, hard and crash When fiscal year 2023…
Distributors grapple with conflicting supply chain signals
Supply chain complexities have increased throughout the electronics industry, creating opportunities for distributors to help customers navigate the tortuous terrains facing them. After nearly two years of severely constrained supply…
Distribution: record sales ahead of downturn
Purchase commitments made by OEM customers during the period of product shortages will keep distribution sales and profits high through the rest of the year despite signs of a market…
Specialist distributors expect another strong year for sales
Component demand remains healthy, prices are increasing and some component lead times are still long. Specialist electronics distributors are cautiously optimistic that strong component demand will continue through the year…
Distributors see rising sales from auto industry
The auto industry is facing continuing chip shortages and many tier 1-4 automotive suppliers are turning to distributors for parts and services. Distributors report that sales to tier 1-4 automotive…
Should chipmakers be preparing for a downturn?
Semiconductor sales are weakening amidst efforts by governments to tame spiking inflation. Are these the early signs of another downturn and how should chipmakers prepare for another one of its…
DRAM price increases will ease
There should be ample supply of DRAM through the rest of the year as memory IC manufacturers continue to increase capacity. Memory IC buyers can expect a 2-5 per cent…
Lead times will remain long for discretes through 2022
Prices for MOSFETS, IGBTs and rectifiers increased in 2021 and there could be more price hikes in 2022. Buyers can expect continued tight supply for discrete semiconductors through most of…
NAND flash memory market soars as demand rises
NAND flash revenue will break an all-time record this year. Despite an expected 1 per cent decline in average selling prices, the global NAND flash memory market will post strong…
