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CHIP 1 Talks about Transformers

Electrical transformers are devices that consist of two or more coils of wire and are used to transfer electrical energy by means of a changing magnetic field. Changes in voltage and current are typically what take place throughout the process of energy transfer. AC voltage can be altered in either direction by using transformers. Transformers are utilized in almost all modern electrical systems. How Transformers Function Transformers do not produce electrical power; rather, they utilize magnetic coupling to move existing electrical power from one alternating current (AC) circuit to another. The windings, which are also referred to as coils, are…

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Transport up, connected devices down

TTI’s senior VP global strategic accounts, Jeff Ray, says availability of commercial products in communications/consumer markets may drive prices down…

Growth, lead times, pricing and more

TTI’s senior VP, product & supplier marketing, Lew LaFornara, explores growth sectors, component availability and question marks regarding 2024 pricing…

Evolving CEM technology

Electronic Manufacturing Solutions’ sales director, Rob Moore, explains how recent manufacturing innovations underpin the introduction of artificial intelligence When Covid…

Making comparisons quicker and easier

In this article, TrustedParts.com takes the opportunity to update purchasing professionals on recent platform updates, including Similar Products and other…

Emotion yields ground to data

My life story has been riding the economic sine wave that is the electronics design and manufacturing industry. When a…

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America—intelligent packaging replaces smart

Starting with cardboard boxes, John Denslinger walks readers through the history of packaging innovations concluding with intelligent packaging bristling with electronics.   It wasn’t long ago goods shipped in simple…

Battle for rare earth minerals

To some, ‘battle’ might be overkill describing the outlook for rare earth minerals. Afterall, these minerals are actually abundant and found on every continent. Like most battles though, engagement with…

Recession or recovery?

In this article, John Denslinger reminds readers that even in a recessionary environment, next-gen electronics technologies and applications will still see growth. Forecasting 2023 is a challenge given so much…

AI unknowns outweigh knowns

John Denslinger explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in business environments and offers an opinion on the recently published Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights AI is largely…

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…

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…

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…