CHIP 1 Talks about Fiber Optics
Fiber Optics Fiber optics, also known as optical fibers, are long strands of glass that are so thin that they are about the same diameter as a single human hair. These strands are then bundled together to form what are known as fiber optic cables. They are essential to the long-distance transmission of light signals. The light signals are encoded with data at the source where they are transmitted. This data is identical to the data that appears on the display of a computer. Therefore, the fiber sends “data” in the form of light to a receiving end, which then…
Efficient power management for high voltage systems
Littelfuse has added the LS0502SCD33 to its eFuse Protection ICs product line. In applications where backup power is crucial, the…
Design, innovation and consumption
Mouser Electronics’ senior VP of products, Jeff Newell, emphasizes the role of electronic technology in the modern world and sees…
Predicting pricing stability
Waldom Electronics’ CEO, Don Akery, highlights 2024’s growth markets and comments on component inventory, surpluses, availability and pricing Waldom anticipates…
AI is the hot driver
Flip Electronics’ president, Bill Bradford, sees significant growth in AI applications but also alerts buyers to be on the lookout…
Enhancing data bus integrity
Fairview Microwave has released a new series of MIL-STD-1553 dust caps, terminators and adapters. The TRB jack RFI cap features a…
M12 offers versatility in industrial applications
Stewart Connector has expanded its M12 cable and connector product line for industrial applications and harsh environments. All cables and connectors in the M12…
Achieve Space Exploration with High-Performance Space Grade Connectors
Modern-day space exploration is flourishing, as new technological advances offer a look into parts of space scientists have yet to…
CHIP 1 Talks about Fiber Optics
Fiber Optics Fiber optics, also known as optical fibers, are long strands of glass that are so thin that they…
Evolving supply chain strategies
Fusion Worldwide’s president, Tobey Gonnerman, suggests the 2024 PC market could see an uptick as hardware purchased during the pandemic…
Drop-in oscillator simplifies bills- of-materials
Euroquartz’ new drop-in spread spectrum oscillator can help original equipment manufacturers pass EMI tests without adding extra shielding or redesigning…
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 crisis hits, newscasters roll out…
Navigating the trade tide shift in ocean transit
John Denslinger dives deep into the ocean of trade transit, revealing that growth on the Gulf and East Coast is likely to exceed that of…
Preparing for 2024 forecasts
At the time of writing, I’m already waiting for the executive forecast copy to start arriving ahead of the December issues of Electronics Sourcing UK…
Disintegrated circuits
I can still remember when I first encountered the concept of integrated circuits during electronics lessons at school in the 1970s. As a naive child…
Navigating the trade tide shift in ocean transit
John Denslinger dives deep into the ocean of trade transit, revealing that growth on the Gulf and East Coast is likely to exceed that of the West Coast in the…
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…
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…
