Electronics Sourcing

As AI workloads scale, data center architects are increasingly constrained by limited signal reach and rising latency, potentially leaving valuable memory resources underutilized across large GPU clusters. These challenges are amplified as interconnect speeds increase.   In response, Microchip has released XpressConnect PCIe 6.0 and CXL 3.1 retimers to enable memory expansion and resource disaggregation in large-scale AI fabrics.   The retimers are designed … Read more

Q5D Technologies and Kyocera AVX have announced the latest phase of a three-year collaboration to enable fully automated wire harness assembly using insulation displacement connector (IDC) technology. The two companies are now jointly developing custom IDC connectors optimized for termination by Q5D’s robotic wiring platforms.  Q5D’s CTO, Chris Elsworthy, said: “IDC technology is ideal for automation because we can place the … Read more

Mouser Electronics is now shipping STMicroelectronics’ new STM32C5 Arm Cortex-M33 core mainstream microcontrollers. They are designed to support the development of entry-level, cost-effective, smart home, consumer, industrial, robotics, wearables and computer peripheral applications.  The series is designed to set a new standard for entry-level MCU, thanks to an Arm Cortex-M33 core running at 144 MHz with FPU (delivering 593 CoreMark) and standardized DSP instructions and no … Read more

IDEA’s executive director, Faiza Khan, outlines how standards, training and auditing support safer sourcing decisions across today’s electronics manufacturing market  In today’s volatile semiconductor market, counterfeit and substandard components present far more than a procurement inconvenience. A single compromised part can lead to operational failures, costly downtime and serious safety concerns.  As geopolitical tensions, supply shortages and extended product life cycles continue to strain the global electronics supply chain, purchasing professionals … Read more