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Turbulent times and tariffs

In this Top 6 Independent Distributor Report,  Electronics Sourcing’s data and software analyst, Thomas Smart, talks quantum computing, supply chain resilience and more.   This year’s report comes in the wake of significant market volatility, resulting in only six independent distributors contributing. 2024’s choppy waters are slowly receding, to be replaced by unprecedented tariffs. At … Read more

Vishay Intertechnology Releases AEC-Q100 Qualified Ambient Light Sensor in Rectangular 4.38 mm x 1.45 mm x 0.6 mm Package

Automotive Grade Device Allows for Easier Integration Into Space-Constrained Designs, Offers High Resolution of 0.0026 lx/ct for Placement Behind Dark Cover Glass. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced the industry’s first AEC-Q100 qualified rectangular ambient light sensor. The Vishay Semiconductors VEML4031X00 features an ALS and highly sensitive IR photodiode in an opaque 4.38 mm … Read more

Cloud collaboration brings real-time intelligence to electronics sourcing

Altium’s head of SaaS product marketing, Justin Sears, explains how together, Octopart and Altium 365 underpin strategic, prompt and compliant procurement.   According to research by Levison Enterprises, ‘more than 70 per cent of the electronic components used in printed circuit board assembly will become obsolete before the system is even installed’.  Part obsolescence hits … Read more

Guiding buyers through tariff uncertainty

The current tariff landscape presents significant challenges for businesses, with shifting trade policies and increased duties impacting supply chains and overall costs. Navigating these complexities requires agility and strategic sourcing.   Confidee’s COO, Raymond Goh, said: “At Confidee, we aim to be not just a supplier, we are a strategic partner, helping our customers stay … Read more

Purchasing in an era of geopolitical tension

Rochester Electronics’ director – aerospace & defence EMEA, Luke Fitzpatrick, outlines best practice obsolescence management in defence and aerospace applications.   The semiconductor and defence sectors have relationships dating back to the 1960s. However, over time,  the requirements and objectives of these sectors have diverged, resulting in a lifecycle imbalance. Today’s semiconductor manufacturers primarily focus … Read more

New series of high voltage DC-DC converters feature ultra-low noise for analytical instrumentation

XP Power delivers ultra-low noise power ideally suited for a wide range of noise sensitive scientific applications. The new HRF15 will be used in areas such as mass spectrometry, scanning electron microscopes, electron beam, capillary electrophoresis, x-rays and more.   Analytical instruments that require the ultimate precision are often sensitive to electrical supply noise and … Read more