The world now relies more than ever on data centers and 5G networks – significant drivers of demand for electronic parts. The more these industries grow, the more power they need. Manufacturers are turning to advanced power solutions to meet those challenges. We’ve...
Advancements in radio frequency and microwave hardware are leading next-generation technology today. What will the evolution of electronic warfare look like tomorrow? With rapid growth of electronic warfare driving increased demand for military electronic components,...
Even as chip reliability continues to increase, the industry is grappling with the negative impact of aging on reliability, making design and procurement of electronic components challenging. Although foundries do their best to predict circuit aging with computer...
Electronics manufacturers are increasingly using robotics across production stages for their higher accuracy, repeatability, and speed. We recently examined the role of automation technology in the electronics supply chain. Now, we’re taking a deeper look at one...
Legacy electronic chips are in short supply, but car makers have been hesitant to make the pivot to newer, more advanced chips. Cars are one of the world’s most expensive consumer goods, but non-EV models are run on some of the oldest and cheapest semiconductors....
Collaboration between end users and procurement teams results in a faster, more efficient design process. At the start of the pandemic, many corporate jobs embraced virtual collaboration tools to work from home. Shared file drives, messaging applications, and video...
In Part 2 of our series, we’re taking a look at node sizes from application and supply-demand perspectives and laying out predictions for 2023 and beyond. As we wrote about in Part 1 of our Outlook for 2023, things are beginning to feel different in the electronics...
New tech continues to play a transformative role in increasing organizational resilience from supply chain disruption. A strong, up-front investment in automation and predictive technologies provides increased visibility into vulnerabilities. Our understanding of the...
When sourcing components for critical applications, quality is paramount. The right distributor needs to go beyond standard ISO qualifications to ensure components are fit to keep fleets afloat, airplanes airborne, and the world safe. Having access to inventory...
Following a booming 2022, things are beginning to feel different in the electronics supply chain. We are now entering a period of slower growth and are beginning to see a rebalancing of inventory across the market. Years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended the market...