In combating volatile supply shortages, some manufacturers now find themselves facing a different challenge: surplus electronic components. Here’s how OEMs can take back control of their inventory and better plan for future supply shortages. Remember the surge in...
As product design becomes increasingly complex and time-to-market cycles shrink, OEMs are relying more than ever on the distribution channel to ensure they get the parts they need when they need them. Electronics distributors are stepping in to help find...
In defense and aerospace, OEMs must strike a balance between the decades-long lifecycles of their products with internal electronic components that can become obsolete in less than five years. But just because your component may be approaching obsolescence, doesn’t...
Instead of relying on a single source, it’s crucial to build a diverse network of suppliers to ensure supply continuity. The January earthquake in Japan greatly impacted passive component manufacturer Murata, causing lead times and pricing for fixed inductors to...
The future of semiconductors may rely less on the technology of the chips themselves and more on how they are packaged. As performance demands continue to grow, chipmakers are exploring new ways to squeeze more functionality into the same limited space. Chip packaging...
Factors like current market conditions, rising equipment costs, a lack of skilled workers, geopolitical tensions, and the slow rollout of government grants are causing delays in the construction of many planned fabs. Across the industry, stakeholders are grappling...
For OEMs, building a robust and resilient supply chain has never been more critical. The semiconductor industry is at a crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges that demand innovative solutions. Here are three key strategies to help mitigate supply constraint...
While experts anticipate a normalization of the chip supply chain by the middle of this year, a new normal is emerging — one characterized by episodes of limited supply of some node sizes. After several years of shortages, driven in large part by the rapid growth of...
In the field of semiconductor research, three-dimensional integrated circuits (3D ICs) have emerged as a promising solution to the constant demand for more power in a smaller package. But what are 3D ICs, exactly, and where is this technology headed? In general,...
Artificial intelligence and on-chip monitoring in the automotive industry are fueling the drive towards a proactive maintenance revolution and safer roads for all. The advantage of artificial intelligence to countless industries is in its ability to help humans...
