Lead times have dropped by about seven days across all market segments, says SourceEngine, but PEMCO (Passives, Electromechanical and Connectors) segments have seen lead-time rises of a few days. Semiconductor Lead Times Drop and Passives Rise Can you believe we’ve already made it through the first half of the fiscal year? Time flies when you’re…
In a complex 450 page document the US has extended its ban on chip sales to China to devices that are below the leading edge. The US has also extended the ban to over 40 countries which are seen as likely to buy the chips for re-sale to China. “Today’s updated rules will increase effectiveness…
By Steve Bush 28th July 2023 Harwin has created a range of retro-fittable 360° anti-interference back-shells for its Kona high-power connector series. “These back-shells will prevent unwanted EMI leaking out from the connector-cable assembly into the surrounding system,” according to the company. “The two-part construction of the Kona backshells enables engineers to up-grade their existing cable assemblies…
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 conditions, electronic manufacturers are finally reporting improvements in the delivery of some components, shortening lead times and reduced pressure on average selling prices across the…
This year has been such a roller coaster for us all and has left us in a continuous loop. Countless unexpected events happened just within a year, and all of them had made huge impacts on most industries. In the world of electronics, it became a great struggle and resulted in massive supply chain disruptions…
Counterfeits electronic components are Electronic components that are misleading as to the origin or quality relating to the parts. It is possible to counterfeit a certain electronic component and potentially infringe one’s trademark license rights. Counterfeit parts often have inferior specifications and quality. They may be a hazard in a critical system such as an…