THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN – Digi-Key and Cree have signed a global distribution agreement for Cree’s silicon carbide-based power devices.
Cree manufactures silicon carbide semiconductors. Digi-Key stocks Cree’s Schottky diodes with voltage ratings reportedly ranging from 300V to 1200V and current ratings from 1A to 20A.
Cree manufactures silicon carbide semiconductors. Digi-Key stocks Cree’s Schottky diodes with voltage ratings reportedly ranging from 300V to 1200V and current ratings from 1A to 20A.
EL SEGUNDO, CA -- Surplus semiconductor inventories rose again in the fourth quarter of 2006, meaning that excess stockpiles are likely to linger through 2007, iSuppli Corp. predicted today. The research firm was quick to dispel concerns that the stockpiles are worsening or will hamper market growth, however.
Preliminary estimates show excess chip inventories swelled to $4.3 billion in the fourth quarter, up 4.9% sequentially.
Preliminary estimates show excess chip inventories swelled to $4.3 billion in the fourth quarter, up 4.9% sequentially.
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN – Digi-Key has signed a global agreement to distribute Excelsys Technologies’ switch-mode power supplies. Terms were not disclosed.
The agreement will permit Digi-Key to provide customers with custom power solutions, reportedly without the standard lead-time. Digi-Key stocks Excelsys powerPacs and an assortment of powerMods.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Saying the maker of the unbiquitous iPods was going to "reinvent" telecommunications, Apple CEO Steve Jobs today unveiled a long-rumored iPhone and a set-top box that handles videostreaming from PCs to TVs.
Speaking at the MacWorld trade show, Jobs showed off "Apple TV," which comes with a 40 GB hard drive and an Intel chip and is priced at $299.
Speaking at the MacWorld trade show, Jobs showed off "Apple TV," which comes with a 40 GB hard drive and an Intel chip and is priced at $299.
ST. LOUIS -- LaBarge Inc. said Tuesday that it received a $1.3 million contract from Applied Marine Technology Inc. to build a variety of cable assemblies for U.S. Marine Corps military applications.
Production began last month at LaBarge's Berryville, AK, facility, and is expected to continue through next month.
AMTI makes homeland security products.
Production began last month at LaBarge's Berryville, AK, facility, and is expected to continue through next month.
AMTI makes homeland security products.
JACKSON, MI -- Electronics manufacturing services provider Sparton Corp. will close its manufacturing operations in Deming, NM, by March 31, the company said Monday, citing competitive issues.
The site builds cable wire harness assembly services for transportation customers. The current business climate, offshore pricing pressures and lower demand have diminished Sparton's ability to turn a profit in the cable wire harness market, Sparton said in a release.
The company expects no adverse financial impact from the site closure.
Sparton said it would complete and ship all current commercial customer orders as scheduled. Existing intra-company production will be transferred to other Sparton facilities as soon as possible.
The site builds cable wire harness assembly services for transportation customers. The current business climate, offshore pricing pressures and lower demand have diminished Sparton's ability to turn a profit in the cable wire harness market, Sparton said in a release.
The company expects no adverse financial impact from the site closure.
Sparton said it would complete and ship all current commercial customer orders as scheduled. Existing intra-company production will be transferred to other Sparton facilities as soon as possible.
