Electronic Component Lead Time Update: April 2018

Global semiconductor markets have tightened in recent months, leading to continued speculation that allocation could bite as we head towards the second half of 2018.

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On April 19, 2018

President Trump Blocks Broadcom’s Takeover of Qualcomm

President Trump has blocked Broadcom’s proposed $117 billion takeover of Qualcomm, citing national security concerns as the primary motive for his decision. In a presidential order, released on Monday, Mr Trump stated that “credible evidence” had led to believe that if Broadcom were to take full control of the U.S-based Qualcomm it “might take action […]

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On March 13, 2018

Electronic Component Lead Time Update – February 2018

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On February 22, 2018

Semiconductor Sales Break Records in 2017

Spending in the semiconductor sector reached a record $412.2bn last year, according to figures released by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). The total number represents a rise of 21.6% when compared to 2016. “The global market experienced across-the-board growth in 2017, with double-digit sales increases in every regional market and nearly all major product categories,” […]

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On February 21, 2018

Manage Obsolescence through an Excess Inventory Partner

Figures released by the information and analytics firm IHS Markit indicate that electronic component vendors issue 28 product change notifications (PCNs) and 22 end-of-life (EOL) announcements per day. For product designers, manufacturers and purchases, this rapid turnover poses a logistical nightmare. Due to the rapid rate of development within the electronics industry and the recent […]

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On February 15, 2018

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