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AI chipmakers are rattling the cage when it comes to semiconductors, but all that noise is obscuring the fact that most applications rely on mainstay electronic components such as microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGAs, power management ICs, clock and frequency generators, and prior-generation chips to drive performance and functionality. For engineers and procurement teams, reliable access to
Counterfeit components are the silent saboteurs of the manufacturing world. When supply chains are stretched and the pressure to keep production lines moving rises, procurement teams are often forced to rely on brokers and spot buys where a part’s origins are not always guaranteed. The real danger is that these fakes look identical to the
The growing complexity of global supply chains demands forward-looking and scalable solutions. Product-level traceability, real-time data acquisition, and process transparency are now critical success factors. In response to these rising challenges, COMI (collective mind) and Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente have partnered to implement a solution: AI-powered, camera-based goods receiving that is transforming logistics processes and redefining
While defence programmes endure for decades, the electronic components at their core can become obsolete in a much shorter period of time. This mismatch creates mounting pressure for procurement teams who must balance immediate cost constraints against long-term operational demands. When critical components reach end-of-life mid-programme, the fallout affects budgets, schedules, and mission readiness. When
Product lifecycles often extend far beyond the active availability of semiconductor components, making lifecycle status a crucial factor at any phase of the new product introduction (NPI) process. Now imagine the consequences if one or several critical components within a product design were to reach end-of-life (EoL) before the product itself achieves maturity. In such
Towards the end of 2025, the increased demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, alongside a tightening of supplies within the market, led the prices of Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM) to skyrocket to unprecedented levels. AI clusters and high-density virtualisation, together with data-heavy applications, are now consuming bandwidth faster than legacy fabrics can supply, while
In the defence industry, the reliability and authenticity of electronic components are paramount. With the increasing sophistication of counterfeiters, it is crucial to partner with distributors who prioritise robust testing and quality assurance. Understanding the evolution of counterfeit mitigation standards, particularly the transition from AS6081 to AS6171, is essential for safeguarding your supply chain and
The power factor is one of the fundamental parameters describing the efficiency of electrical energy use, both in industrial and commercial installations. The closer it is to the value of 1, the more energy drawn from the network is converted into useful energy. Conversely, the lower its value, the greater the energy losses, network overload,
Complex military and aerospace equipment designed for long-term use is engineered in accordance with strictly defined requirements, from precise tolerances and detailed certifications to meticulous safety and testing specifications. When a semiconductor manufacturer signals that they will no longer produce a component intrinsic to the design, a critical question ensues – find an alternative source
By Fusion When engineers talk about quality assurance in electronic components, the conversation often centres around semiconductors – ICs, processors, and memory. But the real sleeper threat in the supply chain lies in the less glamorous workhorses: passive components. Capacitors, resistors, inductors, and other passives make up the backbone of every circuit, and yet their