IDC Forecasts Consumer Spending on Technology to Reach $1.3 Trillion in 2019, Led by Communication and Entertainment Use Cases
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.– Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach $1.32 trillion in 2019, an increase of 3.5% over 2018. According to the inaugural Worldwide Semiannual Connected Consumer Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC), consumer purchases of traditional and emerging technologies will remain strong over the 2018-2022 forecast period, reaching $1.43 trillion in 2022 with a […]
Texas Instruments Widens Its Lead As World’s Top Analog IC Supplier, Says IC Insights
TI’s 2018 analog sales rise to $10.8 billion; Infineon moves into third position, ST posts strongest annual increase as top-10 suppliers collectively account for 60% of total analog market.The 10 largest suppliers of analog ICs accounted for 60% of worldwide analog sales last year, or $36.1 billion, compared to nearly 61% in 2017, or about […]
Understanding Design for Additive Manufacturing

Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) is the art, science and skill to design for manufacturability using 3D printers. This comprehensive article from Jabil’s Matt Torosian describes the results of a Jabil survey on how and why the industry is adopting this exciting technology.
Eaton KW and KR Coin Cell EDLC SuperCaps in Stock at TTI
TTI, Inc., a specialty distributor of electronic components, has stock for immediate shipment of multiple values of the Eaton KW and KR series of supercaps. All products feature low ESR for high power density with environmentally friendly materials for a green power solution. Eaton supercapacitors are maintenance-free with design lifetimes up to 20 years and […]