Tariffs Crush Sales Sentiment in April 2025 ECST Results

ECIA’s Electronic Component Sales Trend (ECST) April 2025 Survey Results By Dale Ford, Chief Analyst, ECIA   The announcement of comprehensive, punishing tariffs by the U.S. on every country around the world and the crippling triple-digit tariff trade war between the U.S. and China has resulted in a devastating drop in sales sentiment as measured […]

Data Centers Gaining Power – IDTechEx Explores Co-Packaged Optics

AI system architectures could surpass the capabilities of Chat GPT in high-end data centers, especially as communication between GPUs becomes more enhanced as a result of better connectivity. IDTechEx’s report, “Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) 2025-2035: Technologies, Market, and Forecasts“, looks at how CPO technology can enhance data center efficiency and shape infrastructure to allow for more […]

Up Close with Jon Kazle, Sales Manager-USA, Win Source Electronics

EMSNOW discusses Win Source Electronics, touted as the ‘Customer-focused, online Superstore,’ with North America-based Jon Kazle. He describes the journey from component End of Life (EOL)/obsolescence support to spot buying during the recent supply disruptions and now providing new tools and support during current challenges. Win Source’s online part store makes it very easy for […]