Cadence Design Systems Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay Over $140 Million for Unlawfully Exporting Semiconductor Design Tools to a Restricted PRC Military University
The Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES) of the Justice Department’s National Security Division (NSD), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California (NDCA) announced that Cadence Design Systems Inc. (Cadence), a multinational electronic design automation (EDA) technology company headquartered in San Jose, California, has agreed to plead guilty to resolve charges […]
ECIA Independent Rep Council Releases Findings of Latest Trends in Adoption of the Rep Model
New paper zeroes in on the findings from Texas A&M Study specific to the value of manufacturers’ representatives. Atlanta – ECIA is pleased to announce the publication of a new analysis based on last year’s comprehensive study entitled, ‘The Value Delivered by Authorized Channel Partners for Electronic Components,’ to identify, analyze, and document the value […]
Safeguarding the Supply Chain: TTI’s Role in Combating Counterfeit Electronic Components
In today’s globalized and increasingly complex electronics supply chain, the threat of counterfeit components has escalated from a nuisance to a national security concern. At TTI, as a trusted IP&E specialist and authorized distributor, we recognize our critical responsibility in protecting customers—particularly those in defense, aerospace, transportation, and medical sectors—from the risks posed by counterfeit […]
Fusion’s July Greensheet Tracks Impacts of Surging AI Demand
This month’s edition of Fusion Greensheet Report tracks the ripple effects of severe DDR4 shortages and surging AI demand across the supply chain. Memory, CPU, GPU, storage, and networking categories are all feeling the strain, prompting buyers to act fast before pricing climbs further. Key Takeaways: DDR4 module pricing rises 10% as lead times push […]
Design It Right, Build It Better: DFM Essentials for PCB Assembly
Did you know that rework and scrap account for up to 10% of the total cost of PCB assembly? This blog from Aimtron Electronics outlines key Design for Manufacturability (DfM) considerations.