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Do you think supplier’s references are important?

When you are looking for stock, you can often either find it online or more conventionally through standard offers you... more

Does your supplier use an external test house?

In the last newsletter (21/02) we saw how crucial it is to make sure you investigate the reliability of your new suppliers using... more

Which approach do you prefer? A discount, material replacement or a refund?

Today, hard-to-find components are found almost exclusively on the grey market, while the official distribution channels on the other hand have resumed shipping - albeit sporadically. China continues... more

Did you know that the Chinese culture, in particular, prioritizes their company’s protection over the customer’s relationship?

Official market channels are beginning to deliver, but critical and hard-to-find items, for example TPS54160DGQR by Texas Instruments, PIC32MZ1024 ECG100-I/PT by Microchip Technology Inc... more

Do you find it hard to ignore electronic component stock offers, especially when they’re available at dirt-cheap prices?

What about when the supplier in question is NOT one of your regular suppliers?Beware of not falling into this trap because there is a good... more

Are you looking for one of these hard-to-find parts?

• E-L6258EATR by STMicroelectronics • ADSP-2185BSTZ-133 by Analog Devices • STM32H743BIT6 by STMicroelectronics • IRSM836-035MA by Infineon Technologies AG •... more

The complicated issue of payment with a new supplier

In the last newsletter, we discussed the importance of relying on an external test house to have inspections and quality checks performed in... more

Stock from a new supplier? Is it reliable or not?

How to choose a new supplier? When you are looking for a component, you can often find the stock either... more

“Make me the best offer and then we’ll see”

 Why is it crucial to share a target price with the independent distributor that matches the current market situation? How... more

How to deal with component obsolescence 💡

How can you plan, manage and design a circuit, starting with a simple idea? How can you turn it into... more

ENTREPRENEURS WITH A HEART IN SOCIAL💙

DOING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE💙 The team of Electronic Partner srl of Casalserugo (PD) has chosen to join the more than 800... more

Russia buys 70% of its chips from China, but the U.S.’s blockade of American semiconductors will still hit Putin hard.

“We’re going to impair their ability to compete in the 21st century economy,” Biden said on Thursday, announcing sanctions that will... more

Are “brokers” and “independent distributors” really the same thing? Let’s dispel this myth once and for all.

Are "brokers" and "independent distributors" really the same thing? Let's dispel this myth once and for all. There's no shortage... more

Old chips are still being used, a supply problem that won’t help new manufacturers – Sept. 28

Investments in new capabilities by companies like #Intel, #GlobalFoundries, #Samsung and others will not prove to be a solution for... more

Turbulence coming for passive electronic components – Sept. 27 Journal

According to a recent report published by Taiwanese experts at DigiTimes, in fact, industry giants such as Chemi-Con, Nichicon and... more

Chip production has never been slower

According to Bloomberg newspaper sources, the average wait for a chip was 21 weeks as of August 2021. This means... more

13.5 million new cars will be missing between 2021 and 2022

Semiconductor crisis will cost automotive industry dearly 🚘 #electronicpartner #electroniccomponents  #distributoreindipendentecomponentielettronici  #electronicdistribution #chip Read more "Unfortunately it is one of the sectors that is... more

Semiconductor boom could turn into glut in 2023, says IDC

IDC sta individuando segnali che l'attuale boom del mercato dei semiconduttori potrebbe trasformarsi in un eccesso nel 2023😳. "L'industria vedrà... more

EU semiconductor race: but the gap is too big to bridge

The European Commission is therefore determined to take the field in the "technological cold war" between China and the United... more

War With China? The Economic Factor That Could Trigger It

War With China? The Economic Factor That Could Trigger It The Pentagon undoubtedly draws up various scenarios for how conflict... more

La presidente della Commissione Ue, Ursula von der Leyen, lancia lo European Chips Act per ridurre la dipendenza dall’Asia

Tra i progressi della campagna vaccinale e la situazione in Afghanistan, anche il settore dell’auto ha trovato spazio nel secondo discorso... more

Global semiconductor sales from about $450 billion today to nearly $1 trillion in the next 10 years

Robert Lind: "Chips are the new oil." Capital Group economist points to semiconductor industry: 'They can fuel the next decade... more

The crisis of the chips puts the turbo to Spea

President Bonaria: "I want them young, only with them can we make innovation". This year revenues are expected to reach... more

A turnover of $550 billion is expected for the global chip market 💸

Read more ''The return to the homeland'' of many productions will surely bring to turn more money so we hope... more

Switch to in-house semiconductor manufacturing

Some of the biggest tech companies have decided to respond to the semiconductor shortage by designing their #chips in-house. Are analysts... more

Chip, Intel bets on EU: on the pot 80 billions. The hypothesis Mirafiori Home makes its way

Intel considers automakers a key strategic priority. Gelsinger said Tuesday that the company believes #chips will account for 20% of the... more

Who is Sam Zeloof and how did he manage to produce DC integrated circuits at home?

What equipment do you use, what have you made recently, and could the future see custom integrated circuits? 🤔🗞️ Read... more

Report 📈 price increase in the chip supply chain – Sept. 6 📬

The price of some microcontroller chips, for example, went from $0.20 each to over $1: a 400% increase in less... more

Geopolitical and economic outlook for chips and equipment – Sept. 3 📬

Supply-demand imbalances, new markets for advanced chips, and how a dual supply chain could disrupt the chip industry 😱🥶🗞️ #electronicpartner #electroniccomponents  #distributoreindipendentecomponentielettronici  #electronicdistribution #chip... more

Why is there talk of a crisis for shipping🚢? 📬 1 September

Over 80% of goods travel by sea in containers. The auto industry is no exception, and when, like now, the... more

Who is most likely to benefit from the current chip shortage?😲 31/08 📬

#electronicpartner #electroniccomponents  #distributoreindipendentecomponentielettronici  #electronicdistribution Read more 🗞️ Alessandro Nardo, our sales manager, says: It is positive to foresee signals of recovery already from... more

How much is the global semiconductor outsourced assembly and est market worth? – August 30 Journal 📬

The global outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market was valued at $33,372.0 million in 2019 and is expected to reach... more

New approaches to processor architectures – August 27th Journal 📬

Flexibility and customization are now critical to optimizing performance and power. Processor vendors are beginning to emphasize microarchitectural improvements and... more

TSMC sends letter warning of processor price increase – Journal of August 26 📬

According to some Asian financial newspapers, the chip giant TSMC would have warned customers of an increase in the price... more

The 20 years lost by the EU in the war of the chips – Journal of August 25 📬

Beijing with Smic and Huawei, Taipei with Tsmc and Seoul with Samsung represent a little less than 60% of the... more

What is the world’s largest chip? Journal of August 24 📬

We're back and busier than ever! Here's today's newsletter 🗞️ Do you know what the largest chip in the world... more

Apple, AMD e Intel sfidano la carenza di chip, il tempo darà loro ragione? – Giornalino del 2/08

According to Reuters, Dean McCarron of Mercury Research, which tracks chip market share, believes AMD will focus on producing high-end... more

Qualcomm shares rise with revenue +63% – Journal of 30/07

Qualcomm shatters analysts' expectations: it was a quarter to remember. The strategy of "multi-sourcing", i.e. relying on multiple suppliers for... more

Small chips, but big impact – Journal of 28/07

Environmentalists 🌳 in Indonesia are using chips in devices, which listen to the telltale sound of heavy machinery and chainsaws... more

Intel in first place by 2025? – Newspaper of 27/07

Intel plans to regain its lead by 2025 and has described five sets of chip manufacturing technologies that will be... more

Carenza di chip per auto da ridurre, gli smartphone potrebbero essere il prossimo: dirigenti del settore

If the automotive sector can breathe a sigh of relief from the chip crisis, will it be the turn of... more

What if the chip crisis is the new industrial crisis of the 21st century?

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Intel’s ambitions could slow down due to lack of agreements

But then... if GlobalFoundries is not acquired by Intel.... What is Intel up to? It's setting its sights on... Find... more

CEO di GlobalFoundries: l’offerta di acquisizione è solo speculazione

A lot of smoke but not much fire: GlobalFoundries and Intel have not adopted any formal acquisition approach and the... more

GlobalFoundries rinnova il marchio al momento giusto, per il motivo giusto

GlobalFoundries has renamed itself: it has redefined its terms and reinvented the way it manages relationships in the semiconductor ecosystem.... more

Untraceable chips? Products that are identical to the originals but counterfeit are springing up like mushrooms.

What you see in the picture are two chips that look the same. But are we sure? Let's find out... more

Intel potrebbe spendere 20 miliardi di $ in produttori di chip europei, ma vuole sussidi – Giornalino del 16 Luglio

🗞️Intel and its chip plan: European maxi-factory in Italy? Unfortunately, this is not the last word 😲 More information in... more

Independent distributors accused of introducing counterfeit parts or shoddy components? – Journal of 15 July

Independent distributors are often accused of bringing in counterfeit parts or shoddy components, why is that? At #Electronicpartner, we clarify your... more

Disclaimer

Disclaimer Last updated: July 26, 2021 Interpretation and Definitions Interpretation The words have the meanings defined in the following section.... more

Intel e la produzione di chip in Europa: 20 miliardi di dollari per iniziare. E il CEO vede Mario Draghi – Giornalino del 14 luglio

Have you ever taken a moment to evaluate a good electronic component supplier? Here are some tips for evaluating and... more

Intel accelerates chip plan: European maxi-factory in Italy? – Journal of July 13 📬

Now, more than ever, procurement is increasingly influencing the outcome of a project, its value for money and any profits... more

Metalli rari: la fame dell’automotive e la corsa dei prezzi – Giornalino del 12 Luglio📬

Tests and trials are a fundamental part of any electronic component design, development, production and maintenance activity. But who performs... more

Global semiconductor market to reach $583.3m by 2027 – 9 July Journal 📬

Is the warranty enough when you get faulty electronic components? Find out by reading the article in our blog with... more

Ultra-thin semiconductors electrically connected to superconductors for the first time – Journal of 08/07/2021📬

  How many times have you wondered where one of the components you bought came from? If you want to... more

Taiwan’s dependence on China is a double-edged sword 📬 Journal of 7 July 2021

Do you know the steps to ensure the origin of your electronic components? Read the article in our blog and... more

Journal of 6 July

In a market moment like now, references have never been so important! What questions should we ask our suppliers? We... more

Journal of 5 July

How can you choose board and cabling components with the certainty of quality, on-time delivery and favourable economic conditions? Find... more

Journal of 2 July

At a time when the market is flooded with fakes, it is essential to know how to recognise the authenticity... more

Journal of 1° July

But why is it so important to ensure that the distributor provides insurance for the products sold? 🤔 Read more... more

Journal of 30 June

Do you know all the advantages of warranties? Did you know that by opting for independent distributors you have the... more

Journal of 29 June

When it comes to electronic components, what are the elements to consider when purchasing? Read more in our blog article🗞️... more

Journal of 28 June 📬

Have you ever wondered why we can't buy electronic components directly from the parent company? The middlemen still exist, but... more

Journal of 25 June📬

Intel vs. Micron: Which semiconductor stock is poised for the upside in 2021? Find out by reading the article🗞️ Read... more

Journal of 24 June 📬

Guess who? 💥A forgotten chip manufacturer could be the key to ending the global shortage💥 Find out who it is... more

Journal of 23 June📬

The market for electronic components is unstable, thanks to chip shortages: fluctuating prices and uncertain delivery times. That's when it... more

Journal of 22 June 📬

"Stock market: Europe tries to recover after the Fed scare, Milan closes at +0.7%": here is an example of a... more

Journal of 21 June 📬

Do you know how to navigate a market that is in constant turmoil, constantly changing, transforming and never standing still?... more

Journal of 18 June📬

The difficulties in the supply of microchips, the heart of electronic systems, no longer affect only the automotive industry, but... more

Journal of 17 June 📬

The now daily chip shortage is a problem that the more I look at it, the bigger I realize it... more

Journal of 16 June 📬

𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑐 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠? 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑦𝑡ℎ 𝑏𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔... more

Journal of 15 June 📬

Design-in can sometimes block objective research of your electronic component...why? Find out by reading the article👆 more

Journal of 14 June📬

Read more...  𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑐 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑠𝑒? 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑏𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑙𝑒! more

Journal of 11 June 📬

Read more...  Are you considering a new vendor? Referrals are a great tool... run over and read about what it's... more

Journal of 9 June 📬

Read more...  𝑂𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝑎 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑦 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝐼 𝑎𝑠𝑘 𝑎 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑟? 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒😉 more

Journal of 8 June 📬

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Journal of 7 June 📬

Read more ...  It is not a myth that the payment of the supply made by the independent distributor is... more

Journal of 4 June 📬

Read more...  Have you ever found yourself in the situation of having problems with an electronic component? Buying from an... more

Journal of 3 June 📬

Read more...  The electronic components market is constantly evolving and price fluctuations are the order of the day. There are... more

Journal of 1 June📬

Read more...  Discover the benefits of independent distribution! more

Journal of 28, May 📬

Read more... Imagine being in a desert and being totally at the mercy of the wind, sand and thirst. What... more

Journal of 27, May 2021 📮

Do you need electronic components for your company? Are you sure you know how to navigate within this complex and... more

Journal of 26, May📮

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Journal of May 25, 2021 📮

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Journal of May 4, 2021 📮

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👆 Run to read the latest articles! 👆 You dont't want to be the last to know the big news... more

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Learn more 👆 Are you ready to discover our Newspaper?  If you don't want to fall behind on the news,... more

Complex situation persists: chip crisis hits again…

👆⬇️ Check out the latest news in the link ⬇️👆 Have you found alternative and safe sources for your electronic... more

Microchip, Intel ready to invest in Europe: Gelsinger in talks with EU Commissioner Breton, who aims to increase domestic semiconductor production to face global shortages and reduce dependence on imports.

Learn more Until European production capacity returns to an acceptable level, how can you guarantee a secure supply of your... more

With Breton begins an alliance with Europe, ready to join the field with researchers, manufacturers and car manufacturers to increase the production of semiconductors

Learn more  If you don't want to miss out, what are you waiting for? 💸⏰ TIME IS MONEY 💸⏰ 📞... more

Apple is taking steps to combat the global chip crisis, including improving relationships with suppliers through numerous collaborations🤝

Learn more Are you looking for and implementing a strategy to defend against the emergency? Are you thinking about a... more

Seeking “driving seat” for EU, Breton to meet chipmaker execs

European industry chief Thierry Breton wants to achieve EU independence from chips made in Asia. It is the beginning of... more

Stop production of Mercedes for a week

Doubts about favoritism and favourites? From here we can deduce that the situation is quite complex and despite the example... more

Types of product testing

Tests and trials are fundamental moments in any activity of design, development, production, and maintenance of electronic components. Only by... more

Automotive: Volkswagen announces the cut in Wolfsburg production

If even big manufacturers stop due to the semiconductors' shortage, what can we do now (important and urgent) and in... more

Latest news

And here's what's going on, why, and where our infamous missing components are going! more

Why a design-in blocks an objective component research

In a globalized market, increasingly rich in technical information and specifications easily available on the web, design-in is a mechanism... more

How to know when a product arrives from the manufacturer or from mysterious stocks

If you work in a company that deals with electronics, you will have often found yourself analyzing your sector, in... more

Traceability of a product

Are you a simple electronics enthusiast or do you manage the purchases of a company that uses this kind of... more

How to work with a new supplier

Until a few decades ago, suppliers and buyers were often linked not only by business but also by friendship. These... more

References and how to interview them

Why are references so important? Any person feels pleasure in hearing others speak well of him. Being able to offer... more

Insurance

Independent distributor insurance: the policy that covers damage to defective components When you buy electronic components, they may have defects.... more

Types of warranties

The electronics market can become a real jungle, both for the less experienced and the more aware users. Finding the... more

How to choose a new supplier

The many events that have occurred in recent periods, particularly the Coronavirus pandemic, have ended up making the market even... more

The advantages of independent distribution

Are you really sure that the work of the independent distributor is limited to brokerage? The independent distributor is a... more

Distributors in electronics

In a complex market like the electronic components market, what role do independent distributors play? In the electronic components industry,... more

Electronics and brokerage

Today, independent distributors are often accused of introducing counterfeit parts or bad components that do not meet specifications in the... more

The electronics market and independent distributors

Let's face a myth: are we really sure that big companies offer their products at the best prices? Absolutely not.... more

How to recognize the truthfulness of a stock?

Imagine being in a desert and being totally at the mercy of the wind, sand, and thirst. What does the... more

How to find your way in the electronic components market

Do you need electronic components for your company? Are you sure you know how to find your way in this... more

How to find good quality electronic components at the best price

When you talk about electronic components, what are the elements to be taken into consideration while purchasing? In a hypothetical... more

The independent distributor in the world of the electronic components

Who is and what does he do? The independent distributor in the field of electronics is a figure that grows... more

How to choose a reliable electronics supplier

Are you looking for electronic components? Don't know how to find your way in the middle of a jungle of... more

Brokers and indipendent distributions

The current role of technology in our lives. Technology is now part of everyday life and is not only the... more

What does an independent distributor do?

Who is and what does the independent distributor do? Are you sure you know this important figure in the market?... more

Unstable market? Rely on the brokerage’s professionals

The market is in continuous turmoil, it changes continuously, it transforms, it never stands still. Socio-political, economic and health events,... more

Even the Coronavirus is telling us that relationships win!

A few days ago, following a communication from one of our Asian players about slowdowns and plant closures of some... more

ANOTHER WALTZ!

Here's the update...even if the news' already known to many... GENERAL RESISTANCE SITUATION YAGEO LEAD TIME AT MOMENT 24 WEEK... more

How to optimize warehouse management

In a company that operates in distribution, one of the most heartfelt issues is warehouse management. The two main issues... more

Suppliers evaluation: instruction for use

The free market is an advantage for buyers, but... A market that gives space to everyone is undoubtedly a huge... more

The globalization of the electronic components…

Rumors of these hours already mention increases in Yageo. Is it just a case that this is happening after the... more

Biggers becoming bigger!

  Yageo Corporation yesterday announced that they will acquire all of the outstanding shares of KEMET’s common stock for US$... more

Is the stock declared in the free market always realistic?

  There are weeks in which some components cannot be found even at higher prices and other times in which... more

The forthcoming division between Texas Instruments and Avnet

  The global market is monopolizing distributors and customers, and therefore also their prices On December 31, 2020, Texas Instruments... more