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TDK MCLL Solution Guide: Technical support for PI simulation

In recent years, with the high functionality and performance of various electronic systems, the current consumption of ICs has become larger and larger. On the other hand, the high functionality of the IC promotes the refinement of the internal structure, which results in the drop the withstand voltage of the IC and the power supply voltage.The trend in recent years demands the reduction of voltage fluctuations, and at the mean time, the increase of IC current consumption. Therefore, there is a need to further reduce another factor - impedance.

201810-09

Five observations on component distribution andprocurement

The supply chain of electronic components can be divided into three major parts:OEMs, distributors and buyers. In 2018 annual survey conducted by ESMC on distribution and procurement, we have seen some changes.

201810-09

AI still has a long way to go

Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming! Although a lot of work will be replaced, there are still many tasks - including some work on assembly lines - that are still too complicated for machines. In addition, ethical issues also trouble us.

201810-05

The materials and types of one thousand components are clearly listed! 5%-10% of tariff will be added

According tothe report of ESMC, following the news that 262 foreign component brands were listed on September 24th for extra tariff, the details of the materials and types of them also went to public. Iczoom has released the latest tariff increase list of nearly 1,000 US-made components, including the details of the brand models. The list has showed clearly the tariffs have been imposed to which components.

201809-27

Murata invests 40 billion yen to build a new MLCC plant, which is expected to be finished in 2019

September 25th, the leading MLCC manufacturer Murata announced to build a new plant with a total investment of over 40 billion Yen.The new plant will start in October 2018 and complete in 2019, the new plant currently under construction in Fukui city)

201809-26

The net profit of Shenzhen Huaqiang increased by 83.85% in the first half of 2018, holding optimistic viewon MLCC and power device market

According to ESMC, Shenzhen Huaqiangrecently released the financial report for the first half of 2018, achieving operating income of 4.897 billion yuan, an YoY increase of 58.06%; net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies of 360 million yuan, up 83.85%. In the investor relations event, Wang Ying, board secretary of Shenzhen Huaqiang, said that the company has continuously integrated resources and opened the market according to the established component distribution strategy. The company has been in the first echelon of the local electronic component distribution industry.

201808-27