Market Data
Hot Wires
-
The Miracle of Soldering
The Miracle of Soldering
It is interesting to ponder some of the effects that the radio had on civilization and society. Before the radio, most of the United States was disconnected. People in California didn’t know what was happening in New York in anything[…]
Created on: Feb 25, 2021
Feb 25, 2021 -
Passive Demand Anything But Passive
Passive Demand Anything But Passive
The component distributor TTI has released its first quarter market report and the outlook is ominous: 28 passive electronic component types have increasing lead times, while 24 saw price increases. Tantalum molded chip cap lead times are now up to[…]
Created on: Feb 10, 2021
Feb 10, 2021 -
‘We are Stronger by What Unites Us’: An Open Letter from PCEA and SMTA
‘We are Stronger by What Unites Us’: An Open Letter from PCEA and SMTA
We are all evolving and attempting to serve the industry at large in so many ways. It is a tribute to IPC that it has successfully navigated the changing industry so well over 60 years, and we all owe them[…]
Created on: Feb 9, 2021
Feb 9, 2021