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 Feb 7, 2008   
 
TOP STORIES
Samsung still number one in DRAMs
Samsung Electronics remained the top global DRAM supplier in 2007, despite a 9% decline in revenue caused by severe price erosion. Read more>>

Distributors offer EOL services
Managing end-of-life (EOL) parts, including finding appropriate alternatives, will likely always be a thorn in the side of electronics buyers. Read more>>
Demand to grow for flash-based solid-state drives
Buyers can expect more solid-state drives to be listed on their bills of materials.
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Avnet signs Taiyo Yuden
Avnet Electronics has signed a new distribution agreement with Taiyo Yuden. 
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Digi-Key inks deal
Digi-Key has entered into a global distribution with Roving Networks and will carry the company’s line of wireless networking products.
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MORE Electronics news
Newark to carry lighting connectors
Newark says it is among the first distributors to carry the new Tyco Electronics Light-N-Lok connectors for fluorescent ballast applications.
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Arrow acquires Indian distributors
Arrow Electronics says it has acquired the electronics distribution business of two Indian companies.
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Mouser carries Micron’s DAC device
Mouser Electronics says it is stocking the MCP4725 12-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) from Microchip Technology. 
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Allied to carry Pitmann motors
Allied Electronics has signed a distribution agreement with AMETEK Technical & Industrial Products to distribute its Pittman brand DC motors.
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MOST-READ ARTICLES:

Purchasing 2007 Salary Survey: Purchasing salaries continue their Climb

Wall Street sees huge 22.5% steel sheet price hikes in 2008

Raw materials costs are boosting sheet steel prices

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