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One of the most powerful means of digitalization in the electronic manufacturing space is through application programming interfaces (APIs). Learn more about 3 specific API integrations that Sourcengine has available for companies and their procurement departments..

Foxconn and Yageo Corporation are combining resources to found a semiconductor company called XSemi. The new firm will focus on developing inexpensive “small ICs.”

The global semiconductor shortage prompted factory shutdowns throughout the automotive industry since it began in late 2019. But the crisis extends far beyond just one sector.

TSMC, the world’s leading pure-play foundry, announced it would spend $2.8 billion to expand its output of automotive components. Other top contract chipmakers have ramped up their output to alleviate the crisis.

Microchip Technology recently released a series of automotive MCUs, oscillators, and temperature sensors that enable innovation, bolster dependability, and make cars more livable.

Daimler is temporarily reducing the hours of up to 18,500 workers as a consequence of the global chip shortage. That said, recent statements by leading semiconductor providers indicate the crisis is nearing an inflection point.

IHS Market, a leading global information provider, recently presented a series of insights and best practice recommendations for companies dealing with the global chip shortage.

Texas instruments’ latest DC-DC buck-boost converter can extend the battery life of IIoT equipment by up to 50 percent. The component is also available with minimal lead time.

Our Senior VP of Digital Solutions, Yashar Shahabi, shares a personal story of what led him into the electronic components industry and more importantly, why he began working on Sourcengine, the leading e-commerce marketplace for professional buyers in the components industry.

Samwha Capacitor Group has greater availability and lead times than many of its competitors. Plus, its portfolio features alternates for capacitors made by many leading suppliers.