Category Archives: Electronics Manufacturing

FPGA Price

20/05/2024, hardwarebee

As the dawn of a new era in digital hardware design takes shape, the Field-Programable Gate Array (FPGA) stands at its forefront, promising an unprecedented level of customization. FPGAs, with their unique ability to be programmed and reprogrammed by the designer, find themselves at the center of a cost debate

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Electronics Manufacturing Services: Ultimate Guide

20/05/2024, hardwarebee

In an age dominated by technology, electronics manufacturing services (EMS) play a pivotal role in turning innovative designs into usable devices. At its core, EMS acts as the backbone of the entire electronics industry, shaping the efficiency and quality of our everyday gadgets. For tech enthusiasts and industry stakeholders alike,

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BOM Cost: Ultimate Guide

16/05/2024, hardwarebee

Imagine the precise care it requires to construct a puzzle, where each piece firmly affects the final image. Within the realm of manufacturing, the Bill of Materials (BOM) represents this intricate assembly, with its cost serving as the backbone of product pricing and profit margins. BOM cost determines the financial

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Choosing the Right Electronic Contract Manufacturing Partner

15/05/2024, hardwarebee

EMS

Choosing the right partner to bring your electronic products to life is a critical business decision. Electronic contract manufacturing services bridge the gap between idea and market, transforming design blueprints into tangible products. Understanding the multifaceted world of these services is instrumental in making informed choices.
 
Their significance cannot

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HQ NextPCB Introduces New PCB Gerber Viewer: HQDFM Online Lite Edition

21/03/2024, hardwarebee

 
HQ NextPCB is proud to announce the release of HQDFM Online Gerber Viewer and DFM Analysis Tool, free for everyone. With HQDFM, NextPCB hopes to empower designers with the DFM tools and knowledge to perfect their designs as early as possible, where problems are the least costly.
 
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DRAM Industry Sees Nearly 30% Revenue Growth in 4Q23 Due to Rising Prices and Volume

05/03/2024, hardwarebee

press release

Mar. 5, 2024 —- TrendForce reports a 29.6% QoQ in DRAM industry revenue for 4Q23, reaching US$17.46 billion, propelled by revitalized stockpiling efforts and strategic production control by leading manufacturers. Looking ahead to 1Q24, the intent to further enhance profitability is evident, with a projected near 20% increase in DRAM contract prices—albeit

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North American EMS Industry Down 9.8 Percent in September

02/11/2023, hardwarebee

market

Total North American EMS shipments in September 2023 were down 9.8 percent compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, September shipments decreased 12.4 percent.
 
EMS bookings in September decreased 17.4 percent year-over-year and decreased 14.2 percent from the previous month.
 
“Lower bookings this

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Global Top Ten IC Design Houses Break Even in Q1, Hope for Recovery in Q2 Bolstered by AI Demand, Says TrendForce

20/06/2023, hardwarebee

market

Jun. 20, 2023 —- TrendForce reports that inventory reduction in Q1 fell short of expectations and coincided with the industry’s traditional off-season, leading to overall subdued demand. However, due to new product release and a surge in urgent orders for specialized specifications, Q1 revenue of the global top ten IC design

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Understanding Oscilloscope Probes

29/05/2023, hardwarebee

Oscilloscope is considered one of the crucial tools when working on electronic circuits. It shows vital information about the circuit connected to it  and displaying different waveform parameters.
 
An oscilloscope probe is a device that makes a physical and electrical connection between an oscilloscope and DUT. There is no

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SPARK Microsystems Announces CDN$48 Million Financing Led by Idealist Capital

14/03/2023, hardwarebee

press release

Montreal, Canada, March 13, 2023 – SPARK Microsystems, a Montreal-based fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless communications, today announced the closing of CDN$34 million Series B financing, with an additional CDN$14 million available subject to meeting operational milestones. Led by Idealist Capital, a prominent investment firm focused on

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