PRQA | Programming Research, a leader in static analysis, announced that its Quality Management System has been approved by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance and has achieved certifications in ISO
(AP) The Europe Union and Chinese solar panel exporters said Saturday that they had reached a settlement in their long trade dispute, with the exporters agreeing to sell their products at a minimum
The use of plasmonic black metals could someday provide a pathway to more efficient photovoltaics (PV) -- the use of solar panels containing photovoltaic solar cells -- to improve solar energy harvesting,
TMD has announced it will be exhibiting for the first time at the IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, which will take place in August in Denver, Colorado.
The company
DesignCon 2014, a premier educational conference and technology exhibition for semiconductor and electronic design engineers, announced a Call for Technical Papers and Tutorials with a deadline of
Researchers at the University of Alicante has developed a cementitious material incorporating carbon nanofibers in composition, turning cement into an excellent conductor of electricity capable of
Nearly doubling the efficiency of a breakthrough photovoltaic cell they created last year, UCLA researchers have developed a two-layer, see-through solar film that could be placed on windows, sunroofs,
ADI announced it will be a sponsor of this year's Arrow Vision Series » Power Management 2013 North American tour. This exciting roadshow will wind its way to key cities across North America including
Master Electronics, a leading franchised distributor of electromechanical, interconnect, passive, and power conversion components, is pleased to announce that Pat Wastal has joined their team as Vice
China's intense focus on national smart grid development will drive massive revenue growth in the power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, has signed a Pan-European franchise deal covering the DC/DC power module products available
Counterfeiting has proven to be a viable and lucrative industry in many areas of the world, specifically the counterfeiting of microcircuits used in electronic devices. These counterfeit components
autoXLR8R, an automotive technology focused accelerator, will hold a Demo Day in Spring Hill, August 7 from 10 - 12 pm at the Northfield Workforce Development and Conference Center (former GM-Saturn
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced it has been awarded a development contract from the U.S. government
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced the publication of the Company's 2012 Sustainability Report. ST's sixteenth
GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, has appointed Larry Spaziani as Vice President, Product Management. GaN Systems develops and manufactures gallium
United Microelectronics and SuVolta announced joint technology development of a 28nm process that integrates SuVolta's Deeply Depleted Channel™ (DDC) transistor technology into UMC's 28nm High-K Metal
At an estimated cost of $38 billion a year, lighting represents the largest source of electricity consumption in U.S. commercial buildings. For nearly 30 years, commercial buildings have relied on
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed an innovative and extremely effective new process for the manufacture and test of high-reliability
Stadium Power, a leading UK-based provider of power supply solutions, now offers its customers the opportunity to buy a wide range of standard products direct from the new ecommerce section of its
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the Eastman Business Park in Rochester will host a new $23 million Battery and Energy Storage Technology Testing and Commercialization Center. DNV KEMA Energy
A study commissioned by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) on the impact of Enlighted's advanced lighting controls on workplace energy consumption finds that organizations can substantially
Magnetics 2014 is looking for energetic and knowledgeable speakers to address its audience of OEM developers of products that utilize magnets and magnet systems, OEM developers involved in EMC technology,
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced that French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, along with Minister for Industry
SuVolta, a developer of scalable semiconductor technologies for low-power, high-performance IC chips, announced that it has realized significant processor speed gains with associated power reduction
Mouser Electronics has signed a global agreement with Intel®, creator of the microprocessor and owner of the most advanced process technologies in the industry. Mouser's comprehensive offerings and
SuVolta, a developer of scalable semiconductor technologies for low-power, high-performance ICs, announced the appointment of Dr. Louis Parrillo as the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO).
As
Lenze Americas, a leading manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, announced the appointment of Garry O'Neill as national distribution manager for
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, recently received a Preferred Supplier award from Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management,
Factory testing of a pioneering superconducting generator for hydroelectric applications from GE Power Conversion business has demonstrated a high correlation between the accuracy of the Opera electromagnetic
American Vanadium announced it has engaged Hon. Robert Nault to develop energy storage and renewable microgrids for remote communities and First Nations in Canada and the United States. This is a
The GridWise® Alliance and the Smart Grid Policy Center announced the release of the first Grid Modernization Index (GMI). The GMI evaluates and ranks states based on their progress in modernizing
ROHM Semiconductor has been honored with the Bosch Global Supplier Award by Robert Bosch GmbH. ROHM received the prize in the "Electronics" category. In total, Bosch awarded 38 suppliers out of nine
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced its new PD-9002GHO/AC Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) dual-port passive
The OpenADR Alliance announced the release of the OpenADR 2.0b Profile Specification, a full-feature specification for complex energy management solutions supporting demand response (DR) and distributed
One of the world's leading suppliers of test facilities for the manufacturers of power turbines and transformers is using digital power analysers from Yokogawa because their accuracy offers major
Mouser Electronics is now globally distributing Plessey Semiconductors' complete range of innovative products, including Plessey's multi award-winning EPIC™ sensor and MAGIC GaN LEDs.
Mouser's
AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, was recently honored with the 5-Star Supplier Excellence Award from Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems (IDS)
PRQA | Programming Research, a leader in static analysis, announced that QA?C 8.0 and QA?C++ 3.0, with MISRA Compliance Modules have been certified by SGS-TÜV SAAR as "usable in the development of
GreenPeak Technologies, a leading low-power RF-semiconductor company, announced today announced that it has expanded its international operations with the opening of a new office in Hong Kong. GreenPeak's
Toshiba International recently completed an expansion of its control plant located in Houston, Texas. The expansion provides an additional 107,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space and
PRQA | Programming Research, a leader in static analysis, announced that KPIT Cummins, a leading product engineering and IT consulting partner to manufacturing corporations, has achieved a 50% reduction
As the FPGA devices get larger and more complex, the need for advanced and easily accessible debug tools becomes paramount. The Microsemi IGLOO®2 and SmartFusion®2 implement advanced architectural
Tollgrade Communications, a market-leading provider of predictive fault analytics, announced the appointment of Kimberly M. Getgen as Vice President of Corporate Marketing. In this role, Kim will
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) recently published a new draft of the standard for EMC in common mobile phone chargers (EN 301 489-34), outlining changes to the radio frequency
World auto production set yet another record in 2012 and may rise even higher during 2013. According to London-based IHS Automotive, passenger-car production rose from 62.6 million in 2011 to 66.7
Altium Limited, a leader in smart-system design automation and provider of solutions for 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING), has released a range of component
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will be exhibiting at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2013. At the ST Booth 1D-201, you can witness various
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente is now distributing Samwha's entire product range in Greater China. Previously, its distribution agreement covered all of Europe.
Samwha is one of the leading
COWIN, a coordination and support action of the European Commission, announced its Marketplace will take place on September 24- 26, 2013, in Cork, Ireland. It will be held in parallel to the MNBS
The Oregon State University Solar Vehicle Team placed 1st in the 2013 Formula Sun Grand Prix last week. OSU took the race by driving 193 laps (661 miles) around the Circuit of the Americas in Austin,
Keithley Instruments, a leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, is offering a free, web-based on-demand seminar titled "Testing Modern Power Semiconductor Devices Requires a Modern
Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) has announced that it has become an IDC Preferred Supplier for the Independent Distributors Cooperative-USA (IDC-USA), a distributor-owned purchasing and national
Honeywell announced that Chief Executive Magazine named Chairman and CEO Dave Cote "2013 CEO of the Year," an honor that recognizes an outstanding corporate leader nominated and selected by peers.
Positronic, a manufacturer of D-subminiature, power, rectangular and circular electrical connectors, is pleased to introduce its new E-commerce partner, PosiShop. The purpose of PosiShop is to stock
Arrow Electronics and the Basel Action Network (BAN) have announced a three-year agreement to certify all of Arrow's electronics recycling and IT asset recovery operations worldwide to the e-Stewards®
Cornerstone Sustainable has entered into an agreement with Warner
Mountain Energy Corporation to begin the first phase of development of
a geothermal energy plant to be located at the Surprise Valley
Demonstrating the impact of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's innovation-driven strategy that is positioning New York as a global leader in two critical 21st century industries, SUNY's College of Nanoscale
Keithley Instruments, a leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, is offering a free, web-based seminar titled "What is a Source Measure Unit (SMU) Instrument and Which One is Right
Space-Time Insight, a leading provider of next generation situational intelligence solutions is now working with Hydro One Networks to improve the health and reliability of their massive transmission
Amantys' influence in international markets has grown further with the announcement of a significant partnership with Mannheim-based GvA Leistungselektronik GmbH. The distributor, developer and manufacturer
With a focus on hybrid components made from a combination of materials and their role in the marketplace, hybridica was first held at the Messe Mu?nchen trade-fair center in 2008. Starting in 2014,
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has presented the ST75MM as the first smart-meter IC to have built-in support for the
Nanosolar announced that a Swiss Investor has signed an agreement to acquire Nanosolar's highly automated ISO certified module factory of Nanosolar situated in Luckenwalde in Germany.
Under the
The IEEE Applied Power Electronics and Exposition Conference (APEC), a leading worldwide conference and exhibit for practicing power electronics professionals, announced a call for Professional Education
Conrad Electronic has announced the acquisition of the European component distributor SOS Electronic. The acquisition is a substantial and integral part of Conrad's business supplies strategy, part
Telit Wireless Solutions, a leading global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) modules, services and solutions, today announced call for sponsors for its popular developer's conference,
The IEEE Applied Power Electronics and Exposition Conference (APEC), the leading worldwide conference and exhibit for practicing power electronics professionals, announces an extension to the call
Orion Fans, a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, fan trays and accessories, has re-designed its website to enable quicker evaluation of its AC and DC fans, fan trays, and
RGS Energy, the commercial and utility division of Real Goods Solar,
has been selected by St. Albans Solar Partners to
deploy a new 2.2 megawatt solar farm in Saint Albans, intended to be the largest
With its new sales organisation "Rutronik24", Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente is addressing customers with regular component requirements. Rutronik24 is an e-commerce-platform to aid small and
Mr. Pasi Orreveteläinen, SGS Consumer Testing Services
The new requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1194/2012 apply to directional lamps (80% of light is within a solid angle of 120 degrees), LED lamps and lamp control gear, and also pertain
ROHM Semiconductor has been honored with a Quality Award by the Continental Automotive Group at the occasion of the Group's annual International Purchasing Manager Meeting in Frankfurt. This special
With support from various electronic associations like Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA), Consortium of Electronic Industries of Karnataka (CLIK), LED products Manufacturers' Association,
Bombardier Transportation, a leader in advanced rail transportation technologies, presented Infineon Technologies AG with its 2013 Supplier Sustainability Award. Bombardier introduced this award in
The U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC), an industry-led collaboration headquartered at SUNY's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) in New York that is designed to accelerate
Texas Instruments introduced a precision analog design library that provides comprehensive board-level precision designs to help engineers quickly evaluate and customize their systems while expanding
Ocean Power, a leading wave energy technology company, announced
that Victorian Wave Partners (VWP) has engaged Victorian company Professional
Diving Services ("PDS") to conduct a detailed seabed
Governor Pat Quinn has launched the Illinois Corporate/Start-Up Challenge, a program designed to connect the state's emerging, innovative start-up businesses and major corporations, strengthening
Leading automotive supplier Yazaki North America named Osram Opto Semiconductors as a Green Supplier of the Year at its annual awards ceremony. Yazaki also recognized Osram Opto Semiconductors as
The market for industrial automation equipment (IAE) is set to grow 6.2 percent this year to approximately $170 billion, helped in part by the recovery of global manufacturing in the first quarter,
AutoGrid Systems, a leader in Big Data analytics for the electricity and energy industry, has been awarded the TechAmerica Foundation American Technology Award for Smart Grid and Smart Instruments
ESCATEC, an electronics manufacturing services innovator, has announced its membership in the United Nations Global Compact, the ten principles of which cover human rights, labour standards, the environment
Silicon Labs, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, announced it has completed the acquisition of Energy Micro AS. This strategic acquisition accelerates Silicon Labs'
Imec has developed a Manganese (Mn)-based self-formed barrier (SFB) process that significantly improves Resistance Capacitance (RC) performance, via resistance and reliability in advanced interconnects.
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader across a spectrum of applications including automotive electronics, and Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM), China's leading SUV and pickup manufacturer
Molex proudly celebrates its 75th year in business serving customers in the global electronics industry. Providing innovative interconnect solutions to the world's leading manufacturers, the company's
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, and Future Electronics, a leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing
Gaia Converter, a leading manufacturer of modular power components, will be exhibiting at this year's DSEI - the world's leading defence and security exhibition. Gaia will be displaying its extensive
In 2004 APEC introduced the Special Presentation Sessions, now the Industry Sessions. Speakers were invited to make a presentation only without submitting a formal manuscript for the APEC Proceedings.
EnerNOC, a leading provider of energy intelligence software, announced that
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), which has been an
EnerNOC energy efficiency customer since 2008, has expanded
To better serve the changing needs of energy industry professionals,
the Association of Energy Services Professionals
is launching its first online conference Aug. 20, 2013 titled
"CSI ONLINE:
A vote concerning updates to the IEC 62321 standards was concluded on May 3, 2013. The 2013 edition of IEC 62321-1 to -5 unanimously passed the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage and
Power generation from hydro, wind, solar and other renewable sources worldwide will exceed that from gas and be twice that from nuclear by 2016, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today in
Imec and Holst Centre, in collaboration with the Delft University of Technology and the Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands, have designed and fabricated a self-calibrating RF energy
Industry experts will convene to discuss how energy storage solutions are transforming the electric power system. This international energy storage event will unite technology providers, integrators,
A strategy was announced by leading members of the UK's electronic systems industry outlining aims to significantly grow the UK's electronic systems industry to £120 billion (up 55%) by 2020 and create
In response to the fast-expanding offshore wind market, DNV KEMA, the energy arm of DNV, has developed a new standard that will help accelerate the development of a new generation of floating offshore
Most efforts at improving solar cells have focused on increasing the efficiency of their energy conversion, or on lowering the cost of manufacturing. MIT researchers are opening another avenue for
California Public Utilities Commissioner Carla Peterman, who earlier issued a ruling proposing that the state's investor-owned utilities procure 1.3 gigawatts of energy storage by 2020, will deliver
Hydrogenics, a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and
hydrogen-based power modules, today announced that the Company has
received the "Innovator of the Year" award from the
EMCORE, a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based
components and subsystems for the fiber optic and solar power markets,
announced today that it has entered into a supply contract with
Tollgrade Communications, a leading provider of predictive fault analytics for electric utilities and broadband providers, announced the availability of the latest version of their LightHouse Sensor
Honeywell announced that a newly formed business - LED Lighting Solutions - will offer a new line of high-efficiency industrial LED lighting fixtures in North America, expanding Honeywell's portfolio
Avnet Abacus, one of Europe's leading interconnect, passive, electro-mechanical and power distributors and a business unit of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, a business region of Avnet, has gained
Active?Semi, a leader in flexible, highly integrated semiconductor power management solutions, announced that LG Electronics is a major new investor in a round of strategic funding that will accelerate
World Energy Solutions, a leading energy
management services firm, announced it has helped Colby-Sawyer
College successfully procure more than 10 million kWh of electricity at
a savings over its
AutoGrid Systems, a leader in Big Data analytics for the electricity and energy industry, has been awarded the TechAmerica Foundation American Technology Award for Smart Grid and Smart Instruments
Power electronics specialist Amantys has made a statement of its global business intent with the opening of its first international sales office in Shanghai, China. The company will be promoting the
Littelfuse, a global leader in circuit protection, has named Future Electronics its Volume Distributor of the Year for 2012. Littelfuse presented the award to Future Electronics, a global leader in
Six Dutch companies, three knowledge institutes and 40 households are participating in a pilot project in Groningen and Hoogkerk in which consumers will be testing innovative, smart energy services
Production of agricultural machinery and industrial robotics in China is projected to expand at a strong rate in the coming years with average yearly growth of 18.1 percent and 18.8 percent, respectivelymaking
Continuing the tradition of focusing on the practical aspects of the power electronics profession, the Professional Education Seminars at APEC 2014 address the need for in-depth discussion of important
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a leading distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has revealed a major extension to its online DesignSpark platform for engineers
Excelsys Technologies, leaders in high efficiency power supply design, announced the addition of IMCA Electronics to its global distributor network. IMCA will distribute solutions from Excelsys Technologies
TDK announced that its subsidiary, EPCOS Limited in China, has received the Excellent Service Award 2012 from Huawei Device, a leading Chinese manufacturer of mobile handsets and network terminals.
New York Energy Week (NYEW) is the first collaborative, cross-sector energy event series, launched to stimulate industry investment and innovative energy solutions. Genscape, the company that pioneered
The Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)
announced today that Puget Sound Energy and
Seattle City Light will serve as utility co-hosts for
AESP's fall conference in Seattle, Sept.
Wireless charging has been on the market for a while, but only now is its impact going to be reverberated globally. Why has this new technology, set to transform our mobile devices, been hidden in
3D printing can now be used to print lithium-ion microbatteries the size of a grain of sand. The printed microbatteries could supply electricity to tiny devices in fields from medicine to communications,
A sliver of wood coated with tin could make a tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly battery.
But don't try it at home yet - the components in the battery tested by scientists
Sunlight is the most plentiful natural resource. Because the sun is not subject to the same supply limitations as fossil fuels and it is available nearly everywhere, it is increasingly being used
Plug Power, a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions,
announced that President and CEO, Andy Marsh, will be presenting
at the Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2013 (HFC2013)
conference at the
Energy Micro, the energy-friendly microcontroller and radio company, announces its role in enabling an all-in-one solution for the management of diabetes. Brighter One™ is the world's first pocket-sized
Genscape, a provider of real-time generation and transmission visibility to market participants, recently announced expansion of its generation coverage to include Slovakia. By the end of 2013, Genscape
Twelve exhibitors from Saxony-Anhalt's SOLAR VALLEY will be showcased at this year's edition of Intersolar, the world's largest solar industry trade fair to be held in Munich on 19 - 21 June.
This
The presentations from the 2013 Power Technology Roadmap are available to PSMA members, both as a PDF of the PowerPoint charts and a movie with the charts and audio including the Q/A discussions.
Mesago PCIM GmbH announced their partnership with Messe Frankfurt China to jointly address the growing market of Power Electronics in China. With this new partnership PCIM Asia becomes fully integrated
For eco-conscious drivers who also want the freedom of the open road, the July/August issue of Sierra, the official magazine of the Sierra Club, reveals which plug-in hybrids go the extra mile. The
Amsterdam will once again welcome some 8000 utility experts for the annual European Utility Week from 15-17 October at the RAI at what is the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent.
EnerNOC, a leading provider of energy intelligence software, announced
that it is accepting proposals from energy and technology industry
experts, veteran energy managers, and related influencers
Eltek, a leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects, announced it will showcase its new THEIA™ HE-es system and updated THEIA™
Specialist PCB equipment manufacturer Rainbow Technology Systems (RTS) has announced a number of developments to strengthen its presence in the Asian electronics sector. RTS is the company behind
The Board of ABB has unanimously appointed Ulrich Spiesshofer, the head of its Discrete Automation and Motion (DM) division, as Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Joe Hogan in this role in an
KOA Speer Electronics, a leading supplier of passive electronic components, announces that they have once again received the Platinum Level, Diamond, and Best Quality Awards from TTI. The TTI Supplier
At the VLSI 2013 Symposium in Kyoto, Japan, imec highlighted
new insights into 3D fin shaped field effect transistors (FinFETs) and high mobility channels scaling for the 7nm and 5nm technology node.
At
Master Electronics, a leading distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, was honored with the Silver Distributor-of-the-Year Award for the Americas Region from Honeywell
Ventyx, an ABB company, announced at Ventyx World 2013 an innovative solution to help utilities to effectively integrate the fast-growing number of renewable and distributed energy resources around
TDK Corporation is pleased to announce a team of AS-Level pupils at Blundell's School working with TDK-Lambda UK has won this year's South West Engineering Education Scheme (EES) competition.
EES
After two years of double-digit growth, the world market for electro-mechanical and solid-state relays contracted by $125 million, or 3.6 percent, to approximately $3.35 billion in 2012, according
Mouser Electronics, a top design engineering resource and distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, celebrates with Tony Kanaan his outstanding third place finish in Saturday's Firestone
ABB, a leading power and automation technology provider, has released the schedule for its 2013 Protective Relay School webinar series. Now in its third season, this webinar series has become a
At this week's International Image Sensor Workshop (IISW 2013, Snowbird, US, June 12-16 2013), imec and Holst Centre present a large-area fully-organic photodetector array fabricated on a flexible
Genscape, the company that deployed its first patented electricity monitor in France on November 20, 2004, now tracks 74% of the entire electric power market in France. For the first time, Genscape
Murata Power Solutions announced it has been accepted as a member of the EMerge Alliance. The EMerge Alliance is a global open industry association with the aim of developing standards for the rapid
Powerex has announced that its PowerSim app is now available for iPhone users. PowerSim can be used to calculate power loss and thermal conditions, both average and peak, of Powerex power semiconductors
Harwin, a leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, has announced that a prize-winning underwater robot project, designed and built for the international SAUC-E (Student Autonomous
The City of Reno joins the Geothermal Energy Association in bringing the third annual National Geothermal Summit (#GEASummit2013), to the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino June 26-27. The event will
More than elsewhere, the energy sector in the Middle East is vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Although governments and companies have raised concern, the awareness in the region for cyber threats is insufficient
The World Energy Council (WEC) has appointed Dr Nicolás M. Depetris Chauvin as its new Regional Manager for the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. Dr Chauvin will be supporting the WEC in strengthening
SGS Germany will be hosting the "SGS Medical Technology Symposium" event at its Munich branch on June 20, 2013. Registration is required. The proposed symposium agenda includes presentations by several
As part of the US Safety Pilot Model Deployment, the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) will launch a motorcycle study to determine how cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles
LOPE-C, the leading international event for printed electronics, reflects the increasing attractiveness of organic electronics. Due to the continuous improvement in printing and production processes
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) will showcase geothermal energy to members of the U.S. Congress and the public on June 12, 9:30am to 4:30pm, at the Sustainable Energy Coalition's (SEC) 16th
Torleif Ahlsand, Chairman of Energy Micro, Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs, Geir Førre, CEO of Energy Micro, and Steinar Fossen, Board of Directors, Investinor
Silicon Labs, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Energy Micro. Based in Oslo, Norway, the late-stage
Power Electronic Measurements has launched its new-look website, simplifying access to products and support for accurate current measurement in applications such as prototype testing, industrial equipment
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed and tested an all-solid lithium-sulfur battery with approximately four times the energy density of conventional
For commercialization of products in the Brazilian market, the national health surveillance agency ANVISA requires certification as part of the requirements prior to granting registration. The marking
In support of Governor Andrew Cuomo's strategic vision to enable innovation-driven educational opportunities and further develop New York's high-tech workforce, SUNY's College of Nanoscale Science
Vicor announced the strategic expansion of its sales and support network in India via a partnership with leading sales representative CoreEL Technologies and the opening of a Vicor Technical Support
Plug Power, a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions,
announced that BMW Manufacturing Co. recently expanded the use of
Plug Power hydrogen fuel cells at its Spartanburg, South Carolina
facility
Mouser Electronics is shifting into high gear to sponsor the 2013 Rebellion Racing Team, led by German race car driver Nick Heidfeld. The Le Mans racing team is preparing for a strong showing at this
Analog Devices, a leader in high-performance signal processing technology, has been selected by Audi to collaborate strategically within its Progressive Semiconductor Program (PSCP). PSCP increases
Mouser Electronics announced its newest technology site, focusing on programmable logic technology. This new site helps design engineers learn more about the different types of programmable logic
For the first time, the entire production process for printed electronics will be demonstrated live at a trade fair. The OE-A Working Group 'Upscaling Production' has set up a production line at LOPE-C
Harris Utilities formally released inCharge, a prepaid smart-metering solution that gives consumers absolute control over their utility services by allowing them to purchase these services on-demand.
Telit Wireless Solutions, a provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, products and services, announced that the company's GL865-DUAL, smallest GSM/GPRS dual-band 900/1800 wireless
Atmel, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, announced the company has signed an agreement with Sensinode, a pioneer and world leader in technology and software solutions,
In this podcast Alix talks to Brian MacCleery, Principal Product Manager for Clean Energy Technology at National Instruments, about the digital energy megatrend, the migration of power electronics
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, recently hosted its 2013 Innovation Night, showcasing the successful outcome of collaboration
Minnesota legislature approved a 1.5% solar energy mandate that will potentially raise the state's solar output from 13 MW to 450 MW by 2020. On May 23, 2013, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed
The Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched H2USA, a public-private partnership to advance hydrogen infrastructure, increase affordability of fuel cell electric vehicles, and provide more energy
ESCATEC, a leading EMS innovator, has helped commercialize a novel design of solar power charging station for its client Azuri Technologies. The Indigo™ unit has a solar panel, two LED lamps and control
Capstone Turbine, a leading clean technology manufacturer of
microturbine energy systems, announced it received an order
from CleanWorld Partners, an internationally recognized technology
innovator
Renewvia Energy, a leader in project-finance commercial solar power development,
received five additional power purchase agreements from the Tennessee Valley
Authority, which will allow installation
Cree reports it has surpassed a significant milestone in shipping over two million GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMT) for cellular telecommunications and is providing game-changing benefits
Harris Utilities is sponsoring at the 2013 Municipal Smart Grid Summit, taking place at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach, Florida from June 2-4. Visit the Harris Utilities booth during the
The Organizing Committee of the 22nd World Energy Congress welcomed the endorsement of the world's premier energy event by Asian government ministers at a United Nations-sponsored energy conference.
Sondrel, one of the world's leading system-to-silicon IC design consultancies, will take part in three technical conferences organized by leading independent semiconductor pure play foundry, TSMC,
The situation in the German component distribution market continued to stabilize during the first quarter of 2013. There was a double-digit growth of orders and revenues compared to the fourth quarter
Acopian, a leader in the design and manufacturing of AC-DC
and DC-DC power supplies, announced that it has been honored by Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) as a recipient of their prestigious
Pulse Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, announced it has implemented significant changes to its manufacturing strategy resulting in a reduction in product lead-time to 4-5
M/A-COM Technology Solutions (MACOM) will showcase a broad portfolio of products for aerospace and defense, wireless backhaul, CATV, and optical communications applications in booth #930 at the IEEE
Maxwell Technologies, a leading developer and manufacturer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage products, announced that Shanghai ISSON Power Quality installed 126 of Maxwell's 125V Heavy Transportation
With installed geothermal capacity on track to surpass 12,000 MW globally by the end of the year in 25 countries, and over 60 countries reported to have projects in development, the GRC Annual Meeting
Atmel, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, announced that Secret Labs' recently launched ‘AGENT' smart watch is powered by Atmel's SAM4S and tinyAVR® microcontrollers.
Mouser Electronics, a top design engineering resource and distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, announced it was named Souriau's Industrial E-Commerce Distributor of the Year North
After a few hiccups in 2011 and 2012, Yole De?veloppement expects a return to steady growth for the IGBT market; specifically, from $3.6B today to $6B by 2018. Six key applications, which are extensively
About 1.2 billion people - almost the population of India - don't have access to electricity, 2.8 billion have to rely on wood or other biomass to cook and heat their homes, renewable energy accounts
Real Goods Solar, a leader of turnkey solar energy
solutions for residential, commercial, and utility customers, has been
selected as a 2013 Solarize Mass Installer by the Massachusetts Clean
Energy
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, discrete, connector and electromechanical components, has been named as Honeywell's 2012 Distributor of the Year Award for the EMEA region. According
Mouser Electronics, a top design engineering resource and distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has received the Murata Americas' President's Award for Outstanding Contributions
Editor's note: This is one of the most elegant, expressive, and technically advanced projects I have ever seen. It not only harnesses (pun intended) next-generation power-management technologies,
"Virtually every corner of Africa will be represented in Barcelona at the Africa Energy Forum", says Bruno Cockburn, program director of the 15th edition of the event that is taking place from 18-20
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) announced that The Power Technology Roadmap 2013 is now available for purchase by both PSMA members and non-members. This is the eighth edition in
Eltek, a leader in high-efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy, today announced that it has signed a non-exclusive reseller's agreement with
Navitas Systems, a leading provider of energy-enabled system
solutions and energy storage products for commercial, industrial and
government agency customers, announced that it has signed a
contract
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announces the redesign of the EPC website to include a gallium nitride transistor library. The redesign provides search and access to a trove of GaN transistor
Toshiba International has announced that a binding agreement is in place to acquire all assets and intellectual property from Elettra Technology, a manufacturer of custom electrical industrial motors
American Vanadium announced it has entered into a master sales agreement with GILDEMEISTER energy solutions of Germany, whereby American Vanadium will market and sell GILDEMEISTER's CellCube vanadium
ON Semiconductor, driving innovation in energy efficiency, will present its latest automotive semiconductor solutions at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2013, from May 22-24 at the Pacifico
As Ambassadors to the Department of Energy's Workplace Charging Challenge, the national initiative aimed to expand workplace charging, NextEnergy and CALSTART are pleased to announce the Midwest's
For the foreseeable future, wind turbines, and consequently wind generators, will continue to get bigger and biggerboth in terms of average physical size and in the average output power rating of
EMCORE, a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based
components and subsystems for the fiber optic and solar power markets,
announced that it has been awarded a contract by ATK to design and
Master Electronics, a leading franchised distributor of electromechanical, interconnect, passive, and power conversion components, has been named TE Connectivity's 2012 Distributor of the Year for
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has been awarded a "2012 Best Partner award" from ASUSTeK Computer (ASUS), a top manufacturer of notebook computers, tablets and motherboards.
A company planning what is thought to be the first small-scale commercial electricity pumped-storage scheme to be built in the UK has been awarded a grant by the Department of Energy & Climate Change
Places2Be, a 3-year, €360M advanced-technology pilot-line project to support the industrialization of Fully-Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator (FD-SOI) microelectronics technology was announced today by
Littelfuse, a the global leader in circuit protection, has created a NASA Exploration & Discovery Experience for the engineering community as part of its 2013 Speed2Design™ promotion. Winning design
Research from business-to-business energy supplier, Opus Energy, suggests that UK business owners are not making the most of energy meter technology, despite the government's directive that businesses
Beginning in 2010 the PSMA Packaging Committee shifted its focus from the small end of the packaging spectrum; following completion of PSMA sponsored reports on Power Supply in Package (PSiP) / power
When Verizon announced its $100 million dollar investment in natural gas fuel cell and solar energy technologies last week - the company's latest initiative toward fulfilling its carbon intensity
Harwin, manufacturer of hi-rel interconnect solutions and cost-saving PCB hardware products, has announced that is proud to co-sponsor leading IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan in the 2013 Izod IndyCar
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente officially joins the China Electronics Distributor Alliance (CEDA) after approval by the CEDA executive board members. CEDA is a non-profit organization that delivers
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, launched the latest version of the PI Databook as a mobile app at PCIM 2013. The PI Databook
The Best Paper and three Young Engineer Awards were presented at PCIM Europe Conference 2013. Four outstanding conference papers were selected from more than 280 high quality papers by the Conference
Altera announced it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Enpirion, an industry-leading provider of high-efficiency, integrated power conversion products known as PowerSoCs (power system-on-chip).
LAST POWER, the European Union-sponsored program aimed at developing a cost-effective and reliable technology for power electronics, announced its three-year program achievements that place Europe
The Scientific Instruments business unit of AMETEK Advanced Measurement Technology has entered into an exclusive agreement with Maccor, Inc., a leading manufacturer of automated test equipment used
Eltek, a leader in high-efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects today announced it has been selected by Alstom Grid, a global supplier
Navitas Systems, a leading provider of energy-enabled system
solutions and energy storage products for commercial, industrial and
government agency customers, announced today that it has received
Amantys and Fuji Electric announced at PCIM 2013 the launch of two Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT) Gate Drivers for High Power 2-pack modules. The AP12BA2A and AP17BA2A gate drives operate
Imec and Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that they have entered into a new strategic research collaboration at Holst Centre. Together,
Technological advances in picosecond and sub-picosecond lasers are opening the possibility of machining materials previously thought to be too hard or too brittle for processing by the current generation
Expressing confidence that the U.S. nuclear energy industry is well-poised to help meet America's future electricity needs, the Nuclear Energy Institute's chief
executive told industry leaders today
Wind River®, a leader in embedded and mobile software, is a winner of the Most Valuable Contributor (MVC) award in the Company category from the GENIVI® Alliance. The GENIVI award recognizes companies
Tollgrade Communications, a leader in providing service assurance solutions to the world's largest electric utilities and telecommunications providers, announced the appointment of James F. Andrus
Transphorm announced at PCIM 2013 the implementation of a high efficiency off-line 1kW 48Vdc power supply that has demonstrated peak efficiency of 97.5 percent. The power supply design utilizes Transphorm's
Mouser Electronics announced a technology site on Mouser.com covering Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Technology. The new site is designed to help design engineers find the latest in MEMS products
Scottish Enterprise has awarded Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) £6.04million POWERS funding to support the development of its latest 7MW Offshore Wind Turbine prototype at the Energy Park in Fife.
This
Whether smartphones, electric cars or a household photovoltaic system, the latest technologies now cannot manage without modern batteries. It is hard to imagine that the first battery was invented
SEMI formally announced the conference program for the fourth annual SEMI North American PV Fab Managers Forum to be held at Intersolar North America 2013 in San Francisco, California on July 8, 2013.
Following months of anticipation, the first-of-its-kind autoXLR8R will begin next week under the leadership of Program Director, Mike Nichols. Ten companies were invited to begin this 13-week journey,
The Wind Energy Institute of Canada (Institute) announced they have entered into a supply agreement with S&C Electric Canada Ltd. (S&C) for the supply of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), for
Yole De?veloppement announces its SiC Market 2013: Technology and Market for SiC Wafers, Devices and Power Modules report. Yole De?veloppement's report focused on the entire value-chain, covers all
JA Solar Holdings, one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, announced that it will donate solar modules to Peking University,
Tsinghua University and Beijing
Cambrios Technologies, a leader in silver nanowire-based solutions for the transparent and flexible conductor markets, announced today the appointment of Sriram Peruvemba as chief marketing officer
Chomerics Europe - a division of Parker Hannifin, has achieved ISO 14001: 2004 certification for its facility in Saint Ouen l'Aumone, France. The company's locations in High Wycombe, UK and Sadska,
Admirals Bank, innovator of Solar Step Down financing and pioneer in the Renewable Energy Lending industry, recently participated in an initiative, called the Solarize Connecticut - Durham Project.
The Chinese and Russian governments have committed to sending high-level delegations to the World Energy Congress in South Korea in October. The Organizing Committee for the 2013 World Energy Congress
Scientists at Yale have improved the ability of a promising type of solar cell to absorb light and convert it into electrical power by adding a fluorescent organic dye to the cell layer.
For some solar cells, the future may be fluorescent.
Scientists at Yale have improved the ability of a promising type of solar cell to absorb light and convert it into electrical power by adding
Vishay Intertechnology announced its technology line-up for PCIM (Power Conversion Intelligent Motion) Europe 2013, taking place May 14-16 in Nuremberg, Germany. In Hall 9, Booth 9-212 at the Exhibition
Vicor will be exhibiting at PCIM 2013 in Nuremberg, the international conference and exhibition for power electronics and intelligent motion. Vicor will showcase its latest ChiP technology "Converter
Eltek announced that Network Rail (High Speed) Ltd., the UK's only high-speed railway operator, has selected the company's Eltek UK division to provide AC and DC uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
While the Niagara Region of Canada is known worldwide for its magnificent waterfalls and associated hydro power, the Ontario Clean Technology Alliance is attending WINDPOWER 2013 in Chicago to announce
Northwestern University's Yonggang Huang and the University of Illinois' John A. Rogers are the first to demonstrate a stretchable lithium-ion battery -- a flexible device capable of powering their
Solar cells are just like leaves, capturing the sunlight and turning it into energy. It's fitting that they can now be made partially from trees.
Georgia Institute of Technology and Purdue University
Paralan is now the official USA distributor for LAM Technologies, the well-known Italian manufacturer of components for industrial automation and motion control systems including stepper motors, stepper
ABB, a leading power technology and grid interconnection solutions provider for the wind industry, announced developments from the floor at the annual AWEA WINDPOWER 2013 conference and exhibition.
Technologies
The Geothermal Energy Association and Gold Level Sponsor, Ormat, will host the third annual National Geothermal Summit (#GEASummit2013), in alliance with the Geothermal Resources Council, UC Davis'
University of Utah metallurgists used an old microwave oven to produce a nanocrystal semiconductor rapidly using cheap, abundant and less toxic metals than other semiconductors. They hope it will
PREMO will be exhibiting with its Korean sales representative, Core Electric, at PCIM Europe 2013, Europe's leading meeting-point for specialists in Power Electronics and its applications in Intelligent
Mouser Electronics announced it has entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with Analog Devices, a leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications. The agreement
S&C Electric Company, a leader in renewable energy integration, announced it was awarded a $2.6MM contract by Sweetwater Wind to upgrade a portion of their 585 MW wind farm in Sweetwater, Texas. This
In each market where wind energy is being developed, the state is a big player in the initial stages of industry development; and is often the sponsor of pilot projects according to Dr Emelly Mutambatsere,
World Energy Solutions, a leading energy management services
firm, announced it has named Martha Danly as its Chief Operating
Officer, promoting her from Chief Product Officer, a position she had
Micrel, an industry leader in high-performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, announced that they have signed Phoenics Electronics, a fully franchised, technically
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key, a leader in electronic component selection, availability, and delivery, announced the signing of an exclusive global product distribution agreement
A long term strategic plan by the European Commission (EC) to rebuild the European economy by investing in the development of new technologies is now reached the stage where it will start to have
One of the interesting things about working in the developing technology space is being constantly barraged by buzzwords and labels attempting to describe the myriad breakthroughs, developments,
EnerNOC, a leading provider of energy intelligence software, announced it
has hired Fielder Hiss as Vice President of Product Management,
effective immediately, reporting to EnerNOC Vice President
JA Solar Holdings, one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, announced it has commenced mass production of metal wrap-through
("MWT") solar cells. The Company's
The 2013 World Energy Congress Organizing Committee announced today some of the significant program topics that will be discussed by leading figures in the energy sector at the world's premier energy
RGS Energy and Smart Energy Capital (SEC), are helping Church Farm School in
Exton, Pennsylvania save hundreds of thousands of dollars in utility
costs, while significantly reducing their greenhouse
Yole Developpement is organizing a Market Briefing at PCIM Europe 2013. This event will take place on May 15, 2013, Hall 9 - Forum Area #461 - FREE REGISTRATION. Wideband gap semiconductor is a
Eaton today announced it is collaborating with Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) to promote electrical safety and raise awareness of the dangers of counterfeit electrical products. The effort
Power-One, a leading global manufacturer of renewable energy,
energy-efficient power conversion and management solutions and Phono
Solar, a global renewable energy solutions manufacturer, today
Greater scalability, quicker data processing and robust analytics tools are just a few of the features built into the new MeterSense, the latest version of Harris Utilities' meter data management
NMI, the trade association for electronic systems, microelectronics and semiconductors, is to establish the multi-annual innovation roadmap for the UK's complete power electronics industry. The
Hirose Electric, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has announced a series of management changes within the company designed to provide the foundation necessary to fuel
Today the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) announced a call for entries for GEA Honors 2013. "After two successful years of honoring the best in the business, we are pleased to have the opportunity
Luso Electronics has added to its distribution portfolio with new LED driver power supply modules from Shinelight Technology aimed at various lighting applications. The Shinelight range of LED driver
Texas Instruments announced several design updates to TI E2ETM Community, its popular engineer-to-engineer online design community that now connects more than 120,000 engineers. TI has expanded
By unanimous vote of the Board of Directors, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced that Tom Kiernan has been named as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer. Kiernan has served
Admirals Bank announced they have launched a new division, titled Admirals Alternatives, specific to financing residential solar and renewable energy systems. Admirals Alternatives assists homeowners
Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has signed a UK distribution deal with Neutron Ltd, covering the UK and Ireland.
Demonstrating Governor Andrew Cuomo's leadership and strategy for expanding high-tech education and entrepreneurship amid New York's growing innovation economy, SUNY's College of Nanoscale Science
Acopian, a leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of custom, standard and modified-standard power supplies, launched its newly expanded Online Custom Power Supply System Builder.
Infineon Technologies is hosting a two-day meeting at its Villach site to kick-off one of the largest European research projects focused on advancing industrial production capability. The research
Eleven leading companies in Europe have joined forces in the newly established North Sea Power to Gas Platform to further develop the concept of Power-to-Gas (P2G): the conversion of renewable power
TDK Corporation announces that TDK-Lambda UK will be presenting its latest additions to its industry-leading medical power supplies on its stand 520 at this year's MEDTEC UK. Satisfying a broad
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have designed a low-cost, long-life battery that could enable solar and wind energy
Automotive systems are becoming increasingly electrically-driven and electric motor manufacturers are benefiting. According to IMS Research, DC brushless motor shipments will outpace shipments of
Amantys® and EMEF (Empresa de Manutenção de Equipamento Ferroviário, S.A), the leading operator in the Portuguese railway maintenance sector, has announced the deployment of Amantys Power InsightTMtechnology
In some parts of the developing world, people may live in homes without electricity or toilets or running water but yet they own cell phones. To charge those phones, they may have to walk for miles
IVM, a leading vending management and automated supply distribution company, announced an agreement with Innovolt® Inc., where IVM will purchase Innovolt's products and license its technology
Chomerics Europe, a division of Parker Hannifin, has achieved ISO/TS 16949 certification for its manufacturing location in Sadska, Czech Republic. This important automotive related standard confirms
RGS Energy, a commercial and utility division of Real Goods Solar,
and Smart Energy Capital (SEC), will provide Stockton Unified School
District (SUSD) with 5.1 megawatts (MW) of solar power that
Maxwell Technologies announced today that it is supplying ultracapacitors for an energy-saving braking energy recuperation system that American Maglev Technology (AMT), is installing on light rail
Eltek announced the signing of a frame agreement for hybrid power solutions with Caterpillar Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of high-speed diesel generator sets and engines. The contract
National Instruments has partnered with Prolucid LocalGrid Technologies to build the next-generation energy management system for Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited. Funded by nearly $2.5 million
element14 launches its latest green design challenge Energy Harvesting Solutions with seven competitors from around the world competing to develop an innovative energy harvesting solution with
Lightbridge, a leading innovator of next-generation nuclear fuel
designs, and provider of nuclear energy consulting services to
commercial and governmental organizations, announced that
President
SEMI, an industry association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the micro- and nano-electronics industries, reported that for the quarter ending December 31, 2012, the worldwide photovoltaic
Though they be but little, they are fierce. The most powerful batteries on the planet are only a few millimeters in size, yet they pack such a punch that a driver could use a cellphone powered by
ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, and Power-One, a leading provider of renewable energy and of energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions, announced that
Natural gas power plants can use about 20 percent less fuel when the sun is shining by injecting solar energy into natural gas with a new system being developed by the Department of Energy's Pacific
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new technical
specification for solar-powered light-emitting diode (LED) lighting
devices, such as solar lanterns. The new specification
Richardson RFPD announced its attendance and participation at the 25th International Exhibition for Telecommunications, Control Systems, IT and Communication ServicesSVIAZ-Expocomm 2013. Sviaz-Expocomm
IR engineering and sales staff will demonstrate IR's latest energy-saving and high power density enabling technologies and products at the IR booth, Hall 9, Stand 413. The IR booth will feature
Two years ago, Yole De?veloppement said "The SiC industry is not a niche market anymore." With its SiC technology & market analysis update arriving in May 2013, the French technology
Cymbet announced that it has completed a recapitalization of the company in connection with a $20 million equity investment led by U.S.-based Island Shore Investments (ISI). This significant investment
Canova Tech, delivering silicon intellectual property (IP), design services and product solutions to the semiconductor industry, and ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, will demonstrate
FuelCell Energy, a leader in the design, manufacture, operation and service of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable fuel cell power plants, announced the sale of a megawatt-class fuel cell power plant
Acal BFi - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - has consolidated its value-add services from across the UK into a dedicated UK Custom Services Center as part of a £2million investment. The new center
Alabama has joined the Automotive Accelerator Alliance, an alliance of Southern states created to strengthen the region's collective ability to foster new technology development in the automotive
Genscape presented their 2013 ERCOT Summer Outlook at the Gulf Coast Power Association (GCPA) Spring Conference in Houston. Enhancements to the ERCOT Market Intelligence services were also introduced
Harwin Inc, the leading manufacturer of hi-rel interconnect solutions and cost-saving PCB hardware products, has presented TTI Inc with its annual award for Sales Excellence in North America. TTI
Falcon Electric, an award-winning manufacturer of online uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), announced it has teamed up with the International Society of Automation (ISA) for "Protecting Automated
Stowe Electric Department has chosen MeterSense and CustomerConnect, Harris Utilities' meter data management (MDM) solution and customer engagement solution (CES), to gather and analyze meter data
Eltek, a leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects today announced consolidation of its manufacturing activities for industrial
Representatives from companies across Michigan will join NextEnergy on April 18 for a complimentary Energy Efficiency Finance Forum. The Forum is designed to help commercial and industrial end-users,
Many of us talk about the smart grid without really thinking about what we are really talking about. Most people are referring to functionality sets instead of the systems that furnish them, and
Energy Storage North America (ESNA) is seeking nominations for the ESNA Innovation Awards, which will honor the most innovative energy storage projects in North America. The awards will be presented
Gefran announced that John Rylands has been named Business Development Manager, Power Control Products for North America. John will be responsible for all strategic planning, marketing, and sales
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, has announced the winners of its Supplier Excellence Awards for 2012. The Awards are presented
Do you have a burning question for the "modfather"? Now through April 19, and leading up to Design West 2013, engineers, DIYers and Ben Heck fans will have the opportunity to tweet inquiries
The U. S. Energy Information Administration's new annual "Alternative Fuel Vehicle" report with data for 2011. Highlights of the report include that overall consumption of alternative transportation
Toshiba Electronics Europe announced volume production of silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, in anticipation of growing demand for industrial and automotive applications. Production is at Toshiba's
Inovateus Solar, an installer of commercial and industrial solar power systems, is pleased to announce the promotion of Joseph R. Jancauskas, PE, to vice president of operations. Formerly VP of Engineering
Saft, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-tech industrial batteries, is providing a high power lithium-ion (Li-ion) energy storage set of batteries in the system (ESS) of SAET to support the
SMTC, an electronics manufacturing services provider, announced a new partnership agreement with IDNEO, a leading engineering design company with over 200 engineers. IDNEO specializes in the research
here are currently over 40 million cars on Germany's roads. Only a fraction of them are powered by electric energy - around 6,400 vehicles according to the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building
Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, announced it has signed a distribution agreement for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with Arrow Electronics, a provider of electronic components
EnerNOC, a leading provider of cloud-based demand response and
energy-management applications, today announced the launch of
DemandSMART(TM) Predictor for New England. DemandSMART
Predictor
The Ontario Clean Technology Alliance is attending Hannover MESSE, the world's leading industrial technology showcase with 180,000-plus visitors, with news of a milestone order by Samsung Renewable
FuelCell Energy Solutions, GmbH, a provider of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable fuel cell power plants, is hosting a press conference on Tuesday April 9 at the H2FC Fair in Hannover, Germany including
Hydrogenics, a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation
and hydrogen-based power modules, announced that it has been awarded a
1-megawatt hydrogen energystorage system to be deployed
Anglia Components has signed a UK and Ireland distribution agreement with leading UK manufacturer CamdenBoss covering its full range of enclosures, interconnects, and components. Under the agreement,
ArcelorMittal's steel plant in Saldanha, the single largest electricity consumer in the Western Cape, participated in an Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement Project that has resulted in a remarkable
We have all been violently reminded over the recent decades how the automation and information revolutions are changing society and how we make things and do business. Entire multi-billion-dollar
Tollgrade Communications, a leader in providing network assurance solutions to utilities and telecommunications providers, announced that a 50-hertz version of its industry-leading LightHouse distribution
OCTA, the Ontario Clean Technology Alliance, will participate the world´s largest industry show. From April 9th to April 11th Canada´s most important Clean Technology Cluster will be present in Germany.
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The SiC Power Center, Enterprise Europe Network, and Yole De?veloppement have announced their third collaboration on the International SiC Power Electronics Applications Workshop (ISiCPEAW), taking
Molex announced a recently partnership agreement with Waldom Electronics, the Rockford, IL-based master distributor of electronic and electrical products, to market and sell Molex products exclusively
Mouser Electronics announced it is stocking the Littelfuse PICO® 259-UL913 fuse - presented as the only fuse approved under the UL913 standard to operate in hazardous locations. Littelfuse PICO®
Nitronex, a leader in the design and manufacture of gallium nitride (GaN) based RF solutions for high performance applications in the defense, communications, broadband, and industrial & scientific
EnerNOC, a leading provider of cloud-based energy management software,
announced its newest EnerNOC Open project, Open Data. As part of its
participation in the Green Button Initiative and in order
Nominations are now open for the first round of the Global LEAP Outstanding Off-Grid Product Awards. The Global Lighting and Energy Access Partnership (Global LEAP) is an initiative under the Clean
Vancouver-based Perfect Lithium has filed patents for its innovative materials processing technology, with the potential to reduce energy storage costs ($/kWh) of lithium-ion battery materials by
Richardson RFPD a specialized electronic component distributor, announced the launch of a "smart filter" function on its website that allows users to quickly drill down through the nearly
Sponsored by Coilcraft, Mouser Electronics & Power Systems Design (PSD), the 4th annual Pre-APEC golf tournament was held in Long Beach on Sunday, March 17th.
The tournament format was best ball
Plessey Semiconductors and Alphatec, an electronics distributor and provider of advanced complete solutions, have signed a distribution agreement for the Greater China market. The cooperation will
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced that it has won a contract from Fluor Corporation for the 125-megawatt photovoltaic (PV) Arlington Valley Solar Project (AVSE II).
Superconductor Technologies, a leader in the development and production
of high temperature superconducting (HTS) materials and associated technologies,
will exhibit its Conductus(R) superconducting
To better meet Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall's energy needs and reduce its carbon footprint, the JBM-HH Directorate of Public Works has been working with Arlington County to share ideas and strategies
In its annual State of the Industry report, the Association of
Energy Services Professionals (AESP) today reported that
employment in the energy efficiency field is expected to increase
in
JA Solar Holdings, one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance
solar power products, announced it has commenced delivery of 2 MW of solar
modules to Jet Energy International for
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish an international partnership between New York State and the State of Israel, through a collaboration
STMicroelectronics and CMP (Circuits Multi Projects) announced that ST's THELMA MEMS manufacturing process, the process ST uses for its industry-leading accelerometers and gyroscopes, is now available
TE Connectivity's Circuit Protection business unit has been named a winner of an ACE Award China in the High Performance Component of the Year award category. TECP received the award for its 2Pro
Avnet Abacus, one of Europe's leading interconnect, passive, electro-mechanical and power distributors and a business unit of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, a business region of Avnet, has entered
Energate, a leading provider of consumer demand-response and home energy
management solutions, announced it is working with GE to supply its Consumer
Connected Demand Response(TM) (CCDR) platform
The U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC), an industry-led collaboration headquartered in New York at the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE), has partnered with the
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released a new report today highlighting 16 policies that remove market barriers across the economy to investments in energy efficiency.
The Board of Directors of Yokogawa Electric Corporation resolved in a meeting on the 19th February to appoint Herman van den Berg to the position of President of Yokogawa Europe B.V. Mr van den Berg
GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, announced today the opening of a new office facility located in Reading, England. This expansion of the company's
For the second straight year, Yole De?veloppement and Serma have joined forces to organize the Successful Semiconductor Fabless conference, a unique European event dedicated to the fabless business
Seven European partners with complementary expertise have started the development of a disruptive solar cell concept that relies on integrating advanced light-trapping schemes into thin crystalline-Si
ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, announced it has been named by Greentech Media as one of "The Networked Grid Top 10 Smart Grid Vendors for 2013." This recognition is based on
Toshiba Electronics Europe announced the European availability of a Structured Array technology that provides an ASIC alternative to FPGA with lower cost and power consumption - but still at significantly
The Geothermal Energy Association announced the keynote speaker for next month's International Geothermal Energy Finance Forum. Rohit Khanna, program manager of the World Bank's Energy Sector Management
Two years since the Fukushima nuclear accident, the future of nuclear energy continues to dominate the global agenda. Uncertainties around its future and the challenging policy choices will be debated
ON Semiconductor, driving innovation in energy efficiency, is showcasing its latest power efficient product advances at APEC 2013, March 17 - 21, 2013, in Long Beach, California. The new devices
GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, has announced special pricing for its gallium nitride evaluation kits for customers who pre-order at the APEC
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced that the latest version of its popular power supply design software, PI Expert
Mouser Electronics, today announced it is partnering with Micrel, a leading manufacturer of IC solutions, to offer Micrel's broad range of high-performance semiconductors and solutions. Micrel's
CUI announced that as part of its presence at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), the company will demonstrate a new graphical user interface for its digital power modules named Novum
At the Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC) 2013, Infineon Technologies introduced DrBlade - presented as the first integrated DC/DC driver and MOSFET VR power stage implemented
Tektronix, a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, today announced that it will enter the power analyzer instrument market and introduce a full new product
International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the enhancement of its Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) selection tool that enables design optimization in a
Brian Robinson, Global Leader, Software Development Improvement Program, ABB
The lines that distinguish a software company from a hardware company are becoming blurred. Whether it is on the assembly floor of an automotive plant or in a data center that powers Facebook,
Versarien has confirmed that it will take part in an upcoming seminar hosted by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), in association with UK Trade & Industry. The Innovate UK event will showcase some
Holst Center and imec have demonstrated a new technology for fabricating state-of-the-art ZnO-based n-channel thin-film transistors (n-TFTs). The n-TFTs have been processed directly on top of flexible
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, as well as a premier supplier of tantalum capacitors for critical applications, recently received
Infineon Technologies has been honored with the 2013 National Innovation Prize in Austria for the 300-millimeter thin wafer technology it developed at its site in Villach, Austria. On March 13, 2013,
TDK announced that the company's EPCOS CeraLink™ capacitor was selected this year's "High-Performance Component of the Year" in China's prestigious Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards. The
PREMO DC-Rated EMC filters, series FEDC-600P, FEDCS-1500P-LL & FEDC-1500P-LL, and AC Rated EMC filters, series HCWMGF-1000HV-LL, HCWMGF-1300HV-LL & HCWMGF-1600HV-LL have been approved by TÜV SÜD as
Digi-Key Corporation, a leader in component selection, availability, and delivery, is expanding its global footprint with new sales and customer support resources covering the EMEA region. The company
API Technologies, a leading provider of RF/microwave, microelectronics, and security solutions for critical and high-reliability applications, announced it will showcase its diverse range of products
Rogers Corporation, represented by its Power Electronics Solutions (PES) Division, will showcase some of its most advanced products for power electronic applications at the upcoming APEC 2013 conference
Boeing Co got approval from U.S. transport regulators on Tuesday to start testing a redesigned battery for the 787 Dreamliner, putting it one step closer to getting the troubled airplane back into
Richardson RFPD announced they will feature a selection of Silicon Carbide (SiC) discrete devices and modules, including Schottky diodes and MOSFETS, as well as SiC and hybrid modules from industry-leading
From 14 - 16 May 2013 all the major companies in the field of power electronics will be presenting their latest innovations in Nuremberg. The future markets renewable energy, smart grid, energy
Newark element14, a leading distributor of electronic components and engineering solutions in the Americas, and Panasonic, an industry-leading manufacturer of high quality electronic components, have
World Energy Solutions, a leading energy management
services firm, announced it has teamed with GNYHA Services to
help Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, a 350-bed teaching hospital in
Brooklyn, successfully
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, announced the enhancement of its Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) selection tool that enables design optimization
Mouser Electronics, a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, announced the hiring of Jeff Newell as Mouser Senior Vice President of Products,
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH has now become the European distributor for DFI, the Taiwanese manufacturer of high-quality industrial main boards, embedded boards and embedded systems.
The
Richardson RFPD announced the launch of a new website resource focused exclusively on Silicon carbide technology for energy and power applications. Silicon carbide (SiC) offers significant advantages
The VBM-360 family of baseplate-cooled compact ac-dc power supplies from CUI offers a high power density of 14.8 W/in3, providing 355 W in an industry standard footprint. The space-saving power
First Distribution, a provider of enterprise-ready solutions for the South African IT market, announced an agreement with Innovolt®, a leading provider of intelligent electronics management technology,
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has launched a new website for its power quality business in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. The site provides IT managers, system integrators,
LEM, a leader in providing innovative and high quality solutions for measurement of electrical parameters, has announced its intention to open a new cost-effective production plant in Sofia, Bulgaria.
JA Solar Holdings one of the world's largest manufacturers of
high-performance solar power products, announced that the
Company's entire range of modules has received UL 1703
certification for
A new technique developed by Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Professor Ted Sargent, Canada Research Chair in Nanotechnology, and his research group could lead to significantly more efficient
Enpirion, a leader of integrated power IC solutions, was awarded the embedded award 2013 for outstanding technical innovations in embedded technologies. The company developed a new magnetic alloy,
STMicroelectronics and CMP (Circuits Multi Projets®) announced that ST's H9A CMOS process (at 130nm lithography node), which offers a large panel of analog and digital devices, is now available
Companies in the energy storage sector are set to get their own specialist marketplace at PCIM Europe 2013. Manufacturers will have the opportunity to present their products and solutions as well
Showcasing cutting-edge cloud application engineering solutions for analog and digital power management applications, Transim will have an exhibit at the 2013 Applied Power Electronics Conference
A University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering professor and a team of researchers published a paper showing how they solved an almost century-old problem that could further
Vishay Intertechnology announced its technology lineup for the Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) 2013, taking place March 17-21 in Long Beach, Calif. In booth 113, Hall
AutoGrid Systems, a leader in Big Data Analytics for the electricity and energy industry, in collaboration with Austin Energy, one of the nation's leading community owned utilities, will deploy and
SEMI, a global industry association serving the nano- and microelectronics manufacturing supply chains, announced the release of "Global Trade War and Peace: Unified Approaches to a Global Solar Energy
Intelligent Systems Source (ISS) will be hosting three conference tracks and a pavilion within the 2013 Sensors Expo in Chicago, Illinois during the two day conference from June 5-6. With over
On the last day of January this year, two trains collided outside of Pretoria, the administrative heart of South Africa. Two people were fatally injured, 19 critically and about 300 - many of whom
Honda has established what is claimed to be the world's first process to reuse rare earth metals extracted from nickel-metal hydride batteries for new nickel-metal hydride batteries to recycle precious
Supporting Governor Andrew Cuomo's leadership in expanding educational opportunities that enhance New York's innovation-enabled economy, the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE),
Left unprotected from water, steam, salt, oxygen, and other corrosive elements, structural metals such as steel and aluminum can become rusted, pitted, and unusable in critical equipment, buildings,
Driven by increasing shares of renewable energy in the electricity generation mix and by the need to update aging grid infrastructure, global investment in "smart grid" technologies rose 7 percent
KEMET announced that it has received Conflict-Free Smelter (CFS) Certification from the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) Conflict-Free
Transphorm announced that its CEO, Umesh Mishra, will present as an Energy Innovation Pioneer at IHS CERAWeek 2013. Being held March 4-8 in Houston, CERAWeek is a global conference drawing senior
At this year's Data Centre World event in London, Tatu Valjakka, Software & Connectivity Product Manager for Eaton in EMEA, presented the latest thinking on powering converged infrastructures and
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a leading distributor of electronics and maintenance products, is celebrating the first anniversary of the launch of Raspberry Pi with the
Mouser Electronics announced the signing of a new international distribution agreement with Coilcraft, a leading magnetic component manufacturer, across the regions of Europe, Asia, Mexico and South
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced that it has been elected to lead the Electronic Component Sintered
One of the biggest issues a design engineer must face not involved with the application itself is the regulatory environment of the market involved. In the case of most immature technology spaces,
Pulse Electronics - specialists in the design, development and manufacture of high-reliability power supplies and systems for aerospace, defence and other demanding industries - has changed its name
Global energy use has risen nearly 70 percent since 1971 and is poised to continue its steady increase over the next several decades, fueled by economic expansion and development, according to the
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) released its 2013 Annual GEA Industry Update, which found that installed geothermal capacity in the United States grew by 5%, or 147.05 MW, since the last annual
Richardson RFPD announced the launch of a new website resource focused exclusively on Gallium Nitride (GaN). GaN technology is suited to meet today's size, weight and power ("SWaP") demands
RGS Energy, the commercial and utility division of Real Goods Solar,
a nationwide leader of turnkey solar energy solutions for residential,
commercial, and utility customers, has been engaged
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, will display their latest products and technologies augmenting the mobile experience for consumers at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on
Expanding its effort to bring wireless power capabilities to the market, Texas Instruments announced plans to develop multi-mode wireless power integrated circuits (ICs) for smartphones and other
Silicon Labs, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, unveiled Precision32⢠software and hardware development tools that enable engineers to maximize the power efficiency
Efficient Power Conversion, a world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride on silicon (eGaN®) power FETs will be presenting an educational seminar and several application-focused technical
Among their announcements at the Mobile World Congress, imec and Target Compiler Technologies presented a new multi-standard LDPC (low-density parity check) FEC (forward error correction) ASIP architecture
JA Solar Holdings, one of the world's largest manufacturers of
high-performance solar power products, announced that all of its
PV module series have successfully passed salt mist corrosion
and
Superconductor Technologies, a world leader in the
development and production of high temperature superconducting (HTS)
materials and associated technologies, has successfully completed the
installation
With an investment mechanism that brings private and public investors together, the proposed BRICS Bank and China's funding relationship with Africa are some of the updates featured during the Investment
At every stage of the power industry from generation, through transmission and distribution to consumption, there is intense pressure to reduce carbon emissions, increase output and cut costs. Central
Ohio Semitronics, a leader in power measurement for more than 45 years, relaunched its website with a new look designed to be easy to navigate. The site incorporates a number of features to accommodate
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, announced the achievement of another major milestone in its testing of its 28nm FD-SOI Technology Platform. Following the Company's December announcement
ProEdgeWire, providing investor intelligence for the resource sector,
recently announced the 2nd Annual Technology Metals Summit --
Renewable Energy: the next industrial revolution, on April 21-22,
At this week's International Solid State Circuits Conference, imec and the Holst Centre unveiled an ultra-low power processor that operates reliably at near-threshold voltages. The processor delivers
INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor and software solutions for securing transactions, content and digital identity, has developed a demonstration design of a next-generation home energy gateway
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced that John Hohener, its executive vice president and chief financial
DayStar Technologies,
Inc. (Nasdaq:DSTI) announces Mr. Eliezer (Moodi) Sandberg, who served
as the Minister of Energy and Infrastructures for Israel, has now
become the newest member of its Board
Though the situation in the German component distribution market stabilized in the fourth quarter of 2012, as evidenced by a 10 percent increase in orders, the weak beginning to the year had a negative
Infineon Technologies has announced a major breakthrough in the manufacturing of power semiconductors on 300-millimeter thin wafers. Recently, the company received the first customer go-aheads
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a leading distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has signed a global distribution agreement with SCHURTER, a specialist in
Cree and Eta Devices will demonstrate what is presented as the world's most efficient power amplifier for mobile base stations at the 2013 Mobile World Congress, February 24-28 in Barcelona, Spain.
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Packaging Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2013, titled "Power Management," which will take place Wednesday, March
Thirty-seven commercial LED outdoor lighting products were recognized for excellence by the fifth annual Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Design Competition, it was announced
International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, announced it will showcase the company's latest power management solutions at the Applied Power Electronics Conference and
Biennially, the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) recognizes
Texas Energy Independence Week to focus attention on the role of renewable energy
in helping Texas become more energy
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, announced today that it had reached agreement with Hyundai Autron, the electronics subsidiary of Hyundai Motors Group of Korea, to collaborate together
CH2M HILL, a global full-service consulting, design, construction and operations firm, is pleased to announce that CH2M HILL Vice President Phil Benson and Structural Design Engineer Keith Coleman
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a world-leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has received the European Distribution Excellence Award
The World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Emerging Technologies has released what it calls the "10 most promising technology trends that can help deliver sustainable growth in future
FCI Electronics, a leading provider of high-speed and power connectors and
interconnect solutions for the datacom, consumer and industrial applications
today announced the appointment of Alessandro
Laird Technologies, a global leader in the design and supply of customized performance-critical components and systems for advanced electronics and wireless products, announced the acquisition of
The Michigan Chemistry Council (MCC) and NextEnergy will co-sponsor the Advanced Battery Opportunities for Chemical Manufacturers and Suppliers conference on March 21, 2013 in the Mackinac Room at
Hesse Mechatronics (formerly Hesse & Knipps), a leading manufacturer of high speed fine-pitch wedge bonders and fully automatic heavy wire bonders for the backend semiconductor industry, will
Preliminary industry data from the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) annual development report reveals that year-end geothermal growth in 2012 was up 5% from the previous year. This uptick in development,
Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is forecast to grow to 13.5 GW in 2013, growing 50% Y/Y, according to the NPD Solarbuzz Q1'13 Asia Pacific Major PV Markets Quarterly
Construction has begun at Oregon State University on a $4.8 million facility to test a new nuclear energy technology that could be safer, more efficient and produce less waste than existing approaches.
Transphorm announces that it will use its presence at the upcoming APEC 2013 conference and exhibition in Long Beach, Calif. (March 17-21) to dispel the pervasive myths in the electronics community
A German student has built an electromagnetic harvester that recharges an AA battery by soaking up ambient, environmental radiation. These harvesters can gather free electricity from just about anything,
At the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Feb. 25-28, Maxim Integrated will be showcasing its highly differentiated, highly integrated mobile and communications solutions. As an integral
The Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Institute of Microengineering has reached a remarkable 10.7% efficiency single-junction microcrystalline silicon solar cell, surpassing the previous
O2Micro International announced that it was issued 20 claims under United
States patent number 8,294,421 for its Cell Balancing system.
This system balances battery cells in a battery pack to keep
Genscape, a leader in the research, development, and deployment of patented in-the-field energy infrastructure monitoring systems, reports that January 2013 coal-fired power generation surged 8.9%
The Ocean Exchange proudly announces the launch of its third annual global competition for the 2013 Gulfstream Navigator Award of $100,000 and the 2013 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Orcelle Award
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Packaging Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2013 titled "Key Component Technologies for Power Electronics in Electric Drive Vehicles."
Richardson RFPD announced it has completed an agreement to distribute Silicon Carbide power products from Cree, a U.S.-based manufacturer that specializes in semiconductor products for power and radio-frequency
Ensuring safety and grid compatibility for distributed generation technology that supplies power to the electric grid in North America, Ideal Power Converters, a developer of disruptive electronic
Further building the educational pipeline in accordance with Governor Andrew Cuomo's innovation-driven model for economic growth, the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) and the
Continued uncertainty in the future direction of climate frameworks, political instability of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, energy price volatility, and the global economic recession
Agilent's complimentary A+ Seminar Series, given by its technical expert distributors, is designed to provide hands-on labs, working sessions, tips, techniques, best practices and skills development.
Included
Eunhee Song, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
Korean Researchers have developed what appears to be the world's first printable and bendable lithium-ion battery. This could help speed up the production of smartphones with flexible displays,
Cree, a market leader in GaN RF technology, and Acal BFI, a leading technology solutions provider in Europe, have signed a franchise agreement to increase the sale of Cree RF components in Italy,
In past decades when people spoke of the demand for electronic components most attention was directed at the applications where the use of electronic circuitry is obvious: computing, networking,
Mouser Electronics has released a newly enhanced version of its Harsh Environment Technology site, with the addition of a special section devoted to Vibration Isolation Technology. The site includes
Fifty international publications, including Power Systems Design, covering electronics business, technologies, and products, will converge in April for the 11th annual Globalpress Electronics Summit.
Tech and media A-listers flocked to Los Angeles this week as part of a transatlantic innovation summit to promote Anglo-American entreprenuers. Musicmetric, the London and LA-based music analytics
Ensuring safety and grid compatibility for distributed generation technology in North America, Ideal Power Converters, a developer of disruptive electronic power converter solutions, announced that
A new framework document for wind energy assessments, developed over two years in collaboration with leading consultants and developers, will lead to more transparency and advancements in the quantification
ABB, a global leader in power and automation technology, has won an order worth around $260 million from the U.S. utility Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), a power marketing agency within
The Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) announced that Silicon Labs, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, has joined the consortium's working group
Most sports stadiums and indoor arenas use high intensity discharge (HID) lamps for almost all of their overhead lighting needs. On average, stadium lights have much higher wattage than other outdoor
In an announcement at DistribuTECH, EnerNOC presented the
latest release of its energy management application platform. The latest
release provides utilities and energy retailers around the world
Honoring aspiring and professional engineers of all ages and experience levels, electronics distributor Newark element14 takes National Engineers Week to new lengths with a month-long celebration
At their January 2013 meeting in Memphis, Tennessee, the Power Systems Relay Committee (PSRC) put Roger Hedding of ABB at the helm. Roger is an IEEE senior member, having joined IEEE's Power Engineering
Energy consulting and testing & certification company DNV KEMA's prototype ±320kV/1000MW, 1563A IGBT valves passed DNV KEMA's witness type test according to the IEC 62501 standard. It marks a great
Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is delighted to announce that its market-leading, software configurable orthogonal frequency division multiplexing
The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) announced that Just Energy's new renewable energy certificate (REC) product, "JustGreen RECs," is now certified by Green-e® Energy. Just Energy, one of North
Held specifically for the BeagleBone, a credit-card-sized Linux computer that connects with the Internet and runs software such as Android 4.1.2 and Ubuntu, BeagleBoard.org announced the winners
Working with World Energy Solutions, a leading energy management
services firm, the Taft School, an independent boarding and day school,
successfully procured more than 13 million kWh of electricity
Arrow Electronics has opened a new connector assembly facility for its component customers in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Situated in Venlo, Netherlands, the operation will support companies
JA Solar Holdings, one of the world's largest manufacturers of
high-performance solar power products, announced the completion
of the delivery of 9.5 MW of PV modules to the Volkswagen Solar Park,
Energy Secretary Steven Chu's Workplace Charging Challenge is intended to help expand access to workplace charging stations for American workers across the country. In a speech at the Washington Auto
For the second time, the SEMIKRON foundation and the ECPE European Center for Power Electronics e.V. will issue the "SEMIKRON Innovation Award" and the "SEMIKRON Young Professional Award" at this
The PCIM Europe 2013 conference program is more comprehensive than ever before. From a record 276 abstracts in total the conference directors have put together a comprehensive program on the latest
AMSC, a global solutions provider serving wind and power grid industry leaders, announced at DistribuTECH an order from Nexans, a worldwide expert in the cable industry, for high temperature superconductor
Mouser Electronics, Inc. has announced the winners of the competitions it organized at Electronica 2012, several in conjunction with its suppliers. Conducted with Texas Instruments, visitors had the
Recognized at an awards ceremony at DesignCon 2013 in Santa Clara, the 2013 DesignVision Award winners include industry firms Mentor Graphics, TE Connectivity, ANSYS Inc., Upverter, MicroSemi,
ABB, a leading power and automation technology company, and Ambient Corporation, provider of a secure, flexible and scalable smart grid communications and applications platform, announced the integration
Ocean Power Technologies, a leading wave energy technology company, announced that it recently received approximately $1.5 million under the State of New Jersey's Business Tax Certificate Transfer
Promising increased efficiencies, better sound, and more flexible operation, a new type of switched-mode audio amplifier based on Predictive Energy Balancing (PEB) from CogniPower is scalable from
Microsemi demos to be powered by the company's PoE solutions Microsemi will demonstrate its new SmartFusion®2 SoC FPGAs, which delivers the security, high reliability and low power required in
SEMI and the U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance their cooperation in the areas of standards and roadmap activities
The ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association) and Koelnmesse, Cologne's Exhibition Centre, is holding the fifth conference for the electric mobility industry on 13th and
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Capacitors Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2013 titled "Advances in Capacitors and Ultracapacitors for Power Electronics."
In order to enhance its engineering, billing and service processes and encourage further consumers involvement in key conservation programs, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has chosen
Atmel, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, announced the company has signed an agreement with Exegin Technologies Limited, a leading supplier of ZigBee® network stacks,
GRIDiant, a leading provider of Advanced Grid Management (AGM)
software applications for electric utilities, and Baltimore Gas and
Electric, Maryland's largest gas and electric utility, announced
a
The Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) announced that Energy Micro, a leader in energy-friendly microcontrollers and RF transceivers based on the ARM® Cortex⢠processor core,
Richardson RFPD announced its sponsorship of a special expert forum discussing the state-of-the-art in Gallium Nitride semiconductor technology targeting high-power RF and microwave applications.
It's generally known that consumer products are Super Junction (SJ) MOSFET's main application segment, representing 2/3 of its total market. And while some applications are stagnant, i.e. Desktop
The new edition of the International Technology Road map for PV (ITRPV) will be presented and published at the annual technology event PV Fab Managers Forum (www.pvgroup.org/pvfmf), organized by SEMI.
JA Solar Holdings, one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announced that its multicrystalline and monocrystalline PV modules successfully passed Potential
Ryan Sanderson, Senior Market Analyst for Power Management, IMS Research
Most will agree that 2012 proved to be a difficult year for the power electronics industry. Floods in Thailand resulted in a shortage of hard-disk drives, restricting PC production in the first half
Energy Micro, creator of energy-friendly microcontroller and radio products, will showcase a number of customer applications for its EFM32 Gecko families of ARM®-based microcontrollers (MCUs) at Embedded
After acquiring the majority of Compact Dynamics, the development specialist for electric and hybrid cars, in May 2010, Semikron International GmbH now have acquired the remaining 30 percent of shares
The Chinese end-market dominated shipments of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels during the final quarter of 2012 with 33% of global end-market demand, according to new research released in the NPD Solarbuzz
CUI announced that it has signed a global distribution agreement with Future Electronics, a world class leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing of electronic components. This agreement
Silicon Laboratories, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, will showcase its wireless solutions for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) at DistribuTECH, the utility
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Nanotechnology Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2013 titled "Nanotechnology Applications in Power Electronics." Taking
FuelCell Energy, a global leader in the design, manufacture, operation and service of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable fuel cell powerplants, today announced that FuelCell Energy Solutions, GmbH
A European consortium, consisting of DNV KEMA, Fraunhofer ISE, EMD International, RAH, and RFVV has begun an EU-funded project to develop modeling and simulation tools for optimally integrating electrical
Hirose Electric, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, announces an agreement with Samtec Inc. to license its IT3/IT5 High-Speed Elevated Mezzanine connector systems. The
In support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's innovation-driven economic development strategy, the Governor's Office, New York State Department of Labor, and College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Eric Lidow was born December 22, 1912 in Vilnius, Lithuania, over one hundred years ago. Educated as an electrical engineer in Berlin during the rise of the Third Reich, Eric was a founding member
Chomerics Europe, the specialist manufacturer of EMI shielding, thermal management and optical display filter products and materials has designated its facility in High Wycombe, UK as the primary
TDK Corporation announces the opening of TDK-Lambda's new EMEA Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Bristol. Located at the Bristol and Bath Science Park, the Advanced Technology Center has been
After having applied Scanning Acoustic Microscopy to temporary wafer (de)bonding inspection, Imec and PVA Tepla present breakthrough results in the detection of TSV voids in 3D stacked IC technology.
With the intent to focus exclusively on the further development of smart grids and super grids, DNV will open a new Strategic Research Unit at DNV KEMA's global headquarters in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment spending (covering c-Si ingot-to-module and thin-film) was $3.6 billion for 2012, a 72% decline from the peak of $12.9 billion in 2011, according to new research
In an effort to make stronger operational decisions and bring the value and intelligence of its smart infrastructure directly to the hands of its customers, Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD)
SindoPower, the online distribution channel of power electronics manufacturer SEMIKRON, have redesigned the website of their online shop. The primary focus of the redesign was on presenting a streamlined
Agilent Technologies announced it will demonstrate its high-speed digital design and test solutions at DesignCon, Jan. 28- 31, at the Santa Clara Convention Center (Booth 201). "DesignCon
Safety, environment and energy conservation are on the agenda for the 2013 SAE International Government/Industry Meeting, set for Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington,
DesignCon will take place January 28-31 2013 in Santa Clara, and will feature three visionary keynotes, two live teardowns conducted by the hardware repair wizards of iFixit, and more than 120
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Energy Harvesting Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2013 titled "Forging Ahead: Global Commercialization of Energy Harvesting
Heliatek GmbH, the leader in organic solar films, today announced a record breaking 12.0% cell efficiency for its organic solar cells. This world record, established in cooperation with the University
Providing a high-profile platform for the entire PV technology supply chain, with a focus on manufacturing, production, and deployment, SEMI announced that SOLARCON® India 2013 will be held at the
As part of its effort to drive operational efficiency and reduce annual energy spend across eight of its schools, the Burlington Vermont School District will use EfficiencySMART Insight from EnerNOC,
Located in Ense, Germany, IGBT driver manufacturer CT-Concept Technologie, a Power Integrations company, has opened a design center to develop semi-custom gate-drive designs based on its driver
SEMI today reported the worldwide PV manufacturing equipment billings and bookings for the third quarter of 2012. Worldwide booking remained essentially flat in the third quarter when compared to
This is a schematic diagram of a multi-junction solar cell formed from materials lattice-matched to InP and achieving the bandgaps for maximum efficiency
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientists in the Electronics Technology and Science Division, in collaboration with the Imperial College London and MicroLink Devices, Inc., Niles, Ill., have proposed
EnerNOC, a leading provider of energy management applications and services, today announced that Denver Public Schools (DPS) has deployed the company's DemandSMART and EfficiencySMART Insight applications
Google has invested $200 million in a Texas Panhandle wind farm, which will become a part of the company's $1 billion renewable energy portfolio. The Spinning Spur Wind Project in Oldham County, about
To better develop and produce a wider product range of transmitter and receiver coils for wireless power transfer, Würth Elektronik eiSos has joined the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP). The company
A new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) research facility could help bring the U.S. closer to generating power from the winds and waters along America's coasts and help alleviate a major hurdle for
Revenues of CNY 19.5 billion (US$3.1 billion) will be available to solar photovoltaic (PV) balance-of-systems suppliers in the Chinese PV market for 2013, according to the recent NPD Solarbuzz China
IBM, STMicroelectronics, and Shaspa announced a collaboration to tap cloud and mobile computing for manufacturers and service providers to provide innovative ways for consumers to manage and interact
Greensmith Energy Management Systems, a leader in distributed energy storage control systems continues its growth, now with fourteen customers, including eight electric utilities using the company's
Greenvity Communications is partnering with Mitsumi Electric to provide modules and systems for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, battery-charging systems, smart meters and smart energy management
Enabling designers to take advantage of a new market for "appcessories" - an accessory paired with an "app", ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor presented demonstrations of sample
American Electric Technologies, a leading global supplier of power delivery solutions for the energy industry, announced today it has been selected by S&B Engineers and Constructors to supply turnkey
Greenvity Communications is partnering with Mitsumi Electric to provide modules and systems for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, battery-charging systems, smart meters and smart energy management
Scientists are putting a new spin on their approach to generating electrical current by harnessing a recently identified electromotive force known as spinmotive force, which is related to the field
This New Year will begin bright for five lucky San Diego County families. As a result of a successful 2012 Solar Holiday Drive, led by Sullivan Solar Power in a partnership with California nonprofit
The Geothermal Energy Association applauds Congress for adopting today, as part of bi-partisan tax legislation, important changes in the underlying terms of the federal tax incentives for new geothermal
Steven Nadel, Executive Director, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
In 2012, states, municipalities, and federal agencies largely completed their energy efficiency programs using funds from the 2009 federal stimulus. Notable milestones included weatherizing more than
A cross-sectional image of the new silicon-based optical fiber with solar-cell capabilities. Shown are the layers -- labeled n+, i, and p+ -- that have been deposited inside the pore of the fiber. Credit: Badding lab, Penn State
(Penn State University) - For the first time, a silicon-based optical fiber with solar-cell capabilities has been developed that has been shown to be scalable to many meters in length. The research
University Of Delware - Electronic devices become smaller, lighter, faster and more powerful with each passing year. Currently, however, electronics such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc., are
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation announced the publication of a Simplified Chinese edition of its gallium nitride transistor textbook, "GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion." This
CTS Corp has acquired D&R Technology (D&R), a privately-held company with annual sales of approximately $50 million. D&R is a leading manufacturer of custom designed sensors, switches and electromechanical
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, has announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with Cicoil, an industry leader in manufacture of flexible flat cable used
Alstom Grid has acquired ASAT Solutions Inc, the Calgary, Alberta, Canada based substation automation provider. ASAT is a Smart Grid technology company that specializes in managing, securing, and
Doosan Power Systems, a lead supplier of products and services to the global power generation industry, has officially marked its commitment to the development of Serbia's power infrastructure with
Aisin Seiki Co, Ltd will exhibit its latest ITS (intelligent transport system) technology at the mid January 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Among the highlights of the
TDK Corporation announces that its subsidiary, EPCOS Brazil, was presented with Siemens' Diamond Prize in the category "Industry Sector," the company's highest supplier award. The prize honors EPCOS'
Visteon's e-Bee concept car, dubbed 'flexible, frugal and simple' features custom-built cabin showcasing Visteon's broad array of electronics and materials technologies. The electric e-Bee does not
Johnson Controls which makes car interiors and batteries, is to add 10 auto seating plants in China, and shift about half of its supply base for metals and other raw materials like foam and small
Trustonic, a new company formed by ARM, Gemalto and G&D (Giesecke & Devrient), has launched as a new standard security provider to address the increasing need for trust built into smart
Hitachi, Ltd and Hitachi America, Ltd have announced their proposal to conduct research into grid stabilization systems to promote widespread adoption of renewable energy has been selected by the
Underscoring the Obama Administration's all-of-the-above strategy to develop more secure, domestic energy sources and strengthen American competitiveness in the global market, U.S. Energy Secretary
The UK Ministry of Defence is to auction some of the radio frequency it owns in a move that will increase the capacity for 4G mobile services. The spectrum being sold is below the 15GHz frequency,
Analog Devices has announced that it received the highest score among analog semiconductor manufacturers in the CDP's (Carbon Disclosure Project's) Global 500 Climate Change Report 2012.
Wind River has announced that Fujitsu relies on the real-time operating system, VxWorks, Wind River Linux, and Wind River Hypervisor for the development of their next generation of ETERNUS RAID disk
Unipower has announced the appointment of William T. (Bill) Yeates as Chief Executive Officer. Yeates will have responsibility for all of Unipower's day-to-day operations.
Mr. Yeates' experience
Visualization pioneer Barco today announced it has signed an agreement with pan-European technical distributor Acal BFi. Acal BFi is appointed specialist distributor of Barco's rugged displays for
Plessey has announced that its new HBLEDs (high-brightness light-emitting diodes) have won the solid-state lighting-application category of the Elektra Awards 2012. The winners were revealed at the
Intersil has announced that it has selected a strategic global distribution partner to help expand and focus its existing distribution network. Intersil selected Future Electronics for its sales expertise
Ericsson has had its efforts in environmental sustainability recognized at the Elektra 2012 European Electronics Industry Awards with the company winning the Green-Electronics Award.
The
Three-dimensional rolled-up inductors with a footprint more than 100 times smaller without sacrificing performance are the subject of a new design study from Illinois University.?? "It's a new concept
With the relevant authorities approval secured, Bosch is reorganising its lithium-ion traction battery operations. The former operating units SB LiMotive Germany GmbH in Stuttgart and Cobasys LLC
The UK EPR (European Pressurised Reactor) nuclear reactor is suitable for construction in the UK, regulators confirmed today after an in-depth assessment of its generic design. The Office for Nuclear
The Strategy Analytics AES (Automotive Electronics Service) has released its report, Automotive Tier 1 Regional Strategies: Technical Capabilities Raised In Emerging Markets and Silicon Valley,
Bosch is reorganizing its lithium-ion traction-battery operations. Effective immediately, the former operating units SB LiMotive Germany in Stuttgart and Cobasys based in Orion, Michigan, will be
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD and Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte TD, have announced a new €1.69m energy efficiency research
ZMD AG, a Dresden-based semiconductor company that specializes in enabling energy-efficiency has featured in The Environmental Report in a television program by airing in the United States
Research finds the insurance industry its increasing attention to climate change. The insurance industry, the world's largest business with $4.6 trillion in revenues, is making larger efforts to manage
Located in the Romanian province of Dobruja, the €1.1 billion (£0.8bn) Fantanele-Cogealac wind park includes 240 2.5MW wind turbines, surpassing its rival the Whitelee Windfarm on Eaglesham Moor 20
Click image to enlarge: The power output for a piezoelectric harvester with fh of 1011Hz (external input = 0.08 g). An amplification factor of 51.3 times is obtained (? = ? = 212).
Imec and Holst Centre have used a secondary mass-spring system to increase the power (or bandwidth) of a MEMS-based energy harvester. They demonstrated power amplification up to a factor of 51 by
Maxwell Technologies is listed among Deloitte's 2012 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life-sciences, and clean-technology companies
Indian economic growth is creating demand for Third Party Logistics (3PL) services in the country, according to the latest report from Netscribes Inc, a global market intelligence firm. The report
AVX Corporation reports that it has signed an agreement with Nichicon Corporation to purchase its Tantalum component division for approximately $86 million.
The all-cash purchase comprises Nichicon's
The Strategy Analytics AES (Automotive Electronics Service) has released its report Automotive Tier 1 Regional Strategies: technical capabilities raised In emerging markets and Silicon Valley,
After spectacular growth in the last few years, the ebook reader market is on an alarmingly precipitous decline, reeling from more nimble tablet devices gain the ardent patronage of consumers, according
Sofradir, a lead developer and manufacturer of advanced IR (infrared) detectors for military, space and industrial applications, announces that ISRO/SAC, (Indian Space Research Organization's Space
DNV has appointed Stefan Nerpin as its new group vice president of communications and external relations for the DNV Group. Mr Nerpin brings with him extensive international leadership experience
Yole Développement announces its Power electronics for rail applications report. In the report, the company's power-electronics team analyzes how this industry is structured and its market
Suntron has announces that it has expanded its capabilities at its Tijuana, Mexico facility. Previously focusing on cable, PCBA, and small box build operations, the facility now offers large complex
Engineering design and consulting firm Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch has announced the completion of the first renewable-energy installation for a developing world hospital in Milot, Haiti. The project
Mouser Electronics is stocking and shipping the NXP Semiconductors' LPC800 LPCXpresso Board, based on the new 32-bit LPC800 microcontroller family designed for the 8-bit microcontroller market. NXP
Texas Instruments has announced it has joined the A4WP (Alliance for Wireless Power). TI will continue to develop new bqTESLA wireless-power receiver and transmitter ICs that comply with existing
ABB has announced that it has successfully commissioned a Symphony control system upgrade for the Pratt & Whitney FT8 TWINPAC turbines located at Iberdrola's Klamath Cogeneration Facility. ABB was
Atmel Corporation and UL (Underwriters Laboratories) have announced that Atmel has achieved certification for the UL 60730-1, a standard for automatic electrical controls for household and similar
Digi-Key has announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with Enpirion. "Enpirion has made a name for themselves in the integrated power IC market," said Mark Zack, vice president, global
With its potential to fuel job creation, bolster energy independence, and fuel the U.S. economy, energy efficiency has been attracting a lot of well-deserved attention in recent years. However, realizing
The Department of Energy's ARPA-E agency has announced $130 million for 66 grants that have the potential for "transformational" change in energy. The list starts with $4.49 million for Energy-Dense
The American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, HR6582 may not meet what conservationists would like to have seen, but it is reported as rare for an energy efficiency bill to be considered,
Deltalis RadixCloud data center located deep within the Swiss Alps has just been shortlisted for the finals of DatacenterDynamics EMEA 2012 Awards in December, in the category ‘Most Extreme Data
IHS iSuppli now predicts that the market for power-management semiconductors crucial to energy savings in a wide range of devices will decline by 6% by year-end, due mostly to pronounced softness
Integrated Device Technology Inc and Qualcomm Inc have announced the two companies have collaborated together to enable IDT's development of an IC (integrated circuit) for consumer electronics devices,
RF Micro Devices Inc, designer and manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, has been awarded a $2.1 million contract from the DARPA (Defense
ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe and Solliance (ECN, imec, TNO, Holst Centre, TU/e, Forschungszentrum Jülich) are counting on a highly promising form of power generation: OPVs (organic photovoltaics). OPVs
Click image to enlarge: Maxwell Technologies' ultracapacitors power multimedia entertainment, lighting, and air ventilation systems in CWA-Constructions-built Emirates Air Line urban cable cars carrying passengers across London's River Thames.
Maxwell Technologies has announced that it is supplying ultracapacitors for a high-efficiency energy-management system that powers multimedia entertainment, lighting, and air ventilation systems in
Amid increasingly weak economic conditions that are depressing consumer and business spending on electronics, IHS is downgrading its forecast for the global semiconductor market in 2012, with revenue
DNV (Det Norske Veritas) has appointed Rune Torhaug as the new Managing Director for DNV Research and Innovation. He has worked internationally with leadership roles in DNV Energy, DNV Maritime, and
Click image to enlarge: U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Argonne National Laboratory's new Argonne's new Energy Sciences building in suburban Chicago.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu was joined by Senator Dick Durbin, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to announce that a multi-partner team led by Argonne National Laboratory
LightManufacturing's heliostatssun tracking mirrorskeep reflected sunlight on a target, providing heat and light for buildings and industry without the use of fossil fuels. The firm markets its
Plug Power has announced that Procter & Gamble has selected its GenDrive fuel-cell products to power its electric lift-truck fleet in its manufacturing facility located in Mehoopany, PA. This additional
Average pricing in October for c-Si (crystalline silicon) PV (photovoltaics) declined in nearly all worldwide regions because of weak demand in Germany, according to IHS PV module price tracker.
The
Invest in Photonics 2012, a two-day international business partnering convention focused exclusively on photonics VC investment, today confirms the selection of 18 emerging technology companies from
Click image to enlarge: Left to right, Mark Lancaster MP, Lord Commissioner of Her Majesty's Treasury George Neophitou, Managing Director, Murata Power Solutions (Milton Keynes) Limited Tatsuo Bizen, President and Chief Executive, Murata Power Solutions Inc.
Murata today announced that Murata Power Solutions' UK operations have moved to a new facility within Milton Keynes. With an increasing focus on building a centre of design excellence for low power
Chomerics Europe has appointed Tiberius Recean to the position of Automotive Specialist. Recean has worked for Chomerics Europe for six years as a Territory Sales Manager in Germany.
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Click image to enlarge: Energy Micro's Design Centre in Krakow currently supports an engineering team of embedded-software developers specializing in the development of radio protocols.
Energy Micro is expanding its design centre in Krakow, Poland. The company is also establishing a collaboration with the local AGH University of Science and Technology to help develop the skills needed
STMicroelectronics the top manufacturer of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) announced Dragon Dance Team from Xidian University as winner of the 2012 iNEMO Design Contest in China. The open
International Energy Agency executive director Maria van der Hoeven has commented on the 18th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 18) noting "As international
276 abstract submissions in total have resulted from this years' Call for Papers, which represents an increase of 10% in comparison to last year. 141 authors have applied for the Young Engineer Award,
Communities that the wind industry have engaged and been in communication with may be the best sites for future wind development, speakers said this month at the American Wind Energy Association fall
Digi-Key has announced a global distribution agreement with VersaLogic, a leading manufacturer of embedded computers. "The embedded industry continues to evolve with total cost of ownership and extended
The U.S. Patent Office has granted Panacis a patent that improves rechargeable battery operation and cycle life at high ambient temperatures, a challenge for high energy-density lithium-ion cells.
Audio technology specialist Oxford Digital won the prestigious 2012 NMI Award for outstanding innovation for its TinyCore audio DSP core and tool chain against strong competition at the NMI Awards
The growing proliferation of offshore wind farms will see a decreasing share of the global wind-turbine rotor-blade market allotted to onshore installations, says the latest report from international
Cummins Power Generation and its distributors and dealers in the Northeast are uniting to contribute coordinated relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. In addition to permanently installed
FuelCell Energy has announced a project using a stationary fuel-cell power plant to support Microsoft's latest data-center research project. The power plant will use renewable biogas generated by
Imec and Holst Centre have announced that they will present nine papers at the 60th ISSCC (International Solid-State Circuits Conference), 20-24 February, 2013 in San Francisco. ISSCC is the foremost
Royal Imtech was technology partner of the Turanor PlanetSolar, the largest ship in the world powered by solar energy which in May became the first boat to circumnavigate the globe using only the solar power. After an 18-month voyage, the ship, covered in 537 square metres of solar panels, arrived back at its Monaco departure location.
The new orders worth €37 million for high-tech sustainable technical infrastructure in both the multi-purpose project ‘Elbarkaden' in Hamburg, including the new head office of Greenpeace, and the
Co-developer Lightsource Renewable Energy "raced the clock" to get this solar plant in Truro, Cornwall, operating by the July deadline for savagely reduced solar feed-in tariff (FIT) rates on larger projects came into force. Covering a 2.9 hectare plot at Wheal Jane, the solar park (developed with PV system supplier Solar Century and funded by Octopus Investments) will generate 1,437 MWh /year from 5,700 modules
The Solar Trade Association (STA) is warning the UK government against ruling out mid-and large-sized photovoltaic installations when it rules on new support levels. The Department of Energy and Climate
London confirmed its position as the centre of carbon trading, now accounting for 90% of European and 80% of global trading. The UK's first auction of Phase III allowances under the European Union
Microsoft is to test if a fuel cell power plant running on biogas, generated by a wastewater treatment facility can support a data centre. The research project in Cheyenne, Wyoming will use FuelCell
Amantys Limited (Amantys) has announced the successful closure of a new funding round of $8m. This significant new financing enables Amantys to expand into new markets and build on its successful
In an in-depth review of Korea's energy policies released today, the International Energy Agency applauds the country's long-term commitment to green growth and achieving a low-carbon future but also
Focus on an increasing need for high-quality DC/DC converters, network devices and motor control ICs (from left): Dr. Peter Geiselhart, Management Board Member for Sales and Development of ELMOS Semiconductor AG and Thomas Klein, Director Distribution MSC
After more than four years successful distribution partnership with Gleichmann Electronics, ELMOS Semiconductor has recently transferred the Europe-wide distribution rights for its network devices,
Amantys Ltd has raised new funding of $8 million. This significant new financing enables it to expand into new markets and build on its successful power drive product family, launched in November
Leftt: 3D simulation example of a FDSOI MOSFET transistor subject of random dopants, line edge roughness and metal gate granularity.
Right: Simulation example for distribution of switching voltage of an advanced CMoS transitor due to focus variations in optical lithography
Process, device, and circuit simulation tools are essential for reducing time to market and the cost of new microchip technology developments, delivering faster computers, better consumer products
RS Components has agreed a global franchise deal with Energy Micro. Within the scope of the agreement, RS will stock Energy Micro's complete range of ultra-low-power ARM Cortex-based microcontrollers,
Mississippi-based SiC-device manusfacturer, SemiSouth Laboratories, is set to close, according to a Starkville Daily News report. The company designs and manufactures SiC power devices for high-power,
The FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) has approved the proposed purchase by Wisconsin Electric Power subsidiary of Wisconsin Energy's of a 30-MW wind farm from NextEra Energy Resources for
Click image to enlarge: The SmartDGA Guide is a comprehensive DGA monitoring system that can monitor all nine gases used in DGA analysis, in addition to moisture.
A recently completed survey suggests the electrical power industry is becoming more sophisticated at monitoring the performance of transformers, but still lacks cost effective alternatives to allow
AMSC has announced that two of its D-VAR STATCOM reactive-compensation equipment will increase grid reliability on the U.K.'s power grid. SSE will use AMSC's D-VAR reactive-compensation and voltage-control
Engineers at the University of Glasgow and Clyde Space Ltd have developed a practical approach to the increasing problem of space debris in connection with the smaller low earth orbit CubeSats.
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The 25th electronica, the International Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems, and Applications, came to a close having hosted more than 72,000 visitors. A total of 2,669 exhibitors from 49
International marine engineering company SeaRoc has announced the opening of a further office in Scotland to support's the country's growing offshore wind-farm and marine-renewables industries. Located
Stem's energy optimization system that combines cloud analytics with intelligent energy storage to reduce commercial electricity costs, announced its first customer deployment at two San Francisco
Heat vibration of atoms and molecules in a material usually travels in a difficult to control "random walk" The new observations show a very different pattern, called coherent flow, more like
The marketplace offers 17 apps so far, five of which were developed by third parties on the Panoptix platform, the company said.
Among others, these include apps that keep track of tenants' utilities,
George Rockett, chief strategy officer at DatacenterDynamics, said: " DatacenterDynamics EMEA Awards form part of a Global Awards Programme which recognises innovation and leadership across the data
FCI, a supplier of power products and interconnect systems, and 3M have entered into a second-source agreement covering the HPCE (high-power card edge) and HP2 power product families.
"We are excited
New binding measures to boost energy efficiency in the EU are to enter into legal force on December 4, 20 days after the new energy efficiency directive was published in the EU Official Journal.
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Stanford University scientists have built the first solar cell made entirely of carbon and are focused on improving the 1% efficiency, which much lower than commercially available solar cells.
VTT is developing future energy solutions in cooperation with residents of the new research hotel in Otaniemi. The hotel offers rented furnished accommodation to visiting foreign research scientists,
As Electronica opens in Munich under leaden skies and steadily cooling temperatures, it can boast 2,669 exhibitors from 48 countries who are focused on smart energy, e-mobility, embedded applications
RF Micro Devices has announced it has been awarded a $2.1 million contract from DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) to enhance the thermal efficiency of GaN (gallium nitride) circuits
Atmel has announced that their maXTouch mXT224S controller is powering the touchscreen in the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S III mini smartphone. The Galaxy S III mini offers a super AMOLED (active-matrix
ABB has released the schedule for its upcoming 2013 hands-on training to be held at the company's Raleigh, NC facilities. Developed for relay technicians and protection engineers, power system consultants,
Mouser Electronics has announced it has signed an expanded global distribution agreement with Hirose Electric, manufacturer of high-quality connectors. With the new worldwide agreement firmly in place,
The global energy map is changing in dramatic fashion, the International Energy Agency said as it launched the 2012 edition of the WEO (World Energy Outlook). The Agency's flagship publication, released
Click image to enlarge: Real-time body-motion tracking technology opens doors to new innovative applications in sports, fitness, healthcare and gaming.
Xsens and STMicroelectronics are demonstrating wearable wireless 3D body-motion tracking based on consumer-grade MEMS combo sensors at Electronica 2012 in Munich, Germany. Xsens built the demonstrator
Global electronic components distributor, Digi-Key, and FMD (Fremont Micro Devices), supplier of serial EEPROM and energy-efficient power-management ICs, have signed a global distribution agreement.
RF Micro Devices has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Amalfi Semiconductor, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in cost-effective, high-performance RF and mixed-signal ICs for
TTI has upgraded its existing relationship with Panasonic Electric Works, enabling TTI to deliver Panasonic's entire EU product portfolio of electromechanical, solid state, and PhotoMOS relays, as
Imec announced today that TEL (Tokyo Electron), a leading supplier of semiconductor production equipment and imec have further extended their collaboration. The new agreement comprises joint R&D on
Green Hills Software has announced that its optimising compilers for ARM Architecture were used by Freescale Semiconductor for published EEMBC (Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium) CoreMark
Ceramic passive components manufacturer Murata, in collaboration with Cogiscan Inc, the track, trace and control provider for electronics manufacturing have announced a new strategic partnership.
Adam Tech produces a wide range of connectors and products for cable installation, ranging from standard commodity products via high speed, high density and fine pitch components to customer and application-specific
Mouser inc, a design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components has announced a new global distribution agreement with Temp Flex, a part of Molex, that
Viper Networks has announced positive developments for LED-lighting pilot programs with Sri Lanka's Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and with Colombo city officials representing the largest
EnerNOC has finalized an agreement with TransGrid, the New South Wales transmission network operator, to provide 35 MW of demand-response capacity in the Sydney metropolitan area. Managing Director
The UK's National Physical Laboratory along with its partners In2Tec Ltd (UK) and Gwent Electronic Materials Ltd, have developed a PCB (printed circuit board) whose components can be easily separated
Dr. Wolfgang Hapke, currently head of BASF's Performance Polymers division, will become President of the Human Resources division effective March 1, 2013. He succeeds Hans-Carsten Hansen who will
With a strong dependence on gas-turbine engines for propulsion, the U.S. Navy is always looking for ways to improve the fuel consumption of these engines. At the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), scientists
Larry Thomas, CEO and President of Primet Precision Materials, will speak at The Battery Show at 2 p.m. on November 13 in Detroit, Mich., about the need for more advanced battery power in the military
FuelCell Energy has announced an order from its South Korean partner, POSCO Energy for 121.8 MW of fuel cell kits and services to be manufactured at the FuelCell Energy production facility in Torrington,
Energy consulting and testing & certification company DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability was hired by Netbeheer Nederlandthe Association of Energy Network Operators in the Netherlandsto study smart-grid
Click image to enlarge: Number of companies engaging in high-risk, fraudulent, and suspect counterfeit product or conduct identified by U.S. Government as grounds to debar, suspend, or otherwise exclude from contracts. (Source: IHS, IHS Haystack Gold, EPLS and IHS Parts Management, October 2012)
The number of high-risk suppliers to the U.S. government, including companies that sold suspect counterfeit product to military and commercial electronics channels, soared by 63 percent from 2002
Pierre Billardon, president of Carl Zeiss, France, Hans Nikol, VP LED innovation & strategy at Philips, and Michael Jeon, head of Samsung Ventures Europe (SVE) are key speakers at the Invest in
The world's largest bank, the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has selected NXP Semiconductors' N.V.SmartMX2 high-security micro-controller to increase the security and performance of
Visualant Inc, a provider of chromatic-based and diagnostic ID, has received its fourth patent on its ChromaID technology that uses an exclusive SPM (Spectral Pattern Matching) technique.
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BluGlass says it can now produce GaN (gallium nitride) with industry-accepted impurity levels via its low temperature RPCVD (Remote Plasma Chemical Vapour Deposition) technology.
The Sydney-based,
N2Power, a division of Qualstar Corp that its XL375CC convection cooled 260W AC-DC switching power supply has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Elektra Awards, a major European industry
Specialised in high performance electronic signal processing solutions, RFEL is now a member of the recently-launched, Altera Design Service Network (DSN) of Altera-qualified design experts.
"With
IECQ, the IEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components, has recently published the 3rd edition of IECQ QC 080000, Hazardous-Substance Process-Management System Requirements. Electronic
Click image to enlarge: Mouser's RF-technology site includes RF components by frequency, industry news by manufacturer and application, and other leading developments in RF.
Mouser Electronics today announces its newest technology site on Mouser.com covering RF Technology. The new site is designed to help design engineers find the latest RF product information by frequency
Plessey has developed a novel method to monitor driver fatigue based on its multi-award winning EPIC (electric-potential integrated circuit) sensor technology. According to the British Royal Society
Wolfson Microelectronics has announced that its ultra-low power Audio Hub, the WM1811, has been selected by Samsung to provide outstanding audio for its latest tablet device, the Galaxy Note 10.1,
IDT (Integrated Device Technology) and Qualcomm have announced that the two companies have collaborated to enable IDT's development of an IC for consumer electronics devices based on Qualcomm's WiPower
Powersolve, a leading power-supply specialist manufacturer and supplier, has announced the acquisition of the Safety Power Group for an undisclosed sum. Safety Power's speciality is in high-performance
Click image to enlarge: In addition to its sponsorship, Renesas Electronics Europe is donating microcontrollers to the Eco Solar Breizh development team for energy harvesting, energy and battery management, sensor measurement, and communication within the car.
Renesas Electronics Europe has announced that it is sponsoring and supplying electronic components to Eco Solar Breizh, a multidisciplinary association based in Brittany, France. The mission of Eco
Epiwafer foundry and substrate maker IQE plc of Cardiff, Wales, UK has produced epitaxial wafers, combining optical properties of compound semiconductors with electronic properties of silicon, to
ARM, Red Hat Inc, and Applied Micro Circuits Corp have announced a collaboration that aims to develop a disruptive 64-bit server design platform dramatically lowering the total cost of ownership
Premier Farnell, global electronics distributor and parent company of element14, the first collaborative community and electronics store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts, was recognised
Click image to enlarge: ON Semiconductor will host live demonstrations, technical briefings and on-site meetings with customers, analysts, and media at Electronica 2012 Hall A5 Stand 225.
ON Semiconductor will have an expanded presence at the Electronica 2012 tradeshow in Munich this November. Live on-site demonstrations and technical briefings will spotlight the company's latest product
Award winning Eighth-brick-format BMR457 delivers unprecedented performance to system architects developing equipment for ICT (Information Communication Technology) applications
Ericsson is named a winner in the annual Electronic Products China Top Product Awards. The innovative BMR457 32-bit processor-based FRIDA II 3E* digital ABC (Advanced Bus Converter) was named a top
In late August 2012, Anna Jaques Hospital's energy consumption plummeted suddenly, prompting its energy supplier to call the hospital to see what was wrong. Concern turned to congratulations when
A panel of independent judges has made its decisions as part of the Elektra European Electronics Industry Awards 2012, and around 70 shortlisted finalists, some picked in two or more of the award
Allthough the Intersolar China Conference is taking place in Beijing as planned from December 11-13, 2012, China's international exhibition for the solar industry will only reopen its doors in 2013,
Siemens is to provide energy efficiency upgrades to Manchester Memorial Hospital under a $4.9 million contract. Under the ESPC (Energy Savings Performance Contract) with Siemens, the hospital should
Royal Air Force, Lakenheath, England A box of 120-volt, U.S. specification, power cords sits in front of an F-15E Strike Eagle. The 48th Fighter Wing is currently switching these cords with 240-volt, European specification, power cords on dual-voltage devices as a part of the Transformer Cut-Off Initiative, a USAFE (U.S. Air Forces in Europe-wide) energy savings initiative.
With Energy Action Month underway, the 48th Fighter Wing is leading the way in a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-wide initiative to save energy by vastly reducing the amount of power transformers the base
Freescale Semiconductor and eSOL, a developer of real-time embedded software, have announced that they will collaborate to provide software for Freescale's automotive Vybrid devices. Asymmetric dual-core
UK's Best Engineering Plant, Supply Chain Award and Innovation Award was scooped by Oxford-based Siemens Magnet Technology, which also ranked highly commended for its Skills Development.
The
TTIdistributor of passive, interconnect, electromechanical and discrete componentshas announced the appointment of Ronald Velda as Director of Supplier Marketing for Connectors and Electromechanical
KEMET broke ground on this facility in August, 2011 as part of restructuring the company's Film and Electrolytic business. The facility allows for a significant reduction in cost, while increasing
Maxim Integrated announces a new vital signs monitoring shirt that enables medical professionals to perform frequent and less costly fitness monitoring that will lead to more effective preventive
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key and Touchstone Semiconductor, a developer of high-performance, low-power analog ICs, have announced the signing of a global distribution agreement
The data center at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center is using GE's SG Series Uninterrupted Power Supply with eBoost technology, and operates at 99% energy efficiency in eBoost mode, according
Sensors for Medicine and Science Inc, the Maryland based medical device company developing and commercialising the first fully implantable, long-term CGM ( continuous glucose monitoring) system,
ESCATEC, the EMS innovator, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with GMMI (German Malaysian Medical Industries) Texchem, a leading manufacturer of complete single-use medical devices including
Cree and Array Wireless help bring the clarity of HD (high-definition) video transmission to SNF (Sunday-Night Football) on the NBC television network. The HD NFL games are broadcast using wireless
Over the past three decades, Isabellenhütte Heusler, based in Dillenburg Germany has undergone a fundamental change, evolving from a supplier of semi-finished products into a globally active company,
element14, the collaborative community and electronics store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts, part of global electronics distributor Premier Farnell, is co-sponsoring a free one hour
E lement14 a collaborative community and electronics store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts, part of the Premier Farnell Group, has announced the winners of the EAGLE design competition,
Tensilica reports that its licensees have recorded shipments of over two billion Tensilica DPUs (dataplane processor units). Tensilica's licensees are now shipping at a run rate of approximately 800
Atmel and Labelec SA, a subsidiary of Electricidade de Portugal (EDP), have announced the two companies have signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to develop smart-grid metering systems using
Delta Microelectronics, a European provider of value-added semiconductor services, has announced that Globalfoundries, the second largest foundry in the world, has concluded an agreement with Delta
The symposium on November 2nd will provide an open technical forum about the risks that counterfeit components pose to aerospace and defense manufacturers. Industry leaders will participate in panel
Cadence Design Systems, Inc announcedthat TSMC has validated its 3D-IC technology for its CoWoS (chip-on-wafer-on-substrate) reference flow with the development of a CoWoS test vehicle that includes
Tensilica Inc, announced that Hisense Company Ltd, of Qingdao, China, is using the Tensilica HiFi Audio/Voice DSP (digital signal processor) to do all of the audio decoding and post processing in
Wind River (the Intel software arm and a leader in embedded and mobile software) has added Yocto Project components into Wind River Platform for Infotainment. Using the Wind River Platform for Infotainment,
Peratech, an innovator in touch technology, has been presented with a Tech Brief Award by NASA in recognition for its contribution of QTC (Quantum Tunnelling Composite) technology used to provide
RFEL, who specialize in high-performance electronic signal processing, is a finalist in this year's Elektra Awards in the Embedded System Product of the Year. Its HyperSpeed Plus core offers unprecedented
Raytheon has been awarded two Phase-2 contracts under the ONR's (Office of Naval Research's ) CPCT (Compact Power-Conversion Technologies) program aimed to deliver better fuel economy and architectural
Barely a month before Electronica opens in Munich, the four leading European micro- and nano-electronics regions have announced combining their R&D and production expertise to form a transnational
A conventional power station with capacity in the 1 to 1.5 GW range contains around €250,000 worth of semiconductors whereas a wind farm of the same capacity contains semiconductors worth around €7.5 million.
Infineon Technologies is global market leader in power semiconductors for the ninth consecutive year, according to IHS IMS Research, Infineon held an 11.9% share of the total $17.6 billion market
Avnet Abacus have signed a pan-European distribution agreement with Fischer Elektronik. Under the terms of the agreement, Avnet Abacus will represent Fischer Elektronik, a specialist in the design
Following seven years research and development at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, Sofant aims to license its antenna designs to global smart-phone manufacturers and is projecting a turnover
Semiconductor-materials supplier Soitec and silicon-wafer supplier Shin-Etsu Handotai are extending and expanding their technology cooperation agreement over Smart Cut licensing by an extension.
Testing for two years with a demonstration unit in Tehachapi, California, the Windera system is a dynamically-controlled, direct-drive, variable-speed hydraulic drive train, that produces extremely
Cornell Dubilier Electronics has announced that it has acquired the Orange Drop film-capacitor product lines and all other radial product lines, from capacitor maker, SBE of Barre, VT. Orange Drop
Fairchild Semiconductor has announced that Vijay Ullal has been appointed president and chief operating officer. In his new role at Fairchild, Ullal will be responsible for all operating activities
Phosphors are a keystone of LED technologies, enabling the conversion of the monochromatic blue or near-UV light emitted by LED chips into a richer spectrum of color approaching or exceeding that
GE Lighting showcased its latest range of energy-efficient lighting for indoor and outdoor applications at Light Middle East, the conference and exhibition for lighting design and technology held
ABB has won an order to deliver an energy-management system to Swedish mining company LKAB that will optimize energy use at its Kiruna and Malmberget underground iron-ore mines, and its newest Svappavaara
Imprivata, focused on healthcare IT security and Texas Instruments will collaborate to support strong authentication and secure application access from virtual desktop environments. The approach,
The FBDi Environment and Compliance Compass in both English and German is now available, offering tailored European-regulation support for companies throughout the supply chain. The FBDi Compass
Pedal4Innovation is back for the young, brilliant, and motivated future electronic engineers in the UK. This is all about them showing the skills they have amassed throughout their electronic-engineering
Mouser Electronics has launched its Newest Products and Applications & Technologies sites on Mouser.com. The Newest Products site highlights Mouser's strength: the launch of new products.
A leading marine navigation and information system for recreational vessels has been developed with the support of Qt. The Lowrance HDS (high-definition system) range from Navico incorporates GPS,
The SUCCESS (Silicon-based Ultra-Compact Cost-Efficient System Design for mmWaveSensors) consortium has implemented the first prototype of a fully integrated 122 GHz radar sensor. It includes a mixed-signal
Click image to enlarge: The polymer/fullerene OPV (organic photovoltaic) cell based on an inverted bulk heterojunction architecture using Polyera's ActivInk PV 2000 semiconductor material
Imec have also announced an organic photovoltaic module with a certified efficiency of 5.5% developed by Imec in close collaboration with Solvay and the proprietary ActivInk semiconductor from Polyera.
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Atmel had Alf-Egil Bogen, Atmel AVR microcontroller co-inventor, deliver the keynote address at the World Maker Faire 2012, in New York, at the end of September and was nominated for a 2012 Makey
Transphorm has announced a $35 million Series-E financing led by INJC, a public-private partnership between the Japanese government and 19 corporations including Sharp, Sumitomo Electric, Toshiba,
A new website to help engineers accelerate and improve the design of electrical power transformers and AC line reactors has been launched by Cobham Technical Services. Designed to be a useful resource
Experts from industry and academia are kindly invited to present their latest developments and expectations for future trends at the PCIM Asia 2013 conference (see links below). PCIM Asia is an independent,
The prestigious IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award 2012 is going to the PCIM Advisory Board chairman Prof. Leo Lorenz, President of ECPE. This award was handed out to Prof. Leo Lorenz
Energy Micro has launched the Lizard Lounge, a user community for technical discussions related to the company's energy-friendly microcontroller, the 32-bit ARM-based EFM32 Gecko MCU. Simultaneously,
ABB has announced that its Coral Springs, Florida facility has begun production of the ABB Relion-615 series ANSI-based distribution protection relays. This is a major milestone not only for ABB in
Researchers at the University of Illinois, in collaboration with Tufts University and Northwestern University, have demonstrated a new type of biodegradable electronics technology that could introduce
The Russian government has approved a wide-ranging package of amendments to existing legislation in the country's stalled energy-efficiency strategy. Changes unveiled late last week, reports The
ON Semiconductor has announced that President and CEO, Keith Jackson and the company's Board of Directors have promoted and appointed Bernard Gutmann to Executive Vice President and CFO effective
Scientists of KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and RUB (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) with the help of a new radar system, have achieved an accuracy of one micron in joint measurements. The system
This year's European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition saw Belgium's research laboratory Imec, SolarWorld, and Solvay present a 100-μm thick, 156- x 156-mm PERC (passivated emitter
Diodes Inc has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire PAM (Power Analog Microelectronics). The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2012. The terms of the
Intelli Production develops and constructs small CHP (combined heat and power) units for residential homes. A total of 200 devices are set to be sold this year, with many more forecast for 2013. The
Avnet Abacus has signed a pan-European franchise agreement to represent Delta Electronics and a distribution agreement with Amphenol Sine Systems division of Amphenol.
In 2009 Delta Electronics
Aisin Seiki has developed a powered-sliding-door system that houses all the major components in the door side. The design allows the doors to be compatible with a wider range of vehicles than previous
Bel Fuse has announced that it has closed the acquisition of Powerbox Italia, Milan, Italy, a supplier of AC-DC power supplies for applications in AC-DC front ends, broadcast communications, and battery
Peratech, the innovator in touch technology, was presented with the 2012 Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for its multi-award winning, QTC (quantum tunneling composites) technology
CUI has entered into a license agreement with Ericsson for their 32-bit processor-based FRIDA II 3E digital Advanced Bus Converter family, including the newly released BMR456 quarter brick and BMR457
CISSOID has appointed UK-based APC (Advanced Power Components) distributor of CISSOID products in United Kingdom and Ireland. With a unique knowledge of the players involved with high-temperature
With eleven exhibitors, SOLAR VALLEY Saxony-Anhalt has presented itself at this year's European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Frankfurt am Main.
The trade fair appearance
Infineon Technologies and NXP Semiconductors Germany, both manufacturers of security ICs, and the secure-chip card system specialist Giesecke & Devrient are investigating how future generations of
Inside Secure, designer, developer and supplier of semiconductors, embedded software, and platforms for secure transactions and digital security has appointed Dimitrios Karayiannis to the position
Barely five years after Google's Android appeared on the market in 2008, IHS forecasts that cumulative global shipments of smartphones using the OS since it was introduced, will amount to more than
UK's OFGEM (Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets) has warned energy suppliers and generators that they face the risk of enforcement action and fines if they fail to deliver U.K. government's
The recent boom in shale-gas production and the subsequent decrease in the price of natural gas have put natural gas front and centre in the national energy discussion. This abundant source of domestic
SunPower has completed a 1.3-MW high-efficiency solar-power system on the roof of the Exploratorium's future home on San Francisco's Embarcadero. The system was designed to ultimately generate 100%
Within optical microchips, light finds its way through channels, waveguides, made of silicon. Light from a glass fibre, for example, passes through a structure of optical channels with splitters and
CamSemi has been named as one of the UK's fastest-growing private technology companies in the latest Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 report. The company lists in 29th position in the 12th
Plessey has been shortlisted for its new HBLED (High Brightness LED) products in the British Engineering Excellence Awards 2012 Electronics Product Category. The winners will be declared on 25 October
Phoenix Marketing International has reported findings that reveal consumers' consideration of alternative-fuel vehicles for their next automotive purchase. Phoenix fielded the study in July 2012 and
The NZERTF (Net-Zero Energy Residential Test Facility) is a unique NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) laboratory in Gaithersburg, Md. The facility, operated by the Energy and Environment
Click image to enlarge: The 220 tonne Wello Penguin vessel (excl. ballast), is approximately 30 meters in length, and held in place by three wires anchored to the seabed
Finnish wave-energy developer Wello, has released further test results of its Penguin wave-energy converter installed offshore from Orkney, Scotland, which has survived its first heavy storms during
Wave Energy Technology - New Zealand is a research & development collaboration programme run by Industrial Research, a Crown Research Institute, and Power Projects, a privately owned Wellington-based
Sesame Access, custom wheelchair-access consultants, have been shortlisted in the 2012 BEEAs (British Engineering Excellence Awards). The London-based team of designers and manufacturers are one of
Premier Farnell has announced a new wireless power microsite in partnership with Texas Instruments, Würth Electronics, and Cadsoft EAGLE PCB software to help accelerate integration of wireless power
Click image to enlarge: Stillwater geothermal project. The US Department of Energy (DoE) said the project, which received $40 million in tax support under the Recovery Act, has harnessed innovative technologies to add solar energy to the facility and provide 59 MW of combined capacity to power more than 50,000 local homes."
From September 30 to October 3, companies that provide services and products for geothermal resource exploration, characterization, development, production and management will gather at the GEA Geothermal
Illinois is one of four states chosen by the NGA (National Governors Association) for a prestigious Best Practices Policy Academy grant to boost industrial productivity through use of energy
Nearly 300 specialists attended Power Electronics South America from 11 - 13 September in São Paulo, Brazil, to find out more about both the current state and the future of power electronics, intelligent
RFEL, a specialist in high-performance electronic signal processing, has been presented with The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2012 in the Innovation category, for its unique range of digital-signal-processing
Transphorm has announced the JEDEC qualification of the company's TPH2006PS GaN HEMT on SiC substrate, making it the industry's first qualified 600 V HEMT device. The TPH2006PS, based on the company's
Susan Hardman, senior VP of Intersil's analog mixed-signal product group, says forecasts are that the overall video-surveillance market will reach $16.4 billion by 2014 with world-wide deployment
Transcend Information has announced it will attend the ESC Boston 2012. The conference will take place at Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, September 17-20, 2012. The tradeshow floor
IP provider S3 Group has licensed a video DAC to CMOS image sensor maker Aptina. Aptina provides image sensors to tier-one OEMs manufacturing and supplying digital cameras for mobile, automotive,
Electronic-components distributor Digi-Key has announced a global distribution agreement with MEMS inertial-sensor provider Kionix. Kionix provides 3-axis accelerometers and gyroscopes, and 6-axis
TTI, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced the acquisition of the assets of NPCS Autotronics based in Shanghai, China. NPCS Autotronics is a specialty distributor
Excelsys Technologies announces the appointment of Kevin Parmenter as Vice President Applications Engineering, USA. Kevin Parmenter comes from Exar Corporation where he was the Director of Advanced
Well known national and international companies will be showcasing their power electronics, intelligent drive technologies, renewable energies and energy management products to visitors and conference
PV solar module manufacturer Silevo has achieved greater than 21% conversion efficiency with its high performance Triex solar technology at its high-volume manufacturing facility in Hangzhou, China.
Toshiba Electronics Europe is now offering European ASIC customers a flexible process-development and foundry service built around its 8" CMOS fabrication capabilities. The service combines support
Hendrix Aerial has expanded engineering and management services for their Spacer Cable Systems. Since 1951 Hendrix has provided technical assistance to their customers for Spacer Cable design and
TransTech Systems, provider of identification systems, has signed a major distribution agreement with Convergence Systems to distribute that company's fixed and handheld RFID readers TransTech's
This year the LpS2012 (LED professional Symposium +Expo) running from 25 - 27 September at Bregenz, Austria is making available first hand information about the newest developments on the subject
Over the last 20 years, automotive audio has changed dramatically from being standard mono sound in one full range loudspeaker to a true multichannel playback system fully integrated and adjusted
American DG Energy has said it will benefit from the recent White House Executive Order "Accelerate Investment in Industrial Energy Efficiency." The goal of the Executive Order is to supply 40 GW
Keelung, Taiwan's second-largest seaport, experiences extreme heat and humidity, as well as plenty of wind and rain year-round. The result may be one of the most difficult climates in which to build
LED bulbs are a slight improvement environmentally over the CFL. The energy-efficiency gap will widen over the next five years, according to a report from the US DoE.
While today's LED bulbs are a slight improvement environmentally over the CFL, the energy-efficiency gap will widen over the next five years as LED technology and manufacturing methods improve, according
The REEEP (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership) is inviting NGOs, governments, regulators, businesses, enterprises, local financial institutions, and others to submit project proposals
The Department of Energy's Electricity Subsector Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model will help utilities assess their own level of cybersecurity readiness.
A first-of-its-kind self-evaluation model and survey can provide utilities with an efficient way to benchmark and measure their cybersecurity. The Electricity Sector Cybersecurity Capability Maturity
High-temperature semiconductor manufacturer CISSOID and German-based distributor SETRON have signed an extensive franchise agreement for the distribution of CISSOID products. With sales locations
A CrayoNano research team has developed a new technique that enables growth of vertically aligned and self-catalyzed nanowires on graphite and graphene. This new hybrid material has excellent properties
Intel Corp is to work with HP to design and provide the US DOE's (Department of Energy's) NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) with a supercomputing system that will drive research across a
EPC (Efficient Power Conversion) is releasing safe operating area (SOA) data for their product line of eGaN FETs. The positive temperature coefficient across virtually their entire operating range
CREE has announced availability of high quality, low micropipe 150-mm 4H n-type SiC (silicon carbide) epitaxial wafers. Cree continues to lead the SiC materials marketplace in driving to larger diameters
Power Integrations has announced DER-323, a reference design for an 18W, 88%-efficient, non-isolated A19 LED driver based on the LNK460VG low-profile IC from the company's LinkSwitch-PL family. The
Arrow Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with Intematix to deliver ChromaLit remote phosphor components for high-quality LED lighting. Remote phosphor is a trend in LED-lighting-system
The spending on infrastructure, considered a bellwether for gauging overall prospects of the wireless industry moving forward, continues the strong 7.7% expansion of last year, when carrier expenditures
The OpenMP API on multicore DSPs allows developers designing with TI's C66x multicore DSPs to easily increase programmer productivity, while reducing development costs and time to market for embedded
This year's IEEE ECCE (Energy-conversion congress and exposition) will be held in the new Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC. The just-released final program includes more than 130 technical
While there are many ways to create 3D objects on a micrometer scale, scientists at the Vienna University of Technology have developed a method to attach chemical molecules at exactly the right place.
Integrated Device Technology has announced that Intel has selected the company to develop an integrated transmitter/receiver chipset for resonant wireless charging. Wireless charging ICs by IDT will
Eriez announces the promotion of Nicole Skias to Product-Engineering Manager for the Eriez Hydroflow line. In this new role, the mechanical engineers and designers within the Hydroflow product line
Two tidal energy and two wave power developers have entered the race for Scotland's £10 million Saltire Prize as the competition's Grand Challenge phase begins. Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Draker and SPTI (Solar Power Technologies) have jointly announced their merger, effective August 21, 2012. The combined company will operate under the Draker name.
The combined company also announced
Siemens Smart Grid has announced its lead sponsorship for the annual Metering, Billing/CRM Europe, co-joined with Transmission & Distribution/Smart Grids Europe and Smart Homes which is taking place
Mouser Electronics is providing a wide selection of Emerson Network Power Connectivity products, which includes major connector product lines such as Stratos, Johnson, Trompeter, Vitelec, Semflex,
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key has announced a global distribution agreement with Touch Revolution, provider of projected capacitive touch products. Touch Revolution designs and
Aisin Seki, Japan, has developed an eyelid monitor and identified symptoms in eyelid behaviour that indicate drowsiness in motorists. The new automated ITS (Intelligent Transport System) eliminates
Back (L-R) - Ruben Benosa, Marthyn Cuan, Stephen Misa (Cisco), Raymond Ravelo, Ramon Segismundo, Mario Louie Castaneda (Cisco), Edgar Ventanilla (Cisco), Marnie Tolosa (Cisco) Front (L-R) - Alfredo Panlilio, Les Williamson (Cisco), Oscar Reyes, Patrick Veron (Cisco)
Meralco (Manila Electric Company), Philippines' largest distributor of electrical power, and Cisco are collaborating on a holistic approach to providing reliable computing and networking infrastructure
Je Young Kim, GM of battery R&D at LG Chem, and his team have designed a cable-type flexible lithium ion battery based on hollow multi-helix electrodes. The spring-like, spiral incorporates the inorganic
??The NSF's (National Science Foundation's) EFRI (Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation) office has awarded 15 grants in FY 2012 They address three projects in photosynthetic biorefineries
Rolls-Royce has secured an £8 million contract to design and power a highly specialised buoy-tender vessel for India. The vessel will be operating in remote waters off the east coast of India and
FuelCell Energy has urged support for The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure for America Act (the Act), which U.S. Congressman John B. Larson and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal are introducing.
Ballard Power Systems has received purchase orders for 102 fuel-cell power-generation systems to be delivered to its new Southeast Asian distributor, Cascadiant. The systems will be used in the networks
Reed Exhibitions is launching its All-Energy renewable-energy expo series in North America next year when the first All-Energy Canada takes place on 2-3 October 2013 at Exhibition Place, Toronto,
Demonstrating mutual commitments to environmental leadership, Whirlpool and Honeywell have announced that all U.S-made Whirlpool refrigerators will incorporate Honeywell's Solstice LBA (Liquid Blowing
IBM's Materials Science team has partnered with Solar Frontier, TOK (Tokyo Ohka Kogyo), and DelSolar to develop an efficient and affordable PV cell made of abundant natural materials. So far, the
TDK announces that TDK-Lambda has opened a new European Logistics and Supply Centre in Achern, Germany. The 2,300 m2 facility is an increase of 900 m2 and will hold around €5
Synopsys has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SpringSoft, the specialized IC design-software house based in Hsinchu, Taiwan with global offices in Cardiff, Wales, Florida and Seattle, USA,
NQ Mobile, a provider of mobile Internet services focused on security, privacy, and productivity and MediaTek, the fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia
Sales output figures for Invotec Group reached a record high of over €2.7 million in July. The Group (acquired in May by RG Industries LLP, part of the Rubicon Partners portfolio of Industrial businesses
Leveraging $6 million in DOE (U.S. Department of Energy) funding, Powerex is has announced the opening of a new automated production center. The facility is capable of producing both silicon and silicon-carbide
Cribbing on nature's designs can be one of the best routes to energy efficiency, as recent work from University of Wisconsin-Madison demonstrates. Electrical and computer engineering Professor Hongrui
Researchers at NIST's PML (Physical Measurement Laboratory) are using combined optical techniques, IPE (internal photo-emmission), and SE (spectroscopic ellipsometry) to determine graphene's work
Mouser Electronics has launched its new technology site featuring electronics for harsh environments. The new site contains technical information that aids design engineers in developing and designing
Global Foundries and ARM have engaged in a multi-year agreement to jointly deliver optimized SoCs for ARM processor designs on Global Foundries' 20nm and FinFET process technologies. The new agreement
DisplaySearch has surveyed over 200 suppliers of touch-screen modules, controller ICs, ITO film, and other components to produce the 2012 Touch Panel Market Analysis report. Firms are profiled
Follow the launch of its nRF51 series of SOCs (Systems-on-Chip), ultra-low-power RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor is embarking on a Global Tech Tour where a team of the company's top wireless-application
Asian frequency products manufacturer, Hong Kong X'tals, part of the Kolinker Group, has acquired a 40% shareholding in IQD's specialist OCXO manufacturing division IQD FOQ for an undisclosed sum.
Based on current yield and material cost assumptions. IGZO: indium gallium zinc oxide. WOLED: white OLED with color filters. LTPS: low temperature polysilicon. RGB: red, green, blue (direct emission) OLED.
The AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) represents a rapidly growing and highly promising technology for display applications. Based on planned investments, NPD DisplaySearch forecasts
L2R. Frank Schreiber, BAM Deutschland, Dr.-Ing. Michael Zins, Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, Chip Bottone, FuelCell Energy Solutions, Dr.-Ing. Markus Koch, BAM Deutschland, Prof. Dr. Alexander Michaelis, Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, Dr. Hans-Peter Schelkle, BAM Immobilien-Dienstleistungen, Andreas Benignus, BAM Deutschland.
FCES (FuelCell Energy Solutions) has sold its first stationary fuel-cell power plant, a sub-megawatt DFC250-EU, to BAM Deutschland, for installation at the new Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Silicon Laboratories has shipped its one-hundred-millionth silicon TV tuner that fully displaces traditional tuner modules in iDTVs, which has been and adopted subsequently by virtually all name-brand
Microsemi recently appointed Abbot Medical Optics senior VP James V. Mazzo to its board of directors. Abbott specialises in advanced refractive technologies for eye care professionals and patients.
Arrow Electronics and the Schurter Group announced today the expansion of their existing distribution agreement to the entire EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. Both companies have worked
Power Assure has announced that its EM/4 DPM (Dynamic Power Management) software and PAR4/UL2640 test method for IT equipment baseline measurements are the basis of a new UNFCCC (United
Barbizon Lighting improves the energy-efficiency of a UK BCTV studio by adding new energy-efficient studio lighting, a lighting grid, and a studio curtain to create a second studio set, by sliding
As the energy efficiency of products, homes, and businesses improves, it becomes less expensive to operate them. The rebound effect is a postulate that people increase their use of products and facilities
The joint sponsors of the APEC (Applied Power-Electronics Conference) have announced the continuation of the popular $1,000 Student Attendance Awards to cover part of the travel and conference
Ribbon cutting at the launch of the new Dynex Semiconductor Research & Development Centre - part of an £11.25 million investment in technologies and new jobs.
Lincoln, UK-based Dynex Semiconductor has launched a new research-and-development centrepart of an £11.25 million investment in technologies and new jobs.
The designer and manufacturer of high-power
Aerospace and defense manufacturer, EADS, and ANSYS have signed a master agreement. EADS uses ANSYS simulation software across all its divisions for structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, and electromagnetics
ForeScout Technologies, provider of automated security-control software, has been selected by Soka-Bau, a benefits, compensation, and pension-insurance services company, as its security-control
Ball Aerospace & Technologies has successfully demonstrated its MMLCA (Mobile Multifunction Low-Cost Array) system, a prototype X-band SATCOM On-the-Move (SOTM) phased-array antenna, at the U.S. Army's
Continued strong interest in green energy, power electronics for electricity conversion is experiencing important growth. Starting with a total inverter market size of almost $44 billion in 2012,
Visitors to the Düsseldorf IFA Toshiba Dealer Zone will see new demonstrations showcasing Toshiba's semiconductor technology for TransferJet wireless data transfer. On show for the first time will
Innovolt has announced a strategic relationship with office-equipment-industry supplier Katun, extending Innovolt's technology in the office-equipment market and expanding into new geographic markets.
The market-research firm IDTechEx has released its report, Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting: Devices, Applications, & Opportunities 2012-2022, which examines Seebeck devices and their applications
The NanoKTN (Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network), one of UK's primary knowledge-based networks for micro and nanotechnologies, has announced significant progress made by its member Perpetuum
Simulator reveals spiral-wound cells' temperature profiles, validating their design, reducing costs, and improving overall battery performance, safety, and life.
CD-adapco has released a CAE tool, STAR-CCM + Battery Simulation Module, designed to simulate spirally wound lithium-ion battery cells. The technology is aimed at helping the automotive and battery
US Highland has announced a strategic partnership with Stockholm-based NIRA Control, that specializes in development and delivery of custom-made advanced ECUs (electronic control units) for combustion
Recent widespread power failures in India have highlighted a number of problems that exist in the electrical grid. An IMS Research report, Distribution Automation Equipment - 2012 Edition,
JTRC (Joining Technologies' Research Center) is now offering AppLab (application-laboratory) Day for engineers interested in investigating projects that might benefit from laser-additive manufacturing.
AppLab
Mentor Graphics has announced that Mazda has chosen VNA (Volcano Network Architect) software to verify their network bandwidth usage. The VNA is a tool to design CAN and LIN networks in a vehicle
Arrow Electronics has announced that Microchip's broad range of embedded semiconductors is now available through Arrow's components portfolio, under a global distribution agreement between the companies.
A midyear subsidy change approved by Germany for PV (photovoltaic) installations on rooftops will continue to drive solar demand for the remainder of the year, even though no year-end rally is expected
The leaders of four renewable-energy trade associationsthe Biomass Power Association, Geothermal Energy Association, Energy Recovery Council, and National Hydropower Associationcommended
Digi-Key has announced a global distribution agreement with API Technologies. API is a provider of RF subsystems for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications.
"API is an industry leader
Vectron International and Knowles Electronics issued a joint announcement that they have entered into a strategic partnership with SiTime. The partnership, which includes a cash investment by Vectron
Avnet Inc. has acquired the operating assets of the electronic components distribution business of CRG (C.R.G. Electronics Ltd) an Israeli company. CRG is a distributor of high quality PC products
Professor Florin Udrea - a co-founder of CamSemi - has been awarded a Silver Medal from The Royal Academy of Engineering for his pioneering work in commercialising more cost-efficient power management
Left to right: Wolfgang Pohl, Harwin; Hüseyin Sezikli, Avnet Abacus; Alan Jermyn, Avnet Abacus; Andrew McQuilken, Harwin; Hagen Goetze, Avnet Abacus; Ben Green, Harwin
Avnet Abacus, a European interconnect, passive, electro-mechanical, and power component distributor, has received the Distributor of the Year 2011 award from Harwin, a leading hi-rel connector and
In its quarterly earnings announcement, Austin, TX-based Cirrus Logic announced that it is selling its Apex Precision Power business, based in Tucson, AZ. Cirrus acquired the Apex Precision Power
Plessey Semiconductor has taken delivery of a CRIUS® II-XL reactor in a 7x6-inch wafer configuration from AIXTRON, as the first part of a multi-million pound investment to create a production line
Figure 1: Four control chassis allow ESIF engineers to remotely configure the entire installation as a single 1 MVA, two 540 kVA, four separate 270 kVA, or one 810 kVA and one 270 kVA system. The RS Series uses a DSP-based arbitrary-waveform generator and power analyzer for generating, measuring, and documenting anomalous grid conditions.
Ametek Programmable Power recently shipped a regenerative 1 MVA AC + DC source system to the ESIF (Energy Systems Integration Facility) at the U.S. Department of Energy's NREL (National Renewable
Tektronix has announced the introduction of new Silver Care Packages to the popular line of service plans offered by the company. Silver Care Packages extend the standard warranty to five years on
UK Lime Microsystems, the multi-band, multi-standard transceiver chip company has announced a partnership agreement with In-Q-Tel, the strategic investment firm that identifies innovative technology
Plessey Semiconductors, one of the first companies to make working GaN on Si LEDs, where first samples produced the correct wavelength output from its 6-inch IC production line, has taken delivery
Engineers are hoping to exploit the Casimir force, which, theory holds, should be repulsive between objects of certain shapes, a phenomenon that could prevent stiction in moveable microstructures
In a text-book exercise in June, R&B Switchgear supplied the switchgear systems required to recommission Shell's oil platform Brent Delta. Shell are to shut down and dismantle the platform, under
Ottawa-based GaN Systems, developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, has reached a joint strategic agreement with UK- based Converter Technology to advance adoption of new GaN applications.
In new report by Global Data, High Voltage Switchgear for AC Transmission Systems: Global Market Size, Segmentation, and Average Pricing Analysis to 2020, the expansion and upgrades within
The triangular shape of the Intel bulk FinFETs and its implications for the transistor performance, compared to ‘ideal' rectangular-shaped transistors has as its main observations noted a worsening
TTI now stocks HumidIcon digital humidity/temperature sensors from Honeywell. A digital output RH (relative humidity) and temperature sensor combined in the same package, HIH-6130/6131 series devices
Chomerics Europe, the EMI shielding and thermal management division of Parker Hannifin, has appointed Nicolas Poggi as Territory Sales Manager, France. Based in Cannes and with a primary focus on
Mouser Electronics has announced it is stocking Nector S Line UL style lighting connectors from TE Connectivity (TE).
TE introduces the Nector S Line UL style lighting connectors to provide
Nina Skorupska has been appointed member of the Supervisory Board of DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability. Skorupska holds the position of Chief Technology Officer, and member of the Executive Board,
Silicon Designs has announced a special price reduction on all ±5 g range versions of its Model 1010, 1210 and 1221 low-cost LCC and JLCC industrial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips, with
REpower Systems SE has signed projects with an overall capacity of more than 1 GW in the UK following today's announcement of a further five onshore contracts. In 2012 alone, the company has signed
PEI-Genesis, Inc., one of the world's fastest assemblers of precision connectors and power supplies, is now assembling EN2997/983 series engine connectors from Deutsch/TE Aerospace, a leading manufacturer
New CDSOT23-SM712 surface mount TVS diodes from Bourns can now be ordered through TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components. The components
Ulrich "Uli" Altvater has more than 30 years of technology business experience in IT and wireless technologies, with a focus on developing new technologies from concept to product. He joined Voltree
In 2012, the market for all semiconductor devices (discretes, modules, and ICs) dedicated to the power-electronics industry will reach $20 billion according to a new report, Status of the Power Electronics
Texas-based Mouser Electronics has signed a new distribution agreement with Intersil, designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog, mixed signal, and power management semiconductors.Mouser,
Manufacturers of components that must pass leak tests seeking faster leak-test cycle times can now schedule customized video-conference demonstrations of the mathematical functions built into USON's
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (Nasdaq: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Ember Corporation. This strategic acquisition
ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, will introduce its concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) system to the North American market. With its full line of electric power and control
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, today officially opened its new design center in Kraków, Poland. The company's first engineering site outside Norway, the new facility
TTI, Inc. has today the new TTI Android App is now available for free download on Google Play and the Amazon App Store. This new app is designed to meet the needs of the growing base of Android device
One year after falling to second place, Vizio Inc., in the first quarter reclaimed leadership in the U.S. liquid crystal display television (LCD TV) market as consumers flocked to buy its affordable
India is one of the fastest growing solar markets worldwide. This development is driven by policies introduced by the Indian government which over the coming years wants to turn India into one of
IBC SOLAR AG, a global leader in photovoltaic systems, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and has as of the end of June, 2012, implemented solar modules group-wide with a rated output of more
Intel Corporation has entered into a series of agreements with ASML Holding N.V. intended to accelerate the development of 450 mm wafer technology and (extreme ultra-violet) EUV lithography totaling
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. has entered a long term technology partnership with the semiconductor foundry (UMC) United Microelectronics Corporation, and both will continue work, already underway,
Avnet Abacus, one of Europe's leading interconnect, passive, electromechanical and power distributors, has been named ‘Distributor of the Year 2011' by C&K Components, a leading global manufacturer
Wolfson Microelectronics has announced that its high performance stereo digital-to-analogue converter (DAC), the WM8918, has been selected by Sharp to provide outstanding audio for its latest ‘docomo
Certificate hand-over at the launch. L-R, José Paulo Pontes, Senior Vice President, Director of Business Development for Division Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa, Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de
Janeiro City and Hasan A. Tuluy, Vice President Latin America and the Caribbean Region/The World Bank. Sitting is Carlos Alberto Muniz, Vice Mayor of Rio de Janeiro City.
The City of Rio de Janeiro and the World Bank are pioneering an innovative, city-level program for climate change mitigation. DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability has confirmed the program's compliance
The Cinch Connectors division of Bel Fuse has announced the opening of its technical office in Toulouse, France to support the European aerospace industry.
"Together with the recent acquisition
Mouser Electronics, regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, launched a new technology site on Mouser.com covering Smart Grid
Avnet Memec, an Avnet Company, a leading global technology distributor, today announced it has been appointed as the pan-European distributor for Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS), a US-based manufacturer
Note: IMS Research includes all switching, monitoring and control, and power quality as investment in the "Distribution Automation Market". Power quality devices include: capacitor banks, capacitor switches, capacitor controls, voltage regulators, voltage regulator controls, tap changers, energy storage, and static compensators.
IMS Research estimates the global market for distribution automation equipment generated more than $11 billion in revenue during 2011, with forecast growth to more than $18 billion annually by 2017.
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group has successfully developed and tested an 1,100 kilovolt (kV) ultrahigh-voltage direct current (UHVDC) converter transformer breaking the record
Master Distributors, a leading distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, announces that it carries a complete line of PV integration components manufactured by Marathon
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced "Direction of various measures to establish robust and profitable structure". The outline of the direction
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced the publication of the Company's 2011 Sustainability Report. ST's
Cadence Design Systems has acquired Sigrity, a signal- and power-integrity technology vendor that provides a rich set of gigabit signal and power network-analysis technologies, including a unique
PCIM Asia 2012 from 19 - 21 June ends with a new record in exhibitor numbers and floor space. With 71 exhibitors on 4,400 square meters in the new venue Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Center it has
XP Power has announced the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The factory, believed to be the world's most environmentally advanced power supply manufacturing
Intersil, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors, today announced it has opened a new design center in Bangalore, India. The center
"We have a long and close cooperation with Rutronik," explains Ronald Velda, Sales Director Northern Europe and Distribution EMEA at FCI ELX Division. "The fact that this is also extremely successful
Analog Devices, and TSMC have announced a collaboratively developed analogue process technology platform for precision analogue integrated circuits (ICs).
The new process technology platform significantly
Harwin, the leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, has again been named by TTI, Inc. the specialist broadline distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete
Principal Solar, a publicly traded solar energy holding company executing a unique roll-up strategy to create the world's first distributed solar utility, today announced the appointment of three
Today's telecom, data-com and storage systems are becoming increasingly complex. To help engineers make decisions in the design phase that will increase reliability in these, and other types of systems,
Molex has launched a Chinese-language version of Connector.com, an interactive blog site that provides users with access to the latest connector industry news, trends and opinions. Molex connector
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment,
Toshiba International Corporation announced its collaboration with the City of Stratford, Ontario, to initiate a pilot project to evaluate replacing existing streetlights (potentially as many as 4,000
Qualcomm Incorporated announced that it has acquired Summit Microelectronics (Summit), a leading developer and provider of programmable power integrated circuits based in Sunnyvale, CA. Qualcomm's
Mouser Electronics, regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has announced that it is the first distributor to stock a new
Evance Wind Turbines, a world leading manufacturer of small wind turbines, today announced a collaboration agreement with Zephyr Corporation, the leading supplier of micro wind turbines to the telecommunications
Thijs Aarten gave notice of his resignation as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of energy services company DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability to the N.V. KEMA Supervisory Board yesterday. Chief Financial
TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, announces the selection of Allstar Magnetics as a franchised distributor for EPCOS brand components, with special focus on EPCOS ferrite products.
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has released its annual estimate of the savings achieved by its installed base of drives. About 310 million megawatt-hours (MWh) of electric
The OpenET Alliance, the industry association that promotes energy efficient wireless transmission through Envelope Tracking (ET), has today announced the availability of a new High Dynamic Range
For most engineers, meeting stringent regulatory requirements for software validation can be a downright demanding process. To help save valuable time and money, Jim Carver, technical director of
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) is pleased to announce that a new slate of officers has been elected to lead its Board of Directors for the next two years. The new officers are
The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is pleased to announce the World Energy Engineering Congress' (WEEC) return to Atlanta. This year's event will be held October 31 - November 2 at the Georgia
ABB, the wind industry's leading power technology solutions provider, today announced several major technological developments from the floor at the annual AWEA WINDPOWER 2012 conference and exhibition.
All American Semiconductor®, a leading distributor of electronic components, has been appointed the national distributor for Lite-On Semiconductor Corporation, a leading provider of total power management
TTI, Inc. an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced the acquisition of privately held Campbell Collins Limited. Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire UK, Campbell Collins
Mouser Electronics, a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it received a record-setting 23 top awards from its
A study investigating the effects of light on the performance of students at two schools in Ulm, Germany, was carried out by the "ZNL TransferZentrum für Neurowissenschaften und Lernen" (Transfer
Avnet Memec has today released the latest dates for its UK seminar series. The free technical hands-on workshops, in conjunction with Microsemi, will be based on the multi-award winning SmartFusion®
Indium Corporation announces that Eugene Davies has been named applications engineer. He will be based at Indium Corporation's Milton Keynes, UK, location.
Eugene provides a wide range of technical
AMSC, a global solutions provider serving wind and grid leaders, today announced that it acquired exclusive rights to a fundamental high temperature superconductor (HTS) patent in the U.S. The patent
TDK announces that the TDK-Lambda UK Power Supply Glossary is now available via a downloadable App on your iPhone or Android mobile.
Whether a student, engineer or hobbyist, the TDK-Lambda Power
The Ericsson ‘Digital Power Compendium' is the most complete and authoritative collection of technical papers on advanced digital DC/DC power technologies available today. Made available in March
Nordic Semiconductor is sponsoring and participating in a major startup event called 'Startup Weekend' that has successfully been held almost 600 times in over 300 cities across 93 countries and kick-started
EPCOS is the only manufacturer of surge arresters to offer simulation assistance and support for gas-filled discharge tubes (GDTs). Any surge arrester from the EPCOS product range can be entered
Chomerics Europe - a division of Parker Hannifin, has appointed experienced Per Andersson as an Account Manager. 56 year-old Stockholm-based Andersson will have responsibility for managing and developing
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - May 28, 2012- Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, Renesas) and TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that they have signed an agreement to extend their
Motion sensors and microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, form the brain and senses of the airbag
Mouser Electronics, regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced a new global partnership with Taoglas Antenna
As in many global markets, solar energy is on the rise in coun-tries across the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa). This has pushed economic developments ahead of policy developments: While
Kistler, a worldwide supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for engine, chassis and vehicle development, as well as manufacturing process monitoring and vehicle component manufacturing
Molex Incorporated has introduced the Flexi-Mate™ Connector System for LED lighting applications. Designed to address the lighting needs of luminaire manufacturers, particularly luminaires intended
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, today announced a strategic relationship with Spectrum Design Solutions, a division of Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) that provides
Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that Takashi Aoyagi, the former Director of Naka Factory and (currently President and COO of Renesas Semiconductor
With an estimated size of around $50 million in 2011, EMEA's market for three-phase data center power distribution hardware was smaller even than that of Asia's developing markets. A new study by
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) is proud to announce that Dr. David Reusch has joined the EPC engineering team as Director, Applications Engineering.
As a member of the EPC applications
ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has expanded its operations located in Roznov with the opening of a new 4,000 square meter
XP Power has announced that its 25W to 2500W medical power supply products have been approved to the new IEC60601-1 3rd edition standard. In contrast to other manufacturers who may only provide 2
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has today announced that its innovative power management solution, the WM8326 and its advanced audio hub solution, the WM8958 have been selected by leading intelligent
ABB Automation & Power World 2012, held in Houston, Texas from April 23-26, exceeded projected event attendance expectations. The conference attracted a record number of participants for any ABB event,
On June 13, the world's largest exhibition for the solar industry honors the innovative strength of the industry for the fifth year running by presenting the Intersolar AWARD for pioneering products
Volkswagen and BASF launch an international initiative today to promote advanced research in the field of electrochemistry. The "Science Award for Electrochemistry" is to promote outstanding accomplishments
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment,
Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of CT-Concept Technologie AG (known
International Rectifier has introduced the PowIRaudio™ family of integrated power modules for high performance home theater systems and car audio amplifiers. The new devices integrate a PWM controller
A new name has appeared in the world of high-performance analog semiconductors and best-in-class sensor solutions with the announcement today by austriamicrosystems that "ams" will be its new company
ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced a major investment at its Basingstoke, UK facility which will enable the leading global connector manufacturer and supplier to deliver assembled MIL-DTL-38999
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment,
Synopsys, a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced a multi-year agreement to provide Advanced Micro
Mouser Electronics, regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, announces that the Warwick Racing evGP Team it sponsors from
Two-time Daytona 500 champion Matt Kenseth and Louisville Assembly Plant Manager John Savona pose with the new 2013 Ford Escape pace vehicle for Kentucky Speedway's NASCAR weekend.
Ford Motor Company rolled out its latest NASCAR pace vehicle today - the all-new 2013 Ford Escape - which will make its pace vehicle debut during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race weekend at nearby Kentucky
TTI, Inc. has announced the company has garnered the Distributor of the Year award from Vishay Intertechnology. The award presentation took place at the Electronics Distribution Show and Conference
In Nowy Staw, near the city of Gdansk, the first construction vehicles will soon arrive on site, marking the start of construction for Innogy's fourth wind farm in Poland. 19 wind turbines manufactured
Atmel Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced that Ingenico, a world leader in payment solutions, has selected Atmel maXTouch® touchscreen controllers
Micrel, an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, has announced that Robert Wahl has been promoted to Managing Director of Worldwide Supply Chain Management
The aim of the Wireless Power Consortium is to work on the development of the so-called QI standard. Ninety countries from around the world are contributing in this consortium towards a pioneering
Twenty six partners of the Smart Energy Collective have signed a renewed cooperation agreement for the approval of the second phase of its smart grid initiative, which involves the development of
RS Components (RS), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has launched a simplified Chinese language version of its eTech magazine as an iPad application.
Fifty-three commercial LED indoor lighting products were recognized for excellence by the fourth annual Next Generation LuminairesTM (NGL) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Design Competition, it was announced
TDK Corporation announces that its subsidiary, EPCOS India Pvt. Ltd., has officially opened a new factory in India for power capacitors. Located in Bawal, Haryana, some 100 kilometers southwest of
Thief River Falls, Minn., and Huntley, Ill., USA - Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic
Wireless technology leaders Samsung and Qualcomm Incorporated have joined other technology leaders to form the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP), it was announced today.
The independently operated
As a result of companies exhibiting for the first time and previous exhibitors taking larger stands, PCIM Europe 2012 (8 - 10 May in Nuremberg) has grown to a gross exhibition area of 16,500 square
Two new senior executives, Elisabeth Harstad and Bjørn Tore Markussen, have joined the global leadership team of knowledge-based energy services company, DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, further
Acal BFi - a division of Acal plc has been awarded a Performance Excellence Award
for Best Product Line Performer 2011 for RF and Fibre Optic products by Avago Technologies.
"Performance Excellence
Mannheim, April 27, 2012 | Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabao opened the Hannover Messe on the 22nd of April 2012, which takes place according to the motto "New Technology
CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature and high-reliability semiconductor solutions, announced today it has joined PRIMES, the research center for power electronics based in Tarbes, France.
Founded
Global automakers from the United States and Germany will demonstrate fast-charging technology that will enable the recharging of most electrified vehicles with compatible systems in as little as
The new online platform is a joint project between power electronics manufacturers LEM, Mersen, Proton-Electrotex, SEMIKRON, Sindopower, TDK Epcos, and Weidmüller.
The communications platform
Bel Fuse, a premier developer of fuses and magnetic-based solutions for high-speed networking and computer applications, has announced the debut of its new, totally integrated website. The enhanced
Rogers Corporation has announced the appointment of Helen Zhang as President of Asia Region to oversee the Company's growing business in Greater China and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Zhang
Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), kicked off the North American leg of the X-fest technical seminar series last week. With record-breaking attendee numbers,
Maxim Integrated Products announced that its G3-PLC protocol has been recommended by the Smart House Standardization Study Group, sponsored by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI),
TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, is offering a new Product Profile featuring EPCOS Film Capacitors for Industrial Applications.
This 32-page brochure provides detailed descriptions
Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced it has shipped its 10,000th radiation-tolerant
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today announced that it has been recognized by Danaher's Test and Measurement Platform
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced stock on Murata's Microblowers.
TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has been named Global Distributor of the Year, 2011 by TE Connectivity and has also scooped a Special
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $16 million from Mass Global Investment Company for the construction of a substation and SVC Light® (static var
Power Integrations announced a verdict reached in the company's 2008 patent-infringement lawsuit against Fairchild Semiconductor. After a three-week trial in the U.S. District Court for the District
DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability is setting up its Asia Pacific Headquarters for services towards the transmission and cleaner energy sectors in Beijing. "DNV is committed to help China develop a
Atmel Corporation,a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced it is accepting registrations for Atmel Technology Live (ATL), the company's first developers' conference that will
SiTime Corporation, an analog semiconductor company that is revolutionizing the $6 billion timing market with silicon MEMS solutions, today announced that cumulative shipments of its MEMS oscillators,
Ericsson has announced an extension to its 3E Gold Design Kit with the launch of two new development board kits. Launched in June 2011, the 3E Gold Edition Design Kit has been widely used by board
The Yokogawa DL850 ScopeCorder is at the heart of a test set-up created by SP -Technical Research Institute of Sweden - to offer an impulse-voltage calibration and testing service based on the international
Hirose, a leader in the development of connector solutions, has announced a new partnership with Micro Interconnects that will help design engineers specify and design in the DF36 board-to-fine coaxial
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has received orders worth around $20 million from two power utilities managed by Axpo, a leading Swiss power utility, to refurbish the generators
Silicon Laboratories, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced a web-based Isolator Power Consumption Calculator that streamlines the process of assessing
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today announced that it has been recognized by Danaher's Test and Measurement Platform
RF Micro Devices, a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced it has been granted ISO/TS 16949
Mouser Electronics, regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has unveiled its new Touch Technology Product Knowledge Center
TI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, "Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has been named Distributor of the Year 2011 by connector giant, Molex.
At the ceremony to present
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, introduces two feature rich starter kits (STK) for designers building more complex battery-powered products such as portable health
Principal Solar, a publicly traded renewable energy holding company rapidly advancing the inevitable, worldwide utilization of solar energy through a unique roll-up strategy, today announced the release
ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, announced today the guidelines of its new strategic direction, the signature of an agreement to transfer to STMicroelectronics
VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG will again attend this year's PCIM, the leading international trade show for power electronics, intelligent motion and power quality. The company can be found at Stand
Intersolar Europe - the world's largest exhibition for the solar industry - is kicking off on June 13, 2012. Under the slogan Connecting Solar Business, Intersolar Europe visitors can find out about
Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors has launched a formal process to identify a successor to Chairman and CEO Rich Beyer, who has informed the Board of
Arista Power, a manufacturer, designer and integrator of renewable energy generation, management and distribution systems, has selected GE's new Durathon Battery system for use in its new Power on
Silicon Designs, a global industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of industrial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, has announced the successful relocation of
An office for innovation and cooperation: Würth Elektronik eiSos officially opened its local design center on March 16, 2012 in Munich-Aschheim. The electronics engineers that are employed at the
Tensilica®, Inc. today announced that the ConnX BBE16 DSP (digital signal processing) IP (intellectual property) core has been licensed to Renesas Electronics Corporation for upcoming products for
Voltech release completely new software to greatly simplify the design and test of inverters, especially those used for LED lighting. PMStudio seamlessly integrates multiple power analysers into one,
GE Energy has agreed to license the DLynx™ Digital Point-of-Load (POL) DC power converter product portfolio to FDK Corporation (FDK). The technology licensing agreement is designed to help original
IBM has announced that it has teamed with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on a new pilot project that will allow communication between electric vehicles
ARM announced the availability of a significantly expanded lineup of ARM® Processor Optimization Pack™ (POP) solutions for TSMC 40nm and 28nm process technologies targeting a range of ARM Cortex™
"Green" energy production and energy efficient homes are among the issues highlighted at Light+Building from 15th - 20th April in Frankfurt. How energy saving features can be combined with those that
Mouser Electronics, regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it is stocking the Embedded Artists Android
ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced a major investment at its Basingstoke, UK facility which will enable the leading global connector manufacturer and supplier to deliver assembled MIL-DTL-38999
Following its successful seven year relationship with EPCOS, Gateway Electronic Components Ltd - a leading independent franchised distributor - has secured a strategic agreement with TDK to distribute
In a move to strengthen its sales support for the European market, Alliance Memory today announced that the company has named Jan Ornjager as regional manager, Nordic. In his new role, Ornjager will
Fujitsu Semiconductor America (FSA) today launched "Easy DesignSim™," a web-based design simulator for power management ICs (PMIC). "Easy DesignSim" offers comprehensive online design simulation and
Acal BFi - a division of Acal plc has extended its franchise agreement with German laser manufacturer, KLASTECH, allowing Acal BFi to support customers in Italy, in addition to Austria, Belgium,
RS Components (RS) and Allied Electronics (Allied), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, are commencing shipments of Raspberry Pi, the credit-card
Missouri's two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams have recently scored renewable energy projects. Both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals have installed solar panels that were up and
Amantys Ltd, the intelligent power switch company, announces the appointment of power industry business development expert Alan Baird to the Management Team as Vice President of Sales and Business
A New Tongue-in-Cheek Video Reveals the Impact of ASICs in Future Space Flight.
USS Enterprise Crew Member Travels 300 Years Back to the Year 2012 to Secure an Analog ASIC That Saves Mankind
Fairchild Semiconductor, (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile products, will demonstrate innovative power solutions for real success at PCIM Europe 2012, 08-10
Vicor announced its participation in the Power Conversion Intelligent Motion (PCIM) 2012 conference, the international conference on power electronics and its applications, hosted in Nuremberg, Germany,
In co-operation with the European Center for Power Electronics (ECPE e.V.), the SEMIKRON Foundation will be presenting the SEMIKRON Innovation Award and SEMIKRON Young Engineer Award for the first
Neil Harrison, President Europe, Farnell Element14 (on right) and Peter Jeutter, Senior Director Distribution Sales, EMEA Atmel (on left) conclude the signing of a full-line distribution agreement.
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth around $45 million from leading US utility Oncor, to provide electrical solutions that will increase transmission capacity,
Nexans, a worldwide expert in the cable industry, has won a contract worth more than 50 million Euro to supply a total of 57 km of high-voltage subsea power export cables to Northwind NV in the North
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has announced availability of MIFARE4Mobile as an embedded applet on the latest and upcoming NXP embedded secure elements to support mobile ticketing for the sizeable MIFARE
With the new generation of Oslon SSL LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Rutronik presents a particularly temperature stable light source. The LED provides a luminous flux of typically 98lm in warm
Revenues of IT racks and enclosures are forecast to grow by nearly a billion dollars over the next five years; from an estimated $1.7 billion in 2011 to $2.6 billion at the end of 2016. Most of the
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSP Group, Inc.
(Nasdaq:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions
for converged communications at home and office, announced
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has appointed Prith Banerjee to its Executive Committee in the role of Chief Technology Officer. Banerjee, 51, will start midyear 2012 and will
TTI, Inc. an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Sager Electronics, a privately held electronic component distributor
Tektronix, the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, has announced the expansion of their popular Gold Care Service Plans. A key piece of the newly expanded Gold Care Service Plan is providing
Silica has been named as Distributor of the Year 2011 by Analog Devices. The team was presented with the award in recognition of their exceptional performance and growth rates in 2011. The award
UL, a world leader in advancing safety, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DEWI GmbH, a world leader in wind energy measurement and testing services, from the German state of Lower
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide semiconductor sales were $22.9 billion in February
A new Android app from STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, provides a modern, fast and spontaneous way for customers
Jim Marshall, dubbed "the lord of loud" for his pioneering work on guitar amplifiers used by some of the greatest names in rock music, has died. He was 88.
A spokesperson for the company he founded
Hitachi, Ltd. announced its decision to integrate Hitachi Canada Ltd. (President & CEO: Howard Shearer, HCL) and Hitachi Canadian Industries Ltd. (President & CEO: Tom Kishchuk, HCI) to establish
Left to right.
1. Engineering Director of Murata Power Solutions (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, PhD. Jack Deng
2. President of Murata China Investment Co.Ltd, Yoshito Takemura San
3. CEO and president of Murata Power Solutions Inc., Yoshitaka Kotera San
4. Director of Power Module Products Division of Murata Manufacturing Company. Yasuyuki Morishima San
5. Executive Vice President of Murata Manufacturing Company. Hideo Sakamoto San
6. Chief engineer of Administrative Committee of Wuhan Economic & Technology Development Zone, Mr. Lin Li.
7. Global Sourcing Manager of Nokia Siemens Networks Mr. Eric Lin
8. Director, Networking Technology, of FiberHome Technologies Group, Mr. Qiufu Chen
9. Deputy General Manager of Murata Power Solutions (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, Mr. Steven Wang
Murata Power Solutions today announced the opening of Murata Power Solutions (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, Wuhan Branch Company as an advanced design center in Wuhan, China. The new 1000 square meter site
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment,
TDI Power recently received an Air Agency Certificate from the FAA. As part of TDI's ongoing initiatives in the in-flight entertainment market, we were required to apply for certification in order
NXP Semiconductors N.V. and HID Global, both trusted leaders in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced their collaboration to introduce a global, generic Mobile Access solution
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, today announced it is working closely with TSMC to develop its next
Chroma System Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce its recent contract to provide PowerOne, the second largest provider of solar inverters, twenty-six C8000 test systems, PowerPro test software
Molex Incorporated announces the Stac64™-e connector for automotive applications has received third party Environmental Claims Validation (ECV). The UL Environment ECV certification confirms that
Intersil Corporation has announced it has joined forces with Sony Corporation (NYSE: SNE) and Altronix, Inc. to accelerate adoption of hybrid IP-based security systems for the video surveillance market.
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Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that Renesas Electronics, Renesas Northern Japan Semiconductor, Inc. (Renesas Northern Japan
ROHM Semiconductor will present its latest products and technologies at PCIM, the leading trade fair for power electronics in Nuremberg, from May 8 to 10 (Hall 12, Booth 601). Based on the most recent
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today unveiled the No. 11 MOUSER ELECTRONICS/GEICO/KV Racing
Toyohashi Tech researchers are searching for industrial partners to commercialize their invention of Hall effect magnetic field sensors operable at high temperatures and harmful radiation conditions.
ZMD AG, a Dresden-based semiconductor company that specializes in enabling energy-efficient solutions, today announces the hiring of Edward Lam as the new Vice President of Marketing and Business
Exar Corporation announced that it has taken additional substantive steps to reduce overall operating expenses and cost of goods sold. The Company also confirmed revenue guidance provided in the Company's
Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held CT-Concept Technologie
Integrated Device Technology, which delivers essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, announced that it has shipped over 2.5 million Serial RapidIO® switches into customer systems. The proliferation
Premier Farnell has announced that it has extended its franchise with ROHM Semiconductor, the leading manufacturer of semiconductors, passives and opto electronics, to cover Europe, Asia-Pacific and
Anglia Embedded has announced that it has been appointed as UK and Ireland embedded channel distribution partner for Advantech, a world leader in single board computers (SBC), with effect from 31
RF Micro Devices a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced it has shipped over one billion
OMC, the pioneer in optoelectronics - LED lighting, backlighting and industrial fibre optic transmission components - is introducing a fast turn around, custom LCD backlighting service using its proprietary
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TDK Corporation received the Excellent Core Partner Award 2011 from Huawei Technologies, China's largest and one of the world's leading manufacturers of telecommunications equipment based in Shenzhen,
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced the dedication of the Canyon Power 69kV GIS Switchyard, a major new turnkey GIS project that now provides unprecedented levels
Freescale Semiconductor has announced a partnership with First Automobile Works (FAW), one of the leading automotive OEMs in China, and the establishment of a FAW-Freescale joint automotive lab. The
Farnell, the leading multi-channel electronics distributor, has today announced that the Farnell and element14 brands are uniting. Bringing together the European transactional and community offerings
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and a global leader in maximizing availability, capacity and efficiency of critical infrastructure, reports that recently acquired Avtron Loadbank will
In the latest brand video from TTI, we meet up with The Specialist and T in the NTI lab where a flurry of activity is taking place surrounding TE Connectivity. TTI and TE have joined forces to become
Signal Transformer (a subsidiary of Bel Fuse Inc.), a leading manufacturer of standard and custom power transformers and high frequency magnetics, and Digi-Key Corporation, known by design engineers
ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, today announced that Teresa M. Ressel and Bernard L. Han have joined its Board of Directors.
SPX Corporation has announced that its Thermal Equipment and Services segment has been awarded a contract from COBRA Thermosolar Plants Inc., a subsidiary of Industrial Services Group of Madrid-based
Ericsson Power Modules is announcing the launch and availability of the 'Digital Power Compendium', which will also be available for download at www.digitalpowercompendium.com
The continuous rise in the proportion of wind energy in the energy mix also makes new demands on the operational reliability of the installations. The commonest problems occur in the turbine drive
Mouser Electronics, regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the launch of its new Medical Applications Product
Maxim Integrated Products announced that the company is collaborating with Xilinx and Avnet during the 2012 season of X-Fest. Maxim will provide content for several technical seminars and present
Farnell element14, the leading multi-channel electronics distributor announced today that it is to stock new profiles of its Multicomp Terminal Blocks. The six full ranges will be offered in all commonly
In a move to step up its global growth momentum as a specialized semiconductor foundry, Dongbu HiTek today announced it has recruited two highly experienced executives to fill key management positions.
Luso Electronics Distribution today announced a distribution agreement for the UK and Ireland with Andon Electronics, a leading manufacturer of IC sockets and interconnects for telecommunications,
The global market for power semiconductors used in LED lighting is forecast to reach over $3 billion in 2016, according to a new report from IMS Research, a leading independent provider of market
Molex Incorporated will demonstrate and showcase innovative LED Array Holders for both Citizen and Sharp energy-efficient LED Arrays and its Flexi-Mate™ Connector System for office luminaires at this
TTI, Inc. a global distributor of interconnect, passive, electromechanical and discrete components, today announced entering into an agreement with Radiant Corporation to supply interconnects, electromechanical,
Avnet Abacus, one of Europe's leading interconnect, passive, electromechanical and power distributors, today announced that Molex Incorporated has awarded the 2011 Global Distributor of the Year award
Bloomberg New Energy Finance today announced Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL), as a 2012 New Energy Pioneer. Now in its third year, the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Pioneer program named
Texas Instruments Inc introduced TI Silicon Valley Labs, its research center for innovation in analog and mixed signal electronics. The labs' charter is to conduct advanced research and development
Emerson announced it has acquired Avtron Loadbank, a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality load banks and other testing systems and services for the standby power generation, uninterruptible
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth around $100 million from Rio Tinto for 17 distribution substations to support increased production at iron ore mines in
Molex Incorporated and TE Connectivity Ltd. have announced second source agreements under which TE Connectivity will have the right to manufacture, market and sell worldwide several Molex high-speed
From March 27-29, 2012, Orlando will play host to the Energy Efficiency Global Forum, the most influential gathering of energy efficiency professionals in the world - a conference you won't want to
Innovolt, a pioneer and leader in intelligent electronics power protection and management, today announced its global expansion, leading with the South African market. The company's technology is
RF Micro Devices, Inc. a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced the expansion of its broad
Texas Instruments and iRobot Corp., a leader in robotic technology-based solutions, today announced a partnership to develop robotic technologies using TI's smart multicore OMAP™ platform. The relationship
Avnet Express, the e-Commerce engine for Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announces the in-stock availability of both the ADM3052 isolated controller area network (CAN) physical layer transceiver and the
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of quality tools, connectors and testing products for the Electrical and Data Communications markets, announced that
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-voltage silicon-carbide (SiC) semiconductor devices, today announced a second major capacity expansion within 18 months. The expansion
Harwin, the leading hi-rel connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer, has invested in a new water treatment plant at its UK headquarters and manufacturing facility in Portsmouth, improving the
Global Unichip Corp. the Flexible ASIC Leader™ and Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced
ARM has announced the ARM® Cortex™-M0+ processor, the world's most energy-efficient microprocessor. The Cortex-M0+ processor has been optimized to deliver ultra low-power, low-cost MCUs for intelligent
Eindhoven, Netherlands and San Jose, California, March 13, 2012 - NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced that it is one of the lead ARM Partners to license the new ARM® Cortex™-M0+
The emerging market for Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is forecast to grow from almost zero in 2011 to over $1 billion in 2021, according to a new report from IMS Research. The research
Master Distributors, a leading source for electronic components, has joined with World Products, LLC to offer an off-the-shelf solution for rapidly emerging Thermally Protected Varistor technology.
In co-operation with the European Center for Power Electronics (ECPE e.V.), the SEMIKRON Foundation will be handing over the SEMIKRON Innovation Award and the SEMIKRON Young Engineer Award for the
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced that its identification technology enables a new enhanced version of the popular OpenWays mobile hotel key service. OpenWays Mobile Key accelerates
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, is proud to announce that Nokia, a global leader in mobile communications, has joined AVX in the
IEEE today announced that BMW will display its first all-electric vehicle, the ActiveE, at the IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference.
The ActiveE is the first one hundred percent electric
Rogers Corporation has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Grudzien as Vice President of its Advanced Circuit Materials Division, replacing Michael Bessette, who is retiring after 37 years with the
Laird Technologies, Inc., a global technology company focused on providing components and solutions that protect electronic devices from electromagnetic interference and heat, and that enable connectivity
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has announced the first of two Community
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced it has made a strategic investment in Scintera Networks, Inc., a leading provider of adaptive signal processing solutions for wireless
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today unveiled its Discovery™ Verification IP
Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in micro-scale thermal management and power generation solutions, and Laird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of customized performance-critical
The board of directors at Rebound Group is delighted to announce an agreement to acquire in full the successful UK franchised distributor, Easby Electronics. With effect from 27 February Easby will
Amantys Ltd, the intelligent power switch company, announces the appointment of power industry expert and entrepreneur Erwin Wolf to the Board of the company.
Erwin has a vast experience in leading
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL), a leading producer of energy storage and power delivery products, announced today that its Swiss subsidiary will receive approximately $600,000 from the
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $90 million from American Transmission Co. (ATC) to supply a power solution that will help control the flow of
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), represented by its Power Distribution System (PDS) Division, will showcase some of its more popular products for power electronics applications at the upcoming Motor,
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in microcontrollers, has expanded its most successful
The Bergquist Company has expanded its Thermal Substrates facilities in Prescott, Wisconsin (USA), adding extra capacity using state-of-the-art automation that minimises waste thereby enhancing environmental
VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) will again attend the 2012 Tube & Wire (26 to 30 March) in Düsseldorf. At booth A49 in Hall 16, the Hanau-based company will once again live up to its credo "Advanced
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, is using this year's Embedded World
TTI, Inc. a global distributor of interconnect, passive, electromechanical and discrete components, today announced the winners of its prestigious 2011 North America Supplier Excellence Awards.
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Altair Semiconductor, MIPS Technologies, Inc.(Nasdaq:MIPS), and Ingenic Semiconductor today announced that they are bringing Altair's MIPS-Based(TM) FourGee(TM) LTE chipset to MIPS-Based Android(TM)
Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, today announced enhancements to its VxWorks safety solutions, including safe and secure partitioning via the upcoming version of Wind River
Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, has added Kent based Wavelength Electronics Limited to its global network of sales representatives to ensure its UK customers
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, today announced that Carlo Ferro has accepted to focus on the turnaround
Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), maker of the world's most efficient, longest-lasting off-line LED driver ICs, today launched an online selection tool that enables users to rapidly identify the
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) has introduced the NXP mobile app for Windows® Phone, enabling faster and easier access to all NXP products and support. NXP is the first semiconductor company to
Frequency Electronics Inc. (Nasdaq:FEIM) today announced the completion of the purchase of all the capital stock of Elcom Technologies, Inc. it did not own, resulting in 100% ownership. Frequency
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order from ship owner Myklebusthaug Management to supply the first ever direct current (DC) power grid on board a ship. The equipment
DELTA, the European leader in ASIC supply chain services, announced today the immediate availability of its new ASIComplete program - an innovative European partnership program for ASIC design houses
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), announces participation in a series of energy efficiency renovations across U.S. Embassies in Vienna, Rome, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon. The installation of energy-efficient
The EMerge Alliance - an open industry association leading the rapid adoption of safe, direct-current (DC) power distribution standards for commercial buildings - today announced Philips is upgrading
The automotive industry is constantly searching for innovations and production-ready ideas for eco-friendly and future-proof drive systems. In 2012, ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers'
Toshiba Corporation today announced that it has developed the world's first circuit technology to remove distortion in wireless transmissions that can be directly integrated into a CMOS radio frequency
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in high-performance analog, mixed signal and embedded signal processing solutions, will showcase innovative patient monitoring solutions and vital sign monitoring
Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, is working with Sensory Networks, a leading provider of pattern matching and deep packet inspection (DPI) software acceleration technology,
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) will offer a rich choice of design ideas for embedded applications at the upcoming Embedded World Exhibition & Conference 2012 in Nuremberg/Germany (February
TE-CORE, Micropelt´s new configurable energy harvesting DC source, offers battery alternative.
The thermoharvesting power module is built around the new SMD thermogenerator in package (TGP).
Arrow Electronics and Micropelt have signed an agreement that will enable Arrow to offer Micropelt's full range of thermoelectric energy-harvesting semiconductor devices and systems to its customer
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced
Farnell has been presented with the European Distributor of the Year Award for 2011 by VARTA Microbattery GmbH, the global manufacturers and designers of rechargeable and primary battery systems.
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced the release of a new version of its popular ADIsimRF™ design tool. ADI's ADIsimRF design tool is the software accompaniment to Analog Devices' complete portfolio
Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, and Digia, Qt Commercial, a pioneer in the commercial development, licensing, support and services of Qt for desktop and embedded development,
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, and Arteris Inc., the inventor and leading supplier
I participated at the PCIM press conference in Munich, Germany to find out what was in store for the next PCIM. In my opinion it will be full of the most interesting products and conferences that
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the availability of NXP Semiconductor's
RS Components (RS), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products and the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), has launched a new digital catalogue
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, and Arteris Inc., the inventor and leading supplier
Acal BFi - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - announces that it has received the 2011 Distributor Gold Performance Award for EMEA from Honeywell Sensing and Control (S&C).
"Acal BFi developed
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Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced its participation in a multi-disciplinary
TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has attained 3rd Edition IEC/EN 60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60601-1-08 medical safety approvals for its NV700 modular AC-DC
The 27th Photovoltaic Solar Energy Symposium will be held at Banz Monastery, Bad Staffelstein, from 29 February to 2 March 2012. VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) will again take part, this year
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, today announced that its EFM32 Tiny Gecko low-energy microcontroller has been named as a finalist in the China Annual Creativity
Avnet Embedded in EMEA, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) company, today announced a special offer on Bluegiga's Bluetooth SMART (also known as Bluetooth 4.0) BLE 112 development kit. Costing just $300, the
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced that for the third year in succession it has been ranked
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it will be presenting and exhibiting
Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), maker of the world's most efficient, longest-lasting off-line LED driver ICs, today announced a new reference design (DER-286) describing a 30 W LED tube replacement
Sofradir, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared detectors for military, space and industrial applications, announced today that it has secured the world market leadership with
Providing a unique interdisciplinary forum for engineers, researchers and government professionals in the emerging field of electrified transportation, the first IEEE International Electric Vehicle
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Marktech Optoelectronics today announced
Synopsys, Inc. a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced that CSR plc, a leader in wireless, location
Pictured from left to right: Dave Amps UK Sales Manager - Routeco, Markus Lorenz - Molex, John Harrison - Molex, Tony Usher Operations Director - Routeco, Gordon Graham - Molex
Molex Interconnect GmbH announced the new distribution agreement with Routeco Limited located in Milton Keynes. Routeco will promote and sell the Brad® industrial product range from Molex particularly
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced a new partnership with Amphenol TCS, a
The PV inverter market achieved a new record in 2011 with shipments exceeding 26 GW for the first time according to preliminary results from IMS Research. The research firm found that inverter shipments
Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has announced that its ultra low power Green VoIP chip
DSP Group(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, and Jungo Ltd., an NDS Group company and a leading provider of unified
XP Power today announced two new online product selection tools for engineers that ease the process of choosing a power supply. Available from the XP Power web site, http://www.xppower.com, the product
Energy Micro and Pengutronix today announced that they will be demonstrating μClinux for Cortex-M3, embedded Linux running on the energy friendly EFM32 Gecko range of microcontrollers.
This new
CISSOID, the leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, announced today its participation in a multi-disciplinary consortium tasked with developing innovative CMOS-compatible, high temperature
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has announced that it is now stocking
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a major order from Hydro One Networks Inc., the power transmission and distribution utility of the Canadian province of Ontario, to
Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile products, and Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced the extension of their
Entropic Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENTR), a leading provider of silicon and software solutions to enable connected home entertainment and P&F USA, the exclusive licensee for Philips Hospitality
LED lighting has evolved into a promising solution for replacing conventional lighting sources, such as fluorescent and incandescent lights. However, designers face several obstacles in residential
AMSC, a global solutions provider serving wind and grid leaders, today provided an update regarding its legal actions in China. As previously reported, AMSC has filed for arbitration and has filed
With the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) believed to be within days of announcing the final federal approval of the controversial Vogtle nuclear project, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
Texas Instruments today announced that Chris Allexandre has been elected a vice president of the company. In his new role, Allexandre will implement the TI sales strategy in Europe and drive revenue
Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in micro-scale thermal management and power generation solutions, today announced that its thin-film thermoelectric technology has achieved a 60.1°C temperature
Ericsson has unveiled its second digital-power Advanced Bus Converter platform for use with board-mounted DC/DC power modules in telecom and datacom applications. The company's new FRIDA II platform
Despite massive gains in global access to electricity over the last two decades, governments and development organizations must continue to invest in electrification to achieve critical health, environmental,
Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today the Xilinx Kintex™-7 FPGA DSP Development Kit with High-Speed Analog, supporting Xilinx's 7 series Targeted
Tektronix, the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced that Test & Measurement World has honoured the MDO4000 Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Series with a 2012 Best in Test award
INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, today revealed that it is integrating its near field communication (NFC) solutions into a next-generation
Micron Technology, Inc.announced earlier today (Feb 3) that the company is deeply saddened by the death of Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton in a small plane accident in Boise. Mr. Appleton was 51.
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is saddened by the tragic news of the death of Steve Appleton, CEO of Micron Technologies and a longstanding member of the Board of SIA. Steve was recognized
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced the signing of a global distribution
Echoing President Obama's State of the Union call for additional clean energy development, the US DOI and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has taken a major step towards commercial-scale offshore
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced its global distribution agreement with
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DuPont and Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., the world's largest producer of solar panels, have signed a strategic agreement to help increase the supply of photovoltaic materials and technologies
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the HGPRDT Series high-precision latch 2-phase output* type magnetic sensor for use in automotive equipment, supporting a wide operating temperature range between
Ericsson has unveiled its second digital-power Advanced Bus Converter platform for use with board-mounted DC/DC power modules in telecom and datacom applications. The company's new FRIDA II platform
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and LONDONJan. 30, 2012Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today
Rogers Corporation, represented by its Power Electronics Solutions (PES) Business Group, will showcase some of its more popular products for power electronics applications at the upcoming APEC 2012
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, and Thomas & Betts Corporation (NYSE: TNB), a North American leader in low voltage products, today announced that both companies' boards of
llowing their successful collaboration on the "Global Transport Scenarios 2050" study, the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and the World Energy Council (WEC) have signed a three year strategic partnership
TTI, Inc. announced today the promotion of Kevin Sink to the position of Vice President, Total Quality. Prior to this appointment, Sink has been in the position of Director Total Quality since 2010.
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and LEMO®, a global leader in the design
Molex Incorporated has initiated several strategic business developments to further demonstrate its commitment to developing innovative interconnect technologies for next-generation healthcare devices.
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced it has acquired the telecom clock
A Yokogawa DL850 ScopeCorder is playing a key part in tests on synchronised switching devices in power systems being carried out by Harmonizer Power Quality AB: a Swedish company that provides power-quality
A leading innovator in energy management, communication and control for the Smart Grid, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced it has expanded its portfolio in utility metering,
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) announces that its G3-PLC™ protocol has been approved by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) as a new low-frequency, OFDM-based narrowband powerline
Innovasic Semiconductor is pleased to announce that Advantech has selected the Innovasic fido1100 System on a Chip (SoC) solution to provide Profinet connectivity in their new APAX-5071 Profinet Communication
Siemens Industry, Inc. announced that it will host its 2012 Automation Summit at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel, June 25-28. The Summit will provide engineering and operational professionals,
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it has stock available for immediate purchase
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced that Yamaha has adopted the
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in high-performance analog, mixed signal and embedded signal processing solutions, will showcase innovative signal processing solutions for embedded applications
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) announced today it has entered into a one-year agreement with Pana-Pacific, a preferred integrator and engineering partner in the commercial vehicle market,
Molex Incorporated has announced that its Stac64™ Stackable Connection Systemis now validated against the most stringent specifications from the major key automotive original equipment manufacturers
At Cisco Live London next week, Eaton Power Quality will be offering a first look at the latest functionalities of its intelligent enclosure power distribution units (ePDU's). The new features include
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it is stocking components in support of
TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has announced two additions to Murata's LQH series of wirewound power inductors that feature low
EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE:AVT) company and EMEA's leading specialist in semiconductor distribution, has released its third annual ECOmise it™ Report. In this document, environmental activities
International Rectifier, IRÒ (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced it will showcase the company's latest power management solutions at the Applied Power Electronics
Two hundred leaders from the geothermal industry, the finance community and government agencies met yesterday at the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) fourth annual Finance Forum, held at the Marriott
SolarEdge Technologies Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end solar power optimization and PV monitoring solutions, announced the appointment of Mr. Joachim Nell to the position of General Manager
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) announced today that Bombardier Transportation, a leading producer of rail vehicles and rail transportation equipment, systems and services, has selected
Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, today announced it has extended its safety critical systems product capabilities to support complete RTCA DO-178C certification evidence
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, has signed a global distribution agreement
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has received the 2011 Avnet Top Passive Supplier Award. This award honours AVX as a leading supplier
Enabling designers to cost-effectively incorporate intelligence and remote connectivity into LED lighting designs and get to market faster, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today
The contract was signed during AMS Technologies' annual European Sales meeting in Bad Kohlgrub, Germany at the Guggenberg Alm. From left to right: Anders Frisk (Azpect), Jan Meise (AMS Technologies), Mikael Hell and Patrik Frihlén (Azpect), Knut Pogost (AMS Technologies), Per Skande (Azpect) and Philipp Weber (AMS Technologies).
Acquisition of Azpect Photonics: AMS Technologies AG announced today, that Sweden based Azpect Photonics AB will join the AMS Technologies team. The acquisition creates the largest pan-European consultancy
Siemens Industry, Inc. announced that it has been selected as the strategic process automation partner for Dow Corning, following an extensive review and evaluation process using Manufacturing Automation
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Picochip Ltd., who recently signed a definitive agreement
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital home, networking and mobile applications, announced today that it has joined
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of the world's
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, 4R Energy, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) and Sumitomo Corporation of America have formed a partnership to evaluate the reuse of lithium-ion
ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, and edacentrum, an institution that promotes research and development in
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it is stocking components in support of
Powervation Ltd., the pioneer in adaptive digital power management IC solutions that increase system efficiency, improve field reliability, and accelerate time to market, will discuss intelligent,
At APEC 2012, February 5-9, 2012, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Fairchild Semiconductor®, (NYSE: FCS) a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile products, will
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced the global addition of Dynastream
POWERVAR, Inc., a global leader in power management systems, has published an informative new industry white paper titled "The Business Case For Power Conditioning," that details how power quality
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Vicor Corporation today announced the
ProPhotonix Limited, (LSE:PPIX) (LSE:PPIR) (Pink Sheets:STKR), a designer and manufacturer of LED light engines and laser diodes modules as well as a distributor of premium vendors' laser diodes is
Oerlikon Solar presented its 2nd generation ThinFabTM at the World Future Energy Summit 2012 (WFES) in Abu Dhabi today. This end-to-end production line resets the standard for manufacturing sustainable
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced it was named the recipient of ZTE
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, will showcase its next-generation mixed-signal microcontrollers (MCUs) and development tools
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) has announced that it has developed an innovative, sustainable and highly efficient solar-powered street lighting solution, together with Philips Lighting. The
The accompanying photo for this press release depicts Wake Electric meter technician Grady Perry (left) installing a Sensus meter at the home of Wake Electric member and Sensus CEO and President, Peter Mainz (right), taken January 12, 2012.
Wake Electric Membership Corporation (Wake Electric) of Wake Forest, North Carolina has begun implementing a Sensus FlexNet™ advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system for its more than 35,000
REpower Systems SE has concluded a contract with an East Coast U.S. wind power developer for the delivery of 73 wind turbines. The REpower MM92 turbines with an overall power output of 150 megawatts
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) is showcasing new applications demonstrating how OMAP™ platform-based mobile devices can become your trusted gateway to demanding enterprise applications
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas and Avnet Technology Solutions Americas, both business regions of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), introduce Brilliant Digital Signage Suite of Services, a complete package
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company's IHLP® production line at its Be'er Sheva, Israel, plant has received Sony Green Partner certification through 2013. The
Rovi Corporation (Nasdaq:ROVI) today announced it has enhanced its extensive database of standardized information about global music, movies, games, books, and television - known as Rovi Data - with
Anglia Embedded, a leading distributor of displays, M2M and single board computers, today announced the expansion of its team with the appointment of Paul Senior as Divisional Marketing Manager -
Today we are proud to announce that we are changing our company name from Advanced Digital Logic Inc. to ADL Embedded Solutions Inc. This name change is due to a significant expansion in our product
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) and Belkin International, Inc. will demonstrate a "smart home" network that allows you to control light bulbs - each with its own IPv6 address - using a smartphone
DSP Group(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, and Huawei Device, a leading global information and communications technology
1. TI's new CC2541 Bluetooth low energy SoC
Release summary: This release introduces TI's new CC2541 Bluetooth low energy SoC, aimed at sensor applications in consumer medical, sports
In a unique, first-of-its kind generation-to-manufacturing proposal, CPS Energy is entering into negotiations for a power purchase agreement from one of the nation's largest solar projects. The project
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, has today announced the appointment of ZLG as an approved distributor of its ultra low power ARM® Cortex(TM) based Gecko MCU and
Rogers Corporation will exhibit and present a white paper concerning Thermal Conductivity at the upcoming DesignCon 2012 conference and exhibition. DesignCon (www.designcon.com), scheduled for January
Cork based Excelsys Technologies Ltd, a leading designer and manufacturer of high efficiency, low profile power supplies has been recognised by Deloitte as one of the top Irish Technology companies
Tektronix, the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, announced today that the company will be showcasing a wide-range of test and measurement products at Embedded World 2012 (Stand 205, Hall
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it will be exhibiting its industry-leading timing
Voltech announces that Kevin Parmenter will assume responsibility for Business Development, sales, marketing and applications in the Americas. Voltech is a leader in the development of test and measurement
Mersen announced today that it has entered into an agreement in principle with Eldre, the largest worldwide pure player in laminated busbars, for its acquisition.
This acquisition allows the Group
DSP Group(R), Inc.(Nasdaq:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, announced today the release of its cutting-edge DCX81 DECT chipset solution.
POWER-GEN Europe, the leading event for the international power industry, has announced that ‘Integrating the power sector' will be the overriding theme of the 2012 exhibition and conference, taking
Today Rovi Corporation (Nasdaq:ROVI) and Toshiba Corporation will demonstrate how Rovi TotalGuide is helping Toshiba bring a cutting-edge search and discovery experience on Toshiba's new line of L7200
At APEC 2012, February 5-9, 2012, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Fairchild Semiconductor®, (NYSE: FCS) a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile products, will
GE Energy (NYSE: GE) today announced an expansion of the innovative DLynx™ family of Point of Load (POL) digital DC power converters ranging in capacity from 3Amps to 40Amps. The DLynx portfolio
Consumer demand for high-performance, smart connectivity is revolutionizing consumer in-car experiences and creating growth opportunities for silicon providers that offer automotive-grade products
Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, has introduced Wind River Solution Accelerators for Android, a series of software modules to help developers jumpstart their Android development
Tektronix, a leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, announced today that the MDO4000 Mixed Domain Series oscilloscope has won the Elektra 2011 Test Product of the Year award, presented at the European
Avnet Embedded, a division of Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) announced today the addition of ILS Technology to its Americas offering. Avnet Embedded
TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, is pleased to announce that it's Zero Voltage Switching Converter (ZVSC) UK patent application has been approved for grant by the UK Intellectual
Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. (CSS) announced today the acquisition of primary assets of Massachusetts-based QuadTech, Inc., an industry-leading provider of electrical safety equipment and systems.
SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW) and Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Electric) today announced the formation of a new strategic joint venture to supply industry-leading products to the power
Avnet Abacus, one of Europe's leading interconnect, passive, electromechanical and power distributors, has received an award from Kingbright, the Taiwanese maker of LEDs and related lighting products
Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ:MOLX and MOLXA), a global electronic components company, today said that it has completed the acquisition of South Grafton, Mass.-based Temp-Flex Cable, Inc. Temp-Flex designs
SMTC Corporation (Nasdaq:SMTX) (TSX:SMX) ("SMTC"), a global electronics manufacturing services provider, today announced the licensing by the State of California Food and Drug Branch (FDB) to manufacture
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, has expanded its distribution relationship
All American Semiconductor, a leading distributor of electronic components, announces that it has been franchised by Mean Well Enterprises Co., Ltd. to carry their full line of switching power supply
ABB's design concept for a small parts assembly robot, nicknamed FRIDA (Flexible Robot Industrial Dual Arm), has won the prestigious red dot "best of the best" product design award within the workplace
I had the pleasure to talk with Parker Hannifin Corporation. With annual sales exceeding $12 billion in fiscal year 2011, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion
Electric energy efficiency savings are on a growth path in the U.S., and electric utilities are a major force behind the trend. The findings come from a new report published by the Institute for
ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects and cable assemblies, has partnered with distributor Pan Pacific Electronics to offer its advanced
RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced that
DNV has acquired 74.3% of KEMA's shares, creating a world-leading consulting and certification company within the cleaner energy, sustainability, power generation, transmission and distribution sectors.
DNV
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Magnetics Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2012 titled "Trends for AC Power Loss of High Frequency Power Magnetics." The session
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the signing of a global distribution agreement
Masaki Kakizaki, Manager TFT Marketing at Mitsubishi Electric Europe (right side) together with Erwin Hölzl, Sales und Marketing Manager Displays at Ultratronik
Mitsubishi Electric Europe has complemented its sales channel with the introduction of the innovative Premium Distributors Scheme in order to expand the market for high-end industrial TFTs. The new
RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced it has
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, is proud to announce that as of December 1st, 2011, all its current tantalum powder and wire suppliers
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced today the launch of "ST New Ventures", its corporate venture
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has triumphed in two categories at the
ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for information technology applications, has announced that Frantz Saintellemy will assume responsibility for
The U.S. Embassy in the Greek capital of Athens is placing the emphasis on solar power. In October, a photovoltaic array with a nominal power of 96,6kWp delivered by IBC SOLAR was put into operation
Eltek, the world leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications, electric vehicles and solar energy projects, announced today it has finalized the merger of
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the release of Libero® SoC v10.0.
Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today the launch of their latest development platform for designers implementing motor control systems, the Spartan®-6
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced that IC Compiler-Advanced Geometry
The City of West Chicago, Ill recently recognized Siemens Industry's local manufacturing operations with its Brilliance in Business "Green Initiatives" award during a ceremony at City Hall.
The
Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, features in the Daily Telegraph's just published list of 1000 of Britain's Brightest Businesses. According to the newspaper
Designed to operate in harsh in or outdoor environments such as those where damp, dust and gas are present (zones 2 and 22), the new signal towers are CE compliant in accordance with ATEX and have
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has made new appointments in the Executive Committee (EC) following the decision of Peter Leupp, head of the Power Systems division, to retire
Image processing specialist FRAMOS, announces the new USB3.0 Super-Speed Interface for the Visiosens VFU Camera Platform enabling data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps.
The Visiosens platform
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) today announced a nonexclusive worldwide license agreement with RFHIC Corporation, a global leader in cutting-edge RF power amplifiers, that provides access to Cree's pioneering
GridSense, a subsidiary of Acorn Energy, which develops and markets advanced monitoring solutions for the electric power industry, has developed a maintenance-free and battery-less monitoring system
As this year's holiday wish lists fill with the latest tech gadgets, parents should consider investing in a gift that will last their kids from middle school through high school and college - a new
Exar Corporation has announced that Louis DiNardo will join the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on January 3, 2012. He will replace interim President and Chief Executive
Imec and Holst Centre announced that they have made a micromachined harvester for vibration energy with a record output power of 489μW. Measurements and simulation show that the harvester is also
Caught between strong utility-scale project demand, declining solar incentives in distributed generation applications, module over-supply, and significant policy uncertainty, the North American photovoltaic
EnerSys, the world's largest manufacturer, marketer and distributor of industrial batteries, announced today the grand opening of its new battery manufacturing facility in Shuangqiao District, Chongqing,
BMW Group to Supply 1.6L and 2.0L Fuel Efficient Diesel Engines to Toyota Motor Europe
BMW Group (BMW) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announce that they today signed a memorandum of understanding
Texas Instruments Incorporated announced the election of three of its engineers to IEEE Fellow, a distinction reserved for select IEEE members whose extraordinary accomplishments are deemed fitting
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. has announced a series of actions to be taken during the fourth quarter of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012 that will reduce the company's global workforce, right
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the release of 13 new devices in 3 different product series in its 32-bit AVR® UC3 product portfolio.
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and a leading provider of solutions for photovoltaic systems, will
Just two weeks after its introduction, Amazon's Kindle Fire already is shaking up the market, with the device expected to surpass all other iPad rivals to take second place in the global media tablet
Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, the City of San Jose, and Team San Jose, the manager of the convention center and convention and visitors bureau, today
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced that its Raleigh-based Smart Grid Center of Excellence facility, first announced last year and backed by a $10 million investment
Mobile telephones and mobile internet enable us to be available 24 hours a day and this means that being left alone at home has become a luxury. Seeing who is at the door gives us the option of opening
Ventyx®, an ABB company, today announced the availability of model-based volt/VAR optimization (VVO) as a commercially available application in the newest release of Ventyx Network Manager™ DMS (distribution
The Distributed-power Open Standards Alliance (DOSA), a global association dedicated to furthering compatibility and standardization in the DC-DC board mounted power conversion market, recently approved
Staco Energy Products Company announces the addition of UPS industry veteran Jim Beiersdorff to the position of Eastern Regional Manager. Beiersdorff, who is based in the Burlington, WI area, brings
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced that its 28-Gbps Serializer/Deserializer
After years of focused effort to bring our products to the market, Aptera Motors is closing its doors, effective today. This is a difficult time for everyone connected with our company because we
Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, announced today that it has entered into a worldwide sales distribution agreement
Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG), one of the world's leading LED lighting manufacturers, announced today that its new low cost World Bulb™ - an omnidirectional 60-watt equivalent A19 LED bulb
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, announced today that Denis Fouquet, founder and president of newly acquired French embedded specialist distributor DE2, was named as
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) today reported that its Swiss subsidiary will integrate and evaluate graphene-based electrode material produced through a European Union (EU)-funded technology
Kistler, a worldwide supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque and acceleration, has introduced the Type 4021B industrial melt
DuPont was recently recognized with a Supplier Excellence Award from Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., a global leader in solar energy and the world's leading solar company, for providing superior
Indium Corporation announces the promotion of Chris Nash to Technical Support Engineer for the Global Accounts Group. In this new position, Chris's technical responsibilities have been expanded to
The Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid (ADS) announced today that several new individuals had been elected to the organization's Board of Directors. ADS is a non-profit organization based
Oerlikon Solar announced today another milestone to further reduce the cost of production for its Micromorph® thin film silicon PV panels. Based on individual agreements between Oerlikon Solar and
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that the IDT CPS-1848 and CPS-1616
Fulfilling the need for ultra-low-power microcontrollers (MCUs) in the automotive market, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the qualification of MSP430™ 16-bit microcontrollers
International Light Technologies (ILT), a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of light measurement and detection systems, is pleased to announce that the ILT CanopyLight™ LED Retrofit Kit
Arrow Electronics announces the start of an enhanced technical support programme for Texas Instruments' (TI) new SIMPLE SWITCHER nano modules and regulators. TI's nano products are power management
Higher power efficiency, density, reliability, and lower volume and cost: How to reach these goals and what solutions are feasible? These topics will be discussed at the 7th CIPS Conference by power
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced a complete Digital Audio Platform for consumer, automotive and industrial applications.
Powersolve continues to bring innovative power products to the marketplace with the introduction of Lithium Polymer thin cells that can be manufactured down to just 0.4mm thick. The CP Series consists
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, has introduced a software tool enabling designers to accurately predict battery cell life expectancy in applications based on its
Laird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of customized performance-critical components and systems for advanced electronics and wireless products, today announced that it
TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, announces that its scope for safety testing has recently been updated to include the Third Edition of 60601-1, the new safety standard for Medical
Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has announced that it is shipping system level power
LEDnovation, a leading innovator in LED lighting and replacement lamp technology, today announced availability of the EnhanceLite® PAR38 Spot. With a 3000K color temperature and tight, 14° beam angle,
Matrox Graphics announced today its Matrox Avio KVM extender and Matrox Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller boards will be demonstrated together, as key components of a collaborative, high-performance
The latest figures point to significant growth in the Chinese solar market, underlining the ever more important role it plays in the global solar industry. The international role of the Chinese companies
REpower Systems SE has concluded a contract with EverPower for the delivery of a total of 68 wind turbines. REpower MM92 type turbines are destined for the Twin Ridges wind project in Somerset County,
One of the largest on roof photovoltaic projects in the free state of Thuringia was inaugurated on November 21st. The State Environment Minister Juergen Reinholz officially inaugurated the solar plant
Left to right:
Jon Boxall, Global Head of Semiconductors and Electronics Test & Measurement, RS Components Nicola Gomiero, Distribution Sales Director, LeCroy
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has received the 2011 ‘Distributor of
Molex Incorporated and TMG Technologie und Engineering GmbH have announced a strategic cooperation focusing on industrial communication technologies and service activities for protocol stack integration.
AVX Corporation was chosen as the first stop on the Rutronik "Customer Meets Supplier Tour." AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive electronic components and interconnect solutions, recently hosted
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will develop key applications for an instrument designed for meteorological observations onboard satellites for the Canadian Space Agency's
Avnet Abacus, one of Europe's leading interconnect, passive, electromechanical and power distributors, has announced that it has signed a Pan-European franchise agreement with Murata covering the
Maxwell Technologies' (Nasdaq: MXWL) Chief Executive Officer, David Schramm, will make a presentation at 10:00 AM (PST), December 1, at the Robert W. Baird & Co. 2011 Clean Technology Conference at
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world-leading supplier of set-top box ICs, has obtained MoCA®
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today focused the spotlight on its new global distribution
Analog Devices Inc. (ADI: NYSE), a global leader in high-performance signal processing technology, has been named one of the world's most innovative companies, according to the Thomson Reuters 2011
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, today announced full details of its
For over ten years, design engineers have attended our intensive four-day laboratory workshops to gain a unique hands-on experience. Mornings are steeped in theory, design ideas, control schemes and
Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, is pleased to announce that its MEDISTAX® range of power supplies for medical applications has now been approved to the
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced updates to its Identify® and
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced its global distribution agreement with
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it has finalized an exclusive international
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), today announced the addition of vibration energy harvesting manufacturer, Midé to its line card. Avnet will offer
Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in micro-scale thermal management and power generation solutions, has developed two new energy harvesting subsystems for the plumbing and HVAC industries. The
Diodes Incorporated wins the NMI's Manufacturing Site of the Year award for 2011. Pictured left to right are: Derek Boyd, CEO of the NMI, Craig Davey, Principal Equipment Engineer, Diodes Incorporated and John Langhan, Director of award sponsor Merit Merrell.
Diodes Incorporated has picked up two awards from the United Kingdom's National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) at its prestigious Industry Summit & Gala Dinner and Awards 2011 held at the Wyndham
Nitronex, a leader in the design and manufacture of gallium nitride (GaN) based RF solutions for high performance applications in the defense, communications, cable TV, and industrial & scientific
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has agreed to acquire Powercorp, an Australian renewable power automation company. This acquisition strengthens ABB's portfolio of control technologies
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced an exclusive global distribution partnership
Cree, Inc.'s Ruud Lighting subsidiary, based in Racine, Wisc., will hold a groundbreaking ceremony today to highlight a 208,000-square-foot expansion to its manufacturing facility. The company's $24.5
Avnet Abacus, one of Europe's leading interconnect, passive, electromechanical and power distributors, has announced two new piezo electric buzzers from Kingstate Electronics Corporation via a Pan-European
Energy Micro and Hakuto sign a distribution agreement for Japan. Jun Takagi, Director & Vice President Semiconductor Devices First Division of Hakuto is pictured with Energy Micro's President and CEO, Geir Førre.
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and RF radio company, has announced a distribution agreement with Hakuto in Japan. Hakuto will promote Energy Micro's complete range of ultra low
With the challenges and pressures to deliver on time and within spec first time; a scenario that all designers now find themselves in, it is imperative that a high quality design reference is close
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announces a special pre-conference training event focused specifically on the importance of transformers at power generation stations.
This
INSIDE Secure and Integrated Device Technology (NASDAQ: IDTI) today announced that the two companies have collaborated to bring to market a compact, single-package secure microcontroller and oscillator
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today a five-city SpeedWay® technical seminar series focused on data converters. Taught by technical specialists
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that Netezza, an IBM Company and the leader in data warehouse appliances, is using the innovative programmable Lattice Power Manager
Freescale Semiconductor and Telecom Italia presented the latest advancement of the Energy@Home consortium during the recent Design with Freescale (DWF) Italian session in Milan. The Energy@Home consortium,
FEI (Nasdaq:FEIC), a leading instrumentation company providing imaging and analysis systems for research and industry, today announced that it has acquired TILL Photonics of Munich, Germany. TILL
Ventyx®, an ABB company, today announced a significant new software license contract that will contribute to reliable power distribution for the Lyse Group, an energy and telecommunications company,
TTI, Inc. has received industry accolades for its 2010 marketing efforts from the Electronics Components Industry Association (ECIA) and UBM Electronics. The awards were presented at the annual conference
The American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) applauds the commitment made today by the Asia-Pacific region's Trade Ministers to facilitate the cross-border trade and approval of energy-efficient
Renesas Electronics Europe offers two compatible microcontroller (MCU) families designed to provide flexible and scalable solutions for the next generation of smart meters. Both RX210 and RX630 MCUs
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced that it has added Digilent, Inc., a leading manufacturer of Xilinx development boards, programming
Magma Design Automation Inc. (Nasdaq: LAVA), a provider of chip design software, today announced that Adapteva used Magma software to tape out the Epiphany-IV 64-core microprocessor array IC targeted
Left to right: Fred Bell, Vice President, Global Distribution, Molex Roger Pickett, Head of Electronic purchasing, RS Components Valerie Ramon, Category Business Manager, Emech & Connectors, RS Components Mark Davies, Distribution Corporate Account Manager, Europe, Molex Chris Page, General Manager Electronics, Electrocomponents Paul Keenan, Regional Sales Manager, Northern Europe, Molex
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has received the '2011 Global Catalogue
WAGO Corporation's EPSITRON® COMPACT Power Supply family has earned Germanischer Lloyd (GL) approvals and has passed Environmental Category C and EMC2 testing. A marine mainstay, GL approval brings
Starter packs for graphics display designers are available from Electronic Assembly, a company, which specializes in industrial displays. The packs contain an extensive development toolkit for users
Dongbu HiTek today announced that it has begun volume production of DC/DC converters for Wuxi Silicon Technology (WST), a fabless semiconductor company based in Wuxi, China. The synchronous step-down
OSRAM has recorded yet another important success with regard to research in the field of organic light diodes (OLED). The company's researchers have developed so-called "flexible" OLED, which attain
REpower Systems SE has signed a contract with EDF EN Canada Inc. to supply a total of 75 wind turbines in the Canadian province of Québec. This is the third release order from the framework agreement
RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced that
Based on its comprehensive portfolio of high performance connectors, ERNI Electronics is constantly and consistently further developing its range of services. The offering includes state-of-the-art
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced an exclusive global distribution partnership
Depco Power Systems is proud to be the official state of Texas vendor for Atlas Copco generators as of October 4, 2011. The Atlas Copco brand has a long-standing history in the world of power generation
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced that Clare semiconductor
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, announced today that it has agreed to purchase the French company DE2 SAS, to strengthen its Avnet Embedded business unit in EMEA.
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, today unveiled Version 3 of DesignSpark
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced that it received TSMC's 2011
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that it is providing funding for a team of leading energy organizations to perform a broad study that will assess the most promising sites for high
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that it has shipped more than 15 million Power Manager devices. All seven Power Manager devices have been broadly adopted in a wide
PCIM South America will be held for the first time from 11 - 13 September 2012 in Sao Paulo. Following the success of PCIM Europe and PCIM Asia, organizer Mesago PCIM GmbH is launching the new event
Trilliant, a global smart grid communications leader, today announced that 16 leading home energy companies have joined with Trilliant to deliver simplified, interoperable energy awareness devices
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX2982, the first broadband, HomePlug® 1.0-compliant, powerline communications transceiver for harsh industrial environments. The MAX2982 is
ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, has developed a rugged, lightweight, "no-profile" interconnect system designed
Rutronik offers the first intelligent IGBT (integrated insulated gate bipolar transistor drive optocoupler with integrated IGBT protection functions from Renesas.
The PS9402 comprises a gallium-aluminum-arsenide
Designers facing the challenge of designing a flyback circuit for their applications' power supply just had their job made easier. Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, announces that more than 930 LR6(TM) six-inch LED downlights and LR24(TM) LED lay-in luminaries have been installed at Camp Pendleton Marine
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the immediate availability of modules supporting
TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, celebrated the opening of its second factory in Málaga, Spain. The new plant for the development and manufacture of power capacitors is located in the
Luso Electronics Distribution, the sole UK and Ireland representative for SynQor power supplies and related components, has announced availability of the new SynQor RailQor series of DC-DC converters
Left to right
Lisa Keller, Director Front End Product and Program Management Bill Smith, Director Product Management for Board Mount Power Mike Schiano. Director Planning and Business Development
Murata Power Solutions today announced three senior Product Management and Business Development appointments that have global responsibilities.
Bill Smith is promoted to the position of Director
The "BEKA LEDlume" is the latest range from the South African street lighting manufacturer BEKA. All variations of these luminaires are equipped with Oslon SSL LED by OSRAM Opto Semiconductors. The
Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced an agreement with SemiSouth Laboratories to act as a sales
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced its partnership with Toumaz, a pioneer
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, and IO, the leading provider of next-generation modular data center technology and services, have agreed to partner in the development of a
VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) will exhibit at Euromold in Frankfurt for the second time in 2011. The world's leading trade show for mould making and tooling design and development will be held
ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) today completed the previously announced spin offs of its Defense and Information Solutions business and its Water Technology and Services business.
With the spin offs
Master Distributors, a leading distributor of electromechanical, interconnect, and passive components, announces that it carries a broad selection of TE's Corcom standard power entry modules and power
Football fans of the University of Michigan kicked off the 2011 season enjoying a new look to Michigan Stadium, now complete with newly upgraded scoreboards from Lighthouse Technologies. The state-of-the-art
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announces the launch of its second Medical Applications
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced the global addition of ILLUMRA
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland and the University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy, have collaborated on the design of an advanced instrument for measuring magnetic
Infineon Technologies is the global market leader in power semiconductors for the eighth consecutive year. According to IMS Research* data, Infineon again strengthened its position in 2010 and commands
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today publicized its global distribution agreement with
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth over $50 million from Hydro-Québec to upgrade vital components of Canada's leading power utility's ultra-high voltage
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), a leading supplier of high performance printed circuit boards for use in high frequency applications and harsh environments, including defense, aerospace, telecommunications
The prestigious IEEE Gerald Kliman Innovator Award 2011 is going to the PCIM Advisory Board chairman Prof. Leo Lorenz from Infineon Technologies.
The award may be presented annually to an individual
On Track Innovations Ltd. ("OTI") (Nasdaq:OTIV) today announced that its subsidiary, PARX Ltd. ("PARX"), has signed an operations agreement with H.S.
Participacoes Ltda., which is part of the Brazilian
Embedded software programming comprises the majority of the product development cycle. Significantly reducing learning curves and accelerating development time in the embedded design process, Texas
The Supervisory Board of Infineon Technologies AG resolved yesterday to extend the Management Board by one member. Arunjai Mittal is appointed to the Management Board effective January 1, 2012. The
Effective since October 1, 2011, photovoltaics specialist IBC SOLAR offers a 10-year product warranty for all solar modules within the IBC MonoSol and IBC PolySol series. The new warranty conditions
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) responds to the plea of its military and aerospace customers with two programs that provide small and large quantities of lead (SnPb) finished ICs.
Market
ABB, the solar industry's leading power technology solutions provider, today announced several major technological developments from the floor at the Solar Power International 2011 conference. ABB
Avnet Express, the e-Commerce engine for Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced the immediate in-stock availability of Texas Instruments'
Along with EPSG (Ethernet Powerlink Standardisation Group), Altera, Freescale and other partners, Arrow Electronics is introducing a new Ethernet Powerlink solution at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES trade fair
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced a partnership with SEGGER to deliver embedded
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the immediate availability of OSRAM Opto
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and the
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced a new worldwide distribution agreement
Avnet Memec, Europe's only pan-European specialist technical component distributor, today announced that its transformation into a dynamic, vertically aligned and customer focussed business has allowed
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, and Tektronix, a leading supplier of
Following the successful audit by the TÜV Rheinland Technical Inspectorate, ERNI Electronics has been awarded ISO TS 16949:2009 certification. The ISO TS 16949 Technical Specification is the first
Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG) (Rogers) and Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. (TSE: 4217) (Hitachi Chemical) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a strategic collaboration agreement (Agreement)
BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging motor requirements for a meat cutting tool in a food processing application. Key to the product's
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has just wrapped another groundbreaking virtual Power Forum. In case you missed any technical presentations from
This week in Hong Kong, CCT Tech International Ltd. is demonstrating new home control systems based on DECT ULE (Ultra Low Energy). This demonstration represents a strategic portfolio expansion by
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and the US subsidiary of Macronix International
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the in-stock availability of over 40 types
OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, announces that it has expanded its distribution agreement with Acal BFI - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - into Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Austria. For
Enecsys to demonstrate how solar PV micro inverters out-perform string inverters for service life, reliability and energy harvest Cambridge, UK, October 11, 2011: Enecsys Limited, a leading provider
ABB, the wind industry's leading power technology solutions provider, today announced its full support for the emerging offshore wind market in North America at this week's AWEA Offshore Windpower
Avnet Embedded in EMEA, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) company, today announced the introduction of a unique Advantage Pack solution, complete with a ready-to-use Windows Embedded OS image script and Panel
GE Energy (NYSE: GE) today announced the new CP2000TE OEM power supply for front-end rectifier requirements in datacenter, telecom and other industrial applications. The newest member of the high-performance
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, and Ford Motor Company today announced the new Ford Electric Vehicle (EV) Home Charging Station has achieved UL certification for UL 2231,
Energy Micro has announced it has gained ISO 9001:2008 registration of its quality management system for the design and manufacture of its range of energy friendly microcontrollers and RF radios.
Freescale Semiconductor announced that it is collaborating with Qualcomm Atheros to demonstrate home energy management using the Smart Energy Profile 2.0 over Wi-Fi, Ethernet and HomePlug(R) Green
An exciting range of CHERRY premium-quality keyboards and desktops are available at this year's London International Technology Show, ExCel, London, October 21 - 23. Renowned for their stylish appearance
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has produced the first chips ("first silicon") on a 300-millimeter thin wafer for power semiconductors at the Villach site in Austria. This makes
Keil MDK-ARM™ development environment has been selected by Gemalto as the toolchain for all its ARM processor-based smartcard development.
"Software development for smartcards requires advanced
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced the industry's smallest hermetic
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced four new system solutions for Smart Grid and metering applications, enabling designers to further accelerate time to market for PLC-based
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems g, today announced the availability of enhancements
O2Micro(R) International Limited (Nasdaq:OIIM) was issued 15 claims under United States patent number 7,999,554 for its Battery Voltage Translator circuitry.
O2Micro's patented circuitry monitors
RS Components (RS), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products and the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), has been short-listed in the 2011
Freescale Semiconductor announced today the formal opening of its newly established Research and Development Centre of Excellence (CoE) in East Kilbride, Scotland. This leading edge R&D program employs
ARM and UMC (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced a long-term agreement that provides UMC foundry customers with access to the latest advanced ARM Artisan®
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced that effective immediately the existing distributors in its global network will integrate National Semiconductor products onto their
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and Bombardier Transportation have entered into a strategic partnership in the field of drive electronics for advanced rail vehicles. The agreement
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) has joined 11 other companies in the smart grid industry to form a new global partnership, the G3-PLC Alliance. Announced at the Metering Europe Conference
eoSemi, the all-silicon oscillator company, has appointed Intralink as strategic sales partner for the East Asian markets of Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea.
Headquartered in Oxford, UK, with offices
Twelve major players in the smart grid industry are announcing a new global partnership at the Metering Europe Conference in Amsterdam (October 4 - 6, 2011) to support the deployment of the new power
Enecsys Limited has teamed with Ember to bring wireless ZigBee communications to roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) systems so that households and businesses can better monitor and optimize their systems'
Leviton Manufacturing Company, the leader in electrical wiring devices, lighting energy management systems and commercial data networking solutions, today announces the acquisition of Obvius, a recognized
American Lighting, an innovative manufacturer and distributor of lighting technologies for residential, commercial and specialty markets, announced today its American Lighting Partner Program, a comprehensive
Rogers Corporation's (NYSE:ROG) Advanced Circuit Materials Division (ACMD) will display its high-performance circuit-material solutions October 11-13 at the 2011 European Microwave Week exhibition
In a development that could slow the downward spiral of prices and profit margins in the solar industry, the market share of high-efficiency crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic (PV) cells is expected
ACAL BFi, a division of Acal plc (FTSE:ACL) has signed a pan-European franchise agreement with OriginGPS, one of the world's leading manufacturers of miniature GPS modules. The agreement adds the
SILICA, a leading semiconductor distributor in Europe and an Avnet (NYSE: AVT) company, today announced that it has expanded its Analog offering in Europe with National products from Texas Instruments
Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, and Redpine Signals today announced that system engineers can easily implement 802.11n Wi-Fi to all Atmel AVR® and
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and LS Research have signed a global distribution
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced advances in its Galaxy™ Implementation
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that they will now be stocking the progressive
Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Advanced Digital Design, S.A. ("ADD Semiconductor"), a privately held company based in Zaragoza,
Powervation Ltd., the pioneer in adaptive digital power management IC solutions that increase system efficiency, improve field reliability, and accelerate time to market, has joined forces with Murata
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) will showcase new technologies for smarter energy applications from power-grid infrastructure to smart meters and smart plugs for home appliances at
Innovolt, the leader in intelligent electronics protection, today announces that its technology is available for licensing to markets ranging from consumer electronics, medical technology, cable and
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has teamed up with Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) to hold a series of SpeedWay® technical seminars on the new
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced its continued expansion into Europe with
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (www.epc-co.com) the leader in energy-efficient enhancement mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power transistors used in power conversion applications, has received
Coca-Cola is utilizing green solar power in its Valpré plant at Heidelberg in South Africa. At the site of a newly constructed water bottling plant, a photovoltaic system was built using components
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) will offer both packaging and thermal management solutions at the 2011 International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS) Conference and Exhibition in the Long
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, announces its entire family of LED-based troffer replacements, including the latest Cree CR series of troffers, have been qualified by the
In a move to improve lighting quality and safety at its Cold Canyon Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in San Luis Obispo, Calif., Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) upgraded its lighting system with
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced its continued expansion into Europe with
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the acquisition of National Semiconductor (NYSE: NSM) is complete.
"National is now a strategic part of TI's Analog growth
RS Components (RS), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products and the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), has expanded its portfolio of exclusive
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the immediate availability of the in-demand
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, continues to expand its portfolio of products to simplify and speed the
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced that the Eastern Nebraska Public Power District Consortium (ENPPDC), with the support of Boreas Group LLC, has selected ABB
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced the following organizational changes to better serve its customers:
Created Worldwide Customer Operations intended to increase responsiveness
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announces today that it will distribute Carling Technology, one of the world's largest manufacturers of mechanical
Solyndra LLC, the American manufacturer of innovative cylindrical solar systems for commercial rooftops announced on August 31, 2011 that global economic and solar industry market conditions have
Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has announced that its DECT ULE (ultra low energy) technology
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that, following the publication and widespread adoption of its Power 2 You guide to power management, Lattice is launching the worldwide
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduces the EPC9006 development board to make it easier for engineers to start designing with a 100 V enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) field
Peter Bauer (right), CEO of Infineon Technologies AG, in discussion with Dr. Hans-Peter Friedrich, German Federal Minister of the Interior (BMI), and Dr. Helmut Gassel (left), President of the Chip Card & Security Division at Infineon, about the security cooperation between Infineon and BMI.
Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) and the semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies AG are deepening their cooperation in the IT security sector. The German Federal Minister
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) announced today that Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. (Yutong), China's largest bus manufacturer, has selected Maxwell ultracapacitors for energy storage and
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the launch of the new Mouser Mobile Compatible
US Renewables Group (USRG) announced today its plan to provide $344 million in financing for a project led by SolarCity to install solar panels on military housing across the United States. USRG's
Future Electronics is pleased to announce its newly designed website, launched on Saturday, August 20th, after months of design changes and software improvements.
The new site achieves a number
The GridWise Alliance, the leading coalition advocating for the transformation of the electric system, in partnership with the United States Department of Energy (DOE), today announced the addition
Premo (Wuxi location) in China a leading global provider of Inductive Components, today announced that its HCT-xxDS5, HCT-xxDSR5, HCT-xxPT5, HCT-xxPTR5, HCT-xxA05 and HCT-xxSY, devices received
REpower Systems SE (WKN 617703) is to present a 50-hertz version of its new MM100 wind turbine at the Italian wind energy trade fair, Eolica Expo Mediterranean, from 14 to 16 September in Rome. With
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) will display a sampling of its wide array of electronic printed-circuit-board (PCB) material solutions at the upcoming IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition, September
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announced its vision for the future of personal mobile satellite communications, Iridium Force(TM). This vision uses the power of the world's furthest reaching
RS Components (RS) the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products and the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), has established a new 'Connectivity
Novatel Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVTL), a leading provider of intelligent wireless networking solutions, and ACAL BFi, a division of Acal plc (FTSE:ACL) have signed a distribution agreement covering
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:AEIS) announced today that the company's
Ascent(R) DC Power Supply has been selected as the process tool of record by one of the world's largest suppliers
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and a leading supplier of EEPROM memories, announced the strengthening
Despite the impact of the Japan earthquake, shipments of hard disk drives (HDD) edged up in the second quarter, according to a new IHS iSuppli Storage Space Market Brief from information and analysis
Germany's annual power consumption is approximately 500 terawatt-hours (TWh) or 500 trillion watt-hours, with lighting accounting for almost 12 percent of that figure. Even today, as much as 11.5
eoSemi, the all-silicon oscillator company, announces the appointment of Mark Newton as VP Operations. Newton was previously VP Operations at Trident Microsystems and before that held senior management
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, and Achronix Semiconductor, builder of high
Volker Schlotmann, Minister of Transportation, Construction and Rural Development in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Germany), and Udo Möhrstedt, CEO of IBC SOLAR, today installed the final module
With the support of OSRAM, bloggers Timm Rotter and Fritz Lorek launch an online platform on the subject of light on two and four wheels
What's the difference between halogen, xenon and LED light?
Measurement Specialties, Inc. (Nasdaq:MEAS) (the "Company"), a global designer and manufacturer of sensors and sensor-based systems, announced today that they have entered into an exclusive license
ULIS, a manufacturer of high-quality infrared imaging sensors for thermography, security, automotive and military applications announced today that the company will collaborate with CEA/Leti, a leading
Z-Wave alliance partner GreenWave Reality (www.z-wavealliance.org) has been selected by one of Denmark's largest energy provider - SEAS-NVE - to assist with a special energy saving campaign. Since
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it has partnered with MikroElektronika
SEMIKRON, global leader in power electronic systems, goes live with its new power electronics knowledge platform. The knowledge platform www.powerelectronics-base.com excerpts, in both German and
Omron Electronic Components has presented Rutronik, one of the leading broadline component distributors, with a special European distributor award for the 2010/2011 year.
The award has been
TDK-Lambda's Regional Sales Manager, Sean Evans (pictured right) firms the Ireland distribution deal with Declan Bowers, Managing Director of Futura Electronics.
With the signing of a franchised distribution agreement with Futura Electronics, power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda Corporation, a group company of TDK Corporation, significantly extends its reach
Wolfgang Dehen, Chairman of the Managing Board, and Prof. Dr. Annette Schavan, German Federal Minister of Education and Research, at the opening of OLED pilot production line in Regensburg
With the launch of the pilot production line for organic light emitting diodes (OLED) in Regensburg on 30 August, OSRAM has set an important milestone on the road toward volume manufacturing. As a
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN), the industry leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity solutions, today launched ten Bluetooth® low energy technology (Bluetooth v4.0) profiles
Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has announced its companion IC for the Intel® Atom(TM)
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has won Harwin's Global Distributor of the Year award for
Avnet Express, the e-Commerce engine for Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), announces new Web enhancements for customers in the Americas with existing supply
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the release of a new Product Knowledge
Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG) will be showcasing its high performance, cost-effective laminate materials for antenna applications at the upcoming Antenna Systems 2011 Conference and Expo September
Ericsson Power Modules has launched a new application, or ‘app', for Android smartphones that delivers easy access to real-time strategic information on the latest advanced power technologies available
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, is gearing up to sponsor Chinese Indycar driver Ho-Pin Tung in the
Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the world leader in LED driver ICs for general lighting applications, today published a new reference design for a 25-watt LED T8 tube ballast power supply. Notable
Newnes, an imprint of Elsevier Science & Technology Books, has published an eagerly awaited "bible" of analog electronic engineering and design by two industry leaders.
Analog Circuit Design by
Fister joins Enecsys with over 30 years of experience in leading technology companies including five years as CEO of the publicly-listed EDA software company, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. where he
UNIPOWER LLC, announces the acquisition of Universal Voltronics Corporation (UVC), a company with over 40 years of experience in high-voltage power applications. Currently, the company manufactures
InterFET Corporation, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of discrete Junction Field Effect Transistors (JFET) devices, announced today that Dan E. Roberts, the company's President/CEO and
Avnet Abacus, one of Europe's leading power, interconnect, passive, and electromechanical distributors is teaming up with some of the world's leading manufacturers of power components to deliver a
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global authorized distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it has completed the rigorous audits
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today announced the availability of its mobile app for the Apple iPhone® and AndroidTM-powered smartphones, making it the first semiconductor supplier
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for tools and test equipment, today publicized its new international distribution agreement with LeCroy,
Nuvation Engineering, a leading provider of electronic product development services, has recently moved into a new product design center in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The new facility features a
Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced the appointment of Ravi Kichloo to lead the global Business Migration Team. In this critical role, Kichloo
The Honorable United States Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) visited the ABB power transformer facility in St. Louis on August 9 to learn how companies like ABB, the world's leading provider of transmission
In line with the company's focus on Electronic Design Engineers, driving business to the web and growth in emerging markets, Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl), has announced worldwide stocking distribution
With growing interest and investment in electric vehicles and support infrastructure a new specialist website for charging connectors and cables for electric vehicles goes live on 15th August. ecarconnectors
Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a world leader in semiconductors for high-performance signal processing applications and longtime collaborator with the automotive industry, has received the 2009-2010
ABB, the world's leading power and automation technology company, announced today it has reached a major construction milestone for its high-voltage transmission cable factory: the exterior structure
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced its PowerLab library, the industry's most extensive collection of tested power management reference designs. The PowerLab library helps
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it has signed a global distribution agreement
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd. have
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, today announced that Markus Florian has joined the company as Sales Director for Central Europe. The appointment further strengthens
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) announced today that it has acquired Prospect Technology Corp. (Prospect Technology), an electronic components distributor with operations in Taiwan. Prospect Technology provides
The High Performance Foams Division of Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), located in Chicago, Illinois, has been awarded a Silver Performance Excellence Award for 2010 by Boeing. The Boeing Performance
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $1 billion from the Dutch-German transmission grid operator TenneT to supply a power link connecting offshore
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global authorized distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it has completed the rigorous audits
Dongbu HiTek today announced it has begun volume production of high dynamic range (HDR) CMOS image sensor (CIS) chips for BYD Microelectronics, a subsidiary of BYD Company Limited, a leading Chinese
RS Components (RS) the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products and the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), has celebrated the first anniversary
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it has signed a new global contract with
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) has shipped more than 30 million units of its PowerStackTM packaging technology, which significantly boosts performance, lowers power and improves chip
The 2012 Audi new car models will be the first following National Semiconductor Corp.'s (NYSE:NSM) arrangement with Audi AG to provide analog integrated circuits (ICs) and subsystems for Modular Infotainment
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of pushbutton switches, tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has expanded its switch product offering with
DuPont today announced that it has acquired Innovalight, Inc., a company specializing in advanced silicon inks and process technologies that increase the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells.
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced its award-winning SmartFusion® customizable
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it has stock of TE's innovative
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced today that it has made a proposal to the
Rochester Electronics, the world's largest authorized manufacturer and distributor of end-of-life and mature semiconductors, recently received, for the second consecutive year, the Supplier Excellence
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) announced that the company is shipping Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chips for devices running Google's Chrome-based operating system. A TPM is an
The Call for Papers PCIM Europe 2012 is now open. The deadline for abstract submissions (previously unpublished presentations only) is 14 October 2011. The event is Europe's number one meeting place
(Left to Right): Julian Wood (Managing Director), Kay Stone (Production Operative), Steve Dewey (Materials Supervisor), Paul Green (Production Manager), Carol Martin (Production Supervisor), Shaun Ray (Test Engineer), Mandy Wasteney (Production Supervisor), Heather Warren (Support Engineer), Mark Wasteney (Test Engineer), Rob Sharpington (Draftsman), Chris Louch (Information & Communications), Dan Buckler (Production Assistant)
Celab, the high reliability power solution design company, celebrated this month their 40th anniversary by visiting the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust.
Selected members of staff visited the museum
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, is continuing to expand its global sales network with the appointment of its first local distributor for the Russian market. Eltech
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, is stocking the new Amphenol® Industrial KTK Series High
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced it has acquired the millimeterwave
Cree, a market leader in LED lighting, has appointed Stephan Greiner to Vice President of its EMEA region. Stephan Greiner leads the team from the German regional headquarter. In his role, he is responsible
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Ricoh Company Ltd., a global leader in imaging devices
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, offers electronic engineers and procurement
ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, is designing and building a new, first-of-its-kind transformer safety solution - the arc-resistant, medium voltage, dry-type transformer -
Amantys Limited (Amantys), an energy efficiency power electronics company, today announced the successful closure of a $7 million Series A round. The new funding enables Amantys to continue with the
Financial investor OEP acquired VAC in 2005 and successfully realised the company's growth potential with extensive investments. Today VAC is a leading global company delivering robust growth and
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier
Avnet Abacus, one of Europe's leading interconnect, passive, electromechanical and power distributors, has recently been named ‘Design Distributor of the Year 2010' by Amphenol Infocom. The award
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will design and install an advanced, direct current (DC) power distribution system for green.ch, one of the top information and communications
The new distribution agreement is part of the growth process and international implementation that guides the Spanish inductive components manufacturer from the last 10 years. Present in France since
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components for immediate shipment, has experienced a substantial sales boost in the second
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it is now selling products for M/A-COM Technology
RS Components (RS), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products and the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), is sponsoring the 2011 Institution
Avnet Memec today announced that it has expanded its component distribution agreement with Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power,
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has agreed to acquire the Trasfor Group to expand its offering of specialty transformers and address fast growing markets and applications.
Trasfor
LEM, the market leader in providing innovative and high quality solutions for measuring electrical parameters announces an extended sales partnership with SIGNALTEC www.signaltec.com. The agreement
Positronic Industries is happy to announce that our SAE AS9100 certified manufacturing facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico has achieved Rev C status under AS9100.
SAE AS9100 specifications require an
eoSemi today announced that Steve Cliffe has joined the company as VP of sales and marketing. His appointment demonstrates the company's investment in a highly experienced management team following
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is enhancing its powerline communication (PLC) capabilities with the
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced a partnership agreement with LEDiL, a leader in innovative
TDK and EPCOS presented Mouser with this prominent award in recognition of the highest percentage sales growth for 2011 fiscal year. This is the continuation of an impressive trend of growth over
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Rick Hamada has succeeded Roy Vallee as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The transition was previously
Himag Solutions Ltd. (a private UK based company) announced today that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG), Connecticut, USA. Himag is a technology company
Advanced Digital Logic GmbH (ADL), a provider of highly reliable embedded single-board computers, systems and peripherals for use under harsh environmental conditions, has announced long-term perspectives
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced that the company's SoC Product Group
Following the successful launch of the element14 knode, a revolutionary online design platform exclusively focused on the needs of electronic design engineers, element14 today announced a 2nd birthday
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced today the acquisition of Epyon B.V., an early leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions focusing on direct current
All American Semiconductor, a leading distributor of electronic components, announces it carries Semtech's new EcoSpeed® converter platform. The platform incorporates Semtech's patented adaptive on-time
RS Components (RS), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products and the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), has been awarded the 2010 Catalogue
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has won the exclusive Neutrik Distributor Partner of the Year Award.
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Swissbit, the largest independent DRAM
National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: NSM) announced that at a special meeting of National's stockholders held today, the stockholders approved the adoption of the merger agreement by and among
Within the scope of an optimization of her existing structures, Kontron AG has awarded power supply specialist Bicker Elektronik GmbH from Donauwörth the status of a preferred supplier in the materials
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it has surpassed more than 1,000 Product Knowledge
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order from the Swedish utility Falbygdens Energi (a subsidiary of Göteborgs Energi) to supply an innovative dynamic energy storage
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the immediate availability of DesignWare® AEON® Non-Volatile
Pioneering the market for ‘smart' car keys, NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the availability of its production-ready single-chip solution for multifunction car keys - the NCF2970
REpower Systems SE (WKN 617703) and Alerion CleanPower SpA, an Italian-based renewable energy company, signed a contract for a wind project in the South of Italy. REpower will deliver 13 3.4M104 wind
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, has signed a global distribution agreement
Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl), the leading multichannel distributor, is first to stock Microchip Technology Inc and Digilent, Inc's first chipKIT™ 32-bit microcontroller development platform. Microchip
S&C Electric Company, a renewable energy integration leader shaping the future smart grid, today announces that it has been selected by BC Hydro for an energy storage project that will greatly improve
Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR) announced the appointment of Future Electronics as a global distributor and of Richard Begen as Vice President of Global Distribution. Global distribution will support
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) announced that it is again making available Nathan Grossner's classic treatise, Transformers for Electronic Circuits - Second Edition. The first
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, has announced the appointment of Honestar Technologies as a distributor for China. Honestar will support Energy Micro's complete
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced a design guide for developing next-generation
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, is partnering with Anaren, Inc. to stock its new family
PEI-Genesis, Inc., the world's fastest assembler of precision connectors and power supplies, announced today that they have signed a global distribution agreement with Deutsch Aerospace, a leading
IDT, the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, has announced that Future Electronics is the winner of its EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Distributor
After the bitter news of the death of Linear's Jim Williams, our community is dealt another cruel blow with the sad news of the death of analog industry Guru, Bob Pease.
Bob was killed in a car
ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, and Power-One, a leading provider of renewable energy and
At a ground-breaking ceremony on June 17, the Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer symbolically launched construction works for the Jura Solarparks of IBC SOLAR, a German photovoltaic specialist.
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Moortec Semiconductor Ltd., a mixed-signal IP and semiconductor
Avnet Abacus, one of Europe's leading interconnect, passive, electromechanical and power distributors, has signed a Pan-European distribution agreement with Cymbet Corporation, the leader in solid-state
Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced that its Endevco® model 72 high-g piezoresistive shock accelerometer series has been honored with a 2011 "Best of Sensors Expo Award"
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has inked a distribution agreement with Nextreme Thermal Solutions, a manufacturer of micro-scale thermal and power
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it has been recognized with the Fastest Channel
Linear Technology Corporation today remembered the company's long-time Staff Scientist Jim Williams, who died on June 12. Williams, who worked for Linear Technology for nearly three decades, started
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today announced it has been named the Quanta Computer Supplier of the Year for its role in delivering best-in-class performance, service, operational
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has been named by Littelfuse as the 2010 Catalog Distributor of the
The IEEE Applied Power Electronics and Exposition Conference (APEC), the leading worldwide conference and exhibit for practicing power electronics professionals, announces a call for technical papers
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today revealed the addition of 22 new suppliers in the first 18 weeks
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today announced Mr. Andrew Cowell has joined the company in the newly created position of Senior Vice President of the Consumer Products Group. This
Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today announced its CEO, Christian Wolff, was recently elected to the EMEA Leadership Council of the Global Semiconductor
Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS) is stepping up its efforts to address one of the most significant challenges facing audio applications in the mobile industry today - the need to meet consumer demand
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a leading design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, received numerous accolades and awards from its supplier partners
EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE: AVT) company and the leading specialist in EMEA semiconductor distribution, has announced the Caribou board as a development and evaluation platform for industrial
TE Circuit Protection announced today the launch of their new website. The revamp and content renewal is designed to provide an engaging, user-friendly site where visitors can access information easily
SolarEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of end-to-end solar power optimization systems, and Cleaner Air Solutions, one of the largest providers of solar PV systems in the UK, announce a
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that it is delivering comprehensive design enablement for
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, now stocks the Arduino advanced prototyping
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor technology aimed at building a smart, secure, connected world, announced three families of power modules spanning all major
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has announced it will sponsor Alex Tagliani in the 100th anniversary
Enecsys Limited, a leading provider of reliable solar micro inverter systems, will showcase new micro inverter products and solar PV monitoring systems on booth B5.380 at Intersolar Europe, June 8-10,
Premier Farnell, the leading distributor of products and services to engineers and purchasing professionals globally, is pleased to announce the appointment of Valerie Gooding CBE as a non-executive
Avnet Abacus - one of Europe's leading interconnect, passive, electromechanical and power distributors - and world-renowned connector maker, FCI are launching a joint Europe-wide initiative aimed
Representatives from Rogers Corporation's (NYSE:ROG) Advanced Circuit Materials Division (ACMD) will be on hand at the upcoming 2011 IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS) (www.ims2011.org)
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor technology aimed at building a smart, secure, connected world, today announced it has expanded its line of standard power modules
Strong demand for energy-efficient products and solutions led to significant growth in revenues and earnings for the Dresden-based semiconductor company Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden (ZMDI) in fiscal-year
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Nuventix, Inc., maker of SynJet thermal
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will partner with EKZ, a leading Swiss distribution utility, on a pioneering energy storage pilot project, which will be the largest of its
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced its expanded global partnership with Cornell Dubilier
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, is gearing up to sponsor Chinese race car driver Ho-Pin Tung in his
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of the digital ambient illuminance sensor, the PH5551A2NA1, with an industry-leading compact
Energy Micro has announced the appointment of Byoung-Ho Choi as its first Country Manager for South Korea. BH will head local sales and distribution activities for the company's growing family of
ABB, the global power and automation technology group, has purchased a controlling interest in U.S.-based Validus DC Systems, a leading provider of direct current (DC) power infrastructure equipment
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the launch of a Medical Applications microsite
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced that a global distribution
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, unveiled its new partnership with Ioxus, a manufacturer of premium
TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has been recognized for the second and consecutive year as the Global Distributor of the Year for
XP Power is pleased to announce that it has been accepted as a Full Member of the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC).
The EICC is a collaboration of leading electronics companies
Avnet Abacus - one of Europe's leading power, interconnect, passive and electromechanical distributors - and Aimtec, the global designer and manufacturer of modular power supplies, have announced
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
TE Circuit Protection announces that Barry Brents, Field Applications Engineer for TE Connectivity's Circuit Protection business unit, has been named the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth about $20 million from Vermont Electrical Power Company (VELCO) to refurbish a more than 25-year old HVDC (high-voltage
VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) will take advantage of this year's Coil Winding in Berlin to present the results of a study conducted jointly with Swiss company drivetek ag. During the exhibition
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, won the NXP Semiconductors Distributor Award for Point
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, reports another industry-best efficacy record of 231 lumens per watt for a white power LED. This result is a significant advance beyond
LONG BEACH, CA - UTC TELECOM 2011, BOOTH 341 - May 9, 2011 - Eltek Valere, the world leader in high efficiency power systems, will unveil its new Wallbox ultra compact and multi voltage supply system
As part of the investment volume planned for the 2011 fiscal year, Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) is investing about Euro 198 million in production capacity expansion and in research
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that its DesignWare® SuperSpeed USB 3.0 xHCI (Extensible
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it has signed a global distribution
EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE: AVT) company and the leading specialist in EMEA semiconductor distribution, dedicates the sixth issue of its knowledge magazine ‘The Quintessence' (TQ) to the topic
A brightness of 1,000 cd/m² and more is necessary for displays to cope with bright daylight, when built in e-kiosks and vending machines positioned outdoors. On gloomy, rainy days, half of the display
Rogers Corporation's (NYSE:ROG) Advanced Circuit Materials Division (ACMD) opened a new production facility in Asia, one of its largest market regions. Rogers' new ACMD Suzhou, China manufacturing
Enecsys Limited, the leader in reliable, long-life solar micro inverter systems for residential and commercial applications, has secured a further £25 million ($41 million) in equity financing to
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, announced its worldwide distribution agreement with Code Red Technologies.
The "Cores and Components" division of Hanau-based VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG will present a selection of its current sensors at this year's PCIM in Nuremberg from 17th to 19th May. At Stand 130
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has been awarded the President's Elite Award from Ohmite
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, has achieved the honor of being named TE
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) will display some of its latest laminate materials for high-speed digital and high-power RF/microwave circuits at the upcoming Del Mar Electronics & Design Show. Representatives
RECOM Power, a pioneer in the design and manufacture of DC/DC and AC/DC converters, switching regulators, and LED drivers today announced its worldwide distribution alliance with Mouser Electronics,
For the third consecutive year, ABB integrated all of its power and automation businesses' resources to put on its annual customer conference and exhibition. This year's event, ABB Automation & Power
ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced at the Automation and Power World conference that it has entered into an agreement with
Chomerics Europe - a division of Parker Hannifin has announced the appointment of Billy Sheedy to the position of General Manager, Chomerics Division Europe.
Billy is promoted from his previous
Future Electronics and ADD semiconductor, the high-performance powerline communication (PLC) IC company for smart metering, lighting, and home/building automation applications, today announced that
Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, today announced that the company's first SmartXtend(TM)
Infineon Technologies has developed the first marketable silver box reference design that enables PC and server power supply units to achieve up to 92.35 percent efficiency, while significantly reducing
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today a distribution agreement with Circuitco, allowing for the distribution of the popular Texas Instruments-based
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, announced that the Atmel maXTouch(TM) mXT224 controller has been selected to power the touchscreens for
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor technology aimed at building a smart, secure, connected world, today announced it has been granted Class H & K certifications
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Exar Corporation, a provider of software and subsystem
Farnell, the leading multi-channel distributor, has won the 2010 EMEA High Service Distributor of the Year award from Tektronix, the leading global manufacturer of test measurement and monitoring
ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, today announced the extension of its Relion® family of advanced protection and control devices with the introduction of the 650 series and
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and international distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, has been named the Global Master Distributor for the Q-CEE's
CamSemi has today further strengthened its commitment to customers and manufacturing partners in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) by opening a dedicated operations hub in Hong Kong. The new offices
FCI, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect systems to the data, communications, consumer, industrial and medical markets, has entered into an agent agreement with Zahavi Technologies,
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders from CenterPoint Energy Service Company LLC for the latest Service Suite mobile workforce management (MWFM) software from Ventyx
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced the launch of TechXchangeSM,
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top global design engineering resource for semiconductors and electronic components and Luminus Devices, manufacturer of ‘Big-Chip' LEDs, today announced a
Copper is an effective substitute for rare earth magnets in motors used in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. While the decreasing supply of accessible rare earth elements may present a challenge
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced delivery of a mobile-grade, battery-optimized Wi-Fi solution to the open source Linux community as part of the OpenLink™ project, focused
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has announced a new partnership with Altium which sees live links connecting
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) reported today that it has more than doubled production capacity for ultracapacitor electrode, cells and modules over the past year, and is moving forward
Solyndra LLC, a manufacturer of cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for large commercial rooftops, and Interservice Uzunovi plc solar division, a project management affiliate of Interservice Uzunovi
Whether in the powertrain, in central control units or in body and convenience electronics - there is a constant increase in the proportion of electronic components used in the car. This trend is
Positronic developed the Dragonfly connector series for applications requiring a compact package with an integral locking system. The newest addition to this line is a variant with three size 16 contacts,
From left to right, back row: Paul Mitchell, Distribution Manager at Diodes; Andreas Glaser, Senior Marketing Manager Discretes at Rutronik; Brigitta Englisch-Pietrucci, Sales Manager at Diodes;
Front row: Oliver Woyke, European Sales Manager at Diodes; Markus Krieg, Managing Director Marketing at Rutronik; Nadja Ifen, Linemanager at Rutronik; Thomas Ulinski, Director Linemanagement at Rutronik.
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is to receive the "Fastest Growing European Distributor 2010" award from Diodes Inc. for the fastest growth in Europe in 2010. The distributor has marketed
ACAL BFi has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with gyroscope and inertial systems manufacturer, Silicon Sensing. ACAL BFi will provide specialist technical support on Silicon Sensing's
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced that the Atmel maXTouch(TM) solution has been selected to power the touchscreen innovation
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced the addition of aluminum
Reported by Cliff Keys, Editorial Director, Editor-in-Chief, Power Systems Design
I had the pleasure to talk with Antonio Fernández, Renewable Energy & SmartGrid Vertical Segment Director EMEA for EBV. He explained what EBV is doing for its customers and its manufacturers. It
Freescale Semiconductor has entered into a strategic alliance with Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fuji Electric Holdings Co., Ltd., to collaborate on insulated-gate
IBC SOLAR AG has founded a new subsidiary in Austria. The company was created via collaboration with STA Solartech GmbH of which IBC SOLAR AG has held 51 percent of shares since March 30, 2011. Through
Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. and TestEquity LLC today announced a renewed distribution partnership that will significantly increase the availability of Chroma's power test instrumentation and systems
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it has signed a global agreement
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top global engineering design resource for semiconductors and electronic components, announces that its component database is available through EMA's Component
ACAL BFi have signed a new distribution agreement with thermistor manufacturer, Shibaura. The new agreement adds the Nordic territories and extends the franchise agreement throughout Europe.
Under
The LED and lighting manufacturers OSRAM (Munich/Germany) and Cree Inc. (Durham/USA) have entered into a comprehensive agreement about the cross licensing of patents. The agreement comprises the mutual
Coleman Cable, Inc. (Nasdaq:CCIX) ("Coleman" or "CCI"), a leading manufacturer and innovator of electrical and electronic wire and cable products, announced today that it has completed the acquisition
Farnell, the leading multi-channel distributor has announced first stock of Harwin's 2mm Datamate hi-rel connector family in Europe. The connector and SMT board hardware manufacturer's new product
Avnet Abacus, a division of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has announced a pan European distribution agreement with Cooper Bussmann, a global manufacturer of circuit protection, magnetic, connector and
The technology supply chain has become a challenging environment, and companies are constantly finding new ways to improve forecasting accuracy and consumer loyalty. Gerry Fay, senior vice president,
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has announced that its industry-leading ultra-low power stereo Audio Hub, the WM8962, has been selected by one of the world's leading manufacturers of voice recorders,
Rogers Corporation is offering the newest version of its simple but powerful Microwave Impedance Calculator, MWI-2010. Available for free download from the company's web site at
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, has announced a new partnership with Altium which sees live links connecting
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. a provider of end-to-end Distributed Solar Power Harvesting and monitoring solutions, and Big Solar, a part of the distinguished Bitros Group and a leading provider of
Avnet Embedded, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) company, today announced the extension of its pan-European website, http://www.avnet-embedded.eu, to include a new microsite (www.avnet-embedded.eu/server)
Indium Corporation announces that they have appointed AdoptSMT Europe GmbH as its newest sales channel partner in Austria. AdoptSMT is responsible for distributing Indium's solder products, including
Avnet Embedded, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) company, today announced that it has signed a European agreement covering 17 countries with Option, the wireless technology company, for the distribution
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) and National Semiconductor (NYSE: NSM) today announced they have signed a definitive agreement under which TI will acquire National for $25 per share
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it has signed a global agreement
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue and ABB, the global leader in power and automation technology, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new high-voltage cable manufacturing plant in Huntersville today.
Farnell, the leading multi-channel electronics distributor and a business of global Premier Farnell, has enhanced its range of interconnection products by being the first in Europe to offer the complete
Maxwell Technologies is introducing a 56V UPS ultracapacitor module designed specifically to address the short-term ride-through and bridge power requirements of uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announces the European expansion of its agreement with OSRAM
Alstom, a global leader in the supply of equipment and services for power generation, today announced the start of commercial operation of the Adams and Danielson wind farms in Meeker County, Minnesota
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced it has inked a distribution agreement with Future Designs, Inc. (FDI). The agreement between Avnet
Ioxus, Inc., a manufacturer of premium performance ultracapacitor technology for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial and consumer product markets, today announced that Mouser Electronics,
Mouser Electronics, Inc., known throughout the industry as a top global design engineering resource for semiconductors and electronic components, today upped the power of its expansive linecard in
Farnell, the leading multichannel distributor has launched an innovative microsite dedicated to LED lighting technology. The new Farnell site provides engineers with a comprehensive LED lighting destination,
Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for large commercial rooftops today announced several elements of the company's strategy to meet growing demand for Solyndra
EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE:AVT) company and the leading specialist in EMEA semiconductor distribution, today announced a distribution agreement to promote and deliver Micron Technology, Inc.'s
The U.S. Department of Energy, along with its partners the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Illuminating Engineering Society(IES), has announced the winners of the 2010
Indium Corporation announces that Ron Hunadi, Ph.D., has been hired as the Market Development Manager for Semiconductor and Advanced Materials. He is based at his home offices in Mesquite, NV and
The Fab Owners Association (FOA), the association of semiconductor device manufacturers and suppliers, has announced that its membership grew by 14% since the beginning of 2011 and now totals 74 members.
The global market for Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) continues to recover swiftly from the economic downturn, as revenues in Q4 2010 were 10.8% higher than the same period in 2009. Data from
In an unprecedented industry move, Digi-Key Corporation, a global electronics component distributor, recently announced that it will immediately cease all print versions of its product catalog and
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has been selected by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) to deliver an ultrahigh-voltage transmission system, worth about $900 million.
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications, has announced
Indium Corporation was recently named 2010 Engineering Company of the Year by the Mohawk Valley Engineers' Executive Council (MVEEC).
This award was designed to honor companies for "significant
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a leading global engineering design resource for semiconductors and electronic components, announces the expansion of its distribution agreement with TT electronics by including
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH and Intersil Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of high-performance analogue products, are intensifying their cooperation in Europe.
In the course
Avnet Express, part of the Avnet Electronics Marketing operating group of Avnet, Inc., marks another milestone today as it announces that its online catalog offering now exceeds five million parts.
Toshiba International Corporation (TIC), a leader in solid-state lighting, announces the release of its newest long-lasting, high quality, energy-efficient lamps primarily for commercial use. These
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) will display a sampling of its wide array of electronic printed-circuit-board (PCB) material solutions at the IPC APEX EXPO™ (www.ipcapexexpo.org)
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced that the North American office of United Kingdom's Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has granted European Economic Community (EEC)-Type Approval and Conformity
Global leader in power generation equipment and services, Alstom, and power conversion specialist, Converteam, are collaborating on the world's largest direct drive permanent magnet generator (PMG)
Digi-Key Corporation surpassed $1.5 billion in global sales for the first time in 2010, generating a half-billion dollars in the fourth quarter alone. The record-setting total represents a 64 percent
Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that the Industrial Technology Research Institute of Taiwan (ITRI) has adopted
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, recently achieved #1 ranking in eight categories
Microsemi Corporation announced the immediate availability of its solar technology portfolio. Microsemi's products for renewable energy applications include SmartFusionTM and IGLOO® FPGAs; analog,
American Superconductor Corporation announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Switch Engineering Oy, a power technologies company headquartered in Finland. The 190-million-Euro
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. announced that it now carries the complete line of off-the-shelf AC/DC and DC/DC power solutions, as well as custom power supply
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it has stock of CONEC's
Tyco Electronics Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) received shareholder approval at yesterday's Annual General Meeting to change the company name to TE Connectivity Ltd. The name change is subject to Swiss regulatory
: Enecsys Limited, the leader in reliable solar micro-inverter systems, has won the award for Excellence in the Field of Environmental Technology at the CleanEquity Awards Ceremony. The invitation-only
ABB's North American headquarters has made a gift to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to support power engineering research and education at North Carolina State University. The
Avnet Memec, the highly specialised semiconductor distributor of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, announced the extension of its distribution agreement with HALO Electronics, Inc. Previously serving
Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of cylindrical shaped photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced a new solar application for agricultural greenhouse and shade structures that takes advantage of the
Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor technology aimed at building a smart, secure, connected world, and ESCRYPT GmbH announced the immediate availability of several new cryptographic
ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has completed its acquisition of the CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit (ISBU) from Cypress
Maxwell Technologies, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a $7.01 million cost-shared technology development contract by the United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) to develop
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) announces today that the 2011 PSMA Power Technology Roadmap report is available for PSMA members and the industry. It is the seventh roadmap in a
Maxim Integrated Products has announced its entry into the fast-growing digital power market with its patented InTune™ brand digital power technology. It is based on "state-space" or "model-predictive"
Freescale Semiconductor announced a smart meter reference design, demonstrated during Embedded World, March 1-3, 2011 in Nuremberg, Germany. The reference design, featured as part of Freescale's
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with Aimtec, a leading global designer and manufacturer of modular AC/DC and DC/DC switching
Infineon Presents New ISOFACE™ Digital Input Product Family for Industrial Control and Automation Systems - Much Smarter and More Robust Than Today's Solutions
The new ISOFACE™ Digital Input products expand Infineon Technologies' innovative product segment of galvanic isolated interfaces for industrial control and automation applications. The ISOFACE™ Digital
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced, that it is the first IP provider to support the final version
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Interlink
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced today that a leading producer of instrument transformers for the Russian utility grid has selected CONDIS® capacitive voltage dividers (CVD) produced by Maxwell's
Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced that PI Expert Suite Version 8, the latest upgrade to the company's immensely
TESEQ, a leading developer and provider of instrumentation and systems for EMC emission and immunity testing, has released Compliance 5 emission and immunity test software. Compliance 5 is a single,
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications, has announced
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top global design engineering resource for semiconductors and electronic components, announced an international distribution partnership with Anderson Power
International Rectifier Corporation (IR) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held CHiL Semiconductor Corporation (CHiL) for $75 million in cash, subject
Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in microscale thermal and power generation solutions, today introduces Thermobility, the next generation of power generation technology that uses heat as a source
The newly designed MouserMobile™ offers the most advanced features for multilingual, multicurrency support for design engineers and buyers. No other distributor's mobile site supports more wireless
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth over $50 million to provide power and propulsion systems for two next-generation cruise ships to be built by Meyer Werft
From left to right: Lionel Caillat, Vice President & General Manager EMEA, Honeywell; Bradd Schneider, Vice President Global Sales, Honeywell; Steve Herd, Head of EMCO Product and Supplier Management, Farnell; Didier LeBorgne, Field Sales Engineer, Farnell France; Paivi Komminaho-Franz, European Supplier Account Manager, Farnell; Jamie Scott, Product Manager, Farnell; Beth Wozniak, President, Honeywell; and Harry Lakhal, General Manager, Farnell Spain and Portugal.
Farnell, the leading multi-channel distributor, has won the 2011 EMEA Best in Class Gold Distribution award from Honeywell Sensing and Control (S&C), the global technology and manufacturing leader,
Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced new extensions to its open source-licensed Interconnect Technology Format
Tyco Electronics (TE) announces that Matthew Williams, Global Applications Engineering Manager for Tyco Electronics Circuit Protection business unit, will present at the Motor, Drive & Automation
National Semiconductor has announced that its award-winning WEBENCH® Designer tools are now available in the Russian language. Worldwide expert and novice electronic engineers as well as mechanical
Dialog Semiconductor plc, a leading provider of highly integrated power management semiconductor solutions for portable devices including Smartphones and Tablet PCs, is pleased to announce that it
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, was awarded Honeywell Sensing and Control's
A bridge of light in the colors of the Alpine World Ski Championships: blue beacons high over Olympic Stadium red beams from the Kandahar slope, and golden yellow rays from the Medal Plaza
At the Alpine World Ski Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, OSRAM provided highlights of a special kind. Using the latest technologies, the Munich-based lighting manufacturer created
Energy Micro has announced that Aquiba, a joint venture between Sentec and Takahata Precision, has selected Energy Micro's energy friendly EFM32 Gecko microcontroller for use in its groundbreaking
Avnet Electronics Marketing, a business group of Avnet, Inc., has signed a global distribution agreement with Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd, one of the world's largest manufacturers of advanced
Rogers Corporation will be displaying a trio of its top materials for space and satellite communications applications at the upcoming SATELLITE 2011 exhibition. SATELLITE 2011 (
ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, and Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for
Digi-Key Corporation has announced its iPhone application is now available in Japanese. This is the first Digi-Key wireless application available in the Japanese language.
"The introduction of
Rochester Electronics' customized, comprehensive, scheduled, and managed Special Product Agreements(TM) (SPAs(TM)) provide a continuous, long-term source of critical semiconductor devices. Through
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Magnetics Committee is sponsoring a Special Presentation session at APEC 2011 titled "Capacitors in Power Electronics." The session will take place
Arrow Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with SiTime Corporation, a leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions. Under the agreement, Arrow will distribute SiTime's complete
Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the broad availability of Platform Architect with Multicore Optimization
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. and STMicroelectronics, a world leader in semiconductor solutions for energy efficiency, have teamed up to offer a series of
Farnell, the leading multi-channel distributor, has added 800 new analog products from Microchip Technology to its portfolio, making it the first European distributor to have the largest stock of
Analog Devices, Inc., a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, is providing its highly integrated iCoupler® digital isolation solution to Siemens Aerospace
Solyndra, a manufacturer of cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for large commercial rooftops, today announced that Eco Solar, a fast growing Slovenian PV developer has completed a 46kWp grid connected
Tyco Electronics (TE) introduces an innovative Solid State Lighting (SSL) solution - the NEVALO SSL system - designed to accelerate lighting manufacturers' transition from traditional light sources
Digi-Key Corporation announced it has added 259 new Intersil products to its expansive offering of electronic components.
"We are excited to add these new products to our Intersil line and offer
ABB Ltd, the leading power and automation technology group today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Baldor Electric Company, a North American leader in industrial motors. The transaction,
Enecsys Limited, a solar PV micro-inverter company, has announced UL certification for its products. The patented design of the Enecsys Micro-inverter uses a rugged topology that eliminates electrolytic
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Midé Technology today announced the
Mouser Electronics, Inc., has teamed with Arduino in forming a worldwide distribution partnership. Arduino is a highly regarded open-source physical computing platform based on flexible, easy-to-use
Fairchild Semiconductor, a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile products, has appointed Dan Kinzer, chief technology officer and senior vice president, Technology. Under Mr.
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and ITT Cannon, a leading global manufacturer
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH and NJRC have concluded a Europe-wide franchise agreement covering the Japanese manufacturer's entire semiconductor portfolio. By mutual agreement, the distributor
Enecsys Limited, a solar PV micro-inverter company, and its partner, SiG SOLAR GmbH, a distributor of solar PV modules and inverters, are showing the high reliability Enecsys Micro-inverter and monitoring
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has invested $10 million in San Francisco-based ECOtality, a clean electric transportation and storage technologies company, to enter North
The 2011 Power Technology Roadmap, produced and published by the Power Sources Manufacturers Association, will be summarized as part of the plenary session keynoting the APEC 2011 Conference on March
TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has announced experienced industry figure, Felix Corbett as its new Director of Supplier Marketing,
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced its stock of Cree's LMR4
The German Ministry of Education and Research is backing a research project on the optimization of passive components with maximum energy density and the use of these components in power electronics.
Rogers Corporation will be showing off some of its latest materials as well as a free design program at this year's DesignCon® 2011 exhibition (Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA, February
Indium Corporation announces that Jonathan (Jon) Major has been hired as Product Manager for Solar Back-End.
Jon is responsible for the business development and growth of Indium's solar back-end
ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, consumer and medical applications, and SE Spezial-Electronic AG (SE), one of Europe's
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a leading international distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, today announced their worldwide distribution partnership with Olimex, Ltd. As a top global
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth around $580 million from Svenska Kraftnät of Sweden and LITGRID turtas AB of Lithuania to supply a new power transmission
Maxwell will lead a team including the U.S. Navy and the University of Massachusetts that is tasked with developing an energy storage device combining an advanced capacitor module, an advanced battery
CT-Concept Technologie AG, worldwide market leader in IGBT gate drivers, has strengthened its local presence in one of the main growth markets for power electronics. From January 1st, the CONCEPT
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, is extending the life cycle commitment for its Symphony Harmony and Symphony Melody range of control systems.
The Symphony platform has
UL and cUL Certification is complete for 27 models within WAGO Corporation's EPSITRON family of advanced power supplies. Certification applies to select models within the EPSITRON Electronic Circuit
Rogers Advanced Circuits Materials Division (ACM) introduces two new laminates to the market at the IEEE Radio & Wireless Week expo at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa in Glendale, Arizona January
ON Semiconductor Corporation announced the completion of the acquisition of SANYO Semiconductor Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SANYO Electric, and other assets related to SANYO Electric's semiconductor
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a leading international distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, announced their worldwide distribution partnership with Olimex, Ltd. As a top global supplier,
Circadian Solar, the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems supplier, has achieved a temperature-corrected peak module aperture efficiency of 30% during trials at its test site in Lisbon. The efficiency
At the 2011 International CES in Las Vegas, Maxim Integrated Products showcases its latest technology innovations that provide the essential link between the digital world and the analog world of
Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest electronic components and technologies, today announced its distribution agreement with Phoenix Contact now includes Europe,
Rogers Corporation has introduced RT/duroid® 6035HTC, a new high-thermal-conductivity (HTC) laminate material engineered for low loss in high-power circuits. The fluoropolymer composite material is
A project aimed at harmonizing the requirements for BMPS products between manufacturers and users started in 2002 at the Power Supply Association (PSMA). Later the High Density Packaging User Group
International Rectifier showcases its latest Class D Audio power management solutions at 2011 International CES which takes place January 6-9, 2011, Las Vegas, Nevada.
IR's cutting edge chipset
Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for large commercial rooftops, today announced that Nazca, a Platinum Solyndra Solution Provider, has completed a 1.2MW solar
Left to right: Mark Mills, Distribution Manager, ZF Electronics UK, Valerie Ramon, Category Business Manager Electromechanical & Connectors, RS Components, Michael Groom, Managing Director, ZF Electronics UK, Ruth Morgan Ryder, Supply Account Manager, RS Components
ZF Electronics has named RS Components as its European Distributor of the Year 2010 for its Cherry Switches & Controls product range. The award recognizes the enormous growth - above 100% year on
REpower Systems and UK based wind energy company Energiekontor UK Construction Ltd, signed two contracts. REpower UK will be supplying wind turbines to Energiekontor UK's wind farms at Withernwick
National Semiconductor Corporation today announced that the company's 12-bit analogue-to-digital converter ADC12D1800 was named Analogue Semiconductor Product of the Year at the Elektra Awards ceremony
The premier event in the European electronics industry calendar, the Elektra Awards ceremony in London, UK, recognizes outstanding best practice achievements of individuals and companies throughout
Fairchild Semiconductor won the award for the Power Systems Product of the Year at the Elektra Awards in London, UK, with its FSA9280 USB accessory detection switch. Alfred Hesener, the company's
QuantaSol Ltd, the independent designer and manufacturer of tuneable ultra high efficiency concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar cells, is moving into pilot production following a successful period
Jan Wäreby is currently Senior Vice President, head of Business Unit Multimedia and member of Ericsson's Executive Leadership team. Wäreby has more than 20 years of experience in sales organizations
Energy Micro's VP of Sales Europe, Ian Fletcher receives the 2010 Elektra Award for Start-up of the Year. The company was also nominated in the Digital Semiconductor Product of the Year category. Pictured left to right are: Master of Ceremony, comedian Hugh Dennis, Ian Fletcher, VP of Sales Europe, Energy Micro, Andrew Sawle, Executive Director of Advanced Package Development, International Rectifier, the award sponsor and Richard Wilson, Editor-in-Chief, of the awards organiser Electronics Weekly.
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller company, has been named Start-up of the Year at the annual Elektra Awards held at the Lancaster Hotel, London.
A highpoint of the electronics industry
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, announced
Diodes Zetex Semiconductors wins the Climate Change Opportunity Award 2010 for the North West of England at the EEF's annual Future Manufacturing Awards. Pictured left to right are: David Fitton, Compliance Coordinator, Diodes Zetex Semiconductors with Dylan Crompton, Senior Business Manager, British Gas Business.
Diodes Zetex Semiconductors, the UK subsidiary of Diodes Incorporated has won the Climate Change Opportunity Award 2010 for the North West of England at the EEF's annual Future Manufacturing Awards.
Analog Devices, Inc., a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, has announced the appointment of Dr. Carsten Suckrow to the position of Vice President
AC Propulsion, a global leader in electric drive development, design and manufacturing, today announced that it is expanding its production capacity and upgrading manufacturing processes with a new
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, and Baldor Electric Company, a North American leader in industrial motors, have agreed that ABB will acquire Baldor in an all-cash transaction
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top global design engineering resource for semiconductors and electronic components, won the 2010 European Distributor of the Year at the Elektra 2010 European
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH has set up a Lighting Solutions Division, taking a significant step towards comprehensively addressing the entire lighting market. Rutronik is offering not
Vicor has built its reputation over the years as a leading provider of power solutions through the quality and range of its products and the support and commitment to its customers and distributors,
Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for large industrial and commercial rooftops, today announced a multi-year sales agreement with Sika Services AG, a manufacturer
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH and Panasonic Industrial Europe GmbH have extended their franchise contract on a pan-European basis at electronica. It includes components, batteries and optical
The Power Distribution Systems (PDS) Division of Rogers Corporation has been awarded IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) certification for its laminated busbar manufacturing facility located
REpower Systems AG has concluded its second contract within a short time in Sweden. The contract provides for the delivery of three wind turbines to Akka Vind AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fred.
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. has announced that its Gen2 PCI Express® (PCIe®) switches were selected for use in the next-generation high-performance network solutions offered by Dolphin Interconnect
Farnell has launched its Technology First New Product microsite. The innovative new site provides clear and comprehensive information about the very latest products and technologies from the electronic
With a continued focus on delivering innovative, customized technology products and solutions to its global commercial and defense customers, the former Illumination and Detection Solutions (IDS)
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Bomar
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced that its DA7211 audio codec IC has been adopted by Samsung Electronics to deliver the highest level of audio performance in its recently launched YP-Q3AB MP3 player.
Important
CHiL Semiconductor Corporation, a leading developer of high-performance, mixed-signal power management integrated circuits for the server, personal computer and high-volume computing market segments,
ABB, the global power and automation technology group, announced today it has invested about $13 million in Aquamarine Power, a Scottish company that has developed technology to convert energy captured
U.R.T. has awarded the "Best European Acting Distributor 2010" award to Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH. The specialist for displays has awarded this prize for the first time to honour Rutronik
Infineon Technologies AG and Xinjiang Goldwind Science and Technology Co., Ltd., the Chinese leader in R&D and manufacturing of wind power equipments, today signed a license agreement for core components
Fairchild Semiconductor, long-acknowledged as a power semiconductor leader, is increasing its focus on the mobile handset market. The company is building on its success in the development of semiconductor
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller company, has announced the appointment of Andrea Marchi as VP of Sales for the APAC region. He joins Energy Micro's General Manager and Director
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, announced that it has cracked a major problem limiting the electrical load capacity and international competitiveness of UK data centres. Uniquely in
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today
CUI Inc announced today that it is now a member of the Distributed-power Open Standards Alliance (DOSA), a global association dedicated to furthering compatibility and standardization in the DC-DC
Circadian Solar, the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems supplier, has today announced the appointment of Hans-Juergen Cramer as Chairman. The strategic appointment comes as Circadian Solar moves
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. announced today that it has selected ABB, a leading power and automation technology company, for the electric company's
From left to right: Robert Rehrl, Sales Director AB Mikro; Peter Genser, Economic Chamber; Bernhard Plank, Managing Director AB Mikro; Wilfried Haslauer, vice-governor; Johann Maier, Business Manager AB Mikro; Walter Höserle, Production Director AB Mikro.
AB Mikroelektronik, a subsidiary of TT electronics' Components Division, has been presented with the Salzburg Award for Innovation in the Large Enterprises category for its outstanding work in
ProPhotonix Limited, formerly StockerYale, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of LED arrays and light engines, produces laser modules and distributes laser diodes for industrial OEMs, medical and defense
IQD Frequency Products unveils its new Frequency Product Data Book for 2011, representing the world's widest selection of frequency control products available from a single source. The new 400-page
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today
Cambridge-based CamSemi, a global leader in the development and supply of power management integrated circuits (ICs) for more energy-efficient, low cost power supplies and lighting, has today confirmed
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Radio Control Central Stations Inc. (RCCS) of Boston, Massachusetts, for software
Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest electronic components and technologies, today announced it has signed a global distribution agreement with Powercast Corporation,
SILICA announced two new appointments to its senior management team in Europe. Nigel Ward is joining SILICA as country director for the UK & Ireland and Bill Osterlund is being promoted to become
Molex Incorporated, one of the world's leading electronic connector companies, is please to announce that the company has received a 2010 Chicago Innovation Award for its Circular MT Expanded Beam
Maxim Integrated Products recently qualified and shipped production analog product built on 300mm wafers. This gives Maxim a significant technology edge in the analog/mixed-signal market.
Maxim
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today
The power module production capacity at Danfoss Silicon Power in Schleswig, Germany will be expanded with 600m2 in November, 2010. After this expansion, all available space in the 4,500m2 building
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. announced that the Company's Optima XEx high energy implanter has been selected as the new process tool of record by a leading IC manufacturer located in Asia. The system
Texas Instruments Incorporated announced that is has become a promoter of the EnOcean Alliance, of which it has been a member since 2008. By upgrading to promoter status, TI is reinforcing its commitment
Synopsys, Inc. announced that Realtek Semiconductor Corporation, one of the world's leading network and multimedia IC providers, deployed Synopsys power-aware test to avoid power issues during test
Maxim Integrated Products was recently named the 2010 "Manufacturer of the Year" (Active Components) by the National Electronics Distributors Association (NEDA). The award, granted annually since
Indium Corporation announces the promotion of Karthik Vijayamadhavan to Technical Manager in Europe.
In his new role, Karthik supports the technical and product needs of Indium's European customers,
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth $20 million from Public Power Corporation (PPC), Greece's national power utility, to build a 150/20kV (kilovolt) substation
TDK-Lambda, a world leading power supply manufacturer, has joined the PMBus™ Alliance. The PMBus protocol is a standard way to communicate with power converters and other devices in a power system.
Owned
Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for large commercial rooftops, today announced that alwitra GmbH has completed a 1.02MWp solar system together with their highly
Power Integrations announced a strategic investment in SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., a Mississippi-based manufacturer of high-voltage silicon-carbide (SiC) semiconductor devices. Power Integrations'
Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. has appointed Bert Loburg to the newly created position of Director, Distribution Management EMEA, effective from September 23, 2010.
Focal points of his new role
Diodes Zetex Semiconductors has won the Best Environmental Practice Award for Large Companies in the annual Northwest Business Environment Awards 2010. Shown left to right are: Ged Barlow Managing Director, C-Tech Innovation (Presenter of the award) with Neil McCallion, Facilities Manager, Kirsten Motyl, Quality, Health & Safety and Environment Manager and Dave Benstead, Quality Assurance, IT and HR Director of Diodes Zetex Semiconductors
Diodes Zetex Semiconductors Limited, the UK subsidiary of Diodes Incorporated, has won the Best Environmental Practice Award for Large Companies in the annual Northwest Business Environment Awards
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order from the Ministry of Electricity and Water in Kuwait for the construction and rehabilitation of the Mina Abdullah water pumping
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announced it is stocking the Vinculum-II Embedded Dual USB Host Controller IC from FTDI, a specialist in easily converting legacy peripherals to USB.
Mouser's
Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions manufacturers, specialise in providing custom solutions for the most demanding power system requirements. Electronica 2010 will
Focus LCD and Solar Components: at Data Modul, Hall 3A, Booth 207
Focus LED: at Rutronik, Hall A5, Booth 159 & 260
With three so-called HAP modules, Sharp is presenting simple plug & play solutions
The key mechanical requirements on mobile battery-operated devices and systems include their compact design as well as stable operation also when subjected to impact and vibration loads. The connector
Tyco Electronics (TE) will highlight a number of products at electronica 2010, including innovative circuit protection device technologies for automotive, industrial and consumer electronics applications.
Until
ACAL Technology announces new rugged miniature circular connectors, from Amphenol, which introduce new features to reduce cost and improve reliability in military communications applications.
Manufactured
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has announced that its category-defining ultra low power audio solution, the WM8904, has been selected by OPPO Electronics Corp., Ltd, one of China's leading mobile phone
TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, announced that Dr. Franz Riedlberger, an accomplished industry veteran, has been appointed General Manager and Senior Sales Director, Europe to head
Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for large commercial rooftops, and Photon Energy a.s., today announced that Photon Energy has signed an engineering, procurement
Indium Corporation announces that Todd Ellenor, Ph.D., P.Eng., has been hired as the Metallurgical Process Engineering Manager. He is based at Indium's global headquarters in Clinton, NY.
Dr.
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today
VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) will again attend electronica from 09 to 12 November 2010. At the VAC stand in Hall B5, Stand 119, the Cores and Inductive Components division will demonstrate
For a project being conducted by a leading set-top box (STB) manufacturer, SUYIN has developed and manufactured a 22-position Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) female connector adapted
Sharp is expanding its portfolio of energy-harvesting components with new monocrystalline solar panels for portable applications. Compared to their predecessors, the new solar panels of the models
At this year's electronica, Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury based MIL and Commercial power conversion specialist, will be demonstrating how their 6U 600W cPCI power supply can cost effectively
Excelsys Technologies, technology leaders in high efficiency power supply design, announce the introduction of further models in their market leading range of products for industrial and architectural
Diotec Semiconductor introduces a new low profile SMD bridge rectifier in the popular outline TO-269AA ("MiniDIL"), called the S40 through S500 "SLIM" series. Their encapsulation is made by a halogen-free,
International Rectifier has announced the expansion of its SupIRBuck™ family of integrated point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators. The new devices, tailored for energy-efficient high performance server,
Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in microscale thermal and power management products for the electronics industry, today announced that John Goehrke has joined the company as Chief Executive
Vicor, leading the power industry in parts availability and customization, launches a new e-commerce service for its customers. Engineers can now purchase prototype quantities of Vicor products online
With its advanced range of high-performance inductors, common mode chokes and shielded current transformers - VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) is in the forefront of future-oriented technologies,
At electronica 2010, low power RF and mixed-signal ASIC designer, Shortlink, will announce RF transceiver IP building blocks for ASIC customers capable of consuming significantly less current than
Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today introduced LinkZero-AX, an integrated offline switching IC that enables designers to
ON Semiconductor will demonstrate its latest product innovations - designed to empower customers' next generation energy efficient solutions for automotive, portable, industrial and lighting applications
MAGNETEC GmbH will attend this year's electronica 2010 in Munich from 9 to 12 November. This year, the MAGNETEC team will again present new and proven products from the company's product portfolio
Fairchild Semiconductor, a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile products, will demo its latest technological advancements for mobile applications, as well as power solutions
LEDnovation, a leading innovator in LED lighting and replacement lamp technology, today unveiled its new EnhanceLite® LED MR16 replacement lamps. LEDnovation's new lamps offer an industry-best level
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX9613/MAX9615, low-power, precision operational amplifiers with rail-to-rail I/O. These op amps have a unique self-calibration feature that allows offset
Texas Instruments Incorporated today announced its first wafer fabrication facility, or "fab," in China. This important milestone puts manufacturing close to the company's growing customer base there.
Leading power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda UK has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Ideal Power, a power specialist in the industrial and medical sectors. Effective from 1st October
Silicon Laboratories Inc. has announced the acquisition of Ireland-based ChipSensors Limited, an early stage technology company creating innovative single-chip CMOS sensors designed to detect temperature,
American Superconductor Corporation, a global power technologies company, today introduced its Amperium wire, the new brand name for the company's proprietary second generation (2G) high temperature
TT electronics Components Division today announces that it has secured a contract to develop custom micro inverter/power electronic modules for the hybrid and electric vehicle (HEV) market. The contract
Now called the ACS355 rather than ACS350, ABB announced it has designed in additional features, to maximize the drive's effectiveness for machinery applications. The general machinery drive is set
Indium Corporation's Global Product Manager, Andy C. Mackie, Ph. D., MSc , is presenting at the Northeast Dispensing and Coatings Workshop, presented by Nordson ASYMTEK and Assembly Products, October
Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, announced that Dominik Bilo joined the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective October 1, 2010.
Bilo
National Semiconductor Corp., a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog semiconductors, announced today that it is collaborating with Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., the
Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in microscale thermal and power management products for the electronics industry, today announced that it has been awarded a United States patent for the design
Renesas Electronics' power device business accounts for approximately one-fourth of the company's Analog & Power Device (A&P) business unit, which is one of the company's three core product segments.
David Woodward, President of Sharp Microelectronics Europe (SME) presented his goal to expand Sharp's components business in Europe and to at least double the turnover by the middle of the decade.
STMicroelectronics has been recognized for its achievements in ‘Sustainability' by Nokia, the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia presented its award for ‘Outstanding Achievement in the Category
New from TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive, interconnect, relay & switch and discrete components, are the VBPW34x and VBP104x series of high-speed SMD PIN photodiodes with gull-wing and
To complement its vast range of Ceramic components HolyStone now manufactures an extensive range of Tantalum and Niobium Electrolytic Capacitors.
HolyStone Polytech Co Ltd was launched in the middle
The new dual-interface EEPROM from STMicroelectronics provides the flexibility to remotely program or update electronic products, anytime during their lifetime, and anywhere in the supply chain. It
Farnell, the leading multi-channel distributor of electronic and industrial components, will give visitors to its stand at this year's Electronica an exciting and different experience compared to
Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest electronic components and technologies, today announced it is the first distributor to announce stock on the Infineon ISOFACE™
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX6581, a ±1 degree Celsius accurate, 8-channel temperature sensor. It has seven remote sensing channels to monitor ASICs, FPGAs, CPUs, and boards with multiple
Microsemi announced that its ASIC design services group has developed a device for smart metering applications that integrates all power-management functions into one application-specific integrated
Three new power MOSFETs, the RJK0210DPA, RJK0211DPA and RJK0212DPA from Renesas Electronics, are now available in sample quantities from MSC. The new devices feature approximately 40 percent lower
International Rectifier, IR, a world leader in power management technology, today announced the company will participate in Convergence® 2010 which is being held at the Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan,
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced the official 25,000th shipment and delivery of its industry-leading, high-voltage type PM dead tank circuit breaker platform
Sharp is showcasing its latest innovations from display technology and LED technology for general lighting at electronica 2010 at the Data Modul (Hall A3, stand 207) and Rutronik (Hall A5, stand 159
Murata will be exhibiting at Electronica 2010 in Munich, Germany, 9-12 November 2010, on booth B5:107. The company will demonstrate its unicycling robot, Murata Girl, alongside the flexibility of
STMicroelectronics, one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers and the number one supplier worldwide of power management solutions, has announced that its new STarGRIDT ST7590 power-line
A Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion driven by journalist Gavin Conway writing for The Sunday Times has set a new Guinness World Record for the distance travelled by a production passenger car on a single
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH has provided global support for its customers for some time. It includes the entire range of electronic components and logistics solutions, as well as technical,
Rogers Corporation will be showcasing its high performance, cost-effective laminate materials for antenna applications at the upcoming Antenna Systems 2010 conference and expo (October 19-20, 2010,
Rochester Electronics, the world's most comprehensive authorized source for discontinued semiconductors, announces the opening of a sales and customer service center in Munich (München), Germany.
Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest electronic components and technologies, announced it is the first distributor to stock HARTING's Han-Yellock® Connector System.
Microsemi announced that its ASIC design services group has developed a device for smart metering applications that integrates all power-management functions into one application-specific integrated
Molex Incorporated and FCI, two leading suppliers of connectors and interconnect systems, announce that the two parties have agreed to a technology license for Molex's iPass+ HDTM Connector System
Enecsys Limited will showcase its high reliability solar PV micro-inverter and monitoring system on Booth 1043 at Solar Power International 2010, October 12-14, held at the Los Angeles Convention
Cree, Inc. announced that it has achieved a major breakthrough in the development and wide scale commercialization of silicon carbide (SiC) technology with the demonstration of high quality, 150-mm
Future Electronics and ADD Semiconductor, the high-performance powerline communication (PLC) IC Company for smart metering, lighting, and home/building automation applications, announced today that
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced today it is expanding its Raleigh, North Carolina facility to include a technology center devoted to smart grid, known as the Smart
Maxwell Technologies Inc. reported that it has delivered BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitor cells and multi-cell modules for more than 1,000 hybrid transit bus drive systems through the first three quarters
ON Semiconductor recently announced plans to expand production capacity at its 6-inch (150mm) wafer manufacturing facility in Oudenaarde, Belgium, by approximately 40 percent with a total equipment
Avnet Memec today announced that it has signed a new pan-European distribution agreement with Intersil® Corporation. The new agreement will take effect from Wednesday, 1st September 2010, and will
Farnell, the leading multi-channel distributor, has announced a new exclusive distribution agreement with Würth Elektronik. Under the agreement, Farnell becomes the sole stockist of 45 new connector
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller company, has added Long Trump to its rapidly growing Asia Pacific sales network. The company will support Energy Micro's complete family of low power
AEG Power Solutions has been awarded a major PV contract for utility scale equipment of globally 260MW. Starting December 2010, over a period of one year, AEG PS will provide complete balance of electrical
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced today that it has selected the city of Huntersville, North Carolina as the site for a new manufacturing facility.
The new plant,
The inventors of the 3DCOIL transponder bring their mission of selling electromagnetic components for core industries to Canada.
A global movement is underway as green energy usage change the way
Wiltshire's leading electronics design consultancy, ML Electronics, today announced the opening of a new location on Oakridge Office Park, by Lord Drayson, former minister of Science & Innovation.
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that its own Darren Wenn and Future Electronics' Chris McAneny are engaged in a practical
Gleichmann Electronics, a specialized distributor of electronic components requiring a strong technical support, is now pan-European distributor for the complete sensor and ASIC product portfolio
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller company, has won the Environmental Design Award at the UK's annual e-Legacy Awards. The award, made in recognition of the company's ultra low power
Diodes Incorporated announced the development of a proprietary process platform for the manufacture of next generation high voltage rectifiers. Named DIODESTAR(TM), the process has been developed
AEG Power Solutions announces the addition of COMPUTERLINKS, the next generation distributor of IT security and Internet technology solutions, to its channel sales network. As part of its expanding
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, and General Motors have signed a non-exclusive memorandum of understanding to cooperate on a research and development project that will investigate
Vishay Intertechnology will present all its new electronics components at booth A5.143. Special focus is set on the Super12 featured products. The line-up of components features industry-leading specs
With the new logo "Rutronik - Electronics Worldwide" and a matching corporate design, Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is presenting itself at the electronica in hall A5, stands 159 and 260,