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Tektronix and National Instruments to Unveil Joint Product Initiative at NIWeek
Tektronix, Inc. and National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced that the two companies have extended their more than 20-year relationship by unveiling plans to co-innovate on new products that will improve productivity and lower costs for engineers and scientists working in design verification, manufacturing test, scientific research, and embedded test. The two companies will unveil specific details at NIWeek 2009 scheduled for Aug. 4–6 in Austin, Texas. - July 20, 2009 - Tektronix
Liquid-Filled LED Bulbs Finally Make “Green” Lighting Cool
Eternaleds, Inc., announces the debut of their HydraLux-4 LED light bulb, the world’s first of its kind that uses liquid-cooling technology to look and function exactly like a regular light bulb. - July 16, 2009 - Eternaleds Inc.
Ultra Low Power ARM Cortex-M3 Microcontroller Specialist Energy Micro Extends Its Americas Sales Organization
The provider of the world's most energy friendly microcontrollers appoints two new US Manufactures Representatives. - July 02, 2009 - Energy Micro AS
LED Revenues from Notebooks to Reach Over $800 Million in 2010
Market for LEDs in notebooks will grow from around $200 million in 2008 to over $800 million in 2010, according to a new research report available at Electronics.ca - June 25, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Professional Plastics Announces Enhanced Web Experience for Customers
Professional Plastics, a leading distributor of high-performance plastic stock shapes, recently upgraded their web site to include new, easy to use navigation tools and a more streamlined checkout process. The redesigned site has also been fully translated into ten languages to better serve their customers outside of the USA. - June 23, 2009 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
IGNIS Innovation Unveils Its MaxLife(TM) AMOLED Demo at SID 2009
Compensation of both OLED and TFT produces the most stable and uniform backplane for HDTV and Monitors. - June 20, 2009 - IGNIS Innovation Inc.
IGNIS Innovation Demonstrates Latest Achievements in AdMo(TM) Amorphous Silicon AMOLED Technology at SID
TFT backplane performance better than incumbent polysilicon; will grow AMOLED market and reduce costs. - June 20, 2009 - IGNIS Innovation Inc.
Solar-PV Capex Cuts Will Ease Capacity Growth in Time for Recovery
Much like the boom-to-bust IC industry in recent decades, manufacturers of solar-energy cells and thin films are having a difficult time matching investments for new production capacity with the recessionary and recovery throes of the fledgling photovoltaic (PV)-device market. - June 20, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
1Q09: the "Bottom" of the Current Semiconductor Industry Cycle
According to a new market research report available at Electronics.ca Publications, 2Q09 semiconductor company outlooks are increasingly optimistic. - June 14, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
ReuseRecycleReclaim, LLC and North East Silicon Technologies (NESTEC), Inc. Sign Representation Agreement
ReuseRecycleReclaim to represent NESTEC's Reclaim services in the Pacific Northwest - June 01, 2009 - ReuseRecycleReclaim, LLC
Liberty Packaging's Intercept Technology™ Packaging Saves JMI 90% on Storage Costs
With materials provided by Liberty Packaging Co., Inc., JMI completed a 28 month study showing that the Intercept Technology™ packaging can save J.M. Industries 90% of its cost to maintain inventory and keep their products spotless. Customers are happy and JMI retains its great reputation in the industry, all due to Intercept Technology's protective corrosion/rust preventive packaging. - May 28, 2009 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.
Ultra Low Power Microcontroller Specialist Energy Micro Extends Americas Sales Organization
The provider of the world's most energy friendly microcontrollers adds The Twist Company to its US Manufacturers Representatives. - May 22, 2009 - Energy Micro AS
Unicoi Systems Announces Support for Low-Power, High-Performance Analog Devices’ Blackfin Processors: Fusion Embedded RTOS Supports Analog Devices ADSP-BF51x Blackfin®
Embedded developers now have a new low-power, high-performance solution for Analog Devices' ADSP-BF51x Blackfin family of processors in Unicoi Systems' Fusion Embedded Software. Both Fusion software and the Blackfin family of processors are optimized for power management, yielding an ideal solution for developers seeking to increase battery life or reduce facility-wide power consumption from communications assets. - May 20, 2009 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
Seoul Semi 4th in LED Rankings
In 2007, the leading LED suppliers remained the same, but they now face strong challenges from companies in Taiwan and Korea, according to a market research report available at Electronics.ca Publications. - May 16, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Over Five Billion Digital Controller ICs Sold; Market is Adolescent
Digital power conversion is entering its third generation, and sales of digital controller ICs have achieved a significant milestone with cumulative shipments exceeding five billion units by 2010. As a result of the introduction of the new third-generation controller ICs, the digital landscape will be recast in 2009. - May 14, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
ReuseRecycleReclaim, LLC and Encompass Distribution Services, LLC (EDS) Sign Representation Agreement
ReuseRecycleReclaim to represent EDS’s silicon products and services in the Pacific Northwest. - May 12, 2009 - ReuseRecycleReclaim, LLC
The Semiconductor Photomask Market: to $2.7 Billion in 2011
The worldwide semiconductor photomask market is estimated to be $2.9 billion in 2008 and forecasted to fall to $2.5 billion in 2009, according to a new market research report available at Electronics.ca Publications. - May 10, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Thermoelectric Temperature Chamber for Testing Implantable Medical Devices
TestEquity Model TEC1 is the world's first commercially available Thermoelectric Temperature Chamber. It was designed for engineering testing of pacemakers and defibrillators. Thermoelectric devices are ideally suited for this application, where just a little bit of cooling is required. The resulting design is quieter, more reliable, more compact, and weighs less than conventional refrigeration systems which use a compressor. - May 08, 2009 - TestEquity LLC
SPI Semicon Merges Operations with Parent Company Professional Plastics, Inc.
SPI/Semicon, Inc., a USA manufacturer of static-controlled semiconductor wafer and I.C. packaging products has been merged into their parent company Professional Plastics, Inc. The combined company will continue production of the existing SPI product range at a shared facility in Ogden, Utah. The... - May 08, 2009 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
ARM Forecast to Become the Leading 32-Bit Microcontroller Architecture in 2011
ARM is forecast to pass Power Architecture and x86 to become the leading 32-bit microcontroller and embedded microprocessor architecture in 2011, according to the latest analysis available at Electronics.ca Publications. - May 02, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Semiconductor: Remain Cautious, But Open to Opportunity
As expected, the entire industry from semiconductors to PCs had to deal with a surplus in inventory at a time when demand was falling. In many segments of the market, manufacturing capacity and excess inventory levels have been reduced to desired levels. Going forward into the second half of 2009, the depleted inventory levels should lead to an increase in orders. - April 29, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Mobile Ai-BOX, an Invention for the Rapid Development in CCTV
The new mobile software compressor from ACUMEN, Ai-BOX, is a significant invention in CCTV field. It makes audio & video accessible to a wide range of urgent tasks in professional and private occasions, anytime and anywhere. Ai-BOX directly connects to computer via USB 2.0 without additional... - April 23, 2009 - Acumen Int. Corp.
Return to Record Sales Seen in Opto, Sensors, and Power Discretes
Despite the disastrous final months of 2008, semiconductor sales of optoelectronics, MEMS-based accelerometers, CMOS image sensors, power transistors, and overall discrete devices set record-high revenue levels last year, and these semiconductor markets and product categories are forecast to recover and reach new sales records in the next two years. - March 28, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Autos Shipment Going Down to 63.2 Million in 2009, But Positive Recovery Predicted After 2010
It's no great secret that the world's top automobile manufacturers are reeling after a particularly bad 2008 that dropped total autos shipped to 65.6 million from 69.1 million in 2007. As difficult as 2008 was, 2009 is predicted to be even worse with 63.2 million autos to ship by year's end, according to the new market research available at Electronics.ca. - March 27, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Automotive Semiconductors Set to Skid in 2009, But This is No Industry Heading for a Crash
It is forecast that 2009 will see the largest fall in automotive semiconductor revenues ever recorded, according to the report. However history shows that automotive is one of the most consistent and stable markets for semiconductor suppliers and according to the report, with the passing of the current global financial troubles, automotive semiconductor revenues will return to, and exceed, levels seen in recent years. - March 23, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Micro VGA: Simple to Use, Easy to Connect Microcontroller to VGA Interface
New product launch. Secons s.r.o. announce the launch of their latest product, MicroVGA, a new cost-effective Microcontroller to VGA interface providing 80x25 16-color text mode. - March 21, 2009 - Secons s.r.o.
DRAM Market to Witness Big Quarterly Growth in 2H09
After reaching a revenue low point in 1Q09, the DRAM market is forecast to show outstanding quarterly growth throughout the balance of the year, according to a market research report available at Electronics.ca Publications. The market for DRAM memory is forecast to surge in the second half of 2009 as capacity tightens, ASPs increase, and system demand begins to recover. - March 13, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. Contributes to Successful DVB-SH Live Mobile TV Demonstrations During the Mobile World Congress
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd (UBS), a world leader in the development of COFDMtechnology and applications, played a key role in the successful deployment of a pilot network utilizing Digital Video Broadcasting equipment based on the new DVB-SH standard. The Live Mobile TV demonstrations carried out... - March 12, 2009 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
Automotive Semiconductors - Is There a Pulse?
The outlook for automotive electronics near term is not good and it's even worse for technology suppliers supporting this segment, but as all crisis events are unpleasant, once the storm moves through, opportunity begins to reseed itself. Worldwide automotive semiconductor sales reached just over $20 billion in 2008 and this year the report is expecting a contraction of 25 percent with recovery back to the $20 billion level predicted to occur in 2012. - March 12, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Ultra Low Power Microcontroller Specialist Energy Micro Extends Global Sales Organization
The provider of the world’s most energy friendly microcontrollers opens US office and appoints senior Microcontroller professionals. - March 11, 2009 - Energy Micro AS
Fab Investment Activity During the Downturn - Key Investments in MPU Sector
Electronics.ca Publications, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "SEMI World Fab Forecast". Investment levels are the lowest in over a decade. Spending on fab construction projects in 2009 is expected to be... - March 08, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
4M Wireless Named Top Innovator at the GSMA’s 2009 Mobile Innovation Global Award Competition
LTE protocol stack vendor selected from 450 companies for prestigious award for technology excellence in the mobile telecommunications industry during GSMA Mobile World Congress 2009. - March 07, 2009 - 4M Wireless Ltd.
High-Growth CEO Forum™ to Start Southeast Operations in Charlotte; Susan Gauff Selected as Leader
The Catlin & Cookman Group expands to the Southeast to offer their successful High-Growth CEO Forums(TM) for investor-back companies. Susan Gauff will lead the Southeast operations from Charlotte, NC. More than 70 members currently participate in Forums worldwide and, on average, have experienced 75% CAGR after one year. Participants are currently being recruited from the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. - February 27, 2009 - The Catlin & Cookman Group
Dblur Enabled EDoF 3.2Mp Camera Module Available from Chinese Camera Vendor, Sunny Group
Dblur today announced the availability of a high performance 3.2Mp, ¼” , Extended Depth of Field (EDoF) camera module for mass production from Sunny Group, China. - February 19, 2009 - Dblur Technologies Ltd.
Bird Introduces DBlur Enabled 3.2Mp EDoF Camera Phone
Dblur, the developer of Software Lens™ technology, today announced the introduction of a Dblur enabled camera phone from Bird, the leading mobile phone manufacturer in China. The H716 and H718 camera phone models, incorporating Dblur EDoF technology, are currently in mass production. - February 17, 2009 - Dblur Technologies Ltd.
4M Wireless Demonstrates Leadership in LTE at 2009 Mobile World Congress
4M Wireless will carry out a series of product demonstrations and partner activities to demonstrate its capabilities at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona 2009. - February 16, 2009 - 4M Wireless Ltd.
Ocean Blue Software Launches the World’s First Application and a Complete Software Product Designed to CI+ Specification
Ocean Blue Software launches the world’s first application and a complete software product designed to CI+ specification, providing better security and a graphical display for Pay Per View operators and content developers. - February 11, 2009 - Ocean Blue Software
ACTICA Delivers DDR2-800 ECC Registered for AMD Opteron Shanghai Platforms
ACTICA Inc., manufacturer of mission critical server memory products, announces the next generation DDR2-800/PC2-6400 ECC Registered for AMD Opteron Shanghai Platforms. ACTICA’s new DDR2-800 ECC REG are compatible to AMD Opteron Shanghai sever platforms such as Supermicro H8DMT, H8DMU+,... - February 10, 2009 - ACTICA Inc.
Global Semiconductor Market Will Rise from Temporary Drop
The global semiconductor market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 7% through 2012, despite a projected decline in 2009, says new RNCOS report. - February 04, 2009 - RNCOS
Crosspoint Switches - Markets Reach $3 Billion by 2015
Crosspoint switches are poised to achieve significant growth as units become more able to achieve power conservation. Less expensive crosspoint switches allow proliferation of devices into a wide range of broadband and multimedia applications. According to the study, economies of scale leverage the technology advances needed to make crosspoint switches competitive. Integration technology provided by crosspoint switches solves the issues poised by high speed network conflicting tandards. - January 17, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Point Technologies Engineers New Ultrathin Probe Needle Coating Technology; Advancing Small Pitch Probe Design, Manufacturing and Quality Benefits
Point Technologies introduces a new, ultrathin coating technology that provides a protective insulation barrier on probe needle surfaces. This coating replaces the thick plastic tubes that are currently used. The ultrathin insulating coating provides several distinct advantages over conventional insulated tube-type needles. - January 14, 2009 - Point Technologies
ReuseRecycleReclaim, LLC Launches Thermocouple Recycling and Replacement Program
TCs meet factory specifications and program saves 30-50% in costs. - January 11, 2009 - ReuseRecycleReclaim, LLC
Pancake Load Cell with USB Output
FUTEK’s LCF400 Pancake Load Cell Available with USB Output. FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. (FUTEK) is pleased to present the improved LCF400 Pancake Load Cell. The design is now being offered with a brand new USB Digital Interface and is the newest product to be added to the FUTEK USB... - January 09, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
FUTEK Introduces S-Beam Load Cell with USB Option
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present its LSB350 with a brand new USB Digital Interface. This improvement offers a USB type solution for Strain Gage Based Load Cells. FUTEK’s USB Sensor Solution provides an easy “Plug & Play” with basic software making the System Integration even simpler. - December 16, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Sandbridge Technologies Agreement with 4M Wireless for LTE Protocol Stack
Sandbridge Technologies, a fabless semiconductor company developing 4G multi-mode baseband processors for mobile devices, has signed an agreement with 4M Wireless, a leading protocol software provider, for the 4M Wireless LTE protocol stack. - December 12, 2008 - 4M Wireless Ltd.
Introduces Intrinsically Safe Pressure Sensor
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present the intrinsically safe PMP500 Pressure Sensor. Multiple intrinsically safe approvals include FM, ATEX, CE conformity and CSA to help support international shipments of OEM equipment designed with these transmitters. These four approvals also provide global recognition and acceptance of the intrinsically safe ratings. - December 09, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Symmetry Electronics Hosts SemiconductorStore.com Summit
SemiconductorStore.com invites you to participate in the first-ever Store Summit on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, from 10:30am-1pm PST. SemiconductorStore is the eCommerce division of the design-oriented electronic component distributor, Symmetry Electronics. “The purpose of the Store Summit... - November 27, 2008 - Symmetry Electronics Corp.
World Advanced Electronic Packaging Revenues Are Poised to Exceed $42 Billion by 2012
With the burgeoning demand for portable devices, demand for advanced electronic packaging for accommodating the integrated circuits that support the aforesaid devices is on rise. Decreasing device size demands low cost electronic packages that are capable of rendering high speed, finer pitch, higher pin count and reliable interconnects. - November 23, 2008 - Electronics.ca Publications
Symmetry Electronics Hosts Lantronix MatchPort b/g Pro and SDK Webinar
Please register online by visiting SemiconductorStore.com's Upcoming Events section. They will e-mail you technical details on how to join the webinar. - November 22, 2008 - Symmetry Electronics Corp.
Ecliptek Delivers Industry’s First 1.2 Volt Miniature Surface Mount Oscillator
Ecliptek Corporation, a leading supplier of frequency products, is pleased to announce the introduction of the EB17E2 Series of 2.5mm x 3.2mm SMD crystal clock oscillators. This innovative design offers the lowest supply voltage (1.2Volts) of any oscillator solution currently available. - November 20, 2008 - Ecliptek Corporation