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Smith & Associates to Exhibit at China Electronics Fair in Shanghai - Booth 1G40
Smith & Associates, a leader in the electronics distribution market, will be exhibiting at the China Electronics Fair (CEF) November 11-13, 2009 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center booth, 1G40. The China Electronics Fair promotes the innovation and growth of China’s electronics... - October 24, 2009 - N.F. Smith & Associates LP
Energy Micro Announces World’s Most Energy Efficient Microcontroller
EFM32 Gecko microcontroller family delivers 4x increase in battery life - October 23, 2009 - Energy Micro AS
Keithley Expands ISO 17025 Accreditation with Customer-Site Calibrations, Broader Ranges
The Metrology Services organization at Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: KEI), a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, has expanded the scope of its ISO 17025 accreditation. - October 14, 2009 - Keithley Instruments
New High Speed, Long Life 6x16 Matrix Card Expands Keithley's Series 3700 System Switch/Multimeter Family
Keithley Instruments, Inc., a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, today announced an expansion of its Series 3700 System Switch/Multimeter and plug-in card family with the addition of a new plug-in switching Matrix card. - October 14, 2009 - Keithley Instruments
iWatt, Inc. Releases High Efficiency Digital PWM Controller for Network AC/DC Adapters
iWatt released a new AC/DC digital PWM controller for external power supply adapters. The highly efficient device, iW1710, is rated for up to 40W of power and exceeds Energy Star requirements. The simplified design can reduce component count by up to 30 percent. The iW1720 is designed to address low noise, tight output voltage regulation and high surge protection requirements for network applications. New customer Jentec will feature the iW1710 in its newest line of network adapter products. - September 28, 2009 - iWatt, Inc.
Enfis Launches the Next Generation of LED-Based Intelligent White Light -- the Development of Tunable White LED Lighting System Eliminates the Need for Expensive Binning
Enfis Group Plc. (LSE:ENF), an innovator of LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced a development that further narrows the gap between LEDs and traditional light sources. The company has introduced its next generation of fully-controllable white LED lighting products and for myriad... - September 16, 2009 - Enfis Group Plc
American Sensor Technologies Releases New OEM Pressure Sensor Products Catalog
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. has released a new OEM Pressure Sensor Products Catalog. - September 09, 2009 - American Sensor Technologies
Micralyne and University of Alberta Partner to Expand Regional Nanotechnology Capability
Micralyne, a world-leading MEMS product developer and manufacturer, today announced it will be giving Alberta’s nanotechnology industry a “step up” by the end of August with the installation of a unique precision tool in its Edmonton facility. - September 03, 2009 - Micralyne Inc.
134.2kHz Fixed Reader Antenna Withstands Harsh Environments
This antenna is also specially designed to be used in double sided arrangements with a single reader for applications that require large reading volumes. - August 29, 2009 - GAO RFID Inc.
Enfis Introduces the Innovate Series of Ultra-Bright White LED Arrays -- Flexible Configurations Include Built-in Intelligence with Warm White and Hi-CRI
Enfis Group Plc (LSE: ENF), an innovator of intelligent LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced the introduction of a new line of ultra-bright white LED arrays that offer fixture manufacturers and lighting designers rapid design and integration opportunities. Based around... - August 28, 2009 - Enfis Group Plc
Nanovea Launches Redesigned Tribometer with 3D Optical Profiler Integration
The release of the New Nanovea Tribometer marks the end to bulky, unappealing and complicated Tribology testing. Nanovea’s Tribometer has been redesigned to complete Nanovea’s signature instrument look and user-friendly appeal. The Nanovea Tribometer also introduces, to the world of Tribology, quick in-situ 3D Optical Profiler integration for wear calculation analysis along with other 3D surface measurements. - August 11, 2009 - NANOVEA
Micralyne Fiscal 2008/09 Results Highest Ever
Micralyne, a world leading MEMS foundry service provider, today announced revenue of C$30.6 million for fiscal 2009, an increase of 35% from the previous year’s revenue of $22.6 million. The company saw net income grow to the highest since inception, and profits as a percentage of revenue rose significantly. - July 25, 2009 - Micralyne Inc.
Photovoltaic Demand Highlights Nanovea Profilometers Superior Capabilities
As demand increases for reliable measurement of solar cell and photovoltaic surfaces so has significant measurement challenges. The most significant challenge being that solar cell materials absorb light, therefore light based Profilometers are useless and a stylus must be used as a result—wrong. Fortunately, Nanovea has been providing White Light Profilometers capable of this very task for years. - July 15, 2009 - NANOVEA
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
RFID Reader - the Power of a Handheld Computer – the Price of a PDA
This reader provides for ultra fast inventory of items on pallets, warehouse shelves, on moving vehicles, or anywhere fixed reader class performance is required in a portable device. - June 21, 2009 - GAO RFID Inc.
Active RFID Tag with Mounting Strap
It has an estimated life span of five years at a transmission time interval of approximately 1.5 seconds. All data is pre-programmed prior to shipping. - June 05, 2009 - GAO RFID Inc.
Micralyne Presents Gold-Tin Solder Bonding Process for Wafer-Level Packaging
Micralyne Inc., a growing MEMS and microfluidics foundry, announced today that Project Engineer, Mr. Dean Spicer, will be speaking next week at The 2009 IEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference (IITC) on Tuesday, June 2. - June 02, 2009 - Micralyne 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
RFID Enabled Parking Barrier Gate from GAO
The parking barrier is an ideal solution for apartments and condos, gated communities, business parking lots and garages, university parking areas and recreation operations from hotels to RV camps. he exact same top portion of your press release. - May 14, 2009 - GAO RFID Inc.
13.56MHz RFID Reader Mini Module
The module is shipped with firmware designed to ensure ease of integration and provides designers with a significant cost/performance advantage. - May 10, 2009 - GAO RFID Inc.
Breakthrough Nanoindentation Testing with Image Pattern Recognition
Nanovea announced today a breakthrough development in Nanoindentation testing by combining advanced image pattern recognition capabilities to the most advanced nano-indenter for quality control applications. - April 18, 2009 - NANOVEA
Micralyne and SVTC Technologies to Collaborate on 8-Inch MEMS Development and Manufacturing
Micralyne Inc., a leading independent MEMS developer and manufacturer, has announced plans to collaborate with SVTC Technologies LLC, a leading independent MEMS and CMOS commercialization company, to develop and manufacture MEMS devices using 8-inch fabrication technology. - March 26, 2009 - Micralyne Inc.
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
UHF EPC Compliant RFID Passive Sheep Ear Tag
GAO RFID Inc. (www.GAORFID.com) now offers passive RFID animal tags operating in the UHF spectrum (GAO116033). Typically, in the past, animal tagging has primarily been done using low frequency transponders; however, these innovative EPC Gen 2 Class 1 tags address some of the shortcomings of using... - March 08, 2009 - GAO RFID Inc.
UHF Gen 2 RFID Pig Ear Tag Launched by GAO
GAO RFID Inc. (www.GAORFID.com) presents this advanced UHF Gen 2 passive RFID tag (GAO116032) specially designed for the tracking of any medium-sized livestock, however, its shape is specially designed for use with pigs. Tagging the animal gives the ability to monitor each animal's feeding,... - March 06, 2009 - GAO RFID Inc.
GAO Offers Gen 2 Harsh Environment/Metal/Liquid RFID Tag
GAO RFID Inc. (www.GAORFID.com) recommends its UHF 902MHz Gen 2 Harsh Environment/Metal/Liquid RFID Tag (GAO116501), an excellent solution for containers, pallets, stillages and trolleys. This contactless read/write tag is also suitable for harsh environments and where long read range is... - February 12, 2009 - GAO RFID Inc.
New President Appointed for Schuster Electronics
Schuster Electronics, Inc., an electronic components distributor headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, has appointed Mike Fine as the new president, effective immediately. Ted Ludeke, owner and former president, will move to an advisory position as chairman. He was pleased to announce the appointment... - February 01, 2009 - Schuster Electronics
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
iPower Distribution Group of New England Launches New Website
According to Doug Markham, President of iPower New England, the new iPowerNE.com website was designed to provide access to its existing customers for the web-based services it provides, such as iZap and iHub, as well as information and guidance to industrial manufacturers seeking an innovative way to solve their supply chain challenges. - June 04, 2008 - iPower Distribution Group of New England
OLOVO Announces Agreement for Supplying Advanced Packaging Wafer Bumping Plating Anodes
OLOVO, LLC, a leading low-alpha and interconnect materials supplier, has reached an agreement with Semitool, Inc. whereby OLOVO has become licensed to supply anodes for use in Semitool’s electrochemical deposition systems. - March 15, 2008 - Olovo
Micralyne Appoints Alan Richards as New Vice President of Operations
Micralyne Inc., a world leading independent MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) microfabrication company, today announced the appointment of Mr. Alan Richards as the new Vice President of Operations. - November 22, 2007 - Micralyne Inc.
Salamander Error Correction Announces 1 Gbps Viterbi Decoder
Salamander Error Correction announces the availability of the SALxx304d, a very high speed (1 Gbps) Viterbi decoder for telecommunications and high speed wireless networking applications. - July 21, 2007 - Salamander Error Correction
OpenCores Web Site to be Sold to a Strategic Partner
OpenCores announced today that is looking for a strategic partner within the semiconductor and EDA industry. This initiative will strengthen OpenCores as world's largest community for development and distribution of open source Verilog/VHDL soft cores. As part of this initiative, the OpenCores... - June 26, 2007 - OpenCores Organization
Beyond Semiconductor Announces New Licensing Agreement with e3C Inc.
Beyond Semiconductor, a semiconductor IP company supplying embedded processor IP technology for digital consumer, networking, personal entertainment, communications and industrial applications announced a license agreement with e3C Inc. for Beyond BA12 Processor Core, Beyond AC97 Audio Controller,... - June 25, 2007 - Beyond Semiconductor
Forza Silicon Announces High Definition CMOS Imaging Technology
Company’s Technology Adopted by Japan Broadcasting Company NHK in HDTV Trials - June 04, 2007 - Forza Silicon Corporation
ChipX Partners with Beyond Semiconductor to Offer 32 bit Processors
ChipX Incorporated, provider of the broadest range of next generation ASIC solutions, announced a partnership and license agreement with Beyond Semiconductor for a family of 32 bit processors. Many custom designs require 32 bit processing power in order to run real time operating systems, process... - May 07, 2007 - Beyond Semiconductor
Global Fab Surplus Semiconductor Equipment (GFab) LLC Appoints European Sales Director
Thierry Brugere joins Global Fab Surplus Semiconductor Equipment LLC as European Sales Director. - March 02, 2007 - Global Fab LLC
Spring Trade Fairs with Brooks Automation
Brooks RFID Division will present its RFID solutions at a number of different trade fairs. - February 20, 2007 - Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH
Forza Silicon Joins Tower Semiconductor’s Authorized Design Center Program
Forza Silicon, a fabless mixed signal semiconductor company, and Tower Semiconductor, a pure-play, independent specialty foundry, have announced today that they are expanding their relationship to design and produce mixed signal and image sensor chips utilizing Tower’s process and design... - February 06, 2007 - Forza Silicon Corporation
Forza Silicon and IBM to Collaborate on CMOS Image Sensor Solutions
Forza Silicon and IBM are collaborating to develop CMOS image sensor chips using IBM’s CMOS Image Sensor Foundry (CIMG) process and technology, and characterize IBM’s image sensor IP. - December 12, 2006 - Forza Silicon Corporation
Brooks Automation Supplies RFID Automation Solutions to Singapore
Intermech Machinery in Tuas relies on RFID to minimize production and storage costs. - September 23, 2006 - Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH
RFID-Chip Put into Optical Data Carriers
Two information carriers combined in one medium. - September 21, 2006 - Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH
Intel Releases Game for Network Managers
Intel has released a game for Network Managers in the hopes of generating interest in new technology. Players answer questions on networking with the aim of becoming Network Manager Champion of 2006. - July 28, 2006 - Intel
The World’s First Mini-Tracking Ball Using Laser Technology - Easy Control, Faster Scrolling and More Productivity
A self contained tracking in a mini-package that can be used in hundred’s of applications including small electronic devices that require a lot of scrolling to obtain key information such as MP3 players, IPOD-type devices, mobile phones, notebooks, sub-notebooks, PDA and many others. - July 13, 2006 - Litrax Gmbh
AlfaMag / Talema toroidal inductors now recommended for use on National Semiconductor’s Interactive Webench Design Tool
AlfaMag Electronics is the authorized North American agent for the International Talema Group. Now the Talema SW Series toroidal inductors for National’s Simple Switchers are recommended as an approved supplier on National’s interactive webench design tool. - June 29, 2005 - AlfaMag Electronics, LLC.