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LpS 2012 presents exclusive insights into the latest Zhaga standards
This year the LED professional Symposium + Expo (LpS 2012) is making it possible for all symposium attendees to get first hand information about the newest developments on the subject of Zhaga standards. Based on the exclusive publishing rights for 7 articles put together by the consortium, Luger Research (the organizers of LpS) will be including a printed version of the articles in all delegate packs at LpS 2012. The compendium will only be avai...
Scalable COMINT system performs reliable air-ground intelligence in all terrains
At the ILA Berlin Air Show, Rohde & Schwarz will for the first time present a communications intelligence system for airborne deployment to the public. Used in border protection, maritime rescue operations or military missions, for example, the onboard system always reliably detects, identifies and locates radio signals.
NIST Certification for AES Encrypted TRRUST-Stor SSD from Microsemi
Microsemi today announced it has achieved National Institute of Standards and Technology certification for the advanced encryption standard algorithm on its ultra-secure TRRUST-Stor solid state drive designed for critical data storage. TRRUST-Stor is one of the few solid state drives on the market that has hardware-implemented AES encryption with a 256-bit key using the XTS block cipher mode.
STMicroelectronics to discuss MEMS industry insights at SEMICON Taiwan 2012 MEMS Forum
STMicroelectronics has today revealed that Benedetto Vigna, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group, will deliver a keynote speech at the SEMICON Taiwan 2012 MEMS Forum to address the key factors of ST’s leadership and the new trends in MEMS for the smart phone and tablet market.
Rapid Change in the Vehicle Battery Industry
By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx Manufacturers of vehicle batteries were in a slow moving industry based on lead-acid batteries. However, they are now in an era of very rapid change. Product re-positioning and new technology can make the difference between high sustainable profits and oblivion.
Frost & Sullivan Sees High Growth Opportunities in South Korea's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
The advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) revenues in South Korea is expected to reach US$509.6 million by 2018 from US$27.6 million in 2011, predicts Frost & Sullivan.
Semiconductor R&D Spending to Hit Record-High $53.4 Billion
Spending on research and development by semiconductor companies worldwide is expected to grow 10% in 2012 to a record-high $53.4 billion compared to the current peak of $48.7 billion set in 2011, according to the Mid-Year Update of IC Insights’ 2012 McClean Report. The increase will lift R&D spending by chip companies to 16.2% of total semiconductor sales in 2012, which are now forecast to rise 3% to $329.8 billion from revenues of $321.4 bill...
Discover the Latest Technologies at the RF & Microwave Design and Test Symposium 2012 hosted by NI and AWR
The RF & Microwave Design and Test Symposium, hosted by National Instruments and AWR, is a free full-day seminar designed to update engineers, researchers and technicians on the latest technological advances in the design and test of microwave and RF systems. The rate of change in this domain has increased phenomenally in recent years and it is critical for professionals involved this field to stay ahead of the latest technologies and techniques...
ACAL Energy Raises Further Funds for Fuel Cell Development
ACAL Energy has today announced that it has secured another successful round of investment finance, enabling it to strengthen the research and development of its affordable fuel cell systems. The company has previously announced that it is targeting FlowCath power modules for commercial scale stationary power and automotive applications.
Kontron achieves International Railway Industry Standard certification
Kontron announced that it has achieved the IRIS Revision 02 certification, a compliance developed by the independent association of European railway industries UNIFE. The IRIS certification attests that Kontron complies with international unified quality standards and fulfills the highest demands for reliability and lifecycle management of the railway industry.