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Microsemi Completes Acquisition of AML Communications, Inc.
Microsemi Corporation announced that its acquisition of AML Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:AMLJ) closed on Friday, May 27, 2011. We are pleased to move forward with AML's contribution to the Microsemi family, stated James J. Peterson, Microsemi President and Chief Executive Officer. RF components are increasingly important in today's defense programs and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems and this acquisition brings scale and complementary techno...
Whitepaper explains how new IEEE P1687 IJTAG standard will tap into embedded instrumentation
In a new whitepaper from ASSET InterTech, Al Couch, ASSET's chief technologist for core instrumentation and co-chairman of the IEEE P1687 IJTAG working group, explains how the standard will enable instruments that were originally embedded into chips for chip characterization and test can be re-used later in circuit board design validation, volume manufacturing test and field service troubleshooting. According to Crouch, the IEEE P1687 preliminary...
BVM opens new branch in Ireland
The long established, Southampton based electronics hardware manufacturer and iPC development partner BVM, has opened a branch in Ireland. Located on the outskirts of Dublin, BVM Ireland represents the next phase in BVM’s long term growth strategy.
Delphi Renews Successful Motorsport Cooperation with Peugeot
Following the success of Peugeot's two RCZ race cars at the 2010 ADAC 24-hour endurance competition at the Nürburgring, Delphi Automotive and Peugeot have extended their motorsport cooperation.
Webinar: Vehicle Production and Economic Forecast
UK automotive manufacturing output for the first quarter of 2011 was up across the board though the global impact of Japan’s earthquake was felt sharply here during the course of April. Car output fell 12.2%, commercial vehicle fell 19.9% and UK engine production dropped 4.7%.
Microsoft Signs Patent Licensing Agreement With Volkswagen Group Software Supplier e.solutions
Microsoft Corp. announced today that it signed a patent licensing agreement with Volkswagen Group’s software supplier e.solutions, giving the Germany-based company access to Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) technology — the latest generation of Microsoft’s file system.
A123 Systems to Supply Battery Modules to Smith Electric Vehicles for All-Electric Commercial Trucks
A123 Systems today announced a production agreement with Smith Electric Vehicles to supply battery modules for Smith's portfolio of zero-emission all-electric commercial vehicles. A123 expects to begin shipping its 5kWh automotive-class prismatic modules to Smith for integration into battery packs in the second half of 2011.
Plessey Semiconductors to announce its first IC design using breakthrough Electric Potential sensor technology at Sensors Expo
Plessey Semiconductors announced that it will be demonstrating its Electric Potential Integrated Circuit (EPIC) sensor technology at Sensors Expo (Chicago, USA June 6-8 2011). The EPIC sensor is a completely new area of sensor technology that measures changes in an electric field in a similar way to a magnetometer detecting changes in a magnetic field. The EPIC sensor, which requires no physical or resistive contact to make measurements, will e...
Maxim Acquires Edinburgh-based Calvatec Ltd.
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has acquired privately held Calvatec Ltd, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Calvatec is a leader in highly integrated analog mixed-signal solutions with breakthrough IP as well as world-leading design methods and flows for analog system-on-a-chip (SOCs). Calvatec employs 15 people.
ALPS Develops and Commences Mass Production of HSCDTD004A 3-Axis Geomagnetic Sensor for Electronic Compass
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the HSCDTD004A geomagnetic sensor enabling electronic compass functions in smartphones and tablet PCs. Mass production commenced in May 2011.