News & Analysis
Hitex Safety Concept – honored with the Embedded AWARD 2011
Hitex Development Tools has been honored at this year’s Embedded World with the Embedded AWARD 2011 for its especially innovative safety concept. After 2008 and 2010 Hitex has now been selected for this prestigious award for the third time which pays respect to the company’s outstanding innovation.
ON Semiconductor Completes Acquisition of CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit from Cypress
ON Semiconductor has completed its acquisition of the CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit (ISBU) from Cypress Semiconductor in an all cash transaction for approximately $31.4 million, subject to adjustment under the purchase agreement. The purchase price was approximately 1x annual sales for the division.
MindTree inks Two Multi-Million Dollar, Multi-year IT Infrastructure Management Services Deals
Global IT Solutions and Product Engineering Services company MindTRee has announced two exclusive multi-year and multi-million dollar partnerships in the area of IT Infrastructure Management Services. The customers are one of the largest information and communication technology (ICT) service-providers in Europe; and a leading US-based bank.
International Rectifier Acquires CHiL Semiconductor, a Leading Supplier of Digital Power Management Solutions
International Rectifier Corporation announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held CHiL Semiconductor Corporation (CHiL) for $75 million in cash, subject to working capital adjustments. The acquisition expands IR’s technology by adding a leading digital power management platform that improves energy efficiency in a wide variety of applications, including computing systems, graphics, servers and gaming.
Essemtec Asia Founded in Singapore
In November 2010, Essemtec Switzerland founded its new central office for the Asian market in Singapore. Essemtec Asia will operate as a regional hub that coordinates customer requests with the local business partners throughout Asia.
Nihon Superior’s Keith Sweatman to Present at TMS 2011
Nihon Superior Co Ltd announces that Keith Sweatman, Senior Technical Advisor, will present a paper titled “The Stability Window and Mechanical Properties of the Interfacial Intermetallic in Lead-free Solder Joints” at the upcoming TMS 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The presentation will take place Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 9:15-9:45 a.m. at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
NXP and ARM Extend Strategic Licensing Agreement for Microcontrollers
NXP Semiconductors N.V. and ARM today announced that they have expanded their strategic relationship with a long-term subscription licensing agreement around the ARM® Cortex™-M series processors for microcontrollers. Under the agreement, NXP will also be working with ARM in developing and expanding its future microcontroller roadmap in areas including performance and energy efficiency.
ON Semiconductor Completes Acquisition of CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit from Cypress
ON Semiconductor Corporation has completed its acquisition of the CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit (ISBU) from Cypress Semiconductor in an all cash transaction for approximately $31.4 million, subject to adjustment under the purchase agreement. The purchase price was approximately 1x annual sales for the division.
Circuits from the Lab™
Circuits from the Lab™ by Analog Devices.
SEMIKRON and drivetek form joint venture
Semikron further strengthens its presence in and dedication to the electric and hybrid vehicle market by forming a 50/50 joint venture with drivetek, a development specialist for innovative electrical drives and control technology.