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Imec launches new research program on high-bandwidth optical I/O
Imec announces the launch of a new industrial affiliation program on high-bandwidth optical input/output (I/O). The primary objective of the new program, which is part of imec’s research platform on deep-submicron CMOS scaling, is to explore the use of optical solutions for realizing high-bandwidth I/O between CMOS chips.
element14 invites engineers to “test drive” new open source Arduino MEGA in January community RoadTest
element14 today announced that the new Arduino MEGA open-source prototyping platform is among the new products available for testing on its popular RoadTest group through January 31. In addition to the Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller board, engineers can sign up to test Microchip’s Multimedia Expansion Board, and Freescale’s LFSTBEB8450 MMA845XQ Evaluation Board and STBUSB.
u-blox develops Stolen Vehicle Tracking solution for the Brazilian market
u-blox announces the immediate availability of an off-the-shelf reference design for the Brazilian Stolen Vehicle Tracking (SVT) market. The design, the C16-G26Q, addresses all key requirements of the Brazilian National Transportation Department (DENATRAN) to equip all vehicles with SVT devices to discourage theft and facilitate stolen vehicle recovery.
Kyzen’s Serge Tuerlings to Discuss Complex Cleaning Issues at Budapest 2011
Kyzen, the world leading provider of environmentally responsible precision cleaning products for electronics and high-technology manufacturing operations, announces that its European Technical Manager, Serge Tuerlings will present at the upcoming IPC Budapest. This presentation, entitled “Integrating Cleaning Equipment and Cleaning Agent for Maximum Performance” is scheduled to take place at 8:45am on Thursday, 24th February, 2011 in Budapes...
Arrow plays key role in development and manufacture of projectiondesign ultra-high resolution DLP projector
High-performance projector specialist projectiondesign has confirmed that Arrow Electronics has played a key role in helping the company to design and manufacture a new high-performance projector that offers double the resolution of other systems on the market. Arrow supplies most of the electronic components in the new F35 WQXGA (2560 x 1600) resolution projector and the company made use of Arrow’s engineering expertise during product design a...
3G network replaces satellite vans for live remote news broadcasts
Independent testing of 3G broadband devices has been undertaken throughout the UK's Cumbria and the Lake District. The evaluation sought to assess the technologies' potentials for minimising the use of satellite vans, significantly cutting the cost of live remote news reports.
VIA Labs - New Computing Paradigms Powered by USB 3.0 at CES 2011
VIA Labs, Inc, a leading supplier of USB 3.0 integrated chip controllers, today announced its participation at CES 2011 where it will demonstrate a comprehensive suite of USB3.0 controller products in a cutting edge zero client application. Join VIA Labs, Inc. at the USB Tech Zone, Booth No. 36505, South Hall, CES 2011, Jan 6-9.
Supplying Plasma Systems for Nano Discovery at Notre Dame
The Midwest Institute for Nanoelectronics Discovery (MIND) has purchased two plasma etch and deposition systems from Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology to further expand and facilitate its research capabilities. The FlexALâ Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system and the PlasmaProâ System100 ICP etch system, will be installed in the Notre Dame Nanofabrication Facility, a 9,000 sq. ft. cleanroom, in the Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering located ...
Global Semiconductor Alliance Appoints New Leadership to Emerging Company CEO Council
The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), the voice of the global semiconductor industry, today announces the appointment of Ralph Schmitt, president and chief executive officer of PLX Technology, as the new chairman and Matt Rhodes, chief executive officer of Semitech Semiconductor Pte Ltd, as the new vice chairman to the Emerging Company CEO Council. Ralph will succeed three-year ECCEO Council Chairman Dennis Segers, chief executive officer of T...
Multitest’s DURA Kelvin Recognized with a 2010 Global Technology Award
Multitest announces that it has been awarded a Global Technology Award in the category of Components for its DURA Kelvin. The award was presented to the company during a ceremony that took place during SMTA International at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.