Global revenues for optoelectronics, sensors and actuators, and discrete semiconductors (O-S-D) are expected to reach $66.4 billion in 2015, up three percent from 2014 when sales rose by nine percent, according to IC Insights. The two biggest contributors to slow growth are sensors/actuators and discretes, which have struggled with consistent growth after rebounding in 2014,…
Concerns about the slowdown in China and the strong dollar resulted in weakening optimism about the strength of the global economy among U.S. industrial manufacturers in the third quarter of 2015. However, the U.S. economic outlook still looks positive and revenue forecasts over the next 12 months are up.
San Jose, Calif. – InvenSense, Inc., a provider of MEMS sensor platforms, has entered the automotive market with the introduction of automotive sensor solutions for safety and non-safety applications. Entrance into the market was driven by increased demand for personalized in-vehicle experience, improved safety, assisted automated driving, and predictable maintenance systems. The company is developing MEMS…
Selecting a LED controller for your lighting application is not an easy task. There are a host of device variations that have to be considered along with the expertise of the power supply designer. But assuredly most purchasers of LED controllers are looking to accomplish three things – lower system losses (higher efficiency), achieve a…
Cupertino, Calif. — Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended September 26, 2015. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $51.5 billion and quarterly net profit of $11.1 billion, or $1.96 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $42.1 billion and net profit of $8.5 billion, or $1.42 per…
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the MediSpec™ Medical Plastic Circular (MPC) Interconnect System from Molex. This affordable, high-performance interconnect solution combines premium performance and ease-of-use to meet the stringent standards of medical devices. In addition, the MediSpec is also recommended for use in avionics, high-use entertainment equipment, and test and measurement devices. The Molex…
Apple has been making lives easier for years with its personal electronics devices, and its new step towards security will bring relief to many people, and in the age of BYOD (bring your own device) many businesses with be grateful. An increase in two digits, from four to six, might not sound like a big…
Irvine, Calif. – Lantronix, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX) — a specialized networking company providing smart IoT and M2M connectivity solutions — today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with the Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas business region of Avnet, Inc., (NYSE: AVT) a $27 billion leading technology distributor. Under terms of the agreement, Avnet will distribute Lantronix’s IoT-enabling modules and solutions…
San Jose, Calif. — InvenSense, Inc. (NYSE:INVN), the leading provider of MEMS sensor platforms, today announced it has released for OEM review UltraPrint™, its ultrasonic fingerprint imaging solution, manufactured on the proprietary InvenSense CMOS-MEMS Platform (ICMP), offering ramp to production in calendar year 2017. As the world’s largest fabless MEMS SOC innovator and source for the eutectically…
Fremont, Calif. — Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a leading supplier of high-performance integrated circuits and system solutions, today announced the appointment of Edward Yang as Division Vice President of Asia Operations, effective October 19, 2015. Mr. Yang brings 15 years of industry experience to his new role. Most recently, he served as Director of Manufacturing…