eMemory, the global leader in embedded non-volatile memory (eNVM) and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (“SMIC”; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), China’s largest and most advanced semiconductor foundry, today announced that they plan to expand the deployment of their current collaboration on SMIC’s eNVM platform development. The platform covers both One Time Programmable (OTP) and Multiple Times…
DetailsAvnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) announced today that it has acquired the remaining interest in MSC Investoren GmbH (“MSC Group”). This completes a two part transaction in which the majority interest was acquired on October 1, 2013. MSC is a recognized value-add distributor focused on electronic component distribution, embedded computing technology, and display solutions as well…
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The famous Washington, D.C., think tank Brookings recently put out a report noting that Taiwan's economy has shifted to a virtual dependency on IT supply chain businesses. The briefing paper, which can be found here, has some pretty serious implications for OEMs and for the greater East Asian electronics supply market. At least if you…
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This month’s top product picks are all related to efficiency. These products, ranging from MOSFETs to transceivers, deliver energy, power or system efficiency, and in some cases, significant power savings across several industries. In addition, many of these devices are housed in small packages to save board space. Let’s start with Vishay’s Si8851EDB TrenchFET p-channel Gen…
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Here are the top ten most read articles about the interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IP&E) device market in 2013.
DetailsThe global market for flip chip technology is expected to grow from $18.9 billion in 2012 to $20.1 billion in 2013, according to BCC Research.
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Backup cameras seem almost quaint today, even though the technology is just moving into the mainstream automotive market. That's because there's a sense that technology is catching fire really quickly in automotive design and not just at the high end. Earlier this year, as we steered the Volt through the sunny southern California climes, we…
DetailsThe addition of Sunbank to Esterline’s Connection Technologies platform, which includes SOURIAU, will strengthen their portfolio in the European and North American aerospace markets.
DetailsAtmel and Hillcrest Labs have expanded their collaboration to deliver turn-key sensor hub solutions.
DetailsAn ERP survey sponsored by Epicor Software reveals barriers between high-tech manufacturing companies not using modern ERP solutions to full capacity.
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