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Mouser Stocks Panasonic BLE Module for IoT Designs

News WireBy News Desk March 7, 2018 Leave a comment

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the PAN1760A Series RF module from Panasonic. The low-power Bluetooth® low energy module offers years of operation using only a CR2032 battery for simple and reliable Internet of Things (IoT) designs. The Panasonic PAN1760A module, available from Mouser Electronics, is a fully autonomous device…

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Symmetry Signs Distribution Agreement with Globalstar

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The leading technical global semiconductor distributor of wireless and video technology, Symmetry Electronics, announced today the company has signed a distribution agreement with Globalstar, the leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services. Symmetry Electronics will now offer a range of Globalstar’s satellite and multi-radio modems which support global connectivity. “Globalstar and their innovative products…

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World Micro, Degson Ink Distribution Deal

IP&E, News WireBy News Desk March 5, 2018 Leave a comment

Georgia-based electronics distributor, World Micro, is proud to announce today that it has signed a new franchise distribution agreement with Degson Electronics Co., Ltd. The newly formed franchise agreement allows World Micro to promote, distribute, and market Degson products. This strategic partnership will expand availability of terminal block and connectivity products in networking, mobile computing,…

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LoRa Alliance Appoints New CEO & Chair

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The LoRa Alliance™, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN™ standard for Internet of Things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), announced that it has appointed Donna Moore as the new CEO & Chair of the LoRa Alliance. Moore brings a strong track record of securing market adoption for new technologies and ramping up product…

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NAND Flash Suppliers Will Cut Prices Again in Q2

Component Sourcing, News Analysis, SemiconductorsBy Gina Roos March 5, 2018 Leave a comment

Although NAND flash prices were flat to slightly up in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2017, suppliers grew their revenues by 6.8 percent on average in Q4, according to DRAMeXchange, a division of TrendForce. The smartphone market was the major demand contributor during the peak season, but the traditional off-season is impacting sales downward in the first…

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Microchip to Acquire Microsemi

News WireBy News Desk March 2, 2018 Leave a comment

Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, and Microsemi Corporation (NASDAQ: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced that the two companies have signed a definitive agreement pursuant to which Microchip will acquire Microsemi for $68.78 per share…

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Global Wearables Market Grows 10% in 2017

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The worldwide wearables market continued its upward trajectory in both the fourth quarter (4Q17) and full year 2017 with total shipment volumes reaching new records. Moreover, thanks to a surge in smartwatch shipment volumes, Apple moved past competitors Fitbit and Xiaomi to claim overall leadership for both the quarter and the year. According to data…

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Richardson RFPD Offers Two New RECOM DC/DC Converter Lines

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Richardson RFPD, Inc. announced today the availability and full design support capabilities for two new series of DC/DC converters from RECOM Power, Inc. (RECOM). High slew-rate GaN transistors require an isolated 6V supply with high isolation voltage and low isolation capacitance. The RxxP06S and RP-xx06X series have been designed to fulfill this demanding requirement. The internal…

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Navigant Ranks Top Li-ion Battery Makers for Grid Storage

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A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Research examines the strategy and execution of 10 lithium ion (Li-ion) battery manufacturers, with LG Chem and Samsung SDI ranked as the leading companies. .@NavigantRSRCH Names LG Chem & Samsung SDI Leading Manufacturers of #LithiumIon #Batteries https://nav.gt/2F3WhxQ Tweet this Rapid growth in markets that rely on Li-ion batteries has allowed suppliers…

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JDA Software, MIT Collaborate on Digital Supply Chain

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JDA Software, Inc., today announced a multiyear collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) focused on joint research to create new and innovative capabilities within the supply chain utilizing intelligent edge technologies like machine learning, AI, IoT and advanced analytics. JDA will work closely with MIT’s Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS), a world-class research and…

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