Microsemi Corp., a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, and Symmetricom, Inc., a worldwide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Symmetricom, Inc. for $7.18 per share through a cash tender offer, representing a premium of 49…
DetailsAvnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today released two kits designed by Avnet experts, the Zynq®-7000 All Programmable SoC / AD9361 Software-Defined Radio Evaluation Kit and the Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC / AD9361 Software-Defined Radio Systems Development Kit. Targeted for software-defined radio, MIMO, public safety networks and general purpose data…
DetailsEmerging battery technologies, led by li-ion, used in backup/UPS markets will reach $896 million in 2020, up from $143 million in 2013, reports Lux Research.
DetailsRS Components( http://www.rs-components.com ) (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc( http://www.electrocomponents.com ) (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has further enhanced the customer online experience on its website as part of its ongoing strategy to build a GBP1bn eCommerce business at its heart. Intuitive improvements to the interactive…
DetailsOphir Photonics, global leader in precision laser measurement equipment and a Newport Corporation brand, is pleased to announce that Ophir-Spiricon has been recognized with a Best Practices Award for Continuous Improvement from the Utah Manufacturers Association <http://www.umaweb.org> (Salt Lake City, Utah). Ophir-Spiricon won the award after the Utah Manufacturers Association evaluated eligible manufacturers on a…
DetailsHaving just attended the RFID Live 2013 conference in San Francisco, I was reminded of the myriad applications for RFID in tracking assets, monitoring systems and transmitting key data to and from sensing and recording devices. As I considered the potential uses of RFID technology for purchasing and operations people, I mentally formulated an end-to-end…
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High-tech companies like to think that their product designs are in sync with consumer requirements, thought processes, and whims, but that's not always the case. The two mindsets are frequently misaligned on some key criteria, according to a recent report released by UL, a global independent safety science company. In its third year, The Product…
DetailsBusiness jet deliveries are expected to increase between 2013 to 2022, according to Honeywell’s 22nd annual Business Aviation Outlook. Revenue estimates exceed $250 billion during that period. The 2013 Honeywell outlook reflects an approximate 3 to 4 percent increase in projected delivery value over the 2012 forecast. Despite slightly lower unit deliveries, the expected value comes…
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IMD’s survey of 34 executives in the high-tech sector reveals that they recognize knowledge spillovers is a critical issue in today’s supply chains. They also see suppliers and customers as important sources of information for innovation. However, managers need to be aware of the risks of negative leaks, which can have detrimental consequences for the…
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WILMINGTON, Mass. — Heilind Electronics, the largest distributor of interconnect products in North America, is now stocking TE Connectivity's (TE) UV-Resistant Sealed Circular Plastic Connectors (CPC). TE's sealed CPC is ideal for UV resistance in outdoor applications because it is now manufactured with UL F1-rated resin. This UL F1 rating meets industry standards for long-term…
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